Fingerpainting

Yesterday, Jacob got to fingerpaint with corn syrup and food coloring. He had a great time. He would paint a little, then lick a little, then paint, then lick, etc. We made 2 Chrismtas tree ornaments.

Faces

How can a child go from being so mad to such a big smile in a matter of moments??? Notice the tears still dripping off the face...

First snow

some random pics

What's for supper, Jacob?

Happy Halloween!

It's been ages since I've posted any pictures, but here are a few of Jacob in his frog costume. We went a few places trick-or-treating, although he didn't really "get" it. When we'd first go into someone's house, he'd start to cry--I think he thought we were going to leave him there. If they had animals or pumpkins though, then he was happy. He's always loved animals, and he's really into pumpkins right now--maybe cuz' he sees them EVERYWHERE!!! He likes to try and "hug" the animals--which is kinda comical, as they are usually much faster than he, and he usually lands on the floor trying to catch them.

Jacob's big day

After a busy day of doing laundry, catching up his Curious George reading, cleaning the kitchen, and learning to use a fork, he was ready for some R&R.

Helping in the garden.

Mouth stuffed full of tomato.

Eating a tomato.

Picking a tomato.

Eating and picking a tomato.

Picking a watermelon.

Jacob loves to be in the garden. It was so funny watching him pick those -green- tomatoes! He'd grab one, take a bite, throw it on the ground, take another, etc., etc. I tried to get him to come help me pick the cherry tomatoes, but he kept insisting on heading back to his own plant. Then he tried to pick some watermelons, but they were a little heavy!

What's in here?

More big shoes

Big shoes to fill

J has been fascinated with shoes and feet ever since he was a little baby. He's always loved to play with shoes, and his feet are still the only part of his body he will reliably point to when asked. Right now he thinks it's HILARIOUS to put on a big person's shoe and try to walk.

A Day at the Pool

I bought this little wading pool for Jacob. He wasn't too sure at first, but once he got in, he saw how fun it was to splash around. He especially liked putting Mom's shoes in and out of the water.

Father's Day at the Zoo

On Father's Day this year, we decided to take Jacob to the Minot Zoo. Dads got in free! Jacob loved it, because he loves all animals, so it was definitely a day well spent.

Springtime fun at the Ongstad farm

OK, I saw the baby chick; What's next? A new baby chick and new puppy!

Hmmm, What's over here?

Hank likes to play fetch when I throw him the ball!

Yeah! I guess Mom didn't see me eat this dirt!