Petting Zoo and Baseball Game

This weekend was so busy with visits from family and such but we also fit in the petting zoo and a baseball game. I have met these animals once before but this time was a bit more fun as I enjoyed petting them and trying to get their grass. I got to pet some goats, sheep, and a cow. They had the cutest little pigs but they were too fast to catch so I could only watch. It was so funny though because they donkey must have remembered my Daddy because he came and head butted him right in his rear again like he did last time!!! Daddy got some food and we got to feed the animals but it was so hot out that we didn't get to stay too long. It was neat though because at this festival they also had a helicopter and I got to watch it take off, very neat and loud. After leaving the festival I had to get ready for my first ballgame. Mommy's work gives discount tickets with all you can eat and drink to one game per year. This year was the first time that they have gone so we made it a family affair and my two aunts and their families also game. I was such a good boy!!! I even loved the fireworks at the end. I don't think I blinked once during the show. That was my first time seeing fireworks as I was in bed before they happened on the 4th so this was a great experience. Below are a few pictures from my adventures. Also be sure to check the two other new posts below with more pictures. There will be lots more to update on in the next couple of weeks as we get ready for my birthday. I have even gotten another tooth so I am up to 12 of them and 3 more look like they are working their way in! I am loving all the new foods I am eatting and am finally back to sleeping all night long without waking up. Let's hope Mommy didn't just jinx it!!!! I'll post again soon but enjoy for now.

~ Jackson

All the animals there for me to pet.

Daddy and I feeding them, they loved this!

Me and the calf! I loved this part.

I was petting a goat.

Another one of me and the goat.

Brittany and Emerson posing at the baseball game, so silly!

Daddy and Grayson, so cute!!!

Brittany did an awesome job keeping Grayson and I entertained.

I feel asleep on the way home which was 3 hours past my bedtime so I slept in my clothes. Don't I look so cute in the morning???

I had so much fun this weekend! I'm ready for the next adventure.

My Great-Grandparents came to visit from Reno

This weekend I got to see my Great-Grandparents, Bonnie and Larry. They were visiting from Reno and this is the second time I have been able to spend time with them. Though the last time I was only 6 weeks old so I am a lot bigger than I was then. I had a lot of fun with them. I played ball and showed them how I walk and crawl. It was great too because my Grandpa and Grandma Bird brought them here so I also got to spend time with them. I love when I spend time with them because they play with me and according to my Mommy they wear me out so I actually nap. And nap I did, I slept for 3 hours after they left. Below are some pictures from their visit. I hope I get to see them again soon and I would love if Mommy and Daddy would take me to Reno. It would be my first trip to Reno and even Daddy's too.

Love you and can't wait to see you again!

~Jackson

I went right to my Great-Grandpa Larry and didn't make strange at all.

Here I am sitting with Great-Grandma Bonnie and I didn't make strange with her either.

I enjoyed telling them all my stories and just babbling.

Telling Grandpa Tom all about it.

Me with Grandpa Tom and Grandma Lee Ann. Do you think I look like my Grandpa Tom? A lot of people say I do. Not sure that would be so bad :)

11 Months Old - Sorry this is late

Well technically I am now 11 and 1/2 months but this will showcase my 11 month pics with my Pooh Bear and my bumbo along with many other cute ones of me. I have been doing a lot with the weather being so nice and am just picking up speed. I am now walking though I still fall sometimes. I have also figured out how to stand up without using anything but my own legs to get me there. I love playing with balls and putting items into other objects. I have a Noah's Ark Little People and I just figured out there is a door on it and I can put the animals in and out, wow the time I now spend doing that is crazy. I also love to just sit in my room and look at all of my books. In just two weeks I am going to be 1!!! Wow this year has flown by. Mommy and Daddy are excited and sad at the same time. I get to have my birthday party at the beach where we can swim and play on the playground equipment. Now I have to hope it stops raining as the beach is under water right now :( Also hopefully it won't rain on my party day!!! Anyway here are some pictures below and I'll be sure to add lots more.

Love you

~ Jackson

Eatting breakfast.

My first time in my car seat. I was such a little peanut!

My last time in my car seat! Wow what a difference 11 months makes.

Do I look like I know how to throw tantrums and cry?? I think not.

Daddy is teaching me to play frisbee golf. Not sure I am a pro yet.

I can throw it over the gates though!!

My old puppy Snoopy. He had to go live with my aunt as he still doesn't like me much, but I still get to see him so that is good.

So adorable!!! I am always happy when it's feeding time.

I'm pretty sure I am finally as long as Pooh Bear.

