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!