Christmas

Jackson's first Christmas was a little overwhelming since I still haven't found places for all of the toys. A friend of ours came over last night and said our living room looks like a toy store so you can just imagine all of the things I have to find a place for. We also got a big present from my mom that I am currently typing on. She helped us to get a new laptop since our old computer is dying. It crashed 3 times during finals week for Paul and almost sent him over the edge. Here are some pictures from Christmas.


This year we celebrated advent and lit the candles at home.









Riding on his new scooter/rocker



Opening!






We also made a gingerbread house from scratch... It is supposed to be our house but flipped:)





GiGi got Jackson a new wagon to ride around in. It even has seat belts and cup holders.





Merry Christmas!
Paul, Dee Dee, and Jackson

School Pictures

Here are some of the pictures I got from the photographer that came to our school last month. If you want to order some there are a lot more on a website and I can email you the password. I think he looks pretty cute saying that Mom forgot it was picture day!

The Polar Express

Last weekend we took Jackson on The Polar Express and he was able to meet Santa! He was fascinated by Santa's beard and enjoyed riding on the big train.


Aunt Josies and Jackson riding the train.






Before Santa came down the aisle....



After Santa came down the aisle!



Tickets!



kinda blurry family pic



trying to get Jackson picture with the train was harder than we thought it would be~



Finally a good picture with the big man....
yes he IS holding his foot.


Paul, Dee Dee, and Jackson

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was so much fun. We spent Thursday at my mom's house and then we went to my grandparents on Friday with my dad and Linda. Jackson loved Thanksgiving and now thinks he should be only eating what we are eating and not baby food! Here are some pictures.














Getting a huge bite of mashed potatoes.



and loving every bit of it.



Jackson's plate



The fam



The mommy



A very happy (and messy!) thanksgiving baby.


Paul, DeeDee, and Jackson

pictures!

I know, I know, what you have all been waiting for! monkey pictures!



at least the boys are looking at the right camera....


it is past my bedtime!



much better......












Now I will eat you!













Paul, DeeDee, and Jackson

New Links

You may see new links on the side of our blog. These are GREAT charities that we are involved with. Take a look and let me know what you think. More are to come! (as are the jackson monkey pictures I promise! )

Happy Halloween

More pictures of Jackson as a monkey later!! Happy Halloween!



Paul, DeeDee, and Jackson

More Pictures

The Ferris Wheel



Riding on the Gondola


The gondolas


view of downtown









Eating french fries


happy boy

State Fair of Texas

On Friday Paul took off work and we went to the fair. If you dont know, the fair is all about eating. Jackson absolutely loved eating my corn dog and jack's fries. My favorite was the fried banana pudding. Paul's favorite was the food and fiber pavilion where they do the taste testing. We all ate so much, I already can't wait until next year.






Sand castle


baby piggies



Jackson and Mommy with Elsie the Borden Cow



The new Camaro from the auto show


Jackson meeting Big Tex........



So mommy got a picture with him



Daddy and Jackson with the San Diego chicken at the Baseball Exhibit


Babe Ruth Bats



Eating his shoe.....there is only so much baseball museum a kid can take

I have more pictures but blogger is being difficult so I will try and post them later.

Paul, DeeDee, and Jackson