Jacob's Trip to Grandma's House

That's right, folks. Jacob packed his bags and headed to Alabama for a couple of days last week.



I had to finish my thesis (which I did) and he had to play, play, play with Grandma and Grandpa Hutch. Someone once told me (Matt) that they don't like posts with lots of pictures. But I really had a hard time deciding which pictures to post. So, here's to a 24 picture salute to Grandma's house.

Jacob, Bullet and a very lovely tennis ball.



More with the tennis ball.



Even more with the tennis ball.



Still more with the tennis ball.



Phew, finally he dropped that tennis ball...and his pants! It was a balmy 75-ish degrees so Jacob got to enjoy Grandma and Grandpa's beautiful new deck feelin' free and easy.



Grandma labelled this one, "getting ready for naps". I assume she meant Jacob and Bullet were preparing for naps, but if she is like me she was preparing for her own little snooze as well.



Trouble in the Zinnia patch.



They also had a beautiful southern rainstorm the first night Jacob was there. I love seeing him feel the breeze before "the rain a came a tumblin' down".



Watching the rain from the garage.



Watching the rain from the porch.



Watching a Rodney Dangerfield bobblehead at Grandaddy's office.



A proud grandaddy showing off his first grandbaby.



Grandm Jan and Jacob at the lake getting ready to play, play, play.



Do you really need a caption for this one?



Or this one?



Who did she get to take this picture?



Someone SERIOUSLY loves slides.



I think Jacob looks like he's got his funk on here.



In the car...he's just grateful they're not driving the long drive to Anniston yet.



Cute!



Double cute!



Aaaaawwwwww.



As you can see, Jacob had a wonderful time with his Grandparents. We're so grateful to them for being willing to take him so that "that dern thesis" or "my labor of hate" (as I affectionately call my thesis these days) could finally be completed. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

In addition to all this fun, he also came home with some new skills that we'll put on a future post. And yes, Jacob did dress up for Halloween, etc. and we'll be posting those someday soon.

Love/Hate?

No. Love/Love.

Babies still are a nice way to start people! We promise! Keep reading!

We'd like to tell our vast readership that we're sorry for the great post dearth of 2006 (7 days). We will try to be better, but until either my thesis gets defended (November) or Matt decides to grace this blog with another post (unlikely without lots of prodding from the masses) I make no guarantees.

On an unrelated note, doesn't Jacob look cute at the beach?



Thanks to all those who are still sticking with the hutchfam.

Ummmm

That's great, but I wonder when Jacob's appointment is!



Also, HAPPY 16 MONTH BIRTHDAY J-MAN! We love our baby boy.



(This picture was taken during a seer sucker spree/photo shoot we had in California. Cuteness, huh?)

Haircut numba fo'

Before:



After:






This haircut hurt momma's heart (and index finger). I think I'll miss those locks. Sigh.

We've been (something)-in'

Mama's been studyin' (and making a big mess).







Jacob's been playin' (and making a big mess).





And Jacob has also been really, really, REALLY cute and photogenic (-in').



All of this studying and playing wouldn't have been possible without Grandma Jan coming this weekend to save us from the big scary thesis-monster. ("It had two heads, I tell ya'! Two heads! It picked me up with its miiiind powers and shook me like a dawg!") As you can see, we needed saving! Thanks again Grandma! We love you!

Oh yes, and Matt's been truckin' right along. (In his own very supportive, handsome way.)

Now you can go to Dizzyrand

Jacob's first trip to Disneyland was actually a very positive experience. We hoped he would sleep in the stroller, but the first day he pulled an "all day-er". It wasn't until the second day that he got comfy.



He spent most of his time on rides. See if you can spot him!











He also kicked it with these kids a lot. (This picture was taken by mom when she had ALL THREE KIDS while the rest of us went on a ride...how did she do it?)



Nice socks J-man.





But, the thing Jacob did most at Disneyland was push that baby skrolla'! He pushed it ALL OVER THE PARK. It's better than a leash!





Lastly, Maddie enjoyed meeting her princesses and Jacob had a special moment with Pooh Bear. Note: Jacob leaned into Pooh of his own accord, in fact, a milisecond later he was smiling even bigger. (Check out Matt's Roller Coaster hair.)



Thanks again to Mom & Dad for taking us to Disneyland...and for taking the kids on "It's a Small World" so many times.