May/June

May

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE!!

So for Jake's big #1 we had a Dr. Suess party. I was curious to see how he would do during the party... with all the people and acitivities, but he did great! He acted like he knew that it was his big day. He hit the ground running that day and had such a big time. It was so much fun. He loved getting tangled up in the helium balloons that we got him and dragging them around everywhere saying "ba ba ba"! He demolished his cake, pounding it on his tray and then to the floor. He did save a few bites to try but was more intereseted in playing in it. And his favorite presents, at least initially, probably more "ba, ba,ba" (this time for balls that John and Julie got him) or the box of Kleenex from his clever Daddy. He had such a fun time seeing everyone, thanks so much for sharing May 23rd with us!

This month he has mastered running, stealing toilet paper off the roll, all different sounds and intonations, and he loves animals, making his funny highpitched "OOh" sound everytime he sees one. His favorite toy at daycare is a pink glow worm HA HA; Keith loves that! This little one is very loving, what a blessed year we have had with him.

First Mother's Day!

I am so thankful that God chose me to be Jake's mom. We are so blessed to have the opportunity to be his earthly parents that one day Jake may know his eternal Father intimately. Here are some pics with my boys on Mother's Day.

11 months (April 23rd)

On April 23rd, Jake turned 11months old. Mommy has been a little more tired the past month as Jake started to walk on April 1st, which means, that now we are in a constant game of chase! Now at 11 months he is moving and grooving really well. Some of his favorite activites: walking in circles, playing in the kitchen drawers, eating yogurt, taking Loa for a walk, cooing in a highpitched voice at his stuffed Easter bunny, tiger,and puppy, and walking in more circles! He is also signing for "more" (especially for more yogurt!) and we are working on "please" and "all done." He also got his first hair cut with my friend Dwayna, he was such a big boy! But best of all, he is initiating hugs and pats to us... so sweet.

Before....

After!

Baby Jakob is Growing Up!

Hope you like the video!
Keith

Pepaw's Birthday

It took me longer to put this together than I thought it would, Pepaw.
Sorry it is late.
Keith

10 Months Today!

Jake is the big 10 months old today. It is so fun to watch him grow and learn. He is standing, with improved balance, but no steps just yet .... thank goodness. He started clapping his hands a few weeks ago, which is so cute. He is also screaming bloody murder in protest when we take something from him... which is NOT so cute! He is not just jabbering like crazy but jabbers with more and more amplification each day. He is so sweet and loving though, he saw Keith give me a kiss on the forehead, then he proceded to give me the famous open mouth baby slobbery kiss on my nose. I kid you not, my entire nose was in his mouth! It's the thought that counts! Loa is becoming quite the buddy as well. He wants her in his room at bedtime, and is very anxious to try her raw hide bones. He also loves to watch her as we take them for walks and when she swims in the playa lakes. We treasure each day and are excited for the next with this little booger!

9 Months (Feb 23rd)

So again I am late getting pictures up of Jake at nine months; however these pictures are from 2/23, his 9 month birthday! Jake is doing great, we saw Dr. Steve on the 23rd. Jake weighed 19lbs and 6 ounces (20th percentile). He was 28 1/4 inches long (65th percentile). Dr. Steve is a little worried about his weight but really just thinks he is going to be tall and skinny. (For those of you that haven't known Keith for long, he weighed 150 lbs soaking wet when he graduated high school!!) So Jake comes by it honestly! The past month he has mastered the "sprint crawl", especially when he has something that he knows he is not to have. He is also pulling up with ease and beginning to furniture walk for a few steps, here and there. He is able, with lots of concentration, to pick up a puff and eat it; however, is not yet tolerating any foods with lumps (without gagging that is). Jake also is jabbering like crazy and loves to tell us all about it.... whatever "it" is! He moved up to the nursery 2 last Monday and is doing well, but we will forever love his nursery 1 teacher, Jeannie, she is awesome. This maybe more stats than anyone wanted, but really it is so I can remember when he did what, so that I can document in Jakes baby book!

TO: Everyone, FROM: Jake

Happy Valentine's Day!

Family Video

We have a lot of neat video from December. We hope everyone had as much fun as we did.

Keith & Becca

Santa and Sweet Abby

I found these pictures while posting the previous post and couldn't pass them up. Santa brought Jake the swing for the backyard (he also had fun putting it up!). And Abby was all about loving on "Baby Jake"when they were here at Christmas time.

8 Months & Busy, Busy, Busy!

Our little man Jake is BUSY, to say the least! Today Jake is 8 months old! And boy, has he gotten busy over the past month! He is jabbering like crazy. He has gone from the army crawl to full force, nothing holding him back power crawl, and the little boogar even pulled up on the fireplace the other day. He is also starting to really think that Daddy is funny and watching Keith's every move. He also loves to try to catch Loa's tail, hide out under the coffee table, and he loves to try to sneak to get eletrical cords! No "well visit" to Dr. Steve this month but we did have a sick visit (so sad to see him sick) this past Tuesday. His weight then was 18 pounds 3 ounces! What a big boy! We love you Jakester!

Check out the Jakob footage.

Keith put together a video for you. Hope you enjoy.

My Better Half...... Definitely!!

So I got tagged by my friend Meghan to give a little info about my Sweet Keith. So here we go!


