Has it really been a month?

I can't believe it has been a month since I graced you with the preciousness that is my Luke. Seriously, what have I been doing? Oh yeah...feeding, sleeping, changing diapers, feeding, burping, laughing, feeding, showering (when time allows...just kidding...kinda), rodeoing, and feeding.

There is a lot to catch you up on so bear with me.

Christmas was great. We went to my mom's and Big Mama and Tink and Erin met us there for Luke's first Christmas. I was a little weepy that day and when I tell you why don't think I am crazy or crazier than you already think I am. I totally miss being pregnant. I know, I know that sounds nuts, but I didn't realize how much I liked being pregnant. I understand this is not the case for most people but I was so blessed with a great pregnancy that I actually loved it. All that being said I love Christmas and obviously this year was no exception.We spent New Year's Eve with our great friends the Gilbert's and Luke came too. He was a dream, he slept through all of the festivities including the noise makers and horns at midnight.

OK let me just put this out there...this baby of mine is perfect. He sleeps from 5-7 hours at night and has been doing that for several weeks and he only fusses when he is hungry or tired. And if he is tired just turn on the hair dryer and he is out like a light. How did I get so lucky? I know this means the next one will be hell on wheels but for now I am just pumped about my super baby!

Mimi and Abo came to babysit while Tommy and I went to dinner for his birthday, the big 2-8 for those keeping track . It was such a treat for us and as you can see it was really rough for Luke!

We have had a few little adventures with the little man. We have been to Cypress several times, we have been to Silsbee and we went to Ft. Worth. He has proven to be a super trooper. He sleeps like a dream in the car and I think he gets that from his Uncle Josh, I mean the kid is asleep before we get out of the driveway most of the time.

We went to Silsbee for my cousin Emily's wedding where Zackary Cola was the cutest ring bearer ever and totally stole the show.We got to see lots of people we love and Luke was especially excited to meet his Uncle David Burl.

We went to Ft. Worth to introduce Luke to all of Tommy's family and his Aunt Summer. We also just happened to be there for the Livestock Show and Rodeo. I didn't realize this was such a big deal but Tommy was so excited and assured me that "this thing is legendary." I was not disappointed. We had a big ol' time. Luke got boot slippers, some spurs, and a stick pony along with a "bull ride" and a sit in a huge John Deere (just to make Big Daddy proud).

Tommy wants this for a farm...I want it for my floor!

Then to round out our adventures we went to Cypress to see Aunt Joy. We always have so much fun with her and this trip was no different. We learned about Aunt Joy's new friend and the "bases" thanks to Josh and listened to Aunt Steph be the boss at work. There is never a dull moment around this crowd.

Well, I think that covers everything. Oh...except we have to congratulate Josh for committing to play football at Tyler Junior College. We could not be prouder of him. And BTW...when did this happen?

Merry Christmas!

We hope you have the best Christmas ever, I know we will.

Get ready for some picture overload! : )

Our First Family Picture

Proud Daddy

Sweet Baby

Aunt Heather

Aunt Erin

Luke and Abo

Aunt Steph

Big Daddy and Nana

Look at his hands compared to Luke's head.

It's hard work being the Best Dad

Nothing can put you to sleep like a sleeping baby and a book on Lincoln

Seriously...Look at the hair!

Mommy's Angel

MiMi, Me and Luke after his first bath

Sooo...

Christmas came early this year and we have never been more blessed.

Luke Thomas Jackson

December 17th, 2008

7 Lbs 2 Oz

20 Inches

100% Perfection

More pictures to come later.


All of our love The Jackson THREE!!!!

So Much to Talk About!

So in the time since I have updated we have had a busy month. There is so much to catch you guys up on.

First, we had a wonderful shower in Ft. Worth. It was at this cute little tea room and it was so much fun. We ate, laughed and played some really funny games. For one game everyone was given yarn and told to cut a piece the length of how big around they thought my belly was. EVERY single person was too big, this preggo could not stop smiling. They were probably just being nice but still it made me feel like a million bucks. We got a ton of wonderful things, Luke is one blessed little boy. Tommy and I are so overwhemled with love and support.

