Up Up and Away

We've officially declared Jake walking! It's been a slow progression over the last 2 or 3 weeks. This video was taken a couple of weeks ago so he's gotten better since then but it's the only video we have so far. It's still pretty strange to see him up and going on his own but so exciting! We expect to be running around the house very soon!!

Take time...

One of the cutest things EVER.

Play It Again, Sam

Who'd have known there were so many ways to play (and eat) a xylophone?

Happy 4th (of July)!

Yes, we are a month late in posting our 4th of July pictures. That is a direct result of how busy we've been. It's been good busy but definitely a busy summer. More to come.

We had a wonderful 4th of July at the lake with Grandma and Grandpa. Jake had lots of quality time with them playing outside in the beautiful weather, saw a great parade, and saw LOTS of flags. And we had lots of adventures sailing, kayaking, biking, etc. I was able to keep Jake off the sailboat this year. Hoping we can wait a few more before he joins Daddy in the water :)

Peace, Love, Music...and a Birthday!

On Jake's actual birthday, we took a trip to Woodstock. Or the field that was once Woodstock. It was the most beautiful day and the museum was amazing (Jake slept through it). We all had fun stepping back in time and rolling in the field - and didn't even have to bathe in the pond!



Our flower child.

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!