10 months

Cornbelly's

It was way too cold and expensive to go in so we decided to make the most of it and get some pics:)

My little pumpkin:)

Oh just some of the things he likes to get into lately...

Kneaders with the brother!

My niece Elisa's baby blessing...sweet little thing!

My nephew Pratt doing some insanity with Tom. 

Cousins!

Happy Halloween!

Kneaders for Tom's 30th bday breakfast. Don't mind Jack pulling my hair...uhhh the child!

Surprise Party!

This has been an eventful month! I just love the fall and this time of year. The colors are so beautiful and the weather is amazing. It has been so fun to have Jackson during this time of year also. Here are some things that Jackson has been doing.
-He took his very first step! That was exciting:) and sad at the same time. He is growing up too fast. He walks pretty well with us just holding one of his hands.
-He is starting to eat so many more foods which has been a huge blessing.
-I think he is going to be a little climber. He attempts to climb up on things but hasn't been too successful yet. I hope he takes his time! I am not ready for the injuries:)
-He is becoming quite the little chunk. The bigger his cheeks are the happier his parents:) I just love kissing his squishable cheeks. One of the best things ever.
-One funny thing he will do is sometimes when he is crawling he will go to a sitting position really fast and start thumping one of his legs. It's hilarious.
-He is soooo loud. It's funny for the most part...until we are at church or a restaurant...but I still love all of the noises he makes regardless.
-Still has just the seven teeth
-He is still taking about 2 naps a day. Some days it is just one depending on what I am doing. He wakes up at least once a night which is manageable but can get frustrating at times. I'm excited for the day when he will sleep through the night consistently.
-He is starting to get frustrated if he can't get something open or play with something that he is not supposed to. I'm not sure how I feel about him getting so much smarter. I feel tantrums are going to come way too soon:)
-We just love him so much and feel very grateful to be parents. I am sure I  have said this before but I just love that he makes me smile and laugh everyday. It's the best!

9 Months

Just watching some TV like real men. 

All ready for church!

Tickle Monster!

OUTSIDE PLAY TIME

This little monkey loves the grass.

I seriously just love his hair. It is out of control!

DADDY TIME!

Jacks sure loves his daddy. And his daddy sure loves him:)

I weigh.....20 lbs.! 

Lunch date at Ikea with my close friends from college. Love these girls!

Sadie was so excited to hold Jackson in her lap. I love this picture. 

SAMS CLUB...This is an example of what we do on date night:)

All warm and toasty for a chilly night!

Oh just one of the frustrating moments of motherhood...haha He thinks he is so cute and smart! (And he is!)

I love the weird positions he sleeps in sometimes. 

PLAY TIME WITH DADDY

They have so much fun together!

We finally got to go see our good friends' Aubrey and Derek's house. So fun! All of us girls were pregnant at the same time. And now look at our babies! 

Ohh...the pantry...One of his favorite spots;)

CONFERENCE

I love how intently he is watching.

I love squishing him. It makes me sad he is growing up!

Jacks and Charlotte playing together...so sweet:) 

This little guy is a mover let me tell you! He is crawling everywhere! He stands up on everything, walking along furniture, and will walk when I am holding his two little hands. He has the cutest thunder thighs I have ever seen! He is so strong!! He loves to open cupboards and drawers and pulling things out...it has begun! It is hilarious to watch him every time I open the fridge. He drops whatever he is doing and rushes to it. So funny. He never liked the baby food much. He pretty much just wants to eat what we eat now. He only has little tastes of things and then loses interest. I am just glad he is trying more foods! His 7th tooth finally broke through! So there have been many rough nights along the way...but we are hanging in there. Jackson loves playing in the pantry, bathroom, and stairs...yup everywhere he shouldn't be! We are constantly shutting doors and following him everywhere. I am busy as ever being mom and teaching but loving it all. Tom has been such a great help allowing me to fulfill my dreams:) We love Jackson so much. He makes us smile and laugh every single day.