I am filling the bumbo nicely. Now if I would use it we would be set.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to my Daddy!!! We had a weekend of fun family times. On Saturday we went to the Anamosa State Park where we spent the entire day outside having a picnic. Mommy and Daddy were worried about how I was going to do but I suprised them and had a blast. I walked around with my push toy most of the time and loved exploring all of the new sights and things to feel. I loved playing in the grass and touching the tree that was next to us. All of my cousins and aunts and uncles were on hand. It had been a long time since we were all together. I was very shy at first but then I came out of my shell. On Sunday we hung out just Daddy, Mommy, and me to have some quiet family time. We watched the Cubs game and did some errands. Below are some pictures from my first outting to the park. Enjoy and I'll be sure to post again soon.

~Jackson

Hm, this is a tree? I liked feeling this.
My cousin Brittany and I. Aren't we cute?

My Uncle Jeffers (Jeff) and I. He is so good to me.

So tired after all of the fresh air and excitement.

I spent most of my day walking around with my toy. Here is my cousin Tye keeping an eye on me.

This goes with the next few pictures as you will see I go from sweet to crazed back to sweet.

Starting to freak out.

Building up the volume.

Letting it all out.

Ok I'm done back to sweet.

All of the Dads with their kids, Uncle Jeff and Brittany, Daddy and Me, Uncle Kurt with Julia, Drake, and Tye, then Uncle Ray with Grayson and Emerson.

Grandpa Wayne with all of his grandkids. Tye, Drake, Emerson, Brittany, Jackson, Grayson, and Julia.

Our cousin picture. Drake, Grayson, Brittany, Tye, Emerson, Julia, and Jackson.

The Waynes!!! Grayson Wayne, Anthony Wayne, Jackson Wayne, and Grandpa Wayne.

Lots of Firsts

Well I have been having lots of fun over the last couple of weeks. I had a few firsts as well. My Grandpa Tom and Grandma Lee Ann came and babysat me and we had a BLAST! I wore them out but they also wore me out but oh so much fun. I can't wait to have them watch me again soon. I also made it to the pool for the first time. At first I cried but then a few minutes later I was crawling all over the place and splashing. I ended up there for almost 2 1/2 hours!!! I am a water baby for sure. I can't wait to get back in and have some more fun. Another huge first is I am starting to take steps. I love pushing my walking toy all over the place and over the past week have started going on my own. Mom and Dad are anxious to see how quickly this turns into me going on my own all of the time. My main issue is I like to run instead of walk :) I am also 10 1/2 months old now and can't wait for my 1st Birthday next month!!! It's going to be so much fun and it's going to be at the lake which is even better as that's what I love to do. Well below are some new pics of me and my adventures and I'll be sure to check in again very soon.

~Jackson

Me in the water splashing around.
I loved crawling through the water fountain.

Grandpa reading me a story.

I'm telling Grandpa all about it.

Grandpa playing football with me and I love this game!

So sleepy!

My new favorite toy, the toilet paper!

Me and my Uncle Aaron.

I'm 10 months old!

Well time is flying by. I am full of energy at all times and am a super happy little boy. I have been doing lots of new things and trying all kinds of new foods. So far the only thing I don't like is eggs which is pretty good as my Mommy is a very picky eater. I guess I'm taking after Daddy when it comes to food. I still love water a LOT so I can't wait to get to the pool. I have used my little one when I can but I want to go into the big one. I also can't wait to go to the beach and on Uncle Jeffers' boat. Snoopy still doesn't like me but oh well I enjoy chasing him as I have become a super fast crawler. I even walk around a lot now when I am hanging on to things. This past weekend I took 3 steps to Grandpa Tom!!! It was quite the event as everyone clapped and smiled at me. I went to my step-uncle's graduation party and met so many new people. I had tons of fun and met my new best friend, Great-Grandpa Don. He and I played catch with a napkin, yes a napkin, for over 20 minutes. As you can see I can have fun with anything. The weekend was very hot! Over 90 degrees and a lot of our events were outside. I also went to the BBQ and Blues festival in town and was excited for the petting zoo but they closed just as we were arriving as the animals were too hot. It was still fun though but I'm sure next year it will be more fun as I'll be able to do a lot more. I am also battling dual ear infections again so I haven't been my usual self but I'm getting there. In two months I'll be 1!!! Wow that is so awesome and I can't wait. I'll have an awesome party and it is going to be at the lake. Anyway that's all for now. I'm sure I'll be walking very soon and will have lots to update over the coming weeks.

Love you!!

~Jackson

I love to kick and this is the face I make while doing it :)

So tired.

This toy is so much fun. I like to crawl back and forth.

Relaxing while watching my Baby Einstein DVD.

Another view of me relaxing.

10 month picture with Pooh Bear. I'm getting longer than him!!!

10 month bumbo picture. I'm fitting in here more and more each month.

Thinking about what trouble I can get into next and realizing Mom has caught me :)

I'm ready for summer!!! Bring on the sun.