Do you see a trend here?

This is what Jackson did after we finished dinner and took his spaghetti soaked clothes off. Our little boy loved to climb over the chairs and play underneath the table. He is going to be really good when it's time to do an obstacle course!

SPAGHETTI ANYONE?

We found out this past weekend that Jackson LOVES spaghetti. He ate a huge plateful Saturday night. I could not get it to him fast enough. Here he is eating leftovers.

Yes, that's a fork he is holding. He is a BIG boy now and likes to eat with a fork. He thinks it is a game to get the green beans on the fork. He really gets into feeding himself these days.

We had to strip Jackson down to his diaper and socks after he attempted to feed himself the spaghetti. He thought it was funny to run around the house playing just about naked!

Who needs toys when you have a table?

For the past few weeks, Jackson has liked to play under the table. He loves to climb on/over/around anything. If it is in his way he will find a way to get around it. He usually gets a lid to a tupperware container to take under the table with him but this day he had a new "toy." He was playing in (emptying) his diaper bag and found the container of teething tablets. He will chew on anything he can get his mouth on! You never know where you will find him and what he will be playing with when you come into our house!

Can you tell who likes the tub?

ONE YEAR AND ONE DAY

One year and one day ago it snowed! Here we are on our front steps on January 19, 2008. I really see a pattern - he didn't like it then either!It was just a light "dusting" then. At least it was more to see this time!

LET IT SNOW

Since we had the first (and probably only) snow day of 2009, daycare was closed so Jackson stayed with Boom. When we took him out of the truck he really didn't know what to think about the snow. Michael put him down and let him walk around. He just looked around for a few minutes and he was not impressed. He was ready to go in. After playing inside a while, Boom "dressed" him for the snow and out they went. She told us that he did not like it then either. She did make a snowman for him and it's the first thing we noticed when we pulled into the drive way. It was the cutest little snowman. I laugh everytime I see the pictures!

Jackson's first Snowman!

He can't decide which snowflake to watch.
Look at my cute little ragamuffin! None of his clothes matched when we got to Boom's but who cares! It was snowing! The little coat was probably Michael's when he was Jackson's age.

Just trying to figure out what is going on.

At first, we thought he was going to like it. We had a little smile but that was it. Maybe next time it snows Jackson will want to go out and play!

CHRISTMAS DAY

We had a very busy Christmas! It started the day before Christmas Eve with dinner at my Aunt's house (something my mom's family has done for years). We had a blast at dinner and Jackson had lots of fun playing with Austyn.Christmas Eve we opened presents at my parent's house that afternoon and my mom's family came over that night. We all had fun talking, playing and of course eating!

Christmas Day started out with the three of us playing with all of the toys Santa left for Jackson. I think mommy and daddy had just as much fun as Jackson! Then we headed to Michael's parents for our Christmas celebration with them. Jackson played so hard that morning he napped just about the entire time we opened presents! The little fellow woke up just in time to eat a wonderful dinner! He ate and ate and ate. His favorite was an orange salad. Christmas Day night we were back at my parents for supper. So, as you can all tell, Christmas was all about spending time with family and eating! What a wonderful time!!

Jackson trying to open a gift. I really can't remember if this was his gift or mine!

Trying to get another gift.

This is Michael's version of superbaby!

Check out his new spiderman rain boots! He wasn't too sure of them but I know when they actually fit he will love them! The other "set" of boots were on Boom but they were Pops (he likes to be prepared for bad weather).

CHRISTMAS MORNING

Jackson has played really hard with all of the presents Santa left at our house! His favorite is the wooden train with all of the blocks! Be careful if you come into our house - you may step on a block and they do hurt! I've learned my lesson in just a day!

CHRISTMAS EVE

Austyn and Jackson wearing their matching pj's!

Poor Ashleigh was pooped from pushing Jackson around on his toy. There was a grin stuck on his face the entire time! Thanks Ashleigh!!

Still playing in front of the tree - trying to sneak a present!


Jackson got one!

Austyn had fun playing too!

Is this my present?

Who cares if Jackson opens their present before everyone gets to Grandma's? No one. Luckily he only got the bow off of this one. We really had to keep an eye on our sneaky littly man. I guess all of the temptation finally got him. He did not bother the tree or any gifts until the day before Christmas but then he could not keep his hands off of them!

Pictures with Santa

Christmas 2007

Christmas 2008

Things really changed in a year! Jackson did not want to get any where close to Santa this year. He would cry and grit his teeth when we got out of his comfort zone. Last year he slept the entire time he was in Santa's lap. It took him several minutes to finally walk over to get a cookie out of the Santa's basket. This is as good as it gets for this year! Maybe next year Jackson will actually sit in Santa's lap! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Christmas Parade

We had fun Saturday morning at the Christmas Parade.

Jackson didn't want to keep his hat on but thank goodness we always distracted him. Notice his is holding the "ducky" that belongs in his diaper bag. He held it the entire time!

All worn out! And yes, he was still holding the "ducky" and has part of a fruit loop on his chin!

100% BOY!

Jackson is getting into everything these days. We moved the furniture around in our den to make room for our Christmas tree. This left our hearth wide open for a little boy to learn a new trick. Our little dare devil has found that he can climb on the hearth and jump off. I have not caught that with the camera - yet! He even too a tumble off one side and just about landed in our tree! Luckily we invested in a soft cover for our hearth and hopefully we can tame our wild fellow!

Thanksgiving 2008

Here is cousin Austyn posing in her rocking chair!

She is becoming quite the camera hog!

Jackson loved playing with (eating) his toys!

Look at that cheesy grin! Jackson got to open some birthday presents
Thanksgiving day because we were all sick the day of his party!
Stopping for a picture!

Here's a picture from last Thanksgiving- Jackson was 4 days old!