5 Weeks

Here are lots of pictures of Jacob from the past month or so!  Unfortunately my nice camera lens broke right before Jacob was born so these are all from our phones.  However, I am very excited about my new lens (Happy early Birthday to me!!) and so hopefully I'll be able to take some better pictures from now on!!

Jacob is growing so fast!  He weighed 10lbs. 4oz. at his 1 month appointment. He grew/stretched out another inch as well.  We were blessed to see some awesome smiles this past week.  He especially loves to smile at Gabi. :)  It melts my heart every time.  He still has all of his hair and it is lightening up a little bit. He isn't quite as dark as Maya was, but he seems to have my skin tone and a lot of my features.  Maya looked a lot like Joe, so it is fun to have my own mini-me. :)

He is sleeping well and is now sleeping 4-5 hour stretches at night, waking up to eat and then going right back to sleep.  He gets a little grumpy in the evening, but is pretty chill and good-natured during the day.  I love that he is more alert and interactive now.  The girls like it too.  They are really good at entertaining him and still love to hold him.  It is nice that they are old enough to be so helpful...I still haven't taught them how to change a diaper...that may be coming soon!

Morning Nap

Happy Boy...trying to capture a smile!

Big sister snuggles

Building a fort for Jacob...the first of many to come I'm sure!

Gotta love those "sleep smiles"!

Loves tummy time!

 Gabi & Maya love to "fix" Jacob's hair!  Sorry these won't turn...

fauxhawk!



Naptime with Daddy



Bath time is lots of fun!  The girls think it is hilarious that he almost always manages to pee in the bathtub. ;)

 On the weekend of June 29th, we all went to Alliance, NE to attend my Uncle Don's Memorial service.  He passed away earlier this year.  Although it was a sad event to say the least, I was thankful for the chance to see all of my cousins and aunts and uncles.  We are all spread across the country and abroad, so these occasions do not happen very often.  In fact, the last time I saw many of them was at my Grandma Genie's funeral 3 years ago.  After the service, we went to the family cabin near Crawford.  Don's ashes were spread and we enjoyed a sunny and wonderful afternoon.  Jacob got to meet everyone and received lots of cuddles.

My cousin Cheri's daughter, Jenna, with Jacob

Quality time with Grammy Mary :)

Jacob got to meet Uncle Tom!!

 We stopped in Spearfish on the way back home, so Jacob could meet Grandma Fern!

This is a very special picture...4 Generations of Halls!  We are so thankful that Jacob will grow-up surrounded by very hard-working, genuine, tough, and caring men.

 

 

 

 

This is what happens when a tired mama of three tries to make herself a cup of coffee in the morning.  Oops.  Joe thought it was so funny he decided to take a picture of it and then of course showed all of his coworkers. :)  This too shall pass...we are cherishing every second of our three special kiddos.

 

 

I will try to be better about posting pictures more often!  Lots of love!  Tara