Jake 11 Months

Jake Oliver, my baby boy, is 11 months old. The joyful/dreadful day of his birthday is just weeks away. Jake is such a joy to be able to raise, his sweet smile and laughter fills my heart. I love Jake with all my heart and it's crazy to know its been almost a year with him in our lives. Can you tell I'm a bit emotional of my Jake growing up? Jake at 11 months old...

1. Jake loves baths! Basically anything water Jake must splash around. Jake is our little bath lover, constantly trying to climb into the shower and play with his bath toys. Splashing is the best!

2. Jake loves his big sister Andie. Jake and Andie have such a special love hate relationship, like most siblings. They will be playing and hugging one minute then yelling and biting the next, joys of siblings. Jake is learning how to fight for himself though so Andie watch out ;)

3. Jake hates cotton candy, it's so funny! I don't know if it's the texture or the melt in your mouth feeling, but Jake hates it.

4. Jake is deathly afraid of animals, especially dogs & cats (those are the ones he sees). Jake & Andie started going to a new babysitter who has pets. Jake will sit helplessly as the animals casually walk by. My poor boy takes after his mother (and sister) with the fear of animals.

5. Jake loves to dance to music. I have mentioned this before, he is my little DJ. Jake will rock back and forth to any beat of music or sound. So cute watching my little dude rocking out.

6. Jake has discovered to toilet, no fun! Jake loves water and splashing so therefore a bowl of water how could he not love it. Its disgusting but he doesn't know any better, thank goodness for child lock doors.

7. Jake loves sitting on the couch with the family. Jake will sit up on the couch thinking he is one of the big guys. It is so cute as he watches us and wants to be involved in everything we do, even as simple as sitting on the couch.

8. Jake loves the wagon. Jake and Andie got a wagon that we can take to Disneyland when we go. Jake loves to just sit in the wagon even if its just sitting in the middle of the living room.

9. Jake is my little people watcher. When we go to the zoo Jake seems to be more interested in watching the people walk by then he does the animals in the cages. Jake is such a funny little one who can sit for hours just watching.

10. Jake can stand by himself for like 2 seconds. Jake is getting to be such a big boy with standing already, walking will be here before we know it.

I love my Jake Oliver and the smiles he brings to my life. Jake is such a handsome little man you can't help love! Jake you are so amazing inside and out. I love you my boy!