Easter Cookies

Today mommy & I made Easter cookies. I helped make the dough and then we rolled it out. I used the cookie cutters to make fun shapes. After I woke up from my nap, I had the best time decorating the cookies with icing and sprinkles. Mommy had to do most of the icing but I helped add special touches. My cookies are one of a kind. What bakery would you find church shaped cookies with little finger smudges in the icing? What bakery would you find an Easter egg cookie with just a dab of pink icing, a dab of purple icing, and a lot of sprinkles?

Ride 'Em Cowboy

We went to LaHacienda for lunch today. I loved talking about the horses and cows all through the restraunt. When we were done eating, I actually got to ride the horse. It was a little crazy at first but then I got used to it. I think I'm a natural cowboy.

Rudolph in February

Yes it's February but why not have a Rudolph nose? Mrs. Kristi had this fun Rudolph nose in her office today and she let me take it home. She even showed me how to make the nose blink. When daddy got home tonight, I had to show off my new toy. Do I make a cute Rudolph or what?

Driving

Mommy was putting my carseat back in the car this evening and I decided to practice my driving skills. I had a great time pretending to drive. As we were getting out, I let mommy know that I'm a safe driver by pointing out the "seatbelt". I know all about the safety features in the car.

Almost a Big Boy Bed

When I got home last week, my bed was a little different. Mommy took the front side of my bed off. Now I can get in and out of bed all by myself. This helps since daddy isn't able to lift me since his surgery. I've been impressing mommy & daddy all week by actually staying in my bed until they come to get me. It's been a pretty easy switch...I've only fallen out of bed once (it didn't hurt though because mommy put pillows next to the bed...she knows I'm a wild sleeper). Hopefully I'm on my way to a real big boy bed soon.

Home Again

I am home! When we got home today, I got right back to what I love doing most...cooking with mommy! We made a pizza. You know how I always try to sneak something in when mommy turns around? Tonight was no different, except I snuck it in my mouth. When mommy wasn't looking, I grabbed the rest of the bell pepper she had chopped up and took a bite just like an apple. It was YUMMY. It must be good for me because mommy let me keep snacking on it while we cooked.

Daddy has a boo-boo

Daddy has a boo-boo (for those of you who don't know....Michael had disc replacement surgery last Thursday). Since he's not feeling good and mommy is having to take care of him, I got to go on vacation to Nana & Papa's house. Thank you Uncle Marc and Aunt Kathy for sending daddy some cookies while I'm gone. If he's anything like me, cookies will make him feel better in no time. Maybe there will still be some cookies for me when I come back home.

Tent

One of my favorite things to do with daddy is build a tent. Typically it's daddy holding up the blanket and hiding. Tonight mommy showed me how to hang the blanket over my toys so I can have a tent without someone having to hold it up. I love the tent. The best part is that I can cuddle up next to the edge of the tent and catch a quick snooze.

Where's Jackson?

I love to play hide and seek with mommy and daddy. Listen carefully and you'll hear me in the video. I guess I need to work on finding good hiding spots because mommy & daddy always seem to find me. Not sure why???

Mommy & Daddy's 5th Anniversary

Mommy & Daddy have been married for 5 years now. To celebrate they left me at Nana & Papa's and headed to Fredericksburg for the weekend. I'm not sure why they left me behind...I can be lots of fun!



They took a little side trip to Luckenbach, TX. Not much there but a post office and a hat shop. At least they brought me back a shirt.

They also took a side trip up to Llano, TX. They were told there was good BBQ in Llano. Mommy and daddy both said they had the best ribs they've ever eaten. Must be good. I'll have to get them to take me when I get enough teeth to eat ribs.

If You're Happy and You Know It

This is my "happy" face. When I hear the word "happy", I do this. You'll see me doin it in the video below a lot!

I finally found someone my size who likes to dance!

Driving Mr. Aidan

My friend Aidan came over to play today. I showed him my new car and he LOVED it. He's like me and would much rather be pushed than have to propel himself. That's alright because I loved driving him around the house.

