Day Off

Today I took the day off from work. It was my last day of vacation of 2008. I really need this day as I have been fight my Crohn's disease for the last five days. Then yesterday afternoon my back and neck started to ache as if I was coming down with something. I'm pretty tough, but really why do I need to fight both Crohn's and the flu at the same time? The two hour nap this morning was well needed. I felt better after my nap so I decided to do some scrapbooking. Then late this afternoon my Crohn's started acting up again. Here are the pages that I completed today.

Making Christmas Dinner

While I was making Christmas dinner Jackson thought he would help me get stuff from the fridge. I turned my back for a whole 2 seconds. Jackson is really moving around and he has started to walk along the furniture.

Merry Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas yesterday. We got up at 0700 and Santa made it even though we have 3 feet of snow. Jackson had fun opening gifts and playing with his new toys. Not to brag but I made a wonderful Christmas dinner. We had Pork Chops with apple sauce, brussels spouts, stuffing, and sweet potato casserole. This was a wonderful first Christmas as a family of three.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Christmas In IN

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Christmas In TN

Last week we went to Tennessee to see our family, while there we did Christmas :) Here are some pictures of Christmas in TN.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Santa

Last night Mark and I took Jackson to see Santa at Kimberly-Clark's Holiday Party. It was really nice. They had a local Children's Performer singing Christmas songs, face painting, balloon artist, and Santa. I wasn't sure how Jackson would react to Santa, but it didn't phase him at all. Here is a picture of Jackson and Santa

Snow Strom

We ended up getting 8 inches of snow last night and part of today. Look at these pictures.

Funny Pictures of Jackson

These pictures of Jackson just make Mark and I smile. Its amazing how curious he is. You ask Jackson how he got in there and he just smiles and laughs! A baby's laugh is one of the best sounds in the world. I hope you smile when you see these pictures.

Snow in Wisconsin!!!

Here are few pictures of the lovely snow we have gotten so far this winter. Today the weather man has predicted that we will get another 7 to 14 inches starting tomorrow. :(

Greg and Emily's Wedding

Greg and Emily got married November 26th. It was such a nice wedding. Here are a few pictures from the wedding. We love you Greg and Emily!!!

Thanksgiving

Here is a picture of Jackson from Thanksgiving!!!!

Long Weekend

I posted the other day that Jackson has a double ear infection. He started to act like himself last Wednesday so we thought he was on his way to getting back to normal. Then Friday night came and he got up 4 times. Saturday he was fussy and needy. Then Saturday night he got up 5 times. I told Mark enough is enough we taking him back to the doctors. Sunday morning Mark and I packed Jackson up and went to our doctors office. Sure enough his ear infections are no better than they were on Monday. The antibiotics that Jackson was given is not working. Doctor gave us another type to try. Today he has been so clingy and fussy. We feel horrible for him, as there is nothing Mark or I can do for him. I sure hope this antibiotics work.

Look at me!!

RIP Puddy

Here are a few pictures of Puddy Cat!! I will miss her soooo much!!!! She was such a great cat. There will never be another Puddy Cat!

When it rains, it pours!

When it rains in the Lawson household it pours!!!!

It all started last weekend Jackson was just a fussy and needy baby. He would wake up about 3 times a night. Then on Sunday morning he started pulling at his right ear. I just knew what that meant, he had a ear infection. Monday morning Mark took him to the Doctors while I went to the dentist and in deed he has not one ear infection, but two!!!

Then Monday afternoon I had to take my cat puddy to the vet. She decided to stop eating over the weekend. The vet took one look at her ears and said, she is a very sick kitty as she is very jaundice. . I started crying because I knew that she would recover from it. We did blood work and confirmed her liver was failing. Doctor gave us special soft cat food to see if Puddy would eat and keep it down. It did not work. On Wednesday we had an ultrasound done on her liver to see what was going on. The vet could barely put pressure on Puddy, she would start meowing and groaning. We decide that we could not stand to see Puddy in pain, so we let her go to Kitty Heaven.

I believe that was the major events of the week!!!!

Guess who has two teeth???

When I got home last weekend from spending time with my aunt and cousin I gave Jackson a bath. I kept seeing something in his mouth and I was trying to get it out. Then I realized it was his tooth. Its the bottom tooth, then 4 days later Mark and I noticed another white spot. I put my finger in his mouth and sure enough another tooth. Jackson now has two teeth on the bottom that are sprouting through. :) Its funny to watch him because you can tell he his trying to figure out what those rough spots are.

Jackson is also starting to eat baby puff cereal and use his sippy cup. Check out the video of Jackson eating.

Swimming Clinic

Today Mark and I took Jackson to a free swimming Clinic at Swimtastic. http://www.swimtastic.com/ It's a swimming school in Menasha, WI, which is about 10 minutes from our house. Jackson just loved the pool. We had such a great time at the clinic that we have decided to attend the winter session that starts in January. We can't wait to take Jackson. Maybe he'll be the next Micheal Phelps. :)




I know this picture is blurry but Jackson is crawling on a mat in the water. He absolutely LOVED it!!!

Thankful

Sorry that I have been a little laxed on writing what I am thankful. Life has been busy at work this week. Plus I like to keep Jackson on a schedule so our lives are smooth. I have been thinking a lot about what I am thankful, just haven't had time to actually post my thoughts. Its Saturday morning and Jackson is down for his morning nap and Mark is also taking his cat nap. I decide that this would be a great opportunity to get caught up on my blog. :)

• Visiting my cousin and her family. It was great to be able to go and see her.


• Making cookies with my aunt and cousin and having girl talk! :)


• That I will have a new sister soon. Something I have been waiting for, for awhile. We love Auntie Em :)


• Mark for watching Jackson last night so I could go and have drinks with a co-worker


• No snow yet :)


• The presidential race is over


• Gas is now $1.98 in Wisconsin

Some pictures of Jackson

We found Jackson like this, this morning 11/1. Guess it's time to lower the mattress. Good thing we still have the tent on his bed.

I took this picture of Jackson last week before

school. Is golf in his future???

Mark took this picture of Jackson last week. He was having such a great time in the tub. Plus he is such a cutie!!

New Blog Layout and Stuff

I just updated our blog layout. I was able to do because my cousin LeAnne found a website that has cool blog layouts. Thanks Lee!!!!

Also, My cousin has challenged me to reflect on what I am thankful and share it with everyone. SHe is doing this to ensure her family doesn't lose the true meaning of the Holiday Season. She says will be posting everyday, but I will be posting every week.

Here is what I'm thankful for this week.

• God - To be able to practice the religion that I feel fits me and my family.
• Mark - I know some days he see me being very ugly, but I'm truly blessed to have found such a wonderful, loving, supportive husband!!
• Jackson - He is the answer to Mark's and I prayers. He completes our family!
• Dad - Without out him who knows where I would have ended up in life.
• In-laws - I have the BEST in-laws ever!! My Momma calls me her northern daughter-in-law! Its so cute!!!!

Stay tune for next week.

Love ya!!!!

Thanks Aunt Bernie!!!!

When we got home from work and school today we had a package. We rushed inside and opened it and it was filled with yummy Halloween treats. Thanks Aunt Bernie!!! Mark and I have already tasted the cookies!!! They were very good!!!!

Happy Halloween!

Treat or Treat!!! Look at the cutest pumpkin ever!!!!

Colts Game

Sunday Mark and I attended the Colts Vs. Packer game. It was a blast. We sat 11 rows behind the Colts. That was way cool! I would loved the game more if the Colts would have won.