My First Cold - A Dandy! :-(

I came down with my first cold and I sure feel miserable. I am all stuffed up and I cough a lot. I am not sleeping, and when I do, it's sometimes in my carseat so I can be sitting up. It's no fun being sick. Luckily Mom had Friday off, so we were able to take it easy this weekend. On top of all that, Mom thinks I have a tooth coming in. Dad has had a cold and Mom is fighting one, too. Even though I have been feeling lousy, Mom managed to take a picture of me in front of the fireplace. The mantle is decorated, but we don't know for how long. Ace and Iso keep eating the garland! Mom says they should have grown out of that by now, but clearly they haven't. So, Dad and Mom made the executive decision that there will be no Christmas tree this year. We have a mini one that will work fine for this year. We'll be spending Christmas at Grandma's anyway, and Mom says she has one on her porch.We are really looking forward to going to Nana and Papa's new house for Thanksgiving. We will be celebrating Mommy's family's Christmas on Thanksgiving, too. We'll see Great-Grandma Mary, Great-Grandpa Bob, Uncle David, Aunt Audrey, cousins Isabella and Cohen, and of course Nana and Papa.

In case we don't get to post again before Turkey Day, I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are so thankful for all of you and we look forward to the time we will get to see you! If you are traveling, be safe!

Love,

Jackson
XOX

Bad News Bears

Well, I sure didn't enjoy watching the Bear game at all today. While Mommy and I were playing (Daddy was at school), she caught me rolling over on camera. See for yourself!

I even wore my new Bears outfit from Nana and Papa. Unfortunately, it didn't bring any luck to the Bears. Mom put Dad's hat on me, too.

Yesterday I went shopping all day with Mom. She was so proud of how well I behaved while we were out running around. It tired me out, though!

I continue to love eating solids. My favorite foods still are peas and green beans. Of course I like the sweetness of fruits. I think my favorite fruits so far are peaches and prunes. Applesauce and bananas don't sit well with me.

I hope everyone has a great week! Can you believe it's almost Thanksgiving? We'll check in again soon!

Love,
Jackson
XOX

My New Jumper

I got a new jumper today! I am still unsure about it, but I know I'll be jumping like crazy in no time.

My Uncle David, Aunt Audrey, and cousins Isabella and Cohen stopped by for a visit yesterday. It was fun talking with Cohen and playing peek-a-boo with Isabella.

I continue to love my baby food. My favorites so far are peas and green beans.

I hope everyone has a great week!

More Laughs

Daddy really had me laughing again when Grandma Mac and Aunt Kate were here. Listen if you'd like... I bet you'll start giggling, too! It's contagious!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! I know it has been a long time since our last post... Mommy has been busy. I did not trick-or-treat this year, but I did try on my pumpkin costume from cousin Nicholas.

Grandma Mac and "Grand/Great" (we can't decide which it is!) Aunt Kate came to visit a week ago. I was so spoiled with all their attention. I miss them already.This past weekend Mommy and I went to visit Papa, Nana, Great-Grandma Mary, and Great-Grandpa Bob. We stayed at Papa and Nana's new house on the lake. It is beautiful! I love the ceiling fan in the great room.

I hadn't seen Papa in a long time. I really enjoyed sitting in his lap in the rocker.

Great-Grandma Mary and I had some good laughs together. She looks terrific and I was so happy to see her feeling well!

I was so comfortable in Great-Grandpa Bob's arms that I took a good nap while he was holding me.

I hope everyone is doing well. Mommy promises to try to post on the blog more often. Take care and I hope to see you soon!

Love,

Jackson

XOX

Nana's Visit

Nana gave me a bottle last weekend. It was so nice to see her. Mom gave me peas for the first time tonight. Can you believe I LOVED them? I have begun to roll over, too, although I haven't shown Mom or Dad, yet. Grandma Mac and "Grand" Aunt Kate are coming Saturday. It will be so nice to see them again. I am sure we'll take lots of pictures!

Thank you, "Auntie Maggie!"

Thank you, "Auntie Maggie" and Dan for my new Halloween outfit! All my friends gave me compliments at daycare today. Nana came to visit tonight, too, and she thought I looked adorable. Thank you so much for thinking of me! I can't wait to meet you!

Here are some other pictures that Mom has taken lately...

I am still loving my baby oatmeal! Mom and Dad keep trying to take me for walks before it gets too cold. I really like to sit in my stroller like a big boy.

Mom is going to take pictures of Nana and I this weekend. Grandma Mac and "Grand" Aunt Kate are visiting next weekend. They are coming all the way from New Jersey. I can't wait to see them!