Backyard bubbles

It really is true that the backyard is where all the magic happens. Catching lightning bugs, picking violets for my mom, taking my dad water while he cut the HUGE yardful of grass, climbing trees, making clover necklaces, jumping on the trampoline, picking fresh vegetables from the garden...just a few of my top memories from my backyard growing up. Hopefully these little guys will have fond memories of the backyard at PawPaw and MawMaw's, blowing bubbles and making new friends with doggies. Here are Eden, June, and Jackson enjoying a summer evening in the South.
These guys love each other a lot, and make going to the park a really fun and memorable occasion! We try to make the best of our times together, whenever they might be!

Cousin time!

Abby and Eden came to visit us at camp this week, and we had a great time riding golf carts, walking by the lake, eating fresh blueberries right off the bush, swimming, and playing on the playground! Yay Woodland!

The little guys just can't stay off the stairs, which Jack now has a knot on his head to prove...

Don't stop believin'

Well here is Jackson, eh hem, a few months later...having a ball with his new toy in our yard. He is "into everything" now...his loves include: being outside at camp or just about anywhere, swimming, playing with cousins, watching Thomas the Train/Backyardigans/Curious George, cars, trucks, etc. He recently picked up the word "awesome," and never ceases to make us laugh with all of his little Jackson-ian ways. We are having a terrific summer, spending most of our days taking walks and playing at camp. This week has been extra fun, as cousin Eden and Aunt Abby have been in town and we have gotten to spend lots of time with them. See pics below =).

Blogger is back...

Hello to anyone who still occasionally swings by my much-to-my-dismay-not-updated-blogspot! Jackson is now 18 months old! We had a wonderful Easter with various family gatherings and church services to honor our risen Savior and enjoy the egg hunts that also take place at this time of year.
Abby and Eden came into town Easter evening and just left yesterday...all 7 cousins were at Mom and Dad's Saturday evening...a rare, but really fun gathering! I love my family so much and feel so blessed to be able to enjoy this time of year with many of the fam! Much love to the ones I did not get to be around...

More First Haircut Pics...

Sisters and brother, please do not hate me. Don't worry, the hippie hippie Jack will be back. It was just growing at odd rates all around his head. Long here, short there, I miss it, but I think it looks pretty cute.

First Haircut...

Well, tonight I gave in to the fact that Jackson's hair was getting a little bit...unruly. As much as I am wanting to cry about him looking way too much like a little boy now instead of a hippie baby, it does look pretty cute. Here are a few shots of Jason's Aunt Dondra doing the "first haircut" at our early Thanksgiving celebration tonight.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Here is a teaser photo of our day @ Burt's Farm in Dawsonville. It was a little piece of heaven...spending the day as a family, enjoying Jackson on his 1st birthday. Every day should be so great!

Game Day

Yes, one of the joys of parenting is dressing your kid up in your favorite college team apparel. And I did it. So, go dawgs!

On a Mission

I couldn't find Jackson for about 5 seconds the other morning...and here he was, finding a cheerio under his highchair. So clever!

Bathtime fun!

Jackson and Eden being environmentally friendly in the tub this past week! They'll love this in a few years I am sure!

Fireman Jack

Here's the little daredevil showing off one of his latest tricks!

He's mobile now!

Today I celebrated 28 years of life. It was a great day, spent with family, food, and even a little napping! As you can see...much of the days now are spent chasing around this extremely busy 9 month old, who has just about mastered crawling, and thinks he can walk on his own...thanks for the calls, cards, food, and love.