I Love Mommy

Jake's got lots of new outfits, since he is still growing out of his 0-3 month clothes and into his new, never-been-worn 3-6 month clothes. Here is one new shirt I found this morning. How true this is...and I love it! :)

Such a cutie!

Silly face!

Mom's handsome little man

A Busy Week!

We are having a busy week at our house! Jake & Mommy spent a few more hours at daycare yesterday. While we were there, Jake napped in the crib that will be his, and he did an art project with the other babies...fingerpainting! It sounds wierd, but I think he enjoyed it. I didn't remember to take my camera, unfortunately, so we don't have any pictures of it...he was pretty cute though! Mommy is spending time gathering things Jake will need for daycare, filling out paperwork for daycare, and getting clothes out for her return to work after Memorial Day...it's coming so fast! Anyway, here are some pictures of Jake keeping busy playing while Mommy does all the things that need doing...

Playing in his gym

More gym time

A little smile for you all...

A BIG smile!

Looking very intently at Mommy..."What is that big thing she's holding? It just keeps flashing!"

Happy Belated Mother's Day!

Happy belated Mother's Day to all the moms who watch Jake's blog! We had a special first Mother's Day at my house yesterday. I spent the day with my 2 favorite people, Jake & his Daddy! :)

Here are some pictures from this weekend and today. Today was a busy day for Jake. The biggest thing was that Jake & I spent a couple hours at his daycare, which he will be going to when I return to work in 2 weeks. Although I am absolutely dreading leaving him, this place is wonderful. I knew it when we reserved his "slot" shortly after finding out we were pregnant with Jake last summer, but being there today with the girls that will be taking care of him just reconfirmed it. They are WONDERFUL, as is the center! Jake & I will be visiting several more times before beginning in a couple weeks, in order to let us both get used to it, and to give us an opportunity to get to know the girls (Courtney and Nichole), and them an opportunity to get to know us. I'm not lying to myself, or hiding it from anyone...this "adjustment" period is SO much more for me than him! :)

Also, a couple pictures of the bathroom are at the bottom of this post, for those who are monitoring the progress. :)

What a peanut!

All smiles playing in his Bumbo...he's filling it out more & can sit up in it a little better

More smiles

So serious...

I painted the first coat of color this weekend above the wainscoting...this picture doesn't show it very well due to lighting though

This one's a little better...the color is a shade of taupe with very slight mauve undertones

Jabber-box Jake

We've been trying to capture Jake "talking" on video...easier said than done. This actually isn't even nearly as much as he normally talks, but it gives you an idea of what he's doing anyhow...he's getting VERY vocal. It's so adorable!

Some New Ones

Sorry for the lack of pictures the last couple of days...Jake & I each had a bug this week, but we are both feeling better now! Here are a few from the last couple days.

Playing with Daddy before bedtime

Kind of sleepy...

Silly face

Playing in his gym...so excited!

Big smile (& squeal)

Beautiful Day!

It's a gorgeous day here, so we decided to hit the lake again today at lunch with Daddy. Here are some pictures of Jake enjoying himself playing this morning & one at the lake...he wasn't as impressed this time. :)

Havin' fun

Such a happy baby most of the time!

Very intense...hmmm...

Chillin' with mom on the lakeside

Little Camper

We took Jake on his first camping trip to one of Daddy's Civil War shoots this weekend. Jake did awesome...he was an awesome traveler in the truck on the way there & home, he loved being outside, and the loud shooting noises didn't even bother him. Grandpa & Grandma W. were there too since Grandpa also shoots, and Aunt Amy came to visit for one night. Jake got to meet "Camp Grandma" Jackie and also visited with his friends Jack & Owen (and parents Neil & Emily)...and he met his cousins Mike, Sarah, and Joy! Lots of visiting!

Getting ready to go

And we've arrived! He was looking around very intently.

with Grandma W.

With Aunt Amy

Sleeping (what he did most of the day Saturday)

Getting a kiss from his friend Jack...so cute!

One of his rare awake moments Saturday..."talking" with Emily