School!

Jackson started big boy school last Friday and so far so good. There were a few tears when Mommy left and a few today, but overall I think he is going to love it! I already have artwork. Things have been crazy around here with Jackson and the addition but it should be wrapping up this week or next. We are having so much fun with our little man right now and love every minute of it!

We are home!

We got home yesterday from the beach. Jackson and I went with MiMi last Saturday down to Fripp Island and had a blast. Daddy joined us this past weekend for Fathers Day. I was very nervous about how Jackson was going to feel about the beach since the last time we went he was so sick we couldn't leave the house. He loved it! Every moring we would go on a walk and then hit the beach. After naps we would generally hit the pool or the beach. He didn't sleep as well as her normally does at home, we were early risers! We had a great time and can not wait to go back in a couple of weeks.

Congrats Elisa and Glenn

Emma Campbell Lumpkin arrived at 3:00am this morning! Weiging 8lb and 21 inches long. We are so excited for Jackson to have another girlfriend to play with. We can't wait to meet her.

A Lot!

A lot has been going on around here it is hard for me to remember. I have again not had a computer off and on for a couple of weeks and it is getting harder and harder to get Jackson to stay still for me snap a picture. Since our last post, Jackson has started to go to St. Martin's Drop in Nursery 3 days a week. He loves it/ hates it. Addie is in his class, so I know they have fun together. The first day he just walked into the room and started playing. The second day he had figured out that Mommy is going to leave and was not very happy. I am doing this in preparation for Sept. when he will start at Shandon Methodist MWF 9-12:00pm. Summer is here and Jackson doesn't love the water. He is not a big fan of cold water to be more specific. We went to the lake for the holiday weekend and I was scared at how he was going to handle the boat, but he loved it! Right now Jackson loves reading, playing with friends, Moose A. Moose, snuggling with Mommy and Daddy, peek a boo, spaghetti, emptying out my make up drawer( I have lost several mascaras somewhere in the house), baths(warm of course), being tickled, Baby Einstein, thinking he is really funny, and The Wiggles (thanks Leslie!). He is so much fun right now and we love every minute with him!

We are still here!

I can not beleive how long it has been since my last post. I was without a computer for a week and then we took off to Fripp for a week, and I am now just getting over the sickness that Jackson shared with all of us. Jackson is all over the place now. When he is awake we are on the GO! I kind of can't remember what life was like before he started walking/running. The beach was not a hit with him. He was sick from the time we got down there to the time we left. Just a virus with fever, runny nose, and no sleep! We did end up having a good time. It is always something. I will have to post some pictures soon - it is just so much harder to get pictures of him since he is only in one place for a few seconds. He continues to be the sweetest little boy who owns his mommy and daddy's hearts!

First Haircut!

We decided to go ahead with the first haircut today. I personally loved his little curls, but the last day or two they were starting to get a little out of control. Everything went fine - he ate animal crackers the whole time. Michael and Patrick were there getting their haircut too. Of course I saved his curls!

1st Birthday Pictures

Leslie took our first birthday pictures. They turned out so cute I just wanted to share a few! Thank you Lolly we love you!

The Party!

Jackson's birthday party was great! All of his buddies were there and he had a blast playing. The weather was perfect so we did everything outside. He got some wonderful presents and so far loves being One. We are still working on the walking, we have had some more steps, but he is very careful. We love the swing set that daddy built and the jump castle that Pat and Leslie let us borrow.

Happy Easter!

A Day of Firsts!

We had a great birthday yesterday and it was a day of firsts! We turned around in our carseat and we love it! We also had our first taste of sweets with the cake - he also loved it. Jackson also decided to take his first steps. First to Mamma (saying Mamma the whole time) and then to Daddy! He has been on the verge of taking his first steps for a while now, but I guess he wanted to wait until his birthday. I can't believe my sweet baby boy is One now and an official toddler! We are looking forward to our party tomorrow!
On a side note please keep my sister, Paul, Patrick, Morgan and Michael in your prayers. Morgan was admitted to the hospital last night and will more then likley be there for a couple of days to keep her levels in check.

Happy First Birthday!

I can not believe that my baby is 1 year old today. Over the past two weeks I have noticed that he really has grown into quite the big boy. This morning we have had a lot of mamma's wich we really have not had before - I love it! It is hard to believe how fast a year can go when you are having so much fun!

Baby Grady!

Congrats Gene, Haley, and Emory Anne Bell on the birth of thier son/brother Grady! We can't wait to meet him!

The Zoo!

We were all geared up for our first trip to the zoo yesterday. The weather was great, we had good naps, and had been talking about it all day. We even had Jay, Shannon, and Tanner excited. We checked the website and it said March- Sept. the hours are from 9-6:00pm. You can imagine our surprise when we got there at 4:30pm and there is a sign that says the Zoo closes at 5:00pm. Needless to say we were not pleased with the Zoo and their website. Somehow we all ended up at Sportsman's Warehouse and instead of Jackson looking at animals he got to wear this silly hat. We will try again!

Uh -Oh!

We are now an Uh-Oh baby. We were in Target this morning and as usual he loves to throw his juice out of the cart. I usually say Uh-Oh give it back once and take it away for good when he throws it a second time. To my surprise I said the usual Uh-Oh and I got an Uh-Oh back. It was really funny. He has said it a few more times since, we will see if it sticks!

Happy Valentines Day!

Little Man

Jackson has really started to love his walking toy - courtesy of Aunt Leslie! Before he just really liked to walk around it but now it is back and forth over and over again in the den. He looks at the toy and just giggles.

The Hat!

It has been so cold lately that Jackson has to wear his hat whenever we go anywhere and he is not a big fan. The past couple of days he has really started to crawl like a maniac and talk a bunch of gibberish. It is too much fun. I have set up a play yard in the den and we call it his very own gated community. He likes it for a little while and enjoys standing up and peeking over the top. Other then that we are just hanging and playing!

Oops!

Jackson accidentally slept through his first snow!

Jax Baby

Jackson is so funny these days. He has really started crawling but really has not started to get into things too bad. He has not figured out that he can leave which ever room we are in at the time. Until last night. We were playing in his nursery because Daddy was "tuning" his duck calls for his trip. The duck calls make Jackson cry for some reason. He was playing in his room and I was outside of his room in the hall boxing up his old clothes. He apparently was interested in where the duck call noise was coming from because when I turned around this is what I saw. He has never come close to crossing the threshold of his room to the hall. I guess it is the end of an era!

It's A Girl!

Congrats to Glenn and Elisa on finding out they are having a sweet baby girl! Her name is Emma Campbell and we can't wait to meet her in June. Her ultrasound pictures were precioius!

Happy Birthday MiMi!

Happy Birthday to MiMi! We hope you have a great day. Drew brought the boat home the other day and he and Jackson played on it yesterday in the driveway since it was such a pretty day! Little man has changed quite a bit since the last time the boat was here.

Happy Bithday Shannon!

Happy Birthday to Aunt Shannon. Welcome to the 30 club! I can't wait to celebrate tomorrow night!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that it is 2008! Jackson started doing pat a cake on New Years Eve and it is so funny - we kind of do it all the time now. We had all of our friends over for the game and New Years and had a blast. Jackson did great and only woke up once which is a miracle seeing the number of people that were here. Yesterday was spent cleaning up the house and recuperating. Mommy stayed up a little late! We hope everyone had a wonderful New Years and we look forward to a great 2008!