Author: David

Ava and Harlow are naturals when it comes to hiking. H Rock was a blast.

Ava has loved spending time with all of the animals here.  Part of her morning job is to feed the chicken.

Christine and Ava had fun baking some really healthy banana, oatmeal muffins that were really yummy. Notice that Ava’s ham face came out to celebrate.

Family and fun at Pinstripes in Northbrook for Harlow’s 100 Day.
We made 100 gift bags for grandma’s church members.

Ice skating is not like riding a bike! At least for me it wasn’t. Dave in the other hand was really good on his blades. Ava tried to skate for her first time today and grinned the entire time we were there (an entire 20 minutes)!

This was another first! Jacobs annual matching pajama picture. Already thinking about next year’s pjs!

This was Ava’s second Christmas and Harlow’s first! This day is all about the kids. Nothing is like seeing Ava having a big smile on her face. Harlow’s smile was internal this year, but I know next year we’ll catch it on film!

Family and presents made up in Christmas this year. Santa brought gifts
for Ava and Harlow. Must have been nice this year!

A holiday tradition is born! Homemade cookies and Rice Krispy treats will be a Jacobs’ tradition. All the girls joined in on the yummy festivities!

Salt Lake Grandpa made a visit to Chicago for Christmas. This was his first meeting with Harlow.
We celebrated the holidays at Sherry and Nik’s house this year.

We travelled to Michigan Ave with both kids in tow. Ava had a ball looking at the moving windows and Harlow slept in the Ergo the entire time.
Happy holidays 2014!

Harlow’s first family photo shoot took
Place at the house. She was one month old and was a great model. Up next is our holiday photos!

Halloween is a few days away and Ava is already in the Halloween spirit. She went to Julia and Justine’s 3rd birthday costume party last weekend. Today she decorated her pumpkin and tomorrow she is headed to Trunk or Treat in Park Ridge.

Harlow Christine Jacobs came into this world on Oct. 5, 2014 weighing 7.4 lbs and 20 inches long.

Ava was sweet, happy and very curious when she met her new sister at the hospital.

My heart sank when she came into the room and yelled mommy and ran over! I hadn’t seen her in 2 days!

We are a family of four now!!

We have had such amazing fall weather. It’s been in the 70’s for the past five days and we are taking advantage of it. We spent the latter part of the afternoon at the Botanic Gardens. We saw plenty of flowers, plants, veggies and fruit. The colors of fall are breathless!

It’s pumpkin time! We took a drive out to Didier Farms and picked out our pumpkins for the season. It was a cool day and felt like autumn. Ava rode rides and the ponies twice. We enjoyed apple donut holes and added to our memories. Next year we’ll be picking pumpkins with Harlow!

It’s that time of year! Apple picking! We went to this orchard last year and it was fweeezing! This year it was a perfect day. Ava had more fun with the animals than with the actual picking of apples. We enjoyed apples, apple donuts and the animals. Next year, we’ll have Harlow with us!

It’s been cold and wet all day. We made the most of it by getting creative!
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Another fun family Sunday! We headed to the arboretum and picked the perfect day. Ava loved the children’s play space and enjoyed a cookie in the cafe.

Ava’s face says it all…great purchase from Northbrook Court.

Labor Day Weekend! We made our way to the Last Fling in Naperville. Pony ride, popcorn and roller coasters filled up Ava’s day!