Here's To 15 Years...What?! It's Only Been One?!!

What a great and eventful weekend! Grammy and Papa came up to visit and babysat Jake most of the weekend while Daddy and I had our anniversary date. Jake was hamming it up as soon as they arrived. He was clapping and smiling and squealing! It's great to see him recognize and remember faces now. He sees both of them on Skype, so I think that helps him know who they are. He sure turned into a "Hot Dog" by the end!

On Saturday, we went out to shop for a car seat. That was our anniversary gift from Grammy & Papa and let me tell you that it was the BEST (and most practical) gift we could have received. We ended up with the Britax Roundabout 50. Jake fits perfect...no more squeezing him in to his little infant one anymore and no more Mommy with a sore arm from carrying him in it. Grammy couldn't resist in buying Jake some more gifts, so he also got three new touch and feels books. Lots of puppy ones, which he loves because he thinks they look like Addy. I bought him an ABC play mat that he loves and he also gets some good traction on it, so I'm hoping it will help with crawling!

We all went out to dinner and had lunches together. Jake sat in a highchair at the restaurants for the first time. I think he likes it much more so he can see what's going on at all times. It is MUCH harder for us since he wants to touch (AND taste) everything around him including the disgusting tables! YUCK!

Grammy and Papa did such a great job taking care of Jake while we were out on our dates! They went on walks together and Jake was even trying to eat both their noses! Once they post pictures, I'll be sure to put up a few!

We ended our day today with a dip in the pool. We're sad Papa already left because I'm sure Jake would have LOVED splashing around with him. We only stayed for a half an hour, but Jake was enjoying every minute. He went down to bed tonight at 7:00pm so I'm sure it'll be a early morning for me. I think all the excitement wore him out!

Also, a Happy 52nd Birthday to my Dad!! He told me today that he could never have an excuse for forgetting our wedding anniversary since it's the day before his birthday. Oh Dad! hahaha

Below is a video of Jake on his new mat! He loves spinning on it! The picture at the top is Ben and I on our anniversary dinner to "Ben Pao" Very tasty!