jackson all growed up

Last week Jackson and I walked up (litterally up the hill) to play with Madison. We were going to pick up the carpet cleaner, so my hands were going to be full on the way home, but I wanted Jackson to take a ball to play with. So we put this backpack on him and he walked all the way by himself. He looked and acted so big! But we can see he is still "just a little guy", drinking his bottle!

The Huntington

Thursday I was able to take Jackson and Madison to the Huntington Gardens, love that place! It was a bit of a challnege w two kiddos, but my friend Annette was with me, so she help keep an eye out. Props to those who do this all the time! They were really good for the most part, Jackson wanted to walk all the time and not ride in the stroller.

Here we are in the "Desert Gardent" I think it's pretty amazing. Behind the kids you'll see some squatty little cacti that look like they are out of a Dr.Suess book.

Jackson was very captured by this little waterfall, and all the miscreant highschool students walking by were captured by Jackson.

Friday Jackson and I got to spend our first day together since before the holiday, we folded clothes and he playing in the laundry basket for over an hour. He did get into a little mischief... my fault for leaving the cupboard open! You'll notice my shoes in the middle of the fray- Jackson has been wearing anyone's shoes he can put his feet in.

Here is Steven's fish that he killed last weekened spearfishing. It is yes, finally, a calico bass.

Happy New Year

Dear friends and family, the blog obviously took a holiday along w the family. Happy New Year:

Here is Jackson dancing to the music. We were really reluctant to leave Idaho, we didn't want to go, but once we got here, we realized there are some benefits to living in California. We feel very blessed to have the opportunity to be here. Sat we were able to go spearfishing with our friends the Coons.

Happy New Year!

SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN

Sat night we had our ward Christmas party. There was a special guest appearance of everyone's favorite Christmas hero: SANTA CLAUSE! Although not everyone was so excited:

WHO IS THIS BIG FAT GUY?

Here are some of Jackson's friends who were also not so excited:

Taylor (about 3 weeks older than J.)

Drew (1 day older than J.)

Ava (a few months younger) and Vinny, one of Jackson's fav run-around pals.

Madison, the brave soul, was very much ok w Santa.