Jakob Grady Morrow

Happy Earth Day...and 10-month birthday to me!

2010-04-22T10:38:00.000-07:00

Family Fun in Sun River

2010-04-19T22:43:00.000-07:00

My parents and I took a road trip last weekend to Sun River in Central Oregon for a little getaway. I loved having both of my parents to myself the whole weekend.

My favorite part was swimming in the pool! I learned how to jump in and go under water. I can't wait for this summer!

Happy Easter!

2010-04-04T17:05:00.001-07:00

I woke up this morning to find my first Easter basket!

My first Easter was also chock full of things I learned to do for the very FIRST time. I kept my mom & dad very busy with the camera showing them all of the fun things I can do... but I move very fast!

I can now clap my hands in excitement

I love trying to pull up to my feet on my own...I'm getting very brave!

I'm finally crawling on my hands & knees instead of the army crawl on my belly

I've also learned to get from a crawling to position to sitting up...which I love!

Oh, I almost forgot...I've learned to be monkey wrangler, too

9-month photo shoot with Mr. Bear

2010-03-28T20:14:00.001-07:00

I'm starting to learn "nose" and "eyes"

And giving kisses...

And tickles!

Happy Spring!

2010-03-28T20:09:00.001-07:00

Mom, Dad & I have been enjoying working in the backyard getting our garden ready for summer. I love being throw up in the air! I can't wait to run around this summer and learn how to garden. We will have lots of fruits and veggies to eat!! Peaches, strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, broccoli, peas...yum!

I think my dad is the coolest! Look at this trellis he built.

I'm 9 months old

2010-03-20T21:42:00.000-07:00

Today I turned 9 months old. I celebrated by having a great day outside in 70-degree sunny weather! It was also the first day of Spring. I'm growing very fast, wearing 12-month sized clothes, army crawling and scooting all around, talking up a storm and smiling...as always! My favorite sounds to make are loud screams because I like to see the reaction I can get from people around me. I also make the "daadaa", "baabaa" and "maamaa" sounds, especially when I'm riding in the car. I really like to play by myself with my toys but my favorite toys these days are plastic containers and any kind of bottle that I can put in my mouth. My parents seem to be in a better mood as I'm sleeping a lot more at night, too!

Teething biscuit...mmmm!

2010-03-02T21:39:00.000-08:00

Mom let me try my first teething biscuit when we went on a playdate at a local coffee place. It was so awesome! But, she took it away quickly when I started to bite big chunks that I could easily choke on. She said I'll get to try it again soon but for now I'm not ready. ;)

I'm 8 months old

2010-03-02T21:25:00.000-08:00

On February 20th I turned 8 months old and to celebrate I slept 8 hours a night for my parents for a whole week straight! I figured I kept them at their wits end long enough and they needed a break. But, I'm keeping them on their toes because I haven't done it again since. I'll do it again when the time is right.

I'm ALMOST crawling but I have found that I can get places faster if I just roll. I also push backwards with quite skill! I'm continuing to explore and find joy in everyday things (especially trying new foods).

Here I am with Mr. Bear (again!)

Play Ball!

2010-01-31T10:49:00.001-08:00

I've had a set of Nerf balls since I was born and now I can finally play with them. My parents cheer everytime I catch it or roll it. I think that is so funny. I know my Grandpa will be so excited to play with me when they come to visit soon.

My Friend Elise

2010-01-31T10:40:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, my new friend Elise came to visit me from Sacramento with her mom Heather. She is so cute! Heather and my mom are great friends and college roommates. We had a great time playing. I loved to watch Elise crawl around and I was jealous that she could move so fast. I'll catch up with her someday! We went to the park, played with my dogs, played in the tub and even went to lunch! Our moms had a great time, too. Here are some pictures from our weekend...

My first time on the swing!

Go Blazers!

2010-01-31T10:29:00.001-08:00

I've been to 2 Trailblazer games already (thanks Bryce & Kristi!). I love to watch all of the lights and dance to the music during timeouts.

I love technology

2010-01-31T10:21:00.000-08:00

My parents have all of these cool toys that are shiny & black. They try to get me to play with my "kid" versions but what I really want are the real remotes, phones and computers. I'm hoping I'll get my own laptop someday because I have a lot of blogging to do. :)

This is my cute friend Elise. She came to visit me from Sacramento. I'll tell you more about that in another post.

My 7-month photoshoot with Mr. Bear

2010-01-30T18:52:00.000-08:00

I'm 7 months old!

2010-01-28T20:30:00.000-08:00

On January 20th I turned 7-months. I'm starting to get up on all fours but I still roll around to get to where I want to go. Mom said she's fine with me waiting to crawl because once I become mobile, she knows it's all over from there!

My 1st Christmas

2010-01-18T22:04:00.001-08:00

hunting for my 1st Christmas tree

2009-11-30T20:46:00.000-08:00

All bundled up

Having fun with mom

Give me the camera mom!

