Hi everyone. We are in Savannah for a few days. Daddy is at a conference - but I think we see him more than they do at the sessions :) We went out to eat at a yummy steak place last night. It all sure looked yummy, but Mommy gave my yucky old baby food. Today we are going to visit my friend Teddy and then tomorrow we are going to visit my friend David. Teddy was born 2 months before me and David was born 1 month before me. We head back home on Sunday afternoon. Hope Cousin Ben is having fun in Texas and Grammy & Grampa are having fun in Florida! Love, Jacob
Jacob's Daddy here:
I'm on Day 3 (of 4) deep in Enemy Territory -- Athens, Georgia (home of the University of Georgia Bulldogs). The university hosts an honor band festival each January, and I have seven students who were chosen to attend.
Anyway, tomorrow is concert day. The concert starts at 11:30 a.m. and will end around 5 or 5:30 -- talk about a marathon! There are six bands performing; fortunately my students are spread out in four different bands. That means I get about an hour and a half break in the middle of the concert. I'm sure I'll be in need of some coffee by then. :)
Tammy and Jacob -- I miss you tons and tons!!!
Hi there. What a crazy few nights we've had! Jacob has been working on teeth 5 & 6 so we've had night waking and screamfests.... but today I noticed tooth #7 has shown up too. Ugg. No wonder he's been nuts. Oh - and to add to it all - he's growing again so he wants to eat about every 2 hours! The past few nights Hank and I have taken turns staying up with him. He has been glassy-eyed and just plain hyper. So hyper that we though he was going to just walk last night. He likes to hold on to stuff and stand - but can't figure out how to move his feet yet. It's pretty cute :) So it's been some tired nights in the Carter household. Hopefully it won't last but a few more days/nights. I tried to give him a cherio yesterday. He can't quite pinch it with the tips of his fingers. I sorta showed him to put it in his mouth. He nibbled and then swalled it whole! I freaked out as I thought I was going to have to refer to my "choking chart" to save him. His eyes watered and he was fine - but not quite ready for steak - no matter how many teeth he has now. HA! And so it goes.....
I've got my game face on!
I also make a new "face". Yep -I can close my mouth now!!!! I don't drool nearly as much and only go through about 2 bibs a day. I used to soak up about 5 during a day. Mommy likes this face and it makes her giggle as I do it all the time now.
Jacob's Daddy here. Here's some video from Jacob's first Christmas, which we spent with Grammy and Grampa in Fort Smith, Arkansas. If you skip part of it, be sure you see the bath segment at 2 min 40 seconds. It's hilarious. More video to come, hopefully before next week. | |
My current record is now 11-6 with LSU's big win over Notre lame in the Sugar Bowl. (Read below for more.)
Jacob's Daddy here ... I was going to start my own blog and post this, but then I realized two important things:
1. No one would read it.
2. If someone did read it, they would expect me to post another one, which may never happen. (See Exhibit A: Queep's Blog.)
Here's how I'm doing with the Bowl Games I Care About:
Saturday, Dec. 23
PapaJohns.com Bowl
My pick: South Florida
Winner: South Florida (def. ECU, 24-7)
Why PapaJohns.com? Why not just Papa Johns? Why does every bowl before Christmas have to be the something DOT COM? Anyway, I picked USF because they're from Florida and because they beat an overrated West Virginia team in the regular season. Plus, Tammy's friend Tamira went to USF.
Armed Forces Bowl
My pick: Utah
Winner: Utah (def. Tulsa, 25-13)
I like Utah because current Gators head coach Urban Meyer spent 2 seasons at Utah.
My record so far: 2-0
All right!
Wednesday, Dec. 27
Emerald Bowl
My pick: UCLA
Winner: FSU (44-27)
Florida State actually gets a winning season this year at 7-6. UCLA had 'em until a meltdown in the fourth quarter. At least a Florida State win helps the Gators look better, since we beat them in the regular season.
My record so far: 2-1
and sinking fast...
Thursday, Dec. 28
Independence Bowl
My pick: Alabama (go SEC)
Winner: Oklahomoa State (34-31)
Way to drop the ball for the SEC, 'Bama.
Texas Bowl
My pick: Rutgers
Winner: Rutgers (def. Kansas State, 37-10)
For some reason, Rutgers was the underdog all season. They deserved to play in a better bowl; hopefully their complete workover of K-State will help them out for next season.
My record so far: 3-2
Friday, Dec. 29
Music City Bowl
My pick: Kentucky (Go Laura, Go SEC)
Winner: Kentucky (def. Clemson, 28-20)
Surprise surprise! UK actually won a bowl game! I still can't believe it. Go SEC!!
