Left – Ava May Jacobs was born July 24th at 6:26am weighing 6lbs 11oz.
Right – Harlow Christine Jacobs was born October 5th at 11am 7lbs 4oz
Our Girls Winter 2015
It’s about to go down!
#chicagojacobs #beardpapascreampuffs #dessertbandits
Super yummy date night at Degust! Highly recommend this chef’s tasting!
#chicagojacobs #degusthouston #chefstastingmenu
Great Father’s Day with my crew! Started with gifts followed by some steam buns, Dim Sum and some painting at The Glazery. 365 day count down to my once a year Dim Sum begins.
#chicagojacobs #dadlovesdimsum #fathersday2022
Saturday night!!! Korean BBQ and double dessert stops in China Town!
#chicagojacobs #jewreans #koreanbbq #dessertbandits
My niece Erin is living, learning and working her best life currently in Kentucky. Raising, breeding, caring for and training horses. Super proud of her!
#horselife #livingherbestlife #kentucky
I definitely make fly fishing look cooler than this bum. My whole life I wanted to fly fish on a beautiful river and catch a trout. Today was that day!
#chicagojacobs #flyfishing #rogueriver
Super fun weekend living the RV life with a visit to Dinosaur Valley and a really cool HipCamp ranch. The girls loved the horses and even got to brush and help feed them.
#chicagojacobs #rvlife #horselovers
Truck has been invaded but stuffies!
#chicagojacobs #ohmyharlow
Wow this can’t be America! Only $10.50 for 4 Ice Creams! No inflation in Cleburne, TX.
#chicagojacobs #icecream #texashot
Saturday night dessert bandits!
#chicagojacobs #aquaicecream #anime #goofymundo
Hell yeah! You know what time it is!!!!! Weekend Korean bbq time! Look who is helping cook!
#chicagojacobs #koreanbbq #jewreans
When mom is gone we party! School night shmool night 😂
#chicagojacobs #disneydaddy #jumptime
Weekend of family fun camping in Bastrop, Mani/Pedi’s and dinner! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this exceptional mother! Happy Mother’s Day Christine! We love you and appreciate everything you do!
#chicagojacobs #happymothersday #supermom
Best way to finish up a long hot weekend.
#chicagojacobs #koreanbbq #jewreans
It’s been a minute! Mmmmm🍨 😋 #chicagojacobs #dessertbandits #churnedcreamery
Over 20 years ago I bought my first Segway as soon as they launched with Jeremy Caplan. I loved Dean Kamen’s vision of the personal transporter. I have been riding and enjoying different versions since the original all these years. After years of keeping the girls from stepping on mine for safety reasons, they have both finally joined the Segway family. Check out the original video when the first launched! https://youtu.be/Tppv2NgZOQU
#chicagojacobs #segway #deankamen
Having a fucking blast! Awesome day and the girls are getting so much better!
#chicagojacobs #skifamily #winterpark
Fun Saturday playing Pickle Ball, eating bbq and catching a buzz.
#chicagojacobs #pickleball #saturdaynight
One of the girls favorite things to do on vacation. They both did great completely unassisted. We enjoyed a combo of jungle and beach riding for about 2hrs.
#chicagojacobs #horsebackriding #springbreak2022
Harlow had a little goat, little goat, little goat!
#chicagojacobs #rodrigothekid #ohmyharlow
Super fun day trip to Cayo Icacos. We caught a very rare view of a momma and baby Humpback in this area plus some beach fun.
#chicagojacobs #humpbackwhales #snorkeling #springbreak
Spring Break 2022! First visit back in over 25 years.
#chicagojacobs #puertorico #springbreak
Delayed flight means 1am Strawberry Daiquiri in Puerto Rico!
#chicagojacobs #springbreak #sanjuanpuertorico
Watching Christine and the girls climb and kicking ass is super satisfying.
#chicagojacobs #rockclimbing #adventureseeking
MIT here we come!
#chicagojacobs #futuremitfreshman #favoritecollege
Some Mardi Gras parade fun!
#chicagojacobs #mardigras2022 #parade
The family split up for some 1on1 time! Ava and I went tearing up the track at Andretti’s and played about a zillion games. Christine and Mundo went and climbed till their forearms were pumped. Ramen for them and Ava and I did udon and sushi.
#chicagojacobs #funday #1on1
Excellent end to a nonstop weekend!
#chicagojacobs #koreanbbq #jewreans
Beautiful day for the Goodwater Trail Marathon! The girls loved cheering on mom and can’t miss some Voodoo Doughnuts while in Austin!
#chicagojacobs #supermom #cheersquad
Can’t ever miss Voodoo while in the area!
#chicagojacobs #dessertbandits #voodoodoughnuts
Special delivery carried fresh from Los Angeles for all my girls.
#chicagojacobs #donutmanca #backhome
This girl sneaks into our bed at some point in the middle the night with her whole brood.
