DelNegri family day...

Sunday afternoon we went to Grandpa & Grandma's house.Jake got to play in the backyard w/ all of the Fall leaves...
We got to see Aunt Nikki & Uncle Chuck!

Jake even gave Aunt Nikki 'exploding knuckles'....

(because she was SO COOL)

Jake got LOTS of extra special Grandma & Grandpa time.

We had a great time with our family!

Jake's day at the square...

Sunday was a very special day. We headed down to Marietta Square.
It was VERY CHILLY. We all snuggled up!
Jake got to meet Santa HO-HO for the very 1st time. He wasn't too sure about it, but Jake still managed
to give him his signature HIGH FIVE.

Grandma & Grandpa were there to see the event 1st hand.

On the way home, Jake studied the special Santa card.

He decided that SANTA HO-HO was a cool dude.

Jake travels to ATL...

We hopped a plane to ATL to visit Grandpa & Grandma DelNegri. Jake is such a seasoned traveler these days.
Jake was doing his best to keep dada calm.

Grandpa & Grandma were SO EXCITED to see Jake.

Jake also got to meet Great Grandma Hornickle.

It was a great family weekend.

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!