6 month stats

Jackson had his six month well check on Wednesday.

*Jackson weighs 17 lbs. 9 oz.
*Jackson is 27.5 inches tall

We're thinking he might have been mis-measured at his 4 month appt., otherwise he only grew half an inch these past two months and as the person who dresses him each day, I know this isn't true. He's still in the 70th percentile for his height and only in the 40th for his weight. I find this hard to believe, anyone who's seen his thighs would :)

He was such a brave boy, he got three shots and didn't make a peep until the last one. This kinda made me feel worse than if he would have cried the whole time. I figured he was tough for the first and even second, but by the third, he thought I better let them know this hurts so they'll stop poking me :(

He's healthy as a horse and as far as we're concerned, PERFECT!

FeBLURRary

I've decided Jackson is changing so much from day to day that I'm going to have to update this blog more often! So, I am vowing to do shorter updates more frequently. This one will be a little longer as we've had quite a busy February, so here it goes.....

On the 10th we headed down to my parents' house for an extended visit. As I mentioned, Matt had a guys trip planned, so Jackson and I stayed with G&G and Auntie Alex (or Auntie Bob, as she is now referred, that's a post in and of itself for those of you who aren't familiar). What a GREAT time we had! It was so nice to really spend some quality time with them! We see them pretty often but it always seems like we've got something on the agenda so this time it was nice to be able to just hang out. Alex got her permit, (YIKES!) so Matt took her, or rather she took him, driving. She's doing a really great job. She also had her first formal high school dance. I helped her with her hair and makeup, she looked so beautiful. It made me want to go back to high school. (ok, maybe not!) We made it to the last of her basketball games. She's had a rough year in bb with injuries, so I'm glad she was healthy enough to play to finish the season.

And I guess Jackson didn't want Auntie Bob taking all the spot light, because he started rolling over (again) and sitting up! Put him on his tummy and he's on his back in two seconds flat! I know the sequence looks like he is rolling to get the ball, but he's actually rolling away. Sometimes he will see a toy he wants to get and he'll get about halfway when he realizes this will result in him being on his tummy, and he immediately rolls to his back! I guess he's just finally that fed up with tummy-time :)

He's getting so good at sitting by himself, too. The ball in the picture lights up and plays music and he just loves it. Sometimes he even sees his tootsies and likes to try and get a hold of them too. He still has to have pillows surrounding him because he does like to lurch backward without warning!

I'm so glad we were able to spend the week-and-more with them, I know Jackson loved it too.

Daddy had a great time in Tahoe, they got TONS of snow, but boy was he ready to come home! Being away from Jackson was pretty hard on him, and Jackson and Mommy were so happy to see Daddy too!

G&G and Auntie Bob got so used to having toys scattered all over the house and being awakened at 3:00am, they had to come visit us in Portland this last weekend! Blair and Griffin (Ashely wasn't feeling well and we missed her) were able to come over and we all had such a good time together! Jackson is VERY interested in whatever Griffin is doing. I can hardly wait for the day these two little boys are running around playing together. I just know they'll be best buds. We really enjoyed having everyone here. We miss them all already and can't wait to see them again!

So February was a blur, March is shaping up to be pretty full too. Jackson keeps us on our toes and we are anxiously awaiting his next "trick!" I know I say it all the time, but we really do LOVE each and every moment with this little guy! It's almost unbelievable how someone so small can fill our entire lives with so much love.

Happy Valentine's Day

So I took Jackson in for his first professional photo shoot this week. I was so excited, we were going to see Amy Vining, the woman who took our wedding photos that we LOVE!! And, Jackson was in such a good mood that day, smiling all day long. Well, as you'll see the photos did turn out great (I mean, it's hard to imagine Jackson NOT looking adorable :p) but this little turkey did not want to smile for the camera! He gave us TONS of smiles and cooed and talked, just not when Amy had the camera in front of his face. We did finally get some big smiles at the end when Mom was holding him. It was a great afternoon!

We are down visiting with Grandma, Grandpa and Auntie Alex for a whole 10 days!!! Daddy is taking a trip with the guys to Lake Tahoe next weekend and Mommy and Jackson thought that was the perfect opportunity to come spend some quality time at G&G's house. We came down in two cars and Daddy will head home on Monday. We'll miss him lots! This will be the first time Matt has spent the night away from Jackson.

Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!
SWAK from Jackson :)

Cereal Boy

What's in a name?

I'm not sure if everyone knows the meaning behind Jackson Thomas, so I thought I'd share.

Jackson Thomas is named after his two Great (and I mean GREAT!!) Grandpas. Jackson for Matt's Grandfather, Jack and Thomas for my Grandpa, Thomas. This was one of the only names we could both 100 percent agree on. They're both excellent names on their own, but together they just sound so strong. And that's perfect for our little guy who came out holding his head up! I also have to say, it has been mentioned, quite a few times, that Jackson Thomas sounds very presidential....

