I am Batman!

Notice the really cool cape, gloves, Batman undies and utility belt!  This is what he has been walking around the house in for the past few days.  Jen is Spidey-Mommy, I am Robin-Daddy, Bailey is Bailey-Wolverine and we go around the house with Batman and put the bad guys in Jail.  Just look at that face... I guess he is working on his method acting.

Happy Third Birthday Jake

I am not sure how it happened, but Jake turned three this month.  Unfortunately he spiked a really high fever on his birthday.  Before he started feeling sick, we were able to go to see a movie and have some fun.  Thankfully by his party a few days later he was feeling like is usual three year old self.  

Check out the cool Spidey umbrella and goggles Grandmother and Dan got for Jake's third birthday.

 

He was so proud that he could open it all by himself that he literally did it all day long.  It's shocking he hasn't worn out the umbrella yet.  Here's to hoping it rains at some point this summer so he can open it outside in the rain at least once.  If not, we might have to use it in the shower.

We had a party at a local farmstead for Jake and some of his "classmates".  The theme was Batman, but I am sure you didn't need me to tell you that as you will see in the following pictures.

 He got some really cool gifts, most of which were superheroes.  PEFECT!

Jen found some really cool cupcake toppers, but as with most things kids, there was some assembly required.  

 Is it really possible that Jake is three already?  Where has the time gone...

 This brings back memories of his first birthday when he had a cupcake for the first time.  His enthusiasm for cupcakes has not waned at all over the past two years!  He gets that from both his parents. Click here and scroll down to see how he attacked the cupcake two years ago.

 Batman and Batwoman

 He caught his first fish at the pond!  If you look really closely, you can see a fish in the center of the picture.  By the standards of the pond at the farmstead, this is a pretty big fish.  By the end of the day he had caught about five fish in all, with their total weight adding up to probably less than one pound.

My First Soccer Game

Jake started organized soccer last weekend.  His team is the Yellow Giraffes.  You would think he is being sponsored by Umbro with all the soccer gear he has.  

The Last 9 Months

OK, so the last 9 months have been a little crazy and unfortunately we haven't updated the blog on a regular basis. In order to get you caught up, here is a brief summary of our past 9 months....

     
September - We all live in Kansas now.



October - Halloween costumes that pay homage to our new home state of Kansas.



Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Toto (cut out of the picture)



This is just a cute picture!

November - Our every other year professional photo shoot.




December - Christmas in NY with Buzz Lightyear.



Hanging with Bailey on the floor



January - Spent some time with Mickey at Disney Land.



March - Grandma and Pop Pop came to visit us in Kansas.



Walking with Grandma on the grass.




April - Check out all the goodies the Easter Bunny left.



I am Batman/Spidey/The Easter Bunny!



May - A family photo for school



June - Eating a pretzel at the farm. Go Mets!

Now you are all caught up with the past few months. Time to resume the blog on a more regular basis. See you soon.