Paso's Air Museum

When the Minnich's came to Paso for Jacob's birthday party we were lucky enough to spend part of the following day with them! We went to the Air Museum and saw their cool planes, tanks, and cars. We even had our very own tour guide, Dave! I'm so glad we were able to spend this time with them, we really love them and are so happy we're still friends even though we moved so far from them!

Jacob's 1 year photos!

Mr. Happy wasn't so happy today. He's usually all giggles and grins but he wasn't having it today. He looked adorable anyway and we even found a smile when daddy played with him!

Shaver Lake

We went to Shaver Lake with the Kootstras this January. Michael had SOOO much fun playing in the snow! Jacob just sat like a little lump in the snow not knowing what to do, but he looked cute anyway! We stayed in a nice cabin that Leslie and I jokingly named the 'death trap' because of all of the dangerous things that were constantly happening! Each of us tripped on a mis-placed step going into the kitchen. Michael leaned on the baby gate at the top of the stairs and tumbled down, and poor Leslie nearly took her own leg out on the dishwasher door! Besides all of the danger we had a great time! haha! Leslie, the little ones, and I spent an entire day in the cabin being lazy :) and the big boys snowboarded. I can't wait to go again next year!

The big 1!!!

 

Sweet little Jacob will be one tomorrow! I cannot believe it. Didn't I just bring him home from the hospital? One year ago tonight my water broke and we headed to the hospital. The next morning we met our amazing little boy. Eight pounds, one ounce and nearly a month early. I'll never forget the special treatment Jacob received at the hospital because he was a "preemie". :) He had a head of thick black hair and was an instant momma's boy.

Fast forward one year to today.....Jacob took eight steps across the living room. (He was of course being bribed by his mother with food). He ate a plate full of chicken and veggies. He was splashing around like a wild man in the tub with his big brother. His excited squeal hurts your ears but he's too cute to hush. He drank a bottle of milk and after I rocked him for a few minutes he let me lay him down in his crib. No fussing. He was wide awake and content to watch the fishy projector on the ceiling.  Mr. Independent puts himself to sleep now.

My baby boy. He makes me so happy. Jacob is so lighthearted and silly. He puts up with his two year old brother's antics and rambunctiousness. He acts silly now to make us laugh. He laughs at himself. He tells you 'Hi' when you walk in the room while waving with both hands. He smiles with his whole face. He has a crooked grin. He is perfect.

Tomorrow morning, my little baby will be one. Happy Birthday my sweet angel! Mommy loves you!