Jackson's First Valentine's Party

A week ago we had snow on the ground, and this week it is in the 70s. Since Jackson was out of school last week, he had his school Valentine's party today. He was really excited to tell me about it. He loved looking at all of his cards and treats! It was so sweet.

The weather was so nice that the boys and I walked to park today. Jackson loved swinging at home and playing in his clubhouse. Tim grilled burgers, and we all enjoyed the warm weather.

Brooks had grilled cheese tonight and loved it. That child is always into something like trying to eat acorns and leaves outside. At one point, Jackson unrolled a ton of toilet paper dragging it into the playroom. Brooks is busy eating it. We had to dig it out of his mouth.  Jackson went to time out, and Brooks couldn't get over there fast enough. He is all over Jackson. Then he busted his mouth, and had a bloody lip. He is going to be my child who is always injured. He has no fear!

Jackson likes to say...

I find Jackson to be pretty hilarious. Here are some of my favorites:

• Where's that huge baby?
• Yep! I sure can!
• Lay with me, Mommy.
• I gonna paint you!
• Read this.
• That's a good idea!
• The Tickle Monsters gonna get me!
• Thank you.
• Where arrrrrree you?
• We gotta pay for it.
• " Where do you want to have your birthday party? " Toys-r-us
• Let me check your heartbeat. ( He has a doctor kit).
• I need a smoothie and an applesauce!!!!!
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Favorite foods: chicken nuggets (Chick-fil-a), pizza grilled cheese, quesadilla (Moe's), pasting, applesauce, yogurt smoothies

Favorite toys: cars, trains, Brooks's toys

Favorite books: David, anything with trucks and vehicles, Good Night Construction Site, lovers the Bible story when the Angel visits Mary and " the baby in the basket."

Favorite movies/ TV: Cars, Toy Story, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Doc McStuffins, Chuggington

Crazy!

It has been a crazy week- snow and an earthquake on Valentine's! Yep, an earthquake! Brooks and I were sleeping on the couch when I woke up to Tim standing over me? He asked if I felt that or heard anything. I didn't, so he went on to describe this noise and how the whole house shook. I checked the news online-nothing. I got on Facebook, and everyone was talking about it. It was later confirmed that. 4.1 earthquake happened about an hour and a half from here. Crazy!

We had a fun Saturday at the museum, Costco, and Toys-R-Us. Of course Jackson wanted McAlister's for lunch.

Thankfully Jackson and Brooks got Valentines from both sets of grandparents and TuTu since their parents were slack this year!

Snow Day 4 and Valentine's Day

The snow is mostly gone, and we spent another lazy day inside!  We got some baby stuff packed up, and that was very sad!  We went to Guy's Pizza for dinner.

Happy Valentine's Day!  With all of the snow, we didn't even get out to get cards!  Jackson and I still need to make his snack mix for his class too. Usually we just renew our zoo membership for the boys' gift.

Snow Day 3

We probably got another inch or two overnight and into the morning. Tim fixed us French toast for breakfast. Then we spent the morning coloring and playing with clay. We finally got outside around 11. It was much warmer today ( mid 30s), and the sun was shining. We stayed out for about an hour. Tim pulled the. Boys in the sled. We made snow angels. Jackson and I built a snowman named Chilly.

Everything is getting very slushy! We all took long naps. Then we escaped the house and went to Chick-fil-A.  After dinner, we made special Valentine presents!

We have another snow day tomorrow since everything is supposed to refreeze!

Brooks-9 month Appt.

Brooks had his 9 month check-up on Monday. This was a good one because he didn't get any shots! He is a happy and healthy baby!

Weight: 22 lbs 10 oz
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This child is in to everything! He especially loves to pull out wipes and chew on diapers. He is pulling up on furniture and starting to cruise! He follows Jackson everywhere!

Snow Day 2

We were really lazy again today. We got around 4 inches today and also a lot of sleet. More snow is predicted tonight.

I did make some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and some yummy snow ice cream.

We went outside for about ten minutes. It to us longer to get everyone ready! It was really cold and windy. I think Jackson would like it more if he didn't have to wear a hat and gloves. Jackson did not like walking in the snow. He was fine in the sled or when Tim carried him. Tim and Jackson did make snow angels. We might try a snowman tomorrow.

The boys did enjoy sitting on Jackson's bed watching the birds in the front yard. They also liked watching Tim shovel the driveway.

We enjoyed lots of cuddle time. We read lots of books and played with every toy we have! Brooks is just as bad as Jackson is at pulling out every toy we have. Everything goes in his mouth! Jackson has been really sweet. He never took a nap today, but we cuddled on the couch for a few hours. He is so sweet when he says, "lay with me, Mommy."

We have another snow day tomorrow!