Something new

Just felt Cole's first tooth!

What a big boy!

tricky tricky

Have a grape juice orrrr...maybe a red wine stain or two? Spent countless dollars on carpet cleaners that have failed you miserably??Well I have the solution for you


1. mix equal parts dish soap with hydrogen peroxide
2. let solution soak into the stain for one minute
3. Wipe solution off carpet with a wet towel.

Works like a charm. You're welcome.

Worn out

We are back from Palm Springs and one thing is for certain...vacations are not what they used to be b.c (before Cole) We did have a good time, but I am much too exhausted to write about it.

Instead I leave you with a video of Luke trying to wear Cole out before our flight home. I'm not sure who was more tired after this, Luke or Cole....



It worked. Cole (& Luke) slept the whole flight home.

Cole learns to clap

Being a mom makes you really appreciate the little things.



Wow, I thought he couldn't get any cuter and then he clapped.

hello sunshine

Cole's pediatrician once told me that most people who live in Oregon are seriously lacking Vitamin D in the winter.   I took this information and jokingly said to Luke, "A doctor told me I'm lacking vitamin D and you should probably take me somewhere sunny". And to my surprise,  he bought it.

         He said we could go on vacation in two weeks and get this.....I could pick the destination and he would take me anywhere I wanted. My first thought was HELLO HAWAII...but then I remembered I had a 6 month baby boy. I decided to stay close because Cole will be joining us. (and have you ever been on an airplane with a baby???) The shorter the flight the better. So the Jackson family will be going to palm springs in 2 weeks.
    Do you need a vacation?? Tell your husband you are feeling the affects of Vitamin D deficiency too!

Cole learns to chew

Bias? Maybe. But every thing my baby does is adorable.

The man I love feeding the baby I love?? Yes please. and thank you  

Adam&Eve

 Luke's brother Joey is getting married to my friend Heather this August! We couldn't be more excited. Since I love all things wedding...I've been searching wedding blogs and trying to come up with some  creative ideas for them. I came across this cake topper and laughed so hard I almost peed.

It is indeed....creative