Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween everyone! Here I am earlier today getting my costume on. I was a cheetah for Halloween!

It was very cold and windy out today, so we only went to a couple of our neighbors' houses. We are all still recovering from being sick, too, so we kept it low-key. Not to mention I wasn't too happy about being strapped in a stroller. I wanted to run around and do my own thing!

You can tell I wasn't happy. But then...

I go to do what I wanted to do - run around - and I was much happier!

I didn't even care about getting candy. Mom eats it anyway. It was nice to see some of our neighbors, though. We were even invited to a Halloween party! We said no thanks, though, because we don't want to get anyone else sick.

Here are the pumpkins Mom and Dad carved. Mom's is on the left and Dad's is on the right. They sure looked great all lit up tonight!

Even though I was a cheetah tonight, I really like to make monkey sounds. Dad is the best at it, but I am trying hard to sound like him.

I hope all of you enjoyed your Halloween, too.

A big congrats goes out to my cousin Molly who ran an amazing race today. Way to go Molly!

Have a great rest of the weekend!

Love,

Jackson

XOX

Feeling Better

Hi there! This picture was taken before I got sick. Mom just thought I looked so cute in my first turtleneck, she kept taking pictures. There's footballs and football helmets all over it.

This past week was a little rough for me, but I am feeling so much better. I ended up getting a double ear infection and beginning pneumonia. Mom and Dad took turns taking off work to stay home with me all week. Thanks for taking such good care of me!

My medecine is making me feel like myself again. I even left the house today for the first time in a long time (except for going to the doctor). I did manage to enjoy a nap on Daddy, though, before we left. Sorry UCONN didn't win today, Dad. I was dreaming during the game that they did pull out a victory, but guess I was wrong.

Last weekend Nana and Papa came to visit. They helped Mom and Dad A LOT! They helped paint the pink and purple room. It's a khaki color now. We're excited to decorate it for the new baby. Here's a couple "before" pictures...

Yikes! A little bright, don't you think? We'll have "after" pictures soon. Thanks for your help Nana and Papa! I still like peeking through the cat door when Mom is coming up from the basement. It was so nice to see you!

My new thing is playing with the laundry basket. I like picking up the big basket and I even like to crawl into it. Mom is hoping I like to do laundry when I am a bit older.

Dad got me a new swing for my swingset today! I didn't stay outside long, but I did try it out. I love it and hope I can use it a few more times before the seasons change. I also got a popper. I really like to push things around the house.

Big news! I am holding my bottle on my own now! Little does Mom and Dad know that I have been MORE than capable to do so for a long time, but now I am just choosing to do it. You should hear them cheer when I hold it myself. It's hilarious. Sometimes I hold it up to my mouth just to hear those two clowns praise me. He he he.

Mom and Dad were going to have a pumpkin carving contest tonight, but ended up deciding to wait until tomorrow. They brought the pumpkins in from outside, so I had some fun exploring them. I tried to pick one up, but it was too heavy! I can't wait until I am old enough to help carve.

Next weekend I am going trick-or-treating for the first time. We are just going to a couple neighbors' houses and then to some of Mom and Dad friends'. I am excited to dress up in my costume! You'll have to wait and see what I am going to be. We'll post pictures next weekend.

Sending happy thoughts to Nana. She hit a deer this past week and wrecked her car. Don't worry, Nana. When I am driving my car in the kitchen, I hit things all the time. The important thing to remember is that you didn't get hurt.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week. I miss you!

Love,

Jackson
XOX

Get Well Great-Grandma Mary

Hey there! After running some errands with Mom and Dad today, I did some running of my own in my backyard! I especially enjoyed exploring my new sandbox. We are going to get a swing I can go in real soon. Can't wait!

Here's a short video of me playing with red bucket that hangs from my playhouse. It is on a pulley, so I didn't quite understand why I couldn't take the bucket with me. I had fun in any case.

Nana and Papa are coming next weekend. Nana is going to help Mom paint the pink and purple room in the house while Dad is at school. I am sleeping in that room until the baby comes. Then I will have my own room on the main floor. Did you know I am going to find out if I am going to have a brother or sister on November 2nd? I am. It's exciting! Either way, I am going to be the best big brother.

I wanted to send some well wishes to my Great-Grandma Mary. She fell and broke a bone in her foot and I hope she feels better soon! I miss you Great-Grandma and love you very much!

Love,

Jackson

XOX

My First Parade

Hi! I went to my first parade today. It was for Carroll's homecoming and Daddy was the Grand Marshal! It was a chilly fall day.

I enjoyed a snack while I waited. It was hard to eat with my poofy winter coat on. I feel like Ralphy from A Christmas Story in it.

There's Daddy in the fancy front car!

I went to the football game for just a little bit. It was chilly! Then I went home and took a hot bath. I love bath time.

I really like my new house. Mom and Dad have been working hard at unpacking. Things are coming together - one box at a time. Dad took me to get a haircut today, too. Thanks, Dad! I know Auntie Kady's birthday is coming up soon. Happy birthday, Auntie Kady! Have a great week everyone!

Love,
Jackson

XOX