Superman & The Doctor Visit

Today was my six-month doctor appointment and this time I didn't just talk about being "the man of steel" I had the shirt to back it up!! However, those darn shots still made me cry. (Superman cries sometimes too you know - oh yeah, when things hurt really bad he cries mama told me so.) Anyway, I am doing really good here are the highlights from our visit:

I now weigh 17 pounds 14 inches (43rd%) and am 28 inches long (86th%). Dr. Mancodi said that I am doing terrific - I performed a little for her showing off how I can stand, sit (with a little back support), and babble. I also tried to roll over on the table a few times but everybody thought that was a bad idea. The Doc also thought that I will have a tooth or two pop through within a month. My parents are marveling at how much I have changed in six months and how I am learning to do new stuff all the time.  

Little Bookworm

This is my "Little Giraffe" book (Thanks Karen!!) I am fascinated with the giraffe - it's a finger puppet that comes through on every page... isn't that the craziest thing you have ever heard?! Seriously, what will they think of next??

Uncle Ryan's Birthday Party

 

Ryan turned 19 years old! He chose Buffalo Wild Wings to go for supper (which I love!) and everyone had a terrific time - great company, good food, and lots of laughs. Guess how many wings I ate... none silly, I can't eat wings yet!!

Grandpa's Little Sidekick

I was missing Grandpa today so I put on my Grandpa socks and my Grandpa t-shirt. J
PS. Did you guys notice that I am sitting on the couch without any assistance from a pillow or anything from the side! I can't sit on the floor yet but I can do it anywhere that has a back for support... pretty good huh!

Kidnapped

Grandma and Grandma 2 came and got me on Saturday and stole me for the whole day! We made a road trip to Northfield and then to Rochester going shopping and even having dinner at a very fancy supper club named Michaels (apparently this is a really nice place to eat because when we came home and told my parents where we had went they both said, "Wow, Michaels!") I really enjoyed myself - I got to play with my toys, read a book, smile at my grandmas, and even flirt with the servers at the restaurant (as usual I was a big hit there). Thanks Grandma and Grandma 2 - I had a terrific day!!! 

Eskimo Jake

Thanks for the new coat Grandma!

It snowed six inches today - it was very peaceful coming down Mama and I watched the snow fall together and I gave her lots of hugs. Then when I woke up from my nap Grandma was here to babysit, we had a lot of fun playing! 

Kate's Birthday

It was Kate's birthday last night... she is not really 81 she is 18 (Papa's funny and rearranged the numbers!) we had a nice night going out for dinner and then partied some more at our house. I just love birthday parties!

Also, Great Grandma and Grandpa Bob came home from their trip to Georgia today; it was fun seeing them and Nana Care Bear too!!

Kicking Butt & Taking Names

100th Post!!

Time flies and I guess so do blog entries because this is our 100th one! Hope everyone is still enjoying checking in on me from time to time.

Y.M.C.A.

We joined the YMCA (cue music and arm gestures now)...

And it was a blast they had a Toddler Gym! I played so hard I was sweating (see above pics) ... okay, okay it's drool but I was playing pretty hard. That was my first slide too (Papa had to help me down) but I liked it! Weeeee - that is what they said when I went down the slide, I thought that was funny! I was sad when it was time to go but Mama said we'd be back soon.

Talkin' About the Car Wash

I went through my first car wash! I was scared and started to shake at first because of the noise but then Mama told me that it was fine and the van was getting a bath so then I thought it was kinda funny and laughed a little. (Plus Grandma 2 was in the back seat with me and I didn't want her to be scared so I had to be brave for her... yeah, yeah that's it.)

