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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.

February 5, 2013

Busy Bee

Ava has been more active and interested in everything than she's ever been! She loves rolling around on…

January 29, 2013

6 Month Appt

Ava had her six month checkup today, and she's healthy and happy! It was 60 degrees out, so…

January 22, 2013

Hello Mardi Gras

Our angel is growing up so fast. She's already discovering new toys, new beads, and new ways to…

January 21, 2013

Almost 6 Months

Our little angel is just a couple of days shy of 6 months old, and she keeps getting…

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January 15, 2013

Ava Playing Ball

Here's Ava playing catch for the first time, and loving every second of it.

January 15, 2013

Sitting Up (Almost)

Ava is five and a half months old now, and she can sit unassisted for about 3 seconds!…

January 7, 2013

Shedd Aquarium

We brought in 2013 as a family. We tried to start a stone crab tradition, but had to…

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…

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