BIG BOY BED

Daddy's finally home and Jackson couldn't be happier. Jackson couldn't get enough hugs from Daddy. He would play then run give Mike a hug, then play some more and run give him another hug---that's our cuddle bug! Mike took Jackson to a Lowe's workshop and they build a firetruck together---what an event! Jackson still likes to show everyone exactly how it was made.

This weekend was also an eventful one as we finished up Jackson's "big boy room" and he slept in his new bed for the first time last night. He did great! We never heard a peep out of him....let's just hope nap time is as uneventful. Here they are reading some bedtime stories:
And this is how Jackson chose to sleep in his new bed. So cute!

Duck looks like he's about to hang himself but at least Jackson is comfy

And who needs a pillow anyways! Jackson thinks they are just to lay against for story time. Whatever works!

Flying Solo

When Dad is out of town for an entire week what do we do?? Well we found lots of things to occupy our time! We started out last weekend with lots of park trips, playing in the yard and a first at Chick-fil-a. Jackson discovered ketchup and loves to dip those nuggets! Luckily during the week we kept busy with our normal routine: Mom's group, music class, a trip to the gym, and some play dates with friends. But other than that we did have several silly moments. Here's one of Jackson playing with his "I'm One" hat.

We also had a few not so good moments. Like this one---YIKES! A squished blueberry is on his finger!!! "hand wipe NOW Mama" were Jackson's exact words.

And Jackson decided to eat some tree bark---yummy! I tried my best to dig it all out of his mouth

And no days would be complete without lots of snuggles from Jackson---he is quite the loving kid

And of course Bear gets lots of loving too!

And last but not least Bear even got to sleep on the furniture (we're getting rid of it anyways). I think she was more exhausted at the end of the week than I was!

Best friends

They say that best friends share everything. Jackson got a boo boo on his toe so he asked that Tiger have one too.

Bath time fun

We haven't really shared many bath pictures in awhile so here are a few:

Jackson loves the new faucets that he can turn on himself....

Ohhh...bubbles on the hand!

CHEESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

more CHEESSEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Squinty face


Sticking out the tongue

Just hanging out

I was inside fixing dinner the other night and came out to check on things and this was what I found. Apparently Jackson didn't want to sit in a chair but wanted to sit in his stroller so he and Mike are just hanging out talking on the driveway. Funny!

Another driver in the family

So we aren't quite sure that Jackson should have a license to operate this Jeep yet but he sure has fun pretending to drive! Here's Mike turned mechanic as he tried to put the Jeep together. Good times! And Jackson couldn't wait to hop in! He woke up asking to drive the car...NOW!!! So he ran downstairs and hopped right in (even before eating breakfast!)

Baby kicks

At 16.5 weeks I can already feel the baby move which is my favorite part of being pregnant. I just love feeling all those little kicks. I didn't feel Jackson move until several weeks later but maybe this time I just know what it feels like or maybe this kid is quite the kicker! Either way it's been a fun week. Jackson has enjoyed listening to the baby's heartbeat at doctor's visits. He always leans in close to my belly and says "hiiiii baby, hellloooooo" and then gives it a kiss. What a nice big brother!