Jackson and Santa

My parents came into town for a Christmas visit on their way to visit Aunt Debbie and Uncle Mike in Florida on Wednesday. We took Jackson to James Island County Park to meet Santa for the first time. He wasn't really sure what to think about all of it......

Whew! 5 months and growing!

It has been a while since my last post and Jackson has been SO BUSY doing SO MANY THINGS!! Jackson is now 5 1/2 months old and is so fun to watch! We started introdcuing food to him mid-NOvember and now he is a pro at eating carrots, bananas, sweet potatos, peas, peaches, apples, plums, and pears. My mom and dad came for a visit early November and mom made a TON of homeade baby food - THANK YOU MOM!! Jackson started Daycare in December and so far is loving that too! The newest news is that Jackson is sitting up and rolling over! It won't be too long until he is crawling......whew! Here we go!





Love,

Momma Mazell

Super Jackson!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

3 months old!!

Jackson continues to be a WONDERFUL baby and becomes more of a joy each day!! Since about mid-September he is sleeping through the night, bottle at 6:00pm, asleep by 7:00pm and wakes up between 5:00am and 6:00am. He continues to coo and talk to us in his own language as he begins to find his own voice. His head control is pretty good and he is now able to sit in this bouncy seat and loves it!!



All my love, Momma Mazell

Jackson's 2 month photo shoot

We took Jackson for his 2 month pictures on Sunday and BOY OH BOY could I send my entire bank account on this kid!!!

Just to catch you up on Jackson.... He is staying pretty alert and busy during the day and after a 6pm feeding, he goes to sleep around 7:30pm. He has been sleeping from 7:30pm until 2:30am!! Let's hope this keeps up- this is great for me and my sleep!! Ater the 2:30am feeding he goes right back to bed and doesn't wake back up until it is time to get up for the day at 6am. He is so funny to watch! He is starting to see further and further and it makes my heart melt when smiles at me!! Love it! Rusty's mom, Chena is keeping him durning the day, but on October 1st, he will start daycare. Rusty and I are doing great- just still working on a routine and trying to figure out this whole parenting thing...... LIFE IS GOOD!

Splish Splash Jackson is taking a Bath

Jackson is now 8 weeks old and is so busy!! He has his 2 month check-up appointment this Thursday- with shots- Boo! But I can't wait to see what they say about his weight and growth. I wanted to share some pictures of Jackson during bath time....he LOVES taking a bath!! Special thanks to Grandma Chena for his new stylish bathrobe!! Tooo Cute!







Love,

Momma Mazell

Busy Busy Baby Boy

It is so hard to believe that Jackson is over 5 weeks old and almost 12 pounds!! He has been such a great baby and starting to make some noises- too cute!! Here is a recent picture of him in an adorable outfit that Grandma Gwen made for him!!

Adventures in Hartsville

We had a GREAT week in Hartsville with Mom and Dad to enjoy life on the lake for all to enjoy Jackson! While we were in Hartsville Jackson had several adventures!! He had his first bath, his first boat ride and he surprised us all when he rolled over TWICE!!! The last night we were there Rusty caught a 5 pound Bass- not sure which was bigger...Jackson or the fish??

Jackson's First Bath


Jackson's First Boat Ride


Jackson ROLLS OVER!!!!

Jackson and Daddy

We have enjoyed our Flip Video that Andy and Shelly gave us to capture some Jackson time. ENJOY!!

He's FINALLY here!!!!

WOW!!!!!

Jackson Davis Mazell has arrived!!

Born July 9, 2010

4:16pm

8 lbs

21.5 inches long

Mom and baby are doing GREAT!!

Here is Jackson in the gown that my father, my brother and I all came home from the hospital in over ther years. A great family tradition to continue to pass along........

All our love,

Momma Mazell

Time is closing in...

It is so hard to believe that my pregnancy journey is coming to an end, but excited for the arrival of Jackson and to begin my journey as a Mom!!!

As things stand right now, I will be admitted to The Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in West Ashley on Sunday, July 11th at 5:00 and they will start pitocin the next morning. With that being said, unless Jackson decides to come on his own this week (which I pray he does) we will be blessed with a handsome baby boy sometime July 12th!!!!

