Sprinkler Fun!

Jackson had his first taste of playing in the sprinklers tonight! We had already been to the park so I already knew we were going to need a bath. He likes to throw the sand up in the air and because he doesn't have quite enough hair a bath is the only way to get it out. So after a stop by the grocery store when we came back the sprinklers were on. I decided to let him have a go at it to see what he would do. He seemed to LOVE it. He perfered to stay in the mist but he did get into the actual spray. Now I know that after a walk to the park and a detour by the grocery we can stop to play in the sprinklers!

Jackson and his buddy Aiden

Through one of the mom's groups that I joined I met Kirstin and her son Aiden. Kirstin and I are actually going to be co-presidents of one of our groups - I know what has world of stay-at-home mom's come too! Jackson and Aiden have a great time "playing" together which is wonderful! Even though Aiden is a few months younger, they are both doing the same things - Aiden has also started walking. We took the boys to costco the other day and when I told Jackson to share his snack he felt the need to actually feed them to Aiden. I have to say it was pretty cute!

Hi Papa!

Sorry Grandma and Grandmother but Papa is much easier to say!

Dinner outside

I just thought these were cute!

Perfect Sunday!

As some of you know Justin has been working 6 days a week, so when we he is home we try to make the best of it. The weather was beautiful yesterday so we walked down to the beach to play in the sand. There is also a great little park right on the water so we went up there for some lunch. Something about a one year old, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and sand didn't seem like a good idea! Jackson loves the beach and is starting to get the hand of playing in the sand. He likes to put it in the bucket and then grab handfuls of sand and hand them to you. Better than eating it I guess!

One wild boy!

This is Jackson after he wakes up from his nap! He is such a happy boy and loves his crib!

We were just playing in his room after he woke up. He is really walking now and seems to love it!

He still loves his walker. Now he likes to get in it and RUN!

Grandmother came for a visit!

My mom came out for about a week and we had a great time. Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures. This is the only one I have so I am glad it is a cute one. This was a picture of Jackson and Grandmother sitting on a bench in Manhattan Beach waiting for Jackson to get his hair cut.

My Gym

Trying to catch the bubbles

The magic carpet ride

Balls!

Swinging like a little monkey

Time to relax

One of the things that Jackson and I do during the week is go to My Gym Monday and Wednesdays. I finally remembered to bring my camera so here are a few pictures.

We are ALMOST walking!!

Jackson had his 12 month well check up and everything went great. He has turned into a skinny boy (which seems hard to believe because he eats all day!) He is 21.5 lbs (25%) and 30 inches (50%). We have moved off of formula and onto milk and no more bottles and he seems to be fine with that.
As with every other milestone Jackson does them right when the books say is average. He turned 1 and he started to walk. He is getting much more adventurous and is starting to let go and walk more.

Thanks!

Thank you Grandmother for my wagon - I love it!

Thanks for coming out Grandma and Papa. I am excited that I get to come to Boston this summer - what a great birthday present!

Jackson was very spoiled by all of his friends and family this year (especially his grandmother, grandma and papa.) Thank you everyone for thinking of Jackson on his 1st birthday - he loved everything!

Party!!

I can eat this?

Here I go

I love it!

All that was left

Mike, what did you get me?

He got me a bow!

You want me to eat broccoli after you fed me cake?

We went to dinner down at the marina - Jackson and Papa checking out the boats.

Grandma and Papa came out to help us celebrate Jackson's first birthday. We had his actual party on Saturday and it was great. Jackson seemed to quite enjoy his cake but he didn't make a huge mess. It is still hard to believe that he is 1!

Birthday Kitchen

Playing with the kitchen and standing on his own. He loves to stand and is taking a few steps. He will be walking in no time.

I just though this was a funny picture

One of Jackson's birthday presents was a kitchen. So far he loves it. The pictures are from when we first gave it to him and the video was from today. He is getting the hang of playing with it. One of the cutest things is that if you ask him for some yum yum he will be the spoon and try to feed you. The video is of him now that he has learned what all he can do with the kitchen. His favorite thing seems to be turning the light off and on so that he can dance to the music. The boy LOVES to dance!!

Someone loved their birthday dinner!

It is hard to believe but Jackson is now 1. I can't believe a year ago he was such a tiny little guy and now he is a wild man. He is a crazy little boy and is ALL over the place. He is getting close to walking but is not quite there but is one of the fastest crawlers around. His dinner tonight was nothing special - mac n'cheese with spinach and chicken - he decided it was one of the best meals he had ever eaten. He loves to feed himself and made quite a mess. It was a good thing he had already been playing in the fountain so he was wet and dirty. The video is of him during dinner and he quite enjoyed Grandma singing to him.

Aside from getting close to walking he is kind of saying kitty and is saying mama and dada. If you ask him where his kitties are he will look for them. Tonight when he was in the tub he decided that he would peek a boo. He was using his wash cloth and was once again very pleased with himself (he usually is when he does something that we like!)

1st Birthday Pictures

We took Jackson to get his picture taken today and here are a few of them!

Phoenix Childrens Museum

They both had some much fun they fell sleep on the way home