Christmas Time

Ok so I dont have any pictures of Jackson opening presents because our camera was broken.. I do have pictures of Jackson and his presents.. Jackson got a piano and loves to sing in the microphone. He loves the orange hat, it is his Grandpa Kings and he wont take it off. He is such a great little boy. He also got a scooter and a new hat that was made by his Aunt Kelly. He got trains, cars and trucks. We had a wonderful Christmas. It was so nice to be around family.

Pumpkin Patch

We went to the pumkin patch this year. Jackson and Lucas had such a fun time. They love each other so much it is so cute. Jackson loved kicking the soccer ball around. The pumpkin patch was so fun and the weather was perfect. We made smores and ate chili.. DELISH

A pirates life for me....

These cute little boys.. oh I just love them so. My stepmom (Nana) made these halloween costumes. They were adorable. Lucas is 4 months older than Jackson and they are the best of buddies. Jackson loved trick r treating this year. We went with our friends Shauntai, Brian and their cute kiddos Bryli and Wyatt. We had a blast. Jackson would say "trick treat" it was soo cute.

Jackson's 2nd birthday

Well our little man turned 2 on August 21, I cant believe it.. he has grown up so fast. He is soo much fun. We celebrated his birthday 3 times, he is one lucky boy. We celebrated with Brad's family before we left and then we had a party with my mom and then my dad. There are few benefits to having a divorced family but having multiple birthdays and christmases is probably the only one. Jackson got TONS of stuff. He loves his bike and worm the best. He ate lots of cake and it was really neat that we got to have a party with my family as well. We miss Brad's family soo much. It has been an adjustment to say the least but I love being around my family. Jackson is talking so much. He has such a personality. One of my favorite thing he does is he goes into his room and reads to himself. He LOVES books. One of his favorite sayings is.."Here you go, buddy" I love it. He loves cars and Thomas the train. He sings twinkle , twinkle little star and the popcorn song. He is such a blessing in our lives and he is such a happy little boy!!!!

Moving to MO!!

So Brad got a phone call on Monday from Lincoln University in Missouri. We were confused because they had already said thanks but no thanks.. I guess they realized that they had made a mistake. They have a new coach now and they want Brad to play for them. He is getting a full ride scholarship and some money each month for housing.. WHAT A BLESSING! We are super excited because it is a D2 school and everything that we wanted and more!! We will be really close to where I grew up which is kinda scary. My family lives about an hour and a half away. We are looking forward to the adventure!!!!! We are leaving Portland on August 5!

Jackson loved riding the John Deere with Bradley. He loves his daddy. One of the many reasons why I married Brad is because he reminds me of my grandpa (not the old part). My grandpa was a kind, loving and genuine man. He loved my sister and I so much and would do anything in the world for us. Brad is such an amazing husband. He has soo many wonderful qualities that I hope one day will rub off on me :)

Jackson is SUCH a happy boy!!!

Oh Dear

So I have a little monkey on my hands... Jackson loves to climb EVERYTHING even the kitchen drawers. He is so funny. I was gone for 2 seconds and he cleaned out the towel drawer and decided to use it as a ladder.. logical.. He is soo much fun. I cant believe how big he is getting.

Easter and Grandpa and GGs visit

Okay.. so I am a blog slacker. These are some more recent pictures of Jackson.. My mom and Bob came April 7-15, it was soo much fun to have them here. We did ALOT of shopping, I know such a shocker :) It was a great visit, I just wish it was a couple days longer!!
Jackson is going to be 2 in August, I cant believe it. He is getting so big. It is crazy how much he is changing each day. He has such a sense of humor, he loves to hide things behind his back and say "where is it?" He is talking ALOT, you know I understand most of the conversation. He also mimics everything we do, it is so funny. He LOVES shoes (should I be worried LOL) and most of all his daddy. When daddy is around, I cease to exist. It is ok.. I know he loves me :)
Brad and I are doing well. We are waiting to see where Brad is going to go to school next year. Then, we will be packing up and moving to where ever that is :) Life is an adventure right now. I am still a stay at home mom and LOVE it..well most days :)
That is the update on us.. I will try to be better about posting pictures!!

Look a likes!!

The first picture is of my sister and I in our rocking chairs when we were about Jackson's age. The second picture is of Jackson in my rocking chair.. It is funny Jackson actually looks more like my sister.

Catching up..

Ok I am done with all the pictures :) I just cant get enought of my little munchkin. He is starting to talk a little more and getting soo big. He understands almost everything I say, it is crazy to think how fast they grow up..
Well, Brad and I are doing great. We are moving into my in-laws vacant house at the end of the month. It worked out really nice because we wont have to worry about a lease. We are in limbo right now, so we will not know where he is going to play basketball until the end of next month. I am learning LOTS of patience.. I am not good at the limbo game.
My mom and stepdad are coming in a few weeks and my sister in law is coming in a week. I am excited to see them. Bridgette (my sister in law) is 5 months pregnant with a little boy.. She will be getting some of Jackson's things.. I look forward to all the company, at least we will have a bigger house when they come :)

Thin Mints anyone??

Jackson LOVES chocolate.. I try not to give him too much. He does however need to enjoy the good things in life!! He could eat a WHOLE box of thin mints if I would let him. He is soo much like me, it is crazy and scary all at the same time :)

More of Daddy's hats

Jackson will walk around in his daddy's hats for hours.. it is soooo cute!

Jackson loves to read!

He had just woke up in the morning and I found him like this.. It is soo stinking cute when he starts doing grown up things.. He loves his books!!

Naughty little boy!!

Jackson is a MONKEY. He loves to climb on EVERYTHING. He knows he is not supposed to so this is what he does... I love this little monkey, but he can be naughty!!

Its yogurt time!!

Jackson loves to eat yogurt. so I thought I would let him try it out himself.. and this is the result. After he was done, I said " How big is Jackson?" and he raises his arms.. it is sooo cute. He has mastered the fork, now we just need the spoon.

Jackson LOVES Daddy's hats

PS

There are 3 pages of pictures!! Dont miss out on all the fun time!!

Ok- Catching up!!

I am all caught up on my blog.. I have added ALOT of posts so make sure to check out them all.. Our holidays were great. Jackson and I arrived home from St. Louis on December 24 at 10pm.. I was so ready to be home. We did have a wonderful trip. Jackson was amazing and loved every minute. He loved seeing his grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and cousins. We did alot of just hanging out and spending some quality time. It was great. I have an awesome family and feel so blessed. I just wished we lived closer!!!

Mommy and Jackson- He really is pulling my earring out!!!

Lucas and Jackson playing:)

Jackson using his Uncle Bryant for a pillow :)

Jackson playing with mommy's toys!!

Playing cars with Nana

Papa and his boys

Bath time with GiGi

More Hugs

Jackson and Lucas

These pictures were taken at Christmas. Lucas is Kelly's (my stepsister) little boy. He is 4 months older than Jackson. They played soo well together. Jackson loved to give him hugs!!

Twins

Many of you who know my sister and I, know that we are "special". We got really bored with my moms camera and this is what happens. There is nothing like acting like a kid again!! I love my sister more than anything. We really do have a special but creepy bond!!

GiGi's Birthday

My mom goes by GiGi instead of grandma. Why because she is my mom :) I love this picture. Jackson is wearing one of my mom's friends hat. Happy Birthday to GiGi!!!