Party Time!

As you all know, Tim started a new job a few months ago, and apparently in the corporate world they have things known as company holiday parties. Who knew? So I finally had to ditch the slippers and robe, wash the spit-up out of my hair, and reacquaint myself with my make-up brushes. We clean up well, if I do say so myself....

Notice the quilt hanging in the background? Yes, its a Texas Rangers baseball quilt. Why, you ask? Well, thats because the party was at the Rangers ballpark! We cannot escape baseball :)

Back to the story...This was our fist time leaving Jake with a non-family sitter, and I have to admit, I was a bit nervous. The thing that was giving me the most anxiety was that Jacob had decided in the past week that he did NOT want to take a bottle. We tried and tried every night this past week and he downright refused. I almost called off the whole thing, but with some encouragement from Tim, my mom and my awesome neighbors who I knew would take great care of my baby, we decided to go.

I'm so glad we did! We had a great night out. I really enjoyed meeting Tim's coworkers and getting a better idea of what he's been off doing the past month! We had some good food and drinks, got to take a look around the baseball museum, and we even got a caricature! Tim says we can't display this in our home because every time he looks at it he will think I have been cheating on him with some square-headed stud ;)

Oh, and when we got home at midnight our baby was fast asleep in Miss Casey's arms! He even took at least part of a bottle and continued to sleep through the rest of the night. Thanks Mark & Casey for allowing us a night out! Jacob must have had a great time, because he is pooped! Its 9:30am and he's still sleeping!!!

Ok, so I know you've had enough of us....On to the REAL reason you all come to this blog :)

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Jacob uses his hand as a teether (there aren't any teeth about to break through, but we definitely have some swollen gums!)

Jacob's neck making a rare appearance in the next two photos

...and its gone in a flash!

Jumparoo's are so much fun! (Thanks for the early Christmas gift ND Olson's!)

Grandma Carol, Jake wants you to know that he now loves his swing!

He also still loves bathtime :)

Hideous outfits don't phase this little man!

Coco Chanel says, "Always take off one accessory before leaving the house!"

Aren't I just so cute!

Thanks for the hat and bib Miss Ella James!