Playing Catch up!

Okay, so I guess we have been super busy, cause I have not updated the blog since August, whooopps!!!

Let's see... I know I keep saying it, but seriously - Jackson is growning up WAY too fast!! Jackson really trying to say words and babbling alllllll the time. He points to things and babbles his own word for that item. He is still in the first step above the nursery room, but they are starting to talk about him moving up to the next room in the next few months. Just this week he started taking his naps at daycare on a mat instead of in the crib. He has also amazed the daycare staff as to how quickly he can remove his pants AND his diaper while their head it turned.....not good. Rusty and are really enjoying Jackson and each day is a new adventure as to what he just might do next. Great example: tonight Rusty asked Jackson ( just joking around) " Jackson do you need to go potty? " Jackson ran towards the bathroom so I ( following along) took off his diaper and placed him on the potty........he pee-pee on the potty!! Okay, so we are very aware that this is not the norm and he is SO not ready for potty training at 15 months, BUT super excited that he is interested to say the least.

This past Sunday we took Jackson to a local family farm to pick out a pumkin, show him some of the farm animals, and took a hay ride to feed the cows!! He loved it!!!

Cape Cod - July Trip

Whew! So much going on.....

The weekend after Jackson's birthday, we flew out to meet my parents, brother, his wife Shelly, their 16-month old sweet sweet baby girl-Reid, my Aunt Debbie and Uncle Mike. We all stayed in Beautiful Chatham, Cape Cod in a house for a whole week- what fun times!!! We were there to celebrate my mom's BIG 6-0 Birthday and just enjoying being all together on a much needed vacation. It was SO much fun seeing Reid and Jackson play and learn from each other - too cute. Since we were so close to Boston, my good friend Laura and her better half, Do were able to come and hang out on Sunday - always great to see my Laura-Ru!!! Mom and Dad orgainized a local Chef to come into the house and cook us a traditional Maine Lobster dinner. Gi Gi made everyone Lobster Bibs for the dinner- so cute! We took the kids on walks downtown where they both enjoyed their first icecream!! We took Jackson to see the Cape Cod Chip Factory - very cool to see how those yummy chips are made! We also got a night off just me, Rusty, Anderson and Shelly - THANKS GI-GI AND POP POP!! We got to enjoy a kid free dinner with some well deserved wine! We also took some family pictures- thanks to Deb and Mike for grabbing some great shots! Below are some pictures from our trip!

Happy Birthday To You!!!

It is SO SO hard to believe that our baby boy is a whole 1 years old!!! Just to think back on what we ALL went through and accomplished over the last 365 days..... just amazing how quickly time passes by - way too quickly! Fun was had by all for Jackson's big Birthday. We had a pool party at Rusty's Aunt and Uncle's house- Erin and Ricky Presnell. Although the thunderstorms brought the party to a crashing hault, we still managed some great food, dip in the pool, TONS of presents and some yummy cake!! Here are some picutures and a video of Jackson enjoying his cake.

Look out! I'm walking!!

Jackson has been one busy boy since our last post, which was JUST Memorial Day weekend- Whew!! Let's see.....
Jackson is much steadier on his feet now, getting this walking thing down pat! So he is a handfull to keep up with already! Last week, after 7 straight ear infections, we bit the bullet and got Jackson tubes. So far all is going well, knock on wood....

It is so hard to believe my baby boy will be turning One in just a few short days- UH! Just breaks my heart how quickly the first year has flown!! Here are some pics and some clips from over the last few weeks. Enjoy!





Love,

Momma Mazell

Memorial Day Weekend

Whew!!! What a fun / busy weekend!!! Great to see friends and family and as always.....chasing Jackson around. So it is offical! Jackson has taken his first real steps. At a Mazell family cookout on May 22nd, to celebrate Robbie graduating from High School, Jackson took 8 STEPS!!! He is just growning up toooo fast!! We also moved him into the next room at daycare and he is loving the interaction with some of the kids that are walking. Here are some pics from the long weekend.










Love,

Momma Mazell

Celbrating Mother's Day

WE had a BIG time down at the lake with GiGi, Pop Pop, Andy, Shelly and Reid. We were able to enjoy seeing family, soaking up some sun, and watching the 2 newest additions, Reid and Jackson have a BALL!! Here are some pictures from a great weekend!!




XOXO

Momma Mazell

Jackson Makes a Funny Face!

Easter!!!

What a great celebration of Easter with Mom and Dad in town to help celebrate! We visited with Rusty's dad for dinner on Friday night, celebrated my dad's birthday with dinner on Saturday night and celebrated Easter with Chena, Kaylen, Mama Theresa, and my parents with chuch and lunch on Sunday. Whew!!! Busy yet great weekend!! Here are some pictures from Sunday with Jackson in his jon-jon that mom made him. So Adorable!!!

XOXO

Mamma Mazell

On the Move

Jackson is one BUSY BUSY boy!! He is now perfected crawling and pulls up on EVERYTHING. He is so inquisitive to explore everything! Rusty and I are both really enjoying this stage and cannot wait for the next!! Here are some latest videos of our busy little bee!



XOXO

Momma Mazell

Growing up tooo fast!

Jackson has been doing great and exploring into everything! He still has no interest in crawling, but rolling over and over and over- plus he loves standing up if you help him. He is stil eating homeade baby food and thanks to GG, he has TONS of variety!! My parents kept Jackson while Rusty and I went on a 3-day much needed vacation. I qualified for my sales goal trip with my company again this year and we went on a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. We had such a great time, soaking up the sun and the Bahama Momma drinks weren't too shabby....

Here is a video mix of all the fun that Jackson had with GG and Pop Pop while we were away.



Love,

Momma Mazell

Jackson's Baptism

We had Jackson Baptized in my home church on January 23rd at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Hartsville, SC. We were so blessed to be surrounded by friends and family for this WONDERFUL occasion. BIG thanks to my parents who hosted a yummy luncheon following the chuch servies and again to all the family and friends who came from all over!!! Here are some pictures that my Aunt Debbie captured over the weekend!!

Pictures for Daddy!

Rusty's Birthday was January 11th and as part of his birthday I framed some pictures that I took of Jackson. Most importantly, Jackson is in Clemson gear and as you know, I am am Gamecock fan- so putting Jackson in Clemson was truly a present. You are welcome Rusty!!!