I'm Half a Year Old Now

I had such an awesome day!! Grandma and Grandpa Dale brought over lunch and Grandma 2, Uncle Ryan, and Kate came over to celebrate too. I even got presents - I am such a lucky boy, it's not even my real birthday yet! After lunch I took a nap while the adults played Yahtzee and then we went to Babies R Us. Grandma 2 bought me a nice new outfit, Mama & Papa bought me some pajamas and a lightweight stroller, and Grandma bought me this Cookie Monster stuffed animal. (She also spoiled me earlier with a few new outfits and a Bath Time Sophie the Giraffe.) Like I said, very lucky! But my favorite part of the day was after lunch before cake everyone went around the table and said what they enjoy best about six-month old Jake - Grandma 2 said that she loves the way I smile at her when she blows me kisses; Grandpa Dale said that he loves his little Vikings Fan; Grandma said that she loves my kissable cheeks; Uncle Ryan said that he loves how happy I make my parents (he said that they haven't stopped smiling since I was born!); Kate said that she loves being able to see a human being develop and grow; Papa said that he loves it at night when he dances with me before bedtime and I put my head on his shoulder and hold him tight; and Mama said that she loves all the adventures we have everyday. Everyone agreed that life is so much better with me here and that they are so very thankful for me!!!

Happy Six-Month Day!!

At six months I am blowing raspberries, talking a ton (and loud too), rolling over and still kicking constantly (in fact my parents starting baby proofing the house), I sit up well with help but when I try to do it by myself I sort of tri-pod sit for a minute and then fall over to one side. I’m still teething (yes, it’s Drool City around here!) with nothing breaking through yet, I eat puréed food and so far my favorites are sweet potatoes, carrots, bananas, and applesauce. I do not care for rice cereal or green beans! I love everyone and if people aren't looking at me I usually will initiate the interaction by smiling and/or cooing at them.

A typical Monday-Friday includes waking up around 7:00am, diaper change and bottle, play time and exploring while helping Papa check-in cameras and work, another diaper change, then morning nap time (lasting anywhere from 20 minutes to two hours) after waking up I say hi to Mama and Eddie, have a diaper change and a bottle, then it's bath time, more play time with many adventures while helping Mama work, my afternoon snack (real food!), watching Mama kick Papa’s butt in cribbage while they eat lunch, diaper change and an afternoon nap, after waking up a diaper change and bottle, play time, watching Eddie, and errands if we have any. A diaper change, then bottle, low key play time, more watching Eddie (I have gotten to touch him twice now!!) then turning off the lights around the house (except in my room) where my Papa holds me and my Mama reads me a story (from a book that I have chosen with my hands). One last diaper change and then I get one of them to myself where we either rock in the rocking chair or dance for a song or two then it’s off to bed for about an 11-hour slumber. Most nights I do go to bed really nice and easy but every now and again I get frisky and try to push it.
I have more pics to share from today but you'll have to check back later because I am still celebrating!

Charlie Horse & Winter Jake

Everyone: This is my horse, Charlie (Mama named him Charlie Horse and then giggles a little after saying his full name?) anyway he's pretty cool.

It's finally winter here in Minnesota - two days ago it was 52 degrees outside but today it was 12... very cold, so I stayed home. This is a picture of me and Charlie in my rocking chair with a winter outfit on.

Sweet Cheeks

Mama likes to call me, "Sweet Cheeks" isn't that funny?!

We got to go out for lunch today! I love going out because of all the attention I get (now I know what you're all thinking, like you don't get lots of attention at home Jake!) so maybe I should clarify, all kinds of New people want to talk to me and tell me how cute I am - it's terrific! I used to mostly sleep when we would go out but now I know that there is fun to be had so I don't want to miss a thing. I don't even want to stay in my car seat anymore I want to get out and see the people... and who knows maybe even flirt a little too!

Look, Eddie got a haircut he is so cute I am in love with my puppy dog!!

We're Back + Feeling Grrreat!

We are all better and life is getting back to normal (being sick is terrible!) I hope that none of you are feeling ill. Here is a little video we made today because it was the first day that I started to jump a little in my bouncer - as you can hear Mama was really excited for me!

Maliki 1 & 2

So, many of you know that Uncle Ryan has a pet hedgehog named Maliki, but what you may not know is that he gave me a stuffed hedgehog (that I love!) for Christmas which we call Maliki 2. Here are pics of both of them:

Incidentally we have all been sick with nasty colds this week. But even when I am running a small fever, can't breathe, and don't feel well I still always have a smile for my Mama.