Looking back........

So, it's just before ten on August 23. It was this time 6 years ago that my water broke and I went into labor. I cannot believe that tomorrow I will have a 6 year old! Jackson has been such a blessing and wonderful addition to our family! I am amazed at how smart he is, how kind he is, and how much he has grown this year! As I look back, it is hard to believe how tiny he was. He was 7lb, 6oz and he was born at 7am. He came with a fairly easy delivery, and I am still in awe of the miracle God gave us! He was a great baby and has grown into an amazing young man! He loves movies, swimming, and playing ball! Tonight we went to open house at Ridgewood elementary....it is also hard to believe that he'll start first grade! He has his same teacher as last year, and we are soooooo thankful and blessed that we will have another year with her! I look forward to seeing him grow and learn this year!! As we celebrate his birthday tomorrow, we will party with his friends with a sleepover! I have planned to make smores, build cars for a "drive in" movie, and their going to build race cars too! Jackson is beside himself with excitement! Davis is also growing more and more each day! Tonight, he finally decided to call "dada!!!" Marc has been "LaLa" for months and has been officially deemed daddy!! that's all for now.......

Catching up!

It has been way too long!! An update on us! Jackson has finished kindergarten and had a fantabulous year! He is such an amazing reader now! I can't believe how much he learned this year! He played t-ball at the beginning of summer and made lots of growth in his batting and catching skills! He also took off his training wheels and is officially "grown", or so he thinks!!! He had his umbilical hernia surgery two weeks ago, and did great! He was so string and brave! Davis is growing like a weed, running all over, and he loves to eat! He had his tonsils out earlier this summer-this was difficult as he loves to eat so much! He is talking more and more every day! His favorite word is "no"! He also continue to call daddy, "LaLa"!! It's pretty cute! He loves Jackson and they giggle and play so well together! He loves to ride in his truck or his pirate ship. His favorite past time is vacuuming! He has an orange stick that he cleans the whole house with!! We have just gotten back from Myrtle Beach for our vacation. We went to the beach, pool, the pirates voyage, and the aquarium. I was thrilled to see how much Davis loved the ocean and the sand! Jackson was such a big boy this year hopping waves! Jackson collected seaweed and we found two little shrimp inside!! We had a good Time, but we are happy to be home and back into a routine! Marc and I arebothe super busy this summer! Marc had a very successful year at the high school and is working hard this summer to prepare for next year! I have been busy with work too! I worked for the schools testing in June and will work August too. Long days, but I love what I do!! I can't believe that summer is almost over! I hope to post more often! That's all for now.....

Peepin'

Had a sweet moment with Jackson tonight!! Before bedtime, I was nursing Davis I sang some songs as I like to do. I thoroughly enjoy nighttime routines and spending that special time with my boys. Marc was working, so I was handling the routine alone. Jackson was brushing his teeth and changing his clothes as I was singing with Davis....then I see eyes peep from the bathroom~I acted as if I didn't see him, then as he scampered to his room, he changed his clothes in the doorway, I continued singing and pretended not to notice Jackson. As I am finishing up the song, I notice that he he standing at Davis' door with the most precious, mischievous, sweet grin!!! I put Davis down and went to see Jackson, "Mom, that's the song you used to sing to me!!!" It was sweet!! He told me that I could pick out the book to read, which he never lets me pick!! I selected "Frosty" which is a recorded book from my grandma~It is sweet to see how excited he gets at the end when she tells him goodnight and reminds him to pray! I just love my boys!!


I know I haven't updated since the Holidays~Christmas was wonderful!! Davis is full time walking now~Christmas Day he decided it was time!! He is also putting some words together like, "all ga" for all gone! Sweet!!

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Twas the Night Before Christmas!

It's Christmas Eve!! I cannot believe that the jolly, big man comes tonight!!!! I just love my boys so much and cannot wait to see the excitement in their eyes as they come down the stairs Christmas morning! Davis has been taking more steps, but he still prefers to crawl. He has also learned to say "hohoho" whenever he sees Santa. It's just too cute! Jackson is enjoying being off from school. He was in the church play last week as a shepherd and a wise man. He did great and was wonderful, as usual!! He is just growing too fast! I spent the afternoon looking at pictures from Christmas past...he has gotten so big!
I will update with Christmas pics soon!!! Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus!!
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I just love the weekends!

Weekends are the best! Not because we are off work (which is a perk), but I love spending time with my boys!
This has been another great week! We had a holiday party at the Murphy's this week for the boys. While there, we had a special visit from Santa! Jackson was in awe as he watched Santa! He was watching him play the harmonica!

Davis loved Santa-not scared at all!! At one point Santa got in the floor and played cars with him! It was sweet!

Both my boys loved Santa! It is such a magical time of year!

Davis also started taking more steps on Thursday night! He's taking 8-10 at a time now!! He is such a big boy!!

Today, daddy and Jackson were in the FarmVille parade!

Davis watched, but he wasn't that impressed!!

We also took pictures last Sunday, here is a sneak!

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Zeek is here, so Christmas must be around the corner!!

I cannot believe that it is Christmastime!!! This has been the fastest year!!!
So much has happened over the past few weeks. Davis is still sick~Poor baby!!! He has had four ear infections back-to-back. He goes to the ENT tomorrow and I am pretty sure that he will be getting tubes again :( Davis continues to take a few steps here and there, but he still prefers his knees or my hips to get around!! Jackson loves school still which is such a blessing! He is learning sooo much about letters and sounds! I am sooo proud of him!! Here is an art project he made!

Marc is still recovering from his back surgery, but he is doing well. He went back half days at work last week and is glad to be transitioning back to real life! He is having to limit himself in lifting still, but he is able to do more!
I have not been feeling great either! I have had immense muscle pain in my legs and arms. This has been on-going for the past few days. I went to urgent care today and they found nothing. It was good to be found "healthy", but I am still worried about the pain.
The house looks like Christmas~Wreaths on the windows and doors, tree is decorated, and Zeek~Our Little Elf has arrived!! He was caught toasting a marshmallow on a candle!! I cannot wait to see my boys on Christmas morn!!



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Gearing up for Christmas~

Time continues to fly!!! This week was another busy week! Marc went Monday to the neurosurgeon and had his staples removed. He was cleared to ride/drive! Thank God!! He went to work two half days this week and is trying to ease back into a routine!
Thanksgiving was Thursday! It was a fun-filled day with laughter and smiles! We met with Marc's parents, brothers, Aunt and Uncle, Cousins, and his grandparents, as well as my mom, her boyfriend, dad and step-mom and her mother! Wooh! That is a bunch of folks!!
Davis LOVED Thanksgiving!!! He was stuffing his face as fast as he could!! He was just too cute!

Jackson enjoyed the company of his cousins and spending time with them.
Mom and I spent Thursday evening and Friday morning shopping! This was the first time we did this together. We had a good time, spent lots, saved lots, and had many laughs! After a few hours sleep we got up and headed to the outlets! It was a good time! Davis picked out some things too!!

Oh~Marc won principal of the year for Edgecombe County! So proud of him and all his accomplishments!!
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