Saturday, October 3, 2009

Oct 2 - Jake's Blessing

(PLEASE LOOK ALL THE WAY DOWN - THERE ARE 3 NEW ENTRIES)
While they were in Orlando, Jenna and Ivan decided to quickly pull together the Blessing for Jake. The cute white outfit is the one that all the grandsons have worn and it fit just right. Very classy looking baby!! Jake is always smiling!!!!!!! Grandmother's beaming.....
Seriously - does this child ever take a bad photo? I think not!
We do have to work a bit harder at ensuring the adults are looking their best, but not him.

Oct 1 Chatterley's here for Adam's Wedding

Jenna and Ivan were here for Adam's wedding. The weather was gorgeous!
Later in the day, we joined them for the ring ceremony and reception at the Chatterley's. Ivan was mesmerizing the kids with a tiny lizard. Allison was fascinated, but didn't want to get too close!
Maris is the "Jake master" - whether sleeping or awake, Jake is a sweety!
Allison made it 1/2 down the sidewalk and then detoured with tears, but not for long. She bounced back and was happy again.
We really enjoyed the evening and spending time with everyone. Weddings are wonderful.

September 30 - Chatterley's visit

Jenna and Ivan were in Orlando for Ivan's brother Adam's wedding. Jake is 6 months old now. Old enough to smile and do lots of cute stuff....but not crawling or rolling over yet, so he's easy to keep track of. Never cries - love that! He thought Dasher was funny. It was the first time for Ruth, Ilga and Kristin to meet him. Kristin drove all the way over from Tampa with Karington which was wonderful so that we had all 3 grandkids together for the 1st time. We're smiling! Blue, blue, blue....eyes, sweaters, shirts..... Jenna's friend Ashley stopped by to visit so there was a lap for each one. Out of 4 photos, this is the only one where all 3 kids are on a lap and looking at the camera. Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle...... Kristin always thinks about the best "photo op". She realized that Allison and Karington had the same dress, so she brought it with her and dressed the alike. Awwwwwwwww!!!!!! How cute is that!? The last time they were together Karington was just a few weeks old - now she's 9 months.
Jake is so photogenic! Looks a bit like Charlie Brown, don't you think?