While daddy was at work today, mommy let me play with his hats. I think this hat makes me look very mature. What do you think?

Double Dip

I love to dance. Watch closely and you'll see me do the "double dip". I'm becoming quite the dancing machine.

Storage......or Toy?

Today mommy bought a bucket to keep my new blocks in. We loaded all the blocks in the tub to make sure they fit. As I was playing this afternoon, I wanted to see if I would fit in the tub. Sure enough, I did! Not only is this new puchase storage for mommy but it's a great new toy for me.

Basketball Pictures

Deceptively Delicious

Mommy has gotten the book...here come the hidden veggies. Today when I woke up from my nap, mommy was pulling homemade chocolate chip cookies out of the oven. Mommy let daddy and me have one and we both thought they were fabulous. After we said how good they were, mommy told us they had chickpeas in them. I don't know what chickpeas are but I really don't care...all I know is I got to eat a chocolate chip cookie and it was good! I think I like this book.

White Christmas

After we got to New Mexico on Chrstmas day it started to snow. Mommy and Daddy took me outside when it started to snow, but when I woke up the next morning there was snow everywhere.
Mommy made me put on all my warm clothes (hat, gloves, jacket and layers of clothes). I went outside and didn't really know what to think. Daddy came outside and showed me how to make snowballs and throw snow at mommy. After playing in the snow for a little bit I looked up at mommy and said "I wet."
Daddy put me to work shoveling the snow off of the deck.
We had lots of fun playing in the snow. Mommy thought I was getting too cold and made me go back inside to warm up. I am a typical boy and didn't care how cold it was, I just wanted to keep playing.

More Christmas Fun

I woke up on Christmas Day and got to go on an airplane to New Mexico to see my Grampa and Nana Jo. We also got to see aunt Stephanie, uncle Ken, cousin Emily, Jim, Ruby and Mamaw. After Christmas dinner we got to open more presents. I had a lot of fun helping Grampa and Nana Jo hand out all the presents. I wanted to open every one that I passed out.
I got to open a lot of presents. Some of them were not for me, I just liked helping everyone open their presents. Nana Jo and Grampa got me my very own basketball goal. I am going to have so much fun playing basketball with daddy.

My Own Police Car

Tonight I got my very own police car. It even has sirens! I love it!

Merry Christmas

I had much more fun with Christmas this year than last year. I really got into opening the presents. In fact, I started opening one a few weeks ago but mommy caught me. Tonight I got to finish opening it.

Christmas Eve at Gaylord Texan

Today mommy, daddy, nana, papa, and I went to the Gaylord Texan to look at all the pretty Christmas decorations. We met Uncle Chris, Aunt Melissa, Caleb, & Madison there. It was a lot of fun. They had trains everywhere & even a real reindeer! Here are some pictures.

Puree Party

Mommy & I went to a Puree Party (to go along with Jessica Seinfeld's cookbook, Deceptively Delicious) this morning. I played upstairs with some friends while mommy and her friends pureed all kinds of things. I was thinking they were cooking up some good food but when I came downstairs it was nothing but vegetables. Here's a picture of me with all mommy's hard work. Apparently she's going to freeze them and then use them in everyday food so that we get more nutrients. We have red bell pepper, spinach, zucchini, squash, cauliflower, peas, and carrots. I put this out as a warning to all who come to eat at my house...you never know what you're REALLY eating.

Cooking Lessons

Mommy had to make a cake this morning so she had me help her. I helped turn the mixer off and on when she was ready. It was a lot of fun. I even added my own touch to the cake. When mommy was spraying the pan with oil, I decided to add a couple shakes of pepper to the batter. After all, aren't all cooks supposed to add their own twist to the recipe? Mommy said we were lucky because the pepper was laying on top of the batter and she could easily scoop it out. Next time, I'll have to add my secret ingredients when the mixer is running.

Good Saint Nick...

Tonight while Mommy was gone Daddy and I spent a little time singing and dancing to Christmas Carols. I did more dancing than I did singing. Here is a highlight of my best move.