Leaving on a Jet Plane

Jackson and his handlers are headed to California for two weeks.  This will be Junior's first airplane ride.  Here is Jackson giving his mom some pointers on packing.

Cabin Weekend

Last weekend we spent the weekend at my (Denise's) family's cabin up past the Rio Grande Reservior above Creede, CO.  We hung out with our buddies and had a great time!  Here are just a few pictures.

Jackson and Tiffany's Baracade

Watching the adults play horseshoe golf (aka "horse-balls").

Playing Horse-Balls in the Hail

Daddy & Jackson

The gang after throwing rocks into the river.

Our Family

New Trick & Stuff

Jackson is so fun. He learns new things all the time. Here a couple of his new tricks and cute pictures.

Jumping Jack - The Sequel

I would like to dedicate this video to Jackson's "Uncle" Chad (who is really his second cousin). I heard Chad loved his jumper when he was Jackson's age. Plus, Jackson was starting to look a little like a bull rider with his free arm waving around!

Sorry about the random background conversation.....we were trying to figure out the video feature on Grampa Jack's phone.

Baby "Pull-Ups

Jackson loves to do "pull-ups".  He tries to sit up or stand up next to everything.  I have to pay close attention to what he's doing these days.  Every time I turn around for a second he finds something new to get into or on top of.  Yesterday he climbed on top of a box and tried to pull a lamp over on top of himself....eek!  We have lots of tumbles, but he's tough.  Here's some pics of my cute baby boy.

I feel like Jackson changes every day.  He talks more and more all the time.  He is also very patient.  My mom and I took him to Farmington for a whole day this week and he was great!  I think he takes after his Daddy in that department.  I feel hugely blessed to have such a wonderful family.  As I look forward to my very first Mother's Day, I am reflecting on what an amazing gift I have been blessed with.  Jackson is such a joy and I can't imagine life without him.  Everyone always tells you when your pregnant that life will never be the same as before kids.  I always thought, "who wants life to be the same forever anyway?"  I am loving this new phase of life!  Granted, I don't get a shower every day and, therefore, smell like baby puke the majority of the time, but it's totally worth it.  When Jackson is asleep in your arms or gets excited to show you how high he can jump, you forget about what life was like before.  We are truly living in the here and now every day and enjoying each and every stage of Jackson's life.  I thank God every day for my amazing hubby and this miracle of life He has entrusted us with.  Jarrett, thanks for being the best husband, dad, and best friend a girl could ask for!  Isn't this a great adventure we're on together?  I hope all you other mother's out there are as blessed as I am, and have a very Happy Mother's Day.

For Nana

More pictures coming soon on Shutterfly......

On the Move

Here is the requested crawling video. I tried to put it in the last post, but Jarrett wasn't home for tech support. :)

Exciting Week

This week has been an exciting week! We spent Easter at the Cochran's and then Jackson and I stayed and played with Gramma all week. Last weekend Jackson got his first tooth. He crawled for the first time on Monday. And then got his second tooth on Friday. We've been having all kinds of fun with teething and chasing (add some sarcasm to that)....but despite all the craziness Jackson has kept a pretty good attitude. He runs into things all the time and has proven to be very tough. He hardly balks when he bumps his head. Just keeps trucking along, chasing balls and chewing on books. Jackson has also been very talkative the past few days. He likes to try out new sounds and blows spit bubbles. I can't believe my little baby is growing so fast. He's already 7 months old! Time flies....and we are absolutely having fun!!!!

Jackson's First Teeth


For the Arkansas People


Frozen Sweet Potato Feels Good on the Chompers


New Favorite Toy


Playing with the Cousins at Easter

New Pictures on Shutterfly

Denise has some new pictures up on Shutterfly.  Some are old and some are new. 

We're all headed to the Valley for the weekend.  Everybody have a good Easter!

Baby Giggles - Part 2