Bath Time

Jackson has gotten too long for the bath sling so we had to upgrade. Jennifer (one of our mentor couples in our Sunday School class) told me about a great duck that Jackson would be able to use now and keep using until he's 24 lbs. The best part is that it was only $9 at Target. What a deal! Jackson really enjoys being able to sit up and play in the tub. (Don't worry, my hands are always right there.)

The Exersaucer

Recently we bought Jackson an exersaucer. The ladies in the nursery at church said that he was really enjoying the one they had so we thought we'd go ahead and try to find one for him at home. He really seems to enjoy the independence it gives him.

"Yo, yo....What's up?" Our little gangsta baby.

This is a little sweeter picture.

He's really starting to interact with the toys around him.

Ummm....Cereal

Jackson turned 4 months old so you know what that means...cereal! We broke out the high chair, bought some baby spoons, and the rest is in the pictures.

Jackson wasn't quite sure what to think of the high chair.

He knew something different was going on but not sure if he would like it.

First bite....Yummy, I think.

The doctor was right, most of it did wind up on his bib and all over his face.

This picture says it all...the thumb DOES taste better than cereal.

Day O' Fun

Michael & I both had the day off so we decided to make today the "Day O' Fun". We were trying to decide what to do and tossed around several ideas but in the end decided on bowling...mainly because the 100+ degree weather ruled out anything outside. Little did I know I am married to a should-be-pro bowler. He beat me bad but that didn't keep me & Jackson from enjoying the day out.

Jackson enjoyed all the lights and noise.

Jackson tried to show daddy how to drive but daddy kept control of the wheel.

Opening Day is Around the Corner

While daddy was shopping for camo, Jackson decided he better find something for himself so the doves don't see him coming. He thinks that if he's cute enough, daddy might let him tag along when he goes hunting with Uncle Marc & Grampa. He doesn't know he has to get past mommy first.

He Found It

Jackson found his thumb (& I actually had my camera there to snap a picture). He loves to snuggle up with his burp cloth and his thumb.

Almost Got It

Jackson works and works on rolling over...

He focuses his eyes on either mommy or daddy, gets his arms in position to push, raises his legs up to help with the momentum and then...

he goes nowhere and becomes completely frusterated. This is as far as he'll get. You can see it in his eyes...he's mad and will not accept defeat. One day soon, we know, one day soon...and hopefully we'll be there with the camera ready.

Nana Jo & Grampa

We have been blessed this week to have Nana Jo & Grampa here with us. They made Dallas a side trip on their way home from their journey to the East Coast. After driving to San Antonio, then to Hilton Head and then back to San Antonio, they decided to continue driving just to come see us. As if that wasn't enough time in the car, they left on Thursday for Lubbock, then finally on Friday for home (Capitan). I'm sure they're pooped by now but we sure enjoyed the time with them.

Nana Jo & Jackson

"Go Spurs" Jackson was proudly displaying his Spurs outfit while his Grampa was here. After all, Grampa's mom & dad are the biggest Spurs fans in the country. The team enthusiasm must be passed down.

Fun with Family

This weekend we took another trip down to visit Michael's family. Jackson had a great time with his cousins though I think they're ready for him to grow up so he can play with them. We didn't make it into the water this trip but hope to get some boating in next time.

We ate breakfast one morning at Cracker Barrel. Jackson had his own chair at the table complete with silverware and menu.

While the ladies were shopping at Garden Ridge, Michael & Papa found a chair to lounge in.

Jackson's cousin Caleb.

Jackson's great-granddaddy at Kountry Katfish (one of our favorite places to eat in the small town of Montgomery).

Jackson's cousin Madison enjoying the chocolate pie.

Michael reading to Caleb & Madison before bed.

Lunch at Rosa's

Jackson and I had a lunch date at the best Tex-Mex, not quite sit down but not fast food, restaurant ever...Rosa's. There's a Rosa's on every main street in Lubbock but there are only 2 in the metroplex. Luckily my friend Jennifer lives only 5 minutes from one so when we go to visit her, we have to get some Rosa's.

Jennifer & Christi

Jackson decided to take a little nap at the end of our lunch.

Dianna & Grace (Grace was completely awake and entertaining us all.)

New Camera

Last night I couldn't take it any longer so Michael & I went out and bought a camera (luckily Michael didn't golf as much as he thought he would one weekend so we had some extra money floating around). As luck would have it, by the time we got home with the new toy, it was Jackson's bedtime so we didn't get to play around with it much last night. With that said...today was all about playing with the new camera. I think Jackson's eyes are tired of seeing the flash. I told him he'd better get used to it because his Nana Jo is coming next week with 1000 pictures available on her memory card and she's not afraid to use them all!

So on with the pictures...

Jackson & I spend our afternoons playing while listening to our favorite talk show host on the radio...Dave Ramsey. Jackson is already learning how to be financially responsible.

So we're still working on the tummy time. He honestly thinks he's crawling by moving his legs and arms but he doesn't realize his belly is keeping him from getting anywhere.

Wouldn't You Know It

Just when I decided that I was going to start a blog and be really diligent about taking pictures and posting them for all to see...my digital camera decided to crash. We can't complain, it was a free camera given to us a couple of years ago but it's just bad timing. I must say I'm not that upset...it means I get to go shopping for a new one. Who can have a new baby and not have a camera? Sure we have a camcorder but the still pictures aren't good quality. So, until I purchase a new camera, you'll just have to enjoy the pictures already posted. I have lots that I need to take for you so for now just imagine Jackson trying to roll over and Jackson starting to suck his thumb (yep, he's found his thumb and LOVES it).

Phi Lamb Mini Reunion

This past weekend we had a Phi Lamb mini reunion at Dianna's house. It was great to see old friends and spend some time just catching up. It was like college all over again, staying up late, eating, and visiting...ok....not quite like college, there were 3 babies, 1 toddler, conversation consisting of pregnancy stories, and we went to bed around midnight only to wake up around 7am because the babies must be fed. Regardless, it was nice to have the time together. After a night of chatting, a quick trip to Sonic, a walk in the morning, and a trip to IKEA, Jackson and I had to say good-bye. Jackson appeared to have a great time at his first sleepover.back row: Jennifer, Laura, Katie, Randa

front row: Meaghan & Jackson, Dianna & Grace, Randa & Ella

Grace playing with Jackson

This is my first shot at a blog so you'll have to bear with me. I wanted to find some avenue to share pictures and stories of Jackson since we don't have the luxury of seeing our family frequently. Hopefully this website will do the trick. It's going to take me some time to remember to take pictures and post them so if I start slow, please forgive me. My hope is to keep this contiually updated so you'll have new stories and pictures on a pretty regular basis. In order to catch you up on some of Jackson's growth, I'm going to add a few pictures that have been taken over the past 3 months. (Yep, he's already 3 months old. Hard to believe!)











1 day old being held by Nana at the hospital.

1 month old picture at Kiddie Kandids.











2 months old at Nana's trying on his new hat.











3 months old bouncing in a cute outfit that Jordan and Angela gave us.