We're having another Baby!!!

For those of you who haven't already heard, the Vick Household is growing! Baby Vick #2 is due May 13, 2009!!! We thought it was about time for the new family member to make "its" first photo debut on the blog.

The photos are from our 13 week ultrasound on Nov 4th. Baby Vick is doing great. Mommy's a little worried though b/c even at this early date he/she is significantly larger than big brother Jake was at the same point in time. Everyone says not to worry but Mommy's hoping the baby doesn't wind up that much bigger than his/her big brother was at delivery!!! Though Steve was promised that this time around we would find out the sex, HE has since decided HE'd rather be surprised again! So it doesn't look like we're going to find out this time around either....we'll all have to wait til May to discover this baby's true identity!

More Halloween

Jake Loved his Lollipop and sat nice with Aunt Chickie to eat it.

Jake and Grandma Joyce!

Jake and Grandpa Kevin!

All this Halloween fun sure makes a lion thirsty!!!

Happy Halloween from the Vicks!

Happy Halloween!

Jake didn't initially embrace the idea of Halloween! He fought Mommy putting on the costume and cried until she took it off!!!

After his nap however Mommy bribed Jake with a kit kat and wound up with a very happy little lion! How Adorable is he????

And of course there was time for a photo shoot with his Halloween buddy Dracula! Although he didn't waste any time eating that kit kat!

Then it was off to Aunt Chickie's to hand out candy with Mommy, Aunt Chick and Gi Gi!

And he was allowed to eat one of the lollipops he was handing out!!! This Halloween thing just gets better and better!

Jake didn't so much like the kids wearing masks with their costumes so he didn't give them any candy but he did enjoy putting it into the bags from time to time! He's quite the little helper!

Jake's Halloween Friends

Jake LOVES Mommy's Halloween people Halloween Decorations!

"Hello? Sorry, Frankie and Drac are sleeping, call back later!"

He wrestles with them!

He holds the phone while Frankie talks on the phone!

And he hugs them!!! Such a sweetie!

Little Man Jake

Jake is talking a little now and then...pretty much if he feels like it. He says Mama, Ma, Mom, Dadda, Da, Manma (grandma), eihi (gi gi), Banana, and occasionally repeats other things we say but tends not to repeat them again for quite some time. haha He is also becoming fluent in baby sign language. He can sign eat, more, drink, & done. It is adorable and really helps him communicate during this time where words escape him.

Jake is big into his cars and trains now! One time Mommy drove one on his head and he must like the way it feels because on occassion he does it to himself!!!

He was also dressed just like his Daddy that day! A mini me...too cute!

Jake looks cool wearing his Daddy's shades! "Mom, no pictures please!"

Jake loves going out with Mommy! They take walks, go to the park, go to gymboree to hang out with his friends....etc....

Jake Loves Tiki!! He pats his hand on the floor so that Tiki will come sit near him! Tiki doesn't always oblige but Daddy was near by to help out.

Jake loves reading his Thomas the Tank Engine Books! He is having so much fun before bed time with Daddy!

Fall Trip to the Jersey Shore

Jake said: "Don't worry, I'll Drive!"

"Come on get in!"

"Mommmm....I'm on the phone!"

"Hello Grandma....."

A day at the park with Daddy

Daddy got to come to the park with Jake and Mommy in September! Boy did Jake and Daddy have fun!!!!

Jake went down the BIG tunnel slide!

And Daddy did too!

And no day at the park is complete without a little swing time!!

Labor Day Weekend

We finished off the summer with one more trip to the Bay with Jake. This time we left the red car at home and Jake rode to the beach in his cool red wagon!

Our little shore boy got to take his first ride on a boat! Richie took us for a ride! The water was very rough! Jake really enjoyed the ride laughing as the boat went faster and Connor made faces at him! He had alluded napping before the trip to the beach however so by the time we were on the boat he was well past due. With the motion and being in mommy's arms he actually closed his eyes and started to fall asleep until Richie hit a wave and Jake got wet! WELL that was the end of that! He cried for the remainder of our trip back to the docks! And fell asleep shortly after the boat ride!