Mom and Steph

Kyrsie and Stephanie, Yarn Contest Winners.


Britt Butt and I

The Hostesses


Then we had Thanksgiving. I L.O.V.E. Thanksgiving. For the last 3 years Tommy and I have hosted the Yours, Mine, and Ours Family Thanksgiving. Thats is all his parents and all my parents with all of the siblings.Don't worry, I don't do all the cooking. For one I just don't think I could do it and secondly who would want me to do the stuffing when you can have Tena's and no one wants my green beans over my moms. So we all pitch in and make it a family affair. This year the grand total was 15, I think. We have such a blast together. We eat, play games, take pictures, eat, laugh, watch T.V., eat and have just a big ole time! I love the time of year from Halloween to New Years. I know it gets busy but it is just so much fun to me.

And the icing on the cake... I got to watch Josh play in Texas High School football playoffs. If you don't live in Texas this is hard to understand. We love our high school football and you know this cheerleader to the core was in Heaven. They did so great. This was his teams first year to play Varisty and they made it all the way to Regionals. They even got to play on Kyle Field in College Station, where josh blocked an extra point so that his team won by one point in the last quarter. If you can imagine this stupid pregs jumped and started yelling totallly forgetting that I was in this "fragile" state. I got in trouble. No more jumping for me. They ended up losing to Dallas Skyline who were really fast and really mean, but we could not be prouder of our (I almost put little, but at 6'7" he can hardly be called little) 1st Team All District Defensive End.

After the Blocked Kick!

I think that pretty much sums up the last few weeks, showers, turkey, football and family. Yup thats it. I could not be any happier! Love you guys and talk to you soon!!!

Lots Going On!

We have been so busy lately getting everything ready for Luke to make his big arrival. I can't believe that in about 8 weeks there will be a little boy laying in the crib and wearing the clothes in the closet. The sock monkey that has been our "dummy child" for everything from the swaddle lesson to the mini me backpack thing is in for a rude awakening.

A couple of weekends ago we had our first baby shower here in The LJ. Our sweet friends the Gilberts and Kyra hosted it and we had so much fun. I don't have any pictures to post of that right now because in all the hustle and bustle, baby brain took over and I did not take one picture. I know people out there have some but I just haven't got my hands on them yet. We were so spoiled we got A TON of things and everyone was asked to bring a book to start Luke's library. That was the most fun for me. Every time I pulled out a new book I got excited. We got books that I loved as a kid like "Robert and the Rose Parade" and "One Fish Two Fish." Tommy told me later that night that he thought it was funny that I got so excited because he had never heard of ANY of the books we got including "Where The Wild Things Are." But don't sit around and worry about this, I promptly sat him down and read all of the essentials, I mean seriously his son can not be born to a man who has never read "One Fish Two Fish" or "Go Dog Go." It just can't happen, I won't let it. So, crisis averted.

After our shower we went to Silsbee for Zackary's birthday party. That kid is just the cutest thing I have ever seen. He is so much fun. It is hard to believe he is walking now. He loves when people play the guitar so naturally he got one for his birthday day and I am telling you we have a prodigy on our hands. He holds it just like you are supposed to and positions his fingers as if he has a pick in them, it is hysterical. I can't wait to see these two boys playing together.

How Old Is Zackary?

He loves his guitar.

Besides all of that we have just been busy trying to get his room all put together. I have a couple of pictures of it but if I can get some better ones I will post those too. My Aunt Joy made the all bedding and curtains and they are perfect. His curtains even have his initials on them. It has become my favorite room in the whole house and every time I go in there I just smile. He is one blessed little boy to have so many people love him.

Please don't look at the mess on the dresser I am still trying to get organized.

And for all of you our there that have been nagging me about belly pictures (Angie!) here is another one. Also I have added a new feature to the blog, over on the right hand side you can sign up to get e mails sent to yourself when I update, that way you will always know if there is something new up and maybe that will entice some of you to leave comments so that I know people are actually reading this and I am not just rambling on to no one.