The ups and downs of eating...

Jake didn't so much like the cottage cheese today. I can't say I blame him - cottage cheese is so nasty! So, the cottage cheese ended up a little bit in his mouth - but more in his hair! He was making "green bean gross" faces, too! I hated laughing, but I had to! HOWEVER, I didn't let the torture last too long..... and he was much happier when cheerios started appearing on his tray :-)

Linebacker Look

So, Jake wanted to wear his new Eagle's outfit (Eagles...gross) from Mom-Mom and Pap-Pap and pose as a Linebacker! BUT, I told him that most linebackers don't sport the pacifier (at least not in public). SO.....
He decided this was MUCH scarier :-)

(To me, he looks a little bit more like, "Mom, stop taking pictures and lets just play")! He'll thank me one day, though - maybe :-) And in the meantime, I get lots of brownie points from the grandparents and aunts - but it's not really all about me, I promise :-)

Ahhhhhh!!!!

See this sweet, precious sleeping baby.... When looking at this picture, who would ever imagine that he could do.....
THIS???????? To his crib....

After the nap, Jake was chalked full of cherry wood. All along, I thought he was just sleeping. I guess once you turn 1, you turn sneaky :-)

So, this morning.....I awoke to the sound of gnawing on the monitor. I'm mostly frustrated with myself, though for not getting a cover for the crib railing sooner. I just have been putting it off, b/c he hasn't even acted like he was going to chew on his crib. Jokes on me, I guess!!

Mommy, Jake, and.....Mr. Bear

The picture started with just Jake and me.....but then Jake wanted to add Mr. Bear. It only makes sense, though....since Mr. Bear spends just as much time with us! :-)

So....I'm having a bad hair day. What's it to ya?

Grand Finale

After the cake, presents, and bubble machine....it was time for a ride in the WAGON!! It was a little chilly, but Jake loved being pushed and pulled in the wagon.....and then Gram showed him the ducks in the river! I think Jake wants to turn 1 everyday now!! :-)

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