Two weeks in Tennessee

We've had a busy few weeks! Mike, Jackson, and I met my family in VA for Abbey's graduation a couple of weeks ago. It was a short trip but fun to all be together. This was the first Mike and I had seen Galen since his deployment and the first time Jackson met his uncle. The two seemed to hit it off! Abbey's ceremony was changed due to weather and poor girl was one of the last names to be called, but it was worth the wait. She is now a graduate! Congrats sis!

Mother's day was the following day. We spent most of the day in the car; however, we got to have breakfast with Mike before we parted ways. I received a card, flowers, necklace, and a new diaper bag/clutch from him and Jackson. My Uncle Scott, Aunt Tina, cousin Mallory, and Grandma were all at the house when we arrived to TN. Uncle Scott made a delicious dinner for us to cap off the special day. Although the day was pretty uneventful, it was still incredibly special to me. I've enjoyed being a mother the passed 9 months and feel very blessed to have Jackson as my son. He is truly a gift from God and treasure I  it each and every day.

Jackson and I have been in TN for two weeks now. The first week was pretty low key for the most part. We mostly hung around the house with mom, dad, and grandma. During the second week I was able to visit with several old friends and many of them got to meet Jackson for the first time. I just love catching up with friends and am happy when we have the time to do so because we don't always have time to visit many people when we make a quick trip to TN. Jackson and I also spent one night in Clarksville with Abbs, Galen, and Kylie and then got to bring Kylie back to Murfreesboro with us. The two kiddos just LOVE each other. It melts my heart to see them interact. Kylie is such a great older cousin. Love that girl!

Jackson has had a fun time at grandma's and grandpa's house. They have great outdoor space so we tried to spend as much time outside as we can. He got in the pool for the first time and loves the water! He also got to swing in the baby swing, play in the grass, go on walks, and play out in the sun room. He has been napping pretty well since being here but night time is another story....for some reason he is waking up once at night. Some nights he goes right back to sleep and others he is up two plus hours! Mommy is exhausted. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that his sleep pattern returns to normal when he is back in his own room.

We are heading home in the morning (yay!). Daddy misses us and we miss him very much! Although we have enjoyed being with family and catching up with friends, we are ready to be home and back in our normal routine.

Here are some pics from our trip. Love to all!

Here are a few with Auntie Abbs in honor of her graduation!  

  

Abbey with her family right before the ceremony. 

More graduation pictures. 

Meeting Pistol for the first time! Don't mind his crazy face, just a new phase he is going through! ha

Visiting with Cowley! Again, crazy face.

Reading a book with cousin Kylie. He loves this girl! 

Morning snooze with gramps! 

Play time in grandma and grandpa's backyard!! 

More fun! And Galen fulfilling a life long dream of baby wearing. 

Baby Hayden visited us for a little pool time. Someone got jealous when mommy tried to hold Hayden so I ended up with both boys. 

In the pool with Jenny and Hayden!

Kyle and Kellie had us over for a play date. Jackson was not as friendly as Kyle....it was a little close to nap time and every time that Kyle made a noise Jackson let out a cry! 

Sweet Kyle trying to console Jackson. 

In honor of Mother's Day. Love this boy more than anything!