Monday, October 13, 2014




Jake had a fun day at the Oakland Zoo with his pals Declan and Kieren.



Jake had his first real teeth cleaning at the dentist.  He did such a great job.  There were some moments he wasn't sure about, but no tears!

Jake was watching Curious George on TV while having all of his Curious George books on the table.  Jake is a big fan.


Jake trying on a Halloween costume.

Now that Cole is big enough to sit in the high chair, Jake wants to get back in there to eat.  Cole has been relegated to a little chair on the coffee table.  Looks like we need to dust off the back up high chair at Grandma's house.



The family unit went over for a play date at our new neighbor's house.  They have a little girl named Vienna who will be in the grade between Cole and Jake. 


Jake is reluctantly letting Cole play with all of "his" toys.

Sunday, October 12, 2014




Cole looks on from the stroller while Jake explores the playground at Bel Aire school (where the boys will go for grades 3, 4, 5).

Daddy and Cole having a fun time at Hay Day.



Jake had a lot of fun in the petty zoo at Hay Day.



Jake logging some jumpy house time at Hay Day.



The family unit hanging out with some friends at Blackie's Hay Day.  Lots of good food and fun.  Jake looooooved the BBQ!


Jake getting an ice cream treat from Grandma Ida after dinner on a Saturday night.



Jake and Cole's Great Aunt Lena (Whitney's Aunt) is in town for bit and is getting a lot of great playtime with the boys. 



Cole is starting to use his water cup on his own.

Slowly but surely, the playing field is starting to even out.

Cole is officially pulling up...


This year, the family unit hung out at our annual neighborhood block party with 3 other families that have kids that will be in either Jake or Cole's class in school. 

Grandpa Bob came into town to pick up Grandma Kathy at the end of her latest two week stay.  As Grandma and Grandpa at sushi, Jake learned how to use chopsticks to eat his fruit.


Cole really enjoyed sitting with Grandma Kathy listening to music on her phone. 



Cole and Grandma Kathy playing catch in the playroom.


The boys are actually showing signs of playing together.  We'll see how that takes shape...