5 Months Old

Hello friends,
My mommy is taking a few minutes to blog about all of my latest news while I take a nap.  This napping thing is a rare occurance for Mommy, so she likes to take advantage of it.  I'm just not into napping.  I sleep about 11 hours a night so I'm all rested up to explore and learn.  If I sleep during the day, I miss important stuff.  I'm not willing to take that chance.  But today is an exception because my parents are adding vegetables to my milk and cereal diet at dinner and I feel I need to be at my best for this experience.  I plan to make it a super messy event.  I'm sure Mommy will take pictures, but she better guard her iPhone against me throwing peas at her.  Eating is an emotional experience for me.  I just can't get enough!  One time I was so eager to get my bite of oatmeal that I attacked the spoon thus sending cereal up my nose.  Mommy had to use that snot sucker thing to get it out.  Being a boy is fun!

I am officially changing my name to "Jake the Explorer."  I am learning about my world with  my mouth and hands.  EVERYTHING goes in my mouth - Daddy's leg, my burp cloth, the dogs' ears, Daddy's nose, etc.  I love to tap and pat with my hands.  I scratch Mommy's and Daddy's nose when I'm trying to fall asleep.  My super sized legs are going non stop.  My favorite thing right now is my jumperoo.  I bounce and laugh so hard I get the hiccups.  That toy is loads of fun.  I make lots of sounds, giggles, and coos.  My smile is contagious (so I'm told).  I roll over front to back and can push up really well on my hands when I'm on my tummy.  I can sit up for a few minutes without support but then I faceplant.  Ceiling fans and light fixtures always capture my attention and amaze me.  Maybe I can go on my next outing to Lowe's and hang out in the light fixture and fan department. That would make GP proud!

This month I had my first Halloween.  I was an exceptionally cute dragon and made it through a short photo shoot.  I greeted some bigger babies who came to the door and demanded candy from Mommy and Daddy.  Their parents made them dress up in silly outfits too, but at least they got candy.  I had finally had enough, turned red, screamed, and collapsed in my Bumbo seat.  That was my way of telling Mommy and Daddy that I was done with this costume. 

I also enjoyed my first trip to the zoo.  I saw lots of cute animals and really enjoyed the sounds they made.  I even took a stroller nap and enjoyed the fresh air.

That's about all for now.  I can't wait for my first Thanksgiving next week.  I am also excited that soon I will have a new baby cousin, Sylvie.  Stay tuned...

Love,
Jake

Cutest dragon ever

Snoozing at the zoo

Our little pumpkin

Jake and the pups

Big boy!



I love to eat



Mommy and me at an FRG get together

Bouncing dragon

Tired dragon

I'm spent

Daddy and me

Reading with Daddy

Getting ready for Turkey Day

4 Months Old!

On October 18, I turned 4 months old!  I have such a funny personality.  I giggle and smile all the time.  Rice cereal, spoons, and bowls have become my favorite objects of interest these days. Mommy and Daddy say I'm stubborn and determined because I really want to put my spoon and my pacifer in my mouth without help. I sleep in my crib through the night like a big boy.  My favorite passtimes are playing on the floor, hanging out in my jumperoo, going for walks in my stroller, watching football, and grabbing my puppies' ears.  Reading is still one of my favorite things to do.  I especially love books with bright colors and textures I can feel.  At my doctor's appointment I weight 13 pounds 14 ounces and I am 25.5 inches long.  I took my shots like a man although I needed some snuggling most of the day afterwards.  I am such a fun little guy - just ask my grandparents.  They'll give you an unbiased opinion!

Maybe if I dress up like a frog the doctor will think it's funny and won't give me shots.

Being 4 months old is great!  Life is a party!

Can I get some rice cereal up in this high chair?

Delicious?

If someone doesn't feed me soon, I'm going to eat my toys.

