Jax and The Giant Pumpkin

Fall is in the air! The leaves have turned color and the pumpkins are ripe for the picking. It is a perfect time for a visit to the pumpkin patch.

Today, we took Jaxon for his very first Pumpkin Patch adventure. He got to do a lot of fun things. First he and April checked out the goats and llamas at the petting zoo. He really liked watching Daddy feed the animals, but he wasn't quite sure what to make of those funny looking creatures. They were pretty slobbery, with yucky tongues and big chompy teethy!

After the zoo he hung out with Kieran at the playground. The best part about that was getting to go down the slide for the first time. Jax thought it was pretty funny when Kieran slid a bit too fast and they both ended up on the ground.



Next he got to take a ride on a tractor pulled hayride; it was a bit chilly. Luckily he wore his new hat to keep his little head warm. On the hayride two little boys gave him straw and if he wasn't trying to drink Mommy's apple cider he was trying to eat the straw. Unfortunately, for Jax he couldn't have either and that didn't make him very happy.

Lastly, we took him to check out the pumpkins. Some of the pumpkins were bigger than he was, some of the pumpkins were medium size, and some of the pumpkins were just right.

All in all, we had a very fun-filled day at the pumpkin patch. This will be a family tradition we continue for years to come.

Mommy & Daddy's 5th Anniversary

Last Friday was Mommy and Daddy's 5th Wedding Anniversary. We went to Door County, WI to see the beautiful Fall foliage. You were a big boy and you stayed with April and Kieran. It was the first time since you've been home, that you stayed the night away from Mommy and Daddy.
Mommy was a little sad, but I knew you would be just fine. You love hanging out with Ms. April and I'm pretty sure you think Kieran is the funniest boy you know. He sure knows how to make you laugh!
You are getting bigger everyday and although I love to see you growing more independent and learning to explore your world, I will miss these precious baby days.

My how you've grown!! Part II

These pictures really put things into perspective for me. I sit here looking at these photos and I am overwhelmed by emotions. Ever since we brought him home he has grown by leaps and bounds. I am so thankful that he is here with us and that I can see him smile everyday, hold him close, and hear him giggle.
Thank you, Lord, for this precious gift.

September 2009......14.5 lbs

From September 2009-Jaxon

June 2009......10 lbs

From June 2009-Jaxon

March 2009......4.5 lbs

From Random Pics-Jaxon

Sitting Pretty

Tonight Jaxon sat up all by himself! He was up on his knees rocking back & forth when suddenly, he just twisted himself around and sat right up on his bottom. I couldn't believe it. I totally wasn't expecting that. He just looked up at me with the biggest smile. I was in complete awe and he didn't even realize he'd made such a huge accomplishment. He is growing up so fast and there is nothing I can do about it.

In addition to his growing up, I switched out his closet again. He has grown out of all his 3 month old outfits and those that still fit are too "summery". The temp dropped rapidly and it seems like we went straight from shorts to parkas. Anyhow, currently he is fitting perfectly into 3-6 months; 6 month outfits are still a bit too big.

Hopefully, I'll have a few minutes this week to download some new pics. One can hope!