A Week With Grandpa and Grandma

Jackson was spoiled all and loved on all last week by Papa and Grandma. Jackson got to stay home from daycare and hang out with them everyday. He was treated to breakfasts out, trips to the park, walks around the block, swims in the pool, and probably what ever else he wanted:)
Brian's parents (and Jackson) were in our pool everyday! I know Jackson is missing that. We did heat it up but I was still not going in without being warmer outside. The weather the week they were here was beautiful. The mornings were cool, the afternoons warmed up, then the evenings cooled down again, and it never rained. Sharon was bummed that it wasn't freezing and snowing in Wisconsin so she could rub it in:) Mel's job this time was only to come play and hang out with Jackson, but he couldn't just sit around during nap time.

He managed to tear down all the bushes that lined our driveway and pull out all of the roots. It is still kind of a mess right now, but we are going to cement it when we do our back patio in January. This will give us more room to park in the driveway and put in a basketball hoop.

He also fixed many little things around our house that have gotten put on the back burner. Sharon kept the refrigerator and pantry full and the house clean. I don't think I even have to go to the grocery store this weekend! Thanks for all your help Mel and Sharon!

We enjoyed spending time with them, especially Jackson! It is hard to have our parents so far away from us all the time. We better stop making our guests work so hard or they might not come back!

So You Think You Can Dance

Anytime Jackson hears music his head starts to bob! He loves to dance to his Thomas video and his Tow Mater car. The other night he kept pushing the music button and dancing. He would say I dance, again, you dance! I think he has better moves than me!

Would you vote for him?

Picture Perfect Saturday

This morning Brian and I slept in and once we got up kolaches and donuts were awaiting us. I had my first pumpkin latte, and I am glad I finally decided to try it. Each time I thought about getting it I talked myself out of it because warm pumpkin grossed me out but it was really yummy! Grandpa hit up a few rummage sales on our block and got Jackson some steals for a couple of bucks:)

Then we got ready to take Jackson to see Live Steam Engines. Every third Saturday of the month the Steam Engine Club gives free public rides. We headed out and got stuck in some Aggie traffic on the way. As soon as we got there Jackson was in train heaven. He couldn't stop looking at them. The only downfall was the wait to ride them because Jackson kind of loss interest by them. Jackson and I ended up being the only ones that rode, we got to jump the line this way! It was one of the best train rides I have been on. They took us all around, through the woods, and over some little bridges. He has watched the video of him on the train at least 20 times already:)

Jackson fell asleep within 5 minutes of being in the car. So, on the way home we stopped at the outlet mall. Jackson slept in the stroller and we shopped!!

Jackson swam with Grandpa and Grandma for one last time, and Brian and I ran errands. I made carmel apple pies and the house still smells scrumptious! We ordered Chuy's take-out for dinner and the creamy jalepeno didn't disappoint. We made one last park run with Grandpa and Grandma and came back to celebrate Brian's birthday with them and apple pie.

I would say it was a wonderful day only missing one thing; my parents:)

He Makes Me Smile

Last night Brian and I were able to go out just the two of us. We decided to go see a movie since that is definetly something we can't do with Jackson. Just a FYI not many people go out to a movie on a Thursday night. We pulled in the parking lot and we thought the theater was closed. However, we ended up not being the only ones watching the movie. We saw Life As We Know It because we thought we would be able to relate since we have a young child. We really liked it and laughed quite a bit. But it also ended up being sad and a little serious not what I was expecting. We left the movie wanting to give Jackson a kiss and making our will. HA! A great conversation for the end of our night:)

Even though we didn't do much and weren't gone long, it was still good to get out with the one I love most! Thanks Mel and Sharon.

Quiet Time

Just recently we moved some of Jackson's toys and books up to his room. The first couple of times when he woke up from his nap over the monitor we heard him playing with his toys. Then he started climbing up in the recliner bringing along his books. He just sits there and reads until we come up to get him. I finally grabbed my camera to capture this sweet boy of mine! Normally he covers himself up with the blanket just like I do when I read or use my laptop.

I wonder how long he would read before he tried to get out on his own?

Sunday on the Farm

This morning we got up and went to church. After church we ran some errands, had lunch, and Jackson napped.

After his nap and Brian loaded up on his allergy medience we headed out to Dewberry Farm. I have heard a lot of good things about so I was excited to see what it was like. Good thing we didn't listen to the way the GPS wanted us to go because instead of a 20 minute trip it would have taken more like 45 minutes.

As soon as we unloaded out of the car Jackson was wanting to go see the animals. We spent a good chunk of time in the barn, by the pond, and feeding the goats!
Of course we had to take some pictures by pumpkins:)

Jackson was not in the picture mood today. I took what I could get!

Jackson spotted the tractor from a mile a way. Shh, don't tell Grandpa Gary it's a John Deere!

There were a lot of different things for kids to do. I was a little bummed you had to pay for a lot of the "extra things" after you pay $12 to get in. I guess I am accustommed to the good ole' Litter Farmer back home.

Jackson went down the roller slide with daddy first,

and then with mommy!

Then he rode on the cow train with Papa. He had a smile plastered on his face the whole time!

Because fall in Houston means 85 degree tempertaures we had to have a snow cone to cool off. Do you think Jackson liked it much?

We ended the day with a ride on the wagon out to the pumpkin patch. Jackson searched for the perfect pumpkin and used all his might to pick them up.

Jackson was done after the pumpkin patch, he needed his pacifier and Papa!

It was a great day spent on the farm, but I am sad there were no carmel apples! My Wisconsin friends please enjoy one from the Little Farmer for me:)

Fire Fest

Today we took Jackson over to the Cy-Fair Fire Department for Fire Fest. He loved all the fire trucks and especially the helicopter! We had a great time watching his face light up as he took it all in. Too bad Papa didn't get in a little bit sooner and he could have taken Jackson and showed him the ropes:)

However, I think the best part of Fire Fest for Jackson was the balloon he got right before we left. For the rest of the afternoon that balloon did not leave his hand. He did everything with it! It is the little things that often bring the most joy!