New Year's Eve

Happy New Year's Eve, everyone! We had a nice relaxing day - Mom and I didn't even leave the house. She was busy taking down Christmas decorations and cleaning. Dad put my new walker-wagon together and also lowered my crib. We took out all my stuffed animals and put them around the crib. Can you find me in the picture?

I'm sitting up all the time now like a big boy. I even inch along like a worm on the floor to get from one place to another. I know I'll be crawling in no time. Then Mom and Dad will really be running around... he he he.

I continue to enjoy my Baby Einstein movie. The picture below is of me watching my movie. Notice the new slipper socks. Those were from Grandma for Christmas. Thanks, again, Grandma. They keep my toes really toasty!

I hope everyone enjoys their New Year's Eve. Mom and Dad are staying in and watching a movie (Mom thinks they will end up watching football). Dad is cooking steaks right now, Mom made twice-bakes, and I am sticking with my delicious soy formula! Cheers! Happy New Year!

Love,

Jackson

XOX

My New Socks are "Kickin'!"

Good Morning! It is so nice to be on vacation this week. We are going to stay in our jammies as long as possible today!





Last night Mom took a picture of my kickin' new socks that I got for Christmas from Uncle Pete, Aunt Suzy, and cousins Molly, Connor, Mary Kate, and Emmett. Aren't they cool? They come in all different colors.



Yesterday I wore Aunt Kate's outfit she gave me for Christmas. Don't I look handsome?

My new "thing" to do is make sounds with my lips. There's a short video of it below.

I'm sure we'll take more pictures today. Hope everyone has a great day!

What a Christmas!

I had such a wonderful 1st Christmas! We went to Grandma's all the way in New Jersey... and we DROVE... well, I rode. I did so well for Mom and Dad. In the hotel on the way there, Mom took me swimming for the first time! I really enjoyed it. There was also an indoor playground at the hotel, so I went on the baby swing for the first time. I bet you can tell by the picture I had a lot of fun!

When we got to Grandma's on Monday, Uncle Bill and Meredith were there. It was such a treat seeing them! They got me some really cool Christmas presents. First I opened a Philadelphia Flyers pillow. I don't know who liked it more - Dad or me! Then I opened a Flyers hat. I look great in it! Finally, I opened a new book titled The Gas We Pass. Yup - that was the name of the book. Uncle Bill even read it to me and now I have a much better understanding of the gas that I pass.

Thank you very much Uncle Bill and Meredith for my Christmas gifts. Although I enjoy them very much, the best gift was being able to spend some time with the both of you. I hope you had fun in New York!

On Tuesday I met Uncle Pete, Aunt Suzy, and my cousins Molly, Connor, Mary Kate, and Emmett for the first time. It was so nice to meet them! They were so generous and gave me a wagon walker, huge teddy bear, and sneaker-socks for Christmas. Dad can't wait to put the wagon walker together, I love snuggling with my teddy bear, and the sneaker-socks are a hit! Everyone comments on them! Thank you for all your gifts. I really enjoyed meeting all of you. Mary Kate - thanks for playing with me and making me laugh!

Speaking of laugh... Uncle Pete really had me going when he was playing with me. Dad took a video of it. You can watch it below.

On Wednesday, Christmas Eve, Grandma prepared one of her many delicious meals. She sure spoiled Mom, Dad, and I while we were there. Grandma and Aunt Kate gave me some wonderful Christmas gifts. I am so lucky! Mom said she'll take pictures of me in my new clothes and post them on the blog. I also love my new toys. Mom says I'll be so smart if I play with the new "Brainy Baby" toys. They kept me busy in the hotel last night. Thank you so much for all your gifts.

On Thursday, Christmas Day, Grandma again was cooking away. Yummy! We also went to mass and saw Grandma's new church. It was beautiful.

I was really showing Grandma a lot of love because I don't get to see her that often - and she spoils me rotten! Check out the video below.

On Friday, we went and visited some of Grandma's friends. We met Mrs. Hydock and her son Jim, and Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald. I was a little bit cranky, but they were patient with me, and I enjoyed the fresh air on our walk. The weather was so much warmer than what I am used to in Wisconsin. We even stopped at Aunt Kate's before going back home to yet another delicious dinner.

