an early birthday surprise

Baby Jackson got  surprise visit from Grandpa who brought some early B-day gifts - The riding train was a big hit, so Grandma should be happy.  Given the opportunity, baby Jackson could not resist showing off his Dragon costume.....

Back in the Saddle

Just Pics - no pesky text

Reading with Grandma

Mmmmmm orange stuff

First time sittin on the grass - not too sure about it

Marley kisses are good though

Marley, Pepe and Jackson

Look at Me I'm a Bunny!!!

Oh God, you are not posting this on the blog are you??

oooooo bright colors

Relax, he only got to chew on the box. No peeps for home slice this year.

Upside down baby

Bath Time

3 weeks at once!

Lots going on in Jackson's world the last few weeks. We got a "real" snow here in the QC - thats the Queen City for all you non-Charlotteans. Jackson got a visit from Grandma and Grandpa and then the very next weekend went to Virginia for cousin Lori's baby shower. Accomplishments over the last few weeks include drinking from a sippy cup, eating more "real" food, and sitting in his own chair at the table. He is still not too happy about sleeping in the crib by himself, but he is getting better - last night he slept for 9 hours straight! Not so bad for a little guy!

In other news, his mom's finger has almost completely healed from the slicing incident - which is good b/c that was NASTY!

Enjoy the photos!

PS - Please note that due to the limited blogging skills of yours truly, these photos appear in no particular order.

YEAH FOR ME!!

Goofing off with Pepe

Sitting up (mostly) on his own!

Enjoying some watered down pear juice in a sippy cup

Styling in an outfit from Erica - to whom Baby Jackson says
CONGRATULATIONS on her engagement!



Hanging out with Grammy at Big Springs in Fincastle


Family Photo at Big Springs

Apparently, we really liked Big Springs

With Grandpa in Charlotte

Meeting Daddy's Aunt T in Virginia

At Lori Beth's Baby Shower

Sitting with Grandma in Charlotte

Happy baby with a belly full of food

Having a little rice cereal - which really isnt all that bad

Snow Bunnies!

Very serious outdoorsman complete with hard-guy shades

Sorry Aunt May

OK. We forgot one of the big events. Not on purpose. Just because the photos had already been transferred to the disk. And I am a dude, so there is that whole "out of sight, out of mind" thing going on. But there was not any bad intent. Just an oversight. Anyway, as Aunt May correctly pointed out in the Comment section of the last posting:

JACKSON TOOK HIS FIRST TRIP TO MOUNT STUMPENHEIM!!!

And here are the photos to prove it:

Roo the dog, Jackson the baby, Matthew the dad, Aunt May's backside

Aunt May, Jackson, Matthew, Lauren, Roo, Marley

(Photo by Mr. Stump)

Standing

More standing

Not really sure what is going on here

Hanging out in the Kitchen with Aunt May & Uncle John

Jackson & John Stump, Jr.


Awesome Shot of Baby Loving the Music

Heart Day and Ikea

Big happenings in the Ladenheim household these days.

Here is the short version: Grandma and Grandpa missed a visit b/c Grandpa got sick, but he is better now - so that is good. Aunt Melissa does NOT have the cancer - so that is very good. Jackson had his first Valentine's day and went to the Tea House to help Nana celebrate her birthday - also good. Then we went to friends and family day at Ikea - which was very cool but involved more shopping than Daddy had prepared himself for - but still, good. Afterwards we went to dinner and bowling with Scott, Todd, Nick, Kristy, and the baby-bump - very good.

The next day, Lauren cut the tip of her finger off with a potato slicer - not so good.

Jackson with his valentines

Checking out mom

Checking out MeMe

Checking out Nana

Baby in a bar

Uncle Todd giving the baby beer

Baby in a bowling alley

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!





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