Last Post from the Townhouse!

Hi there! This will be my last post from the townhouse! Next time I'll have pictures of me in my new house!

We are finishing packing the last boxes. I have been a big helper. I love to lift big, empty boxes. I also like to take things out of boxes that Mom's packed, but hasn't taped, yet.

Toward the end of last week I started feeling under the weather. Turns out I got to experience croup for the first time. Dad says I sounded like a seal with my cough. I've had some ups and downs with this whole croup thing, but I think I am getting better.

Here's my new couch from Nana and Papa. It unfolds like a sofa bed! It will be perfect on the hardwood floors in the new family room when I am watching the "Boob Tube" - that's what Grandma Mac calls the TV. I am already getting good use out of it, especially since I have been taking it easy lately. Thank you SO much Nana and Papa!

Well, it's off to bed for some much-needed rest. We may not post this weekend due to the move, but we'll keep in touch and post again soon.

Love,

Jackson

XOX

Way to go Bears!

Way to go Bears! I cheered them on with my shiner and all. Nana and Papa took such good care of me this weekend while Mom and Dad were in Boston. Within two hours of Mom's watch, I get a nasty shiner. Mom says boys will be boys. Nana says she's glad it didn't happen on her watch.

This morning Mom let me play with toilet paper (clean) while she was packing for the move. I had so much fun tearing it up and making a mess.
I think she felt bad because of my owie.

So we all know this blog is supposed to be all about me, but I have to tell you about my Uncle Mike's wedding that Mom and Dad went to. I wasn't able to go, which was fine because I had a blast with my Nana and Papa, but how can I not share about my uncle's wedding at Fenway Park?

Mom and Dad said it was amazing - as amazing as my new Aunt Pam, who I can't wait to meet! Here are some pictures of the big event:

This was the view of Boston from Mom and Dad's beautiful hotel room.

This was the view of Fenway Park from Mom and Dad's hotel room.

The day of the wedding, Mom and Dad went for a walk with Grandma Mac, Aunt Kate, Aunt Kady, and Uncle Bill. They went to where Cheers was filmed. I guess it was a hit TV show from before I was born. Dad just keeps on saying that nobody knew his name.

Here's Mom and Dad before the ceremony at Fenway! They said there was a Green Monster in the background, but I assured Mom and Dad that there is no such thing as monsters.

Grandma, Aunt Kate and Mom before the ceremony.

This is my Grandma, Aunt Kady, Uncle Bill, Dad, Uncle Mike (the groom!), and Uncle Pete.

Here's Grandma with her two sisters, Aunt Kate and Aunt Annie.

This is a picture of my Uncle Mike and Aunt Pam during their wedding ceremony.

After it was official, their names were displayed on the scoreboard all night!

This is a video of the happy couple entering the reception.

Here the couple share a picture with the McNamara siblings.

Looked like a very special wedding. Congratulations Uncle Mike and Aunt Pam!

A special thanks to my Nana and Papa for babysitting me. We went to the park, the zoo, on walks, and just played and played! I had a wonderful time and miss you already.

Thank you to Uncle Bill, too. I love my new FBI bear - he makes me feel so safe. I also can't wait to get jeans that don't look like floods on me. Thank you!

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Love,

Jackson

XOX

Jackson Wants to Tell You Something

Happy Saturday! Sorry it has been awhile. I have been anxiously waiting to tell you something...

So we are all very excited! Lots of excitement going on in our house lately. Last weekend Mom and Dad bought a new washer and dryer for the new house. We grabbed lunch at Steak n Shake. Well, we tried. I was ready for my nap, so we got our lunch to go. I did wear my Steak n Shake hat for a quick picture, though.

We have been enjoying the beautiful weather. Dad is really great about taking me out to parks in the mornings so Mom can pack.

This morning, though, Dad took me to the zoo! We know the layout like the back of our hands now.

Thanks, Dad, for the fun morning! Then we grilled burgers for lunch and watched the UCONN game. You know what? UCONN did great! Until the very end... but up to that point, we really enjoyed watching! After my nap we went to the park as a family. I want to do everything by myself now, but I just need to hold someone's hand when I walk down stairs. The park has so many places to climb and I even go down the slide all by myself.

Next weekend, Uncle Mike is getting MARRIED! At Fenway Park! Mom and Dad are flying to Boston and Nana and Papa are coming to stay with me. I can't wait to have a fun weekend with my Nana and Papa!

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I got a case of the giggles at dinner the other night, so I thought I would leave you with a smile.

Love,

Jackson
XOX

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