Pool time!

It has been so hot lately, we had to take advantage of some pool time!  It was Jackson's very first time in the pool.  He is still not crazy about sitting in his float, but I think he really enjoys his pool time!

Look Who's.... Walking!!!

Just 6 days before his first birthday Jackson decided it was time to start strolling around the house. Check it out!

Just to make sure it wasn't a fluke, we gave it another shot. He had to battle through it, but was successful yet again. :)

First Haircut

Someone needed a haircut...

Who me?

I don't need a haircut!

The before

The during

Not enjoying it so much...

Finally getting used to it thanks so some bubbles.

The after!  Aren't I cute :)

So Lucky

Have I told you lately how lucky we are?  Jackson received visits from BOTH grandparents the past two weekend and Mommy and Daddy received a much needed break!  While we went to the lake one weekend and on a mini anniversary trip, Jackson had a great time spending time with his grandparents! 

We feel so blessed that we have caring family who love spending time with our little man so much!  We cannot thank you enough!  We love you and do not know where we would be without you guys!

Seeing what's in my cabinet

I'm being a perfect angel :)

Heading to the zoo

Grandma, Grandpa, Jackson and the gorillas

See monkeys?

Petting a goat

Happy Mother's Day

I had a wonderful first Mother's Day!  We took the weekend to visit Eric's family in Charlotte.  Jackson got to meet his Great Uncle Eric and Aunt Louise at cousin Erica's graduation.  We stayed with Uncle Joe and Nick and had a great time!  Sunday we went for breakfast and toured downtown Charlotte.  Then we ate lunch at Jim 'n Nicks. Yum!  On the way home we even stopped for some shopping for Mom :)  How could we resist the outlets?  When we got home, I received very special presents from some very special guys.  It was such a special day and I look forward to many more!

Jackson and Uncle Eric

Whatcha got up there?

Riding makes me hungry!

Are we there yet?

Little road tripper

Waiting for a table on Mother's Day

Spending Mother's Day with the best little guy a girl could ask for!

Love this picture

Two of my favorite men

Dressed up for Mom

Family photo with Grandma and Al

On Monday, Jackson got tubes in both ears.  He was such a little trooper.  He didn't get upset that he couldn't have a bottle.  He didn't even get upset when he was waking up from the anesthesia.  He just opened his big blue eyes and grabbed the bottle of juice and the cute little bear he picked out from the toy chest.  All the nurse's said he was the perfect little patient.  We are so thankful that he had a successful procedure because he already had a nasty double ear infection, after only being off the last round of antibiotics for a few days.

Getting ready to go

All over and doing fine!