Jake + Mommy in the kitchen...

Jake is such a BIG HELPER these days...He helped Mommy make muffins...his fave!
We had a fun time in the kitchen.

TASTY!!!!!

Jake LOVES Trash Trucks!

Jake has a new love....TRASH TRUCKS! His favorite days are Monday & Thursday.

We go outside and watch the 'pick up' before school.
He even has the sound effects all perfected!

Our son is amazing...

Hanging of the Greens at FPC

Jake's 2nd FPC's Hanging of the Greens. Jake joined the family in the sanctuary. He LOVED the music...

...and really understands

the REASON for the SEASON!

Jake visits the NC house again...

We had a great week in NC for the 2nd time this year. It sure was a cold one this winter...Our little boy was all bundled up!
It was a great trip with lots of MIMI & BIS time.
He is growing up so fast!

Jake's New Trick...

Jake - Halloween 2009

Mommy tried for 3 weeks to get the fire fighter costume on... Daddy had the magic touch!
Jake's best pal Jaycee came over to check out the outfit.

The fire fighter posed w/ Tinker Bell & Fawn.

Jake made sure his costume was authentic.

Let's the trick or treating BEGIN!

Jake was sure this was going to be FUN!Daddy told him what he needed to do.

He pretty much got the hang of it after a few houses.

He was a PRO!

Uncle Chuck was his best pal this night.

He taught him all of the tricks...with a few treats!

Jake ended the evening with Mimi's special brew...

It was the best Halloween EVER!

Monster Truck or Treat in Hollywood...

Jake, Bips and Mama head to Hollywood.

Monster Truck or Treat...on Halloween morning.
Jake's favorite was the fire truck...OF COURSE.

Those are some big tires...we inspected every inch.

The trucks they had there were so COOL.

Thanks to Bips for a fun morning.

Jake LOVES Uncle RD...

Jake LOVES his Uncle RD... The smile just doesn't get that much bigger.
Jake is so lucky to have such a great family!

Jake's Halloween Party at School...

Jake's school had a fun Halloween Friday. Jake was REALLY GOOD at the Pumpkin Toss.
He thought the Mini Mouse pumpkin was 'cool'.

Jake had a great day!

(even though he wouldn't wear his costume)

Jake & the Pumpkin Patch...

Jake visits the Pumpkin Patch.Lily + Addy asked if Jake could play 'hockey' today.

Jake skipped school to hang with his peeps.
It was a cool pumpkin patch on a HOT day.

They even had a special story time for all of the MOPS kids.

Jake picked out our family pumpkin.

'This is the one mom...'

It was a fun morning!

Jake attends Max's Baptism...

Jake was invited to Max David Schmidt's baptism. Jake LOVED the music.
TJ said a quick hello to Max before the baptism.
Laine + Brad answer the questions presented before them.

Brad was able to perform the baptism for Max.

His 1st official baptism...for his own son...

HOW COOL IS THAT?

Jake enjoys Pizza Night...

Friday Night was 'Pizza Night' with Mimi & Bips.

Bips taught Jake how to toss the dough.

Jake & Elmo...

Jake visits the Performing Arts Center. It was his first big show.
We went to see Sesame Street Live...

...Elmo's Green Thumb.

Jake LOVED watching Elmo the BEST!

Halloween is coming...

Jake helps Mama decorate for Fall.Halloween is almost here... spooky spooky!

Jake's big shoes...

Jake's got some big shoes to fill...Don't ya think?

Jake loves bed jumping...

Jake is a funny, happy boy!

Jake's New Hat...

Thanks for the Cubs Hat Aunt Debra.

Jake's Risky Business...

The next Tom Cruise...Jake, Lila & Dee-Dee (& Stormy)

Jake gets his cast off...

Jake wasn't at all nervous the night before. This was his last photo with his first cast.
All back to normal!
He did awesome & didn't cry one bit.

He was so brave he got 2 lollipops!

Go JAKE! (now let's not do this again)