Jackson Update!

Sorry it has been so long since I've posted. I have a lot of updating to do, but first lets start with another Jackson update! This boy continues to grow like a weed! He looks like such a big guy now that he walks all the time. He is also constantly babbling and seems to have a lot to say. He has several new words this month, but most of his words revolve around animals - their names and the sounds they make. He is such a lover of animals. We think it is so sweet! He continues to be all boy! He is curious and energetic and never stops unless it's to read a book. He throws a ball very well and is also a little monkey climbing and jumping on everything! Jackson is quite the personality. He loves to be silly and make us laugh we can tell this kid is going to be so funny as he grows up. We truly love watching him grow.

We've had a busy month. We made a last minute trip to Charleston to hang out with friends. Jackson got to go on a boat for the second time and got to play on the beach. He also made another trip back to the farm, but this time was to go to the pumpkin patch. He is so intrigued by pumpkins! We did spend a few weekends around home which was nice for a change. I will update more on the past few weekends soon. But here are a few more updates on the little man:

• Gross motor skills - this boy not only walks now, he runs! He moves so quickly. It didn't take long to transition from his slow, wobbly pace to now moving with much more confidence and speed. He also climbs on everything - the couch, toy box, shelves, chairs, coffee table - you name it! He loves the challenge of it and uses our furniture as a jungle gym!
• Fine motor skills - we've worked on coloring a little this month. He will make a few marks but then just chew on the crayon. My mom also worked with him on using a spoon. Again, he shows a little interest but usually just picks the food off of the spoon.
• Language skills - Jackson is saying more and understanding more every day. A few of his current favorite words include pukin (pumpkin), ducka-ducka-duck (ducky), moo, Beau (the name of one of our cats), and bampa (grandpa). We can't even mention the word grandpa around him or he goes nuts! 
• Teeth - all four molars cut through this month! I'm so glad too because they were moving so slowly and I felt bad for the little man. He is a trooper though.
• Eating - he continues to eat pretty well. His favorites are fruits, dairy, and bread products but he does eat vegetables and meats too. He is hit or miss with the meats but we continue to try them. He still loves his milk. He has gained over 2 lbs since his one year check up and I believe that it is from the milk.
• Sleeping - he is still napping twice a day and sleeping about the same at night. As of lately, he usually takes one really long nap and one shorter, or two naps that are about 1 hour and 15 minutes. He has also been sleeping in a little later lately. Fingers crossed this continues!

Jackson continues to love books. He can sit and flip through books forever. He also brings books to me to read to him all day. I love this! He points out animals in the books and makes their sounds. He is learning to use shape sorters properly, and can find objects when you tell him to. For example, I will ask him where the cow is on a puzzle, not only will he show me that cow but the cow on the shelf and the cow on Cooper's collar! Smart boy. I'm sure that I'm leaving something out here, but I'm going to wrap it up with a few pics. I hope you guys can enjoy this silly boy as much as we do!

We took a little family walk at the park and then played on the swings. Although it is hard to tell from the picture, he really does enjoy it. :)

My little laundry helper! He loves playing in the basket. Somehow it got flipped on top of him though and he couldn't get out! ha

Taking a walk with mommy and cooper on a beautiful fall day!

Just trying to put mommy's glasses on....is this how they go?

Strong boy pushed over his basketball goal! He's trouble....

About five minutes later he crawled through the cat door and up the stairs. His main goal = splashing in the water bowl. 

Our little bookworm! He LOVES books so much. He pulls all the books off his shelf daily and flips through them. 

These are a few pictures from his gymboree class. We've been going every Tuesday and he likes running around and climbing! He also likes the bubbles at the end of class. 

My little monkey! Love his expression in this one. 

A shot from the pumpkin patch. This kid was in pumpkin heaven!!

I promise to have more of an update later! Hugs to all!