Bananas as Finger Food?!

So everybody knows that one of my favorite foods is bananas but today instead of pureed bananas Mama gave me banana pieces - I thought it was hilarious! I didn't know to eat it at first so I just played with it picking it up with my thumb and finger and then looking at it. I even smelled it and after doing that I thought wait a tic, that smells like bananas so I ate it! Then I made a funny face, starting clapping and laughing some more. What a silly way to eat bananas.

Grocery Shopping in Style

Today I got to go to the grocery store, (I know what you're thinking - big deal Jake) but this was a new shopping experience because I got to ride in the cart sitting up like the big boy that I am. People kept coming up to me and saying, "Hi" and "Aren't you cute" it was a lot of fun. I can't wait to do it again later on in the week. Thanks Vic-Vic for my very comfortable, very spiffy cart cover!!

Big Weekend @ Grandpa & NCB's

I had my first two-night stay away from my parents and had a blast! I stayed the weekend with my Grandpa, Nana Care Bear, & Aunt Briana. We played a lot, had fun outside, read a special book with a flashlight, watched basketball, and got to hang out with Kodi (their puppy dog). I had so much fun!!

Wrestling a Snake!

Today I wrestled a snake and he was huge, 24 inches! Alright it wasn't a snake it was an inchworm but he was sneaky and I had to get him under control quick otherwise he pinned me down (as you can see!) it's dangerous I know, but they don't call me "Jake the Snake" for nothing.

Mama: Nobody calls you that Jake.
Jake: Well they should, it's a cool name!

Incidentally, thanks for the new toys Grandma

Spring has Sprung

Happy 1st day of spring! It has felt like spring here for a few weeks but today is the first official day of the new season. We have been seeing 80+ temperatures for the last few weeks which is crazy for mid-March in Minnesota. (It's been fantastic!) Here is a pic of our lilac bush it's already started to bloom (my mama is very excited about this because it's her favorite scent!) she says that I am a very lucky boy to have such a nice smell right outside my bedroom window. And yes, that is a mosquito on the leaf!

Sophie is Sooo Big

This is my teether Sophie (Thanks Aunt Briana!) I really like her - today I was putting her way up and doing sooo big. Papa thought I was awfully cute doing this so he grabbed his camera and took a couple of pics. (Never one to shy away from the camera I gave him some nice shots.)

Happy St. Patrick's Day

 

 

Happy St. Paddy's Day Everyone! I had a terrific day we went the St. Paul St. Patrick's Day parade, I saw Grandpa, Nana Care Bear, and Aunt Briana, and drank a green bottle of milk! Oh yeah - I'm Irish and I love it!!

PS. Even though the sign said, "Finnegan" I did not see my Vic-Vic or Sean?!

Little Moment, Big Miracle

Mama: Jake, we feel extremely blessed every day to have you in our lives! There are still moments when we can't believe that you are here because we've prayed for you for so long. So many little moments make us proud and happy that there are literally too many to count. One of these moments happened tonight, it's small and seemingly insignificant to most but to me and your Dad (and probably others that have been in our situation) your soul sings at the sight of this...

Thanks for being our son!!!

A Czech Day

The Grandma's stole me again (while my parents worked) and we made a road trip to New Prague, Minnesota. We did some shopping and ate at a Czech restaurant. Let me tell you my Grandma's eat some funky things sometimes as you can see from my expression above (first pic). I was a hit at the restaurant and had a great time because of the terrific company I was with - yeah I love me some Grandma's!

Grandpa Dale's Birthday

We had a birthday party for Grandpa Dale tonight! Papa made a beef roast with all the fixings and Mama baked a cake. I helped decorate the house (by helped, I mean I clapped and cheered them on while they put everything out). Did I mention I love birthday parties?! Sorry Grandpa Dale for covering your face in the above picture guess I am not used to sharing the spot light. J We had these super neat party blowers and I got to try one but when they told me to blow I just chewed so it didn't work - Papa was good at it though I'm pretty sure that my Dad can do anything!

Happy Eighth-Month Day!!

At eight months old I can wave, initiate and play peek-a-boo, hug, pat folks on the back when giving them a hug (my Mama's favorite - Papa calls it my "Guy Hug"). I am enjoying an especially fun game where I drop my toys on the floor and then look at people to pick them up. I am sitting without support (as you can see above) and I can stand while holding on to something. I still love clapping and my jumper A LOT seriously, I am a jumpin' fool there is nobody better at jumping. I roll around everywhere these days (I think it's a great way to get around and more people should try it). "What, you want me to come over to the other side of the room - no problem, I'll roll right over!" I am saying "Dada" and "Mama" but I don't know the meaning of those words yet. I am in love with my books and toys that either light up or make sounds when manipulated. And I love to bang my stacking cups together or on different surfaces to hear the various noises. I only have one tooth that has poked through but three others are extremely close.