First Break in the Semester

This has been a very busy semester for the Work family. This is my first break from the action - of course, it comes at some expense. Jake has his first ear infection! He is on some medication now and just a little fussy. Hopefully, he will be better soon! Michael is busy with football - Blue Devils are doing well this season. I am busy with school - my classes are going well. Jake can sit up by himself. He is rolling all over the place. He is able to get his knees under him and up to his elbows, but he is not crawling yet! He has officially topped 20 lbs. (as of the doctor's visit yesterday)!

Busy Week - But Fun Week!

Jacob got to have his picture made with his Daddy at the football field. These are just a couple of snap shots - thanks Aunt "Li Li" for the pics.

We have some really cute t-shirts (which we LOVE) - This is
Jake's All-Star Baseball shirt [above] and his Oceanic 6 shirt (for all you "Losties" out there).

Jacob is learning to appreciate bath time. Here he is posing in his bathrobe - it is a little drafty.

Lucy and Jake chillin' in the chair on Saturday morning. He is starting to reach and pet at the puppies. We shall see how this is received by Dex & Lucy. :)

Saturday was Fan Fest for The University of Memphis Tigers. Jake enjoyed looking around at all the big boys. He was very interested in the grass and liked when the boys would shake his hand. We were so proud to share this day with Paulo and Darcel - GO TIGERS!

Check out Jake's new kicks! He now has his own Merrills to wear to church. Isn't he handsome?!

You have to take this whole scene in to appreciate it. This is a pre-church picture, with all the babies sleeping in the messy bed. Peaceful!

We have finished our 6 month post-adoption social worker visit! The process was legally through in April, but this physically closes our "case" with the agency. Praise God for ABBA Adoption and the work that they do. What a blessing this experience has been in our lives - the good the bad and the ugly - God's power was shown in our lives.

In other news - BEWARE OF THE FLU....Wash your hands, cough and sneeze in your elbow, no hand-holding/hugging, clean everything (don't forget the remote) - Little baby Jake does NOT want to get sick!

Love to all,

B

St. Louis 2009

Can't believe we haven't posted anything from our trip to St. Louis this year. This was Jacob's first vacation. We make this pilgrimmage annually - we were so excited to make the trip with our little one.

Jacob's first MLB game! He enjoyed sitting and listening to all the sounds. Fenway is next on his list!





























First trip to the swimming pool. He was decked out in his swim shirt and too cute swim trunks. No worries about sunscreen - we had an indoor pool. Of course, it was a super cool indoor pool. He wasn't real sure of the whole pool experience.

First trip to Ted Drewes - a family favorite! Next year, the first concrete!!

Chillin' at the hotel!

Drinking at the Brewery!

School is Back!

It is sad to see summer end, but what a great summer it was. We have had a blast watching baby Jacob grow and learn and explore. I will try to be better about posting. We love being able to share him with our family and friends through this website.



Jacob is gearing up for his first football season! How exciting it will be for everyone. Can you say - All hands on deck!










Jacob loves sitting up in his high chair - he feels like such a big boy















Daddy & Jacob posing outside before leaving for school.














I think he is learning that this black machine is something I am supposed to look at!

Home Run Derby 2009

More of the same here!

Home Run Derby 2009

Beautiful day, great company, spectacular experience

Home Run Derby 2009

These are some of the players and such. Josh Hamilton, Pujols, Nelson Cruz, Jason Bay.

Home Run Derby 2009

Well yes, on a whim, I got on ebay Sunday night, and rounded us up some tickets to the MLB Home Run Derby in St Louis. It was a great time for me and B!! Was a great experience all the way around. The pic of Jake is him in his ALL STAR pin stripes on the All Star game night!
Yes thats Chris Berman and then the ESPN crew, they were right underneath where we were sitting

Summer Jake pics

Different outfits and such. Me and him in the yellow was us headin to church, then one showing off that mom is working on feeding him his rice now.
Then Jake learning about rosemary, then just a couple cute ones