Happy Valentine's Day!!

Happy Valentine's Day to you all. I always say this is a holiday that Hallmark loves. But, we had a nice day. Eric and Jackson bought me really pretty pink tulips and a bottle of wine. I got a card from Jackson that was just too cute. We colored a picture/card for Eric from Jackson. He loved it. Jackson is really into tracing his hand, so we traced his hand on the card. I cooked dinner and Eric went to bed and I went to Mary's to scrap. Another day at the Smith's.

Jackson is finally feeling better. Not eating very much, but his fever is finally down. A week with a baby with a fever is not a fun thing...let me tell you. It's not that he was bad, I was a nervous wreck. He is such a good boy, you would really never know that he was sick. Accept that he really didn't want me out of his sight. I am still battling the cough and blowing my nose alot...3 more days of antibiotics and hopefully it will be heading out of my system.

Well, I have pictures to add, but don't have time right now, so I will post some later. Hope you all had a nice Valentine's Day.

My poor little man...

Well, after the last two nights of Jackson running a high fever, I called the doctor today. She was unable to see him and thought it would be best to take him to the ER. He ran a fever from Sunday until today. The highest being 102.8. I took him in this morning and they took a culture of his throat. The test came back negative, but the dr. said that 80% of the time, they grow positive within 48 hours. So he decided to treat him anyway and gave him Zithromax. OK, have any of you ever tried to give a child medicine that they hate? It took some real coaxing and I still don't think he got all of the first dose. We will try again tomorrow. The last two nights have been awful with him not sleeping and not wanting to be away from me. He slept with me and tossed and turned most of the nights. He is sleeping soundly right now and I am hoping that it will continue. It probably wouldn't be so bad but I am sick with a sinus infection. I was at the dr's on Monday. So please say a quick prayer that this will pass soon.

Welcome Baby Gress!!

Little Baby Gauge Gress was born yesterday. Mike, Erica and baby are doing well. He weighed 8lbs 1oz and was 21 inches long. She was 2 weeks early and he was that big already. Can you imagine what he would have been had she gone another 2 weeks?!! Congratulations to you!!

HELP!!!!!

Ok, so, I think my son has hit the "terrible twos". Oh my word... He will look at me when he knows he should not be doing something and just grin and do whatever he wants over and over and over and over... Please for all you moms out there, tell me this to shall pass!!!!! I put him in the corner and we have to laugh, because he is hilarious. Like right now, he is hitting the lamp shade and looking at me and shaking his head saying no no no. HELP!!!!!!

I also want to say congratulations to Beth and Scott. Happy that you will have another little one to love.

Hello to all. Thought I would post some pics and let you know what we have been up to. Jackson turned 2 on January 17 and we had a "Blue's Clues" party. He had a ball and recieved many gifts. It's always hard to have a birthday right after Christmas. The child has so much. Oh well, I guess that is what being a kid is all about.

This is Daisy. She is the most spoiled dog I have ever seen. We tell people the way she sleeps and I don't really think people believe us. So, here is the proof.

So, most of you know that I am addicted now to scrapbooking. I take pictures of everything. This is Jackson getting his 1st haircut being 2 years old. I even had Janelle save me some hair so I could scrap it.

Jackson loves Janelle, and Timothy. She is so good with him. When he is finished and we are getting ready to leave, Jackson gives them hugs and kisses. It is so cute.

The next few are of his birthday party.

Jackson and Aiden eating at the diner. Mom and Dad bought this for him for Christmas. He loves it!!

Mamaw Mary and Gabe

Aunt Dawn and Austin

Ok, so I have to explain this gift. I used to work at the Sportzone for Nick...most of you know him. I still, to this day, call him "Sunshine". Soooooo, Uncle Nick decided last year to start torturing me through my son. Last year Jackson recieved a donkey that plays music, dances and sings horribly. Of course, this was one of his favorite gifts last year. This year, Uncle Nick bought him a Ford truck. It makes all kinds of noises. It also plays the song, "Walking on Sunshine". Too funny Uncle Nick...and I'm sure that Auntie Emily had NOTHING to do with this. Thank you both Emily and Nick. We enjoyed having you here.

This is Jackson's new Harley. Grandma and Grandad got this for him. He absolutely loves it.





This is the cake that I made. Mary came over and helped me with it. It was not easy, but I think it turned out really cute.

Jackson doesn't get much sugar. I prefer him to not have it. So anytime the child gets a bit of sugar, he doesn't like it. Which is fine by me. He didn't care too much for the cake.

This is Maggie Shannon. Robin's little one. She is 18 months and is the cutest little thing. She had lots of fun. Jackson had his first "kiss" that day from a girl.

Jackson and Aiden playing.

Maggie bought Jackson a Baby Einstien guy that goes in the tub. He loves this thing. Here are few pics of him playing in the tub with it. He will also love playing with it this summer at Grandma and Grandad's pool.