Another Day Stuck Inside...

On one cold day in March I decided to build a fort for us to play in. I put two of our kitchen chairs a few feet apart, put the baby gate over the tops of the chairs, and covered them with blankets. It turned out to be really fun for the both of us.

Jackson favorite spot was to sit in the big boy chair. Keeping watch ;)

Inside, enjoying the spoils of our labors. Just big enough for the two of us.

(...and yes, the battle of the binkie is in hot pursuit these days!)

Happy smiley boy, finally a smiling picture!

We both are excited for warmer weather, until then, we'll have to be creative. Ideas are always welcome.

Valentines Day Recap...

Jackson and I started the Valentines weekend by making homemade Valentine treats for our cousins and family. He was actually very interested for about 10 minutes in making the treats and then of course it turned into a mommy only thing...The gold candy bars are Utah Truffles, they are to die for and a very hot commodity in our house.

Next, we decorated John's closet door with paper hearts and window stickers. Jackson was very helpful in this too! Although Jackson decided that the hearts needed to be in pieces, artistic liberties.

The finished product, I decided that maybe I should take a picture to ensure that John got the see it before it was quickly rearranged to Jackson's liking again...

John and I got our little sweetheart this Big Monkey. He loves it! He can tackle it and pull it around and he is continually kissing/biting this thing.

I got spoiled with a pedicure gift certificate for my boys! Can't wait to cash it in...

Happy Valentines Day!

Ahhh memories!

Piano Lessons Anyone...

We just can't seem to catch a smile on our kid lately, he usually laughs/smiles after the flash, oh well...

I love this picture. This is how Sundays at Grandma and Grandpa Riggs' home is spent. However, usually with more tears than smiley faces as they try to confiscate the piano for themselves. It's fun to hear their melodies as they are pounded out ever so skillfully! ;) Here's to more fun with the cousins!

Minnie-Me...

Jackson has commandeered my cute little black purse, which all mother's know will hold none of the essentials anymore, as his own. He was taken to putting on my shoes, attempting to blow dry and straighten his hair and even attempted to put on my makeup. It is very cute, but I found I need to start keeping tabs on everything that I do.

He's much to busy to smile for the camera...apparently he has to take out the trash.

Super Jackson!

Here is Super Jackson, watch him fly through the room and play...

Watch him zoom around in style...

Watch him help the toys in need...

Watch him relax after a hard days work!

What a cute Super Baby!

Christmas Activities

It was so fun to have Sage join the crew during Christmas. We were lucky at how well all the babies got along, contray to what the picture portrays. The piano was the toy of choice.

Grandma Andersen capitivating the kiddies with her magical grandma powers.

Jackson's goal on Christmas Eve was to get as many people to feed him as possible.

You would think we never feed him by the way he acts sometime. He does a very cute and convincing role of the deathly-hungery-toddler.

Opening presents on Christmas with the Andersen family.

The big man himself showed up to checkin on the kids before making all the stops.

Jackson didn't like the idea of sitting by himself on Santa's lap.

Even Linus, my sister's dog, got into the Christmas Spirit.

More Christmas fun to come...

The Hogle Zoo, Christmas Style...

Mom and Dad Andersen took us to the lights at Hogel Zoo this year. They were amazing. Yes is was as cold as it looks. The babies were champs and enjoyed the lights and a carousal ride.

I was surprised by how active the tigers and snow lepoards were. For those of you who don't know I have an uncanny fear of big cats and to see them bouncing around all over the cage, well it was quite terrifing for the likes of someone like me. I pumped myself up to be brave, you know show your kid that you can enjoy things that you might be slightly---or largely---afraid of. I was very cautious while heading to the first cage. People were swarming the leopards as they jumped from rock to rock and peered through the 1 inch thick glass that separated us from them. And wouldn't you know just as I turned my head to talk to my mom, one of those leopards jumped right next to me---almost knowingly it seemed---just as I turned back I saw it staring right at me, just inches away and I let out a scream. Everyone around, including myself and my mom, laughed. The leopard contiued to play around as I was trying to grasp that it really wasn't that close. Embarassed as several onlookers stared at me, I quickly left the exhibit. It was however a very memorable experience.

I would highly recommend all animal lovers to see the lights at Hogle Zoo. I think I will quietly pass seeing the big cats next time.