15 months old

Here are several pictures from this afternoon.

If Jackson is in his crib he wants his "bankie". He loves to snuggle with it while he is sleeping!This is right before bath time. He loves to play in his room now! He runs from his new bookcase to the other side of his room with his toys. He also will sit on his "froggie" quilt and look at his books.

And- he still loves his bath!

Each night we read right before bedtime. Some nights we have to read one book but most nights it is at least 3 or 4. He loves his books!

Check out his eye lashes in his shadow!

Jackson's Clubhouse

What would you do with two BIG boxes? Michael decided to make Jackson a "clubhouse". I have not figured out who likes playing in it more - Jackson or Michael! This was this past Sunday morning. Poor little fellow was sick with RSV and didn't feel like playing much but he still crawled into his house to peek out of the window. I'm not sure why he had a spoon with him. He really likes playing with strange items these days. You never know what you may see him holding in a picture!

Still playing around his house with a new toy in hand!

I did catch the two of them in there at the same time! Please notice that Michael had to remodel the house. The opening to the second box was not tall enough for Jackson to walk thru so it had to be enlarged. Also, the front windows are now the same size. I think I have two little boys instead of one!

The Second Snow

These pictures are from a couple of weeks ago. I've been slack about downloading the pictures from my camera. Jackson didn't mind the snow the second time around! We were not able to play outside this time because Michael and I had to go to work. Our back yard was so pretty.

I tried to get Jackson excited about the snow but Blues Clues was on television.

He did look out of the door for a minute.


Jackson had fun on the ride to daycare.


Walking in the snow to Ms. Joy's!

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!