Louisville Zoo with Ju-Ju and Paw

Funny names, I know, but that is what Jackson calls his grandparents (my parents), specifically my dad. He yells, PAWWWWWWWWWWWWW whenever we see him. It's pretty cute.

We went to the Louisville Zoo with them, and it was a lot of fun. Jackson had a blast, and was much more into the animals than he was last year when we went to the Indianapolis Zoo. We got to see lots of fun stuff, and he walked around the whole zoo, no stroller. He's a big boy! He was also appropriately attired for the zoo, naturally.

Ready to go to the zoo!


Holding hands with his PAWWWWWWWW


Jackson and Daddy, waiting to go into the zoo.


The first animal we saw. Jackson was really intrigued. He wanted to get down there with it.


More fun with Paw.


The Louisville Zoo has several animals carved out of various materials. Jackson was a big fan of the rhino. He thought it was a slide because it was pretty smooth.


Checking out the giraffes with Daddy.

YOU! With the camera! QUIT TAKING MY PICTURE!

(and a good picture of his appropriate zoo attire)


Getting up high for a better view of the baby elephant.


Waving bye bye to the camels with his Ju-ju.


Jackson has been acting a little wild tonight, so we think maybe he picked up some bad habits at the zoo. He loves animals, so I guess I made a good decision when I bought him some big boy bedding with safari animals on it later today! We're not ready to switch him yet, but it was on sale. So it's ready and waiting whenever he is.

Memorial Day Fun

As most of you probably know, Memorial Day weekend in Indy means the Indy 500, but because I have about zero interest in watching cars go around a race track (unless we could be up in the suites where there is free alcohol), we were just glad the weather was nice so we could play outside all weekend! Yesterday we went to the park, and today we hung out at home and played outside. We also went over to Jerry & Judy's for a cook out, and Jackson's Aunt Jenny was there, too!

Of course, while we were playing outside, I had to take some pictures of Jackson and his holiday appropriate attire!

He's an American All-star:


One of his favorite expressions - he always throws his hands up as if to say, "what? I'm not doing anything wrong!"


Jackson really enjoys sticking his head through this fence. He does it at least 5 times every time we pass it on walks, so today I captured his love for it on film.


Jackson is also a fan of bubbles, but I think his new bubble machine confuses him at times.

Bubbles, Jackson with a serious face, and my jeans.


Bye everyone! Have a great holiday weekend!


Seriously, see ya!


We hope everyone is having lovely weather and a great long weekend! We certainly are!

Toddler Art

Earlier this evening, Jeff and I were both in the kitchen making dinner. Jackson was quiet in the other room, which should have been the first sign that something was up. I went in to get him for dinner, and I found this:


Of course, he is innocent, look at that face! He could never color with a sharpie on my laptop.


On closer inspection, is that a sharpie beauty mark on Jackson's face?


It looks like we have solved the mystery and found the guilty party... giving Mommy the stink eye won't save you, Jackson! We caught you, black handed.


If you'd like a sweet customized laptop, feel free to email me. I can probably arrange something.

The next Tiger Woods?

Or maybe just his caddy?



And some bubble fun.

I start BarBri (bar review) next week, so Jackson and I have a week to spend together. Luckily, today the weather was nice, so we went outside and tried out some new things we got yesterday. Jackson loved his cheapie golf set (maybe he will love golf like his great-grandparents!), and the bubble machine was a hit too.

19 months... sigh

So, where does the time go? I feel like we were just saying he was officially 18 months old, and suddenly he's 19 months old?!?! It definitely goes by too fast. 19 months old isn't much different from 18 months old. He has a few new words (a favorite being "UH OH"), and tantrums are in full force. He loves to be outside, and he still loves the phone. If you call us, you will hear him screeching in the background because he wants the phone.

Enough boring commentary - onto the real reason people check this blog. THE PICTURES! He is pretty much the cutest kid ever, so I understand.

Calm Jackson:
Happy Jackson:

Not-so-happy Jackson:

I'm a very lucky mom, though, because Jackson has already learned to pick flowers and bring them to me. I certainly don't mind that they are dandelions. He is on a budget. If you know Jeff, you know that's true!



Isn't he the sweetest?

Next time this week, I will be finished with finals, and Jeff was finished with finals today. Just a little update for anyone who cares about our scholastic pursuits. Oh and I graduate NEXT Saturday. Finally, right? Don't worry, Jackson has a super cute ensemble to wear to the ceremony.

Wagon Rides

Jackson loves to go on rides in his little red wagon, and so does Annie! She and Jackson actually get along in the wagon, which is funny considering she usually doesn't like him to get too close. But they co-exist peacefully in the wagon.


A few close ups of Jackson's adorable face:



We are loving this weather - we hope it stays this way for a LONG while!

New shirt & Funny story

So one of Jeff's college roommates, Doug, sent this shirt for Jackson. It's a little big right now, but Jackson had a good time modeling it. Don't ask why grown men are into Thundercats, because I don't have the answer. :) It is, however, a cute picture of Jackson, so it makes the blog. Jeff was thrilled with the gift, so many thanks to Doug!

Doing his best "look at my shirt" model pose:



And now for your funny story. On Monday, I had my last day of classes, so as usual, Jeff's mom came over to watch Jackson. During the day, she went out to the garage, and Jackson followed behind, shut the garage door, and apparently threw the dead bolt. Jeff's mom was locked out, and Jackson was alone in the house (and enjoying every minute I'm sure). She also didn't have a phone, so she had to go ask neighbors to use their phone to call Jeff. He had to come home and unlock the door. While Jackson was alone in the house, he just watched TV and rode on his rocking horse (Jeff's mom could see him from the patio door). Hopefully that is a look into the future and if we leave Jackson home alone, he will only watch TV and not throw wild parties like his Uncle Brad.