More pictures from Lubbock

Since Uncle Marc & Aunt Kathy don't have any little kids like me, they borrowed some fun toys from their friends. This jumping thing was the best toy ever. I just bounced and bounced while everyone laughed at me. Maybe I can get one of these things at my house? I might have to start talking to daddy about that.

My daddy thinks it is pretty funny when I get tired and put my hand on my head. Uncle Marc thinks that I should be on the front of a birthday card. Maybe he's onto something.

This is me with my Uncle Marc & Aunt Kathy. You're not seeing things, my Uncle Marc looks just like my daddy (they're twins). They tried to trick me by making me think that my daddy was there when really my mommy & daddy were gone. Little do they know, I know exactly who is who. Uncle Marc can't fool me (besides, if he tries to fool me, my Aunt Kathy will get him).

Here I am chillin' with my cool friends, Dr. Davey & his wife Sarah (that's right...Dr. Davey, he's a real doctor). They're going to have a little baby in March. I'm really hoping for a fun boy to play with but a girl might be fun too. They came over to meet me and we had a great time. I just love all that hair on Dr. Davey's face. Maybe daddy will let me have hair like that someday.

Happiness is Lubbock, TX

You might have thought I've been slacking in my blogging this past week when actually I've been on vacation! I had a lot of firsts...my first plane ride, my first wedding, my first time to meet lots of family, and my first time to KK's Craft Mall (I'd rather not go back there, it's a bunch of girly stuff). Here are a few pictures...

This is me & mommy on the moving sidewalk in the airport. I love riding like this because it makes me feel like I'm walking all by myself. You might say that I was the hit of the airport. All the security people were going bananas over me.

Here's the reason I got to go to Lubbock...my aunt Stephanie got married. That's her with my new uncle Ken. They're pretty cool cats. They played all kinds of fun music at their wedding and aunt Steph didn't even wear shoes. I wish I could have gotten away with that, my mommy made me wear shoes. Other than the shoes, I had a great time at their wedding. I wish we lived closer to them because I'm sure they could teach me all kinds of fun things.

Since I'm not the most quiet guy, daddy had me hang out with him during the wedding. He was in charge of the music. I tried to distract him but he was really focused on the songs. We sure did have fun there in the back.

After all that wedding stuff, I was pooped! I couldn't even keep my eyes open on the way home. Being cute sure does take a lot out of you.

Not only did we go to a wedding, we got to visit lots of people too. This is me with mommy's grandmother. She really knows how to hold little guys like me...she didn't even pull away when I tried to eat the pretty birds on her sweater.

I'm a BIG 5 months old!

Today is a big day for me...I'm a whole 5 months old! I've come a long way in 5 months...I'm eating squash & peas now rather than just drinking milk, I can roll all around the floor and even get to the remote control and play with all the fun buttons, I can turn the fishies in my crib off and on by hitting them with my head, and I can even give my daddy wet willies with my slobbery hands. Man I'm BIG.

Here I am just hanging out. Mommy and I went shopping this morning and then to lunch with Mrs. Dianna & Grace. I was sure glad to be home to stretch out and just roll around.

I'm working on getting my guns up. Right now my gun is kinda pointing sideways. I'll have it mastered soon.

I thought this was a fun toy mommy bought me today...later I found out, it is something I wear. Mommy made me try it on. I wasn't too sure what to think about it. She kept saying how cute I was and how much fun we're going to have at Halloween. I'm not sure being dressed like a monkey will be fun but maybe people will think I'm real cute and give me lots of candy.

I'm still not sure about this me being a monkey thing.

Babbling Baby

Daddy caught me getting ready for bed this evening. I'm like my mommy and just like to talk all the time. Mommy was trying to put my lotion on before she put me in my jammies and I just talked & talked before I found my foot and decided to stick it in my mouth. Life is good being a baby.

Click on the link to see my video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O135RV-hk4

My Friends

Today I went to my first play group! There were so many babies and little kids to look at. I didn't really do much playing (except with my own foot which can keep me entertained for hours) but it sure was fun to be considered big compared to some of them. My mommy said that it was fun to have a real conversation with other people. I don't know who she thinks I am, I talk to her all the time. She talks back to me but doesn't ever seem to stay on the same subject I'm on.

This is my friend Emily. She and I are the two most vocal babies in our class. People think we're crying but we're really just telling everyone what they need to know. Emily is just a week older than I am and she can already sit up. I'm going to have to hang out with her more to figure out how she does that. Maybe she'll help me out.

This is baby Aiden. He's only 2 months old. I went and saw him when he was brand new but he didn't do much then but now he looks around and smiles at people. His mommy sat him in a pink chair while we were there. I tried to stand up for him and tell his mommy that pink is for girls but she didn't listen to me.

Here's a picture of me with baby Braeden. He's 2 1/2 months old but just about as big as me. We had fun trying to pinch each other without our mommy's seeing it. It didn't hurt , it was just a game.

Open Mouth, Insert Foot

While mommy was trying to put my jammies on, I found something really neat...and it's attached to me...my foot! I've seen it down there before, I just never got a good look at it. Once I got it close to my face, I decided it looked good enough to eat. Who needs a thumb when you can have a WHOLE foot?

Dedication

Today my mommy & daddy got me up early, gave me a bath in the morning, and got me all dressed up in a new outfit....why? because I was being dedicated. I'm really not sure what that means. All I know is that I was put on display at the front of the church while the pastor said a bunch of stuff to mommy & daddy. There were other babies up there too. Some were crying but I just sat there in mommy's arms looking at all the people looking at me. It must have been something special because my Nana & Papa and Great-Grandmother and Great-Granddaddy all came up from Houston just to come to church to see me. Maybe one day I'll learn what mommy & daddy promised to teach me, until then, I'll just continue to be the cute baby that I am.

This is me, mommy, & daddy. Look at my outfit, am I not the most stylin' baby ever? I think it's funny that I'm the only one with new clothes.

The Four Walls

(actually that's my Great-Granddaddy, Papa, daddy, & me)

My Great-Grandmother & Great-Granddaddy are sooooo silly. They laugh all the time. I've been told that Great-Granddaddy looks like Santa. I'm not sure who Santa is but I guess I've got to believe them.

Nana & Papa are just as silly. They sure do seem to love me...I kept hearing them tell mommy & daddy that I could come visit them anytime I wanted. I might have to take them up on that since mommy & daddy are about to start making me eat veggies.

This is my daddy & the nice hotel man loading up Papa's car. I thought mommy packed a lot but their car is packed all the way to the top and they were just here for one night. Maybe when I'm older I'll figure out what Great-Grandmother packs in all those black purses.

Cute but Crabby

Daddy had a hard time snapping this picture. Jackson is starting to be quite the squirmy little boy. You can't really see the shirt but it says "Cute but Crabby". Thanks to Nana Jo & Grampa for picking this shirt up for Jackson when they went vacationing in Hilton Head this summer.

Finally on Video

I finally caught Jackson rolling over and talking on video. We were laying down trying to wind down before bed and he decided to put on a show. Luckily the camera was close by so I caught a little of it for you.

http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n100/MichaelandMeaghan/?action=view&current=MVI_0146.flv&refPage=&imgAnch=imgAnch1

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.