Just wanted to post and let everyone know that Jake is still doing well and growing like a weed. He’s almost 13 pounds. He’s so happy and smart and alert. I’m making it my mission to capture his funniest moments on camera this week. Thursday we leave for Illinois to see our family. We can’t wait, our first family vacation. I also wanted to share a little story…don’t forget to check out the slideshow below!

The other day I was changing Jake in the nursery and looking for a clean bib when i noticed something caught his attention. He was holding his head up and craning around to see this picture we have on the wall of his birthmom holding him in the hospital. My normally noisy kid was silent and just staring. I said “that’s your birthmom, L., do you remember growing in her tummy?” he just kinda looked at me and looked back. Then I said “she loved you so much that when you were born she picked out mommy and daddy just for you” and all of the sudden a huge smile…still quiet…but a huge grin. A little brain already contemplating and understanding.