We Finally Meet!

I finally was able to meet my baby sister Kendall. At times I am interested in her, at other times I don't really pay much attention to her. With everything that has been going on, Mom and Dad say they are really proud of how I am adjusting so far.

Kendall and I both went to the doctor for check-ups yesterday. We are both doing well according to our Doc. Before we left, I wanted to make sure Kendall was all set and ready to go.

Hope you are all doing well!

Love,

Jackson

XOX

Welcome Kendall Mary McNamara

Have we ever had an eventful weekend! On Friday, my baby sister, Kendall Mary McNamara, was born at 10:56 a.m. Her middle name is after my Great-Grandma Mary. She weighed 7 pounds and measured 19 1/2 inches long. She was so excited to meet me that Mom's labor only lasted 3 hours! Dad and Mom arrived at the hospital at 9:30 a.m. and she was born less than 1 1/2 hours later! I guess she was as excited to meet me as I was to meet her.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to meet her right away because I was sick. She had a lot of visitors, though! Nana and Papa came down right away to meet her and help take care of me.
Uncle David went to meet Kendall.

Aunt Audrey and Isabella met her, too!Here's a short video Dad took of Kendall. She was born with a lot of dark hair, just like me!

Although I was feeling under the weather, Daddy, Nana, and Papa were doing their best trying to keep me happy! Papa played peek-a-boo with me when he was outside grilling. I took a turn for the worse Saturday night, so Dad ended up taking me to the ER. I was very brave and such a trooper. My ear infection had not improved and I now have bronchitis. Feeling better today, though. The highlight of my day was having everyone home... Mom, Dad, and Kendall. I did get to meet my baby sister today, and Mom plans on posting some of those pictures very soon. It's off to bed now to catch some much-needed rest.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Love,

Jackson

XOX

Hello and happy spring! Yesterday was the first day of spring and we woke up to a snow globe outside. Thankfully, the snow did not stick. Uncle Bill sent me a Raiders outfit for Christmas, so we wanted to be sure to put a picture on here of me wearing it.

It came with sweatpants, too, that Mom thought would be too big for me, but sure enough... I fit in them! I keep trying to tell Mom and Dad that I am getting so big. They just ask me to use my words. I know what I am saying, but they seem to think it sounds like a different language. I am getting good at saying, "No."

So with the baby coming soon, Mom and Dad have taken some of my old baby things out. I really like the baby carrier - it's like my own personal rocking chair. Mom's doctor said that if Baby Mac doesn't come by March 29th, they are going to give Mom medicine so that she has the baby on March 29th. That's only 8 days away! I am excited!

I have been playing outside as much as I can. I love my yard even more than I did in the fall. I run to the swingset all the time.

The next video is of Ace. He was chasing tissue paper around the kitchen and I couldn't stop laughing!

The last video is of me wrestling Dad - and let me tell you - I won!

Have a great week and we'll post again soon!

Love,

Jackson

XOX

Fun with Aunt Audrey and Cohen

Good Morning! I had an exciting week! Unfortunately my sitter and her daughter were sick a few days this week. So, I got to stay home with Mom and Dad a couple days, but on Friday I got to go to my Aunt Audrey and Uncle David's house to play with Cohen! I was even able to see Isabella before she went to school!

Aunt Audrey took all these wonderful pictures. I had the BEST time there. Let me tell you all about it!

Cohen played peek-a-boo with me.

We had breakfast... twice.

We drew on the easel.

We played outside with the wagon.

We wrote on the driveway with sidewalk chalk.

We even chased bubbles!

And before we went in for lunch, we played in the snow a little.

Then it was lunch time, but we were so dirty and wet, we ate lunch pantless!

Can you believe we did all that in one day? It was a blast! Thank you SO, SO much Aunt Audrey. I had a lot of fun and it was great spending time with you and Cohen! Thank you Cohen for sharing all your cool toys with me!

Today Mom and I are being lazy. Dad is at Grad School all weekend and it is rainy and yucky outside. Earlier this week when I was home with Mom, we did some coloring. I actually like to just make as much noise as I can with the colored pencils rather than color a picture. Check this video out.

On another day, Dad took a video of me enjoying the cat door. That's right... not only do Ace and Iso love the cat door Papa made, but I do too! I just enjoy it in a different way...

It seems as though spring is finally here. Mom and I found a plant sprouting in our backyard, which is exciting. I've been spending time outside every chance I get. I just love pushing the stroller up and down the sidewalk.

Dad even hung up my swing for me!

Tomorrow my friend Elliott is coming over with her mom and new baby brother. I can't wait to have someone to play with for awhile!

