Monday, August 27, 2012

Jackson’s 5 Year Stats!

Today I took Jackson to the doctor for his 5 year well check.  He of course is doing great and everything went well. 

Jackson weighs 53 pounds putting him in the 96.5% and is 46 inches tall putting him in the 96%.  So, all in all no surprises! 

I did ask Dr. Bain her opinion on waiting for kindergarten or putting him in this year.  She suggested waiting until next year for all of the same reasons I had decided to wait.  So, that was further reinforcement for my decision.  Still can’t believe that I have a 5 year old!

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Jackson’s 5th Birthday

I CANNOT believe that our little Jackson is already 5 years old.  It seems like just yesterday that we were bringing him home from the hospital.  I don’t have the words to express how much I love this mini man.  His sweet and affectionate personality amazes me daily.  He’s the single most caring (and ornery) person I know.  I am so proud to be his mother!  So, without further ado here is how we spent his 5th birthday:

For breakfast we went to his favorite place for waffles, Le Peep.
It was my 3rd time to take all 3 boys out and the first time for me taking them out to eat at a restaurant by myself.  It went very smoothly.  Adding the 3rd thus far doesn’t seem that hard. . .ask me again when he’s mobile!
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For lunch Grandmommy brought us food from Jason’s Deli.

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Bear was loving the organic apple juice!

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The boys were so excited to see Grandmommy.

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For dinner we went to Jackson’s all time favorite place-Texas de Brazil.  He loves the steak and loves the banana’s even more! 

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We got a sitter for Baron and had dinner with just Jack.  It was so nice to have a calm and relaxing dinner with him.  He was so well behaved and we had some really wonderful conversations.

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And of course he cracked us up with lots of jokes.

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Here he gave us a blast from the past with his old phrase, “ba!?”

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Jay and mini Jay!

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During dinner I asked Jackson what his 5 favorite things in life were, he could only narrow it to 6 things:
1. Movie nights with mommy and daddy.
2. Going to Aunt Mandy’s house
3. Dinner alone with mommy and daddy.
4. Fun things with mommy and daddy (can you tell our little guy needs more alone time!)
5. Snuggling with mommy and daddy in their bed on the weekends
6. Baron and Lincoln

Our house has been a bit crazy lately with the new baby and getting ready to move but I’m trying to spend as much quality time with the kids as possible.  Lists like the one above really let me know what means to the most to Jack.  All of the experts say that kids spell love T-I-M-E and I know it’s true.

Jackson Christian, I love you more than you can ever know and am so proud to be your mommy.  I pray for you and thank God for you each day my sweet son.  Happy 5th birthday!

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Charlie’s 3rd Birthday Party

Last Saturday we went to Charlie’s 3rd birthday party.  It’s so hard to believe that he’s already 3!  We had a great time with everyone and I couldn’t help but think that this was one of the last parties that we’ll go to before our move. . .ugh, it’s going to be tough to leave!

Lincoln stayed in his infant carrier for most of the party.  This is such an easy stage!

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Sweet Ellie with her gymnastics buddy.

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Jess, Em and Andie Jane.

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Jess G and Jay

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The kids ready to play a fun game.  Notice grumpy Jackson.  He was having a tough day.  It’s hard adjusting to a new baby brother, even when you adore him!

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Silly Rileigh and Parker.

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Super cute ice cream cone cupcakes.

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Bear loved playing outside in the sprinklers.

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Fun times!

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Full spread for lunch.

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I just love all of these sweet kids!

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Precious and very happy birthday boy!

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Lincoln’s first birthday party!

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Can you tell that Bear loved his home made cupcake?  Yes, it had real sugar.  Jackson didn’t get a real treat at a party until he was 4 1/2.  Bear got one at 2 1/2.  Yep, I’m eating my words and totally slacking.  But this is still a very rare treat!

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Happy happy birthday to one of our very favorite little boys around!

Lincoln’s 1 Month Stats

I took Lincoln to the pediatrician yesterday to get tested for pertussis (whooping cough) and he weighed in at 11 pounds and 2 ounces.  Because it wasn’t a regular well check they didn’t give me his percentile but online it says 62%.

The Last Two Weeks in Pictures

Bear loves to get down on the floor with his little brother and whisper to him.  I wonder what he’s saying. . .

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My picture addiction has not yet slowed with Lincoln.  There are LOTS of pictures of our little guy.  He’s growing so fast and changing so much that I want to remember every detail of my last baby boy!

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Bear loves these jammies.  They used to be Mia’s and that makes them definite favorites.  There’s a big hole in the bottom of the pants and so they are soon going to be thrown out.  He wanted me to take a picture to send to Mia in case it was his last time to wear them.

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Lincoln loves getting baths so far.  It’s great because I seem to remember my other boys not liking baths at this age.

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All three of my boys have loved the swaddle me blankets.  And I just love my baby burrito.

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Gaga has been the first one to get all 3 boys to smile.  Lincoln smiles quite a bit but I can NEVER get it on film.  It’s so frustrating because he’s got a great smile.  Love his sweet little face.

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Here I just missed the smile.  Ugh.

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And here’s more of us pretending that Lincoln is a doll.

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Beautiful flowers from Mandy and Nick.

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This is from breakfast at IHOP.  Jackson ate ALL of TWO full breakfast plates.  He asked if he could order a 3rd, the answer was no.  I have no idea how we are going to afford to feed THREE boys!

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Jack is super into backyard safari stuff right now.  It’s all he wants for his birthday and he’s more than a little obsessed.  Gaga got him the vest and a few other pieces as an early birthday gift.

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Grandmommy has visited quite a bit since Lincoln was born.  Not only is it a treat to see her but it’s so nice to have another set of hands to hold Lincoln.

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Leanne, who is pregnant with baby Cooper, came to visit.

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And Jackson loved having Emma and Tess over as well.

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I had to throw in this picture of Bear just because.  He’s such a sweetie and has had a rough time adjusting.  He’s super sweet to his baby brother but often asks me to put Lincoln down and hold him saying, “I’m your baby too mommy!”  I sure do love my curly boy!

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Can you tell I’m still in that phase of taking a picture of everything with Lincoln.  He’s just so perfect.

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Lincoln in the swing.  The swing that we had with the boys broke so we got this one at a consignment sale.  I still need to switch out the padding so he’s not in such a “girly swing” as Jackson puts it.

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We had a scare with pertussis after Tess was here and then diagnosed the very next day.  The big boys had to go to Gaga’s house while Jay and I spent the better part of 24 hours cleaning and sanitizing our house.  Jackson asked Gaga to take this picture of him and then texted me the message, “Hi Mom I really love you and show this to dad too.  I love you so much!”

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Lincoln was not at all worried about the pertussis exposure.

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He does however have some great facial expressions.  He reminds me of Jackson in that way.

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I almost caught a smile here. . .almost!

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Jackson is next to Lincoln every chance he gets.  Here we were at the pediatrician getting Lincoln tested for whooping cough.  Jack had to lay next to him on the exam table.

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Despite my best efforts Bear can now use my phone quite efficiently.  When he’s able to get his hands on it he takes literally hundreds of pictures like these.  I deleted 358 pictures that he took today.  All pretty much the same as these two.

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And one more shot of Jack and Lincoln snuggling.  And yes, Jackson put a tatoo over his nipple.  Don’t ask.

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And that sums up our last two weeks in pictures!  We’re super busy and exhausted and super praising God for our 3 baby boys!