My First Day of School

Trimming the Tree

Boys will be Boys aka throwing mulch at one another is FUN

Go go go

Under the Sea

He wanted to do it......

Fun in the Park

Fearless in the waves

Taking it easy on the beach

Mt Everest in training

Bubbles.......

Thank you!

Riding the horsey

Bah bah bah la la la da da...........

Could this sell graham crackers or what?

This is J's first taste of a graham cracker and he truly couldn't get enough.............

Jumping around in My Soccer Gear

Well it has been some time since I have sat down to update everyone. I have finished my fellowship and am now home with Jackson. Day #1- approximately 30 minutes of a planned 2 hour nap followed by a Jason's Deli trip where in I was about to feed Jackson chocolate pudding (which my pediatrician has outlawed until 1 year of age) to get him to relax/stop screaming at random intervals. He is now supposed to be 30 minutes into his second nap and instead is choosing to cruise around the crib and babble to anyone within earshot-namely me. Motherhood is definitely teaching me patience and to "expect the unexpected". Jackson is now 8 1/2 months old. He is very strong willed, not sure where he got that and..... he is VERY active. When awake he can hardly be pinned down. He loves being outdoors and seems to be most happy there. Since it is ~100 degrees here in July and August, we spend most of our outdoor time in the water. Jackson's first summer is moving right along, he will be a year old before we know it! Love, EJJ

Jackson hits the Beach

OK..........we just got back from our 8.5 hour car trip with little Jackson. We went to Destin by way of Phenix City to see Jackson's namesake-Faye Farrar (daughter of Eva Jackson). We had a blast and for being cooped up in the infant carrier for hours on end Jackson did well too. He loved his great grandomother Faye and was sad to leave.....I put some shots of his first swimming event which he loved. He had no fear whatsoever and attempted more than once to drink down the pool. Josh played Mr Mom while I was at the rheumatology conference next door. The boy bonding time was good for both of them. We all got a little R and R and fun family time, but we are glad to be home.........love to you......emily, josh & jackson

Jackson rounds the 4 month mark

Well here we are almost 4 and a half months into life on dry land for little Jackson. He has made the transition from the life aquatic pretty well. He is developing a pretty funny personality. He is like his mom in that he is a bit of a Curious George, he eats a little, looks around alot, then eats a little more. He likes to hang upside down by his feet (Josh discovered this), he has discovered that his hands can do alot of cool things-grab hair and hold onto your clothes when he doesn't want to be put down. He also has a very serious side that shows on his face-what in the world is going through that head???? He loves people and will go to anyone. He seems to make people happy everywhere he goes. He is a little shy and covers his mouth when he laughs. And wow, can he sleep anywhere.............He brings us immense joy and we can't wait to share him with all of you. Love to you all, EJJ