Merry Christmas!

You could blame us for a lame two weeks of not posting... OR... you could be happy that we've waited for some totally cute pictures.  I'll let you be the judge of that as soon as we get back to MN and are able to post these!  

It's Jacob's first Christmas and we're in GB with our families after a white knuckle morning drive with the Wilson family.  Andrew looks so big, it's so cool to see how he's growing and imagine how big JT will be next year.  Wearing his I love Santa outfit, Jacob received some amazing gifts from his loving family.  We are blessed to have such a great family and support system.

On our way into town, Jacob stopped by his late Grandpa Terry.  It was an emotional time for dad, but another part of the growing process as a father.  Duncan was a good boy as usual, afraid of the wipers, as usual and sleeping, as usual.  

To you and yours, happy holidays!  

Pictures and posts to come.  Much love

- Adam, Melissa, Jacob and Duncan

Lots Going On!

Well, we "survived" a lot over the last few weeks! Jacob had his first week of school (arguably harder on us than him), we are getting closer to a consistent schedule, and Jacob is working through his first cold. Ewwwww...

It could be the first week of daycare and adapting to germs, but something is going around and he's got his first fever as well as his first day home from school. With the first day off from school, comes the first time Melissa and I have had to plan around our work schedules. As usual, not a problem - we're going splitzies tomorrow... we're a awesome team if I may say so myself.

It's quickly approaching XMAS and Jacob's 3 month birthday - this last weekend he got to meet his cousins Ava and Grace! He also got to see Aunt Diana and Grandma Karen. The girls brought Jacob some of their old toys, a really selfish gift and much appreciated. He's loving the sights and sounds of his guitar. We got to spend some great time together and showed them how JT likes to laugh and smile. Below are a few pictures of the weekend, another great time to spend with family and friends.

Ava the fish

Grace and Jacob Post Swimming... who is more sleepy? Ava of Jacob?

Grandma Karen and her Grandchildren

On a more personal note, our cousin Mick is leaving for basic training in San Diego next week. We wish him all the best and ask that you help us pray for his safety. Mick was adopted into our family when he was five and we have enjoyed watching him grow-up and change as the years have gone by. In all of the uncertainty this world can provide, it couldn't be more certain how much we love our family members. It will be difficult not to wonder, worry or think about him in Cali, but we can trust that his heart is true. For Uncle Mike, Mick and the entire family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Much love,

- Adam, Melissa, Jacob and Duncan the snoring machine...

First day of school, first day of school!

Hello everyone! I know it has been a while since a post. We have had a lot going on so I will catch you up on everything! Thanksgiving was fun. We went to Uncle Kevin and Auntie Melissa's. There was a ton of people and a ton of food. We got stuffed! Then Uncle Greg and Aunt Marla came to visit from Green Bay. They stayed at my house for the weekend. This was my last weekend home with mom too. She had to go back to work today.

Here is my picture of my first day of school. I slept very well for mom and got up about 6am. I ate good and them mom got me dressed in this neat puppy outfit. I got this new hat over the weekend from Sandy. She made it for me. I thought it would look pretty cute with my new outfit. Mom and Dad brought me to school. I got to meet some new friends and my new teachers. They said that I had a good day. Mom only cried a little when she dropped me off.

This is my cousin Ciara. She got baptised this weekend. She looked very pretty in her gown. She likes to laugh a lot and smile. She is 6 months old. I can't wait to play with her when I get a little bigger!

So, as I look back on my Turkey day weekend, I think about the fun times I had with all of my family and friends. I hope all of you had a good Turkey day too. Just think, next year I actually get to eat that bird!!!

Love Jake