November/December

We've been delinquent on posting pics to our blog. So here's a bunch of pictures of stuff from November and December.

Jacob figured out how to stand on his own. Here he is, modeling his Italian outfit. The slim cut Italian jeans and t-shirt fit our skinny child very well. Thanks for the t-shirt Kate & Tony!

Holding the TV remote for dad.


It actually snowed in Houston. Jacob didn't have a winter hat, so we went hat shopping that day.


Not a fan of hats at all. Cute cowboy, though.


Santa arrived on a canoe this year.


Meeting Santa for the first time.




Not too excited about this guy. Notice my friend's daughter Cara calmly watching Jacob's meltdown.




For Christmas, we went to visit my grandmother. Here he is with his grandmother and great-grandmother.


We call this his Max outfit, from "Where the Wild Things Are".

Hanging out

Just a couple of pictures of what we do all day.



On the big swing with daddy.

The Swing

We've been posting our pictures onto facebook instead of updating this blog. Here are some recent pictures of Jakey for those of you that don't have a facebook account.

Our first ride on a swing.







Jacob will be 9 months on Saturday. Hard to believe that he's already gone from this:


To this:

He's already climbing stairs, cruising and standing on his own. As our pediatrician said the other day, we're screwed!!

May 2009

It's been a while since I've posted anything on this blog, but that's because we've been back in the US and thoroughly enjoying being around friends and family! The summer has just flown by, and before you know it, Alex will be on his way back to Italy. Here are some pictures from May.

Our friend Christine is an awesome photographer and we asked her to take some family portraits. Here are two of me and Jakey.

Some candids taken around the house:

Hanging out in bed.


Dad & son in matching outfits.


Little munchkin!!

Weeks 9 & 10

We've grown by leaps and bounds these past two weeks!!


This awesome bear suit keeps Jacob warm when we go out at night so we don't have to worry about him constantly kicking off his blanket.


Jacob and mommy.


Sleeping with daddy.


Jacob loves to hang out with daddy.


Mellow.


All smiles!


Meeting uncle Tony for the first time.


Our first trip to Switzerland!!

Weeks 7 & 8

Some pics from the last two weeks.


Only 50 days old and almost too long for the car seat!!!


Our favorite place in the house, the changing table.


Sleeping with mommy.


With daddy in Padova.


Judith came to visit us this week. Jake really loved her as you can tell from this pic!

Weeks 5 & 6

In the bouncy chair we bought during our trip to the Army post.


Father & son: before


Father & son: after

In the Hospital

We spent six days in the hospital last week. Jacob had an infection, so the hospital put him on IV antibiotics. It wasn't the most fun we've ever had, but we got some great pictures! We're home now and everything's fine!!

Not really liking the hospital.

They put an IV in his left foot, hence the massive amount of gauze wrapped around his left leg.

Trying to sleep.

Showing off one of his many bandages.

Feeling better!

Passed out.

Grandma and Aunt Erin

Karen's mom and sister flew out to meet Jake and to lend a helping hand during his first couple of weeks at home. Their timing couldn't have been any better as Jake ended up in the hospital for 6 days. We are so thankful that they were here to help us out!

Love at first sight.


Proud Grandma.


Meeting aunt Erin for the first time.

Week 2

The fans made a sign for Jacob at Alex's game on Sunday.

He's constantly moving his head around, checking things out.

Getting ready to poop!

His favorite place to sleep.

Daddy burping Jake.

Grandma's here!!!