#chicagojacobs #ohmyharlow #sneakysneaky
Super proud of my Mundo! She is #1 in her school and #2 in the region raising money for the the American Heart Association ❤️ She put in the work and sent a personalized video for every single donation. Great job!
#chicagojacobs #americanheartassociation #kidsheartchallenge #ohmyharlow
Great day of skiing! Lesson complete and now it’s time for the big runs!
#chicagojacobs #skiday #mtbachelor
Just arrived in Bend Oregon for a few days of Skiing and lots of winter outdoor fun.
#chicagojacobs #winterfun #bendoregon
Little Sunday morning bouldering!
#chicagojacobs #beenawhile #bouldering
Drifting our way through the forest!
#chicagojacobs #drifters #rvlife
Supporting Momma Bear while she is Running The Rose!
#chicagojacobs #trailrunner #ultramom
Little Mochinut time!
#chicagojacobs #asiatown #mochinut
KALGUKSU (HandMade KOREAN KNIFE CUT NOODLE SOUP) Soooo goood!
#chicagojacobs #kalguksu #jewreans
Oh yeah we are gonna have some with this! Credit: #Ohmyharlow
#chicagojacobs #picasso #lovetechnology
Awesome visit to Machu Picchu! It was super special to share this magical place with the family. We got super lucky with no rain either days.
#chicagojacobs #machupicchu #magicalperu
Epic day that started with a visit to a local textile weaving shop where we learned how they make all the local goods from Alpaca, Llama and sheep fur. We then took an incredible hike on the Inca Trail for about 9km with a stop for lunch with the best view and a stop at the waterfall.
#chicagojacobs #epichike #incatrail
Peruvian breakfast followed by an incredible scenic horseback ride.
#chicagojacobs #sacredvalley #horsebackriding
We have arrived to our home in the mountains for the next few days. We are super excited to hike and explore and enjoy this magical place.
#chicagojacobs #sacredvalleyperu #mountainlife
11 years ago I stayed in this very same area in Cartagena. Almost every day I ate at this restaurant because they have the best Chimichurri on the planet. I have spoke about it many times over the years. I always compare this Chimichurri to every other one I have eaten. I took the family back to El Menú del Dia tonight and it was exactly how I remembered it! The bonus is Christine loved it as well and we smothered it over all of our food!
#chicagojacobs #chimichurri #cartagena
These two could not be happier! Hair freshly braided and calm blue waters. Mom and dad are doing ok as well; Mojitos, cervezas and the kids safely swimming by themselves.
#chicagojacobs #beachbraids #cartagena
Hola Cartagena! Some fun in the sun after a few days of city and culture.
#chicagojacobs #cartagenacolombia #southamerica
Super fun visit to Medellin, we explored and enjoyed our short stop.
#chicagojacobs #medellincolombia #southamerica
Breakfast and yummy coffee for our 1st morning in Colombia!
#chicagojacobs #southamerica #colombiacoffee #catscraddle
Growing up I watched my mom travel the world. In the 80’s she taught classes showing other women how to travel solo safely internationally. Her passion for travel has been passed on to me. I have seen much of world with much more to explore.
When Christine and I went on our first date we had a love for travel in common. We talked endlessly about places we visited all over the world.
I visited Colombia and Peru about 10 years ago and I cannot wait to share both amazing countries with my girls. Machu Picchu is going to be even more special as I am going to stand with my family right where my mom stood! Bring on the llamas!
#chicagojacobs #machupicchu #christmastravel
Let the South America adventure begin!
#chicagojacobs #southamerica #colombia #peru
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
#chicagojacobs #merrychristmas
Christmas Eve Korean BBQ! Merry Christmas!
#chicagojacobs #jewrean #koreanbbq
Sunday night yummies! Udon and Bae Ice Cream!
#chicagojacobs #udon #sundayfunday
Ole Buttercup was having a good time making little paper airplanes.
#chicagojacobs #damnelf #buttercup
Momma had plans so the girls and I went for some sushi and udon!
#chicagojacobs #converbeltsushi #udontime
To celebrate the last day of Hanukkah we usher in the next holiday with our yearly tradition.
#chicagojacobs #jewreanholidays #freshcuttree
Wow time flies! Happy Hanukkah flashback from 2012 🕎
#chicagojacobs #hannukah2012 #avashmava
Happy 4th night of Hanukkah! Not quite Gelt but yummy none the less.
#chicagojacobs #hannukah #jewrean
After many years of keeping the Elf away from our home she finally snuck her way in. The girls are going freak out in the morning.
#chicagojacobs #elfontheshelf #jewrean
I think NYC got the best of them!
#chicagojacobs #holidaytravel #nyc
New York Style!
#chicagojacobs #newyorkstyle #welovenewyork
Lunch at one of our favorite spots on NY. We both loved it before we were together. Girls have been lucky to have been here and Pastis on previous trips.
