Happy Birthday

Jackson is ONE!!! We had a great weekend celebrating his precious life. On Thursday (Jackson's actual bday) we had dinner with my family at my parents house. Friday Jackson's Nana, Papa John, Uncle Morgan, Great Mom, and Great Dad came in town. We were so glad they all came in town for the big p-a-r-t-y. Saturday was the bday party...too much fun! All the kiddos played in the backyard, we ate cupcakes, opened gifts, and enjoyed celebrating JACKSON! Of course, I do not have any pictures on my camera from the day. We had a friend volunteer to be the photographer for the day. Once I get the pictures from her and some others, I'll be sure to post them! (sorry for the delay) Here are some pictures from the weekend (besides the party)...

swimming after a busy weekend

at the dr. for his 1 year checkup...shots are NO fun

Daddy is so funny

lunch at Texas Roadhouse

proud grandparents

"I'm One"

My Baby is Almost One!!!

How is it possible that my baby will be one year old on Thursday? It doesn't seem like that long ago that I was huge and swollen!!! How have I survived an entire year on basically no sleep? Then again, I can hardly remember what life was like before God gave us our precious Jackson. This has been the best year of my life...so full of joy and sweet memories. I am so thankful for our little guy, and I am excited for year number two!!!

Here's what our almost 1 year old is up to these days:
- getting into everything :-)
- crawling super fast
- pulling up on anything he can
- cruising along furniture
- standing alone for a few seconds (no steps yet)
- finally sleeping through the night on a more consistent basis
- eating table food (we pretty much skipped baby food)
- saying hi, bye, mama, daddy, dog, arf arf, duck, bottle, pops, & uh-oh
- having separation anxiety again (we went through this phase once before)
- I am feeling bittersweet about this one...he is almost completely weaned. Part of me feels very free that I don't have to plan my days around his nursing schedule, but I am already missing that special cuddle time with him.

We have a super fun birthday party planned for this weekend, so there will be pictures soon! I have been a horrible picture taker lately, so I'll leave you with the only ones I have from the past 2 weeks (sorry!).

Florida

My mom, Jackson, and I left for Florida last Thursday to go to a wedding. We finally made it to our hotel room about 2:00 Friday morning after hours of delays at the airport!!! I got tickled at how many people at the airport asked me if I was taking Jackson to Disney World...seriously people??? Friday we had a wonderful day in Orlando filled with swimming, Starbucks, manicures, pedicures, outlet mall shopping, eating, and being together after a forever long month of not seeing my mom! Saturday morning we met my cousin Carrie and her husband Eric for brunch. It was so good to see them! Then we got ready for the wedding and had a great night there! We flew back Sunday...of course we had another delay! Jackson crawled all through the Orlando airport. I'm sure people were thinking "what a bad mom", but he had energy to burn with a 2 and a half hour flight still ahead. We made it!!!

Jackson, me, Carrie, and my mom at brunch

Kenna & Diogo had a lovely wedding...at least that's what I heard!
Jackson was being a bit vocal, so we hung out in the church nursery during the ceremony.

Happy to be home with Pops

and Uncle Ryan

Sorry I don't have any wedding pics. I was trying to keep my baby entertained and quiet the whole time! Maybe I'll get some from my mom later.

Happy Baby

We're so proud of him for standing all by himself (just for a second!)


Golf Ball

Papa John, Nana, & Tia Leah's visit to Sugar Land

Enjoying a nice evening in the town center

swimming at the hotel

Jackson's first workout

sweet

The Davis men working in our yard

Jackson was entertained

He showed off the whole time they were here!

Ice Cream

Good Week

It's been a good week for the Davis family. We have been pretty busy with fun activities! Sunday was church, lunch with Ryan and Kathryn, and then a Bible Class party. Monday we had a "young marrieds" picnic. Tuesday Jackson and I got to hang out with my BFF Lindsey. Wednesday Ryan, Kathryn, and the dogs came over for dinner. Thursday night Ryan had "guys night". Friday we did some Hobby Lobby shopping with Sheila and Ashley. Friday night we had a church picnic and pool party. Today we have been working around the house, and we ended the week tonight with dinner and swimming at the Smith's. Some pictures from the week...

Andrew, Lincoln, Ryan, & Jackson having fun in the pool

Jackson's friend Walker came over to play

Horsing Around with Dad

Reading before bed
I love it when he sits like this!

Jackson and the 2 Ryan's

Group Picture at the Smith's

Chillin