My First Shiner

Hi! I got my first shiner today. I was standing at Robyn's and took a pretty good fall. Of course I was tough, but I do have a little black eye. Mom hasn't taken a picture, yet. This is from the other morning.

Dad goes back to the doctor tomorrow for his next cast and an update. We are looking forward to the day he can wear the "boot" and become a little more mobile. We're hoping for that to happen in two weeks.

Mom is counting down until spring break (only two more days).

Speaking of Mom... look how she made bottles tonight (only Nana, Grandma Mac, Aunt Kate, and Dad will really find this funny). She forgot the liners and dumped all the formula!

Here kitty, kitty, kitty... Iso even let me grab him last night, but not for long...

Have a great night!

Love,

Jackson

XOX

10 Months Old

Hi there. Guess who's 10 months old? Can you believe it? Mom and Dad can't. Speaking of Mom... she almost forgot to post on the blog tonight, but I reminded her before bed. I told her Uncle Bill might be upset if she didn't, so thankfully she listened.

Grandma Mac got me this snazzy new outfit for Easter. Mom wanted to take some pictures of me in it today. Dad wasn't home to make me smile (he was at grad school - where everyone wore t-shirts of an injured heel!). We'll take some more next weekend at Uncle David and Aunt Audrey's when we are celebrating Easter. Smile or no smile, I think I am still looking pretty handsome in this blazer. Thank you, Grandma, for my new Easter outfit.

Mom is always taking pictures of me in the bathtub. Why does she do that? She says this one shows off my eyelashes. Mom is usually more wet than me after a bath now. I just love to splash her. Little does she know it's for all those times she wipes my face after eating (which I don't like one bit!).

Although I have always enjoyed mirrors, I am really having fun looking at myself in them. As always, I love to move. I am crawling MUCH faster than Dad can even "crutch" and using everything to pull myself up to standing. I get in to everything. All this exploring leads to some "bumps" and "booms," but I am trying to be tough.

Grandma Mac and Aunt Kate were so much help all last week. We really miss them. Their visit seemed so short with how busy our schedules were. Thank you, again, Grandma and Aunt Kate for coming all the way out here to help. You spoiled us!

Well, it's time to call it a night. Have a great week. Hopefully many of you have Friday off like Mom and Dad, so you have a short work week. Next week Mom has spring break and we are going to spend some time up north in Eagle River at Nana and Papa's.

Love,

Jackson

XOX

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!