Chicago Jacobs

Mother’s Day weekend was spent in Madison this year.  Amy and Bryce took us to the zoo and fished with us.  Bryce did not disappoint and caught a fish! 

Ava’s first time in a boat was awesome.  She got right in and had so much fun.  This kid is fearless.

Ava is all over the place all of the time.  She is into everything and likes to do things she isn’t supposed to be doing.  She gets a kick out of it!

Ava is all over her sister too! She loves her so much.  When Ava wakes up, the first thing she does is say hi to Harlow! 

Harlow has a face that needs to be kissed all day long!  She is a calm baby who giggles when you kiss her on the neck.  Her nickname is blueberry because of her perfectly round face and pudgy cheeks. 

Harlow enjoys apples, blueberries, pears, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower and yellow squash.  She recently started disliking peas.

Harlow rolled from tummy to back on April 1, 2015.

She can sit up by herself for a short time now.   

Harlow uses both hands really well and is grabbing everything within reach.

Gosh, we love her!

 I cannot kiss this baby enough times!  Harlow gets sweeter every day. She is a fun-loving, kind baby who is happy and sweet.  She rolled over from tummy to back just shy of her 6 month birthday.  

In the morning she is extra chatty.  The look on her face when she sees me is pure joy for both of us.

She lights up for Ava and Dave too!  This one loves her family and she gives it right back to us!

Moab is a beautiful city.  Blue sky and natural rock formations are just the beginning!

We hiked up to the Delicate Arch which took us abou 1.5 hours round trip.

The first 30 minutes is a climb, which Dave hiked with Ava on his back while she took a nap. Big props to him for making it up with an extra 42 plus pounds on his back.

The view when we arrived to the arch was one we will always remember!

The Red Cliffs Lodge sits on the Colorado River and had horses on premise.  Waking up to the quiet mountain air is the way to live. Ava really enjoyed all this place offered.
Harlow and I would get up before Dave and Ava every morning and had breakfast together.  We then would walk around the lodge and snap a few photos.  Harlow always took a nap in the Ergo while breathing in the fresh mountain air.  I loved this alone time with her in the morning.

Looking forward to our next Utah adventure!

H Rock and City Creek have been conquered.  What’s next on the hiking menu?

The weather here is perfect!  We have gone on a family hike every day.  Grandma and grandpa are amazing hikers

The girls and I spent a morning at the Hogle Zoo.  Animals, popcorn and carousel were a huge hit.  Harlow spent half of the time watching the animals and the other half sleeping.

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!!