Friday, Emily, Jackson and I went to Tanger outlet in Howell for the day. It was sprinkling at times so if we had to cross when it was we put the stroller top over Jackson. Didn't take him long to realize he could push it back up and pull it down, then back up, etc. TOO CUTE

MSU family

Honestly, not sure when this picture was taken (copied off Steve's Facebook page) but I am assuming it was Oct 17th at the homecoming game and Grant's birthday. In order, left to right, Sue, Logan, Grant, Steve, Amber Future Spartan fan

Had Jackson's 9 month pictures done (at basically 10 months) with just one outfit but he was so darn cute it blew the plan of getting the cheap, basic package

Pumpkin time

This was earlier in the day. Emily also got a shot with her phone and sent to me at work. Jackson's first pumpkin . . .

"Here Mama, let me help"

Cute right? only lasted about 30 seconds.

Big Boy

Jackson has gotten standing independently down and has taken independent steps but wouldn't say he is "walking" yet. He has mastered getting down from the step up into the dining room from the living room and now let's Emily put him down for bed without having to put him to sleep first. Max fuss time is 6minutes.

Last weekend was midnight madness at MSU. Of course the boys went and Grant just spent the night in Logan's dorm room then up for the homecoming game which was also Grant's 17th birthday. That night we all met at Applebee's for dinner. Jackson is holding one of his favorite toys . . . yes an elephant but get this . . . it is actually a dog toy!!!

Jackson's first bubble bath was Wednesday night. Took him awhile to even notice them.

Emily went into the bathroom, hears a banging noise and comes out to see this!! Jackson was banging on the wardrobe while standing on this toy chair!! She got 3 pictures and the camera is slow between frames. We have a climber.

craigs list purchase

A few months ago I found this on Craig's list, emailed immediately and an hour later was in my car with $25 to go get it!! Jackson and Em were in Kalamazoo for dinner at a friends new restaurant and they both got excited when they came home and saw it! Of course, Jackson mostly tries to eat the tuff of "hair" on the top of the head. I consider this to be one of my great buys on Craig's list! The other is a mini-frig, stainless steel front, single dent, in the garage with the primary purpose of storing Dad's Rootbeer . . . $30!!

Jackson's day with cousin Amber

spent some time at cousin Amber's apartment while Momma was at the dentist

This table is just like my Momma's . . . but Momma and Aunt Robyn don't have these fun things!

Wait for it, wait for it . . . where is the "Jackson No"

Hummmmm, didn't hear "No" with the remote, what about the TV?!

Two balls just for me to play with!!!!! Somebody loves me :)

FIRST TOOTH

Jackson's first tooth finally broke through the skin!! And as Emily felt into his mouth it feels like there are 3 more about to come through. It is amazing how each child develops and learns at different rates. A friend of mine has a boy 2 months older than Jackson and he has 8 teeth but is just starting to crawl. Or Emily's friends with girls a month older will wave intentionally bye-bye or clap while Jackson just flexes and tightens up while holding his breath (I am trying to get this on film).