We can hardly believe that half of our first year with Jake is behind us. He is 6 months old and growing like a little weed. He now weighs 15 lbs 3 oz and he is 25" long. He's eating veggies and absolutely loves them... well most of them. So far he's enjoying carrots, butternut squash and sweet potatoes but both green beans and peas produced gagging and some hilarious faces. Next we'll get started introducing all the yummy fruits.

I like to throw my legs up in the air now and Mama thinks it's so cute.

I love it when Daddy sings to me!

I'm trying to look cool for my birthday picture.

I love hanging out with Papaw.

Mamaw loves me so much!  She kisses me all the time.

Napping with my Daddy after a busy day.

Playing with my toes is my new favorite thing to do.

Daddy is already teaching me to cook.

We hope everyone enjoyed the new pictures in yesterday's post. As promised here are a couple of short videos of Jake giggling when his shirt gets pulled off and of him rolling over. We'll post again next weekend to let you know what he weighs now so until then....

Our little man is rolling over! He started last Saturday morning and we were lucky enough to capture his very first time on video. We were hoping to post it but we haven't had time to master the video editing software yet. He is so proud of himself every time he rolls and he now seems to think its his job because he immediately rolls over as soon as we put him down ... anywhere... anytime. We've also discovered that Jake is ticklish and he giggles his little head off everyday when we take off his shirt. It is the most precious thing! He's now eating oatmeal. He seems to like it better than the rice cereal. His 6 month pediatrician's appointment is coming up this week (about one week before his actually 6 month birthday) after which we will start him on some veggies. Feeding him is fun and one of Mama's special times with Jake. Daddy is in charge of bath time and has recently discovered that he needs to wear a wet suit while bathing Jake. As you might be guessing.... Jake has discovered the sheer joy of splashing and he does it with reckless enthusiasm every night. That's all for now but we'll try to record some short video to share and post it within the next couple of days.

Did you see me?  I just rolled over!

I'm so relaxed after my bath.

I did it again!  This rolling over stuff is great!

This gymboree is fun!
PS - Daddy likes to stand my hair straight up.

I'm not quite tall enough but I can play in it if I stand on one of Daddy's reference books.

This is my room.  My Mamaw painted it for me.

Don't worry the TV is just for Mama.

The books are for me.

I love to listen to Daddy play guitar!

Quick post of a few new pictures of Jake. These are primarily for Grandma since she's so far away. We're hoping that when she retires to North Carolina she can just drop by the house and visit him often (hint.... hint....).

We think Jake may be teething because he is drooling like crazy. Hope you all enjoy the pix.

I think that tooth is coming in right here.

I love my bath time with Daddy.

I love this book!  It's a real page turner.

Okay, I got it out, now how do I get it back in?

Jake is 5 months old and he is a very happy baby. He has a great laugh and he smiles all the time now. He spent his first night away from Mama and Daddy last weekend. He stayed at Mamaw and Papaw's house while Trip and I went to a couple of Tom Petty concerts. We had a nice weekend together but we missed Jake terribly. Mamaw and Papaw really enjoyed their time with Jake and they are already missing him.

Is time to take another picture already?

I'm 5th Months Old!

This new bouncy seat is so cool!

Jake spent his first 4th of July at his Mamaw & Papaw's house in Spruce Pine. He also got to spend time with his Uncle Russell, Aunt Kristi and cousins... Gage, Katie and Abbie. We had a wonderful day together.

Jake decided to start reaching for things while we were hanging out with our family so we took a little video to share with everyone. Enjoy.

Happy Summer!

Hanging out with my cousins.

Jake is 4 months old now (13 lbs 5 oz) and brightening our lives each and every day. We truly don't know what we ever did without him. We fall in love with him all over again every day.

Jake has had a very busy couple of weeks. He made his first trip to Maryland to visit Grandma and Grandpa, stayed in a hotel for the first time, ate cereal for the first time, started daycare and now has his first cold.

Jake is in daycare Tuesday through Thursday and leaving him that first day was heartbreaking! Lots of tears on that first day and most of them were from his Mama :) He had a rough start... refused to both eat and nap the first week. Thankfully this week was much better except that he picked up a nasty cold from one of his new little friends.

This car seat makes me so sleepy.

Hanging out with Daddy at Grandma's house.

Grandma is soooo happy to see me.

Taking a bath in Grandma's kitchen sink.

Having lunch with Mr. Bill.

Grandma thinks I'm a genius!

Loving my "lovey" at Grandma's house.

This hotel bed is great!  Wonder where Mama and Daddy are sleeping?

Wonder if this hotel room has room service.

Napping at Mamaw and Papaw's house.

Mamaw loves to steal kisses from me.

I'm 4 Months Old!

Helping Mamaw blow out her birthday candles.

Mama tried to help me make a Father's Day picture for Daddy but I was NOT in the mood.

Father's Day with Daddy and Papaw.

This is different.

Daycare wears me out!

Learning my word of the day with Daddy.

Jake is "talking" to us now and its the sweetest sound we've ever heard! Play the video below for a small sample of the beautiful "words" we are hearing all the time now.

Hi Mama!

These hands are yummy!

Drying off after bath time.

This tummy time thing is hard work!

More posts to come soon. We just got home from a trip to Maryland and Jake will be 4 months old tomorrow.