15 month appointment

Our camera is being fixed currently, so no cute new pictures to go with this update. Jackson had his 15 month appointment today, and he did very well. The doctor said he's healthy and looks fantastic. He also said that he is right on developmentally. Also, he's still a big boy! He was 33.5 inches tall, and he weighed 27lbs. So he's grown since his 12 month appointment, but like all toddlers he has slowed down in his growth a bit. His height is greater than the 97th % and he's dropped down to the 75th-90th percentile for weight. He used to be in the 90-95th percentile for weight.

The good news is that today he had his last shots until he is five! Despite his cold, he did really well, and only tried to get the nurse to leave a few times by saying "bye bye." I think he knew she gives the shots!

A Belated Merry Christmas!

Before we tore into the gifts - the wrapped gifts are from us and the gifts from Santa are in the Santa bag.


Jackson would rather "play" pool than open his gifts.

So we got him interested in one of his gifts - his toolbox from Santa.


Instead of opening more gifts, Jackson wanted to cook us breakfast.


Is this all for ME??????


He got a little closer to check out all of his loot.


Sweet, a pirate potato head! Christmas is the best!


We had a great Christmas, and I'm sorry this update is so late. I have more family pictures that I'll post later. Jackson opened a few gifts himself, but for the most part, that job was left to Jeff and me. Although, I am happy to report that now that we are home, and the gifts are out of the boxes and available to play with, he is much more into them! We hope everyone else had a great holiday!

Happy St. Nick's Day!

St. Nicholas visited our house over night, and left a few treats for Jackson. He hung Jackson's new ornament from the stocking holder, because the stocking was too heavy.


A full stocking and Rudolph!


Jackson's reaction to his stocking and Rudolph.


Showing mommy what he got.


Playing with the blocks St. Nick brought him.


Reading one of his new books.


Thinking hard about what he just read.


Giving his new buddy Rudolph a kiss.


All of his loot.


Celebrating St. Nick's day was always something my parents did, so it's fun to continue that tradition with Jackson. Now I can't wait for Christmas - he had so much fun pulling the books and blocks out of his stocking.

If you're interested in St. Nick and celebrating the day, here's the wikipedia link.

Climbing on the Couch

Jackson really enjoys getting on the couch, and he loves to stand in the middle of it, or sit on the arm. It's constant, all day long, climbing on the couch.

Here he is, in his fave spot. Try to ignore the Hurricane Jackson mess in the background.


Jackson and his new bear, Marshmallow. He loves Marshmallow, and he picked him out! We were at the store a few days ago, and he saw it, picked it up and hugged it for a good five minutes. I couldn't resist getting it for him.


This one is for Aunt Danielle - Jackson and Patches!


Sometimes, Patches and Marshmallow fight. Because Jackson is a good stuffed animal owner, he separates them, and gives them the evil eye.


Sometimes, though, he thinks their fights are funny...


How Jackson gets on the couch, via his chair:


You must notice, he puts Patches and Marshmallow on the couch first.



It makes for a softer landing:


He's such a silly boy, and does this probably 100+ times a day. I think he might be part-monkey.

Reading is so fun

Even when it's done upside down!

Jackson got this new book from his Aunt Janet and Uncle John - it's quickly become a favorite, and because he's such a big boy, he loves to sit and look at his books!



We've been busy, so we haven't posted much recently, but I hope to take more pictures soon. Jackson is just getting so big! Yesterday, we went to the mall, and on our way out, we stopped at Johnny Rocket's. He got a milkshake and colored. It's funny to think that last year this time, he had just started smiling and laughing for us!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving, because we certainly did! It was great to see our families and to be able to spend some time with them. On Wednesday, we went to New Albany, and stayed until after we ate on Thursday. We drove back to the Indianapolis area after we ate, and then got to eat again with Jeff's family.

Here's the set up at my mom and dad's house - notice the lovely pumpkin placecards (courtesy of me!):


A close up of a place setting:


Jackson and his gammy at the top of the steps to the basement:


Jackson, thinking I take his picture too much.


Jackson, growling at us, which is his new favorite activity.


Jackson, and his cousin, Garrett, playing with his school bus:


The bunny Jackson, Garrett, and Leanna:

Annabelle & Jackson K-I-S-S-I-N-G!

Jackson and Annabelle are really good friends. Ok, not really. Annabelle tolerates him, and Jackson likes to try and grab her tail. Occasionally, they are friends though.

Hello, Annabelle...

Annabelle's going in for the kiss!

Jackson's thinking: "FINALLY, she returns my love."


And last but not least, Jackson's kissing face.