Thanksgiving 2007

Here are some shots from Jake's first Thanksgiving.


We spent the day with the Taylor/Powlowsky Family.


Working off some calories after dinner...


Jake, you sure do have some big shoes to fill!


Jake kept pretty busy getting into all of Grammy's magazines and birdhouses!

Burrrr...

This weather sure is cold for our California boy!


Going out for a walk takes a little more preparation these days. Hat: check, mittens: check, happy boy: check! And of course, where ever Jake goes Jackson is sure to follow.

Girls Day Out

Jill, Jane and I had a girls day in Portsmouth today. We had lunch, then hot chocolate and shopping!

Jacob is 11 months old

Jacob is 11 months old today!

He's fresh from a nap in this picture, but there's no time to waste when there's a new toy to play with!

We went to a music class for little kids. This is literally the only picture (and I snapped a couple dozen) where Jake DOESN'T have the intruments in his mouth.

Who ever said you can't make music with the rattle in your mouth?

Jake the Giraffe

Jake was a giraffe for Halloween. He surprisingly didn't mind having the hood on.


Waiting to greet the trick-o-treaters.

Wee!

I LOVE my swing

Driving Around

It's so fun driving around in my car. I like to wave at other cars that drive by.

Apple Picking at Mac Farm

I went apple picking for the first time and fell in love with these pumpkins instead!


But I did spent most of the time sucking on this apple, it was so good.

Jacob is 10 months old

I'm 10 months old today!


I've been exploring the new house, there's so much to do: climb stairs, get into drawers and cabinets, and get hand prints all over the front door! I've also been saying "hi" as I wave my hand, and blow kisses.

We've moved (again)

We've moved AGAIN! We hope to stay here for a while, just to avoid packing, moving and unpacking!

Home Sweet Home!

Jacob is 9 Months Old

Jacob turned 9 months old yesterday! He's been crawling all around the house lately and getting into LOTS of trouble along the way.

Newburyport, Mass.

We spent the day in Newburyport, Mass. to celebrate our 2nd Wedding Anniversary.


Jake was beside himself with excitement when we laid out a blanket of toys to play with. Little did we know he only had eyes for the stroller.


He wouldn't give up until he got to the top!


Mommy enjoying some Jake time. I think Jake's probably thinking "Did you really give me this bad haircut and expect me to smile about it?"

Getting Around

I'm getting around a lot with my new walker. I follow Mommy around the house, and get into lots of trouble along the way.

He's offiically mobile!

Jake playing in his crib

Monday with the Maine-iacs

We all had fun in Portsmouth today. First all the kids played together in the park, then we headed to Market Square for lunch.

Lauren and Jake are close in age, so they had lots to talk about!

Shopping with the Goulas Girls

We met up with the Goulas girls at the mall today. Jake couldn't take his eyes of Abby!

A Visit Down Memory Lane

We took a trip to UNH where both Mommy and Daddy went to College. We stopped at Breaking New Grounds, where Mommy used to work.


Here's Stoke Hall, where Mommy and Daddy lived their freshman year.

I've learned how to get into a sitting position on my own, so when I wake up I play with my toys for a little bit before I call for Mommy.


I'm so proud of myself!

Jacob is 8 Months Old

I'm 8 months old today!


Instead of rolling everywhere, I pivot on my belly and inch forward like an inchworm. I also get up on my knees and rock back and forth.


I make lots of funny noises and high pitched squeals. I've added "mum", "ga" and "ba" to my list of syllables.


We stopped by Daddy's work to say hi! He took a break from working hard to hang out with us.

A visit from Grandpa

Grandpa came to town for a visit. We all went to the Fulton's and had a blast in the pool.


Mommy and my favorite little girl in the world.


I love playing with all my cousin's toys- I even sat with them at the big kid table!


Am I funny or what?


Grandpa stopped by our house too.


We checked out an old caboose that used to be active in Windham many years ago. Grandpa told us all about his grandfather, Nis Jorgensen, who was a train conductor in Iowa for a train just like this one.

Car Show

Jay and his Dad went to a Car Show today.


They drove Papa's '46 truck- nice truck Papa!

Cobbitts Pond

We've been trying out the beach this week, the water has been great!


I love standing in the sand and stomping my feet, and floating around on my belly the water.

Picnic Lunch

Since the sun finally came out- we had lunch outside.


And of course, Jackson helped clean up.