There are a lot of birthdays coming up! First, my cousin Mary Kate's birthday is Monday... Happy Birthday, Mary Kate! I hope you have a wonderful day! My sitter's son's birthday is Tuesday. Happy Birthday, AJ! I can't wait to give you your gift on Monday if everyone is feeling better. My cousin Hannah's birthday is next Saturday. Happy Birthday, Hannah! I have really enjoyed following all your success in lacrosse so far! Keep up the good work!

I hope everyone has a great week! Don't forget to wear green on Wednesday for St. Patrick's Day.

Love,

Jackson

XOX

Hi! Here I am doing one of the things I love best - reading books. I could sit and read books all day with Mom and Dad. I can't wait to read books with my sister before too long.

We have had a beautiful weekend. The weather was so nice we spent as much time outside as we could.

We went for walks and I ran up and down the sidewalk taking in all the wonderful fresh air.

Mom had Friday off, so we enjoyed a Mommy and Jackson day. Then Mom had a grad school conference on Saturday, so then I enjoyed a Daddy and Jackson day! We enjoyed a fabulous family day today just working around the house and playing outside.

I hope you have enjoyed your weekend as well. Are you counting down to spring like I am? Have a wonderful week.

Love,

Jackson
XOX

Hi! I hope you are all doing well. We don't have too much to update you on this week. This picture was taken last weekend. Mom, Dad, and I ran a bunch of errands, and it wore me out.

We can't believe it is the last day of February. It is my Aunt Audrey's birthday today. Happy Birthday, Aunt Audrey! I hope you enjoyed your vacation with your friends!

Nana and Papa were at Uncle David's while Aunt Audrey was on vacation. They stopped by Saturday and ended up spending the night, which was a nice surprise! Papa put heat in our basement, so now when we play down there it isn't cold! Thank you SO much Papa. I love going down there to play and run around. Papa also put up a couple pieces of trim where it didn't look so nice. We are so thankful for all of Papa's work! He sure is a handyman.

Yesterday we went to visit my friend Elliott, her mom and dad, and her new baby brother Gavin. He is only 2 weeks old and is so little! I didn't take too much interest in the baby, but instead I had a lot of fun playing with Elliott. She has the coolest tent and tunnel that we kept chasing each other in. Mom forgot to bring the camera.

Mom and Nana ran out shopping for a little while last night. Nana helped Mom pick out a few things for the house, which made Mom so happy. I got to stay with Dad and Papa.

Today Mom, Dad, and I went to the mall. They let me play with a train table at Barnes N Noble, which I loved. They even let me walk around the mall! I helped them pick out blinds for a couple rooms in the house. It was a big choice, but I am happy with what we decided to do.

Aunt Kate sent me a globe pillow, which is so cool! Thank you very much, Aunt Kate! What a thoughtful gift.

Can you believe that it's already been almost a year since Daddy's big owie? Remember when he had surgery on his foot? I'm so glad you are better, Dad. I know you are looking forward to getting outside and exercising a little once the weather is warmer... me too!









A special Happy Birthday goes out to my cousin Emmett! His birthday is tomorrow.

I hope everyone has a great first week of March!

Love,
Jackson
XOX

Birthday Party

Peek-a-boo! Today was a really fun day! Mom, Dad and I went to Mom's friend's daughter's birthday party in Chicago. On our way we stopped at Gurnee Mall. Mom and Dad let me walk around in the mall. I enjoyed pushing the stroller, which is good practice for when I'm helping take care of my sister. I also rode a carousel for the first time! It made Dad dizzy, but I thought it was exciting!

Then I met Katelyn for the first time. It was her first birthday. She had some of the coolest toys I have ever seen. My favorite was a blow-up "pool" of plastic balls. I wouldn't even eat any lunch because I was too busy having fun!

Mom was able to catch up with some of her college friends and Dad kept chasing me around. It was a great day! Once we got in the car to come home, I was out like a light.

While I was sleeping, Uncle Bill and Auntie Kady kept Mom and Dad updated on my cousin Hannah's lacrosse team. She is famous! She started her first college game today and scored 2 goals as a freshman! The next time I see her I am going to have to ask for her autograph!

I am beginning to learn that all my cousins are so talented. From ice-skating to running to lacrosse... it's so impressive! They sure have set the bar high!

My Great-Grandpa Bob's birthday was last week. Happy Birthday, Great-Grandpa! Remember this picture? It was taken almost a year ago already! Speaking of birthdays, my cousin Kellyn's birthday is this week. Happy Birthday, Kellyn! We hope you enjoy your very special day.

Here's a little peek-a-boo for you...

Have a great week. We'll have more birthday wishes next week!

Love,

Jackson

XOX