Dad cutting the tree

more pictures from my 1st Thanksgiving

2009-11-30T20:44:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T15:34:00.000-08:00

my first solid food: sweet potatoes

2009-11-25T19:57:00.000-08:00

Mom was so excited to feed me solids that she couldn't wait until Thanksgiving. She made me sweet potatoes from scratch (organic, of course). I think I like them but I'm not sure yet. Dad got to do the honors and give my first bites.

it's cold in Portland!

2009-11-25T19:52:00.000-08:00

My parents put me in this ridiculous outfit because they thought I would be too cold on our evening walk. They couldn't help but take some pictures (I guess they'll want to show them to my future girlfriends someday!)...

I'm 5 months old (and sitting on my own!)

2009-11-20T12:09:00.000-08:00

Jumping Jake

2009-11-19T19:38:00.000-08:00

I love the Johnny Jump-Up!

Chillin' in my new hat

2009-11-08T21:39:00.000-08:00

My Nana made me a new hat that covers my ears from the cold fall weather in Portland. I've been in an extra happy mood lately (even though I'm cutting my first tooth) so mom took advantage with a little photo shoot.

My first Halloween

2009-11-06T17:26:00.000-08:00

On my first Halloween I dressed up as a monkey and got to celebrate this fun holiday with my cousins Dawson & Harper. They live in California. Trick or treating is so much fun when it's warm outside! Here are some pictures of our trip...

I love candy (just kidding, haven't tried it yet!)

Me & my cousin Harper in the double stroller

Just chillin' with Harper & Dawson

I'm 4 months old!

2009-10-27T12:22:00.000-07:00

my buddies & I dressed up for Halloween

2009-10-27T12:16:00.000-07:00

I'm the monkey falling asleep on the far left. Just had my 4-month shots!

my visit to the pumpkin patch

2009-10-27T12:12:00.000-07:00

Mom & Dad took me to the pumpkin patch which is their favorite thing to do in the fall. The pumpkins were bigger than me but I had my overalls on so I didn't mind! I even got to go on the pumpkin scale.

my new favorite hat!

2009-09-21T20:44:00.000-07:00

I have learned how to suck my thumb

2009-09-21T20:43:00.000-07:00

my trip to Portland zoo

2009-09-21T20:41:00.000-07:00

I went to the Portland zoo with mom and we got to see the baby elephant! Mom says we will be getting an annual pass when I'm old enough to really appreciate it. :) I loved looking at the fish tanks & turtles. What can I say?! I'm a water guy.

bedtime = my party time!

2009-09-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

my 3 month photo shoot with Mr. Bear

2009-09-21T20:17:00.001-07:00

My mom went a little crazy with this one because I wouldn't give her any smiles!

I'm 3 months old!

2009-09-21T19:57:00.001-07:00

I turned 3 months old on Sunday and I celebrated by taking a trip to Hood River with my mom & dad for the Pear Festival. My mom bought tons of apples & pears so she can make me some food when I'm ready to eat solids. I can't wait for that! I had fun cruisin' in my stroller around the farms (we spent way too much time in the car, though and I was tired of that!). Here are some pictures from our day...

taking in the view of the river

view of the river from the restaurant where we ate lunch

Mt. View Farms

They have great apples!

Just chillin' in my BOB...I learned how to find my hands

The beautiful orchards

meet my friend Brooks

2009-09-04T13:22:00.000-07:00

This is my friend Brooks who is 1 month younger than I am. I know we will be great friends!

i love bathtime!

2009-09-04T13:15:00.001-07:00

shoulda been a cowboy

2009-09-03T17:26:00.000-07:00

I'm 2 months old!

2009-08-20T17:00:00.001-07:00

5 weeks old

2009-08-05T10:30:00.001-07:00

My first flight to Denver, CO

2009-07-25T13:56:00.001-07:00

For my first flight I went to visit my aunt Mendi, uncle Matt and cousins Natalie, Ava & Libby. They live in Louisville, CO and we had a great time!

I'm 2 weeks old!

2009-07-06T10:42:00.000-07:00

Finally I fit into Mr. Bear's matching onesie.

I'm yawning because I was up ALL night!

Mom's 30th Birthday surprise party

2009-07-05T23:19:00.000-07:00

Dad surprised mom with a 30th birthday party so I got to meet all of their friends!

I'm 1 week old!

2009-06-29T17:20:00.001-07:00

In my first week I have had a very busy life. My parents have taken me to Starbucks, the Portland Rose Garden, Cha Cha Cha for happy hour, Target, Home Depot & Babies 'R Us and a housewarming party. I really love chillin' in the backyard while dad pulls weeds!

meet Mr. Bear

2009-06-29T15:39:00.000-07:00

This is my friend Mr. Bear that my Nana hand-knit for me. My mom is going to take a picture every week of my first month next to Mr. Bear & then every month to see how I grow. In this picture I am 1 week old.

I've arrived!

2009-06-25T12:37:00.000-07:00

I'm 5 days old today and getting used to live in my new world. Mom and Dad can't stop staring at me. I've been feeding really well and the doctor says I'll be back up to my birth weight in no time. In my first 5 days I've already gone on my first walk in my new stroller, visited Starbucks and met all my neighbors. So far I think this life is pretty good.