Beans 'N Cornbread

Jacob has had lots of 'firsts' this week, including his first down-home southern meal, beans and cornbread. I mashed up the beans for him, and helped break up the cornbread for him, and he loved every bite (he mostly feeds himself). He even followed it up with some of Grandma's homemade apple butter. He absolutely loves table food, so much that he actually rejects his bottle nowdays. So I have to give him his bottle before he lays eyes on 'real' food...otherwise the bottle is like yesterday's newspaper -- not one bit interested!

He also cut another upper tooth, which brings his total tooth count to five. He's had a hard time with these upper teeth so far, waking up often at night crying, and having a hard time getting back to sleep. I got him some teething tablets (which other moms swear by), but I have to say they haven't done a thing for him. Last night he even pushed my hand away when I tried to give him one, as if to say, "Get that junk out of my face." Poor little punkin...he is so good-natured, though, that during the day he never cries...except when he bumps his mouth -- ouch!! I almost cry myself when I see him bump his mouth.

Tonight we're going to see Santa Claus again at Grandma's church. The menu is pizza, so we'll have to take something a little more palatable for babies. Should be interesting to see him on Santa's lap again!

Jacob Meets Santa

I took Jacob to the mall this afternoon to meet Santa Claus for the very first time. And in true Jacob form, he wasn't afraid for a minute. He smiled and had a great ole time sitting on Santa's lap and showing him what a good boy he is.

The visit was over before Jacob had a chance to show Santa how well he can scream. Oh, but it's a happy scream. He lovvves to hear his own voice -- the louder the better! :)

More Thanksgiving Pics

Just a quick note to post more pictures taken in Grandma's yard the day before Thanksgiving. It was 71 degrees outside in West Virginia! Then, the day after Thanksgiving, it snowed!

Here is my handsome boy in Grandma's yard, rather sleepy, but we got some great shots.

Happy on the porch...


Sweet smiles...











In front of Grandpa Tom's beautiful maple tree...











Being tickled by Mama!

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Welcome to Jacob's 1st blog!

Today I have to dedicate this to my dear Aunt Red. Today would have been her 82nd birthday....we lost her on Thanksgiving morning. We miss you Aunt Red! And we love you very much.