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Trips, hikes, birthdays, belt tests, sushi nights and ordinary Tuesdays. The everyday life of the Jacobs family, written down as it happened.

December 30, 2012

First Time Sweet Potato

Ava is a lucky girl, her momma goes above and beyond when it comes to all things healthy.…

December 28, 2012

We Want to Eat Ava

I don't think this photo needs much explanation — just look at those cheeks. Some baby pictures are…

December 25, 2012

5 months

Ava is 5 months today, time has moved so quickly! It's been a busy few weeks for our…

December 17, 2012

Grandpa Lim is in Town

Grandpa Lim met Ava for the first time today, and it was love at first sight. Moments like…

December 9, 2012

Chrismukkah 2012

The holidays are here, and Ava is a lucky girl who gets to celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas.…

December 2, 2012

Ava’s 1st Bites

We've been waiting so patiently and excitedly to start giving Ava something besides breast milk, and the doctor…

November 23, 2012

Ava’s First Thanksgiving

We spent Ava's first Thanksgiving with Nana and Papa, and had a wonderful spread of food. We ate,…

November 14, 2012

Sleeping Ava

As Dave and I watch Ava sleep, we still whisper to each other, 'what a perfect baby.' Even…

November 12, 2012

The Weather has Turned

Brrr! The weather has really turned, it was in the 60s yesterday and now it's dropped into the…

November 11, 2012

Tummy Time

What a great day! Ava saw her reflection for the first time during tummy time and gave herself…

November 5, 2012

Prasino with Auntie Amy

Auntie Amy is in town for a visit (and an interview!), and she's been showering both Ava and…

November 2, 2012

Happy 100 Day

November 1st marked Ava's 100th day, a celebration called Baek-il that's a pretty big deal in Korean culture.…

October 27, 2012

Halloween

Ava went to a Halloween birthday party last week dressed as the cutest little piece of sushi. She's…

October 21, 2012

Amazing Ava

We are loving being parents to our little angel. She continues to grow and change every day. Here…

October 17, 2012

12 weeks!!!!

Ava is 12 weeks old and changing every day. She's become quite the chatty little one, trying to…

October 6, 2012

Super Ava

Every day Ava is changing and growing. We're loving every little new thing she's doing, from eye contact…

October 4, 2012

Happy Ava

Every day Ava is changing and becoming more interactive, more smiley, and just an incredible joy to be…

September 28, 2012

Bath Time = Happy Time

One of Ava's favorite things so far is bath time. She loves the warmth and the family time,…

September 25, 2012

Happy 2 Month B-Day

Ava is two months old, and time is absolutely flying. She's rapidly changing, becoming more vocal every day,…

September 18, 2012

Ava changing quickly

Ava is changing so much day to day. Things are getting easier and more fun with each passing…

September 11, 2012

Ava Is Amazing

We are having an absolute blast with Ava, even though she's more work than the average baby. She…

August 30, 2012

Perfection

I love this picture of daddy's little girl. There's something about a sleepy newborn all bundled up that…

August 25, 2012

Little Angel Ava Is One Month

Ava is one month old today, and cute as can be. She's doing amazing, even if she's still…

August 18, 2012

Daddy and Ava reading

Life looks a lot different these days, but we are loving every second of it. One of my…

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