Our Little Man

Jackson shaved with daddy today. Jackson is turning into such a little man!

We have had a great couple of weeks. I had all of last week off school for mid-winter break. Todd had Monday and Tuesday off, so we were able to enjoy a few days off together. Jackson finished his second session of soccer. He had a great time going every Saturday morning. We decided not to sign him up for another activity until the fall. We are hoping warm weather will be arriving soon and we will be able to get outside more. On Monday we went to the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum. Jackson enjoyed playing in the water table and driving the ambulance. Aubrin was curious about all of the noises and kids that were there.
Jackson has found a new love~ peeling oranges. He would eat oranges all day if I let him just so he could peel them. Jackson also also found humor in calling Todd and I by our first names.
Little miss Aubrin has graduated out of her infant car seat. She was moved into her big girl seat last week. Aubrin has started to dabble in some table foods. We tried ground up chicken, but she didn't love it. For now I think she is happy eating her yummy baby food and nibbling on her Puffs. She is starting to get the hang of her sippy cup. Aubrin is also saying mama and dada.
On Monday, we celebrated my birthday. Jackson made a
spectacular cake with our wonderful caregiver and friend Michele. He was so proud that he made it and it was his favorite color-PINK!
We hope this finds everyone well and counting the days down until spring.

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!

We have been trying to keep busy in the house during these cold weeks. Jackson has been busy in the kitchen making banana bread and a birthday cake for grandma. He had a great time decorating the cake. It was beautiful:) Aubrin has been her happy little self enjoying watching her brother run around and be silly. It's hard to believe she will be 8 months old on Friday.

Weekend In Chicago

This past weekend Aubrin took her first trip to Chicago to visit Aunt Erin and Uncle Jayson. On Saturday morning my mom, Aubrin and I drove to Chicago. We ran into some horrible weather, but we just took our time. Aubrin was a great traveler in the car. When we got to Chicago we were so excited to see Erin and her growing belly. She looks absolutely beautiful. Erin is starting her 30th week . When she went to the doctors two weeks ago one baby weighed 2 pounds 8 ounces and the other 2 pounds 10 ounces. Erin is feeling good but often uncomfortable with four feet kicking her. Their new condo they moved into a couple of weeks ago is beautiful. Aubrin was a bit frightened of the two cats when we got there, but by the time we left on Monday she couldn't stop looking around for them.
Jackson and Todd had a boys weekend at home. Todd to Jackson went to soccer on Saturday morning. Jackson has a new coach and it's a new facility. Jackson loved his new coach and the new friends he made. Todd took Jackson out to dinner and to a hockey game on Saturday night. Jackson was very excited when the coach gave him a hockey puck to bring home. On Sunday they went to grandma and Papa's house to celebrate Uncle Scott's birthday. He got to play with all of his cousins. He also had the special treat to sleep over at grandma and Papa's house on Sunday.

Jackson and Aubrin

We are learning that it's very hard to share your toys when you are two. Jackson is trying very hard to share with Aubrin. He likes to bring all of his toys to her on the couch. He also likes to make her dinner in his kitchen. What a good big brother!

Happy Holidays

We hope you had a wonderful holiday. The month of December leading up to Christmas has been so much fun. Earlier in the month we had breakfast with Santa. Aubrin sat with Santa with a big smile. Jackson didn't want to get to close to Santa, but he did get close enough to tell Santa that he would like Pizza for Christmas. Jackson loved having the house decorated for Christmas this year. When we first put up the tree he tried very hard to blow the lights out on the tree. It's so much fun watching him discover new things. On Christmas Eve we spent time with both of our families as well as on Christmas day. Christmas morning was so much fun at our house. Jackson was excited to get up and see what Santa left him. He loved getting his Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and his GeoTrax. Aubrin is having fun playing with her new stacking toys and her Peek a Boo blocks.
Our big girl had her 6 month visit and is doing well. She weighs 16 pounds and is 28 inches long. Aubrin loves her big brother. Even though he loves her a little hard sometimes, she belly laughs at him all day.
Jackson is doing great with his potty training. He loves to go on the potty like a big boy and is very proud of himself. Jackson is also doing great in his big boy bed. Our baby is turning into such a little boy.
We hope you all have a happy, healthy and safe new year.