Planting a Mighty Oak Tree

Today, my mommy and daddy helped me plant an Oak Tree. You may remember back in September in my music class we sang a song about Fall arriving and the mighty Oak Tree. My music teachers passed out two acorns with instructions on how to grow the might Oak tree.

Well, this is when we are suppose to plant it, so my mommy and daddy took me out today in the warm afternoon sunshine and helped me plant what I hope will become a 'Mighty Oak' tree. I planted both acorns in one pot and if anything is going to happen we will know in about six weeks. My mommy convinced me that we should plant it in a small pot to leave in the house by a window that gets lots of sun, and if something happens than we will transplant it to a spot of my choice in the backyard in the Spring!

My Great Grandma Joanie also gave me a 'money' tree for my First Birthday that I will need to plant in the yard soon. Both are very exciting to plant around my birthday and the New Year. I hope to watch them grow as much as I do!

Lets hope my 'Mighty Oak Tree' grows...

p.s. I also have another bottom tooth today! I have actually been working on it for a couple of weeks, but my parents noticed the new pearly white today. Yahoo, for my fifth tooth!!!

Birthday Letter From Your Old Man!

Well Jake,

You are one whole year old, and sure to let us know that you are the boss (got that from your old man of course, we just let the women think they are).

Been a crazy year, from Christmas at Saint Mary’s to Christmas in a new house we have all seen you grow up a lot.

Hard to believe you have gone from not even being able to hold your head up to now learning to walk, playing your snowman (over and over) and eating real food, all in just one year.

Looking forward to what you will be able to do next year at this time.

Merry 2nd Xmas and Happy 1st Birthday Kiddo

Love, Dad (AKA the guy who always says NO or DADADADADA)

My Second Christmas Celebration!

T'was the night before Christmas

And all through the house

Nothing was stirring

Not even a mouse.

Mom was in labor at St. Mary's

Where she hoped my arrival would

be Christmas Eve,

But as you well know the night quickly past,

And I made my grand entrance as Santa passed out the last of his stash....

Seems sort of weird but that is how I celebrated my first Christmas. I'm only 1 year old, but I celebrated my second Christmas today. It was fun! I sort of figured out how to unwrap presents and I got a great loot! I received a baby backpack (Mets of course), super soft holiday jammies, books, money for college, toys, more toys, clothes, more clothes, oh, and did I mention toys?

My parents and I had almost the entire family over for Christmas Eve dinner. It was really fun to hang out with everyone! I showed off my walking skills and my mad dancing skills. It was really a good time...

I'm such a lucky little guy and I love my family very much for always thinking of me and making all my days, not just Christmas, special!

What A Difference a Year Makes, and Baby It's You!!!... Happy Birthday Jacob!!!

Happy Birthday Big Boy!

You have changed beyond words this past year...

Here is a picture of Jacob when he was born and now!

What a difference a year makes!

Happy Birthday Baby Boy...I mean Big Boy!

We celebrated Jake's birthday with a small cupcake with a single candle and the Happy Birthday song. He almost ate the entire cupcake, but decided at the last minute to share the sugary goodness with his doggie.

He has changed so much in the past year. He is currently babbbling with some real words and I'm even tempted by the power of walking. He is currently 21lbs and 29" tall. This puts him in the 25-50 percentile for both his weight and height. He has gained about 13.5lbs and grown 8.5" in the past year. It is amazing to think that not that long ago he was the tiny little guy below...

Walk the Line...

After having a big dinner and opening a few Christmas gifts from my grandma, grandpa and GG I decided I would take my very first steps!
Yep, you read correct, I took the biggest step between infant and toddler....three days before my First Birthday!!!
First, it was just a step, and everyone was sort of speechless and then came claps and hoots from everyone for my accomplishment. I think nobody could quite believe their eyes at first. Then I started walking back and forth (4-5 steps) between my grandma and grandpa and then my mommy and daddy. We tried to take a picture, but it just didn't quite capture the moment. We will hopefully have some video or something up soon.
It was really, really amazing. I actually have a lot of confidence when I take my steps and go a little bit further each time. When I get tired I really need to sit down and rest. At one point I was sort of breathing quickly because of the excitement.
I was up way past my bedtime showing off! I'm sure in another month I will be motoring!

Let It Snow...Let It Snow...Let It Snow

Looks like we may have a white Christmas after all. Today when I woke up it was fairly clear, but by the time we were heading back from our big day in Carson City with photos, dogs and Santa it was snowing. It was pretty darn cold also. My mommy and daddy had me all bundled up and my grandma found some baby Uggs so I was wearing those....oh, stylin!!! A drive which would normally take about 25 minutes took us over and hour because of the roads being slick. It didn't matter to me because I slept. I really, really needed a nap!!!

Hear is the first real snow of the season in Reno ...

Picture Time....

Today was such a busy day for all of us! First we had photos done to mark my First Birthday and Christmas 2006. Everyone was very excited that I was born on Christmas. We also had a family photo taken and even got Ms. Munchkin in the mix. It was a lot of fun, but very tiring. I had three outfit changes and a naked photo! Can't wait till my mommy brings that out on my first date...

The family photo is the first professional photo we have had done since my arrival last year!

After that we went over and visited with my grandma, grandpa and GG. We packed the doggies (Munchkin and Bonnie) to go visit Santa. Yep, you heard right the dogs just had to see Santa. Munchkin and Bonnie posed together for one shot and then each had there own shot and then I decided that I had to visit with the Jolly Old Man! Then all three of us sat for a picture. I was such a brave boy and I was very curious about his beard! I didn't cry a bit, but I also wouldn't smile. Since I can't really talk yet I wasn't able to tell him what I would like him to bring me this year, but next year it will be on. I was fascinated by his bright (I'm talking) bright red suit. Munchkin could tell that Santa must have had something mighty tasty for lunch since she spent a good 10 seconds smelling his mouth and breath. Everyone laughed!!!

My mommy is allergic to dogs so we couldn't stay long enough to get the pictures, but my grandma picked them up for us, so maybe we will have something to show on Monday!!!