I'm also very proud of how his name turned out, with the jungle animals (well, I'm not sure a penguin is a jungle animal and the turtle....) as the letters. Matt and I worked on these together and had a blast! I think they definitely completed his room!

What a trip!!

We're back in Oregon!! Home from our trip to Arizona to watch our beloved DUCKS in the BCS National Title game. We left Friday, January 7th and returned Saturday, January 15th. Even though the Ducks didn't win, we had a great trip and had fun seeing family along the way.


It was quite a long trip and Jackson was such a trooper in the car (his sleeping habits out of the car left a lot to be desired!) Friday we left Portland and made it to Central Point to watch Alex's basketball game and spend the night with Grandma and Grandpa. Saturday was a looooooong day in the car, we made it all the way to Palm Desert, CA. That was OK though, because Sunday was a short 4 hours to my Grandparents' house in Surprise, AZ where we stayed until Wednesday. Not only did they provide us with luxury accommodations, but they were on duty with Jackson so Mom and Dad could go and enjoy the game! We wouldn't have been able to make the trip without them, Thanks so much Grandma and Grandpa!!!!

We were bummed with the way the game ended, but our Ducks played a great game and it really was an experience of a lifetime!! It was also really nice for Matt and I to be able to go out and spend some time, just the two of us. Of course, we were getting constant updates from Grandma--


Actually it was pretty funny the way it worked out, the reception in the stadium wasn't great, I talked to my Grandma once and she kept breaking up. So I called my Mom and she was calling my Grandma for updates and texting me! Needless to say, Jackson was good, how could he not be with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa:)

On Wednesday we headed to Irvine, CA where we got to spend the night with Kelly, Darren, Syd and Skylar. We had a TON of fun there! The girls are both so much fun, Syd did a great job taking care of Jackson! Thanks for the hospitality, Fosters!!! We headed out on Thursday, even though the the thermometer was heading to 80 degrees, I couldn't convince the guys to stay another day;) We stayed just north of Sacramento that night and made it back to Central Point Friday for another basketball game! We actually got to see Alex play in this one, she's been nursing shin splints for much of the season and is just now beginning to really start playing again. And WOW, she looks good!! She'll steal the ball right outta your hands!


Saturday we made it home and it was so, so, so nice to sleep in our own beds! We spent the rest of the weekend unpacking and relaxing, trying to catch up on some much needed sleep. We're glad to be home and glad we went. Wish the outcome of the game would have been different, but there's always next year, right?! GO DUCKS!!!!

A better year than 2010 is hard to imagine.....

Just because we've been so fortunate to have Jackson join our family in 2010. Although, I guess when I think about it, each day with him is more fun than the day before! Some days I really do have to pinch myself to make sure this isn't a dream, he is just so loveable, we can't get enough!!


First off, we had a SPECTACULAR holiday!!! We were so lucky to see so many of you, and the ones we missed, well we really missed you and hope to see you early in the new year! We had our Christmas with Grandma Susan, Uncle Michael and Aunt Erica the Tuesday before Christmas. Matt made Manhattan clam chowder (it was a SO yummy!) and exchanged gifts. It was a great night and a fun beginning to Jackson's first Christmas!


On Thursday we headed down south to my parents house where we spent the next FIVE days!! We were so lucky to spend so much time with Grandma and Grandpa and Auntie Alex. Grandma found Jackson's tickle spot immediately and had him giggling all week:) Such a sweet sound! Jackson also got spoiled by his Great Grandma and Grandpa Craft and Graunt Ellen and Gruncle Kirk. I don't think this little boy could have had a better Christmas!




Jackson also had his four month well-check this past Wednesday. The doctor confirmed what we already knew, he's growing like a weed!! He weighed in at a whopping 15 lbs. 8 oz. and measured 27 inches long. That puts him in the 60th percentile for weight and the 97TH percentile for height!!! Look out Trailblazers:) He's been battling a nasty cold this week, but is definetly feeling better!

We rang in the new year with Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie Alex, the Weeks Family, Graunt Vicci and Grucnle Steve, family friends, John, Trish and Kara. It was a fun-filled night and luckily, Jackson DIDN'T make it to midnight:) New Year's Day, we were able to have a late Christmas with Blair Ashley and Griffin. We saw the second installment of the Griffin saga, which I think is up for an Oscar;) It was a perfect way to begin the new year!

(You may notice how much Daddy and Jackson look alike)

We're looking forward to heading to Arizona next Friday to cheer on our DUCKS!! We're so lucky that my grandparents live only 12 miles from the stadium so not only will we be able to stay with them, but we have a built-in babysitter!!!

Like I said to open, we have only excitement and anticipation for the new year! We hope the new year finds you all healthy and happy and with a little dose of Crose in your future:)

We love you all!!!
xoxo