May 2009 I have become a climber. "Take me out to the ball game"

Jake's first time at the Ballpark. Daddy got tickets from work in the 3rd row behind home plate. Mommy likes great seats so we were set. Jake did great following the game. We asked him were the ball was and he pointed to the pitcher. He would yell when the ball was hit. He started to stand on the steps and pitch. Then he spread his legs out far in a stance just like the umpire.

Of course when the music started he was a dancing machine. Jake had so much fun we stayed for all 9 innings. I think Daddy was ready to go before Jake.

Love that carb diet, a giant pretzel, chips, popcorn and "fishies".
Jake is enjoying coloring with crayons and markers.
2009 Sunshine House Toddlers

Jake and Alix hanging out after their nightly walk.

Jake has really started to become a climber. Daddy caught him one night on the rail of his bed. Legs swung over and ready to drop. Mommy had to cut off his bumper so he couldn't boost himself up. On Mothers Day we went to the big park and Jake was running and climbing everywhere. He would go up and down the slide over and over again. He is also likes to attack the couch. He is scaling the pillows to climb across the top edge.

The weather is great and it is daylight savings so we are outside as much as possible. Our walks with Alix, Baby TJ and Nikki are really fun. Jake looks at all mow mow's, airplanes, and make sure I see all the Basketball hoops we pass. He will say "MOMMMMMMMY basketball" I have to say yes I see back or he will keep yelling and pointing at them. We have started using Alix and TJ's double stroller. Jake and Alix ride side by side. They hug and kiss one another, want each others snacks and their is the occasional kick of the leg. They will play peek a boo and just crack each other up.

Jake has started a cute sleep routine. He loves his books and climbs up on the chair for Dave and I to read to him. After 2 books we say "night night" to Elmo and Fishy. Jake gives them a kiss and if I am lucky I get one too. His favorite book is the Happy Man and his Truck or Old McDonald has a Farm. Jake will sing part of the book when you show it to him.