Jacob is 23 months old.  He was born on Valentines Day!  He loves to play with cars and watch tv.  His favorite show is Blue’s clues and Backyardigans.  He also loves the movie Cars, Nemo, and Shrek. 

Here is Amanda and Jake together:

To My 1st Grandchild, Jacob William Artcliff

Written before he was born by Grammy Laurie:

I would like to open this letter to my first grandchild by saying how very thrilled I am by the thought of you. You represent the concept of my reaching the next plateau in my life. I’m so looking forward to your coming into our lives in your own due time. God has a very special day planned for your birth and your arrival. There has never been anyone before, nor will there be after, that is just like you. You are unique, and individual, with a personality and characteristics that no one else will ever have. I already envision what you will become. For I am certain you are destined for great things, God is preparing you to have a very special place in His-story. When your Mommy told me, tears suddenly came to my eyes as I realized what she was telling me. I just kept saying over and over, “We’re having a baby” I was a grandmother – or would be when you were finally born. But for now, you were growing in that special place within Mommy, a living, breathing little being, a gift from God. My first grandchild! How could I possibly deserve this joy!!!! I’m happy and in awe by the wonder and power of nature. From the moment of conception you were loved and will be loved all the days of your life. Someday when you are grown you will see that God replaces the energy of youth with wisdom for the aging. It is through the eyes of wisdom that I try to communicate my thoughts of this letter. You are my little angel on earth, my Baby Jacob. I love you already!

Grammy Laurie

Here is a fun video made at shutterfly!

Jacob’s A B C Adventure!