First, I had to post this video. I think it is just dang hilarious! We were watching "So You Think You Can Dance" and since Jake LOVES dancing, I thought I'd try to get a video of him dancing... But got this cute video instead.
And now I should probably do a little bit of an update of my little man...
Jake is getting so big! He learns something every day I swear! He is a total chatter box, though you can't really make out anything he says quite yet. He has discovered and can (usually) point out his belly button (or yours!), his nose and eyes! He also learned how to climb up his slide and go down by himself. He has become daring and tries to go down any way possible. He has figured out pretty much how to kiss and will usually do so when asked. He has learned how to play peek-a-boo and he makes the most crazy adorable facial expressions ever (wonder where he gets that from)! He also loves to talk on anything that looks like a phone and will cuddle daily with Patches (against her will). He has started to walk backward (weird!?) and spin in circles. His independence is growing every day! I'm so excited! There are so many other amazing milestones he has crossed but I just can't think of them.
Over Thanksgiving, we went up to my mom's in Layton. I didn't get too many pictures... EEK! But it was a great time. We played a million hands of skit-skat and had some great food.
Saturday, we had family pictures done (and I can't wait to see them) then after dinner, Brock, Alicia, Atley, Madison, Jimmy, Jake and I headed over to Temple Square to see the lights. They decorate all the trees in the square and have a manger scene displayed. It was so beautiful. It was extremely cold so we all had to bundle up. It took us a good 5 minutes to get Jake's gloves, jacket, hat and blanket on him so he wouldn't freeze. He was not happy about all the extra layers (but I know he would appreciate them if he felt the cold). As we started walking, I looked down and noticed... he fell asleep!
Poor boy didn't get to enjoy any of the lights. I guess those layers were comfy after all!
There was this gorgeous statue of Jesus. I don't even know how tall it was... at least 15 feet, I'd say. So pretty!
Outside, I of course had to take some pictures... even if Jake was asleep. Here is me and him!
Daddy and Jake
Maddie and I.... I have the strangest sister huh? HAHA In every picture, either her or I were making a funny face! HAHA
Us!
Brock, Alicia and Atley
Our little fam!
Maddie admiring the lights.
I loved this tree! it was so neat.
The boys hanging out in the backyard before we left on Sunday.
Being back home, I have been busy! Last week I decorated my house for Christmas (pictures to come soon) and made this wreath! It cost less than $10! WoOOooo!
And finally, on Saturday was my birthday! Yes, that's right... I'm getting old! Sad I know! Friday night I was able to spend my birthday with my amazing friends at a bar. It was a great time.
My boys got the other two parts to my "Rock Band Nutcracker" set... (I got the girl last year) and I just LOVE them!
And Jimmy even made me a cake! It was so delicious. I think we have a new Betty in the family! (Maybe we can call him Barney?!?! HAHAHAHA)
And this was the end of our night... our tired little boy didn't want to get a picture taken.
So there ya have it! An update of the past couple weeks. Now I will try and keep this thing MORE updated! Coming soon will be pictures of our decorated Christmas house (how is it that time already?) and the pictures from the family photo shoot in Layton. I'm so excited to see them!
Well until next time, have a good one!
More great pics. That tree looks amazing.... shame we don't have anything like that around here. Belated happy Birthday wishes to you. Looks & sounds like you had a great time. :0)
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