Progress of a Toddler

The first rough steps:


With a little practice:

The Menace: Part II

"Terror with a Wheelbarrow"

Home of Hard-Knocks

Lesson #67 -- Don't climb up if you can't get yourself down.

The Menace

If the neighbors thought the beagles were noisy, they're in for a shock.

Great Cake Massacre

The Beginning


The Turning Point


The End

The Legacy of the Tractor

Jacob is carrying on with the Kelley family legacy of little boys getting attached to the lawnmower. We all remember how Uncle David couldn't settle down for the night without a "ride". Jacob isn't quite that passionate but it sure makes him smile.

Birthday fun: Boxes and Balloons

While Jacob's party isn't until tomorrow, he did get a few presents today.

Love-A-Puppy

As we all know, Jacob is the sweetest little boy around. A great example is how he takes ample time out of every day to love his puppies. Pay no attention to the loud slapping noise near the end of the clip, that is just because Wrigley is fat.

First Steps

We were fortunate enough to capture a video of Jake's first steps (made with the help of a five-gallon bucket). He was so very proud of himself. He pushed the bucket all the way across the kitchen floor. I took about 5 video clips because he kept getting too close to me. Here is one:

Uh-Oh

Jake takes playing very seriously. But every once in a while, he will pause for a precious moment.