Turkey Time

The boys and I have been gearing up for Thanksgiving by doing lots of Turkey activities. Jacob loves themes, crafts, baking, sweets, etc. We made a few different turkey crafts but Jacob's favorite was definitely his turkey crown. His favorite part was the dangly feet. We also made turkey cookies and had a special Turkey treat from grandpa B. These cute little turkeys were from De Boer baker and were super yummy!! When I asked Jacob what he was thankful for today he was sweet enough to say "You Mommy and spider man underwear and mickey underwear." Yup you guessed it we are attempting potty training with very low expectations!! Hope to really work on it after the holidays. Anyone who has trained a boy and has advice I would love some. Not loving potty training!

Deacon 15 months

My sweet baby is turning into a toddler way to fast! In the last month Deacon all of a sudden seems BIG. He is doing more and more of what Jacob does. He wont have being left out of anything that Jacob is doing. He is running around the house like he has been doing it forever.

Deacon is starting to talk a little bit more when he doesn't have his paci. Mommy and daddy need to keep working on taking his pacifier away from him!! IT amazes us what he can say if we take the paci out! He has such an expressive face sometimes the little guy doesn't really even need words though. Lately he has been starting the tantrums and has been putting up a little bit of a fight against his brother. He has the saddest little pouty face when things don't go his way. It melts mommy's heart!

We had his 15month appointment and we were a little surprised at just how little he was. We really do think he is BIG. His stats: weight: 22lbs. <20%>75%. I guess Frank the Tank isn't coming back, even his little legs are getting pretty thin.

Deacon also got a haircut this week and now he looks even older. No more baby with the shaggy hair. :(

Florida

The boys and I enjoyed a little time in Florida while Jason was busy in Iowa and up North at Bitely for the gun hunting opener. Jacob has grown up so much and did and awesome job traveling! No stroller for that guy he was walking and helping out like such a big boy!!!

Jacob loved helping me pack this time. Half our suitcase was stuffed animals but thankful with a washer and dryer you don't need many outfits!!

Jacob took his naps on the beach!! I loved this!! I got a chance to read a book something I don't have much time for at home.

The boys LOVED the beach!! We only had one day of clouds and cooler evenings but lots of fun!! It was so cute to see Deacon walking around on the beach!! Jacob also did a great job swimming! ! He was even in the deep water! Major improvement from summer.

Beach BOYS!

Ashley and Jacob baking Christmas cookies!! Jacob didn't want to miss out on his favorite activities while on vacation!!