1. Where did you meet? We met at the gym in Midland. I was on a stair climber next to his treadmill. He asked me if I would like the remote to the TV. WHAT?!? (that was the last time! HA!) He then asked if I wanted the fan on because he had just turned it off. What a gentleman!

2. How long did you date before you got married? 1 year and 7 months

3. How long have you been married? It was 4 years on 8/07/08.

4. What's your favorite feature of his? His clear baby blues!

5. What's your favorite quality of his? He treats everyone with kindness. He is also the same sweet Keith no matter who he is around. He is the most consistent person I know in how he treats others.

6. Does he have a nickname for you? Babe.

7. What is his favorite color? Blue

8. What is his favorite food? Chocolate chip cookies during the Dallas Cowboy game & chicken spaghetti. He will eat anything though and doesn't mind left overs... thank goodness!

9. What is his favorite sport? To watch on television: College football. To play: unfortunately I must say it has got to be Rugby. I don't get it... but he loves the barbaric sport.

10. When and where was your first kiss? Under his carport at his duplex after our 2nd date.

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Travel, exercise, take Loa (our chocolate lab) for walks, just hang out.

12. Do you have any children? 1 so far, Sweet baby Jake!

13. Does he have a hidden talent? He is an excellent leader, although that is not hidden. He is also an excellent organizer.

14. How old is he? 27, 28 next month.

15. Who said "I love you" first? He did. (But I basically made him.) Some of you probably know that story!

16. What is his favorite type of music? He loves all kinds of music; however he really loves Old Country.

17. What do you admire most about him? His ability to keep everything in prospective.

18. Do you think he will read this? Probably. I love you Babe!
19. So now I am tagging Leslie, Sommer, & Laura!

Green Beans & Shots On the same Day?!?

Lets just say that this past Tuesday 12/2 was not one of Jake's most fun days. He got war wounds from shots at Dr. Steve's and mom decided to introduce, of all things, GREEN BEANS! YUCK! Jake's 6 month well visit was fine. He weighs 15.8 pounds (20th percentile) and is 26 1/4 inches long (50th percentile). He is working awfully hard on sitting up, and rocks his backside to attempt to crawl. He is now eating rice, oatmeal, squash, & carrots. As you can see from the pictures below, I think we will be waiting awhile longer before we try green beans again, not his favorite! (At least I think that is what arching his back, grimacing, and occasionally gagging means!) Each day he is getting busier and busier & each day is more fun.

Home Sweet Home

So Keith and I have been blessed with a wonderful new house! We have spent the last month dealing with agents, bankers, electricians, inspectors, painters, and finally movers! But to make a long story short we are now in our new house. Actually we are amazed at how smoothly everything went from finding our new home (3 days), selling our old home (under contract after being on the market for 4 days), to actually moving into our new home ( 3 weeks from the time we made our offer). God is so good and we just felt his favor and blessing all over us and we accept it with thanksgiving and gratefulness. Although I thought I was ready to get a new home, once we sold our old home, I began to get a little sad. Keith and I have had so many great memories there on 45th street. It was where we started, where we got Loa, where I was on "home rest" while pregnant with Jake, and where we brought Jake home from the hospital. But once we got into our new house I realized it was just that. It's a house... just like my house on 45th street. No matter what my address is or what type of roof is over my head, my HOME is where my boys are. I love you Keith and Jake!

Happy Halloween from the Cutest Little "SQUIRT" Ever!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE. LOOK AT OUR CUTE LITTLE SQUIRT (THE BABY TURTLE OFF OF "FINDING NEMO"). WE AREN'T DOING MUCH FOR HALLOWEEN, BUT I COULDN'T PASS UP GETTING JAKE HIS FIRST OF MANY COSTUMES! JAKE DID ENJOY GOING UP TO HIS SCHOOL FOR THE FALL FESTIVAL LAST WEEKEND TO SEE HIS TEACHER MISS JEANNIE! IS THIS NOT THE CUTEST COSTUME EVER? JAKE WAS A GREAT SPORT, LIKE ALWAYS! TOTALLY AWESOME DUDE!

A Frosty Fifth

On the 23rd of this month Lubbock had its first freeze so Jakob had a bit of a frosty morning on his 5 month birthday. I guess fall is officially here, unfortunately for this summer lovin girl, but nothing that a stylish hat can't take care of for the Jake man! Look at those sweet cheeks!

Tagged for RANDOMNESS!

So my dear friend, Les, tagged me on her blog to disclose 7 random things about myself, so here ya go Les!

1. I can spread my toes like no other!
2. I must put lotion on my feet before getting in bed.
3. I will not let the pickles on my sandwich touch the mayo. GROSS!
4. I, like my friend Meghan ( who was also tagged ) cannot hide my emotions. Sometimes I can hide them verbally, but unfortunately my facial expressions give away my true feelings.
5. Walnuts make my tongue itch.
6. I have had dreams of people dying before they do. Don't get too freaked out, it has only happened 2 times with patients that are on or have been on my caseload. Not family or friends!
7. I absolutely HATE and I mean HATE fat on meat or meat on the bones. Ask my mom or Keith. They kindly remove all fat from meat or meat from bones for me! Weird, I know.

So there ya are Leslie, I hope ya get a good laugh from my randomness!