More Fall photos

Our boy loves to be outside and LOVES playing in the fall leaves. This makes for fun photo opportunities! 

Jackson and Daddy being boys

Jackson and his Daddy are best buds and love to do all sorts of boy things together. Build Forts, play with Tonka trucks, wrestle, build things, the list could go on and on...

Playing with Tonka trucks

"Getting Daddy"

Halloween 2009

We had a very fun Halloween with the Lails and the Bohlmanns. We all met up at the giant pumpkin races in Tualatin then all went back to the Lails house to play, eat way too much, laugh, and watch scary movies once the little once went to bed. A good time was had by all!

The Dad's with their boys

Giant pumpkin races!

The cutest little Dinosaur ever!

A sweet little monkey and cute little Dinosaur? Or King Kong and Godzilla? :o)

Bath time!

Jackson, Norah, and Reid

Pumpkin patch and carving fun!!

Today we made a trip out to Roloff Farms with our good friends, The Bohlmanns. The weather was very good to us and we had a great time!! After the pumpkin patch, a LONG nap, and dinner, we did some fun pumpkin carving as well! Jackson was not afraid to get his hands dirty and much to our surprise he didn't try to eat the seeds. He was putting his spoon into the pumpkin then taking "bites" though. :o) 

We are LOVING holidays and new traditions with our sweet boy and look forward to many more!!

Picking out his pumpkin

Taking a ride in the wagon

Being adorable... What's new right??

Norah enjoyed the pumpkin patch too!

The Bohlmann 3 looking fabulous

The Welch 3

Best Friends and babies

Time to carve some pumpkins!

Such a big boy

So much fun!

His pajamas match his pumpkin

Jackson and his monster

Anna and Jack's 15 seconds of fame...

A few fall photos

We are LOVING the fall weather. After church and a nap today, we went on a little walk and took some fun photos. I can't wait for the leaves to fall just a little more so I can take photos of Jackson in piles of leaves! Fun!!

Then and Now

For the last week or so Marty and I have taken several trips down memory lane. We can't believe our sweet boy is one and we feel so blessed to get to be Jackson's Mama and Dada. We feel so incredibly lucky; Jackson has always been an amazing baby, great sleeper, has been very healthy, and is just a happy kid. 

Jackson brings so much joy to our life and makes us laugh everyday. He amazes us every day with how quick he learns things and while we have our moments of missing him being a little baby, we look forward to all that life has to bring our family and watching our boy grow.

Today we had Jackson's 1 year check up and his Dr. was very pleased with his growth and development. He was a bit grumpy because he is getting at least 3 teeth right now but he was still able to show off some of his tricks. He also got 3 shots today, you would think these things get easier as time goes on but I still dread when he has to get shots. 

Here are two more photos, one from the day Jackson was born and one from him at his birthday party. It's amazing/crazy how fast they grow and how much they change. Though, there are still times when I am looking at Jackson and I get glimpses of that hairy little newborn he once was. :0)

Jackson on the day he was born. 9lbs 2oz 21in long.

Jackson now, 24lbs 30 3/4in long.