Fun in California

This summer we went to Sacramento to see Arie for about 2 weeks. We did a lot of fun things. Nani and Papa came with us the first week. I wish I took more pics, but here are a few. We went to Lake Tahoe for the weekend and had a great time. I think Jackson's favorite part was the bunkbed he slept in at the house we rented. The first picture is him and Daddy on the bed. The whole weekend he wanted everyone to hang out in "his room". That consisted of us standing there watching him climb up and down his bed. It was real exciting!

The other pictures are of a place in Sonoma called train town that we went to. We got so lucky. This place was right across the street from our hotel. Who would of thought that there would be a mini-kids play park right in the middle of wine country. He loved it! He even went on the roller coaster with daddy.

Life's a Beach

Ok, it has been FOREVER since I have posted on his blog. Here are some photos of our trip earlier in the summer to Ft. Lauderdale. Jackson had a great time at the beach and pool. He loved the sand, but was a little hesitate of the ocean water. Eventually he warmed up to it and came in with us. Unfortunately, once we got him into the ocean a little while later he got stung by a jellyfish in the water. Hopefully he is not scared of the ocean now!

Toys, Toys, Toys

Christmas was a blast. Of course, it came and went so quickly. We had a great guest for Christmas. Opa was able to join us. Jackson had a great time playing with him and I think Opa really enjoyed him also.

Christmas was soooooooooo ridiculous this year. Jackson had so many presents. Here are a few pics of some of the presents. Daddy and Opa made Jackson this awesome train table. He loved seeing it all set up Christmas morning. Jackson and Arie both got this really cool remote control car. I think the big kid will enjoy it more!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Ok......we could not help but laugh at Jackson's birthday party crown. At his school, they had a Birthday party for Jesus. It was really sweet. Jackson loved that crown. The day I picked him up from school we went to Target afterwards and he insisted on wearing it in the store. You will see more pictures with the crown on.

You can see Jackson getting ready for Christmas. He was "helping" Nani make sugar cookies. He more or less just wanted to roll out the dough. He definitely liked eating his creations.

I love my cousins!

Jackson got to do so many cool things while we were in Michigan. He had a blast at the petting zoo. In the picture you can see him feeding carrots to the goats. He kept laughing because it tickled. Also, at the petting zoo he got to go on a hay ride around the grounds and see horses.

He had so much fun with his cousins and aunts and uncles. We got to see Craig play teeball one afternoon. Jackson even got to spend the night at aunt Stef's house one night. Anna was so excited to have Jackson sleeping in her room with him. Jackson got a little upset and started crying when we put him to bed, but Anna was right there to comfort him. What a good little mom!

Family Galore!

We just got back from Michigan to see Arie's family. I was all excited to leave hot San Antonio for some nice fall like weather. Well...........that did not happen. It was hot! Oh well, we had a great time anyways. Jackson had a blast with his cousins Craig and Anna. They were so great to him. He was constantly asking "Where Craig go?" or "Where Anna go?" In the picture you can see that he was playing football with Craig, Daddy and his Uncle Pete.

Aunt Andrea, Uncle Derek and Dominic came from California to visit also. Dominic is such a good, happy baby. He would just laugh and laugh at all the kids running around. I am sure the next time we see him he will be right along with the others.

Trucks and more trucks

Jackson got a lot of cool things for his birthday. He received a bunch of box cars which he loves. He also got this giant remote controled excavator from Nani and Papa. It is hilarious. Jackson's favorite thing about it is the music it makes. You can press a button and a cheesy song plays. Jackson will run around the room dancing to the music.

Happy 2nd B-day!

On July 30th Jackson celebrated his 2nd Birthday! We had a great little party at of all places.......Chuck e Cheese. He had a great time, but was a little distant to the Mouse. He would not let go of Daddy.

Arie and can't believe he is 2 already. He really looks like a little boy.

We had a great time visiting with Andrea, Derek, Stefanie and new baby Dominic! Jackson loved hanging out with his aunts and uncle. He liked seeing his new cousin, but I think he was more interested in the people who could play with him. We kept on trying to get Jackson to take a picture with Dominic, but he really did not want any part of it. Don't worry Andrea and Derek, soon enough he will be running around before you know it and Jackson will be so excited to have another playmate!



Jackson loved all the attention he got from his aunts and uncle. He kept on calling aunt Stef, aunt Stuff. I love the picture of Stef and Jackson on the train. You can tell she is a mom. She is trying so hard to get Jackson excited about the train ride. She said he just sat there stone faced, but apparently he liked it because he asked for more!



It is so nice seeing Jackson around his family. He loves being around people who care about him.

What a Monkey!

Here are some recent pics of Jackson monkeying around. Jackson kept on wanting to wear his swim vest and hat around the house. That boy is ready for the summer.

He loves his little car. Our sweet neighbor Peyton gave it to Jackson because she got too big for it.

Jackson is just growing up so fast. He speaks so well now. He is putting together sentences and singing songs. He gets so excited seeing certain things. I guess it is a boy thing, but he loves his trucks. He gets so excited when the garbage truck and school bus comes through the neighborhood. It is so neat to see the world again through his eyes.

Mother's Day

This was my second mother's day and it was really nice to be recognized for being a mom. We spent mother's day with Nani and Papa. Jackson and Daddy made Mommy a painted pottery plate with their hand prints on it. I assume this will be the first of many art pieces I will proudly display.