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I am trying to update photo albums, add some of my favorite new sites, and give the blog a little face lift. So check back often!

Until then, I just wanted to share this picture of Jackson. I realized that I hardly ever post about him. Kinda the second child treatment, reversed.

A few things about Jackson as of late:

*He is all of a sudden really into his train table and spends hours making "tracks"

( I almost boxed it up since it has sat untouched since his birthday )

*He likes to use the word "stumbled" whenever possible

*Does not appreciate his little brother's curiosity

( i.e. getting into his toys )

* Has a imaginary freind named "Hohovia"

( maybe it's spelled Jojovia, I'll have to check )

*Wants Daddy 24/7

*He joins us in bed everynight at around 3ish...

*Is a bed hog

* Shows random strangers his light-up Spiderman shoes

* Survives almost solely on juice boxes

Love ya buddy!

The Fat Feet and RESULTS

See what I mean- can't crowd those piggies! Finally got around to adding this pic to my earlier post about his extra wide shoes... The red mark is from his socks. He has cankles.

If you don't know what cankles are, watch Shallow Hal.

The other part of my earlier post was that he had to get blood drawn for another round of food allergy testing. It went wonderfully. One year olds are strong little beasts...

The results? EVERYTHING came back NEGATIVE!!!!

I think we may celebrate with his first scoop of ice cream! Or maybe a slice of cheese? Yogurt.

So many choices!

I finished a book!

A book for grown-ups at that! I haven't been able to do that in a while. Quite a while. Well, with all the Suess and Carle floating around in my bookcase, you know?

Anyway, I am such a sucker for historical fiction. You know it really happened- you had to memorize all the dates in history class- but the author fills in the juicy details. This one kept me up way past my bedtime several nights, and trust me- sleep isn't something I take for granted!

It's about Lady Jane Grey, better known as "The Queen of England for Nine Days".

Related to Henry VIII, cousin to queen Elizabeth. Beheaded for treason.

Good stuff.

4XW

That's Coopy's shoe size. Four- extra wide. For some reason that just cracks me up. I think you have to see the little chubby tootsies to appreciate that. He is really starting to take off with his walking so I figured it was time to bust off the Robeez and get the boy some respectable shoes. Our shoe shopping trip was disguised as a trip to the mall. We had Chick-fil-a, used up my spare quarters to buy gumballs and played at the kiddie area. Thankfully we were in and out of Stride-rite since they only make a few styles in the XW width. Jackson had to show the sales people his Target Spiderman shoes that light up. I'm sure they were less than impressed, but smiled anyway.

I plan on taking pics of the fat feet tomorrow, but since he is having the rest of his blood work done to test for more food allergies, I can't promise anything. He may not like me anymore after tomorrow...

Let's Party!

Cooper had a great first birthday party with lots of loved ones there to help him celebrate. He was his usual calm and cool self, taking everything in. Even when it came time to blow out the candle and dig into his cake, he took very neat bites and took his time. But it seemed like all of a sudden that sugar kicked in and then he was putting on a show and flinging cake at people. He must have been thinking that all these grown-ups have lost thier minds! I'm making a mess and it's funny! He enjoyed watching Jackson and Alexander open his presents, and didn't mind too much that they gave each toy a trial run before he got to. We got some special pictures with the OTHER birthday boy, Cooper's great-grandpa Wallace ( Papa ). After all the excitement was over he was content to settle down with his silky blanket and a warm bottle. Maybe that was his birthday wish?

Happy 1st Birthday!!

What a special day! Cooper is one! We can't believe how fast he's grown into this babbling, toddling, giggling little boy. Cooper you are such a joy, you make everyone smile.

This month, Cooper:

* into everything, therefore eating everything he finds

* has gotten really brave with his walking

* holds a object up in the air and sings it's praises

* screams at Jackson when injustice is being done

* understands no ( well, he stops what's he's doing for a minute... )

* has had no ear infections!

* cries when Mommy is out of sight

* hits his head on a hard object at least daily

* trying soy milk- yum!

* feels like a big boy with his sippy cup

* is addicted to baby fruit snacks

It's Cold Baby!

*more pics to come...

Brrr!! It has been a shock to the system, no matter how fun, here in the snowy mountains! We bundle the boys up in about 20 layers and then top it off with snowsuits. Cooper hates the snowsuit. We have done everything on our "snow checklist" except make a snowman. It's just too powdery to stick together! Jackson loves the sled, and did so well at "ski-school" today. Actually it was just him and three instructors, since there were no other kids. He actually started crying when it was time to leave. Jason tried out a snowboard on the bunny slopes. He thinks next winter will be his professional debut...if Jackson doesn't show him up that is!

Angelfire, New Mexico

That's where we're headed as of Sunday night. The Tahoe is jam packed! I spent awhile de-scuzzing it today. Man it was gross. I just couldn't see sitting in it like that for 12 hours...

Jackson is excited to go "ice- skiing", which he ends with a sound effect after saying- "whoosh whoosh", arms out to the side. We have discussed every possible thing we can do with snow:

* snowmen

* snowballs, and snowball fights

* snowangels

* sledding

* catching snowflakes on your tongue

* snowcones

* and of course "ice-skiing"

Hopefully the boys will be ready to crash since we will be leaving late, and I can catch some bonus sleep!!

Looking forward to some great "firsts", great photo ops, and great memories!

Birthday Project Complete!!

I have been working on this small "taggie blanket" for Cooper for awhile now! He still really enjoys all his silky blankets, and loves to rub the tags on stuffed animals, so this is right up his alley. The ones in the stores are tiny and expensive, so I got crafty and whipped out the sewing machine. Even though it isn't very big, finding the time to work on it has been a challenge... But here it is- shhh! don't tell Cooper!!!

First Dentist Visit

Jackson had his first teeth cleaning yesterday after preschool. He was very brave and fine with leaving me in the waiting room for his x-rays. I got to join him afterwards and he was acting like this was old hat. As soon as the actual dentist came in he froze. She was very high energy, and I think Jackson decided she was just a bit too silly for him. At one point he was sitting on my lap in order for the dentist to look around at his teeth. Cooper didn't like being sidelined so he joined us in the chair. Once he saw the dentist with her mask on he flipped out! He was shaking and started crying. He would bury his little face in my neck and then peek out at her and then start crying all over. Such fun! Once the dentist left, everyone calmed down and Jackson was very cooperative for the hygenis. He just wanted to double check with her that he wouldn't be getting any shots. He has no cavities, but upon further inspection, he has a cross bite- which will require "expanders" when he gets older. Sounds painful! Jackson got a toothbrush and "sparkle" toothpaste, which he was really excited about using that night.

Viva Las Vegas!

Jason and I are off to Vegas tomorrow for a weekend getaway. Jason has to stay through next week for "work". A lot like his New York assignment... Hey, keep the business trips coming!! Packing my rabbit's foot and wearing my lucky undies!

And a Happy New Year!

We hope 2008 brings you everything you are searching for!