and a Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Poor volunteer High School firefighter who had to deal with all these kids! Jackson wasn't the only one screaming! Actually the second pic is the closest Jackson would come to him at first. The one on Santa's lap was a sneak-attack second trip around the block!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Another Busy Weekend...
...and now I am 2 weeks back-logged! I have got to get some Thanksgiving pictures up!
We went to Chico this weekend, Janet, Susan, Dawn, Nicole, Jackson, and I, and we had so much fun. The Bear, shopping, happy hour, Christmas lights, Italian Cottage, so fabulous! I even bought us a present at The Bear, a fabulous (I don't know what you call it, art deco? not quite letterpress?) limited edition, numbered print with the red entrance to The Bear on it. My aunt & uncle have it and I love! I'm so picky at what goes into our house, to buy it ourselves, love. Donnie and I debated on buying it last time we were up, with me ending up saying, nah we don't *need* it. But, like he loves to say, Donnie is always right!
We went to Chico this weekend, Janet, Susan, Dawn, Nicole, Jackson, and I, and we had so much fun. The Bear, shopping, happy hour, Christmas lights, Italian Cottage, so fabulous! I even bought us a present at The Bear, a fabulous (I don't know what you call it, art deco? not quite letterpress?) limited edition, numbered print with the red entrance to The Bear on it. My aunt & uncle have it and I love! I'm so picky at what goes into our house, to buy it ourselves, love. Donnie and I debated on buying it last time we were up, with me ending up saying, nah we don't *need* it. But, like he loves to say, Donnie is always right!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Updates
We had such a super busy weekend that I cannot keep up. Took a ton of pictures and our life seems super crazy right now, but updates soon!
Jackson is 13 months old today! I didn't think I would keep going with monthly updates past a year, but I did want to say that he's an official walker now! He walks more than crawling now and his pirate walk is hilarious. It was so fun for everyone to see him walking at Thanksgiving.
Jackson is 13 months old today! I didn't think I would keep going with monthly updates past a year, but I did want to say that he's an official walker now! He walks more than crawling now and his pirate walk is hilarious. It was so fun for everyone to see him walking at Thanksgiving.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Fab Weekend!
My best friend Katie visited from LA and we had the best weekend!
I'll try to give the full run-down later of Saturday when Leslie joined us too (although we didn't take pictures except via Katie's Blackberry so it's not quite as fun to document), but the weekend did involve,
Mumms
Honig
Mustards
Bouchon Bakery
lots of Starbucks, lots of trashy magazines, and lots of girly movies! (Although I think I'm still recovering from My Sister's Keeper...) So how could it not be fabulous?
And Donnie was a saint and watched Jackson, entertained, and gabbed with us the whole time. Can't wait until we visit her soon!
I'll try to give the full run-down later of Saturday when Leslie joined us too (although we didn't take pictures except via Katie's Blackberry so it's not quite as fun to document), but the weekend did involve,
Mumms
Honig
Mustards
Bouchon Bakery
lots of Starbucks, lots of trashy magazines, and lots of girly movies! (Although I think I'm still recovering from My Sister's Keeper...) So how could it not be fabulous?
And Donnie was a saint and watched Jackson, entertained, and gabbed with us the whole time. Can't wait until we visit her soon!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Blongo Ball
Have you ever played Blongo Ball?
We've always wanted a Bocce Ball court but don't quite have the space for one. Janet brought over Blongo Ball, which I thought looked silly, but it's a lot of fun! Kind of the same thing, throwing 2 balls tied with string and trying to get the most points.
Here Jackson demonstrates a 3 point shot,
We've always wanted a Bocce Ball court but don't quite have the space for one. Janet brought over Blongo Ball, which I thought looked silly, but it's a lot of fun! Kind of the same thing, throwing 2 balls tied with string and trying to get the most points.
Here Jackson demonstrates a 3 point shot,
Monday, November 9, 2009
Little Contest
I've decided I simply have to devote more time to photography. I have all these things in my head that I want to do, and I'm not going to be able to do them by putting around on the computer anymore. It's time to get down.to.business. Photography is the perfect mix of art, science, and technology that I love.
So for starters, I'm posting a link to Nichole V. a site which I love! And, it gets me 5 more entries into winning a fabulous package from her that I would LOVE! Check out her pics, aren't they stunning?! One day, pashaw, I can dream right?
So for starters, I'm posting a link to Nichole V. a site which I love! And, it gets me 5 more entries into winning a fabulous package from her that I would LOVE! Check out her pics, aren't they stunning?! One day, pashaw, I can dream right?
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Sneaky, Sneaky
Today I took the time to make a batch of Mini Quiches, since we were running low and they're an easy thing for Jackson's lunch. This afternoon Jackson was unusually quiet. So, I peeked over the counter and saw this,
Notice the missing corner of my perfect dozen?