Liberty Bowl
My pick: South Carolina (Go SEC, Go Spurrier)
Winner: South Carolina (def. Houston, 44-36)
Gotta pull for the SEC. So far, it looks like we really are the toughest conference in the nation.
Champs Sports Bowl
My pick: Purdue
Winner: Maryland (24-7)
I picked Purdue because of the Reese clan. Sorry guys.
My record so far: 5-3
Saturday, Dec. 30
Alamo Bowl
My pick: Texas
Winner: Texas (def. Iowa, 26-24)
Had to root for TX after they blew their shot at the Big 12 Championship Game, if for no other reason than I felt sorry for Pete and Jenn (mainly Jenn). Hook 'em, horns!
Chick-Fil-A (formerly known as Peach) Bowl
My pick: Georgia
Winner: Georgia (def. Va Tech, 31-24)
Gotta pull for the SEC here. I liked it better when it was the Peach Bowl.
My record so far: 7-3
Things are looking up!
Sunday, Dec. 31
MPC Computers Bowl
My pick: Nevada
Winner: Miami (FL) (21-20)
I don't really care about Nevada, I just can't stand Miami. Nevada had the lead, but lost it in the 4th quarter. I guess the blue turf got to them.
My record so far: 7-4
THE BIG DAY: Monday, Jan. 1, 2007
Outback Bowl
My pick: Tennessee
Winner: Penn State (20-10)
Gotta pull for the SEC, but dang, Tennessee looked horrible during this game. It was tied at the half, but Tennessee allowed a fumble return 80+ yards for a TD in the 4th quarter, and they lost hope after that. Oh well.
Cotton Bowl
My pick: Auburn
Winner: Auburn (def. Nebraska, 17-14)
After watching Tennessee take a dump in the Gator Bowl, it was nice to see Auburn take care of business against Nebraska. I hope Pete and Jenn enjoyed this as much as I did.
Capital One (formerly knows as the Citrus) Bowl
My pick: Arkansas
Winner: Wisconsin (17-14)
The SEC really could have used this one. Michigan played two good (i.e. ranked) teams this year: Ohio State and Wisconsin. They lost to OSU; they beat Wisconsin. Wisconsin played one good team this year -- Michigan. So Wisconsin, which seems overrated, should get killed by the Razorbacks. Instead, the Razorbacks don't take advantage of opportunities, and they take a dump on behalf of the SEC.
By the way -- I liked it better when it was the Citrus Bowl.
Rose Bowl
My pick: USC
Winner: USC (def. Michigan, 32-18)
HECK YEAH!!!! Michigan fans who griped and complained that you deserved to be in the national title game instead of Florida, SHUT UP! Yes, I know, your heart wasn't in it. That's the lamest excuse I ever heard.
Fiesta Bowl
My pick: Boise State
Winner: Boise State (def. Oklahoma in one of the best finishes in bowl history, 43-42 in overtime)
If you didn't stay up to watch the end of this game, you missed it. That's all I can say. Everyone in the country outside of the state of Oklahoma was pulling for the so-called underdog here, including me. I would like to officially thank Boise State for getting the orange and blue some positive momentum in Glendale. (For those who didn't know, the national title game, featuring my Florida Gators, will be played on Monday in Glendale, AZ, at the same stadium as the Fiesta Bowl.)
My record so far: 10-6
Not too bad!
Two more to go:
Tonight -- Sugar Bowl, LSU vs. Notre Dame
My pick: LSU
This pick is easy. One, I think Notre Dame is overrated. They are always overrated. And two, course, gotta go for the SEC team. Right now, LSU is looking good; they're up 34-14 at the end of the 3rd quarter. If they can hang on, I'll be an impressive 11-6 in Bowl Games I Care About.
And of course, Monday night -- BCS Championship Game, Florida v. Ohio State
My pick: DUH (Florida Gators)
Here's why I think the Gators will win: First of all, Ohio State expects to walk over them, and the Gators are a lot tougher than the Buckeyes think. Ohio State will have had 51 days off before the game; Florida played two games (including a major win over Arkansas in the SEC Championship) since Ohio State hung it up for the season. But most importantly, the Gators seem to find a way to win. It's not always pretty, but they make it happen, whether it's a last-second interception against Florida State or a blocked field goal and a blocked extra point against South Carolina.
