This month just flew by... I have been busy concentrating on getting settled at the new job.
Jacob is thriving - his new obsessions include playing outside in the yard every time the weather permits. (which is not often - been a cold, grey, rainy spring) And he has mastered going up and down the stairs standing up - which he is very proud of I may add.
Jake often becomes obsessed with small items that fit in the palm of his hand and he will carry them around everywhere for a few days at a time and then he's onto the next item. For example a little plastic film case, my sample size mascara tube, a lid from a propel bottle, my wireless mouse, and the gold string from my mother's day chocolates. He will even take them to bed. I find this habit charming - sometimes I find the items in vexing locations. For example, in a random bathroom drawer or bookshelf etc.
Here are the highlights of April & May
Mid-April cousin Jack visited. Jake had a little trouble sharing toys AND grandma and grandpa. He kept saying, "No!" emphatically to poor Jack. Towards the end of the visit the boys got along well and Jake even showed Jack the best drawers for emptying. Including grandma's towel drawer in the kitchen with all the napkin rings (another Jacob favorite) and mom's makeup drawer. (Thank goodness at the time he still had not figured how to unscrew various make up tubes.)
First weekend in May - went on annual Bainbridge Island camp out. Had a wonderful time! Jake really enjoyed the outdoors and camping even though it rained everyday except the last day.
Mother's Day - Grandpa made breakfast, and dinner. Mom and I scrapbooked most of the day...
And Jake got me some Sees candy. (Thanks Grandpa...)
Weekend before Memorial Day - had a family dinner with Aunt Kelli & Uncle Michael Sattler (mom's youngest sister). Michael on much pain medication but on the mend. Doctors didn't think he would live after being in the ICU for 8 days. Ol' guy is as tough as ever despite two broken feet, broken hand, broken clavicle, dislocated shoulder, a few broken ribs and punctured lungs.
We are all grateful he's still with us.
Memorial Day weekend - went to visit Jared & Jessie in Oregon. Jake & Ella had a wonderful time chasing each other. And Jake was captivated by Ella's tricycle. We even convinced Ella to give Jake a ride. There were a few tussles involving taking toys from each other. And lil' Jonas was recovering from a fever all but the last day. And the noise 3 children can make! They love joyfully screaming at each other - especially during mealtimes. I will be glad when this phase of development passes.
Jared was busy installing a sprinkler system in his front yard, and I helped Jessie build a rock wall for a flower garden in the back. While the kids were napping. Grrl power!
Hope all is well with each one of you!
Love, Jodi & Jacob T
Jacob is thriving - his new obsessions include playing outside in the yard every time the weather permits. (which is not often - been a cold, grey, rainy spring) And he has mastered going up and down the stairs standing up - which he is very proud of I may add.
Jake often becomes obsessed with small items that fit in the palm of his hand and he will carry them around everywhere for a few days at a time and then he's onto the next item. For example a little plastic film case, my sample size mascara tube, a lid from a propel bottle, my wireless mouse, and the gold string from my mother's day chocolates. He will even take them to bed. I find this habit charming - sometimes I find the items in vexing locations. For example, in a random bathroom drawer or bookshelf etc.
Here are the highlights of April & May
Mid-April cousin Jack visited. Jake had a little trouble sharing toys AND grandma and grandpa. He kept saying, "No!" emphatically to poor Jack. Towards the end of the visit the boys got along well and Jake even showed Jack the best drawers for emptying. Including grandma's towel drawer in the kitchen with all the napkin rings (another Jacob favorite) and mom's makeup drawer. (Thank goodness at the time he still had not figured how to unscrew various make up tubes.)
First weekend in May - went on annual Bainbridge Island camp out. Had a wonderful time! Jake really enjoyed the outdoors and camping even though it rained everyday except the last day.
Mother's Day - Grandpa made breakfast, and dinner. Mom and I scrapbooked most of the day...
And Jake got me some Sees candy. (Thanks Grandpa...)
Weekend before Memorial Day - had a family dinner with Aunt Kelli & Uncle Michael Sattler (mom's youngest sister). Michael on much pain medication but on the mend. Doctors didn't think he would live after being in the ICU for 8 days. Ol' guy is as tough as ever despite two broken feet, broken hand, broken clavicle, dislocated shoulder, a few broken ribs and punctured lungs.
We are all grateful he's still with us.
Memorial Day weekend - went to visit Jared & Jessie in Oregon. Jake & Ella had a wonderful time chasing each other. And Jake was captivated by Ella's tricycle. We even convinced Ella to give Jake a ride. There were a few tussles involving taking toys from each other. And lil' Jonas was recovering from a fever all but the last day. And the noise 3 children can make! They love joyfully screaming at each other - especially during mealtimes. I will be glad when this phase of development passes.
Jared was busy installing a sprinkler system in his front yard, and I helped Jessie build a rock wall for a flower garden in the back. While the kids were napping. Grrl power!
Hope all is well with each one of you!
Love, Jodi & Jacob T
