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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.

June 30, 2015

Summer 2015

We've had our share of rainy days this month, but the second the weather clears we are straight…

June 30, 2015

Back to Front

Big milestone today, Harlow rolled from back to front for the very first time! Our sweet baby girl…

June 10, 2015

Fun In SLC June 2015

Christine and the girls spent an awesome week in SLC and I joined them for the last 4…

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June 2, 2015

Concert In The Park SLC

There's nothing quite like a warm summer evening out with the family. We took Ava and Harlow to…

May 17, 2015

Sisters

My two girls snuggled up together on the couch in their matching tie-dye outfits and little hats, Harlow…

May 17, 2015

Skokie Festival of Cultures

We showed our pride today at the Skokie Festival of Cultures! The girls looked precious in their traditional…

May 17, 2015

Future Olympian?

Ava is already three weeks into her gymnastics class and our little athlete is thriving. Just look at…

May 16, 2015

Chicken Anyone?

Harlow's first taste of chicken was a success.  She downed the soup like a champ.  She definitely has…

May 16, 2015

Jak Jak Kong

The moment Harlow hears Jak Jak King, she instantly starts clapping. She really is the happiest little baby,…

May 11, 2015

Fun Day In Madison

Mother's Day weekend was spent in Madison this year.  Amy and Bryce took us to the zoo and…

April 30, 2015

Ava Never Stops!

Ava is all over the place all of the time.  She is into everything and likes to do…

April 30, 2015

Harlow is a Doll

Harlow has a face that needs to be kissed all day long!  She is a calm baby who…

April 6, 2015

Harlow 1st 6 Months

 I cannot kiss this baby enough times!  Harlow gets sweeter every day. She is a fun-loving, kind baby…

April 2, 2015

Moab 2015

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

March 10, 2015

SLC Mountaineers

H Rock and City Creek have officially been conquered! We logged some gorgeous miles as a family this…

March 10, 2015

Salt Lake City Spring Fun

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

March 7, 2015

Salt Lake City 2015

Our girls are naturals out on the trails. We hiked H Rock as a family, with Harlow riding…

March 1, 2015

Sunday Baking Fun

Christine and Ava made a morning of it in their matching pink aprons, whipping up a batch of…

January 15, 2015

Harlow’s 100 Day

Such a special day celebrating Harlow's 100 Day with the whole family at Pinstripes in Northbrook. I got…

January 5, 2015

Ice Skating

Ice skating is not like riding a bike! At least for me it wasn't. Dave in the other…

December 27, 2014

Pajama Fun

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

December 26, 2014

Christmas Family Fun

This was Ava's second Christmas and Harlow's first! This day is all about the kids. Nothing is like…

December 26, 2014

Christmas 2014

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

December 24, 2014

Christmas Baking

A holiday tradition is born — homemade cookies and Rice Krispy treats are officially a Jacobs family thing…

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