OK, your turn. How did your teams do? Who are you rooting for in the Championship Game? (No pressure, but keep in mind that I officially rooted for any and all teams linked to family members, except Penn State. Sorry Mom.) Add your picks in the comments:
Hi everyone. Today we all slept in late (I even slept later than usual). Mommy went to the craft store and daddy and I watched some football and of course - the Rose Parade! Then we went to the park as the weather was real nice today. Daddy said we had to eat steaks on New Year's Day so after they put me to bed, they grilled steaks. Daddy goes back to work tomorrow. I sure did enjoy having my daddy around alot more than usual. Our next travel adventure is at the end of this month. We are going with daddy to Savannah for a few days. He will attend a conference while mommy and I go visiting old friends. Happy New Year everyone!
Jacob's Daddy here:
I am in the process of posting new videos on PutFile.
When I say "new," I mean "new to you." In other words, these are from Thanksgiving. We're getting caught up, and hopefully the Christmas videos will be up by Thursday. You don't want to miss the video of Mom giving Jacob a bath!
Anyway, here's one from November:
http://media.putfile.com/Jacob-Giggles-95
And that will probably be the last one on putfile, because after trying Google Videos with the next one, I'm never going back! It's a neat video of Jacob enjoying his first tractor ride with Papaw Spell.
Enjoy! Christmas videos will be up soon.
More pictures ... hopefully this time you can click on them to see the larger version.
Here I am with Grampa, sporting our Santa hats. Mine is a little big, but I'm sure it will fit perfectly next year!
Grammy liked showing me how to use my new hammer. It lights up and makes funny noises every time you boink something with it! (I don't think she was supposed to boink ME with it, though!)
I had some yummy Christmas dinner -- peas and green beans! Mmmm!
Here's our Christmas tree with all the presents.
(Note from Jacob's dad: We sure miss everyone! We definitely have to get together this summer, if not before. Tammy and Jacob and I loved being here, but it just wasn't the same without everyone else here!)
Have a Merry Christmas, everyone!
This is first thing Christmas Morning. I'm wearing my Christmas "sack".
This is me and mommy with my sock. Grammy got me this cool puppy hat and mittens.
Then we got to the big presents. I got this cool Noah's ark and it has lots of pieces for me to chew on!
Thanks Uncle Pete and Aunt Jenni and Cousin Ben for this awsome puzzle with my name on it!
Grammy likes turtles and she got me this squishy turtle book. It's yummy!
Grandpa likes trains so he got me this cool shirt that says "chugga chugga" and pants to match.
Then we ate the yummy dinner and daddy gave me the goose drumstick to chew on. It was sooooo good.
Back to presents...I love this gator. It makes cool sounds and for some reason dad REALLY liked it?
Ah, end of the day and me and mom are taking a rest on the floor. We both ate way too much today.
I'm sure everyone has been wondering exactly what we've been up to here in Arkansas. Here are a few photos to help you get the idea:
First off, I love riding in Grammy's bird. It's a swan or a goose or something like that.
Of course, I like to be held. Grampa is good at holding me. He is very careful, though - I guess he doesn't want me to mess up his shirt and tie!
I like to look at the Christmas tree. Of course, everyone knows that you look with your HANDS (and your mouth).
It's colder here in Arkansas than it is back home in Georgia, so Mommy and Daddy like to dress me extra warm, especially at night.
Bath time! Grammy gives good baths.
So there you have it! Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, so we're going to church in the morning and again at night. I bet the people there will think I'm cute, too!
Merry Christmas, everyone!Once again, Daddy is helping me with my blog.
We are having fun in Fort Smith with Grammy and Grampa. Yesterday we went shopping. We went to the mall, then we went to the TOY STORE! Grammy said Mommy and Daddy should be glad that I don't run all over the store grabbing things and screaming. I think next year will be different. Right now, moving around on my own seems like too much trouble! Why would I mess with that when I can get Mommy or Daddy to pick me up and take me wherever I need to go?
Anyway, after shopping we went to Bob and Wendy's restaurant for some catfish. At least, everyone else ate catfish. I sat in the high chair and practiced throwing my toys.
I think today I'm going to spend the afternoon with Grammy and Grampa while Mommy and Daddy "get lost" for a little while. That will be fun!
Sorry there's no pictures this time. I'll have some next time, I promise!
Hi everyone! Daddy is helping me on my blog again.
We spent most of Tuesday getting ready for our trip. Mommy and Daddy started to pack me in a suitcase, but then they decided I should stay with them. I was glad, because that suitcase was pretty small!
