Christmas 2009

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. Jacob had plenty of practice opening presents during Hannukah, and he really enjoyed our tree this year as well. Attached are some photos of Jacob opening presents and playing with all of the wonderful things he received this year.

Jacob is an expert at unwrapping presents:


Do the Elmo dance! Uncle Mitchell and Cousin Alexander gave Jacob these great musical Elmo gloves:


Jacob and Daddy unwrapping a present from his stocking:


Jacob loves his new Radio Flyer Wagon. Here he is trying it out for the first time indoors:


Jacob loves cars. Here we are opening more of his presents, we can see he received a fire truck, snow plow, and McLaren SLR amongst others:


Another car, this time of the pull-back variety:


Prime time! Christmas morning, time to take the new wagon our for a spin:



Over the course of the long weekend, we went on alot of wagon rides. Jacob loves his new wagon!


We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy New Year. Thanks for visiting the Golden Family Blog.

Jacob's First Snowfall

This past weekend was Jacob's first time playing in the snow. While it snowed plenty last winter, he was too young (6-9 months old) to really enjoy it. Sunday morning we all got dressed up in our winter gear and headed out to play in the 10 inches of snow which fell overnight. Jacob had a blast, and we took some pictures of his first time playing in the snow.

Headed outside for the first time, the cold wind blasting his face. Jessica made this hat when he was young---we're so glad he's finally big enough to wear it:


Getting his footing while Dad proudly watches over him:


Jacob jumped right in and played in the snow:


Getting pulled in the sled for the first time. He loved it!


Jacob really enjoyed being pulled in the sled:



Jessica smiling proudly with her son. I have the best wife and son in the world:


Finally, last week we had the "Winter Gathering" dinner event for all the Day Care families. Jacob was enjoying playing the sand at the activity table, and I shot a quick interview video on my iPhone. Jacob is talking up a storm and amazing us with new words every day:

la la la la Elmo's World!

Jacob loves Sesame Street. Our house is scattered with stickers, toys, and books of Elmo and the rest of the lovable characters. This past weekend we decided to drive down to Pennsylvania and take Jacob to breakfast with the characters. He had a blast, and we are certain to return to Sesame Place once the weather gets warmer. Below are some pictures from our trip.

Jess and Jacob outside waiting for the park to open:


Newly seated, Jacob is thrilled to see all the Sesame Street signage:


A hug for Ernie, one of Jacob's favorite characters:


So THAT'S why he's called Big Bird:



Breakfast of champions - French toast sticks and tater tots:


It's Zoe!


After Elmo and Cookie Monster, Ernie is definitely Jacob's favorite. Hugs for Ernie!



A very pregnant Jessica (still 3 months to go), Jacob and Big Bird:



Staring up at Big Bird:


It's Bert!


Hugs for Tully and Ernie:



Yay its Elmo!



Posing with Dad, Elmo and Tully:



After the breakfast had ended, Jacob rode his very first Merry-go-round:



Before we left, we took some pictures on the Sesame Street fire truck:


Finally, a family portrait with Elmo:


We had a great weekend visit at Sesame Place and can't wait to return in the summer when the weather is nicer. Thanks for visiting the Golden Family Blog!