Busy, Busy!

Hi there! Sorry we didn't post last weekend. Time is flying with how busy we are. Between packing and getting ready for the school year, we are busy, busy bees!

A couple Sundays ago my cousins Isabella and Cohen came over to play. We had a good time together!

Good luck on your first day of kindergarten, Isabella!

Dad has been really helpful playing with me so Mom can pack. A few days ago he went to take me for a walk, but it started to rain. We saw a rainbow!

Dad has become my best friend and we always play together. We even relax together, too.

Mom, Dad and I went to meet Mom's friends for dinner. They have a 9-month-old name Sam. Our new house is really close to where they live! Here's a picture of Sam and his dad, Joe.

I can tell Sam and I are going to be great buds when he gets a little older. (Next time we'll take pictures of our Mommies.)

Last weekend we went to an outlet mall that had some cool rides! Check it out!

We have been going to the park a lot lately. I really enjoy going down the slide!

We've had usually cool weather lately. Yesterday when Dad took me for a walk, I needed a coat and hat!

Today was much more beautiful and we spent the morning at the zoo.

We went to a special bird exhibit where you held a stick of food and the birds came right on to the stick! Two birds went on Mom's hand - she was a little scared, but not as scared as Nana would be (she doesn't like birds much)!

We also fed some goats.

We saw many animals again. I think my favorite animals were the birds, spider monkeys, and all the fishies!

Mom starts another school year Tuesday. This is her 4th year teaching 2nd grade at the same school! We hope everyone is doing well. I wish all my cousins a successful school year, whether it's elementary, middle, or high school, or college!

Love,

Jackson
XOX

Happy 41st Birthday, Da-Da!

Happy 41st Birthday, Da-Da! So yesterday was my Daddy's birthday. You know what made it so special? He got the BEST present ever. He and Mommy bought a house! I can't wait to explore all the rooms! Is my Daddy the best ever, or what?



Mom had a technology class Tuesday through Thursday last week, so Dad stayed home with me. We went to the zoo two days in a row! We saw lions and tigers and bears, oh my! We saw many other animals, too. Dad said I am really starting to pay attention and watch the animals.








Dad is really getting around well now with his hurt foot. He doesn't go to PT anymore! Way to go, Dad!



Great pics, Dad. Thanks for taking so many! Dad also took me to the park. Do you recognize where we were?

We were where Mom and Dad had their wedding pictures taken!

We would really like a picture of the three of us walking through there.

Only one more week of swim lessons, which means summer is officially coming to an end. Although that makes me sad, the coming fall means Mom's favorite season (cooler), football (Go Bears!), and moving (yippee!). Plus I get to join all my friends at Robyn's again. I hope you are enjoying your last few weeks of summer.

Happy 35th Anniversary to Nana and Papa on Monday! Thanks for coming to visit last night. It was so much fun seeing you. I love you!

Love,

Jackson

XOX

Vacation at Grandma Mac's

We had a wonderful vacation at Grandma's in New Jersey. I did so well flying on a plane for the first time, too. At first I wasn't too sure about the beach and ocean, but after a little exploring, I decided I loved the sand!

I was a very busy boy at Grandma's. Between going to the beach, swimming in the pool, and exploring every inch of Grandma's house, I just didn't stop going going going! My Auntie Kady and cousin Hannah came to visit, too! It was so nice to spend time with them.

Here are a couple videos of me in the pool. In the first one, Hannah is on the other end of the noodle. :)

Grandma cooked so many yummy meals! Thanks for all the delicious food, Grandma! When Grandma wasn't cooking, she was playing with me.

Aunt Kate helped with the cooking, too, and it was wonderful spending time with her!

All this fun and excitement made for some healthy naps.

What a great family vacation it was!

Until next time...

Love,
Jackson

XOX