My New Guilty Pleasure

I stopped drinking caffeine in high school and besides the occassional craving for a Dr. Pepper, it's been pretty easy to go without.

Until Jackson came along.

Getting up anywhere between 3am and 5am each morning is a tough adjustment for someone who desperately needs their sleep. Once I arrive to work each morning, my first stop is the kitchen to get the coffee brewing. I only drink about a third of a cup but I make up for it with a package of splenda and french vanilla creamer. I strongly dislike the fact that I'm becoming dependent on something to give me a little extra boost in the morning.

I've also had to adjust my breakfast routine which selfishly, has been hard to do. I look forward to my bowl of Special K each morning but most of the time I find myself hurrying out the door with a pop tart in hand. My morning routine has gone from being relatively healthy to now being sugar filled!

Not. Ideal.

But he's worth it!

Three Months Old

Little man is now 3 months old! He's entering into that "fun" stage where he does more than just sleep. He's really starting to show his personality and becoming more playful every day.

3 months old

14 pounds, 12 ounces

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 :)