The Sweet Tooth Gang (also known as Jacob and his cousins, Reagan and Ryan) were finally able to meet and spend some time together this weekend! What began as my sister, brother-in-law and nephews coming out here for a visit and Rangers game end up as the three of us driving down Friday evening. Regardless of the change in plans, we all had a great time and it was nice to finally see them again.
Reagan didn't take too long to warm up to us, though he asked Aunt Jenn first to see his "train store". I was finally invited into his inner sanctum where we played trains, hid from snakes and a monkey and then watched
Sand Lot, but only the dog chase scene.
The next day my grandma and Aunt Janis stopped by for a brief visit to see the boys. Grandma had never met Jacob or Ryan and was very happy so finally see all her great-grandsons together. Unfortunately they arrived just as Jacob was wanting to take a nap. They got in a little holding time, but he didn't last long and was fussy.
Saturday night we grilled and Jacob and Reagan played chase in the back yard. I assume you can still call it "chase" when the chaser is being flown around by dad. Either way, both were giggling through the whole game. While we ate, Jacob got a taste of his first teething biscuit. He was holding onto it and studying it and then took a huge bite of it. He thought about that for a second or two before he began to gag on it. After it was retrieved, he did much better and went through two of them pretty quickly. The biggest even came right before we ate though as Jacob began to crawl. It was just a few small steps, but it was a move. Sunday he went further. I figure here in a few days there will be no stopping him.
Jacob just loved his cousins though. He would sit and stare at them for the longest time. In the car, he would laugh at everything Reagan did. The only 'problem' came when Jacob discovered Reagan's cool trains. Jacob quickly began reaching for them. Reagan tried to explain that they were his, but for some reason Jacob couldn't grasp the concept. Moods were calmed and Thomas and friends will live to see another day.
There are plenty of pictures from our two days there (almost 200) and that is just from my camera. Visit our literal sister site,
THE HULLABALOO, to see another perspective. That's right friends! It's the very first Jacob's Land Cross-over Event!
Tootsie Roll & Jelly Bean together again!
Jacob and Ryan found our trip to Wal-Mart very stimulating.
If you look closely, you can tell Jenn is straining. That's because this was the fifth atemtp at getting this pic.
"I got you!."
Amy takes a turn with the boys.
Jacob's great-aunt Janis tries to hold on to the wiggle worm.
Great-Grandma finally meets Jacob.
Grandma, Janis and Ryan.
Uncle Rob and Reagan get serious for the camera.
Jacob discoveres Reagan's cool trains!
Ryan takes a break from the fun to play with his foot.
Mommy and Jacob enjoy the 104 degree heat.
As the picture snapped, Jacob took a swing at Reagan's head. It didn't go over well.
Yes, that is grass. In order to calm the situation mentioned above, I asked Reagan to tell me what to take a picture of next.
Ryan unsure about his sweet potatos.
Jacob enjoying his biscuit.
Reagan devouring his ice cream
Uncle John and Jacob.
The boys hard at work.
Not quite sure what was happening here, but Divine Design is on in the background.
Long story short: Jacob kept taking Ryan's pacifier and Reagan became very protective of it.
Reagan was holding Jacob's hand...until he spotted the camera.
Happy boys!.
Getting dressed for church.
Ryan gives a shout out to his viewers.
Aunt Jenn assist Reagan in his video game.
"Man Ryan, isn't chewin' on your hand the coolest?"
Reagan turns the tables and takes some pictures of his own. He is a very good photographer.
"People let me tell you 'bout my best friend..."
