5 Year Check Up

Jackson had his 5 year well check last week. Boy, was I dreading this just as much as he was. His 4 year check up proved to be a nightmare. He was literally kicking and screaming the entire time, even before the shots were brought in. Thankfully with a few pep talks leading up to the visit, he did great! Toby was working and I had no choice but to bring Emily, so grandma came along to help. Jackson requested that she hold his hand during the shots. Luckily he only had to get two shots and a flu mist up his nose. The great news is that he will not require anymore immunizations for 6 years! He weighed in at 36 lb 4 oz (18%) and was 41 inches (22%). He passed his eye (20/30 vision) and ear test with flying colors. The doctor thought he looked great and seems to be right on track with all of his milestones.

Jackson is such a talkative, witty, creative, and sweet boy. We are so thankful to have such an overall great kid. We tell him all of the time what a great boy he is. Of course, he has his moments of crabbiness, not listening, and messing with his sister but overall he is such an easy going kid. He is a pretty picky eater but is getting a little better about trying new things. Things I can never go wrong with are macaroni and cheese (ronin), peanut butter sandwiches, chicken nuggets, and hot dogs. He also really likes yogurt, broccoli and carrots which is great. He loves playing with his Legos and his new "worker man" tools that he got for his birthday. He also likes putting on his "work boots"  and working in the yard with his rake and shovel. He is excelling at riding his bike without training wheels. We have even taken some fairly long rides with him on his own bike!  He loves watching various shows such as Curious George, Thomas the Train, and PAW Patrol. He loves movies even more! One of his favorite things to do is watch Transformers, or any movie for that matter, with his dad. He really enjoys spending the night over at Bobby's and playing on her or grandmas ipad. Some of the cutest things he says: constructions=instructions, patterin=pattern, wilnt=wont. I absolutely love that he wants me to rub his back every night after prayers, then he always says "check on me in one minute". No matter how long I wait to go back in, even if its just 5 minutes, he is always asleep! I could go on and on about all of the cute things he does. I really hope, that even years from now, I will remember the sweet things he does and what he is like at this very moment. If only I could freeze time! We love you to the moon and back, Jackson Reid Timmons!

 

 

 

 

 

Bounce House Birthday Party

The Sunday after Jackson's birthday we had his Ninja turtle party. It was at the Siskey YMCA, which is where I work out several times per week. The kids got to bounce in a bounce house that was set up in the gym. Afterwards, we had snacks and cake. It was a very simple yet enjoyable party. We had a good turn out, with about 17 kids and their parents!

 

 

 

 

 

Happy 5th Birthday, Jackson! (And, Happy First Day of the Last Year of Preschool)

I can hardly believe that my "baby" boy is 5 years old! He has been soooo excited for his birthday for weeks now. His actual birthday happened to be the first day of school which is also very exciting for him. He is in his last year of preschool :( He has two wonderful teachers again this year. Fortunately, he took a few camp sessions this summer and they were his teachers, so he is already familiar with them both. We are looking forward to a fun filled year, although I just know it is going to fly by. Bobby, Pa, and grandma came with me to pick Jackson up from school that afternoon. That night we celebrated with pizza at Mellow Mushroom by request of the birthday boy!




Checking out the decorations

Special birthday pancakes

 

 

Obligatory First Day of School Photo



He got to wear the birthday crown!

Eating in the bus at Mellow Mushroom

We were celebrating Bobby's birthday too



Just a random pic I had to share

Chris, Hannah, and Cy visit!

Over Labor Day weekend Chris, Hannah, and Cy came to Charlotte for a visit. We were thrilled to have them. Hannah and Cy had been in Naples and actually arrived a couple days before Chris. So, I got lots of quality time with my precious nephew! :) While they were here we visited some parks, the pool, and had a party for all of our September birthdays. We even fit in a cousin photo shoot courtesy of my talented photographer friend, Leah. It proved to be quite difficult with the two little ones but as usual she managed to get some great shots! One afternoon, Toby and I got out with just Chris and Hannah showing them around Charlotte a bit. Of course, this involved bar hopping. The grandparents were nice enough to babysit for us. It was so nice spending several days with them, as we don't get to see them enough.



Family time at the park



Lets get this party started...

Someone needed a little cat nap first

 

 

 

Gotta love pinwheels

 

Happy Birthday to mom, Hannah, Jackson, and Cy!!

 

 

 

And for a look at the photo shoot....