Jacob can ride a bike!

Jacob LOVES bikes. When he's not riding his bike outside, he is playing with his 5" toy bike inside.

Today was a significant day in Jacob's life. Jacob learned to ride a bike today WITHOUT training wheels. Jacob likes to do everything on his own terms, so he naturally insisted that we could't help him. He borrowed a neighboor's bike today, and in ten minutes he was riding a bike on his own. Jacob was so PROUD.

Daddy, can we get a boat?

Jacob and Grace love boats! How can you not love boats when you live in Seattle?

Our Little Lady

I didn’t even know that Grace knew what a purse was until today. It seems that some things come so naturally. Looking inside Grace’s bag often gives me a great insight to the important things in her life. Sometimes I even find some of MY important things in her purse.

It's funny to ask Grace if she's a baby or a big girl. This picture gives you a clue to her usual response.

A few of Grace's Favorite Things

Grace has a fabulous belly. When she was 15 months old, we would frequently ask Grace to name her favorite part of her body. She would always chant "my belly."

There is one other thing that Gracie loves almost as much as her belly--MONEY. I was a little concerned when one early words was "money," shortly followed by "credit card." (Now she usually uses "card" for short.)

Run little duck, run...

Mommy, why is the duck running away? We just want to give him a snack.