Sledding...

This was Jackson 1st time sledding. I felt it my parental duty to help him enjoy the snow after such a short, tear-filled intial experience. He was a little aprehensive, but he did loosen up by the end.

There wasn't much snow, so I decided to pull him down the hill after a painfully slow initial attempt down the hill.

His preferred method of sledding was on all fours. In the end we both had a smile on our faces.

I just love how snuggly he is in his snow clothes!

Three words: C.P.A.

We are happy to announce that after many, many hours of hard work, study and dedication, John has passed all 4 of his CPA exams!

Congrats, babe! We are so proud of you.

Santa...

Merry Christmas!

Jackson was a little nervous when we sat him on Santa's lap, as you can tell he practically pulled himself into my arms. The photographer was quick and caught this just in time! No tears this year.

Snow Day...

It snowed pretty hard last week and well, I decided that it was time for Jackson to experience playing in the snow. Although this activity lasted about 5 minutes, it was well worth the 20 minutes getting both him and I ready for the below freezing temperature that day. I decided that a box, spatula, cups and 2 spoons would be enough to properly experience the snow. Turns out we didn't need anything but the snow!

He is just like an Andersen and does this crazy face when you want him to be serious and take a cute picture with you.

Snow day was so fun...until he realized how cold snow is when you get it on your face!

O Christmas Tree...

Jackson loves the Christmas Tree, unfortunately it's to the death of anything staying on it.

Enjoy our festive home and Jackson's decorating skills in action.

In & Out

In & Out...

This is Jackson's new favorite thing to do! Any box, drawer, lid or cubby and he will try to get in and out! He has developed a lot of new bruises trying out his new trick! It doesn't matter what is in the box or what was in it, he will find a way to squeeze in. Move over here he comes!

Diaper Box

Toy Box

Kitchen Drawer

Haircuts are for babies ;)

He was a little nervous...rightly so...but once he touched the clippers he decided that they might be okay. We took off about 2-3 inches, I can't believe we let it get so long. John and I compromised and agreed that after he turned 1 I could cut his hair. So here we are...

BEFORE

AFTER
He did cry a little bit when one of clippers was vibrating loudly, but overall he was a very good baby. He looks like a toddler now and not so reckless and wild, which we all know is just a facade.