And thankfully had my camera handy to catch the little thief.
Shoving one into his little mouth as quick as he could. Apparently the cutting board isn't high enough for his tippy toes any more.
At least he already had a bib on pretty much all day since this sippy cup thing is killing us. Jackson likes to drink some and then let it dribble all down the front of his shirt. Although at least he is drinking it.
Notice the missing corner of my perfect dozen?
And thankfully had my camera handy to catch the little thief.
Shoving one into his little mouth as quick as he could. Apparently the cutting board isn't high enough for his tippy toes any more.
At least he already had a bib on pretty much all day since this sippy cup thing is killing us. Jackson likes to drink some and then let it dribble all down the front of his shirt. Although at least he is drinking it.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Birthday Boy!!
Here are a few of the pics from Jackson's Birthday!
Birthday boy and Daddy!
Birthday banner,
His little birthday hat (which he wouldn't wear, of course) and the cupcakes I made,
Too big for a kid cake,
His Monthday pictures I took every month on his chair put on an adorable banner,
Treats for little ones,
Our little cutie,
Jackson poked a perfect hole in both of his cakes. As much as he loves food, he really is the most careful kid-eater you've ever seen.
I say a few because it's all I have edited so far. It's both a blessing and a curse to edit photos. I love taking pics, but I wanted to enjoy his birthday so I don't have too many of actual people! Next time.
It was a wonderful weekend. Way too fast, but the years seem to go fast now-a-days anyways.
Birthday boy and Daddy!
Birthday banner,
His little birthday hat (which he wouldn't wear, of course) and the cupcakes I made,
Too big for a kid cake,
His Monthday pictures I took every month on his chair put on an adorable banner,
Treats for little ones,
Our little cutie,
Jackson poked a perfect hole in both of his cakes. As much as he loves food, he really is the most careful kid-eater you've ever seen.
I say a few because it's all I have edited so far. It's both a blessing and a curse to edit photos. I love taking pics, but I wanted to enjoy his birthday so I don't have too many of actual people! Next time.
It was a wonderful weekend. Way too fast, but the years seem to go fast now-a-days anyways.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Happy 1st Birthday Jackson!
1 Month,
2 Months,
3 Months,
4 Months,
5 Months,
6 Months,
7 Months,
8 Months,
9 Months,
10 Months,
11 Months,
and 12 Months!!!
2 Months,
3 Months,
4 Months,
5 Months,
6 Months,
7 Months,
8 Months,
9 Months,
10 Months,
11 Months,
and 12 Months!!!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Bad Blogger
I'll sure try to blog this week, but we're in the midst of party planning, whoopie! Oh how in the world can our little baby turn one on Friday?!?!
Poor Jackson has a tiny cold, which seems to be getting better, so we're crossing our fingers it's completely gone by Friday. He has a big weekend, two parties, one Friday, one Sunday, and Halloween smack in the middle of them. Wowzers, what was I thinking?
Poor Jackson has a tiny cold, which seems to be getting better, so we're crossing our fingers it's completely gone by Friday. He has a big weekend, two parties, one Friday, one Sunday, and Halloween smack in the middle of them. Wowzers, what was I thinking?
Saturday, October 24, 2009
First Word
And the winner is......
Bye-Bye!
I first heard him say it today when he was sitting and watching The Wiggles. (Which is the one show he will sit and watch the whole thing. Crazy Australians singing and dancing on the beach, weird!) But, at the end they were all saying good-bye and I looked up and Jackson's waving back and said, "Bye!" to the TV. I thought I was going crazy, but it was crystal clear.
But, then tonight we just left Janet's and he waved and said, "Bye-Bye!" And I asked, "That's a word, right?" And the consensus agrees!
Bye-Bye!
I first heard him say it today when he was sitting and watching The Wiggles. (Which is the one show he will sit and watch the whole thing. Crazy Australians singing and dancing on the beach, weird!) But, at the end they were all saying good-bye and I looked up and Jackson's waving back and said, "Bye!" to the TV. I thought I was going crazy, but it was crystal clear.
But, then tonight we just left Janet's and he waved and said, "Bye-Bye!" And I asked, "That's a word, right?" And the consensus agrees!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
We Have Some Walking!
Jackson's taking steps! They're adorable (of course ;) ), and he seems to be quite proud of himself!
Yesterday, I caught him walking towards the TV like a zombie, which freaked me out because it came out of nowhere. Instead of his arms straight out, they were crossed holding each other he was walking and it was so cute.
Today, he's definitely practicing. You can practically see him thinking as he does it!
It's so sporadic when he does it. He definitely wants to practice on his terms, you can't try to practice with him or boy, he gets mad! So we'll try to get video when Donnie returns.
