Staycation...

John and I decided that a vacation would not work over memorial weekend--financially, work, etc.--but we still wanted to do something. So we decided to have a Staycation, a vacation staying at home. It turned out to be really fun. On Friday, both of us worked, then we packed up the baby and headed to the park for a picnic and to feed the ducks. Jacks loved the baby ducks and tried, very unsuccessfully, to pet one. He tried out the swing and loved them, I think we have a park-goer in the making. To finish off the night we watched Valkerie, with Tom Cruise....a-huh! It is a very serious and somber movie, but worth the watch.Saturday, John and I had a night out, we sent the baby to Grandma and Grandpa Riggs, which he loved, and headed to the Jordan River Temple. We have not been able to go since...I don't even remember. It was wonderful and such a nice break. Then we went to Olive Garden to top things off.

Sunday, we went to church and then dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Andersen's. Jacks loves seeing his cousins, and we had a great time. Monday, we had a barbeque with the whole fam-damily and came home to watch the Lakers/Nuggets game. (Go Nuggets!) It was a good time and I am sure I ate too much. I highly recommend Staycations, it made me feel "ready" to hit the week running again. Plus you get to sleep in your own bed. And you don't have to wonder if they really cleaned the bathtub.

Mom's Salary

There was a segment on the Nightly News a while ago that talked about the monetary worth of mother's. They did say the average mother would make just over $122,000 in today's standards. I calcuated my salary and it was $178,687! What with all the daycare, housekeeing, cooking, events coordinator, CEO, etc wages. I was surprised at the actual amount. Sometimes it's good to know what you're worth ;) If you want to find out your own Salary there is the link! I don't think my husband can afford me, but then again I don't think I could afford him either.

Thanks Emily for this fun link!

Helping out my Old Man...

Recently John put together one of his "big boy" toys. It was so cute, Jacks was unhappy until he was sitting next to John "helping." Thanks Aunt Mari for this cute little toy, he loves it.

Happy 6 months Jacks!

My big boy is approx. 18.11 lbs. (75%) and 28 inches (90%).

You are always wiggling and trying to grab at things. If I turn your back for a second you will try to find something that you probably shouldn't be playing with in your hands!

We love how happy and giggly you are, you bring such a happy presence to our home.

You sleep really good through the night...most of the time.

You can sit up by yourself for several minutes and tend to prefer sitting verses lying down now.

Your favorite toy is the bouncer and the teething ring.

Just 2 days ago we can finally see a tooth that has been bothering you for quite a while.

You like to eat...everything you can get. You have eaten baby rice, oatmeal, squash, sweet potato, and carrots.

Your hair is so cute, it just sticks straight up despite Mommy's best effort on Sunday to comb it down!

We love to play with you and you try to get our attention every moment possible. You have learned so much in such a little amount of time. We are so proud of you and love seeing you grow up. We feel so blessed to have you in our home!

Three Musketeers

Jackson loves to play with his cousins, Mason and Wesley. He is lucky to see them a few times week. Jackson loves to talk to Wes and grab his face. Mason and Jackson try to steal each others binkis.Tummy time...at Grandma's (Baka's) house!
Easter pics...Jacks would not let go of Daddy's spoon...Wrestling???...I think Wes was giving Jacks a hug.

HAPPY EASTER!!!

For Jackson's 1st eatser he got this cute little easter outfit, a book and some baby food. He woke up at 6:00 so we got to experience early Easter excitment. He helped me hide easter eggs for daddy to find and even hid one in his hand the whole time! Afters a surprisingly pleasant time at church for me, we went to Baka, grandma, and Grandpa Andersen's house for dinner. He ate squash for the first time and loved it! Then he played while John and I looked for our easter bags at Baka's. After playing with Aunt Karly and Lauren, Uncle Derek and Dave, his cousins, Great-grandparents, Baka, and Grandpa, he decided quite vocally that it was time to go home and go to bed. It really was a fun Easter holiday.Jacks can sit up...for a while that is. This was the last of my 8-10 pictures, he did really well.

We caught John in the clerks office, church is usually a busy time for John now that he is the 1st couselor in the bishopbric. I was so happy that we got a smiley face from Jacks.

Finally, we want to acknowledge our Savior for He is the true reason for the holiday. We are so grateful to be members of his church and to have the Gospel in our lives. We are so blest that he sacrificed for our sins that we may become better people. How lucky we are to feel of his love and have another holiday to reflect on his Ressurection.

Pajama's=$10...Bib=$3...Sleepy Baby=priceless