Jacob's first Hannukah! He didn't get too many presents since he wouldn't know what they were yet anyway. But he's had a fun time learning how to light the menorah, playing with the dreidle and wearing his new yarmulke which has been handed down from his Daddy.
Since Rob and Stephanie have been so busy with Liam, it took some time for them to get around to distributing the photos of my trip there in October. So finally we have a photo of Jacob and Liam together! You can see that Jacob is reaching out to touch Liam's hand (with a little help from his Mama).
Jacob had his first swim today in the Parent-Tot class at the Paul Derda Recreation Center. Our swim teacher Dawn said we needed to wait another month before we try putting his head under water, but we had fun gliding around, kicking, and bouncing in the water.
Today was a BIG day for little Jacob. He had his first rice cereal, most of which ended up on his face and not in his mouth. But it gave him a chance to taste something new (other than mama's milk) and see how it felt in his mouth.
The momentous day has come and gone, and we now have the enduring legacy of having elected President Barack Obama! We are so proud to have done our part in the effort by volunteering as Obama precinct captains in the democratic primary and at the local Broomfield Obama office in the general election.
Jacob had two looks for his first Halloween celebration. There's the My First Halloween outfit and his baby lobster costume. Special shout out to the Gaddis family for the costume.
I know...two posts in one day...but I couldn't resist posting this photo of Jacob that I took last week.
This weekend Jacob and I got to meet my nephew Liam in Eugene, Oregon. Here is the little cutie all dressed up in his halloween attire at 3 weeks old. I'm thinking he does look a bit like my brother Rob, at least in the hairline. :)
This month we went back to Virginia for the first time as a family since Paul and I moved to Colorado in 2007. The impetus for our trip was the wedding of my good friend Kristen Dunne in Leesburg on October 10. It was a beautiful wedding and we were so excited to be able to be there to celebrate with Kristen and Walter. Being in VA, we also got to visit with lots of other friends and introduce them to our little peanut.
Ever since we got Gus last summer, my dream has been that I would wake up one morning and find Gus and Mable curled up together.
My new friend Claudia Landau was so kind as to lend me a couple of awesome baby wearing devices: a fleece sling and a moby. The moby is this incredibly long piece of fabric (about 10 feet) which I wrap all around me and slide Jacob into. I'm like an African woman going out to work in the field with her baby, LOL.
We've now lived in Colorado for almost a year and a half and while Paul has been skiing many times, I haven't spent much time in the mountains. This weekend we were invited to a party with the Zedecks in Steamboat Springs.
Hard to believe it's been 6 weeks since Jacob Inerfeld Zedeck was born on June 25, 2008! He surprised us all by making his debut 10 days early and was mercifully easy on his mommy who was only in active labor for 5 hours.
Did you know that my brother Rob and sister-in-law Stephanie are also pregnant?!? They're due in late November and Stephanie's about halfway there. It was fun to have them visit this weekend and especially funny to compare our baby bellies.
Ok, so the cake is hiding the belly a wee bit, but you get the idea. Big belly and boobs! And that's my mom Jacquie with me who threw a wonderful shower with help from Michelle and Esther.
Just found this awesome picture of me from cycling last summer. Hope I can get back to this body after baby Jacob arrives. Soon will be posting baby belly photos from the upcoming baby shower this weekend. Stay tuned!
In case you haven't heard the big news, baby Jacob Inerfeld Zedeck is on his way. He's scheduled for his big debut on July 4. Here he is at his last ultrasound 2 months ago; already smiling for the camera.
