Thanksgiving 2009

Jake ate a TON of food at Thanksgiving dinner: turkey, cranberries, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans and stuffing. We got a kick out of watching him eat! Jake had a great time reading with his great-grandma Kenney and playing with the whole family.

Jake is Ten Months Old!

Jake is doing so well at daycare he has been visiting the toddler room regularly. He eats everything in sight, is close to walking, and is eager to join in the toddler activities like circle time and recess. Fun times! It's amazing to see Jake's personality continue to develop. He is so smiley and curious!

Jake's first tailgate

Jake rallied and recovered from H1N1 this week just in time to attend his first tailgate. It was unseasonably warm in Columbia, so mommy took him out to say hi to Tara and Craig, Shannon, all four grandparents, and all the tailgating regulars before the Baylor game. Jake and mommy skipped the game and listened to it at grandpa Steve and grandma Sharon's house.

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!