Easter 2010

Easter this year was so much fun! It was the first year that Jackson dyed eggs and well, he was super excited and then didn't really have the patience for it. He enjoyed about the first 15 minutes. He accidentally spilled some of the dye on the floor and then when I went to get something to clean it up he had purposefully poured another color on top of it. Trying to see what color the combination would produce. . .nice. Anyway, we continued our egg dying outside:)


Not too sure about this. . .



I don't want to dye eggs!



After I explained what we were going to do he got really excited:)


On our way to Gaga's house we drove by the Griswald's (a family in our neighborhood who decorate elaborately for EVERY holiday) and they had the Easter bunny outside greeting all of the cars/kiddos. Jackson was beside himself. He was so thrilled and has not stopped talking about the fact that the "real" easter bunny lives in our neighborhood!


Part of their yard decorated for Easter.



This picture makes the bunny look kind of creepy but it was actually really cool for Jax.



He gave Jackson a big hug through the window.




After our encounter with the Easter bunny we went to Gaga's for an egg hunt and a delicious lunch.

Jackson hunting for eggs. He wasn't too into it and actually said Jay could finish for him. He did get a ton of awesome treats though!



Bear watching the hunt.



Jackson looking through his loot. He really reminds me of his Uncle B.J. in this picture.



Bill and Baron are serious buddies.



Jackson was very happy with the Easter snacks.



Next we went to Papa and Nana's for another fun egg hunt and dinner.

Jackson (who's pants are falling off) playing with freckles.



The boys playing in the hot tub after the egg hunt.



Bear with Jess.



Bear with Michelle.



Nana making Baron laugh.



Sweet little dude.



Nana with 3 of her 4 grandsons.



Papa and Bear making faces at each other.



Papa snuggles.



Uncle Jer.



I love this guys sweet little laugh.







Jeremy holding a sleeping Baron.



Time with the grandparents:)



Little Baron's bear bottom.

Bye Bye Scale

Thank goodness Baron has gained weight so well because we were able to return the baby scale the Thursday before last! For weeks I had weighed Baron before, during and after each feeding. Jackson was even operating the scale most of the time. I have 24 pages of the information. . .thank God I'm done with that! Here's little Bear on the scale for the last time.


Jackson was so excited that Baron was doing so well.



He looks so big on the scale!



This weight is a little high because he's fully dressed but we were still happy! I'm sure from here on out we'll just be amazed at how big he will be. . .much like his brother!

Easter Party at School

I was able to host Jackson's Easter party again this year and it was so much fun. Baron helped me out tremendously by sleeping the whole time:)

Baron doing his part to make the party a success.



Getting directions for the big egg hunt.



Going outside to hunt eggs.



The happy class post hunt.



Jackson always has to find a stick to pretend to fish with. . .Jay's son for sure!


It was such a fun party and I learned that Jackson is not very competitive yet. He wasn't at all concerned with finding eggs. The ones he did find he was happy to give away:) Somehow he ended up with a few and that made him more than happy. I still so much appreciate being able to be a part of all of his school parties. Being his mother is such a blessing!

Brothers. . .

Baron at around 7 weeks. . .

Happy Bear.



He looks so small to be such a big baby.



Jackson at about 12 weeks. . .

Big Jack always smiled.



Love my Jackers:)



Despite Jackson being 5 weeks older in these pictues he was definitely bigger even at the same age. At 8 weeks Jackson was 15 pounds 5 ounces. At 7 weeks Baron was 12 pounds 8 ounces. According to the lactation consultant Baron hasn't quite caught up due to his three weeks of losing weight but he's obviously not wasting away! Baron is also 2+ inches longer than Jackson was at this age.
Love my two big guys!

Family Time

Lately we take a lot of family walks. Since Jackson pretty much refuses to ride in a stroller we don't walk very quickly. . .but we still have fun!

Exploring the creek.



Baron most likely wondering where he is and what is going on.



Happy Jax running around at the park. Notice he usually has at least one tool with him. Today he needed pliars at the park. He "fixed" much of the play ground equipment.



Never did I think that basket was made for a 40 pound kid, but Jackson proved it's pretty strong!



Doesn't look too comfortable does it?

Quick Update

JACKSON UPDATE
Jackson: Mommy, when you nurse is that goat milk?
Me: No, because I'm not a goat.
Jackson: Oh. I am a goat.
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Me: Jackson what do you want to do today?
Jackson: Mommy, please let me chill with my coffee before we talk. (Can anyone guess who he learned that phrase from?) I'm trying to enjoy my coffee mommy.
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BARON UPDATE
Baron is doing SO well these days. He's nursing like a champ (thank you God. . .and cranial sacral therapy!) and gaining weight very well. On March 4th when the lactation consultant came he was 9 pounds 2 ounces. Today (one month and one day later) at the chiropractor (or as I like to think of her, miracle worker) he weighed in at 12 pounds 8 ounces! He's a very happy little man who loves to eat and sleep. He goes to bed at about 11 p.m. and eats at about 4 or 5 a.m. and then again around 8:30 a.m. So, technically, he sleeps through the night because he goes 5 hours. We're very blessed with our happy, healthy little Bear.

Visit from Leanne

This week my sweet friend (and former roommate) Leanne and her son Carter (14 months)brought us lunch. She also brought Jackson a huge dump truck which he quickly loaded with all of his tools and still plays with daily. Thanks Leanne and Carter!


Leanne and Baron.



Carter, Bear and Leanne.



Jackson loves younger kids.



The tool man getting all suited up.



Best pals, Carter and Jackson.

Things 1 and 2. . .

This week Adrienne surprised us with the cutest outfits for Jax and Bear. Jackson was immediately excited as he recognized the outfits from one of his favorite Dr. Seuss stories. Thanks Adrienne for the great outfits and the wonderful excuse to play outside and take some pictures!

Disney on Ice-Let's Celebrate!

Last Friday we went to Disney on Ice at the American Airlines Center. It was so much fun! Neither Jay nor Jackson had ever been to anything like it before so it was hard to tell who enjoyed it more. This also marked our first real outing as a family (other than to the park or doctor)of four. The day was a complete success on all levels!

Jax and Jay waiting for the show to start.



Jackson wanted to sit in the middle of the Hirst family. I guess they are more fun:)



The four of us.



I can't believe that just 2 1/2 years ago when we hung out with Adrienne and Damian there were only 4 people total. 30 months later. . .we have doubled. Let's hope we don't continue to multiply at that rate!



Ellie, Adrienne and Charlie.



Baron obviously really enjoyed the show.



Some pictures from the show. . .