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We have had a lot going on the past couple weeks. We are starting to potty train Jake. He is not totally gung-ho on it but he really enjoys the M&M he gets after going. If you catch him at the right time he will pee and occasionally poop in the potty. he is not always telling us he has to go but its a start! Since we were starting we bought him some "big boy" undies. I put some on him the other day and asked him to model for me. This is what I got!






Jake loves to be like his Daddy and play "fighterfighter" we brought out one of kurts old bunker coats and a helmet. Sorry the pics are a little distorted, not sure why but they are cute





I decided to do a Mud Run which is like an 8k on steroids. It is through soft sand, water, mud pits, tunnels, over walls and through trails. I started running on the beach to train for this and thought I was doing pretty good-- HAHAHA. We got a team together from work to do the run. When you run as a team you have to all start and finish together. omg, i thought i was going to pass out, vomit and aspirate my vomit then the docs on my team would have to revive me in the middle of the course. I have done many runs, triathlons and even a half marathon and I have NEVER felt soo horrible on a run before. Luckily my team was fantastic and helped me though. I think we still finished the 5 miles in just over an hour! (waiting on official time)
I still had fun in a sick torturous way and think I might do another!








last but not least... Donna came down for a couple days and helped us paint the dining room. I cant say I had much to do with it, Kurt and Donna did most of the work, I was either working or entertaining jake. But we finally got rid of the horrible teal and I LOVE it. They put up chair rail and the only thing left is to change out the light. We are very appreciative for the help, I dont think Kurt or I realized how much work it was going to be. I love it more each day and cant wait to have a big family dinner in the room!

birthday party fun!

We had a party for Jake. We knew it was going to be hot so we had a baby pool, play sprinkler, water table and squirt guns. I think it was supposed to be 95 that day but luck rolled our way and a big thunderstorm came through which passed over us without raining but brought us a nice breeze and perfect cloud cover dropping the temp to about 85! we all had a blast!








Jake had so much fun and we are so appreciative and thankful for all the people who came and enjoyed the day with us!

His present was this playhouse. kurt and I plus the grandparents all chipped in! it even has a doorbell!






We bought Jake a tricycle. We initially got it a couple weeks ago but when we put it together it was broken, so had to send it back and re-order. He cant pedal yet but it has a parent steer bar so we can walk with him and control it. He really likes it!

Jake is 2!

Jake turned 2 on the 11th! By the time his birthday rolled around we had him saying " I'm 2, Mason be 3" (we just came back from visiting Mason)
We had a pretty low key day, Kurt had to work and my parents were heading back up to NOVA in the afternoon. we started out at the beach. Ut was a perfect beach day. Not too hot and super LOW tide so there were small pools all over that Jake loved to run and play in.





I love these picture of Jake and PopPop





He is SUPER Serious about pushing his dump truck





After the beach we went to eat pancakes. Which Jake gave a rating of "dewicious"



I attempted to put Jake down for a nap which he fought for 2 hours. So instead we picked up some icecream and went to the firehouse to visit Daddy. Jake loves the "fiacucks" and insists on putting the seat belt on, rolling down the window and having the door closed!











Jake LOVES Cpt. Hudak


We had his 2 year appointment, he is in the 85% weight (32lbs) and 65% height ( i didnt catch his height due to all the screaming). The Doctor said he looks great and talks more like a 3 yo than a 2 year old. I would have to agree. Yesterday Kurt was throwing him in the air and he said " I flying like an airplane"

We are excited about his birthday party this coming weekend!

Back to Cali

We headed back to Cali this past week. Me, my mom and Jake traveled from the Atlantic to the Pacific to visit family and friends. Jake did FABULOUS. he loves airplanes so he was super excited to fly in the airplane. We bought a portable dvd player which was a great purchase, read books, took a nap and played with some toys. Before we knew it we landed! We had a nice dinner and just relaxed after taking naps the first day. Jake took a 5 hour nap and we had to wake him up. The following day we went to Santa Barbara with Aunt Gail. It was a little chilly but was of course perfect weather by the time we left.




On sunday we had a picnic in the park with our relatives and friends. They had never met jake before so it was a chance for them to get to hang out with him.






Congrats Jill on the engagement!

SUnday night Maryl, Josh and Mason came home and the boys were super excited to see each other. Jake had to learn that all the awesome toys were NOT his! Of course the big firetruck was his favorite. "drivin just like Daddy"



On Monday, Jake and I hung out with Maryl and Mason and Mom went out with her friends.



Jake loved chasing after Mason and running from the waves





The boys loved the beach, chased the waves and played outside ALL day!



this is what we heard all the way home from the beach


We had a lot of fun and there are so many pictures, I couldnt post them all. Look to Shutterfly for more pics!