Monday, February 27, 2012

2 years in a nut shell....

I decided to make a list on here of some of Jackson's favorite things at 2 years old because his baby book doesn't have a place for these types of things:)
*we went to the doctor Friday and Jackson weighs 32lbs and is 34 1/2 inches tall
*he didn't like getting a shot or having his ears checked
*he loves Elmo!! He also likes Ernie, Cookie Monster, Abby, and other sesame street characters
*his current favorite movies are Lion King, Dumbo, Charlie Brown, Caliou, and Elmo!
*he loves hot dogs, ham, pizza...really any kind of meat or fruit! He also likes cake, ice cream, and snacks! His favorite drink is still MILK!!!
*he LOVES playing outside or going to the park! He loves jumping, climbing, running, and racing! His favorite game is chase;)
*he loves his home!
*he is beginning to count and say his ABC's.
*he knows his colors, some shapes, and body parts.
* he wants to dress and undress himself sometimes!
*he is changing Grams name to Mimi!
*he loves playing with other kids especially Jake, Seth, and Clay!
*we are very excited about Reid coming!
* he knows his animals and animal sounds
*he is excited about meeting Mallie (Brittany's new puppy).
* he loves baths!!!!! He usually wants to take 2 or 3 a day!!! He splashes , swims, colors, and plays bubbles!
*he buckles himself in his carseat (becoming Mr. Independent)
*he DOES NOT like haircuts
*he is getting better about staying in nursery at church! He went to big boy class with Seth last week and drew a picture of Solomon's Temple:)
* he got his first play-doh
*we are about to start trying to potty train!
*he loves his sesame street card game!
*he is very animated and talkative!
*when he's tired he plays with mommy's hair
*he likes to sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" at bedtime
*he wants to hold mommy's hand during car rides!
*he naps daily, usually for around 2 hours!
* he doesn't go to bed until about 9:30 pm
*he loves any kind of ball
*he finally will talk on the phone some
*he is getting good at saying please and thank you!
*he has his mommy and daddy's hearts and is the center of our world!!!!


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Sunday, February 26, 2012

My little cocoon....

after his 2nd bath tonight!!! He loves taking baths these days!!!! Yesterday he had 3 but today we made it with just too!!! He's so sweet and lovable after bath time!! I love this little boy more than anything in this world!! I wish I could stop time and keep him this age forever!!!!

Friday, February 24, 2012

And then came.....

The bat, ball, and tee!!!!!!!! Please notice the toy disaster in the living room:) This is how our weekends at home look!!!

Noah showing Jackson how to hold the bat!!

Play-Doh Workshop!!

Noah and Jackson had a big time with Play-Doh tonight!! They made pink and blue hotdogs:)

Jackson's 2 Year Check up!

Today Jackson had to go see Dr. Edwards for his 2 year check up and shots!! He was such a big boy...he didn't like her checking his ears or the shots, but other than that it was good!!! He said he looked perfect! He weighs 32 lbs and is 34 1/2 inches tall! No more shots until kindergarten shots!!!! WOW!!!

Pretending the stool is a piano:)

Pretending the step stool was a slide!!

Cashing in his tokens from Dr. Edward's for being so good:)

He was soooo excited he got an Elmo sticker!!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Happy 2nd Birthday Jackson!!!

Two years ago today Andy and I received the greatest gift!! God blessed us with a sweet, happy, healthy baby boy, and we could not be more grateful!!!! Jackson is an answer to prayers and a parents dream!!!! He has brought so much joy to our lives over the past two years!!!!! He is so much fun and can always put a smile on my face!!! I am beyond blessed to be Jackson's mommy! It is so hard to believe that it's been 2 years and I know the next few years will fly by!!!! My prayer is to enjoy every single moment and make every minute count!!!! We had so much fun celebrating Jackson's birthday with our family tonight and look forward to celebrating many more happy birthdays!!!!! Happy Birthday Baby Boy!!!! Mommy and Daddy love you more than you will ever know:)

Jackson's Elmo cake his Nana made him!

Some of Jackson's cards that came in the mail:)

Blowing out his candle!

Clapping after he blew out his candle....again and again!

Mallie!!!!

Uncle Landon and BB's newest addition!!! Jackson can't wait to get his hands on this little thing:)

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Two of my favorite smiles!!!

I just had to steal these two pictures today of little Blakely (Hadley) and little Justin (Harrison)! They are all smiles, and they melt my heart!!! They were as excited about the weather today as we were!!!! I love these two so much!

Sweet Harrison!! Such a happy baby boy!

Birthday Eve!

This afternoon we have had a fun, enjoyable afternoon at home!!! We relaxed and listened to girls' ball game on radio, played inside, grilled out for dinner, played outside(it was so nice out!), then moved my car and played in the garage after dark!!! Jackson has just laughed and played all afternoon!!! I gave him some sidewalk chalk that I had bought today at Wal-Mart, and he just kept saying, "Oh yay!! Thank you mommy!!!" he is talking more and more every day and is the sweetest thing!!! I'm so in love and can't believe he is already 2!!!!!!!

We wrote all in the garage:)

Jackson didn't get his nap out so when we got home he just wanted to lay on the couch and rest!!!! We laid on the couch and listened to the entire Lady Cats game! Unfortunately they lost, but they have had a wonderful season.....and.....now I get my friend back:)

Sweet baby boy!!

We had soooo much fun just playing in the garage!!

Rolling the ball down the slide!

Poor Jackson....

Is having to take out the trash already!!!! A lot of responsibilities come with being 2!!!!!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Night with NayNay and Ty!!

This afternoon and tonight Jackson stayed with NayNay and Ty while mommy and daddy had to go to Jonesboro!!! He had McDonalds, played with all the toys, played with Georgia, and had lots of fun with NayNay and Ty!!!!! I really wish I would have had my phone because when we walked in Ty was sitting down working Chemistry:) Andy and I were both impressed!!! We sure love our NayNay and Ty!!!!!!

Monday, February 20, 2012

Dinner at Gram and Pa's!

Tonight we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Gram and Pa's!!! After dinner Jackson entertained himself in the wood box!!!

Jackson is still enjoying...

Nana's delicious birthday cake she made him!!! He loves having left overs in the kitchen floor!

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Sunday Funday!

Tonight we had our weekly trip to Poplar Bluff to eat and to Wal-Mart!!! We ate at Buffalo Wild Wings...Jackson has eaten great today and while finishing his dinner I leaned down and told him he sure was eating good today. He responded, "Thank you mommy!" he makes my heart melt!!!!! After dinner we had a fun grocery shopping trip!! He got him a new little football and lots and lots of fruit:)

Celery at BWW!

"Oh momma, this is heaby!!"

Yay for strawberries:)

Saturday, February 18, 2012

We Love....

Saturday night visits from Noah!!!!! He and Jackson have eaten ice cream, cookies, fed Dorothy, and now are playing IPad games!!! It's the little things that mean the most!!!!!! :)

Who's teaching who?!?

Jackson's 2nd Birthday Party

Today we celebrated Jackson's 2nd birthday party!!!!! It is so hard to believe that he is going to be 2 years old Thursday!!!! These have been the most amazing two years of my life:) Today we had so much fun celebrating with family and friends!!!! Jackson had a blast playing with all his friends!!! We cannot thank everyone enough for coming and making this such a special day for Jackson!!! I have shared a few pictures I had on my phone or email, but there will be more to come:)

Elmo cake pops!

Cookies!!

Elmo bubbles!!!