Kristen was getting a touch of cabin fever, so she and her mom took Jake to the Cincinnati Art Museum today. They had lunch in the cafe, walked around the grounds and took in the various works. I am told that Jacob is a fan of modern art!

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Reading and Smiling are the new skills of the day for young Jacob. He is very smiley with his mommy, especially after eating. He has started to make lots of little noises and coos as well… daddy thinks he will be a tenor! He really loves reading with his parents, and has taken a special interest in the book, “Black on White” which is a book of shapes in the highest contrast which he sees well right now.

Today, he embarked on his first visit to Cincinnati company Kroger. I know… people say there are cheaper places to shop, but Jake wants to support the home town companies!

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Jake is officially 8 weeks old today. It is amazing to think back over those weeks to all that has happened and how much he has grown! Since our last post, Jake has gotten to meet more of both sides of his family. The Annetts and Lloyds all gathered in Hyde Park for a cook out. Nannie, cousins and Aunts and Uncles got to hang with Jacob.

We also made visits to the Knox and JP Morgan staff and have been welcoming friends and family from Cincy and out of town. Jacob seems to be very happy when people are over… usually never cries of fusses. He is a real people person. Here are some shots of him with visitors and at the family gathering.

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