Pumpkin Patch 2011

We went to the Pumpkin Patch with our church youth group again this year. We had such a good time but it was a little windy so Jaxon had to leave early with my Mom since he had a double ear infection. Enjoy a few pictures.

Mason on the cow train.

Mason on the seesaw.

The whole group of kids and Youth Directors.

Mason and Daddy on the bucking barrel.

Mason and his pumpkin.

8 Months

8 Month Update

Date: October 8, 2011

Weight: 20 pounds 14 ounces

So I'm a little late getting this post up. It's almost time for the nine month post but better late than never. We've had a lot going on lately and S-O-M-E-O-N-E is into everything and you have to keep your eyes on him at all times.

• Jaxon has gotten four teeth this month. He got his top two bottom teeth and his top right tooth and the one right beside it to the right. I thought babies always got their middle teeth first but his have been a mystery to us on how they're going to come in.
• He started sitting up with the support of his arm. Then, a couple of days later he was sitting up completely without his arm for support.
• He started squealing loudly just to be heard if you're not paying attention to him.
• He woke us up in the middle of the night one night struggling to breathe and after a call to the doctor at 2:00 AM and finally getting him comfortable we determined the next day he had croup. Let me tell you that is one scary thing to have to go through in the middle of the night.
• He also had his first double ear infection.
• He started crawling and you know what that means. You can't keep him in a stationary contraption like a walker. He thinks he has to be on the move at all times.
• He started pulling up on EVERYTHING.
• He's eating more table food and less baby food which makes it so much easier.
  

Seven Months

Seven Month Update

Date: September 8, 2011

Weight: 20 lbs. 4 ounces

• Jaxon finally got two teeth. His bottom front two came in. He's been slobbering f-o-r-e-v-e-r and we didn't ever think he was going to cut any but they're finally here.
  
• He had his first ear infection. Actually, it was a double ear infection. He had had a runny nose for a while and he got to where he wouldn't eat and for two nights he was up about all night. He wasn't crying or fussing he was just playing but I took him to the doctor and that was what was wrong with him.
• He's learning to sit up a little. He'll sit and prop with his arm for a little while but eventually falls over.
  
• He's almost crawling. He'll get up on his legs and hands and start going forward and then he will just belly flop to get where he wants to go.
• He's started eating a lot more table food and he loves it. He's slowed down on his formula intake and won't hardly eat any baby food.
  

Mason started Pre-K

On Wednesday, August 17th my baby started preschool. He's going to Boaz Elementary School. His teachers are Ms. Tommie and Ms. Christie. He had a really good first day and had a lot of fun. He said he didn't like that they made him stand in line and he couldn't get a stupid song out of his head but other than that it was fun. :)

6 Months

Six Month Update

Date: August 8, 2011

Weight: 19 pounds 11 ounces

Height: 28 1/4 inches

• Jaxon has learned to give kisses. He will grab your cheeks and come at you with his mouth wide open.
• He loves to look in mirrors and see himself.
• He has learned to take his pacifier out and put it back in himself.
• He started eating table food.
• He won't stay in one place very long.
  
• We haven't found any food that he won't eat.
• He passed Mason's length and weight when he was six months and Mason was almost two pounds heavier at birth.
  

Five Months

Five Month Update

Date: July 8, 2011

Weight: 17 pounds 8 ounces

• You found your feet and won't let them go.
• You ate your first popsicle and loved it.
• You started eating some table food because if we were eating and didn't feed you something you would pitch a fit.
  
• You can get anywhere you want to go by scooting on your back or stomach.
• You don't like being on your back much these days. As soon as we put you down your flipping onto your stomach.
• You have found your voice and use it constantly.
• You sleep on your stomach now.
• You're drinking 8 ounces of formula at a time unless you're eating too and then you just drink 6 ounces.
  

These Days

These days around my house this is what you mostly see.

Mason in Jaxon's crib letting him watch him play his Nintendo DS.

Mason showing Jaxon how to play with his toys on his walker.

Me and the boys playing on the computer.

Mason playing with Jaxon in the floor.

Mason letting Jaxon watch him play his DS again.

Mason and Jaxon again. :)

Wherever I put Jaxon, that's where you'll find Mason. People keep asking me if Mason is jealous of his brother. You tell me. You can tell he loves him to death. Sometimes so much that he drives Jaxon crazy but don't tell him that. :) Don't get me wrong there have been a couple of days that were hard for Mason and he would get mad because I had to do something for Jaxon and couldn't play with him but for the most part he has adjusted really well. Actually, a lot better than we had expected. Watching these boys grow up together and interact is such a blessing. I have a feeling they will be really close forever.