Duck Pond

This morning we went to Towne Lake with the St. Gabriel's mom's group. We pushed the kiddos around the lake and fed the ducks and geese. Jackson had a great time. In fact, when we were finished we ran a couple of errands, and he fell asleep near the house. When I got him out of the carseat he woke up and said "Duh! HAHAHAHA!" and then fell back asleep. It was too cute. I guess he was dreaming of the ducks.
I believe this was the first time we have been where he didn't try to eat the bread! What an accomplishment!

Our Weekend

Our friends Tyler, Amanda, and their son Peyton came in town for the weekend. It was so great to hang out with them. Peyton chased Jackson around most of the weekend, and Jackson ran the other way. We tried out our double stroller with the two of them on Friday night.


Along with Amanda, my friends Kristen and Rebekah threw a baby shower for me and Cooper. Jessica also helped plan everything -but couldn't be here. It was great to see everyone. The husbands went out for beer and wings ("man shower"), and we hung around and played with the babies and opened gifts for Cooper.

Holding Henry (Rebekah's little boy) on my belly

Trying to get a picture of all of us and our little boys. Jackson looked like a giant compared to the others. I can't believe how quickly he has grown. We were missing Jessica and her little guy Sam... they are all the way in Denver.

The Blanchers: Adam, Kristen, and precious little Thomas

Henry and Rebekah - enjoying the backyard

Tyler with Peyton

Jackson checking out baby Thomas

Amanda made this adorable diaper cake for me. I caught Colin starting to take it apart while we were cleaning up on Sunday. Luckily I stopped him after he had taken the bear off, and before he touched anymore! I don't want to use the diapers until I have to! It's too cute.

Here's everyone at the shower
(minus Kathy our photographer and Henry who was napping)

Celebratory Dinner

Today Colin got a letter in the mail (finally) saying that he passed both parts of his ABR (physics certification) test. He has been waiting for over 4 weeks to get the results. So, YAY! I am so proud of him. To celebrate we went to eat at P.F. Chengs. Yum!

Jackson's New Room

Jackson is all moved into his new room, and loving his new crib and space to play with his toys. We're pretty much finished with everything - just waiting on his chair to be reupholstered and a few other details.

Jackson loves to sit in the chair and read books. This chair actually belongs in the nursery -but until his arrives, we will be using Coopers.

Here are the curtains I made - they turned out okay, just a little crooked! : )

The crib converts to a toddler bed -but we want to keep him "contained" as long as possible!
I actually made my first crib skirt too - of course I spend so much on the fabric that it would probably be cheaper to buy one, but at least I get a sense of accomplishment.

My attempt at painting ... I tried to match his sheets.

The books never stay put away for long

Balloon Festival

Last night we went to the Plano Balloon Festival with our friends Lucie, Aaron, and McKenzie. Jackson had a wonderful time - as we knew he would because he is CRAZY about balloons - from helium to hot air, he doesn't discriminate. I was really hot and tired just from walking from the parking lot, but then again I get that tired walking from the couch to the fridge lately. Once we sat down and began watching the balloons launch, everyone had a great time.

Loving the Balloons

Fascinated ...

The Gibsons

Our Favorite Balloon

And the Light Up!