Some Pictures

This entry was going to be about our girls weekend to TN a few weeks ago. My cousin Ande hosted us and Nena, Auntie T, Jackson and I drove up there together. The weekend was a blast, but unfortunately none of my pictures turned out. However, I do have some cute ones from the last month or so.

Jackson loves to be wrapped up in blankets.

Wearing Daddy's shirt

Taking care of business. Breakfast and coloring.

His future's so bright...

A New Park!

Since moving here, our favorite pastime has been going to one of the many parks Augusta has to offer. I am always on the lookout for a new one so Jackson doesn't get bored and we've hit the jackpot! Our library has a wonderful park with an outdoor amphitheater, walking trails, 2 playgrounds, and a pond with a gazebo. It's perfect and we can easily spend 2 hours exploring!

The amphitheater

See sawing!
Heading to the gazebo.

"Look I see it!"

Jackson calls the gazebo the "ella" I think because the top looks like an umbrella. He kept pointing to the roof and saying, "Wow, look at the ella!"

He also kept saying, "This is sooo cooool!"

Checking out the turtles.

"A snake, a snake!!" It was a big one, at least 5 feet long. He slithered through the water and then up on the shore. We left shortly after that.

Jackson's 2 Again!!

In Pettapiece fashion, Jackson celebrated his birthday for an entire weekend, and then again for another entire weekend. The second celebration was at Grandma Trexler's house, and the whole family came to celebrate with us! The weather was perfect and we spent the day playing in the yard, eating great food and enjoying each other's company. Jackson was spoiled with lots of love and presents and of course, cake.

Cars Cake!

Mmmm frosting!
I love my birthday!!

Aunt Jill, me, Sean, Jackson and Rosa

Jackson is 2!!

We officially have a two year old and we can't believe time has gone by so fast! Jackson had a great birthday weekend, which we celebrated for 3 days, Pettapiece style. He helped me make monkey cupcakes, which were delicious and turned out great (thanks, Kathy)! He's really into Hotwheels and Matchbox Cars so we bought him a wheel-shaped car holder that holds a ton of cars. We filled up and he loves it. His Auntie T and UK sent him a big Lightening McQueen which is a winner! He hasn't put it down since Friday and we watched the movie "Cars" today and he held it the whole time, all the while saying, "McQuee, McQuee!" On Saturday, Uncle Chipper and Tyler came to celebrate the big birthday and Jackson had his first sleepover. That is to say, he and Tyler slept in the same room together. Tyler did great, he's an old pro at sleepovers, but Jackson was so excited he stayed up way past his bedtime and was up at 5:00am, ready to play! Nana and Gumpa surprised the boy with a Mater tow truck, which we opened on video cam so they could see how excited Jackson was! All in all, it was the best birthday! Rumor has it, there's another birthday weekend to come. His Grandie, Pa Paw and great aunties want to spoil him, too!

My big helper!

The finished product. They tasted as good as they look!
Happy Birthday, Buddy!!
Cool, Hotwheels!


Breakfast time!
Dessert for breakfast? Yeah!

Wow! A big present!

Is this McQueen!?!

YAY!!!!!

Hurry Mom, get it out of the box!

Happy boy.

Even happier with his Uncle Chipper and Tyler!

Cold Water Rinse Off

Jackson's all about bubble baths these days. Of course he's got to be rinsed off before getting dried off, and this is the result when cold water is involved.

Big Stuff

Jackson has recently become facinated with all things big. We have a pair of drying gloves that we use to dry wine glasses and Jackson just discovered how much fun they are. He'd rather play with those mittens than any of the cool toys he has and they've found a new home in his toy box.

He also loves to wear our shoes and gets such a kick out of riding his bike and walking around the house with them on.

Riding his bike in mom's tennis shoes

Taking a jog

Chilling with the converse but they don't fit so well.

Mom's sneaks are a better fit.

Playing football!

Dad's sneaks are pretty awesome, too!

Bubble Bath!

Jackson's been getting a bath before bed almost his whole life, but for some reason, adding bubbles never occured to us. Until the other night. Jackson was beside himself and couldn't stop talking about them and eating them. Bubbles make him happy and it will be a long time before we go bubble-less again.