Playing with Daddy

Jake is 9 months old now. He is crawling everywhere and can walk when he is holding onto the furniture. We had to invest in a couple of gates to keep him out of trouble.

Let us out!!

Jake meets Santa

We went to see Santa today. Jake didn't ask for much, but I'm sure Santa will bring him tons!

Thanksgiving

We went to the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg, TN for Thanksgiving with Mike's family. Here are some highlights from the trip...

Jake's first National Park

Look at the view!

At the Ripley's Aquarium

Going shopping.

Look, a store named after Jake!

Highlights

Since we just started this blog, we thought we would add a few highlights of the first 8 months.

1 month - 22.5 in., 9 lbs. 8 oz.

2 months - 24 7/8 in., 12 lbs. 4 oz.

3 months - 25 1/4 in., 13 lbs. 13 oz.

4 months - 26 7/8 in., 16 lbs. 3 oz.

5 months - 27.5 in., 17 lbs. 6 oz.

6 months - 28 5/8 in., 19 lbs. 7 oz.

7 months - 28 5/8 in., 19 lbs. 8 oz.

8 months - 29 in., 21 lbs. 10 oz.

Halloween

We carved pumpkins while Jake watched. He was more interested in chewing on his spoon. Don't our pumpkins look pretty good?

Jake looked adorable for his first Halloween. He went dressed as one of his mom's favorite animals: the giraffe. In the morning, he went to daycare in full costume. On Halloween night, we didn't actually go trick-or-treating because mommy and daddy didn't want to have to eat a bunch of candy. Jake visited with his grandparents instead and got some great non-sugary treats!

Jake is trying to help.

Lets eat it!

Our pumpkins at night.

On the move...

Nana & Jake

Jake & Mamaw

Costume change