It was so hard to say goodbye as the week went by so fast. It was a relaxing, enjoyable week that I didn't want to see end! Thank you, again, Grandma for letting me take over your house for the week. I miss you already.

One thing that perked my spirits after leaving Grandma's was when Mom and Dad took me swimming again last night. Check out my swim trunks!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Mom and Dad have the whole week off, so Mom said she'll post more often this week. Thank you, again, to all of you for your Christmas presents. My bedroom sure filled up fast! I appreciate your thoughtfulness, but again, as I mentioned before, the best part about Christmas was spending time with family.

Sending my love until next time...

Jackson

XOX

7 Days Until My 1st Christmas!

Hi there! I am showing off my new shirt in this picture. Robyn, my daycare provider bought it for me. Mom thinks it's pretty funny because it says, "All Mommy wants for Christmas is a silent night." I'm not sure why Mom thinks it's so funny...

Well, I came down with my first bout of the flu. I felt real yucky, but am doing so much better now. The picture below was from when I was kind-of cranky with the flu. Last night I was such a big boy. I had to get 4 shots, let me repeat that, 4 SHOTS, at the doctor's for my 6-month check-up. Ouch! I am not sure who was more upset... me or Mom.

We went to my cousin Isabella's Nutcracker performance last Saturday. She did a wonderful job and is a natural performer. I didn't like the dark much at the theater and sudden, loud music scared me, so Dad, Mom, and I were in and out a lot. I got to see my cousin Cohen, Aunt Audrey, and Uncle David, too. Nana and Papa spent the night to celebrate Mom's birthday. Nana stayed until Monday! On Sunday, she helped Mom out a lot with her Christmas baking, and on Monday, she took care of me! We had such a fun day together. Thanks, again, Nana.

I switched formula again, and am eating pretty well. Hopefully 4th time is a charm! I like to make sounds with my lips. I make some pretty funny faces.

Can you believe there's only 7 days until Christmas? They are calling for a bunch of snow here Friday. Mom won't mention "snow day" because everytime she has before, there wasn't a snow day. I guess they're predicting somewhere around 12 inches.

We leave on Sunday for Grandma's house! We can't wait! Hope everyone has a great rest of the week. If you're traveling, be safe! The next post will be full of Christmas pictures!

Love,

Jackson

A Great Giggle!

Hi Everyone! We have some new pictures and videos to post. Mom and Dad had some friends over for dinner last night. They brought their two daughters Savannah and Sydney. I had so much fun playing with them.

They really had me giggling. It is a long video - you may not want to watch the whole thing.

The next video is one of me laughing at Mom. She had me in the "Superman" position on her knees and I couldn't stop laughing!



Here's a picture of Mom and I playing the other night. I'm all smiles now that my two bottom teeth have come through.

Mom and Dad went to Dad's office Christmas party on Friday. Emily, my favorite babysitter, came over to play with me. When Mom and Dad were on their way home, Uncle Bill called to inform Dad Ball State was getting their "tail whooped" (Dad's words). We got more snow, too! They are predicting a big snowstorm for tomorrow night. Can you say, "Snow Day?" (Mom's words). Dad had class this weekend, which was probably best due to UCONN's poor performance. He might be going to see UCONN in the International Bowl in Toronto in January, though, so that has perked his spirits. Of course Mom's happy that the Bears won (and Packers lost) today.

I have started to enjoy the computer.

Would you believe they make a "laptop" for 6-month-olds? Mom said maybe after Christmas I could get one. It's never too early to engage in technology!

Here's the infamous Texas Longhorn soothe. I still won't take a pacifier, but I like to suck on my middle two fingers.

I can't believe we leave for Grandma's in two weeks. Mom says we are going to try to get some Christmas baking done this week. Nana and Papa are coming to visit next weekend. My cousin Isabella is in the Nutcracker and we are all going to watch her on Saturday. Nana is staying until Monday so I don't have to go to Daycare! I know I'll keep her busy and we'll have lots of fun!

Have a good week!