Life has hit hard the past few weeks for me, with school, work, housework, and job applications. Since I’ve been neglecting my posting, here’s an update:
Jacob has been continuing to grow and become much more interactive with us. He is now able to track faces even from several feet away, often following mom and dad as they walk by him. Jacob is still very interested in bright lights and windows though – they tend to get his attention the most. Grunts have become a little more verbal, with some different noises appearing and the very early stages of what appears to be communication.
Last week was Elise’s birthday, so the three of us went out to eat at the Iowa River Power restaurant. Afterwards, Jacob spent time with Judy and Len Duncan while Elise and I went to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It was an awesome concert, and it was good for Elise to get a short break from Jacob.
Other than that, it is business as usual as Jon does the school/work thing and Elise stays home with Jacob. We are continuing to spruce up the home in preparation for placing it on the market and the possibility of moving, provided a career opportunity comes along. In the meantime, the baptism is coming quickly and here are some more pics:
