Watch Jakob Grow!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

More Bath Time



I've recently out grown my baby bath and I'm now in the big bathtub. I also started sitting up independently. I've always enjoyed my baths and I enjoy them even more now that I can sit up and play with my toys.

At the Park




Today I went to the park with daddy. Daddy is off work for a couple weeks before he goes on a trip. We are spending as much time as we can together. We had fun going down the slide. I've never been down a slide before.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Mommy Moment



Oh, where do I begin?! My little guy, our miracle, turned 6 months on Sept. 12th. Where did the time go? I can't believe in another 6 months he's 1 year! We've graduated from bouncy seats and swings to jumperoos and exersaucers. Jakob is out of his infant carrier and is in the big car seat now. He sits up and he tries to crawl. He eats baby food and sits in a highchair. He laughs constantly and even squeals. He's very vocal and lets us know what he wants. Everyone is in love with him and the volunteers in the nursery at church are always telling me how cute he is and how happy he is. I think back on the day he was born and how in love I was the moment I saw him. He captured my heart, and still does, in a way you only think your soul mate could. It is a special bond a mom and son have and I'm interested to know how much that grows more and more as he gets older. I love walking in his room every morning and being greeted with a toothless grin as Jakob plays peekaboo over the crib rail. I pray over him every night as I rock him to sleep and praise God for this amazing gift. We know God creates life and designs our lives before we are even born but to see it all first hand is an amazing sight. I truly saw God when Jakob was born. As we embark on the journey of the next 6 months I can't wait to see what he does next. We are entering into my favorite time of the year, fall and all the holidays that come along too. My favorite holiday is Christmas and I'm looking forward to sharing the day with Jakob. Oh, my little Jakob, so innocent and small. I pray everyday for you and the plans God has for you. May you follow God always and keep Him close to you. May your life be an example to others and may you be a disciple for Christ. May your feet take you where God leads you, may your hands be used for God's work, may your words speak the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, may your ears hear God's calling, and your eyes always set on Him and be looking for those in need. May your mind always be filled with pure thoughts and be filled with the knowledge of Jesus Christ, that He is the way, the truth and the life(John 14:6). I love you Jakob Ryan, more than you will ever know. Thank you for bringing me so much joy.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Daddy Time




Every morning I go on a walk with daddy while mommy gets ready. By the time we return, I've fallen asleep. I love to read books and look at the pictures. Daddy and I were spending the other morning in bed before church reading books together.

New Toys



I've recently outgrown my bouncy seat and swing. I still fit in them but I like to pull myself forward in them and they don't put me to sleep anymore, so mom thought it was time to move on to something else. I love my exersaucer and jumperoo. I like playing on my rainforest gym playmat too. Any toy that lights up catches my attention. I have lights on my jumperoo and I love to bounce up and down and make daddy laugh.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Splish Splash

I love to splash water everywhere when I'm in the bathtub. Mommy took this video with her cell phone. If you pause the music playing you can hear me "talk". Just press play!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Stuffed!


I must have eaten a lot for dinner because I was stuffed. So stuffed, I fell asleep in my highchair. Mommy carried me to bed and I slept the rest of the night.

Curly Top



Everyone said I was born with a lot of hair and that I get it from my mom. My hair color is even the same as hers. But no one expected my hair to be so curly! I get that from both my mom and dad.