Still here...

I haven't forgotten that I'm responsible for updating and maintaining our blog...just gotten a little distracted by other things. Its been a rough couple weeks, and hopefully soon, things will get back to normal. Then, perhaps, I can manage a real update or two with more pictures from the summer.

The dog...

Jake doesn't get much 'air time' these days. Once Jack came along he took his rightful place as....wait for it...the DOG. Before, he was kind of like the baby (I cried the first time I left him at the kennel...not so much these days). Despite the dramatic decline of attention...he's hanging in there.

Ava was teaching Jake where his nose, eyes, ears, and feet were (it was pretty funny).

Yeah, these are pretty much my sentiments exactly.

Jake is with us for the long haul (barring any major catastrophe), but I have to admit that when certain members of the family (who shall remain nameless for their protection lol) recently had to part ways with their canine companion--I definitely felt a twinge of jealousy for their new dog-free existence. (Sorry, Jake.....)

Ahhh...Refreshment

Jack loved drinking from his own big boy cup...only problem is that he isn't quite ready for the volume. Most of it would run out of his mouth and all over his clothes, but he'd keep doing it over and over again. It was so funny!

More Recent Interactions

Jack: Do-g
Mommy: Yes, there's the dog!
Daddy: He's saying DAD, not dog. Because daddy's #1!!!
Jack: (shakes his head)

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Earlier today, I was laying ont he couch, and Jack comes running up and kisses my cheek (you know, the way Jack kisses--opens mouth wide and then bumps his limps against your face). Then he turns his head and leans in so I could kiss his cheek. Jack isn't so big on showing affection...so when he does its extra special. It was quite sweet!!!