The Hanks House

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

11 months

I can't believe in just one more month my baby is going to turn 1 year. This past year seems like it has flown by. Jacob is such a blessing to our family and we couldn't have been gifted with a better baby. He is as happy as can be and is constantly giving his mommy and daddy big smiles and giggles which melt our hearts. Our house is slowly becoming more and more baby proof each time he finds something new to explore. Army crawling is his preferred method of transportation only second to mommy and daddy helping him walk around the house, however, there is only so much a back can take as your bent over a baby. This past week he's discovered pulling himself up in his crib (when he's suppose to be napping) and pushing himself up to a sitting position. He's a big boy with tons of cute rolls everywhere. His 9 month appointment he weighed close to 23 pounds so I'm sure he's closer to 25 by now. We love him so much and are trying to hang on to every moment while we can and still enjoying him learn and grow at the same time. Here's a few portraits I got of him and us this past month through a local photographer. Enjoy!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Spaghetti

Jacob's first time eating Spaghetti. He LOVED it!

4th of July

We had a wonderful 4th this year. We kicked off the day by making a little road trip up to Bainbridge Island for their street fair and parade to get us in the Spirit. Jacob seemed to really like watching all the different colors and noises the entire day. He especially liked the fire engines and police cars when they flashed their lights and blew their sirens. The parade was cute and consisted of everything from the silver medalist on the American swim team to a pack of basset hounds. We then headed home for a fun BBQ with some family and went to watch the fireworks nearby at Henderson Bay. Jacob did so well and even smiled during the chaos that is the 4th of July. Such a brave boy!

Aunt Jackie and Uncle Jordan with Jacob

They even decorated their dump trucks

Aunt Jackie entertaining Jacob with bubbles

Monday, June 8, 2009

Jacob's first trip to Lodi

Mike, Jacob, and I had the opportunity to finally get down to Lodi, CA to visit Mike's parents and sisters. Mike set up a last minute meeting with a customer down in Stockton, CA and so Jacob and I tagged along for a nice visit with family. Jacob got to meet for the very first time his aunts Julie and Mary, uncle Eric, and cousins Alexa and Ryder. It was wonderful to get to see everybody and watch Jacob get to know each and every new face. Jacob and I stayed to played with Grandma Hanks and Alexa all day while Mike was meeting customers. Alexa was great with Jacob and entertained him the entire day. Mike would get home and then we would have an amazing meal made special by Grandma Hanks with all the family. We love you guys so much and wish that we could get more opportunities to get down there and see you. Mike, Jacob and I all send hugs your way.

Jacob and Grandpa Hanks

Jacob loves his Grandma

Alexa and Jacob = Best buds

I think they both were tired of me taking pictures

Aunt Julie and Jacob

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Aloha from Oahu

We had the opportunity to vacation in Hawaii this May with my parents (John and Jean Olsson) along with my little sister and brother (Joanna and Johnny). It was a absolute blast and I couldn't have asked for a more relaxing time. We stayed at the Marriott Beach Club in Ko Olina which is on the island of Oahu. It was Jacob's first long plane ride, as well as, trip to the beach and time in a pool. He was a dream travel baby. The plane ride went well and he even managed to charm the ladies sitting next to us so that there was no way they would be agitated at the slightest cry he made. Watching him on the beach was such a blast. He would be so content just to sit in the sand and play with the little granules in his hands. It took a little while for us to get him to warm up to the pool. I believe he was just overwhelmed by the size of it (not quite the same as the bath tub!) However, after awhile, he started to relax and enjoy himself. He absolutely loved the waterfalls the resort had falling all over the pool. We had such a great time and are already missing it.