STAR SCHOLAR!

We are SO proud to announce that Jackson was Star Scholar today! This is HUGE for him. He not only had to go all day without getting into trouble but exceeding all expectations. 

We made a point to call grandma and papa as well as nana and big pa to deliver this awesome news. Jackson thought it would be funny to play a joke on his grandparents and told them he was on pause, which is the worst possible place to be, because he punched someone. He's a joker and wouldn't actually do that though. Silly boy! 

Catching up with Jackson!

My BIG boy is now 6 1/2 and it's hard to believe! 

He's doing great in school! He's reading between a 1st and 2nd grade level. He is WAY above average in the testing areas and met his goal for the year right after the first of the year. Jackson's biggest challenge at the moment is behavior...it's SO hard not to talk or act up when you are completing assignments quickly and have free time. He is a talker!

Jackson loves video games at the moment and playing on the computer. Superheroes are his biggest interest, especially Batman. He is a sweetheart and still loves cuddling with mommy. He's a great big brother to Austin and tries to play as much as Austin will let him. He's very protective of his brother and when he gets the occasional comment about his little "sister" (he looks nothing like a girl), Jackson is quick to let them know politely that he has a BROTHER!

I just looked back and realized its been a year since my last post!

Here's a few pics of big brother:

Catching up with Austin!

Weight: 18lbs 8oz

Height: 29.5 inches

I know it's been a LONG time since I last posted, but Austin is doing wonderful!!! We've been busy with doctor appointments, birthday parties, etc. Austin turned one on September 21st and he celebrated with close family. Here are a few pictures from his party...

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Austin had his 15 month check-up not long ago and is healthy, healthy! I'm sure many remember all we went through with Austin having a milk protein allergy. I'm excited to say that it is complete resolved and he is now on whole milk. We are also giving/mixing with Pediasure to increase the calories since he is still on the small side. He is eating table food by the fist full and will eat anything you give him. He has 16 teeth (that is not a typo) so eating is no issue other than shoving too much in at a time. 

Developmentally he is catching up everyday and is really close to walking. He takes a few steps and can really walk just lacks confidence. You can't look away for a second because he is on the move and into everything! He knows how to comb his hair and is starting to use a spoon. He loves music and will dance or bob his head. His vocabulary is increasing everyday and his favorite word is "cook" for cookie. 

Here are some more up to date photos since I start a post but haven't finished one in a while. Hoping to do better!