Weeks 30, 31, and 32

Wow, what a whirlwind! Last week we got an offer on our house on Monday and we were moving out on Saturday. Jackson is cutting 4 teeth on top. He is sitting up all by himself. He is eating food off Mommy's plate. He can swap items between his hands and reaches when we wants you to hold him. I cannot believe how fast he is growing!

Weeks 28 and 29

Jackson has had a respiratory virus for a week now. Thanks for sharing, Daddy! Jackson is doing fine. He is just cranky because his head is so stuffy. He sleeps better sitting up.

We got to meet Aubie last week. Jackson loved touching his whiskers.

Jackson reaches for everything these days - Mommy, Daddy, jewelry, his puppies and your food. He has figured out how to bang things on the table and even tried to kick his bottle off the table. He takes a step when he is standing up. He sits by himself for quite a while before slumping over.

We bought a hiking backpack so that Daddy and Jackson can practice before we get to Alaska.

Week 27 - Playing Hard

Jackson can touch his toes. He has found his voice. He makes a sound and if you make it, he will repeat it. He can sit up pretty well by himself. He loves drinking out of Mommy's water glass. It makes such a mess but it cools him and Mommy off.

This morning he played so hard he fell asleep on his mat.

Jackson has his first cousin. Baby Emma was born on May 27. She weighs 8 lbs 13 oz. Aunt Amber is doing well. Uncle Christopher has his hands full!

Week 26 - Baptism

Jackson was baptized at Trinity United Methodist Church in Athens, TN on May 16, 2010. Aunt Amber smocked the outfit that Nana made.

Jackson took his first bath in the big bathtub at Nana and Papaw's this weekend.

We stayed with Grammy and Grandpa in Sevierville for a few days. We went to Cades Cove on Tuesday. I saw my first black bear. In fact, we saw three big bears and one baby!

Week 25 - Just Swinging

Jackson got to swing at the park on Mother's Day. On Monday, he cut his first tooth. It is through the gum but not all the way up. He also got his first library card.

Today, he decided to finally roll over. (We have been waiting for 6 weeks!) When I went in to get him out of his crib, he was on his belly but I had put him down on his back. Then, at nap time, I put him on his tummy and found him on his back. He can roll both ways!

Jackson will be six months old tomorrow.

Week 24

Jackson started playing in the jumperoo this week. He is teething so life is tough. Next week, we go for his 6 month checkup. Where has the time gone?

Week 23 - The Beach

Jackson got to go to the beach for the first time. We stayed on the intercoastal with Nana and Papa in Myrtle Beach. On Monday morning, Mommy woke up to water pouring out of the light fixture over the dining room table. The water damaged Mommy's camera so Papa is loaning us his.

We are still waiting for Jackson to roll all the way over. He rolls to both sides but has not flipped over. He is getting his legs under him when he is on his tummy. He did laugh out loud on Wednesday. The more he laughed the harder we laughed at him.

Jackson weighs 20 pounds and he is wearing 12 month clothes.