Sunday, September 30, 2012

Life of Our 1 year old…

Jax has become such a toddler boy these days and is growing and learning so much!  Here’s a little bit of what he’s been up to since turning 1….

1 year visit with Dr. Chin!  Jax weighed 22 lbs. (35%) and was 30.5 in. long (70%)IMG_7841

Jax loves Dr. Chin and Dr. Chin is always excited to see our sweet boy!IMG_7844

We started “early” potty training at 12 months and Jax caught on super quick!  He goes #2 on the potty every morning and we try to go on the potty throughout the day as well.  We’re not giving up diapers, but Mommy likes not having to change as many diapers!  (We think he’s a genius!)IMG_7852

Jax loves his walker and being able to walk all around the house!IMG_7858IMG_7861IMG_7865IMG_7870

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 months

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Happy Grandparent’s Day to Bebe & Pops and Mimi & Papa! I love you!

 

Love, Jax

 

 

 

 

 

14 months

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First Day of Fall weather in Houston!  First day cool enough to wear jeans!IMG_7945

Love those sweet smiles and laughs!IMG_7955

Words you say at 14 months:

  • Mama
  • Dada
  • Ball
  • Bubbles
  • Uh-oh
  • Boo (for “book”)
  • Da (for “dog”)
  • Aggie
  • Amy
  • Sometimes you say: Bebe, Mimi

Things you do:

  • Signs for more, all done, eat
  • Blows kisses (when we tell you to say “bye-bye” or “night-night”)
  • Points a lot! (usually saying “dah”.. maybe “that?”)
  • Walks all around the house with your push walker and can turn corners and completely turn around now
  • Stands up alone without holding onto anything
  • Takes 5-6 steps alone
  • Loves looking at books! One day I watched you take every book out of a bin (about 15 books) and open each one and looked at them while I cooked dinner!
  • Enjoys being outside to blow bubbles, go for a run/walk in the stroller, and walk along the outdoor furniture
  • Raises both his hands up when we say “Praise Jesus” and smiles!
  • Doesn’t like Mommy leaving much- sometimes cries if you’re not distracted
  • Eats very well and meats seem to be your favorite right now- chicken, beef, liver, sausage, bacon.  Also eats lots of eggs, yogurt, bananas, avocado, soup, veggies (squash, carrots, green beans and lots more!).  Your first drink other than water in your sippy cup was homemade “green juice” (carrots, kale, cucumber, apples, beets, spinach) Daddy makes in the juicer and you like it!

What a joy and blessing you are sweet boy!  Thankful to God for our little family!

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Happy 1st Birthday Jackson!

One year ago we met our baby boy!
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Jackson’s birth story: Jackson's Birth 7-13-11

One year later we have a sweet, happy boy!  You have grown a lot baby boy!12 Months! (1 of 1)IMG_7655

Jackson's First Year Slideshow!

Invitation Front

Invitation Back

Our ONE year old boy!
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Ready for some fun!
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Birthday Cake Time!
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Jax eating his cupcake!

Friends & Family loving on Jax!
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Opening Gifts!
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Happy 1st Birthday to my sweet baby boy Jackson! I am so thankful to be your Mommy and my heart is overflowing! You are the greatest gift God has given to your Daddy and I. Your sweet smiles, belly laughs, silly faces, all your many noises, your baby waves, wet kisses, excitement when you see your Mommy and Daddy, and precious blue eyes are some of the things that bring me joy each day.  I am beyond blessed and amazed at God’s creation in you and am in awe of the wonderful year we experienced with you in our family!  Thank you Jesus for our little Jax!
God created you to do great things for His kingdom and I pray you follow Christ with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Luke 10:27). I love you baby boy! "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17

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Credits:

Invitation, design of printables: http://www.littlebearsdesigns.com (our friend Ally)

Nautical monthly photo banner: http://www.etsy.com/shop/stampinfanatic

Happy Birthday burlap pennant banner: Melissa (I’ll be taking orders… kidding!)

Carrot cake muffin recipe: http://urbanposer.blogspot.com/2011/05/grain-free-carrot-cake-minis-whoney.html (I used this cream cheese frosting: http://www.redbookmag.com/recipefinder/honey-cream-cheese-frosting-rbk)

Chocolate Cake recipe: http://lifefoodjourney.blogspot.com/2012/01/amazing-chocolate-cake-with-chocolate.html (I left out the orange in the cake and ganache icing)

Party Franks (grain-free) recipe: http://realfoodforager.com/recipe-grain-free-party-franks/

Star Fruit Salad (with pineapple added; my Momma made this cute salad!) : http://witandwhistle.com/2011/07/05/cookie-cutter-fruit-salad/