Angel Adventure Walk

On October 13, 2007, Johnna, Jake, mom and I traveled to Phoenix to meet up with family and friends for the Angel Adventure Walk. This event was held to raise money and awareness for the National Brain Tumor Foundation and we walked in memory of my cousin Jaydie who fought the tough fight against cancer for nearly a year. The walk was 5k and Jake only made it one lap before crashing. Before we left, the NTBF announced that the Jaydie Lynn King Foundation had raised more money than any other group that participated. Way to go team!!!

Grandma Feeds Baby Byrd

My mom got a kick out of the way Jake opened his mouth like a little "Byrd" when we would feed him and I couldn't help recording it for everyone else to see.

Happy Birthday Grandma

In August our family celebrated my grandmother's 70th birthday with a huge surprise party. As a part of the celebration a professional photographer was there and took many great family photos. Jake was dressed to impress with his white button down and black pants. He's not even a year old and we already know he's going to be very popular with the ladies.

Jumper vs. Saucer

My mom had bought Jake one of those jumpers and he absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, his saucer didn't bounce quite as well. But Jake sure gave it everything he had and seemed to have a good time. We are a bit concerned that the constant rattling of his noodle could result in more drooling and maybe even a funny twitch.

I think we need a taller crib

I walked in to Jake's room to get him out of his crib only to find out that he was nearly out of it already. Not quite, but he was standing at the railing gnawing at the wood. Now whenever we try to put him down for his nap he immediately stands at the railing and starts gnawing.