Congratuations Rochelle!

September 6th we celebrated at Rochelle's as she graduated from the Masters program at Drake. We had so much fun! The past few years have been difficult for her working and being a full time student so a party to celebrate was well deserved! Here are just a few pictures from that night I wanted to share.

Summer Fun!

This summer has been BUSY... Jackson, Burt and Loretta went to visit Great Uncle Marvin & Maryjane in Cedar Rapids, they had fun on their visit! Jackson also went to Brookies birthday party and experienced his first Pinata and ride in the battery operated Jeep, he loved it. Most of all the liked the Little Tikes blow up, pulling himself up the slide. We made our first trip to Adventureland. Marsh had a family day so we met up w/friends Bridget and Scott and their Jackson. There was a wooden sculpture of a Giraffe Jackson so both Jackson's had their pictures taken. The boats were probably his favorite ride as he could put his hands in the water which he loves! We also made another trip to RECESS in Ankeny w/Tyler and Maddie, it's funny he still puts his arms out for mom as he is a little scared of the rides, it was cute. We made a trip to the Iowa State Fair and rode the big slide w/cousin Tim and had his first tattoo, he had to get Iowa as ISU was not doing them this year. We also had a shirt made as I will probably do annually. His favorite part was the sprinklers as he could run free... he loves Water! This weekend we went to the zoo, he loved the petting zoo and feeding the babies. The fish and ducks were a little dangerous as he wanted to join them in the water, to say the least it made me a little nervous! The next couple of weekends will be busy with my friend Rochelle's graduation party earning her masters in Public Administration from Drake, way to go Rochelle. We have a baby shower and Jackson has his 18 month pictures that day as well. Hope all is well, enjoy the pictures!

Recess!

Sunday we took Jackson to Recess the indoor play facility in Ankeny. He had fun running around but was not too fond of the token rides for his age group. The expressions he made were hilarious and as you see in the photo he wanted OFF the carousel. This hand motion of his is common either when he knows he is doing something wrong or he when wants saved from bedtime!

4th of July weekend

We had two BBQ's this weekend one at Burt's step-brothers in Urbandale and one at Sean's in Altoona. Jackson slept through the Urbandale fireworks he must have been worn out running all over the place, I know I was! At Sean's he loved the swing and slide. He now knows how to hold on when he is swinging but not quite ready for me to let him go solo.

Arts Festival

Last weekend we went downtown to check out the Arts Festival. Jackson is a music lover so Michelle, Jackson and I sat and watched the live music. I have to say Jackson stole the show. He was all smiles dancing away. My son is a HAM!

Dinner at Becki's

Last weekend Becki was so kind to have us over for dinner. The food was wonderful and Jackson had a great time playing with the kids. It was nice to see everyone. Jackson passed out before we were even half way home!

Viva Las Vegas Baby...

I purchased my ticket to Vegas this week for Kmet's bachelorette party. I'm so excited it's been a long time since I have taken a trip with my girl's and I can't wait! We've always talked about going and finally the time has come... even better it's for Michelle and were going all out. We best do it now or we never will! Congratulations Michelle your wedding will be beautiful, I'm so happy for you!

First Visit to the Dentist

This week we went to the pediatric dentist located in Altoona. She was so good with Jackson, I was impressed. She showed me some different positions to brush his teeth, I had a chance to test and it worked! They loved him and of course he flirted with the girls in the office once again!

Family Day...

I took today off and the three of us spent the day together it was nice. We went to Union Park on the NE side of town. This is probably the best park in town as they have a huge rocket slide along with a wading pool that is only 1.5 feet deep perfect for someone Jackson's size. At first I had him all geared up in his speedo suit with tubing and shortly figured out the water was not deep enough for him so I put his regular trunks on. He looked so cute though. We also rode the carousel Jackson did not know what to think he was ready to get off by the time the ride was over... give it another year and I won't be able to get him off!

Gilrs Night Out

I am behind in posting so let me catch up. Opening weekend of Sex In The City was a definite yes for a girls night out for me! I went with some friends that I met through working at Cahaba. We went to Trostel's Dish, toured the city limo style taking shots of Hot Sex then to the theater at Merle Hay. That theater is a hidden gem although old we were practically the only people there, it was great. After the movie I headed downtown to meet Michelle D to celebrate the big 34 with her. It was a fun night had by all!