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