Home Again

After 9 days in ATX which went by entirely too fast, we are back in Albuquerque and missing our family and friends in the great state of Texas. Here are some highlights from our trip...

My mom's gorgeous Christmas tree (I was disappointed when she told me she didn't put up the big tree like she usually does but the white one was so pretty I wanted to get one for myself!)

Spending time with Meemo & Poppie, Granny, Jannie, Troy and other family and friends

Running around Granny's house like a mad man

Running around Granny's house like a naked mad man

My first trip to Gattiland (Fortunately for Mommy but to Daddy's dismay we don't have those in NM)
Opening presents

Entertaining people at the airport (This was my first time to fly since I learned to walk which made it extra fun for Mommy & Daddy!)

Egg Headed Bow Boy

Jackson fell down in Granny's kitchen yesterday and hit his forehead on the leg of a chair. It looks like he got in a fight or something with the cut next to his eye, the bruise on the side of his head and now the egg between his eyes! Does anyone know where I can buy an infant helmet? After all the drama, Jannie put a bow on his head from the present she gave him. Thank you Jannie!

S-ann-ta was good to me for my first Christmas!

A picture of all of the presents (which were mostly for me).

I started unwrapping before I was supposed to so I opened one of Poppie's presents for him.

That was fun! So I went for some more.

Mommy made us all get dressed and take pictures before we could open presents.

Finally...

We sure missed everyone we didn't get to see this year and thought about Paw-Paw all day since he was in the hospital. Hope you get better soon Paw-Paw, I want you to come and visit me!

Jackson and his BFF

Our friends Nicole and Brian had a baby in early September. Cameron Crafton and Jackson are BFFs! Nicole sent me this picture today and I just had to post it.

Oh Christmas Tree

When Jackson and I got home from running errands this evening I realized that we won't be here to enjoy our tree or decorations after tomorrow. It kind of made me sad. I took some pictures of him standing and walking around in front of it. He is walking so well. Last Friday, he walked all the way around Toys R Us!

Here is a picture of him after the shopping trip. He was exhausted.

A Christmas Photo Shoot

So my plans for our Christmas card didn't work out quite like expected. It happens to be very difficult to get two spoiled yorkies and a very spirited 10 month old all to cooperate at the same time. I think between Scott and I we took 200 pictures. I hope you enjoy some of the reject photos...you'll have to wait to get your card in the mail to see the finished product.

"War Face"

Jackson has this face he makes when he wants something that Scott calls his "war face." He scrunches up his nose, sticks out his lips and breathes loudly. He looks like a Marine running into battle (Full Metal Jacket). Here are photos of the face...

Dear Santa,

I have been such a good boy this year....

I played well with others

I only got a little jealous when my mommy held other people's babies

I entertained myself in the car when my Baby Einstein DVDs got old

I learned to walk, say my Daddy's name and make other funny sounds & faces

I didn't cry when I met you for the first time

And most importantly, I brought smiles to a LOT of people's faces.

All I want is a memorable first Christmas. (Oh, and a new diamond pendant for my mommy. And if he's been good too, daddy and I could have fun if you brought him his own golf cart)

XOXO - Jackson