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meeting Sarah Blake

Thursday night Laurin arrived to meet little Jackson. Friday morning we drove to Memphis to meet little Sarah Blake - Jan's new baby girl, born three days before Jackson. Lena met up with us after work. We had such a great visit! It's always good to see these girls - we need to do it more often. Sarah Blake is absolutely precious - I wish I would've been able to get better pictures. Jackson looks like he's 3 months older than SB - she's a petite little girl and Jackson is a BIG boy! Can't wait to see how much they've grown next time we get together! Thanks Laurin for driving up to see us and thanks Jan's parents for letting us crash for the day.

one proud mama!!

Every month Warner learns 2 bible verses at school. I pray that he keeps these words in his heart forever and that they become more than just a fun song he learns at school. I love his school and am so thankful for his teachers...and the time they take to love on these children and teach them about Jesus.

Jackson is 2 months old!!

Jackson is 2 months old today! He is...

• going to sleep between 9-10 every night
  

• getting up 1 time at night - usually between 3-4
• weighing in at....13 lbs 3 oz!
• smiling the most at his big brother
• crying the most because of his big brother - waking him up...or Warner just being rough
• hating his carseat!!
• happiest in mommy's arms - therefore, being held a lot these days!
• taking very short naps during the day
• still eating every 3 hours
• still being swaddled
• sometimes liking his paci
• spitting up quite a bit
• going through LOTS of laundry
• still sleeping in bassinet
• getting ready to go on his first plane ride - Kissy & Buddy here we come!!
• happiest in the mornings
• such a sweet baby

We love you Jackson!! Thank you Jesus for this precious gift!

bath time

Last night I attempted to give the boys a bath together. I thought it was the way to go since daddy was working - I can get them both bathed at the same time. Well....Warner was splashing, Jackson was screaming, and I was just plain worn out!! I think I'll go back to seperate baths for now...

My favorites!!

I waited to post these two until these were sent out and received. Jenny is amazing and designed the perfect announcement. Thanks so much Jenny!! Check her out at jennyhollowaydesigns.blogspot.com.

Brandy Jaggers Photography

At the beginning of September - 1 week after Jackson's birth - we had some pictures taken at our home. I got the proofs and CD in the mail yesterday and I wanted to share. I was so pleased!! Brandy did a wonderful job of documenting this special newborn stage...something I would have never been able to capture myself. Check her out at brandyjaggersphotography.com.

6 (almost 7) weeks

when it's time to change a diaper, big brother is not too far behind

somebody wanted their picture taken too

I can't believe 6 weeks have already past. It's seems like with the 2nd baby time goes by even faster. Jackson is such a joy, and we are loving every minute of being a family of four!

At 6 weeks Jackson is....

• holding his head up very well
• going 7 hours between the first and second feeding of the night - mommy is getting some sleep!
• SMILING - big open mouth smiles
• loving his bath - his favorite time of day
• still eating every 3 hours during the day
• still loving the swaddle...or should I say mommy is loving it because he sleeps so well when he's swaddled (we use The Miracle Blanket)
• grabbing onto my hair when I'm holding him - he usually has a peice of my hair in each hand
• finally getting some relief from a clogged tear duct in his left eye that he's had for almost 5 weeks
• 12 lbs, 1oz - can you believe that? I was shocked yesterday at the doctor when the nurse weighed him!
• in size 2 diapers
• wearing 3-6 month clothes, some 6-12
• constantly being loved on (attacked) by his big brother

laurel comes to visit

Since my parents were in town this weekend, Pat & Gibson asked if they would babysit Laurel at my house while they went to the Ole Miss game. Warner was sooo excited!! He loves this little girl so much and they have so much fun together. Even with the age difference they play so well together - they are constantly laughing! Laurel just tags right along with him and tries to do whatever he does - monkey see, monkey do. We sent this first picture to her parents on Friday night - ha ha! I think it was her first time to have a popsicle all by herself, and on top of that she had 2 at one time. She would lick one and then go to the other - this smile never left her face!

little skeleton boys

It's amazing what great pictures I can get if I tell him he can hold his baby brother...