I am still hanging in there, but honestly I am SO SO ready for Jackson to be here!!! I will have my computer savvy brother here while I am in labor to update the blog on how things are moving along.

All my love,

Soon-to-be Momma Mazell
(real soon we hope!!!)

He's going to be a BIG Boy.....

Rusty and I went on Wednesday for our weekly check-up (about 36.5 weeks) to find out what Baby Jackson has been up to......

Jackson is head down / face down which is a good thing!! He is already measuring 7.7 lbs and the Doctor believes him to be 8.5 to 9 lbs at time of delivery!!! WOWZIERS!!

Jackson is doing well though with still some room to grow and has a healthy heartbeat, etc. We go back next Wednesday to continue our weekly check-ups, so I am just waiting on him to show his handsome little face!!!!

Love,

Soon-to-be Momma Mazell

Tick Tock Tick Tock....

My last Doctor's appointment on Monday, June 7th was for my 35 week check-up, but I measured at 37 weeks. So I am having an ultrasound done next Wednesday morning to check on Jackson's size and a better estimate on my due date. Jackson could be here sooner than we thought!! Whooooo Hooooo!!!! I will post again next week with an update!

Love,

Soon-to-be Momma Mazell

Room is ready... waiting on baby!

I have looked back over all blog posts that I have made and it is truely amazing how the time has flown by and I am now on the home stretch....... less than 7 weeks till full term!! Although I have been preparing for Jackson since last October, it is just so hard to believe that I will get to meet him in about 7 short weeks. WoW!!

Big news from over the weekend- RUSTY FELT JACKSON KICK!! Rusty has been very patient and has tried a number of times waiting with his hand on my belly- and nothing! Well all of his patience paid off - Jackson was busy in my belly and kicked Rusty about 5 times this weekend. Where I have felt Jackson tumbling around for months now, I can image how cool it was for Daddy Rusty to finally feel his son's movement for the very first time. Very cool moment! :-)

All my love,

Soon to be Momma Mazell

Pictures of Jackson's Room

I am so thrilled with the way the crib vinyl lettering turned out- I just had to share!!! So so cute!!

Introducing.........

Just SO excited to share that we have picked out Baby Mazell's name.....

JACKSON DAVIS MAZELL

We are soooooooooooooSoooooo excited!!

XOXOXO

Momma-to-be Mazell

Baby Mazell's First Party

Just wanted to share a picture from today.....


My office threw me a surprise baby lunch!! So Sweet!! Thank you Regina, Erin, Sally and Jessica!!! And they all wore Blue for my baby Boy!! Too Cute!

Baby Mazell is Bbbbuuuusssy!

I am so sorry it has been so long since my last entry, but Baby Mazell has kept me very busy lately!! I am now in my 26th week and cannot believe that July 12th is inching closer and closer!! Baby Mazell is really starting to move around more and more! Rusty loves to talk to the baby and is already giving him fatherly advise- too cute! We have had all great check ups latley and are moving right along with little to no problems. Below is the latest picture of my growing belly- whew! :-)

My mom is working on some ADORABLE curtains and crib bedding that I will add pictures of to my next entry ASAP.

Love,

Momma-to-be Mazell

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!!

It is soooooo hard to believe that we are already at the halfway mark on our Baby Mazell pregnancy journey!! I am 20.5 weeks and counting!! Still aiming for a due date mid-July.

What a GREAT weekend!!! Mom and Dad came into town on Saturday to help get some things done around the house- THANK YOU MOM AND DAD!!! Then my sweet sweet husband totally surprised me with a surprise 30th Birthday party!!! So So much fun- Great Bar-B-Que that Rusty's Dad made and oysters and cake for all to enjoy!! Rusty and I went to the Doctor on Monday and found out that we are having a BOY!!! The tech zoomed in on a picture and said- "Would either of you like to take a guess at the sex of your baby??" And Rusty said, " That's my BOY!!!!!!" So adorable and a moment I will always cherish!! Here are some pictures of our recent visit!

XOXOXOX

Momma-to-be Mazell