Jake is 15-months old...and FINALLY Walking!

Jake turned 15 months old on Saturday, October 20th.  The day before his 15-month mark he finally took his first steps by himself (October 19th)!  I was so lucky to have taken the day off work to be home with him when he did it.  I was all giddy inside when he took those steps.  I immediately called Steve who was also ecstatic.  We were playing catch on the floor.  I threw a ball that went over him, he turned around, got up and walked to it...like 5 steps!  I couldn't believe it!  He just did it like he wasn't even thinking about it.  I knew he could do it for the past few months, he was just stubborn and didn't want to give in to me :)  Here is a short video clip to remember the day.  He is such a sweetheart and keeps getting cuter every day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUkef9meggI

Feeding the Ducks

We took Jake over to a local pond to see the ducks.  We didn't have a lot of luck with them coming close.  But we did chuck half a loaf of bread at them.  I think Jake was confused that we had his car on the grass or something...he just kind of had a confused look on his face the entire time we were there.  Oh well!

Standing Tall...but not walking yet

Jake is sure standing tall and moving around on all of the furniture, but man, he will not walk on his own!  I'm so anxious to see him walk.  I know I shouldn't rush it, but he's 14 months old! 

Playing in the Cupboard.....Again!

Jake has a million toys (ok, maybe a slight exaggeration...)  But, he has a lot of toys!  So, where does he want to play...in the cupboards.  He loves getting in the tupperware cupboard, maybe because it is the only one I actually "let" him get in. 

Visit with Jake's Birthmom

We had a visit with Jake (and Layney's) birthmom and grandma.  We are so eternally grateful for her selfless sacrifice.  A day does not go by that we do not think of her and the love she had for Jake to give him the life she knew she could not provide.  We took some pictures this time.  Don't mind Jake's "blue" mouth in a few of them - he enjoyed a blue sucker at the restaurant...

Our Wedding Anniversary - 4 Years!

Steve and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary on September 19th.  What an amazing 4 years it has been!  We have had our trials, of course.  But, we have had more blessings than we could have imagined.  We both decided to take the day off work so we could enjoy some time with one another.  We headed to Wendover on Tuesday night, leaving Jake with my sister.  Oh how I miss that boy when I'm not with him, but I don't worry a bit about him when he is with my sister - such a blessing.  We had a lot of fun in Wendover...ending with a BIG WIN!  So fun to be on our way home and decide to put one more dollar in the slot machine...needless to say, we came home with some CASH in our pockets!  We left that afternoon, picked up our boy, and headed to Red Lobster for dinner.  What a fun day with my sweetheart!  Love him more today than I did 4 years ago.  He truly is my best friend!

Make that 10 teeth!

Yep, overnight another one came through - that makes 10 teeth for baby Jake!

More Teething...

...makes for a pretty ornery boy!  We just had #9 break through.  I know it has got to hurt so I can understand why he can be a bit cranky.  He's got a pretty good mouthful now.  It looks like a few more are ready to come in any day.  Oh ya, and I have been bitten a few times...ouch!  Man, that kid has some strength.  Most of the time I get it when I stick my fingers in his mouth (so I can't really blame him)...but I'm usually trying to take something out of his mouth - cause EVERYTHING goes in his mouth these days!  He sure has a cute smile though :)

CT Scan - Normal

Jake had his CT Scan at Primary Children's Medical Center on Wednesday, September 5th.  He was absolutely perfect for the scan.  I laid him down on the table, he looked at me with inquisitive eyes, but never once cried or got upset.  He just kind of looked around the room like, "what is going on?"...  The tech said he hoped all of his patient's could be as good as Jake.  It took all of about 5 minutes, and he was done!  We got the results later than afternoon...he's perfect, just as we thought :)  He just has a big head, LOL!  The Doc said, just a bigger head to hold his big brain (implying he was smart!).  We love our kiddo...(even if he has been a bit naughty today). 

Jake's 1-year Stats (but 13 months old)

Jake had his 1-year well child check on August 29th (13 months old).  He was so darling with Dr. Dreamy.  He made friends real quick.  By the time we were done, he was pulling up to his lap and standing by him.  It was pretty cute.  Doc says he is doing great.  His head is still on the larger side, so for precaution he would like Jake to have a head CT scan.  We've got that scheduled next week at Primary Childrens.  He also had 4 shots - ouch!  Of course, he was not happy and cried once the first stick occurred...but by the time the nurse was done and gave him a sucker, he was in heaven.  We love our healthy boy!

• Weight - 23 lbs 7 oz  (49th percentile)
• Height - 31 inches  (71st percentile)
• Head Circumference - 19.9 inches  (over 100th percentile)

Jake's 1st Haircut - 8/21/12

We took Jake to have his first haircut on August 21, 2012. We went to a gal in our ward that does hair. Thanks Julie Pace...we love it! Jake was a trooper. He sat by himself and started out really good...about 5 minutes in, he was done. Glad that kids' haircuts can be so quick! I have loved his curls and was against cutting it for the longest time. However, lately it has almost been out of control. It was so cute when it was done but too shaggy when it wasn't. Steve was tired of getting the "your little girl is so cute" comments...I mean duh, he is totally dressed like a boy. He definitely has some natural curl and will hopefully always have a little bit of curl :) LOVE this kid!

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Jake & Layney - Riding in the Wagon

I took these cuties out for a walk the other night.  They LOVED it!  They thought they were so cool being able to sit in the wagon together, with nothing strapping them down.  We got this wagon for Jake's birthday and we love it!  It has the higher walls which makes me feel better about walking him around in it.  He can pull himself up, but while we are moving he is too chicken to, and that is fine with me  :)

Jake's "Likes"... Just Like Daddy

Within about 5 minutes, Jake had moved from Lola, to the remote control, to the tablet. I snapped a picture with my phone because it just made me think how much he is like Steve. I love that Jake loves dogs. It is so cute to see the way him and Lola have bonded. Lola is such a good sport and just allows Jake to hug, pull, or whatever. Anytime he can get his hands on the remote he is in Heaven! He loves when he pushes just the right button to change something on the TV ( I also think he likes seeing Daddy's reaction to him changing it from a show he is watching!) Lately, Jake is loving the tablet. Steve has put some toddler games on it for him. He LOVES it! There is a fun one he loves with animals and another with cars.

Jake's 1-Year-Old Pics

I LOVE THEM ALL!!