Jackson's Nursery

Jackson's room has been finished for a couple of weeks now. As many of you know, Michael wanted to create a wall unit/book case for Jackson, similar to the one he built for Rachel's room. Unfortunately he didn't decide to go ahead and do it until about a month before Jackson was born - and then he arrived 3 weeks early! So, it wasn't finished before he was born, but that's okay. Michael worked extremely hard on it and I think it looks great. I don't have a lot to put on it yet, but I know that will change.

Also, Granddaddy (Dawson) worked extremely hard on building another dresser for Jackson, as he did for Rachel when she was born. Turns out, this one that he just built went in Rachel's room as well, and we moved the brown one into Jackson's room so that it would match his crib, and the new white one matches the white bed in Rachel's room. Pictures of both are below. Dawson, you did a fantastic job and we really appreciate them both!!

The wall unit Michael built.

The original dresser Dawson built for Rachel that is now in Jackson's room.

The new white dresser that Dawson built that is now in Rachel's room.

Building a Butterfly House

Grandmama and Granddaddy so graciously took Rachel last weekend. Saturday, Rachel and Granddaddy worked on a special project together - making a butterfly house. They did a great job and Rachel is so very proud of it. She and Michael hung it up in our backyard this morning. The pictures below show the progression of it all. I also took a video of her hanging it this morning. The video can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwkHlyEUcbA.

A Few New Pictures

At Jackson's one month check up last week, he was up to 10 pounds, 8 ounces. He is doing really well. We even had one night where he slept for six hours straight - I'm ready for that to happen again!

Rachel holding Jackson by herself.

Holding his head up.

Grandmama and Granddaddy with Rachel and Jackson to celebrate their birthdays.

I feel like I have to take a picture of him wearing outfits for the first time... =)

One Month Old

He's one month old today. We celebrated by getting a bath and having a photo shoot. *smile*

This first one is Rachel when she was one month old. We have a few pictures from the hospital from both of them where they look alike...however, these at one month do not.

Jackson at one month today.

More Pictures

Read this shirt...too cute!!!

Where's Waldo? (I mean Jackson!)

Snuggling with Rachel's Pooh Bear.

Hanging with Grandpa.

Right before mommy and daddy went out to dinner by themselves for the first time since Jackson was born.

Almost Four Weeks Old...

I can't believe Jackson is almost four weeks old now. It seems like just yesterday we were heading to the hospital in a frenzy! He is awake a little more during the day now and seems to want to be held more than he did before. He is still doing good though - a good sleeper, good eater and overall a pleasant baby.

Rachel loves her little brother and is a great helper. We've had some issues with her lately though - not listening, throwing fits, etc... We assume this is all due to her not being the only child now. Hopefully this stage will pass soon. She is doing great in school and hopefully the changes in her life have stopped for a while and regularity will resume.

Here are some more pictures.

He likes to keep his arms up.

Sleeping in my arms.

Nap time for daddy and Jackson.

Rachel feeding Jackson by herself.

Playtime with daddy.

At least she had a cute smile here...I love this type of picture.

Sweetness.

More Pictures

We've been home for over a week now. School has started back, our company has left and things are starting to settle down. So far, Jackson is a very good baby. He sleeps great and seems pretty content to go with the flow most of the time. I pray he stays that way!

Here are a few pictures taken over the last week or so.

My babies first thing in the morning.

Rachel loves to hold Jackson when she can.

He always has his arms up in some way...

Nana and her grandbabies.

Our family of four!