Party #1

Last night we started our Christmas celebrations with Jason's parents. We had a nice dinner at Boatwerks and then everyone came back to our house for a few presents. It was really great to be all together and we also had the chance to meet Ashely's boyfriend! The grand kids were definitely spoiled and had a lot of fun. Jacob's favorite part however was not his presents but his cousin Gisele's bitty baby and stroller. Thanks mom and dad for a wonderful Christmas. Jacob has been enjoying his chair today, he loves to crawl on it and just sit with a pile of books!!

Baking with Family

Jacob just had to try a cookie and suprise surprise he loved it!

Yesterday we started a new Christmas tradition with my mom. We had our first annual Christmas cooking baking day. Teresa, Gabe, Jacob and I went over to my moms house bright and early yesterday morning to start baking. The boys played and napped while we did a lot of baking. I think in all we made seven different kinds of cookies! It was a fun day and we look forward to when the boys can be a part of the baking! :)

A visit to Santa

Jacob had his first visit to Santa last night. Grandpa & Grandma Bouwens also came out to see the big event and had dinner with the little guy. Jacob did a great job and didn't cry at all. He was pretty quiet though so were not sure if Santa really knows what he wants. Oh well, I'm sure both his Grandparents will spoil him even if Santa doesn't. Jacob also ate like at champ at Crazy Horse. He even delveloped a new little trick of stealing food off of Grandpa's plate, so watch out if you sit next to him at Christmas. :)

1st trip to the dentist

Jacob made his first visit to the dentist today to see Uncle Tom and have some X-rays taken. Jacob was a good patient and sat nice and still on his Dad's lap for the X-rays. We were happy to have the X-rays show that he does in fact have front teeth. We were a little concerned because the outside front teeth came in first about two weeks ago. (Just in case you are new to babies that is not the norm so we took advantage of Uncle Tom's offer and had the x-rays.) Thanks for easing my mind Tom!! :)

A new car seat for Jacob

Jacob is going to be riding in style tomorrow with his new car seat. He's using his Christmas present a little early but hopefully it will make him a happier passenger! He's still small enough to ride in the infant seat but just isn't real comfortable. He was 16 lbs. at his 9 month check up. I hope its easier to get him in and out of as well.

My Guys

Elf in Training

Jacob's Great Aunt Jaci sent Jacob a cute little Christmas shirt and he really took it seriously. Tonight I thought I would get a start on my Christmas wrapping while Jason watched Jacob but Jacob was more interested in helping me. Jason only encouraged the behavior. He loves to tease!

Making the best of the remodel

One of the inconveniences of finishing our basement and remodeling some of the upstairs was that Jacob's bathtub had a toilet sitting in it for about 2 weeks so Jacob had to take his baths in the sink. At first he wasn't a big fan but once we filled the sink up real full and let his splash on the floor he started to really enjoy it!


Jacob enjoyed watching the last load of laundry spin in our old laundry room!!

We're Back!!

Yes, we are back!!! I have missed my computer while we were finishing the basement and remodeling a little bit upstairs my computer was not very accessible so unfortunately no way or time to blog. ANYWAY, we have much to be thankful for as we missed posting on Thanksgiving. We are so blessed to have a healthy little boy who we adore. I can't imagine my life with out the little guy. Most of you are over the Thanksgiving holiday so I will post a few pictures and move on.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Jason's Parents

Jacob and Great Grandpa Huyser in their Cabin Sweatshirts

Jacob and Gisele bathing at the Cabin

I think Jacob wanted to find the leftovers!!