Haircuts and Ice Cream

I went back and forth on whether or not to cut Jackson's curls off. His hair would look cute after a bath but any other time in between it was just a mess! So, I decided it was time to get for his 1st haircut.

We headed out for Cool Cuts because what would be cooler than getting your hair cut for the first time in a fire truck or airplane? As soon as we walked through the door I was NOT impressed. I felt crampped in the building, there were a lot of kids, and I was afraid of what Jackson's hair might look like when the ladies were done cutting it. Not to mention it is $2o for a kid's hair cut! I asked Brian if his $5 hair cut lady would cut Jackson's hair. Why not? It couldn't be worse than what we might be getting at Cool Cuts.

Lana at the 4 Seasons said no problem!

The Before Shot: Curls are still there

Jackson's eyes got watery and he was not sure about all of this-

Trying to be brave but the tears are coming-

Nothing a sucker can't cure-

Almost done-

Lookin' good without curls-

Drumroll please...

The finished results!

Not too shabby for $5. That was a good call by me! I didn't take a picture of the back but he looks so cute and grown up!

We stopped by my Aunt Midge's house on the way home to show off Jackson's haircut and say Hi! She treated Jackson to another first. I think he liked this one better than the haircut!

Ice cream? Mom, why haven't I had this yummy stuff before?

(Thanks Aunt Midge! He is still up at 9:51!)

In Case You Were Wondering...

*11 trips taken by Brian to TOH to xray ER patients after hours this week

*5 Times I got to put Jackson to bed this week and cuddle because Daddy got called into the hospital:)

*4 long, productive days at school

*1 meeting missed

*5 swims

*2 dinners cooked, rest of the nights were left overs/fend for yourself

*1 outing to Chick-fil-a

*2 trips to the park

*1 very cute new outfit complete with accssories and shoes and a few other things too

*18 cold and sinus pills swallowed

*3 uses of the Nedi pot

*100 tissues used

*2 naps taken by the adults in the household

*24 popsciles consumed

*1 bike ride in the rain

*at least 15 hours spent on school work outside of school

*30 towers out of blocks built

*1 new train and Thomas book

*2 trips to the Time Out couch yesterday for throwing and hitting with toys

*30 books read to Jackson

*1 amazing God we serve who provides ALL we need

And know my friends you know!

Nothing Beats Free

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A smile and happiness from the time we arrived at the Children's Musuem until we left! (Did I mention we got in for free?:)

A True Texan

I was getting Jackson dressed this morning for church and was going to put his loafers on. Before I could, Jackson went to his closet, got out his cowboy boots, and tried to put them on. I guess it makes sense, after all he was born in Texas!

I thought he looked so cute we had a mini photo shoot before church, and he certainly wasn't shy for the camera! I couldn't decide on my favorite so I will post a bunch. Enjoy!

Then we got the bubbles out-

The only picture he didn't look at the camera for.

I am going to have to frame a few of these precious pictures of my favorite Texan!

Another Year Older

How am I already 27? When someone asks me how old I am I want to answer 23! Sure I have now taught 5 years, been married 5 years, and have a one an half year old BUT still I can't be 27! I know it is just a number, and I feel very blessed to have lived, enjoyed, and learned many things during this time.

Brian made my day extra special!

This is what I saw when I walked into my classroom Friday morning. A hand written note, beautiful flowers, and a Diet Coke with vanilla were a great way to start my birthday.

Then I turned around and saw my screen pulled down, projector out, and computer on. He had set up the video he posted for me to watch. Another great start to my birthday! I also got to share the video with my teammates who brought me breakfast. You can't beat kolaches and donouts eaten sitting on top of a table with teammates who are wonderful!

Beautiful flowers from my love!

Birthday dinner with my One an half year old cutie:) I had a low key evening due to the fact that I was exhausted from the week of teaching.

My family God blessed me with! Thanks to everyone for the birthday calls, texts, messages, and songs (Dad- yours was the best!)

My prayer for the next year is that of my school's vision: to be better today than I was yesterday. I want to be more like Christ each day that I am living on this Earth; a better wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend, teacher, co-worker, neighbor, and stranger.

"Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25:4-5

18 Months

At ONE an a half here are some things Jackson loves, likes, and dislikes!

He LOVES:
*Thomas the train- He loves to play with his trains on the track, carry them around and say "choo-choo", and watching Thomas. Each day when we get home after school, he runs right to the living room grabs the remotes and wants Thomas turned on.

*Popsicles- He eats no less than 2 (sugar-free) popsicles a day. He know they are in the freezer and will pull on the door saying "popsicle". Once the door is open, which he has opened a few times, he grabs his popsicle and takes it to his spot on the couch.

*Brushing his teeth- Each night we march up the stairs and I brush his teeth before bed. In the morning while I get ready he brushes he teeth on his own.

*Books- He will sit and look at his books for a long time. As he is reading them he will laugh, point, and talk to the pictures. The teacher in me loves this. For a while he didn't like me reading them to him, but now again he sits, listens, and turns the pages.

*Food- He is definately not a picky eater. He eats exactly what we are having for dinner. He is a snacker and would eat all day if we would let him. He loves opening the pantry doors and bringing us food he wants to eat. His favorite from the pantry is "cracker".

*Hugs and kisses- He loves to give us tight squeezes and big wet kisses.

*The Pool and the Park- Some things just never change!

*Helping Out- He loves to throw away trash, put his laundry away, give me my brush and blow dryer in the morning, and turn off lights. He does not like when things are not where they should be.

He LIKES:
*Shoes- He has a pair for every outfit!(Grandma would you take me to the park in my boots?)
*Going to Miss Sandy's- He has done a really good job of adjusting back to daycare. He plays well with the other 2 kids.

*Giving High Fives- Each day before we leave Miss Sandy's everyone must get a high five. He loves to give them to you if you ask.

*Talking- He is saying more words everyday and repeating what we say. Some new words this month were; blocks, cheese, taco, bird, pool, go, look, hot dog, water, shoes, socks, shirt, all gone, where, more. He can say a lot of different things he just says them when he wants and never when we want him to say it to someone.

He DISLIKES:
*Not getting his own way- He has had to sit in time out a few time this month.

*French fries- At Chick-fil-a he prefers fruit over them and most fries he will only take a bite or two of them.

*Some Loud noises- We never know what will scare him.

Jackson Oliver we LOVE everything about you!

AMAZING...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL!

Thanks for all that you do for Jackson and I. We are so lucky to have you in our lives. We hope you have a great birthday, you deserve it!

Love ,

Brian and Jackson