Walking Blindfolded

Just a few pictures and videos to catch up on the past few days.  Jake is really getting the hang of walking, now.  However, he chooses to play this game with us where we either put a hat or washcloth over his face and he walks as far as he can until he runs in to something or falls down.  It's so funny and he really waits until his face is covered.  This confuses us considering he can't even walk proficiently with both eyes uncovered!

Jake playing with me on the couch.  Addy is frustrated that she can't snuggle or nap at this point.

Addy still trying to nap while Jake is jumping on her

Couch fun!

Jake in the basket

Jake Meets Santa!

Today, we went to Bass Pro Shop with Becky, Steve, & Emersyn so Jake could finally meet Santa!  We waited in line for over an hour and Jake was doing pretty good until he met the elf at the front of the line.  As she jingled her bell bracelet in Jake's face he became very serious faced and I knew it was not going to go well.  She told us to just put him on Santa's lap and get out of the way.  Well, I placed him on Santa's lap and the kicking and crying began!  Santa tried to hold on tight, but Jake was getting squirmier and crying louder!  I finally went over to grab him back and Santa told me to sit on his lap with Jake in mine.  This still didn't settle Jake, but we got two free pictures out of the deal to capture Jake's very first meeting with Santa!

Daddy video taped the whole fiasco!  Merry Christmas!

FINALLY, caught on video!

We finally got Jake walking on video!!  It's a little dark, but at least we got some footage for now.  He loves walking back and forth between the couches.  I also included some photos of him in his new big boy PJs that Grandma D bought him.  He wouldn't keep the sleepers on most of the time!!

Always hanging with his croc

So excited about walking

Walking!

Random video today of Jake hanging out

Dogs, Thanksgiving, & WALKING

We all had a great time back in Ohio for Jake's 1st birthday party and Thanksgiving!  It was a long haul (7 hours each way), but it was wonderful to have all the family together!!

Jake's official birthday fell on Thanksgiving day this year, so me and Daddy let Jake open up his gifts that morning.  He got a lawn mower and a Leapfrog music table!  He really enjoyed them and even knows how to start up the mower!  We ate Thanksgiving dinner at Lisa's parents house with Dad and then headed over to Grandma Phyllis's for a second dinner!  Jake was all about the desserts and not all about the turkey.  He definitely has a little of mommy in him!

On Friday, Grammy & Papa Butwin drove in to town for the weekend.  They helped us get everything organized for the big birthday party the next day.  We made cupcakes, Jake's smash cake, and puppy chow that night.  Lots to do the next morning, but Grandma D, Grammy, and me got to the hall at 10:00 am to start the decorating! 

The party turned out perfect and just how I envisioned most of it!  Jake had so much fun socializing and playing with his new toys.  He wasn't excited to take pictures, though, so not too many of the three of us for a family picture.  Jake got so many great gifts!  His favorites, so far, are the crocodile wagon and nursery rhyme book from Uncle Mike, his puppy bank from Grammy & Papa, his puppy pillow from Grandma D & Grandpa, and his bead maze from Grandma Phyllis & Papa Joe!

Jake, also, took LOTS of steps over Grandma Ds house!  Looks like we got ourselves a little toddler!!

Lots of pictures, but  I just picked some of my favorites, and videos, too!

Grandpap Firmstone & Jake

Papa Joe playing with Jake

Present table

Dessert table

Papa & Jake

Sharing with Addy

My favorite!!