Week 21 - Great Nana's House

We drove to Buffalo, NY this week so that Jackson could meet Great Nana. Nana loved rocking Jackson, telling him stories and making train noises for him.Jackson ate bananas this week. He likes them almost as much as applesauce.

Jackson is reaching for things - earrings, necklaces, coffee mugs, sandwiches. He even took my fork and dropped it on the floor.

We are still waiting for him to turnover. He is so close!

Week 20 - Easter

On Saturday, the whole family participated in a dogwalk for the American Cancer Society. There were 600 human participants and their dogs. They raised $64,000.

Jackson had a good Easter. The Easter Bunny dropped off a book, two Baby Einstien DVDs and a portable DVD player. He must of gotten wind of our trip north next week.

This week, we are trying pumpkin. So far, applesauce is the favorite by far.

Week 19

Jackson got to see his first hockey game and his first NBA game this week. He started eating peas and carrots. He is also really good with the use of his hands. He is reaching for toys that you hold in front of him and loves batting and pulling on the toys on his playmat. We have been working on tummy time and rolling over. He rolls to his side but not all the way over. He also started laughing out loud this week. I stepped on the scale with him and he weighs 18 pounds. I was concerned we were feeding him too much but per the books he is eating like he is supposed to. I guess he is just going to be a big boy.

Week 18 - Steeplechase

Jackson started eating homemade applesauce this week. He loves it! Thanks Nanna and Papaw.

We took Jackson to his first horserace in Aiken on Saturday. It was a beautiful day! Drew gave Jackson a dollar to beat on his first horse.

Jackson has decided that it is very fun for Mommy to make him be an airplane. He laughs and smiles the whole time. Unfortunately, Mommy's biceps are not in the best shape so she is very sore.

Week 17 - St. Patty's Day

Jackson started rice cereal with a spoon this week. We will start veggies and fruits one at a time starting next week.

We took Jackson to Savannah for the St. Patty's Day parade. He slept through most of it but when one of the army vehicles beeped its horn, he woke up.

Week 16

Jackson had a big week. On Saturday, we hiked Puliam Creek Trail in Shelby. There was still snow on the trail. Tuesday we drove to Tennessee so that Drew and I could make sales calls in Chattanooga while Nana and Papaw kept Jackson. Papaw turned 63 this week and Jackson turned 4 months old.

Jackson is now 15 lbs 8 oz and 25 inches long. He is in the 50th percentile for his age group on height and weight and has caught up to the 4 month olds on his motor skills. We get to start rice cereal with a spoon and then add veggies and fruits. Did I mention that Jackson is teething?

Week 15

This week got off to a rocky start. I had a bad cold that put me in bed for 24 hours on Monday so Jackson and I just read books and slept. Jackson is starting to play on the playmat Nicole gave us. He kicks his legs and bats the toys with his hands. He also started blowing bubbles and drooling so teething is on the way. Jackson "coos" instead of doing his bird call or billy goat impression. He is also wearing 3-6 month clothes now. It is so sweet that way he smiles at us now.