Happy Birthday Jacob!

Jacob has turned ONE!

Happy happy birthday Jacob dear,
Happy days will come to you all year,
If I had one wish,
Then it would be,
A happy happy birthday to you from me.

As first time parents, you're going to have to forgive us for scheduling your doctor appointment on your first birthday. First of all, we did NOT know that you were going to get four different vaccinations at this appointment, otherwise, we would have scheduled the appointment on a different day. Since you were sore and upset, we did not give you your treat until the next day. I think you were okay with that. =)

Though you had tears when we gave you your first serving of chocolate pudding (COLD chocolate pudding, that is) on your birthday, you finally gave in after Daddy warmed it up by swirling the pudding with his finger until it was the right temperature for you. We enjoyed watching you play and eat. We also thought about how blessed and how happy we have been since you've entered our lives. You took our breath away when you first entered this world...and you continue to take our breath away each and everyday. We love you so much Jacob. You bring so much joy to our lives. Happy Birthday, Cuddle Bear.

Your early (three weeks before) birthday party at Mama's and Kong-Kong's house. It was lots of fun.

Aunt Amy's present for you on your first birthday.

Your first try at mommy's cupcake.When mommy took the cupcake away, you were DEFINITELY NOT happy. Sorry Grump-a-saurous!

What is wrong with me?!?!

Over the past few days, I've been feeling very emotional. Maybe it's because...

-visiting my classroom this Monday with Jacob made me realized that I will no longer be with him 24/7. I am so bummed!

-having the babysitter start on Monday.

-someone at Costco telling me that Jacob was very small for his age. It was the first time I heard that comment so it caught me by surprise. It made me kinda sad. Is it okay to feel this way?

-Jeremy making a comment (I know that I am making it more than it is) about how Jacob's progress is slowing down a bit.

I'm not very happy today.

Faux photo shoot

This Saturday, we are celebrating Jacob's first birthday (crazy, huh?) at my mom's house in Oakland. We are celebrating three weeks early because my little sister will be getting married (YAY) that weekend closest to his birth date. Aunt Amy in Idaho made theeee cuuuutest birthday frame for Jacob and I wanted a really cute picture for it so I thought about doing a little photo shoot. Let's just say it wasn't so easy. However, some of the pics did come out pretty darn cute. Despite that, we are still planning on taking him to a professional studio to take better pics. I honestly do not know how to use my digital camera. They either come out blurry, too dark, or too light.

This is his look after the 'photo shoot.' Hahaha...poor baby.

Summer Travel Part III- oops

Cousin Matthew taking turns with cousin Erin to feed Jacob. Aren't kids precious!?! Erin poses before she tries Jacob's food. LOL...she liked the green beans! Uncle Brent with cousins Ellie and Matt. Getting ready for Aunt Monica's graduation at BYU-I. We went to Ellie's dance recital at the chapel. She was sooooooo cute!

After the brutal car ride from Idaho, we ended up in Springville, UT at Grandma's house. We were so happy to see Grandma and Grandpa again. We hope to visit again before the year is over. =) He's not a big fan of grass. We were so excited to visit Aunt Claudia! We wanted to see Uncle Roger too, but he was out of town. When we told Jeremiah that we got to hang out with Aunt Claudia, he wished he was there too! Erin-Kay is a great cousin to Jakey. She is so responsible and dependable. We miss you Cakey!!Little World in UT... *ahem*....no comment. We are STILL trying to get him to hold his own bottle...so far, no luck.

Summer Travel Part I

This is the beach house on Whidbey Island, WA. Not long after we got there, Jeremy decided to check out the boat to start fishing and crabbing. Grandpa catches his fourth fish. Isn't the view just absolutely beautiful? Jacob loves Grandma Sorensen! Aunt Tevy is awesome! She whipped up some yummy food instantly for us to eat because we were all so hungry and tired after a long day of traveling. The sign that greets us as we drive off the ferry to our beach house! Ariel puts Jacob to sleep at Zoe's open house. Uncle Brent and Grandma Sorensen enjoying the yummy food Mauvia and Ben made. Anthony did an amazing job singing acapella at Zoe's baptism. Uncle Adam can make Jacob laugh really well. Grandpa Sorensen is one of Jacob's number one fan! View of the Ocean while on the ferry. On the ferry... Waiting in line to get on the ferry to Renton. Jeremy and Adam checking the crab trap thingy... We went to church on Whidbey Island. A few asked if we were new members to the ward...it was funny. Jacob's cousins- Zoe, Ariel, and Tate...we love them to pieces!Searching for shells and crabsIsn't this a cute picture?