Jackson's first black eye

so on Thursday, 3/17.11, Jackson got his first black on at Grandma and Grandpa's.  For some reason he suddenly thought he could just walk off the couch, fell and hit his eye on the small wooden rocker.  His eye was so swollen Friday morning was it barely opened.  But apparently didn't hurt because he would rub it without saying anything.

This is the eye Saturday night so not so bad . . .

I thought he looked like a thug with the cap on :-)

Cabo 2/2011

So, Mom and Dad went on their annual February vacation with Johnstone distribution.   As always they had fun and relaxation though for the first time they had left a carry on at the airport (each thought the other had it).  They actually went to the local Sams club (or maybe it was Walmart) to replace what was in there and then got a call that it was at the airport waiting for them but they had to go there in person to claim them.

here are a few of the pictures.  First 3 are from a boat tour

 The resort (that's Dad to the right)

 Zipline with Cal and Mary (owners of Johstone)

 He is a pro now 

 Smile Mom!

 What team work after 47 years together

The Big Boys

Last Thursday, 3.3.11, Grant went with his LCC baseball team to Virginia in basically a school bus for Spring Training.  Had his first scrimmage game that Sunday and got his first home run!!!!  He will still be #15 too!

Then on Monday, 3.7.11 (Mom and Dad's 47th anniversary), Logan flew out to Cancun!!

Both are doing well with school . . . so I am told :-)

We are all looking forward to watching baseball game.  Grant playing 1st and pitching, Steve and Logan coaching.  Coach Rademacher has already told Emily that he hopes she/we bring Jackson to some of the varsity games.  He was like the unofficial mascot.

Jumpin' Jax

Jackson and I went to Jumpin' Jax for the first time Thursday and met with Caleb and Renee (Caleb is 1 year older but they are good play buddies).  Jackson fell asleep on the way there and so while we waited for them we went over to the other side of the building where there were some guys practicing baseball.  I figured this would help wake him up.  And the best part was, there was Grant!!!!

It didn't take long for Jackson and Caleb to get comfortable with going up the ladder and down the slide or through the maze by themselves, giving Renee and I a break.

The first 3 pictures are of the same inflatable

 this inflatable the boys entered on the right going through an obstacle, across the back, to the front, up a "ladder" and down the slide which is what Jackson is about to go down.  He isn't in this next picture.

 There he is!!!!!

Now some videos.  Again these are from the phone so I apologize for the angle

Jackson's first swim class

Jackson had his first swim lesson Saturday morning.  He was sooooo excited that in the morning while in the car he kept yelling "I wanna gooo!"  At first he was reluctant but within about 10 minutes was all about it.  They had the kids use beanies to throw and "swim" to them. Now, these were taken on my phone and from some reason, it rotates correctly to view on the phone (I didn't take the videos the long way of phone).

This is where the kids stood on the edge of the pool, sang Jack be nibble, Jack be quick, Jack jumped over a candle stick.  1 2 3 then jumped.  

This was while waiting for the babies to be done

Video of Jackson's birthday party!

Thank you to: Mom, Me ma, Papa, Aunt Robyn, Uncle Steve, Amber, Logan, Grant, Stephen, Sarell, Harmony, Scott, Ryan, Michelle & friend, Ashley, Anya (sp?) and Larry for celebrating with me.  Thank You Aunt Sue for the gift (we know Uncle Steve didn't buy it).  Sorry you weren't feeling well


Playing with balloons waiting for the rest of the guest.  Harmony has a star balloon and Jackson has Elmo

Jackson choose the "Big one" next . . . Thanks Scott

Sparty time . . . Thanks Uncle Steve and Aunt Sue

"Oh, I like it!!!" . . . Thanks Mom

Future Chef:  playing with his new stir fry set

I just like this clip

Happy 2nd Birthday Jackson!!!

Jackson's birthday party was at Emily and Jackson's house apartment.  This is a neat cooking with Elmo that actually goes on the refrigerator.

 watching Papa open his Take-apart truck

 showing off the good form to throw his baseball pillow

 such excitement on the face . . . both Jackson and Scott

 Jackson wearing a chef hat, opening his stir fry set (to the right is a grill set.  both are Melissa and Doug sets)

 showing the cooking skills

 blowing out the candles!!

How quickly the years go by.  Love ya kiddo

Video of Christmas day

Warning:  the clips from my vivitar flip type camera are on fast speed with normal speed for the sound.  It's crazy because that is what I used for the dance off clips and this first one.

Christmas morning . . . just woke up.

Papa and Jackson looking at the picture of the 2 of them on Papa's Harley



Jackson plays his new recorder

CHEEEESE!

Jackson with his first remote controlled vehicle . . . fire truck

Ok, be ready to pee your pants laughing.  Logan does Dance Off

and the final dance off against Emily!