I can't wait

Only 5 days till Christmas! Where has this year gone? Al and I were just talking today about how it seems like just yesterday that I was still pregnant with Jackson. We would sit and talk about how differnt Christmas would be this year, and how much fun we would have with a 5 1/2 month old. Christmas seemed like it was so far away then. So how is it that Christmas will be here in 5 days?!?!?

I can't until Christmas morning! I can't wait to see the look on Jackson's face when he gets to play with his new toys! I can't wait to start and build new traditions with our son. I can't wait to experience this Christmas with the most amazing husband and son anyone could ask for! I can't wait to teach Jackson about the real meaning behind Christmas! I am so blesses and I can't wait!

Tonight we took Jackson over to Cindy and Gregs (my brother-in-law Jason's parents)'s house to meet Santa tonight. I didn't know what to expect, but Jackson did great. He took right to Santa and even tried to eat his beard :) We got some great pictures of Jackson and Blaine with Santa. I will post some pictures of that soon! I just need to get them on my computer. Thank you Shawn and Jason for inviting us to come along.

Jackson is trying so hard to sit up on his own now, and he's getting there. He's actaully able to sit, unassisted, for a few minutes at the time. He gets so excited when he does this. See for yourself.


Oh and Jackson loves his sweet taters!

I'll leave you with a quick videos of my giggle box! Ignore me in the background. Mommys do silly things to get thier kids to laugh :)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

I can not begin to describe how excited I am for Christmas this year! Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, but this year is just special. It's Jackson's first Christmas! I know he is not going to have any clue what's going on, and he will probably like the paper better than any of his new toys at first, but that doesn't take any of the excitment out of it! He's at the stage where he is understanding things around him and he is reaching for toys to play with, so I know he will enjoy it all! Now if his granddaddy and great granddaddy would just get to building that toy chest, we'll have somewhere to put all this stuff :)

We got our tree put up right after Thanksgiving and Jackson loves the lights, especially when the tree is lit at night! I actaully have to unplug the tree when I am giving him his last bottle before bed because he will break his neck trying to look around the recliner to see the tree.




I got all of Jackson's Christmas outfits out of the back of his closet last night to wash them. All 6 of them! Did I mention, I love Christmas? He has been stayed pretty true to size when it come to his clothes. All of his Christmas outfits are size 3-6 or 6 months, which is perfect. All, but one. Perhaps my favorite one! It was size 3 months, and the tag said it would fit up to 12.5 lbs. HA! Jackson passed that long ago, weighing almost 17lbs now! Well I decided to try it anyway, and it FITS! My little man is a little elf today :)

I will have to get some better pictures of the outfit itself, but here are a few taken at daycare this morning. The shirt is candycane stripped and say's 'Santa's Favorite.' The pants are green with little santa heads on the feet, and it came with a santa bib to match!



He was trying so hard to sit up this morning!


This face just CRACKS.ME.UP. I guess he got his love for making funny faces from uncle Nathan.


Did I mention, I'm excited about Christmas? HA! Jackson is growing so fast, as is our nephew Blaine. It's going to be so much fun watching them both enjoy thier firt Christmas together! Jackson isn't mobile yet so he will probably just sit and stare in awe of everything around him. Blaine on the other hand...will be running full speed ahead! What a great time of year...

OOOOHHHH! I can't forget about a congrats to the Pirates! This past Saturday ECU hosted, for the first time ever, the Conference Championship game. We beat a nationally ranked team to become the first C-USA team to win the championship 2 years in a row. What a great day to be a Pirate in Dowdy-Ficklin!

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Growing up too fast!

Oh my! Guess who is trying to sit up! It only lasts for a minute or two, but holy cow. He's usually okay and pretty stable until something catches his eye, or he sees his feet and tries to grab 'em.





Here are a few more pictures of Jackson with his bear from Uncle Nathan and Aunt Leila. He tried to eat the bear, as he does everything else these days! And yes, that is my son in leg warmers (circo 1980's)! They are from www.babylegs.com, and I think they are cute! Not to mention how easy it makes diaper changes when you don't have to put pants on and off a squirmy 4 month old!

Busy Busy Busy

BUSY! That seems to be the word of the week! Last Thursday (19th), Jackson had his first taste of cereal. He was really amused at first, as he slammed his hands on his highchair...almost as if he knew what was coming. Well, it was interesting, and I don't think he liked it very much. This is a learning process for both Al and I, and for Jackson! Here are a few pictures of the morning.

Hum, this should be fun!


Jackson's first bite


Okay, that wasn't toooo bad. Do I get more?


ACK! This stuff is yucky!


You mean, you want me to eat this?



The first cereal was eventful to say the least :)

This morning we tried oatmeal. he still got frustrated bt the end, but he seamed to like it much better than the cereal. He was at least opening his mouth for it, evn if he still made the funny faces.

I still think he would prefer to eat his bib...or his hands for that matter!


Also, guess who has been nappig in his crib some :) It's not for every nap, but we're making progress here :)


Saturday, a friend of mine took a few pictures of Jackson for our Christmas cards...


Go here to see the rest (8 of them).
www.capturedbyblythe.lifepics.com Password is Jackson.

We had a great time at the game Saturday. A few friends came in town that we haven't seen in a while, and it was great to see everyone! Grandma and Grandpa Anderson watched Jackson Saturday while we went to the game. I'm sure Grandma had him laughing out load. I'm not sure what it is about his Grandma and Grammy, but man can they get that little guy to laugh!

We can't wait to spend some time with the family on Thursday! We wish we could see Nathan and Leila, but I guess we'll have to share them with he family too :) At least we'll be able to see them for Christmas...just a little under 5 weeks away. Ahh...that reminds me...I've got some shopping to do :)

Hump Day!

(A few Pictures for Nathan, since he didn't like that my last post didn't include any)

If you stick your tounge out, Jackson will now try to imitate you :)

18 weeks

How has it already been 18 weeks? How is it that time can fly by so fast? How is it the my little man that use to love to cuddle up on my chest and would fall fast aleep can no longer sit still? All he wants to do is look around and take in the world. ::SIGH:: My little guy is growing up so fast.

I took Jackson to his 4 month appointment yesterday. Doc says he's perfect, but I already knew that :) He offically weighed in at 16lbs 11oz (75%), and 24.5 inches (50%). He gave us the okay to start on solids, and as big as his appetite is, I'm sure he will do fine. I will post pictures and an update when it happens.

We had a great weekend. My mom and dad came to Greenville Saturday to hang out with Jackson. Mom and I were able to get a lot of Christmas shopping done. I still have a lot left, but being the procrastinator that I am, it's rare that I have this much done 2 weeks before Thanksgiving. Al's parents also stopped by for a quick visit, and it was great to see them.

Sunday, Jackson and I packed up and went to church with Shawn and Blaine. There were a group of young boys there from a Baptist group home in Tarboro (the Kennedy Center). Their stories were touching, but sad. They were a strong bunch of boys that had been through a lot and I pray that they continue on in such a positive manor. After church we went over to the inlaws house for a bit. my nephew Blaine is growing up so fast. he's at that age now where he is so curious and IN.TO.EVERYTHING. He is wide open, and so much fun!

All in all, great weekend!