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!

Visit with Grandma Diane

On July 25th, Jake enjoyed a visit at the shore with Grandma Diane. We went to the beach together and had lots of fun. Jake and Grandma played lots while she was visiting. Jake obviously got Grandma Diane aquainted with his favorite red car! They played on the swing and just had a great time together. Jake even got his first taste of crab meat at dinner!!

Who wants to play in the sand??

Jake was riding the lawn ornaments in the yard!