Jackson Stone, 14 months

My Boy,

You are a lover..  Happy all the time.  You soak up as many cuddles as we'll give you.   You are obsessed with your Daddy.  You like boy stuff -- cars, trucks, trains, LOUD NOISES, airplanes, banging things together, etc.  It's pretty awesome. 

You are teething like crazy, but pretty cool about it.  You popped through 4 molars in the past month and now you have more little bottom teeth about to pop up.  You are a healthy dude, wearing 18 months clothes mostly.  You have learned you don't have to eat everything I serve you, which means broccoli and green beans go flying off the side of your high chair quite often.  There was a time when you ate every single piece of food that ever landed on your plate, but now you show preference.  Opposite of your sisters too.   She will eat veggies all day long, and you will eat fruit all day long.  You  LOVE spaghetti the most.  And eggs.  I hope I always remember the way you shake with excitement right before I set food on your plate.  It's awesome.

You like to say YA!, Hi Mama, Hi Dada, vroom-vroom, dog, cat, woof, car, truck, egg, blueberry, more, all done, outside, no no no, GO, book, bite, one- two-three, bye bye....

You love looking at books, following Lucca around, jumping on her bed, being outside, swinging, being held, singing Moves Like Jagger and kissing.  

TRUCKS!

Kissing Sissy

Daddy's Boy

Walking to the golf course

The helicopter at the park.  YOUR FAVORITE!!!

Love you big man.  You are the coolest.  Also, sweetest. 

STUD 😍

This guy was so excited it was his mama's 31st birthday that he woke up at 4:30 AM!! Thanks bud.

But thankfully, I somehow managed to marry the most amazing man & daddy ever, who always takes the morning shift with this guy. So Daddy got up, made this bruiser his bottle and got him back to sleep again. Don't do the 4:30 stuff again Jackson..

And remember, when we wake you up at the crack for church during your teenage years, that it had been a long time coming!

With love, Mom

Oh ya, THIS is why I didn't go back to work. 

These moments.

This guy and his swings! He can't get enough. When Lucca goes to the park, Jackson stays in the swing the entire time until it's time to go...and then he cries because we take him out.

Santa needs to bring this boy a swing set this year!

Radio Flyer

Jackson went on his first wagon ride last night with sissy. He loved it. Until he had to be taken out for touching the wheels too many times. Little buster.

Also, we live in the best climate. I probably wouldn't have said that last week when we had 5 straight days of rain, but hot dog if this week isn't the most beautiful weather you've ever seen. I can't believe we lived under the San Francisco fog blanket for 7 years before discovering northern Marin.

Friends & Family, come visit!

Doctor, doctor

Took our stud in for his 1 year old check-up this morning. An hour early. Gotta love mommy brain. After we killed an hour by going to Whole Foods, the Post Office and filling up the car with gas, we headed back to Dr Brock's for Jack Stone's appointment. Of course, he was in a good mood the whole time, despite skipping his morning nap. This kid.

He and sissy were having a grand ol' time tearing up the paper on the Dr table. Why in the world is this paper on those tables? Does any kid leave it alone? And if they stay on that paper, does it really prevent the spread germs in these tiny rooms? In our family, that paper serves as a 5-10 minute distraction for the kids, as tearing it into tiny shreds preoccupies them while we wait. It's always fun to clean it up too!

Pounding on this big picture is good entertainment too. I'm sure they just love us there.

Jackson wore his best hairstyle for his appointment. Dr's first words? "What is that hairstyle?" Sorry, we can't help it that rad hair runs in the family!

Stone bone did awesome for his appointment. Impressed the doc with his skills and size, and put on a happy face the whole time, until..........

......his shot. Poor guy.

Didn't cry during the poke, but let everyone know afterwards that it wasn't cool. Sorry bud.

Jackson is one healthy dude. Still topping the charts at 90% for height and weight. 25lbs and 31+ inches. 6 teeth, 4 on top, 2 on the bottom (half of those came in Georgia by the way! every time we go back there he gets a tooth). He's walking about 5 or so steps til he sits down or grabs on to something. He is gaining his independence and confidence quickly, so he will probably be off in no time. Unfortunately. Kind of.

He's trying to say 3 syllable words, which is adorable. Favorite word? Olivia! Favorite food? Strawberries. Favorite book? Curious George. Favorite song? Ho-Ho-Ho-Hosanna and Twinkle, Twinkle. He loves to swing and will cry every time we leave the park. He also likes to hold his breath when he cries which is NOT awesome.

He dances, he sings, he breakdances.

Also, he's good looking.

Have I bragged enough about him yet?

<3

ONE

The happiest baby in the history of the universe is officially ONE YEAR OLD! My sweet (studly) baby is turning into a handsome LITTLE BOY before our very eyes. We celebrated his birthday while in Augusta for the Masters this year. Truth be told, we were on a plane flying back across the country on his actual birthday, but he didn't seem to mind.

Jackson was certainly not a fan of his cupcake ("all done, all done"), but he did love everyone singing to him. And he clapped for everyone when Happy Birthday was over. Like a pro.

This kid is rad. So glad he's mine.

Easter Sunday, April 8 2012

Happy Birthday Stone! We sure do love you.

Two steppin

This guy took his first couple steps today, and Mommy & Daddy BOTH got to see it!

Pretty exciting Saturday around here. Go bud go!