Halloween 2009

Our Halloween plans changed a little this year....Jackson was having some problems with his costume, not so much problems, more like a fit! We called Anna, his friend that we were supposed to trick-or-treat with, who happened to also be having some costume issues and decided to keep it low key this year. We headed to my mom's house in hopes that in a smaller setting we could hurdle this clothes issue...

He is really warming up here...blowing his train whistle and pretending to be Thomas...his little face started beaming and he became a lot more comfortable...

Here is some "practice" trick-or-treating, if you will...He is saying "twick or tweet" and "thank you"

We ventured out of the house in my mom's little cul-de-sac...confidence is building, and he is very happy! So happy, that he asked some people if he can "go in, pweeze" to their houses. There were a few houses with some haunted scenery and Jackson would say, "I stared (scared), Mommy!"
He LOVES getting to go in the street, who knew...let him break a rule and that gets him every time!

Cuddling with Daddy and watching the Texas game when we got home! This new cheesy smile is really getting me lately!

Hangin' Out at the Pumpkin Patch

We went to our first Pumpkin Patch this year! We had an absolute blast! We went with Jackson's Aunt Casie and cousins Caden, Claire, and Caty.

Here is Jackson picking out his special pumpkin

Family Photo

Jackson spent most of his time in the bounce house

He loves the Sesame Street Characters

Riding in the wagon with Caty and Claire

Caty pushing Claire

Tommy and Jackson went to work carving the pumpkin while keeping a close eye on the Texas game...Grandma and I were resting in the couch cheering on the Horns!


"My pumpkin is so happy!"-Jackson


Looking at him all lit up! What a great day!

Pumpkin Party

I love being around great friends and wonderful moms! Holly hosted this year's Pumpkin Party for our little ones, and it was an absolute blast! Trying to get this many kids together for a picture can be a nightmare...but they should all be in at least one picture I have posted!

Jackson thinks Preston is the funniest and sweetest thing...Preston is so sweet to my Jackson, rubbing his head and talking to him...you can see who Jackson is looking at :)
After everyone is getting up, Jackson decides to try an awkward, yet present smile for the photo!

Kinsley, Presley, Jackson, Preston, Tyler, Chaney, Blake, Brenna and Barrett

I didn't get a picture until after the yummy cake was cut!

This would be my friend Holly (supermom) letting the kids bowl with their pumpkins.

She painted each kid a pumpkin with chalkboard paint and let them decorate them!

Pumpkin Pizza

Jackson and Barrett breaking it down for us on the piano....note to self-never get a piano for the house!

Homemade Pumpkin Playdough-Jackson kept saying, "this smells so dood (good)!"

Thanks for a wonderful night!

Surprise Party at Grandma's

When we got back in town from riding Thomas, we went over to Tommy's family's house on Sunday to see Grandma Toni and Papa. Grandma Toni surprised us with a family party for Jackson at her house. All of his cousins were there and Aunt Kelly and Casie! This will teach Mommy not to bring her camera EVERYWHERE! These are the only photos Tommy got on his cell phone, but we had a great time! Yummy chocolate cake, balloons and a cool DJ set with a piano, drums and microphone! He also got some cute clothes from his aunts-thank you guys!

Thank you, Grandma Toni for putting this all together for Jackson!

Jackson Turns 3!

We had the best time this weekend for Jackson's 3rd birthday! I took off work on Friday, and we headed down to Rusk, Texas for Thomas the Train. My parents have a cabin down by Rusk, that Jackson calls the Vacation House, that we stayed in. First, he called Sir Toppam Hat and told him we were coming to see him the next day!

Then Jackson and Grandma read a Thomas book while we unloaded and unpacked. Tommy told Jackson, "you stay here" while we unloaded and so all weekend Jackson would look at Daddy and point and say, "you stay here!"

We went out for dinner and let Jackson pick out 3 presents from the store. He chose a book, James the train, and the new Thomas movie, Hero on the Rails. The next day, we headed to the train station to ride on our favorite train!

Jackson loved the train tables set up! There was also a petting zoo, jump houses, a man with a guitar, bubble machines, and huge gift shop that he suckered his Daddy into!

Jackson waited and waited in line and was so excited to see Sir Toppam Hat....until we actually got up to Sir Toppam Hat! He was not going to stand by him and get a picture made...I guess this means no Santa pictures this year!

He loved seeing Mr. Conductor and the engineer! The train ride was so fun! Here is Jackon taking in the view!

The next day, we had a small party with Jackson at the Vacation House. A bunch of sick people (me and my mom) and Daddy, grandma and Jackson. He was so excited! Then, we watched UT beat OU and packed to come home :( Sad to leave, but a great weekend!

When it is just family, you can stick your fingers in the cake! It's the rules, I think!?





We were sad that Papa and Lynny couldn't make it, but they were sick, too! Jackson got a machine for the T.V. that lets you sing and puts your face on the T.V. and a Thomas Train from Wal-Mart that he has told EVERYONE he wanted..."I want Thomas from Wal-Mart!" "peezzee (please)"

We really thought Jackson would love this trip for his birthday this year, instead of a party at home. I am so glad we did it! No stress, just fun family time and going over our memories from the past three years....my baby is growing so much everyday and is becoming a funny and loving little boy. I am so proud of him!

The Fair

We met The Bullock Family at the Fair on Friday evening. It was such beautiful, cool weather! Jackson immediately saw the Ferris Wheel from the road and was SO excited! We stayed few hours and enjoyed the sights, the food and the rides with our big boy!

Here is the Texas Star from our spot in line. Jackson kept saying, "I ride on the big ferris wheel and I going to be soooo scared!" He said this as he was screaming with excitement! Of course, he wasn't...I was! Out of my mind! He moved around a little too much for my liking and we kept stopping so high up, the poor couple and their kid in the car with us were laughing at me!
Sorry, the pictures are a little blurry, but this boy was on the move! He and Daddy are riding the hot air balloons. I rode a dragon roller coaster with him...and the ultimate...he rode some airplanes all by himself. The guy measured him and then took his hand and went and put him on! Tommy was sweating...

Here is Jackson and Zeke's son, Jason on a four wheeler...Jackson is pointing at the Ferris Wheel because from the first second we arrived until we left, that is what the boy talked about! We had a great time!

The Harbor

Last weekend, Tommy and I took Jackson to lunch at our favorite, Pappasitos, and then to the Harbor to walk around. Jackson loved seeing the boats and the lighthouse, but his favorites were the big fountains. Just another fun afternoon together!