WOW!!! Where has the last month gone?? Jackson is a month old already! He's growing so fast and changing so much, I'm so excited with each new day, but sometimes I want him to slow down a little. For those who haven't heard, Jackson rolled from his tummy to his back for the SECOND time last week. He first rolled over on Labor Day, but we figured that was a fluke, maybe not! He's still working on getting his days and nights turned around. He usually gives us two or three good nights and then he likes to shake things up a bit by keeping us up for a night or two.

I have to say, I have a whole new appreciation for "spare" time, because I don't have any anymore! It now takes me five to six hours to get out the door as compared to an hour before Mr. Jackson arrived. Not that I'm complaining, I wouldn't change it for anything:)

We've had quite the exciting month, starting with our first road trip to visit Grandma and Grandpa in southern Oregon. Our little guy did a great job, we stopped once each way and he slept the rest of the time in the car. We had a fabulous time at G&G's! We got to catch one of Alex's volleyball games, we took Jackson to Grandma's work so she could show him off, and Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa Craft met Jackson for the first time.




We had an amazing weekend in The Dalles last weekend at my cousin, Heidi's wedding. I had the privilege of being co-matron of honor. It was a beautiful wedding and we couldn't be happier for Heidi and Dwight. Jackson pretty much slept through the whole thing. He did wake up for a few dances and tried to sneak a piece of cake;)




We are excited that the weather is supposed to be nice this next week and into the weekend. Hopefully we can get in a few afternoons outside!

3 Weeks!!

Jackson is three weeks old! He had his 2 week well check last week and, just like we thought, he is growing like a weed! He is up to a whopping 7 lbs. 14 oz.! The doctor was very happy with his weight gain and says he looks great overall:)

Jackson is a very happy, mellow baby. He still sleeps quite a bit, but each day he spends a little more time checking everything out. I love it when I talk to him and he turns his head toward me because he recognizes mommy's voice <3 He is also slowly but surely getting his days and nights in order. He's pretty good about waking to eat every three hours at night and going right back to sleep--I do emphasize pretty good because we still have looooooong nights!

We had some visitors last weekend. Heidi and Dwight came to visit and stayed with us on Friday night. We had a great time with them and Heidi was a big help with Jackson. Megan and Kyle came over Saturday to meet Jackson, we all had a great time visiting! Jackson also attended his first dinner party Friday night. We went out for Jessica's 30th birthday, and I have to say, Jackson was a perfect gentleman:) Jess also came over on Saturday to watch the Duck game, so we got lots of "Auntie Jess" time!


This weekend we plan to embark on our first road trip. We'll head down to my parents' house for the weekend, leaving Thursday to catch Alex's volleyball game Thursday night. Wish us luck!!

Our Family

Well, it's been a week and a half and I think we're getting the hang of this parent thing! Of course we couldn't ask for a better subject to learn with:) We've been really enjoying getting to know this little guy! I'm continually amazed by him every day and so grateful to get the chance to mother him.


He's really getting the hang of breastfeeding and he's a great sleeper....during the day:) He thinks the day begins at midnight and ends somewhere around 6am. Just the exact opposite of when mommy and daddy want him to sleep! He did spend a few hours awake this afternoon, so maybe we're beginning to get things figured out! He's back up to 7lbs. 1oz., so he's steadily gaining, on his way back to his birth weight.


We are very lucky to have grandma (my mom) back for the long weekend! We've definitely missed her this week! She's so great about all the day-to-day chores that I seem to have no time for anymore. And of course, Jackson loves her and so it's great for them to spend quality time together (and for mommy and daddy to get some rest!).

We are loving the heck out of this little guy! Couldn't imagine our family without him! For those of you who haven't met him yet, we hope you can soon! And we've definitely enjoyed showing him off to everyone who has!


xoxo
Matt, Niki and Jackson