Shhh... I'm watching Coach Saban.

The other night Matthew and I were watching the local evening news.  Jacob was laying on his playmat and Matthew was sitting and playing with him.  Well the next thing we know the sports segment was on and Jacob's eyes were glued to the tv.  Nick Saban was giving a press confrence and Jacob started cooing at the tv.  He watched the entire sports segment with a huge smile on his face.  I guess his daddy has done a good job of sharing his love of Alabama football. 

Jacob's First Bama Game

We may have been in the hospital, but the boys were not gonna miss Jacob's first game.

Jacob & His Pumkins

I'm Ready for Halloween!

We had big plans over the weekend to take Jacob to the pumpkin patch. As a little girl I remember going to the local farmer's market and picking out my pumpkin. There was always a little haunted house that we would go through before or after picking out our pumpkins and it always freaked me out. I have fond memories of those times so I wanted to start the tradition of picking out our pumpkin with Jacob. To me just going to Publix and getting one out of the bin just wasn't an option (that is what we have done the last few years). Halloween is by far my favorite holiday so I want it to be special for Jacob. Well Saturday rolled around and the weather was terrible. Rather than go to the big pumpkin patch with a hay ride and all that good stuff, we decided to simply go to the pumpkin patch set up by the boyscouts. This one is basically a small patch of land with pumpkins spread out. Not 100% what I was wanting but better than Publix, and Jacob wouldn't enjoy a hayride yet anyway. As soon as we got out of the car the wind hit our faces and we knew Jacob didn't need to be out in the elements. We hurriedly picked out our pumpkin and got back in the car. I was so disappointed. I at least wanted to take his picture picking out his first pumpkin. Instead we took a few when we got home. The point is we started the tradition and maybe next year will be more exciting.

"Mommy, did you forget your camera has a delete button?" ~Jacob

One night after Jacob's bath, I decided to get out the camera.  I took a number of pictures, but this one was my favorite.  His hair hasn't been brushed yet and I just love the face.  On a daily basis, Jacob comes up with new faces and sounds.  I look forward to what each day will bring.  I love watching him grow.

Party at Alex's Crib

During Jacob's first trip to visit the family, we stopped by our friends Bradley and Tammy's house. They have also had a recent addition to their household. Matthew and Bradley have known each other for many years, in fact they went to school together. One day Bradley called Matthew with the news that he and Tammy were pregnant. Matthew said "you are never gonna believe it but we are pregnant too." The compared dates and as it turned out Tammy and I were due right about the same time. At around 20 weeks we both discovered that we were having boys. We have had fun comparing notes and experiences with someone that was at the same point in their pregnancy. Alex was born the Sunday before Jacob and we couldn't wait for the two to meet. We just knew they would be fast friends. During our visit, Tammy and I found ourselves sitting alone in the living room. Matthew, Bradley, and the boys had made their way into the nursery and had been there for some time. This is how we found Alex and Jacob. They were watching the mobile in Alex's crib and having a blast. I don't know if they really ever knew the other one was there but it was very cute and I was glad I had my camera to capture the moment. I am so excited our boys will be able to grow up together. I only wish we lived a little closer.

Sleep...I Need Some

I really should be sleeping right now.  Instead, I am posting to my blog about needing sleep.  Dumb I know.  Jacob had been sleeping every night from 11p.m to about 6a.m.  I had worked very hard to accomplish this.  Well, we the night we went out of town for the first time, Jacob decided he needed to wake up in the middle of the night.  I got him back to sleep without a ton of trouble but still I was tired the next day.  Now I was nervous about going out of town to begin with, but with Jacob deciding he wasn't going to sleep through the night I was really nervous.  All was well however the first three nights we were out of town.  Then we got to Nashville to see my sister.  For some reason that night Jacob decided to wake up around 3:30a.m.  He would not go back to sleep without a quick meal so I fed him.  The next night when we got home 3:00a.m rolled around and Jacob was awake.  It has been this way since we got back.  Some nights he goes back to sleep pretty easily.  One night I just had to sleep sitting up and hold him.  I was too tired to even try to lay him down.  Matthew and I both have theories as to what is going on.  I guess we will just have to experiment.  Typically Jacob takes a couple of naps throughout the day.  I usually take at least the morning nap with him and sometimes I nap throughout the day when he does.  This week I have missed more morning naps and I am starting to feel it.  I hope to get in a couple of naps tomorrow and the housework will just have to wait.  In the meantime I am going to bed.  Hopefully we will ALL sleep til morning!

Sleeping On the Couch

Angel Baby!

Video of Jacob Stretching

Jacob has just learned how to stretch.  Typically after he is finished eating he will stretch back like he is exhausted.  This particular video is of him waking up. 
Video of Jacob Stretching

Jacob In His Sailor Outfit

I just love Jacob in this little outfit! He looked so cute. I do believe his hat was my favorite part.

Jacob and His Bear

I put Jacob in his swing today and tucked his bear in with him. I originally put his arm around the bear but when I went back to check on Jacob this is how I found him. I thought it was so sweet so I took a picture.