First Trip to USA!

My Mom has been preparing all week for our trip to the USA!  This will be my first time on US soil since I was born.  I am an American citizen and can't wait to see my homeland. We land in Houston and will spend a few days there meeting my Great Grandma Eddy, Aunt Selena and cousins Beau, Wyatt, and Madasin. Then we will go to Oklahoma to meet my Grandpa Sperling for the first time, my Aunt Jackie and Uncle Andy, and cousins Kate and Evan.  I will also go to Stillwater to meet all of the extended family and see my future college campus-at least that's what Mom and Dad think.

The trip to get there takes about 21 hours with 2 flights one lasting 16 hours.  I'm not that concerned about it because I will have my own comfy bed and Mom and Dad to attend to my every need.  I guess if anyone needs prayers to get through it, it will be Mom.  But, please pray for safe travels. USA, I will see you soon!

Big Week

Since getting back from FranceI realizedI only had 12 days in Saudi before leaving for the USA. While this is great news, I also realized I had to make the most of my time with my Saudi friends.  I was finally able to spend some time with my favorite girl, Brooklyn.  My mommy likes to tease me and call her my girlfriend.  Her mommy even made us shirts to wear together!

Brooklyn making a move 

 I also had my first pool experience with Mom and Dad. I wasn't really sure what to think of the water so I was uncharacteristically quiet.  However, once they let me lay beside the pool I was back to my normal smiling, talkative self.

Laying by the pool

After fun at the pool I went to Gavin's 4th birthday party that was superhero themed. Aunt Lulu (Lindsey) even got me my own superhero cape with a J on it.  Dad had me flying around the room like superman!

Jake and Miles

Dad and the birthday boy

Perry Family

Partied Out

On Friday, I helped Mom set up for my friend Luke's baby shower.  He hasn't been born yet but I already know we will be best buds.  Once set-up was done, I went to hang out with Mr. Brent and Mr. Jamie so Mom could enjoy the shower without worrying about me.

Friday night I watched my first OSU football game. The Cowboys won so Daddy says I'm a good luck charm.  Go Cowboys!

What a busy week!

3 months

Today I am 3 months old.  I have had a busy 3rd month full of growing, changing, smiling, and traveling. I love to squeal, gurgle and talk and kick my legs like I'm trying to ride a bike real fast. I'm still not a fan of tummy time but I'm getting pretty good at holding my head up high.  I've recently started to like sitting up in mommy's lap and watch the world. I find my hands super fascinating and tasty.  I've also just started holding onto toys and putting them in my mouth.  I know month 4 is going to be a blast. I will make my first trip to the USA!

Jacob’s Stats:

Age: 3 months

Weight: 12lbs

Length: 23 ¼”

Eye Color: deep blue

Hair Color: blonde/red

Eating Schedule: 3 hours- 5oz. Still mostly nursing.

New Activities: Jacob is talking up a storm.  He loves to ooh and ahh, gurgle and squeal. He has found his hands and loves chewing on them. He stays awake for longer periods of time and smiles at everyone especially mommy and daddy. The small 4 oz bottles have been put away and he wears 3 month or 3-6 month clothes. 

France

This past week I went to France with my parents.  We spent the first half of the week touring Paris and Versailles.  We went to the Champs Elysee, Arc De Triumph, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Versailles.  I was such a trooper and didn't complain much about being in the stroller or the carrier most of the time. It was fun getting to have a whole week to spend all day long with my daddy.  I can't believe at 2 months old I already have a stamp in my passport. I'm a lucky guy!

The second half of the week we spent in Normandy.  One day we went to Mont Saint Michel and the next day we did a D-Day tour.  Mom kept joking with people that I was getting my history lessons early.  Too bad I slept through most of it.  Our last day touring in France we stopped in the cute town of Honfleur and went on a scenic hike in Etretat.

This was a trip of a lot of "firsts" for me.  It was my first airplane ride, train ride, subway ride. My first time to ride in a car with one of my parents driving, my first trip out of the Middle East. It was my first time to see rain, lay on the grass, feel cold wind or any kind of cold weather.  France brought many new experiences for me!

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