Father's Day / Ellis Island

This was actually Ken's second Father's Day, since Jake was born at 9:17pm on Father's Day last year. I made sure that Ken knows he's not getting a baby for every Father's Day :)
So this year we visited Ellis Island and Central Park with Grandmother and Dan and had a wonderful day. Except for me, this was everyone's first trip to Ellis Island. Everyone seemed to really enjoy it, and Jake enjoyed the air conditioning. Hopefully he'll appreciate the history lesson next time we visit. Happy Father's Day to my hubby / Jake's awesome Daddy, our Dads, and all the wonderful Dads we know!





This was his first time to drink out of a water bottle.
He is a pro and LOVES it.




The Bow Bridge in Central Park...Jake was sleeping by this point
but for the rest of us, it was a great way to end a great day.

Happy Birthday Jake Parker!

Jake had such an amazing birthday party. We can't believe it's been a year since he made his first appearance in this world. We feel so blessed to be able to raise this incredible little man and have had the best (and craziest, least restful, sometimes stressful but amazing) year of our lives! Happy Birthday Jake!!









The first cupcake....



You sure this is ok?


Where have you been all my life?


This is delicious! You want some?


Or maybe I'll just eat it....


Messy and sticky but so worth it!

We have a climber!

Jake's first stair climb was a few days ago, and today he did the whole staircase! So big.

High Five

Jake's new trick...we're so proud.

Memorial Day (aka FLAGS!)

Flags are currently Jake's favorite object and he points out every one he sees. Memorial Day came at just the right time because we were able to see lots of flags in just a few days. Jake even celebrated with a flag that was just his size.