Happy 2nd Birthday Jacob!!!

On Thursday, November 15, our oldest son Jacob turned 2! I really can't believe that it has been two years since his birth. He is an amazing little man and we can't imagine life without him!
Jacob has had quite the birthday celebration - starting on Thursday morning with yummy birthday donuts and birthday presents from mama and dada. Then Grammie and Papa stopped by and had birthday cake with us that night. The big finale was on Saturday afternoon when we had friends and family over for his birthday party. We were very excited to have a bunch of little friends come as well as all of our family. Jacob is very lucky to be loved by so many people!

November 15, 2007

Opening his presents from mama and dada - a GeoTrax train set, which I think mama and dada have more fun with!

Aidan enjoying his donut and watching Jacob open his gifts

So excited about birthday cake!!

Not so sure about blowing out the candles . . .

A very serious taste tester . . .

A little more fun when Papa does it!

November 17, 2007

Waiting for the party to begin

Chowin' down on some pizza!
Justin, Keaton and Jacob

Part of the party crew - there were more inside!

Jacob's favorite pastime - baseball

Aidan is having a blast with all of the big boys! He likes to party!
Aidan and Lucas

Keaton helps Justin out with a little push

Birthday presents!! Most of which Jacob had no desire to open himself. It was a good thing we had lots of little hands to help!
Jacob, Aidan and Justin

This party animal has had enough!

Birthday cake time!! Clearly mama does not have a career in cake decorating in her future . . .

Blowin' out the candles.

Happy Halloween!!!

We had a really great time Trick or Treating last night. The boys seemed to enjoy dressing up, although I'm sure they had no clue why. Jacob went as a little puppy and Aidan wore the Tigger costume. We brought along the walker toy for Aidan to push up to the houses, however Jacob kind of took it over. Reminiscing from his time trick or treating last year I guess. Aidan didn't really mind - he'd just as soon crawl. We hit four houses last night: Grandpa and Farmors, Nan's, Grammie and Papa's and finally Aunt Lori and Uncle Les' house. Thank you for all of the goodies!!

All set to go!

Our cute little puppy dog

Walking up to Grandpa and Farmor's with Grandpas help

Tigger and Puppy with Grandpa and Farmor

Trick or treating at Nan's house was next!

Aidan digs in to find all of the goodies!

Walking up to Grammie and Papa's house

Checking out the pumpkins we carved

Grammie, Tigger, Puppy, and Papa

Silly picture with Aunt Riss and Uncle Doug - I can't believe we actually got a picture with Aidan sticking his tongue out - pretty much a coincidence!

Finally at Aunt Lori and Uncle Les' - who all will be there?

Mmmm, forget the candy, Aunt Lori made yummy cupcakes!
(Aidan plotting and executing a yank on Jacob's hair - just a time to get back at his big brother for all of the dog piling and "love taps"
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Hey, Uncle Travis was there!

This is Aidan flirting with Luke's girlfriend, Andrea - honestly, she is the only one I have ever seen him flirt with that way - it's adorable to watch the entire thing.

Uncle Les, Josh, Puppy, Aunt Lori, Luke, Andrea and Tigger (ready to go home!)

Halloween Traditions

For past few years, we've gone over to my parents house to carve pumpkins. This year was especially fun because the boys were in to it. We played outside, ate dinner and carved pumpkins.

Jacob and his buddy "Pig Pen"

Jacob sporting his pumpkin carving garb, a Jack O' Lantern shirt

Aidan showing off his Skeleton shirt - which glows in the dark . . .ooohhh!

The boys with their pumpkins

Jacob is excited thinking about what to carve

Aidan decides to take a bite . . .not such a great choice

Whoa! It's gotta a little, something!

"Please, no more photos, no more photos. Just leave me and my seed alone."

Aidan still hasn't learned and continues to try different parts of the pumpkin.

Maybe if I take a bite out of the big part it will be better!

Uncle Doug and Uncle Travis working on a crossword puzzle . . .are we 80?

Jacob scoops out the insides

Aidan finds something truly edible, Cheerios! Thanks Aunt Riss!

Jacob and Papa start carving!

Inspecting the finished product

Aidan inspects his pumpkin

The whole gang

Deja Vu?

Didn't we just see pictures from the zoo? Yes we did, but we love going to the zoo and went again last week. (yep, I'm a week behind on getting the pictures up) This time my sister joined us (haha, just realized I don't have any pics of her - oh well. You can check out her blog, The Knight Family, and there are some cute pics of her with Jacob) along with our friend Mark and his son Justin. And, as promised, I have more pictures of Aidan. He had a lot of fun hanging with the guys!

Aidan looking at the bear

Aidan checking out the bear with Justin

Yep, I'm hangin' with the boys!

Justin points out something

Jacob and Aidan looking at the huge fish

Mark, Justin and Jacob ride the tractor


Oh, by the way, we have a walker! Aidan has started to walk with the help of the push toys. He doesn't have quite the same intensity that Jacob had with it, he's happy getting around by foot or hands and knees. It's fun to watch him cruise around and I'm sure it won't be long until we have two running around like crazy boys!