After the nap Jake decided to take a stab at surfing! He warmed up by sitting on the board on land preparing himself for entry into the water! Then with some help from Mommy and Grandma he was in the water and ready to stand! Boy was that Fun!!!!
And of course there is always time for a little game of Peekaboo to finish the day off!

Jake had quite a busy month in August...lots of trips to the beach. He loves the seagulls and just can't resist trying to chase them up and down the beach. He still doesn't understand that he just isn't going to catch them! Can't blame a boy for trying!

Popcorn Park Zoo

On August 30,2008 Grandma, Grandpa, Mommy, Daddy and Jake went to Popcorn Park Zoo! Years ago when Mommy was a kid this was a place where the mamed animals that the zoo rescued actually walked amongst the visitors who fed them well Popcorn of course! So we thought Jake would get such a kick out of this! Unfortunately, I guess probably due to insurance requirements, with the exception of a rooster or two and some geese, the animals are all behind fences. You can definitely feed them but they no longer walk right up to you! Jake didn't seem to mind though...he had himself some fun feeding the animals and sneeking a piece of popcorn or two for himself in the process!

Grandma, Grandpa and Jake fed some peanuts to the goats!
Jake got a kick out of feeding the deer popcorn right out of his little had! They were truly gentle and he still had all his fingers when he was done!
The geese just wandered by as we toured the zoo!
Jake banged on the gate with his "come here" signal to get the goat to come have some peanuts that Grandpa was offering up!

Summer Fun

So as most of you know from my previous entries or ever having the experience of being around Jake and his red car, it is by far his FAVORITE toy ever!! He actually owns 2 of them b/c we didn't want to have to bring it to the shore every time we went down but knew we could never leave it behind! So of course what day at the beach would be complete without Jake playing with the awesome red car! This trip however, Jake decided to test the versatility of his great toy!

First he made sure to check under the hood and make sure all the necessary parts were functioning properly!
Once everything checked out it was time to make the little red car water born! Talk about no fear of the water, Jake just pushed that red car right into the Bay! Who wouldn't? He and his red car can do anything together!
A few steps in though and Jake was testing out the skills he learned in his swim lessons! He went face first into the water!!! Luckily Daddy was there to grab him but don't worry, Daddy didn't drop his soda in the process! What a multitasker!
So mommy grabbed Jake and Daddy went after the boat....I mean car! Jake was a little shell shocked for the first few minutes but then went right back to playing near the waters edge. Though the little red car didn't save Jake from his first swim in the bay, I don't think his belief in it's ability to go anywhere and do anything has faultered any!

August 24, 2008

Central Park Zoo

On August 16th, Mommy, Daddy & Jake went into the city via subway to the Central Park Zoo!

It was Jake's first ride on a train! He was mildly amused by the PATH ride but didn't like the noisy NY subway trip!

"Mommy Look! The penguins are diving into the water!"

Jake really got a kick out of the penguins exhibit! They were diving into the water and swimming right in front of him!

Jake got to pet a Cow!!!

And then he petted a goat! Mommy had to make sure he didn't climb into the pen with the animals!

He was very anxious to feed the baby llama so he tried to show mommy he could hold his hand out like the other people too!

"BIRDS!!!" (Jake's second favorite animal next to dogs!) Jake was showing the little girl the ducks!

It was an all around great day at the zoo!!!

A day at the Beach

On August 10th, Jake went to Island Beach (the ocean) for the first time!

He thoroughly enjoyed snacking on the beach! He takes after his Grandpa!
He also had lots of fun running into and out of the surf!
What day at the beach would be complete without pushing the red car up and down the beach! Pushing the car is no easy task on the sand mind you but Jake was determined!
He also had lots of fun hanging out with Daddy! They even took a nap together later in the day!
Jake was even generous enough to share some of his snacks with Daddy!

Of course no day at the beach is complete without the threat of a storm coming. Jake was sound asleep in his tent when the lifeguards started blowing the whistle and kicking everyone off the beach! "Everyone off the beach! It's bad...hail, lightening, and possible tornados!" Needless to say Jake woke up! He sat up, rubbed his eyes and looked around like 'why are you all leaving I was comfortable!' So that was the end of our day at the ocean! Never a dull moment!