Road Trip!!

"Mama let me play you a little tune!"

"Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"

"Fixin the car, just like Dada!"

"Mama, I know how to change a flat!"

"Playing the piano with Aunt Jujee"

Off to St. Louis to visit Aunt Jujee, to help celebrate her birthday! Jack had a blast! Of course going to Aunt Jujee's school to see the other kids was a highlight except when Mama was holding Lily, Jack said "NO MAMA NO".....wow I guess Jack is not ready for a sibling! We also visited the Magic House, what a really cool place! We definitely need to go back since I think we only saw about 1/4 of the place! Jack was on total overload! Thanks Aunt Jujee for a wonderful visit and looking forward to coming again!! We love you!!

Happy Birthday DADA!!!!!

Daddy,

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day, you are the best Daddy in the whole wide world! I hope you enjoyed the breakfast Mommy and I made you and I can't wait to sing Happy Birthday and help you blow out the candles! Mommy and I love you very much!!! ROCK ON

Happy Birthday Jujee!!

Jujee,
Happy Birthday!!! Hope you are having a GREAT Day!
I love you!!!

Grandpa Jack

Jack,
It was 8 years ago today that your Grandpa, Mommy's Daddy went to heaven to be with God. It brings tears to my eyes to think that my Dad never had the chance to meet you but we know that we will all be together again some day. He would be so proud of you and honored that you are named after him. He was a wonderful man and Mommy just hopes that she can instill some of the great qualities he was as a parent. We certainly do miss him but know that he is definitely in a happier place!

Big Trucks

Notice the golf ball made it in the case!

"Mommy, off to work like you and Daddy!"

"Mommy, can you see the big trucks?"

Watch out Elmo our new obsession is "Big Trucks". Jack has them hidden in his bed, in the car, in mommy & daddy's bed, you name it we can always find a big truck! Daddy found this cool carry case to hold all the "big trucks". It is like a briefcase on wheels which is great since every morning Jack tells us he is going to work!

As you can tell Jack is ready for baseball season...I know we have awhile but we are counting down the days to opening day :)

A Big Thank You!!!!!!

"Monkey"

"Mommy can you see my smile like Monkey's?"

"Uncle D we got the shirt and it fits great!"


We just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who ordered stuff from Jack's fundraiser from school, you will be happy to know that Jack got the monkey that he wanted! We really appreciate everyone supporting Jack and his school, which we think is awesome! We love you!!

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary Uncle D & Aunt Antha......can't believe it has been 5 years!!

We hope you enjoy your day!!

We love you!!

Happy Birthday Andy!!

Happy birthday Andy...we can't wait for your party tomorrow!

Happy Birthday MeMe

"Meme, where is the frog?"

"Meme, I love opening presents with you!"

Happy Birthday Meme, I know you loved my singing and who know perhaps I will be calling a few more times to sing, as you can tell Happy Birthday is my favorite song! Enjoy your day!

I love you!

Happy Birthday Aunt Jane

"Remember my 1st Ravinia Trip Aunt Jane"

"I Love you Aunt Jane!!"

Happy Birthday Aunt Jane! Hoped you liked my singing to you...I can't wait to help you blow out the birthday candles at your party tonight, I have been practicing all day!

Love you!

Baby, it's cold outside.....Meema!!

"Mommy, can you see me??"

"Mommy, can I wear the scarf at school?"

Jack was having so much fun this morning when we were ready to go outside in the temperature of -21 degrees, that's correct that was the actual temperature!

Christmas in January??

"Driving with Daddy in Great Grandma's chair!"

Jack & Grandma

Jack & Grandpa

Jack & Great Grandma

"Bowling in the country!"

"Uncle D, what does this fish do?"

"New Veggie Tales Movie, can we watch it now??"

"I love my fire truck Uncle D & Aunt Antha"

"Wow, this is a really big truck!"

Well we finally got to have our Christmas with Daddy's side of the family. Jack of course got way too many presents but as you can tell is in LOVE with all of the big trucks! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for hosting and keeping the tree up so it really did feel like Christmas! Thanks to everyone for all the generous gifts. We love you!

Happy Birthday Mandi

Mandi,

Happy Birthday!! Jack wants to say thank you again for letting him help you blow out your birthday candles! Hope you enjoyed Jack's version of "Happy Birthday!" We hope you had a wonderful day!

We love you!

2 Years Ago

A belt and snazzy shoes to match!

You and Daddy putting on a show for Jack TV

Mommy loving on you!

Our 1st family photo

Look at us today!!

Jack, two years ago today Daddy and I met you for the very first time! Actually everyone met you via Jack TV and all fell in love with you as well! You were already 4 months old but we knew you were waiting for us and to be a part of our family! We don't remember our life without you. It is hard for me to put into words the first moment I held you. Of course there were lots of tears and you were dressed so snazzy and we fell more in love once we met. Those 5 days in Guatemala changed our lives forever! You have brought so much love, joy and happiness to our family and I thank God each and every day for you!! Jack we are so proud to be your Mommy & Daddy! We love you so much big boy!

"Happy Birthday Annie"

"Excuse ME"

"Seriously Mommy, no more pictures!!"

Happy Birthday Auntie Annie, hope you loved the way Jack sang to you yesterday! He was quite serious, and when we were practicing it was "Happy Birthday Guncle", so I was quite pleased when he actually said "annie". I guess that is going to be your new name, now all we have to do is get an update picture of you and Jack. This is the 1st weekend Jack was home, he doesn't even look like the same kid :)

We hope you had a wonderful day!!

Ice Cream

"Mommy is this on speaker phone?"

"Can't really talk, need to eat my ice cream!"

"Mommy, I put it in here so it won't drip????"

"Mommy, can we have ice cream at every meal??"

Okay Jack had is first ice cream cone last night. He might have had one at school but this was the first one with Mommy & Daddy. He was quite giddy! As you can see we were calling his "peeps" to tell them about the ice cream. He is absolutely obsessed with the phone and LOVES to call Meema! Uncle Johnny Funn was at our house and then Grandpa came over and brought Jack is favorite cookies...Oreo's, we took them to school today so he could share with his friends!! Grandpa, Jack was quite proud marching in with the cookies this morning and he told the teacher they were from Grandpa...too cute!

Mag Mag & Noo Noo

"Mommy, Can Noo Noo sleep with me tonight?"

"I Love Noo Noo"

"Mommy, how about Noo Noo & Mag Mag?"

Even Mag Mag and Noo Noo love Jack's new bed. Jack went back to school today and was excited to get back playing with his friends! Troy & Racheal were so happy to see Jack they were hugging and kissing him....too cute!

Big Truck

"Mommy & Daddy I LOVE my new bed!"

"Mommy, can you see my big truck/car?"

"Mommy, I am Lighting McQueen"

"Nite Nite, Mommy & Daddy!"

Well Jack has done very well with staying in his "big truck bed." Perhaps it is because he is sick with a double ear infection and too tired to get out of bed, or that he really is listening to Mommy and Daddy and staying in his bed until we come and get him. We have decided to go with the listening. Tonight he actually got to bring a "big truck/car" to bed since he has been so good and listening so well! I am afraid Mommy's baby boy is now a big boy.....where does the time go??

And by the way we took the crib down....no turning back!!!