Sunday Funday

Sundays are my favorite days because we call them Sunday Fundays. I was so excited to have our Sunday Funday that I woke up at 4:30 this morning. It took some "flexibility" by everyone in the house today to deal with me. If I could only tell them that all four top front teeth are coming in, maybe they'd understand my crankiness.

Mom did manage to take a quick picture of me before bed with Grandma and Aunt Kate.

I'm off to bed for some much-needed rest. Have a great week!

Love,

Jackson

XOX

My "Brother" and "Sister"

Hi there! My amazing sitter, Robyn, sent Mom some pictures of me with her son, A.J., and daughter, Mya. I love A.J. and Mya just like they were my own brother and sister. They are so good to me and always play with me.

Thank you, Robyn, for sending the pictures to Mom. A special thank you to A.J. and Mya for being so nice to me! I miss you and can't wait to see you Monday.

I have been a lucky, lucky little boy lately. Grandma Mac and Aunt Kate arrived on Wednesday and they have been the BEST babysitters. They have been taking such good care of Daddy and me. We sure have been keeping them busy. Mom has been busy, too, so she hasn't taken any pictures of me with my Grandma and Aunt, yet. Come on, Mom! She says she'll take some tomorrow and post again tomorrow, too.

Would you believe we are getting snow? Just when I started getting used to my stroller rides to the park... well, I am hopeful that the weather will improve soon.

Just wanted to say a quick hello and let you know I am thinking of you. I also wanted to show you a recent picture of Daddy and me.

Can you say HAIRLINE?

We will post tomorrow with some more pictures!

Good night,

Jackson

XOX

Where Does the Weekend Go?

Where does the weekend go? This weekend went too fast!

Dad is hangin' tough. Watch the video on how he plays with me (and keeps his arms strong)!

Dad goes back to the doctor Thursday. Grandma Mac and Aunt Kate come Wednesday! They are going to babysit me while Mom has grad school. I can't wait to show them how much I have changed since Christmas!

Speaking of Christmas, I continue to love my Flyers pillow from Uncle Bill and Meredith. Here's a short video of me playing with it.

I know you have heard me laugh plenty of times, but Mom says she just can't get enough. This morning at breakfast she was cutting up a banana, and I got a case of the giggles! Check it out... bet you giggle, too.

Have a great week and Happy Spring!

Love,
Jackson
XOX

Daddy's Owie

Hi! I have lots of news to share. First, my daddy has an owie. He broke his Achilles Tendon. The ER Doc said, "Welcome to the Old Man's Club." I am not sure what that exactly means, but I think it's pretty cool that Dad is in a club. I know after Doc said that, Mom let out a good laugh.

Fortunately, my Nana was planning on staying with me Monday because Robyn had taken the day off for her son's birthday. She ended up staying until this morning, which was SO much help. She took me to the park everyday. I really love to swing!

Thanks for taking such good care of me, Nana, and helping Mom with Daddy's owie. I had so much fun with you!

Grandma Mac and Aunt Kate are coming to visit! My daddy must be one special guy to have Grandma Mac and Aunt Kate drive all the way from New Jersey to come see him. Please drive safe and I can't wait to see you both next Wednesday!

The other big news I have to share is that not only am I really crawling now, but I am pulling myself up, too! You can watch me on the video below.

Today was Sports Day at Mommy's school, so we dressed in Chicago Bears colors.

I hope you have a fantastic Friday. We'll try to update again this weekend.

Love,

Jackson
XOX

Mom's Grad School

Mom is supposed to bring in some pictures to share with her class on Wednesday night. She thought it might be easier to just post them on here!

Before me... Mom and Dad's wedding, July 20, 2007

My Uncle Bill, Uncle Mike, Uncle Pete, and Aunt Kady are all Dad's siblings.

I have two brothers - Ace and Iso (Bengal/Abyssinian/Siamese mix) - they also came before me.

Here is a picture of me, Mom, Dad, Uncle David, Aunt Audrey, and my cousins Isabella and Cohen.

These are my cousins on Mom's side (Isabella and Cohen). I have nine cousins on Dad's side.

Here's my Nana and Papa with their grandchildren. They live in Eagle River, Wisconsin. I can't wait to go boating this summer.

Here's my Grandma Mac and Aunt Kate. They live in New Jersey really close to the shore. I am looking forward to our vacation there this summer!

Rainy Days

Hello! Did you remember to set your clocks ahead today? It's the latest I have slept in a long time (due to the time change). Another gloomy, rainy day today. We were planning on going to the zoo yesterday, but the weather did not cooperate. However, Friday was a beautiful day and Mom and Dad took me for a walk.

I am getting a little tired of being "bundled" all the time and I can't wait to start going to the park to swing. We are lucky that we live by two parks.

Ace and Iso have been keeping me entertained. I am getting quicker, but they are still too fast for me to catch. Iso has begun to sleep in my room when I am napping. He likes to be near anyone that is resting.

Mom took some pictures of me in the bathtub. I can't wait to tell Dad when I know the words how much I appreciate his hair and hairline.

My favorite game to play is peek-a-boo. I really like playing pat-a-cake with Mom, too. The other night she took some pictures of me in my pjs because she loved them so much. I bet you'll see why...

It may be hard to see, but it says, "Mom's Hero."

Mom wants to keep the blog as a keepsake for me, so she put a video on of us playing pat-a-cake (above).
This is the best video to end on. Mom and Dad just love my laugh, and here's a good video of me doing just that. Mom was slurping her cereal, and I just got the biggest kick out of it!

I hope you have a great week. Next weekend Dad has school and Nana is coming to visit on Sunday. Robyn, my sitter, took Monday off, so Nana gets to babysit me Monday! I can't wait to play!
Love,

Jackson
XOX

Nine Months Old

Well, it's official. I am 9 months old! Doc said I am doing well. My two front teeth should be popping through anytime and I am going to be tall.

Mom took some pictures of me and Dad was good at making me laugh.

This hat was from Uncle Mike's friend, Skip. Dad tells me Grandpa Mac was a big Red Sox fan.

I didn't like the "fishing" hat. Dad said I'll have to wear it at Grandma's this summer when we go to the beach.

Mom and Dad both said that with my ball cap on, I resemble my cousin Sean when he was a baby.

Here's a couple quick videos. The first one I am playing with Mom after dinner.



The next one Mom wanted to share with you because I am really starting to baby talk. It isn't the best, but gives you an idea. I was skeptical of the sweet potato.

We are hoping the weather cooperates next Saturday because Mom and Dad would like to go to the zoo. I hope everyone has a great week. Happy Birthday to my cousin Emmett! I can't wait until the next time I get to see you. I had so much fun playing with you at Christmas!

Love,

Jackson

XOX