My furry siblings and me

Pretty sure I can get this pumpkin in my mouth

Happy morning boy

3 Months Old!

On Sunday, I turned 3 months old.  I can hold my head up pretty steadily and turn it side to side to follow the voices of the people I love.  I also move my head quickly to watch my puppies play.  I love to have stories read to me.  I study the pictures and giggle at the voices and faces of whomever is reading to me, especially GM, Mommy, and Daddy.  Music makes me smile and I love to "coo" along while kicking my feet.  Every morning when I wake up, I check to make sure my feet are still there.  My hands are always either on my feet or in my mouth.  I am wearing 3-6 month clothing now, although some of my pants are a bit long.  I can sit up in my Bumbo seat and love being carried in a wrap or Baby Bjorn.  Being outside always makes me calm and peaceful.  This month I have started playing with toys by grabbing them and looking at them.  I am a sweet, happy baby boy!

There's a Boston Terrier pirate on my onesie!

I watched the OU/Florida State game with Uncle Seth.  He actually contained some of his signature football reactions so as not to wake me from my nap.  What a nice uncle!

I love to snuggle with my puppy - and Tank and Bella:)

Happy boy hanging out with Daddy

Ready for some OU Football!

Hey, how come I've never noticed that caterpillar before? 

I'm over this photo session.  I think I'll scream now.

My Baby Naming - The Movie

Here is the video of the ceremony filmed by Sammy Griffin.  Thank you Sammy!!! Don't make fun of my mommy for her constant movement - that's how she kept me happy:)  Enjoy!

My Trip to Virginia and My Baby Naming

What a busy few weeks I've had!  I have met more fantastic friends and family.  Guess what?  I went on the airplane to Richmond, Virginia for my Great Oma's 90th Birthday party!  It was a fun surprise, although I slept through the excitement for the most part.  I was a good boy on the plane, except for when I pooped on Daddy.  He didn't think it was as funny as I did.  While cruising on the airplane, I found my feet!  They are really neat little things.  Sometimes they have toes and sometimes they are covered in silly socks.  Very interesting either way. 

After we got back from Virginia, lots of friends and family came into town to celebrate my Hebrew Naming ceremony.  I have mastered my "good baby" performance technique as shown by my quiet and happy behavior during the ceremony.  Take a look at all the fun pictures of my latest adventures. 

Taking a snooze with Aunt Janet





Being adorable wears me out



Mommy and me during the baby shower for my cousin Sylvie

Great Oma and me

Oma hanging out with me during dinner out

My super cool cousin Finn takes good care of me

Aunt Steph giving me love

Finally, somebody realized I was starving.  Thanks Finn!

Uncle Charlie and Aunt Janet letting me enjoy some fresh air

My Godfather, Uncle Luke. I was so enthralled with him, I ate double what I usually do.  I was trying to impress the big boys.

Check out the awesome spread for the Oneg Shabbat after my naming.  Too bad I don't eat solid foods.  Bummer.

My mommy's friend, Saradee, made these beautiful cookies for us!

Awe, Mommy and me!

Thanks for all of your help, Aunt Betty!  My pups sure appreciated the attention too:)

Ready for the game with Cousin Sean and Kendal

Mommy used pictures of me and lots of different family members to make table decorations

Cousins Eric and Cory.  Mommy used to call him Cousin Icky when she was little, but he's not so icky.  I liked them!

GM picked out these pretty flowers for the Bema.

Check me out!  I'm listening to the Rabbi during my naming with Mommy, Daddy, and Natalie (my Godmother rocks).

Daddy, Mommy, Me, Natalie, GM, GP, and Rabbi Cohen (notice GP is wearing on OU yarmulke).

Opa and GP looking enthused

Cousin Tami was tricking people so she could hold me:)

I got my good looks from these two



Me, Mommy, and Natalie



Cousin Keagan

Tables with Saradee's Sweet Treats

Boomer Sooner!

Gametime with GM

Uncle Larry and Me

This is my Cousin Zoey.  She sure made me giggle!