First Hair Cut

This evening we took Jackson to get his first hair cut. I thought I would cry, but I didn't. I am amazed how the hair cut makes Jackson look like a little boy and not a baby. Jackson did very well.

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At the Park

Lasst weekend Grandpa and Grandma Barnes took Jackson for ice cream and then to the park. Jackson LOVED Grandpa's blueberry shake. He also LOVED the slide. Here are some pictures.

Jackson and Boo-Boo

Jackson and Boo-Boo are best of buds. Jackson falls Boo-Boo around. Where ever Boo-Boo is Jackson is. Boo-Boo et's Jackson lay on him and pull his hair. Here are a few pictures of them together.

Jackson and Seirra at the Zoo

We met up with our friends Jessica, Jeff, and Seirra at the N.E.W Zoo in Green Bay. Its was a lot fun. The kids had a great time looking at the animals and sharing toys. Here are a few pictures of our outing.

It's Been A While...

I know I haven't posted anything in a month. We have just been busy. Work has been crazy and by the time I get home the last thing I wanted to do is get on the computer. It's not an excuse it's the just the truth. I have thought that I should get on the computer and post, but I just didn't. Also Jackson has had three ear infections in the last month. We been dealing with that and he is teething AGAIN!!!

The weather up here is nice for once. We have worked in the yard and cleaned out the flower beds and put in fresh mulch. After work we have been taking Jackson outside to play. He just loves being outside. He is so funny about the grass. He'll walk in it, but if he falls down and his hands touches it he starts to wine. Its funny!

We went on our first bike of the season two weekends ago. Jackson loved it. He was babbling and talking up a storm. On our bike ride we stop for ice cream and Jackson had his first ice cream cone. He was so cute eating it.

Jackson got his first scraped knee on Wednesday night. I'm sure there will be many more. He also loves to push his wagon down the driveway and Mark and I got chasing after him and the wagon.

We have been getting notes sent home about Jackson being bit at daycare. It's annoying because he isn't getting bit because he is fighting with another child. They told me that its unprovoked. Both times he has been bit it has bruised. I know there's not much I can do about because they are kids, but it's annoying to have to sign incident reports a few times a week.

That's about it for here.

Happy Easter

We took Jackson to see the Easter Bunny yesterday. He did very well with the Easter Bunny. He did not cry, but he sure checked him out. The Easter Bunny arrived this morning and left a basket for Jackson. Thanks Aunt Bernie for the Dancing Duck. Jackson wasn't sure about it at first, but after a few time of watching it dance he was into it. We are going to an Easter Brunch this morning with our friends Katie and Luke. I'll post pictures later today!

Hope everyone has a Happy Easter and God Bless you.

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ENT Update

Yesterday we took Jackson to the ENT doctor for his two week follow up. The doctor was awesome. He pick up Jackson and sat him on his lap and was explaining to Jackson about all of his instruments and why his uses them and how they worked. Jackson was listening so intensely. It was very cute. The best thing about the appointment was when the Dr. Burton said his ears look FABULOUS!!!! We will not need have to see Dr. Burton for six months! :)

1 Year Check Up

Jackson had his 1 year check on Friday 4/3. He is 20.5 Lbs and 29.5 inches long. The doctor is very pleased with his growth. He did get 4 shots, even though it was his birthday. I felt bad, but I believe that if you are going to vaccinate your child then you should follow the guidelines on the appropriate timing on receiving the vaccination. Tomorrow Jackson goes to the ENT doctor for a follow up from his surgery for his tubes.

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Happy Birthday Jackson!!!

Saturday we had Jackson's First Birthday party. It was a lot fun and Jackson received a lot of nice presents. Thanks everyone!!

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St. Patty's Day

Here are a few pictures that I took of Jackson on St. Patty's Day. He wore this outfit to school!

To Uncle Greg

When I told my brother Greg that Mark and I were having a boy he was very excited! For Christmas of 2007 Greg bought Jackson, a pair of Micheal Jordon basketball shoes (I would have never spent that much money for baby shoes). I have finally put shoes on Jackson. All the teachers at his daycare siad Jackson's shoes were awesome.

Doctor Update

We took Jackson to the ENT doctor and yep, he needs tubes. The wonderful doctor was talking and decides to check out his ears and say "Oh My, little guys has yuk in his left ear." I said, "he has an infection?" Doctor says yes he does. How in the world does this happen? The poor guy just got off of antibiotics shots two weeks ago and he now has another one. I personally think the last one never cleared up. Jackson's surgery is March 27th. I sure hope this helps Jackson.


Poor Jackson had pink eye and an ear infection. I guess that explains why he just wants to cuddle.

Pink Eye

Today I stayed home from work with Jackson as he has pink eye. Last night when I picked him up from daycare his right eyes was gross looking. However its already looking much better today, thanks to the wonderful antibiotics he is taking. Oh the joys of him being in daycare. Believe it or not he does better with eye drops than take medicines orally. Tomorrow we take Jackson to the ENT doctor to see about tubes. I'll let everyone know what the ENT doctors tells us.

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Our little guy!

Saturday while Mark and I were making dinner Jackson decided he would climb inside the bar stool. We thought it was to cute not to share.

Monkey PJs

I love these PJs on Jackson. I can't believe is getting so big and in 5 weeks he will be one. Time has just flown past!!

Update

If you remember Jackson didn't gain much from 6 months to 9 months and the doctor wanted him to come back in six weeks to make sure he is gaining weigh. Well, Friday was our appointment and Jackson now weighs 19lbs. and 9oz. Jackson gained just shy of 2 lbs in six weeks. The doctor was very pleased with his weight gain. That's all for the good news. For the bad news...Jackson has double ear infection----AGAIN---- . We didn't even know. He was acting like himself. We couldn't do oral antibiotics again as Jackson just finished antibiotics a week and half ago. The other option was antibiotics via shot. This antibiotic is known to clear up 99% of ear infections. Its a three series shot and how it works is, you receive the first shot, then return to the doctors 24 hours later to see if the infection clears up, if not you receive the second shot, then you return 24 hours later to see if the infection clears up, if not you receive the third shot, then you return to the doctors to see if the infection has cleared up. The doctor said you can only receive this antibiotics once. Well, we decided to try this to get it he infection cleared up. Jackson received the first shot Friday afternoon, we opted to wait until today to see the doctor as she was the on-call doctor. We wanted her to see Jackson since she knew exactly how bad the infection looked behind his ear drum. Today we went in and it's better but not perfect, so Jackson received the second shot. We go back tomorrow to see if it's cleared up. I pray to God that the infection is cleared up as I can not handle seeing Jackson get shots. Since this is Jackson 5th and 6th ear infection we are going to go and see an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor to see if Jackson needs tubes inserted into his ears. I made the appointment for March 16th. If I was a gabbling woman I would bet Jackson is recommended to get tubes. I believe that is all that is going on.

Look Who's Walking...

Jackson and Sierra

Sunday Mark and I took Jackson to Fun Set BLVD with our Friends Jeff and Jessica and their daughter Sierra. Here are some pictures of Jackson and Sierra.

Odd Picture

I took this picture at the Key West Airport. I thought this picture was very odd since everyone knows alcohol and pregnancy doesn't mix.

Valentine's Day Photos

Here are some Valentine Day photos