Monday, August 15, 2016

Jackson's 1st Birthday Party!

This past weekend we had Jackson's 1st birthday party at our house! It was so much fun! We kept it pretty small and invited family and a few friends from church who have kids in his cradle roll class. In all we had 13 adults and 12 kids. 8 kids were 2 and under. We decided to have a brunch. We served fruit, yogurt, lots of breads, muffins, veggies, sandwiches, coffees, juices, dips, and chips. We bought an indoor Jumping Gym as his big present from us that the kids 2 and under enjoyed. We set-up Caden's big water slide for him and the older kids who came. It was a fun party. We really like home parties the best and loved having some of our friends and family over to celebrate our cute and sweet boy! Happy birthday, Jackson!! We love you!


 




 


















Avery




Ethan and Avery


Emi, Brandon, Ethan, Slade, and Grace


Heather

Daniel and Brandon

Ethan







Jackson and Brandon

Grace, Jackson, and Ethan

Caden with Nickolas and Owen
Audra, Genevieve, Marisa, and Jackson

Audra and Genevieve


Chase and Slade

Jackson and Aunt Karen





Grace, Jackson, Emi, and Genevieve

Grace, Jackson, Emi, Ethan, and Genevieve

Birthday boy!



Chase, Corbin, and Slade


Alina, Daniel, and Brandon

Collin, Clint, and Heather



Grand Cathy

Brandon, Elea, and Emi








Party favors! They got organic animal crackers and apple sauce


Thursday, August 4, 2016

Jackson is 11 months old!

Dear Jackson,

This post is a few weeks late. I cannot believe how incredibly fast this past year has gone! In less than a month you will be 1! You are still such a cute and happy baby. We have given you your second haircut and I think it turned out great, considering I watched  YouTube video on how to cut a baby's hair. You are a super fast crawler, a BIG climber, and don't have a lot of fear. I'm constantly having to get you down from the fireplace, on top of shelves in your room, from climbing up the chairs in the kitchen. You're our first baby that we had to get out the straps on the highchair. When we eat out,we have to strap you in, or you'll climb out. And even when you're strapped in, half the time you make your way out of the straps. 

You love being outside and swinging on the play-set. You also enjoy climbing up our smaller playground and going down the slide! You are such a great climber and even know how to hold onto the sides as you go down. A few weeks ago, you even climbed up on the big trampoline. You are fearless! You even climbed into the toy food bin in the children's play area at the museum! Fitting into small spaces is your specialty. 

You are starting to like your Bible class at church again. The main thing is, you don't like being away from mom or dad. It's hard for us to be away from you, too! You love dancing to music and singing. We love your sweet voice!

You mostly are taking one nap a day, usually from around 1-3. You sleep at night from 7:30pm-7am, and are nursing about 6 times a day. You eat three good meals and usually a small snack as well. You still wear size 4 diapers and 18 months clothing. Your smile is infectious and we love watching you learn and grow!

Love,
Mom








Sleeping on me, doesn't happen often. So sweet!

We went to Medieval Times

Playing with your friend, Brandon, at church

Climbing our fireplace


Climbing your shelf

Happy 11 month old!!

Sitting at the big kid table!


In the food bins at the museum