Monday, August 11, 2008

Balls, Guitars, and Cake

Thought I would add some of the latest pictures, plus we got a new camera so we got lot's of new pics trying it out. Jacob also had his speech evaluation the other day and the therapist type lady was very pleased with his progress. He knows over 30 words now I would say, they don't always make sense, but he does seem to try to say them. She seemed very happy with that. Not too bad considering english is his second language.

Did we mention that Jacob loves baseball? or just about any sport involving balls, it's his favorite word. He's also very good at saying GO CUBS GO!! he says that every time he see's a baseball game on tv. You can also ask him his thoughts on the cardinals, and he will put his thumb down, stick his tounge out and say "spppppttttt" or something like that. I have to try to get that on video. We took him to the Battle Creek Bombers game on Sunday and after the game all the kids got to run the bases. He loved it.

Carie had her 3_th birthday yesterday and Jacob gave her Guitar Hero to play on the xbox. Something she wanted after playing it at our friends, and Daddy likes it too. Good deal all around.
Here is Jacob giving his take on the Blue Steel pose. ( see Zoolander for those you don't recongnize it.) Covered in Ketchup.

Here is Jacob working the phone with his agent.

Watch out girls

Jacob explaning how to use her new guitar

Yeah mommy, "You Rock"



Happy Birthday Mommy!!!!
Great seats, 6 bucks, or free if you come to the game late.


Running the bases

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Yooper Trip 2008

We just got back from a Vacation up north in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, We rented a Cabin by the lake which Carie and I rented a couple years ago. We traveled with our friends from Central IL the Steiners, Joe, Cheryl, Ethan(3) and baby Abby(10 weeks). Here's a bunch of pics that we took, cause I know that's what everyone wants.
Here is a pic of Jacob at home playing after playing in the water




Jacob and Ethan playing in the Barbie Jeep. Ethan was a pretty good driver, and Jacob like to ride along, but at some point they switched seats and eventually Jacob drove head on into one of my new trees, pretty funny to see the look on their faces, as well as all the dew on the tree falling on them when they hit. Don't worry the tree is ok. Just a minor scrape.This is Jacob Sticking his finger up the Moose's noseHere is Jacob sacked out in the truck in his favorite position.We went to a bear ranch that raised rescued Black bears and Jacob got to pet a bear cub, Don't have a picture of the petting, but you get the idea

Here's some pics from the Steiner house when we went down the weekend before vacation to go become Godparents for Abby.Here is Jacob driving Ethan around in Ethan's truck, it's a little more manly than the pink Barbie jeep, even if it is a Ford.Jacob and Ethan in the bike trailer at Mackinaw Island. We took day trip there and biked around the island, 8 miles with all 3 kids. Abby in one trailer and Jacob in his and Ethan in a Bike Seat. Don't they look so happy together. This lasted all of about ten minutes with them riding together before they started pestering each other, mostly Jacob bothering Ethan.Here is Jacob doing His I'm not ready to leave the beach yet routine. I'll just sit here, then you can't make me leave. Cute pic though with the Bridge in the Background. Longest Suspension bridge in the western hemisphere, 5 miles long. We Michiganders are very proud of our bridge. Here all the boys on the boat ride to the island This is pictures from my shortcut back to the cabin. Joe didn't like my roads, especially since his truck was only a week old. Gotta put some scratches and mud on it sometime. And as Chery asked him did you buy it to look at or are you going to drive it. Cheryl liked my shortcuts.
Here's the family in front of Thaquammen falls. (I don't know how to spell it)Here is Ethan feeding Jacob raisins Here is Carie with our new God Daughter Abby. She did very good on the trip, she went on the bikes on the boat, on Chris' shortcuts,


Man we need to get this kid to a dentist!Carie and Jacob tubing.
I gave Jacob and Ethan haircuts while we were up there, then Carie gave me what can only be described as a borderline Mohawk.Cheryl giving the boys a rideLeaving the Cabin, with a group picture

Monday, July 14, 2008

4th of July Family Weekend

Jacob has been a very lucky boy these past few weeks. First, G'ma Bushe & Pawpaw Gary came to stay for a week while I was on a business trip. Then, they left for a week's vacation, and we watched their dog, Maddie, while they were gone (yes, we had a 3-dog circus going for a while!) Then, the same day Bushe & Gary got back from vacation, G'ma Sue and Pawpaw Willie came. Then, over the 4th of July weekend, Aunt Laura & Uncle Matt came with Jacob's new (canine) cousin, Kona. (Maddie had gone home before then, preventing the dreaded 4-dog circus...) At the end of the 4th weekend, Laura, Matt, and G'ma Sue went home, but Pawpaw Willie stayed another week, helping us with our basement project. Jacob had a GREAT time with all his family!
Trip to the Zoo:
Jacob & Daddy feeding the giraffe!
Crazy Giraffe tounge!
Jacob & Pawpaw Willie
G'ma Sue - My head is stuck!!!! (and why are those wild dogs looking at me funny on the other side of the fence?)
Is that a zebra? No wait, it's just Aunt Laura!
Jacob taking a stroll with his new monkey lunch box.
Pawpaw Willie getting cozy with his date, the stroller...
Boating on Goguac Lake
G'ma Sue
Jacob & Daddy
Hanging Around the House
Pawpaw Willie giving Jacob a lift
Aunt Laura & her new puppy Kona
The Plane! The Plane!
Nope - it's just a smiley face! (Every 4th of July, Battle Creek hosts a big festival that includes hot air balloons & air shows. This year, the Thunderbirds were here.)
Reading books with Uncle Matt
Riding the New Tricycle
Just looking cute, hamming it up for the camera!
Check out my new (really short) haircut! Just like Daddy!
CHEESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!