JW Tumbles (Jacob's Gym)

Anyone that has met Jacob knows the endless energy

that comes out of this kid... ENDLESS... I enrolled

him in a gym this month and he LOVES it. I was really

worried about his ability to sit still and participate in

"circle time" doing follow-the-leader exercises. It took

a few times, but he is doing really well. He makes me

sit down at home and do them with him. We are on a break

until 8-31 and I can really tell he is missing it. (So is mommy

it is an hour that I don't have to dance like a monkey

to entertain this kid!) Below are some pictures I was able to

take during class.

Cugga Chugga Chugga Chugga

On Jacob's 19 month birthday (just a coincidence really...) we got him this train. He was not too sure about it at first. First, he put the possum on it to give it a go. Since he made it around the table alive, he decided to give it a shot. As you can tell in the 2nd picture, he is quite comfortable on it now - reading a book while driving. He takes a lot of toys for rides and has to tell the train hi every morning. (I just loved the poor kid's hair in the last picture!)

Move Over DJ Lance Rock - DJ J-COB in da Houuuse

As you probably all know, Jacob loves his YoGabbaGabba show. He is pretty fond of his DJ Lance get-up as well. It pays music and gives dance instructions. Jacob really gets his boogie on.

Well, I post the above picture at the risk of my husband grounding me from the computer forever - HA! I just could not resist though. DJ B Dawg in the house as well : ). Seriously...

To be fair, I will post an equally humiliating picture of myself!

CHEEEEEZE!

Can you tell this kid loves a camera or what! I got my camera out to check the battery and this is the look I got from across the room. I love this kid!

Happy 4th of July!!

We had a great time at the Quail Botanical Gardens this morning. Very low-key... not many folks and perfect for toddlers. Everyone met at the children's garden with their patriotic rides to parade through the gardens waiving their flags. I was so proud of our decorated wagon, but Jacob was not so impressed. He was more comfortable in Daddy's arms while his friends Ben and Even rode first class. I might have forgot to mention the parade to Billy, and he did ask me what I had got him in to, but he is a good sport for his boy. He already has plans for next year to have battery powered lights for the wagon - Oh Billy!

There were activities for the kids like potting your own plants, bubbles, a train and water features. Jacob's favorite thing was the train. This kid loves trains!

Family photo op!

Our nicely decorated ride!!!

Billy and Jacob with our friends Sally and Austie and (in the wagon) Ben and Evan.

Giddy up!

Ribbit Ribbit!

Playing in the water.

Loving the "choo choo".

More love for the "choo choo"

Jacob is 18 months old!

Well... I don't get good pictures at the Dr. office any more. Jacob is on to us. he knows exactly where he is and he does not much appreciate it.

33 inches long - 75th percentile
23.3lbs - 15th percentile
Says 16 words now.
His newest words are "all gone" as he brushes his hands together. He says THIIIIISSS for everything he wants (and he wants everything).
He now lets us know he has pooped by bringing us a diaper and wipes. He also knows what "go pee pee" means and can do it on command before bath time. Hmmm... potty training in the near future (I don't think so).
He is still a VERY picky eater. I struggle with every meal. He is such a skinny minny too. He eats well with a fork and loves broccoli.
He is quite the little monkey and keeps us on our toes climbing... everything! We are trying a gym for toddlers next week. Hopefully he can get his monkey wiggles out there!