Our First Christmas

This was by far our most memorable Christmas yet - it's hard to remember what life was like before our sweet boy was born. After we read the Christmas story this morning, dad prayed and as he was thanking our Creator for my precious baby boy I just lost it ... and so did dad. It's amazing how something can change your life and fill your heart with so much joy. This was truly a special day and one I'll never forget. We have so much to be thankful for!

Jackson with Santa

Family portrait with Santa

Best gift under the tree

Pops and Jackson went out for a little walk and came back to nap

Going through our stockings

Pops opening presents

Jackson in his new Santa shoes his cousin Megan got him

Jackson made out pretty good

Tummy time on our new surfboard

Two Months Old

This month has been quite fun - it's amazing how they progress each and every day. His smiles are real smiles and we now have the most interesting conversations :)

We grow more in love with our little man each day!

2 months old

12 pounds, 6 ounces

23 inches long

First Road Trip

Jackson and I went to Amarillo with dad this past week and had a great time. We took the motorhome which made travels much easier. Jackson did so well for only being 7 weeks old. Dad and I were proud to show him off to our family and friends.

We went and hung out at The Timmons house

Jackson, Charcey, Foster and Ashley

Bath time in the motorhome - Pops loves giving him his bath

Cuddle time after bath

We had dinner with The Andrews and Butler's out at Rocky's house

Jackson, Rocky and Nanny

Pops, Jackson and Averi

Gathered around the dinner table

Kelly (Jake's wife) and Jackson

Jackson and Averi

Four Generations

Me, Jackson (not happy), Papaw, Nanny and Pops

Nanny had the magical touch

In Love

It's amazing how much babies change in such a short amount of time. Jackson resembled his daddy so much in the beginning but he's really taking on a look of his own as he gets older.

We are so in love with our little man!

Bath Time

We love bath time! Jackson gets a little cranky in the evenings so into the sink we go! Getting a bath seems to do the trick - soothes him every time :)

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!

We had lots of pumpkins around this year!

Jackson & Grams - first Halloween

Multiple Generations

I feel blessed Nonnie is able to meet her first great grandchild - I look forward to the memories we'll be able to make in the future.

Four Generations - Me, Nonnie, Gammy & Jackson

Three Generations - Me, Grams, Chris & Jackson

One Month Old

It's hard to believe how fast time goes by - can't believe he's already a month old!

October 28, 2011

Baby Announcements & Newborn Pictures

We had Jacksons newborn pictures taken and sent out his birth announcements. There are times when this still seems so surreal - hard to believe we're now proud parents!

Eventful Two Weeks

Jackson is now 2 weeks old and I'm amazed at how fast it's gone by! As each day comes and goes, mom is learning and things are getting easier.

We are on a pretty consistent schedule during the day and nights are getting better. We're working on keeping him up during the day so he'll sleep better at night which proves to be quite difficult at times as our little boy loves to sleep! My goal is to get him down to only one feeding during the night by the time I go back to work. I read the Baby Wise book and we're doing all that we can to implement the process and so far it's paying off.

We are still battling some gas issues but as of yesterday, I'm eliminating dairy from my diet in hopes that will help. You don't realize how much dairy you eat until you can no longer have it! If it helps our little man digest things easier, it will be totally worth it.

Below are some of our milestones thus far...

Our first bath - he's very soothed by this process

Getting our newborn pictures made - he was such a trooper

Our first OU/Texas game - OU won 55/17

Two week checkup

8 lbs 4 oz and 21.5 inches

Grams reading to Jackson in an attempt to keep him awake

We love our sleep!

Jackson has his first cover shoot for the Dallas Star!

Meet Jackson Lane

Our big day finally came last week and I can honestly say it was a special day I will never forget. I was due on September 22 and as the day approached, I hadn't felt any contractions so had a feeling our little boy was quite content in there. We were scheduled to induce on September 28th and sure enough, Jackson waited for that moment.

Arrival at Baylor Hospital

Checked in at 7:30am

Started my antibiotics at 8:30am

Broke my water at 12:30pm

Contractions quickly started

Got epidural at 3:30pm

Fully dilated at 6:45pm and started pushing close to 7pm

Jackson Lane Gilman

September 28, 2011

7:20pm

Daddy cutting cord

I was so emotional and seeing his face for the first time was the most amazing feeling. We have been waiting for this moment and as expected, he's just perfect

7 pounds, 10 ounces

20.5 inches long

Daddy putting on first diaper

Sweet moment in moms arms

Family photo with our doctor, Dr. Romberg

Pops meeting Jackson

Gammy meeting Jackson

Going home!