Yesterday, I caught him walking towards the TV like a zombie, which freaked me out because it came out of nowhere. Instead of his arms straight out, they were crossed holding each other he was walking and it was so cute.
Today, he's definitely practicing. You can practically see him thinking as he does it!
It's so sporadic when he does it. He definitely wants to practice on his terms, you can't try to practice with him or boy, he gets mad! So we'll try to get video when Donnie returns.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Card
Since we seem to have Sprout on at least once a day for cranky times, of course I had to make Jackson a birthday card! They post them online and maybe even read it on TV!
Here is the inside of Jackson's birthday card from the WWW (his debut other than this blog) and it's posted online in The Gallery. We'll be watching on his birthday in two little weeks.
Here is the inside of Jackson's birthday card from the WWW (his debut other than this blog) and it's posted online in The Gallery. We'll be watching on his birthday in two little weeks.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thankful Thursday
1. A fabulous weekend with friends! Happy Birthday Cheryl!
2. Some much needed rain, and we sure got a ton of much needed rain. My class is REALLY nice during rainy days inside too! And the custodian was super quick to fix the leak dripping down into the middle of our classroom.
3. Our neighbors lending us the cutest Halloween costume ever for Jackson! Pics to come soon.
2. Some much needed rain, and we sure got a ton of much needed rain. My class is REALLY nice during rainy days inside too! And the custodian was super quick to fix the leak dripping down into the middle of our classroom.
3. Our neighbors lending us the cutest Halloween costume ever for Jackson! Pics to come soon.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Pumkin Patch
We went as a fam to our first annual pumpkin patch trip! So much fun, Jackson was mesmerized by everything going on.
Lesson learned, pumpkin patch lighting is way too hard for manual. Not with an almost toddler anyways. I was not happy with my pics and next time will probably shoot in ap mode.
Lesson learned, pumpkin patch lighting is way too hard for manual. Not with an almost toddler anyways. I was not happy with my pics and next time will probably shoot in ap mode.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Typical Night
A typical night just Jackson and I usually consists of going into the backyard after dinner during crabby time. Jackson is suddenly fabulous and mesmerized by the wonders that be outside.
We play with his sand and water table with the trucks,
Play with the bigger truck,
"Maybe I'll eat some dirt..."
"Nope, I'll move on and try my new favorite. Picking tomatoes to eat myself!"
Awe, but who can resist letting these eyes try?
We play with his sand and water table with the trucks,
Play with the bigger truck,
"Maybe I'll eat some dirt..."
"Nope, I'll move on and try my new favorite. Picking tomatoes to eat myself!"
Awe, but who can resist letting these eyes try?
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Too Cute Tuesday
We must have been gearing to go out, and put his bib on so he doesn't mess himself up before we're ready to leave!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Cajun Festival
Yesterday Janet, Janet's friend Elaine, Susan, Tyler, Kailey, Maureen, Blair, Donnie, Jackson, and I went downtown to the Cajun Festival! Last year I was quite preggo, but it was still a ton of fun. This year it was a lot more crowded (a little too crowded for me). We still had a good time, but didn't stay quite as long.
I forgot my camera, of course. The parade is what I missed pics of. The high school band goes down the street and gets to wear mis-matched clothes and it's a lot of fun. Of course for the Cajun Festival they also have a big lady in a convertible throwing beads. We screamed for our beads while I was holding Jackson as bait (who could resist NOT throwing it to cutie Jackson?) So, she flung a bunch our way and I held out my hand to block his face, and unfortunately we banged heads which scared him and made him cry a bit. But, in all the chaos, he caught one right over his little head! Landed perfectly around his neck!
Here's the part we were a little disturbed by, I'm surprised a pic made the front page of our paper. One booth had 2 kiddie pools of dead crawdads that kids could try to "catch" with poles and string. Um, why not add some water to the pool so the crawdads don't die and at least can somewhat put up a fight????
I forgot my camera, of course. The parade is what I missed pics of. The high school band goes down the street and gets to wear mis-matched clothes and it's a lot of fun. Of course for the Cajun Festival they also have a big lady in a convertible throwing beads. We screamed for our beads while I was holding Jackson as bait (who could resist NOT throwing it to cutie Jackson?) So, she flung a bunch our way and I held out my hand to block his face, and unfortunately we banged heads which scared him and made him cry a bit. But, in all the chaos, he caught one right over his little head! Landed perfectly around his neck!
Here's the part we were a little disturbed by, I'm surprised a pic made the front page of our paper. One booth had 2 kiddie pools of dead crawdads that kids could try to "catch" with poles and string. Um, why not add some water to the pool so the crawdads don't die and at least can somewhat put up a fight????
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