Almost 6 weeks

It's hard to believe that Jackson will be 6 weeks on Tuesday!! Time has gone by so fast...I can't think of what life before Jackson was like! I do however remember how great it feels not to be pregnant!!

We have been super busy over the past two weeks.....Jackson and I have a great routine going during the day. He is finally able to hold his head up for an extended period of time so we are LOVING the Baby Bjorn. I am able to walk and check the mail, do dishes, fold laundry (you get the picture) it is a lifesaver!! I have so many favorite baby items the next baby shower I go to is going to get, "Michelle's Favorite Things" as a gift. Nic and I were laughing about how after our showers we were skeptical about, does ONE baby need all this stuff and really do you need a bouncer and a swing, how many onesies and blankets will he go through? The answer is yes,yes and a whole lot!! Thanks again to everyone for their generosity. We think of you every time we use all this cool stuff!

Last weekend we had a bunch of our friends over to meet Jackson. He of course slept throughout the party. He loves noisy loud environments. Thanks to everyone for visiting Jackson and his parents. It was also fun to celebrate the engagement of our good friends Brian and Cat. We are so excited for them and can't wait for the big day!! On Saturday, Jackson went to his very first birthday party. My friend Michele (who I have known since the fifth grade!) her youngest son Mason turned 1. He is such a cutie and had a blast eating his cake. He got pretty messy with frosting and especially loved using it as hair gel! Happy Birthday Mason!

My sister Kelli came up this weekend and spent sometime with Jackson. We went shopping and dealt with our first diaper "blowout" in public. Luckily with her help and the help of a well stocked diaper bag, we were up and running in no time. Jackson doesn't really care much for shopping (I'm convinced his daddy told him that its not much fun!!) He loves traveling in the car, which is so nice for everyone riding in the car! He is starting to smile and recognizing different voices. We are on a great sleeping schedule of 6-61/2 hours since about week three!

Nic and I are good sleepers and thankfully Jackson is too!! He is such a happy baby and is blessed to have so many people who love him.......Have a wonderful week and we will keep you posted on the wonderful world of Jackson!