Yesterday I had my first plane ride! Daddy woke me up at 2:30 a.m. I didn't protest too much -- I figured, hey, I used to wake them up at 2:30 a.m. all the time! Daddy put me in the car, and we went to Atlanta. I slept most of the way, except when Mommy and Daddy stopped at a Wal-Mart at 4:30 a.m. because they left my bottle in the fridge!
We had a lot of stuff to haul around, that's for sure. Lots of people told Mommy and Daddy how cute I was, then commented on how much "extra stuff" they had. I don't see what the big deal is. My car seat, my stroller, my bed, my toys, my diapers -- those aren't "extra!" Don't worry, though; I did my part to help carry stuff around the airport:
Mommy and Daddy said I did a great job on the plane. I slept for most of the flight from Atlanta to Dallas; then I played the rest of the time. It was fun, especially since I got to sit by the window!
Mommy and Daddy ran (while I enjoyed the ride) to catch the next plane. We got there in plenty of time. That plane was a lot smaller; it took us to Fayettville. Grammy and Grandpa were there to meet us and take us home in Grandpa's loud car. (Note from Daddy: Dad/Grandpa thought there was a hole in the muffler, but it turns out something is messed up with a valve in the exhaust system. So we're stuck with a "white trash" Pacifica for a while.)
So now we're having fun at Grammy and Grandpa's house. I was so excited I woke up this morning at 5 a.m.!!! Daddy was a lot less excited than me, I guess, because he didn't seem too happy when he got me out of the crib.
One more picture before I go. This one is of me (of course) playing with Grammy and her stuffed sheep and Torpy, the seal.
More to come, I'm sure. Don't worry, Aunt Baby ... I'll be sure to bug Mommy and/or Daddy into helping me post more updates before Christmas.
Check out my latest video:
http://www.elfyourself.com/?userid=bd1865630c2ed1a60b4c98aG06121716
Hi everyone. We are in Jacksonville for a few days. I have been visitng some of mommy and daddy's friends and have been quite the ham-bone! We head back home on Monday and then early early early Wednesday morning, we drive to Atlanta to catch a plane to Arkansas. We are having fun here in Florida and can't wait for Christmas. Oh, I just wanted to say that I tried to "eat" our Christsmas tree the other day. Daddy held me too close and I grabbed a branch and just about got a good bite when I was pulled away. Hope you are all enjoying the holiday season. We sure are!
Hi. Over the weekend I got a cold. Not sure what that is, but my nose and eyes seem to be like the faucet in the sink. I even blow bubbles with my nose when I cough. It's pretty cool - but mommy and daddy think it's grose. Oh well. I still smile and play through it all :) Today I go to get the other 1/2 of my flu shot. And this weekend, we are going to see friends in Jacksonville. I can't wait!!
(Daddy is helping me write again.) I spent my first Thanksgiving in Louisiana with Grandma and Papaw Spell. Mommy and Daddy and Grandma and Papaw all said they ate way too much. I didn't get to try anything they were eating, though. :( Mommy says I'm ready to start eating vegetables, though! Mommy and Daddy took lots of pictures, as usual. I always like to smile for the camera! Here's a few to keep you over until we get home. Don't worry, I'll remind Mommy and Daddy to get the rest of the pictures up on my website as soon as possible! Happy Thanksgiving everybody!
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Mommy normally helps me write my blogs, but today Daddy is helping me. He was the first one to spot my new tooth! Now I have THREE! The new one is on top. Daddy says there's no picture yet because the tooth is still too small to see in a picture.
Last night Mommy and Daddy left me with Mrs. Vicki (one of the band moms) because they had free tickets to the symphony. I don't know what that is, but I sure was happy to see Mommy and Daddy when I woke up this morning! Mrs. Vicki took really good care of me, though. We played for a while until I reminded her that it was time to go to bed.
I really love to explore things. Once I can get around on my own, Mommy and Daddy are going to be really busy! I like to find my toys, but I'd much rather explore things that are on the coffee table or the computer desk. I love sitting on Daddy's lap while he's typing. I pull at the cables, slap the computer keyboard, and all kinds of fun stuff!!! Daddy puts some toys up here for me to play with, but I'd rather pull on other things.
We're getting ready to go to church, so I guess that's all for now. We're still visiting different churches to find one we like. I'm always very popular no matter where we go, so I don't see what the big deal is. Anyway, have a great Sunday, everybody! (Countdown to Grandmaw & Papaw's house: 3 days! :) )
Counting the days till we go to Louisiana and see Papaw and Grandma. This is me playing peek-a-boo with mommy.
This week was fun. On Wednesday we went to the fair and last night we went to the football game. It was sooooo cold. I had to bundle up good. Like my new bib?!
