Five Months!

Today Jacob is five months old! I can't believe how quickly time has gone by. He is constantly changing. Since last month's update he has become a lot more alert. He can spot me as far as twenty feet away and always gives me a smile. He loves to smile at anyone who smiles at him. He also is rolling over and enjoys spending some time in the Bumbo, exersaucer, and jumper although he still loves his activity gym. He will put anything in his mouth, and I am surprised at how quickly he can grab things. Here are a few photos of the last few weeks:

January 3

Jan. 4--first day of the jumper (Also the day Boise State won it's Bowl game!)

About a week and a half ago Jacob got sick. He had a fever for three days and whined a lot, but he didn't really have any other symptoms. Here are before and after shots of an impromptu nap in the easy chair.

I took this picture a couple of days ago. Jacob is almost ready for the umbrella stroller. We haven't had a chance to use it, though, because it has been raining for almost a whole week straight!

Happy Birthday, Tijs!

On December 27, Jacob went to his first birthday party for his cousin, Matijs. I wish the picture was better, but I know this will be the first of many pictures together as the two are only 8 months apart. It seems like a lot now, but things will quickly change!

4-month update

Jacob is now 4 months old! I can't believe how big he is getting. He now weights 16 lbs and 3 oz and is 27 inches tall! He is going to outgrow his infant seat carrier before I know it. Actually, he still has 3 inches to go, but I can hardly believe how much he fills it out compared to when we first brought him home from the hospital. He is still drinking only breastmilk; I haven't quite decided when to start with the rice cereal... He doesn't roll over yet because he still can't stand to be on his stomach (I'm a bad mommy for not making him do it more often!) but he does roll to the side a lot more. He has also recently found his feet and plays with them. Naps are still very short and not very often, but he still sleeps great at night--7 to 8 hours straight isn't unusual.

Here is a picture of Jacob in a bumbo. Go Boise State!

Christmases 2009

Jacob got to celebrate Christmas twice this year. First, we celebrated with my family on Dec. 23 at my sister's house in Ripon. The de Jongs were all there, so we had quite a big bunch--19 people! It was so nice to see everyone, especially Deb's kids because we don't get to see them so much. They hadn't met Jacob yet either, so that was really nice!








On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day we went to Larry's parents' house. On Christmas Eve, we had a wonderful ham dinner and then played Rook. On Christmas Day we came back there after church and opened presents! We had a really great time! We even played bean bag toss inside the house! Overall, Jacob did pretty well, although now it's 10:15 the next morning, and he's still in his crib! I guess he was pretty tired from all the excitement!

McDonald's with the Van Duyn men

I thought is was time for Jacob to meet my Van Duyn cousins and Uncle Harold. Also, he needed to see his Great-Grandpa who is almost 98 years old! Every Saturday whoever wants to meets at the McDonald's in Ripon. It's usually all men, but I've gone a few times because it's a good chance to see all of them, especially my grandpa. Here is Jacob and one of his five great-grandparents.

Thanksgiving

We had two Thanksgivings this year--Thanksgiving day with my family at my sister Cindy's house and a Friday Thanksgiving dinner at Larry's parents' house. Jacob was kind of crabby at both of them because he wouldn't fall asleep. However, he was able to take this cute picture with his cousin Matijs. This was seconds before Tijs hit Jacob in the face and he started bawling. It is a cute picture, though. No, Jacob is not already sitting up--I am kneeling behind him holding him.

3 Months!

Jacob is now three months old. Here are a few pictures of the past few weeks...


Nov. 3 This is the ONLY time I put Jacob on his stomach that he didn't immediately start complaining. He absolutely HATES tummy time. I know I should make him do it more, but it's hard to see him so upset. He can lift his head up, though, and hold it up for quite a while.


Nov. 5 This is the first time I put him in the exersaucer. He can't exactly put weight on his legs yet nor does he have the endurance to stay in it very long. I put him in it for like five minutes, and he seems to like it. I can't wait until he can really enjoy it.


Nov. 21 Bath time. He seems to be okay with taking a bath, but it's definitely not one of his favorite things. At least he doesn't cry when the water gets in his eyes and mouth. He actually seems to like it!


Nov. 22 On his three-month birthday Larry and I drove to Sacramento to see Uncle Mike and Aunt Karena. Here the boys are cheering on the 49ers (notice the 49er colors) who ended up losing. Jacob was too intent on the game to smile for the camera.


Nov. 23 Jacob enjoys sitting up in Grandma Great's big chair. He is really starting to play with toys and enjoy looking at them. He has changed so much in the past few weeks. It's exciting to see him do new things!