#chicagojacobs #welovenyc #sohonyc
Couple handmade Alpacas to get us ready for our trip to Peru!
#chicagojacobs #alpacas #newyorkcity
Happy Thanksgiving! Plenty to be thankful for but especially my family, friends and health!
#chicagojacobs #macysparade #centralpark #thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in NYC has begun!
#chicagojacobs #thanksgiving2021 #newyorknewyork
We got a special delivery yesterday that brought a little piece of Chicago to a Texas. That first bite and smell of the celery salt instantly transports back to Chi-town. Thank you very much Uncle George!!!! Nothing better than @viennabeef
#chicagojacobs #viennabeef #chicagodog #chardogs
The girls are having a blast at their 1st Cirque Du Soleil.
#chicagojacobs #cirquedusoleil #alegria #mrcirque
Whose kids are these? Calmly sitting and playing with toys they brought to brunch on the way to Cirque.
#chicagojacobs #whosekidsarethese #sundaybrunch
Momma is on a girls trip in Asheville and we just fine. Enjoy your time with the girls @christinejacobs12
#chicagojacobs #pleasurepier #disneydaddy
Bringing in 50 with my oldest buddies on the Bourbon Trail is priceless. Thank you Gary and Brad for putting together a 10 trip! We miss ya Scottie G!
How my morning is going!
#chicagojacobs #bourbontrail #boystrip
We couldn’t resist stopping on the way to school.
#chicagojacobs #whoyagonnacall #staypuffmarshmallowman
This girl getting ready for the day with some news, muffin and her almond milk!
#chicagojacobs #funfriday #avashmava
Impromptu solo dinner with my 1st born!
#chicagojacobs #avashmava #notsolittleanymore
It may be casual Saturday night for the Jacobs clan, but we sure know how to eat classy as hell.
#chicagojacobs #charcuterieboard #escargot #sushi
Well I can’t say the girls loves NASA, but they did enjoy the treats they got while walking around.
#chicagojacobs #finallymadeit #nasa
Dessert Bandits found Gelato and Macaroons last night!
#chicagojacobs #dessertbandits #gelato
Dad: “Hey Mundo, pay attention while driving your RC” Harlow: “Yeah yeah Dad, I am” yeah right!
#chicagojacobs #ohmyharlow #oops
My kids are crazy!
#chicagojacobs #crazyrcjunkie #needforspeed
Wifey made it home late today after her Texas Ragnar. I dragged her out for dinner and a nice Brunello.
#chicagojacobs #texasragnar #superwifey
Momma bear is gone for a couple days to run a Ragnar Race and I am serving up gourmet dinners and our usual dessert route.
#chicagojacobs #funwithmygirls #dessertbandits
Harlow had a awesome chill 7th Birthday. Started out with a happy gift and donut for breakfast and ended with her choice of conveyer belt Sushi and Strawberry Shortcake. Love my Mundo!
#chicagojacobs #ohmyharlow #happybirthday
These guys had a blast racing cars and flying around the track!
#chicagojacobs #andrettikarting #danicapatrick
Always room for some dessert!
#chicagojacobs #dessertbandits #fridaynights
Weekend eating adventures!
#chicagojacobs #baobuns #ohmyharlow
Zoos are typically not on the top of our list but it sure was a beautiful day for a visit to the San Antonio Zoo.
#chicagojacobs #beautifulday #animallovers
Barbecue time!
#chicagojacobs #bbq #sanantonio
Finally cooled down in Texas a little bit and we can enjoy our first visit to Six Flags!
#chicagojacobs #raybanstories #sixflags
Dessert Bandits are eating their way through San Antonio!
#chicagojacobs #dessertbanditos #cinnaholic
Super yummy healthy dinner on arrival in San Antonio!
#chicagojacobs #pharmtable #healthyfood
Dropping my twin off at school and she wanted to match shoes today!
#chicagojacobs #likemikeificouldbelikemike #23
Christine’s good friend sent us an awesome gift! We made Apple Cider Donuts! 🍎 🍩
#chicagojacobs #appleciderdonuts #yummy
Afternoon Tea for 4 please!
#chicagojacobs #spotoftea #sophisticatedkidsNOT
Happy Friday!
#chicagojacobs #canoli #cheesecake
Thank you @htownfox for the recommendation! The Dessert Bandits enjoyed it very much
#chicagojacobs #dessertbandits #funnelcake
Shmava wanted to try my new charcoal toothpaste!
#chicagojacobs #daddysgirl #charcoaltoothpaste
Hmm what should we get mom for her birthday? How about a custom HydroFlasks designed and engraved by the girls.
#chicagojacobs #hydroflask #happybirthdaymom #favoritewaterbottle
Well this 22” Catfish was quite a surprise for Christine and all of us. Christine’s face and scream when it took her bait was priceless.
#chicagojacobs #nofishstoryhere #hugecatfish