Pumpkin Cutie Pie

We enjoyed a nice lunch at Potbelly's before heading out to the Pumpkin Patch. I wanted to take some pictures of Jackson with some pumpkins, but didn't want to spend a fortune going somewhere he can't do anything else. We went to Oldtime Christmas Tree Farm. They gathered a bunch of pumpkins and made their own "pumkin patches". There were a lot of people so getting a good picture was a little bit difficult and by the end Jackson was getting tired. We did a get a few cute pictures and after we edit them they will be even better.

The perfect size pumpkin for Jackson

The weather was gorgeous and we got to spend time together with Brian's parents. However, it was nothing like The Little Farmer back home. It left me wanting a carmel apple with nuts and an apple muffin:)

Friday Night Lights

Mel wanted to see the Berry Center, so Jackson got to experience his first football game tonight. The Berry Center is where the local high school teams play. Let's just say it is nicer than any college stadium Brian ever played in. It was a beautiful night for football. Jackson seemed to enjoy watching the game, especially listening to the band at half-time. I know Brian and Grandpa Mel are hoping that one day Jackson plays football here.

Mommy and Jackson at the game

The boys

With our little "star"

All is Well

*Brian is home after being gone all last weekend and having to work a few very late nights this week. This makes me oh so happy. I underestimate ALL he does for Jackson and me. I am so grateful for him and it was a reminder I need to thank him daily for all he does. (I LOVE it when he gets done with work early and surprises me by cleaning the whole house:)

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,

It is well, it is well, with my soul.

*I am finally feeling better. After being sick for a week and all last weekend, I decided to go to the doctor on Monday. She gave me an antibiotic and told me to take a day off from school and REST. That is what I did and have been on the mend since. Thank goodness for medicine and that is was not the flu (and my students were wonderful for the sub:)

Though the devil will ruin, though trials may come

Let this blessed assurance control

That Christ has regarded my helpless estate

And He shed His own blood for my soul

*The heat index of 108 left for the weekend at least and we are experiencing some cooler weather. I love the warm, but I was ready for some cooler weather to dress Jackson in his fall clothes and wear mine:)

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!

My sin, not in part but the whole,

Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

*Brian and I found some deals at Lowes, just in time for Mel to do a few more projects at our house next week. Jackson also enjoys sitting in the cart, seeing and GRABBING everything:)

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;

The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,

Even so, it is well with my soul.

*We get to see Brian's parents in a few days for a week. My mom's surgery went well, and she is home resting and recovering. God remains the same, is our strength and CONSTANT all the time, through the good and the tough times.

It is well, with my soulIt is well,

it is well with my soul!

I'm 7 months

Since mommy is not feeling very good, I am going to do the blogging for her. I love my life. Here is some things you might want to know about me at 7 months.

I:
-sit up for a long time by myself
-get up on my knees and stretch myself out and get whatever I want
-eat breatfast and dinner and still have 4 bottles a day ( I love sweet potatoes the BEST, applesauce is OK now too)
-like to smack my lips together, it makes such a cool sound
-can talk ALOT but mommy and daddy don't really know what I am saying, they think I am saying "dada" and "mama"
-LOVE cats and dogs, I think they are so silly BUT mom says I might be allergic to them, I hope not I like going to Miss Sandy's
-like to take daddy's credit card out of his wallet and play with it
-am very happy and smilely 99% of the time, my daddy sure is silly I love laughing at him
-look forward to playing peek a boo with mommy at night, I think it is funny to pull the bumper now and pul myself up over the rails and look for her
-like to crinkle paper and sneak it in my mouth when mommy and daddy are not watching (along with everything else)
-weigh 20lbs and am 29 inches long, I now have to wear 12 month pjs the feet are way to big, good thing I can't walk or I would fall
-nap 2-3 times a day, I take a good morning nap but I am not really a fan of the other ones
-my soft spot has closed already so I have to go see a specialist to make sure I am ok
-I wish mommy could stay home and play with me everyday


I got new jammies and books for my 7 month "birthday", Mommy likes to spoil me!

That's all for now, I wonder what I will learn this month.
I love you all, thanks for praying for me.

Parent/Child Dedication September 27th, 2009

We dedicated Jackson at church last Sunday. Dedicating Jackson was an outward expression that we will raise him to know and love Jesus and that he is a gift from God to be given back to him. Jackson truly is a gift from above and we are blessed to have him in our lives. Brian and I want to be the best parents we can be for him and be Godly examples for him to see daily. We know Jackson has to make the decision to make Jesus the Lord and Savior of his life on his own. Our daily prayer is that one day he will make that important decision.

Here are some pictures we took before the church service:

I have never seen this before...

Yum, grass is sure good!

Jackson started crying right before we went up on stage. It was his naptime and he was overtired. He also puked on himself twice before. Oh well, he did great once we were up there. My Aunt Midge and Jonathan were able to join us at church. We celebrated Jackson's dedication with lunch at Panera (and cupcakes from Frosted) with my aunt, uncle, and cousin's family. Jackson slept through our whole lunch, no pictures with Aunt Midge:(

Please continue to pray for our family and that God may grant Brian and I the wisdom we need to raise Jackson.

Why oh Why

Does he have to be SOOO cute?

We took Jackson to get some professional pictures done this weekend. We thought it was time since we haven't done any yet, and while we were there I was wishing we had taken him in right after he was born. I thought I take enough pictures, but there was a newborn girl there and they got some really sweet pictures. Oh well, I know for next time:)
Here are a few of the shots we got. Brian got Jackson to give us some good smiles.

And that is why I bought too many pictures. I couldn't help myself! I can't wait to hang the big pictures we got of him and I won't wait so long to go get some more taken.

Jackson's Room

Brian painted a blue stripe around the room. I like the stripe but I feel like the tan needs to be darker or we something. Not sure what else we are going to do. Any suggestions?

He stills needs a dresser and bookshelf, but we are making some progress!

Still lots to be done in the other rooms as well! I can picture in my mind how I want my house to look. Now I want to open my eyes and have it be done without spending the money or time to do it:) I guess it will get done sometime!