Jackson in "Jail"

Jackson got caught on the wrong side of the baby gate on our stairs this morning. He playing too quietly....and that always means trouble!

Pre-Preschool

Jackson is learning so much in our mom and tot class. It is fun to see him playing with new things every week and getting better at different activities.

Here is Jackson mastering a peg puzzle:




And playing with all the toys:







Coloring:





And last, playing in the big room and at the train depot:

A Boy and His Dad

17 Months Old!!

Jackson is 17 months old today! I have no idea what his stats are- we find out next month. But, he is doing lots of fun new things. Jackson can answer animal sounds and is getting much better at the motions that go with "the wheels on the bus". He is saying new words all the time and learning new things every day. He is so much fun! And as you can see- he loves his applesauce!

Snow Boots

In anticpation of the upcoming winter, we got Jackson a pair of new snow boots. Today he wanted to go outside and play and Dustin decided it was easier to put the snow boots on Jackson than to go find his normal shoes. At least he is getting some practice walking around in them! Plus, I think they certainly compliment the doggy pajamas. Poor kid!

New Guitar

Of course, Grandma and Grandpa spoiled Jackson. When I got home Jackson had several new toys, including this guitar. After such a fun weekend I felt bad for the poor kid just having to hang out with mom and dad!! Thank you guys so much for staying with him- we know Jackson loved every minute of it and Dustin and I enjoyed the vacation. Can't wait for you to do it again!!!

The Zoo

The next day, Grandma, Grandpa and Jackson headed to the zoo. Jackson had so much fun. He loved the seeing all the animals and chasing the geese. But, I think he had the most fun feeding the birds with Grandpa.

Visit from Grandma & Grandpa Aldridge

Dustin and I decided we needed a vacation before baby #2 arrives, so I joined Dustin in Orlando before one of his conferences and Grandma and Grandpa Aldridge came to Denver for the weekend to watch the little man. They had so much fun together. On their first day together, they read and played at the park. Apparently, Grandma took all the pictures because they are all of Jackson and Grandpa.






Jackson also helped Grandpa work in the backyard.

Mom & Tot Class

Today was Jackson and my first day at the new preschool for our mom & tot class. It was a lot of fun and most importantly Jackson had a great time. It really is a glorifed playdate, but you meet some fun people and then you get the edge when signing up for actual preschool classes next year. So that is the real bonus. Here is Jackson playing with playdough, at the water table and reading a book. Overall, a successful first day!

Driving

Jackson is trying to learn how to drive a little early. Here he is playing in Daddy's rental car:

Jackson & Ella

We share a nanny with another family and they have a little girl, Ella. Jackson and Ella love each other and play great. Here are some pictures of the two of them playing and working on a puzzle.