Halloween 2009

We spent Halloween weekend in O'Fallon for aunt Jenny's birthday and to go trick-or-treating with cousins. It was so much fun hanging out with Matt, Michael, Katie and Maggie! On top of the birthday and Halloween, Jake went to his first football game: cousin Matt's!

Jake was a monkey for Halloween, daddy was a banana, and mommy was a vine. Jake's costume was by far the best, but daddy's came in a close second!

Mizzou Homecoming 2009

Flame away for this - it's deserved: We forgot to take our camera to Columbia Homecoming weekend. Andrea was on Steering Committee, Jake saw his first House Decs and Homecoming Parade, and we met up with Carter, Clayton and the whole Roberts family for brunch at the 'Berg Sunday morning. No pictures to show for it, but trust us - it was a fun weekend!

Landscaping Project

We love our house on Acuff Lane, but had wanted to replace the front landscaping ever since we moved in. It finally happened this fall! Thanks to those who helped pull out the old shrubs, put in the stones, watched Jake, and offered input - especially our church friend and professional landscaper! We're thrilled with the end result.

Jake is Nine Months Old!

Mommy missed Jake's 9 month appointment today because she was in Greenville, South Carolina for work, but daddy reported all the key stats:

length: 29.5 inches (85th percentile)

weight: 19 lbs. 14.5 oz (43rd percentile)

Jake and daddy picked mommy up from the airport to go straight to Columbia for the Mizzou/Nebraska game Thursday night, then Jake stayed with grandpa and grandma in Columbia so his parents could get some landscaping done over the weekend. He had a great time, but mommy was glad to see him Sunday afternoon!