Bad Weather, Cool Boy

Sometimes you just have to get outside! We needed fresh air even though it was damp and cold out, so yesterday and today we got out.

This pic reminds me of Brian at this age

Jackson loves pointing to the sky and finding airplanes and clouds.

Looking at an airplane

Jeremy made over

Stylin' in his Nike gear

Speed was the game! He had some serious energy to burn off

I like the comfy look he has going on here. He doesn't usually dress this baggy! His sweatshirt came in from the Children's Place (huge sale online right now) and it is a little big on him. It did shrink some in the dryer after he wore it yesterday. 3T! I can't believe I'm already buying 3T. Some of his long sleeved 2T stuff is already too small. Pants too, 24 months are already too small.

Originally, I couldn't find the white toboggan, so I gave him one of mine :) He never knew there were Disney princesses on the back Haha! I got a huge kick out of it. He probably wouldn't have minded anyway, but one day he might get me for it.

This last one I just have to throw in because I think it is too sweet.

We did a lot of resting on the past 4 day weekend!

I went into Publix today and promised myself I was only going to buy the really good specails with coupons, so that is what I did. It felt nice! These were all BOGO plus coupons that either came in the paper or I printed.

$2 with tax at Publix. Jack is going to love the yogurt especially!

 I had to hit up Rite Aid too. The Proctor and Gamble promotion came at a perfect time, we needed to stock up. So this was a combo of P&G coupons, a gift card I earned from previous deals (that cost me nothing but tax) and then money back in register rewards.

$21 out of pocket, but I got $13 back. The diapers alone were $19.99 so I am happy with it!

Those were my deals today. I have a little more to do this week since I have to stock up while things are all free or close to free! Next week will be all new stuff so I have to get it while I can....every week...but it's fun. So the doctor has me on Meclizine and it takes me forever to get going once I wake up, hopefully tomorrow will be better.





28

I laughed so hard the night of my birthday. I'm not sure what had gotten into Jackson, but he was in the mood to be a comedian, and that made my day. Jeremy didn't get home until around 4, but I had plenty of entertainment.

We chose Smokey Bones for dinner and I'm not sure why (we had a ten dollar off coupon and I'm cheap, that is why). Anyway, we should have chosen Carrabba's or Longhorn Steakhouse but I wasn't sure how kid friendly they are. We have never been to either one. Smokey Bones is okay...but nothing special. So while we are in the restaurant things were going fine until we were almost ready to leave. At that point it was time for Jackson's 3rd diaper of the night. I couldn't believe he had gone through 3 wet diapers, we only live 10 minutes from this place and I only packed 3. I was trying to lighten the load in the diaper bag (for once). So I grabbed the final diaper and wipes from the bag and off we go. While I'm changing him in the end stall on the little changing table the new diaper's tape and the left side of the diaper rips right off the side. Jackson knew it was bad and he took a time out from howling to say "oh frick". (I have to get him away from saying this word! I know it isn't a bad word but still, it is what it is. He has heard us all say it.) He always howls in public bathrooms because he likes the echos. Well at this point I had not realized we were totally out of diapers so I rigged Jack's diaper the best I could, while both of us were laughing, and went back out to get the bag from Jeremy.

We get back into the bathroom and I put Jack back on the table, and trash the diaper. Reach into the bag and realize great, we have no diapers left and I just tossed the last half diaper we have left into the trash can. I just looked at Jackson and started laughing and he glared back at me for a minute and started chuckling the cutest little laugh, and then he peed on both of us. At this point I'm glad the changing table was located within the handicap stall and not out near the sink like many are. I stood there debating on what to do with my pants less little boy and all I could do was laugh. On a bad day I probably would have cried. He laughed too but he was wanting down. I said a fast "Dear God please let there be a diaper under his extra change of clothes" and to my surprise there was a spare! Until then, I was thinking about stuffing his pants with paper towels to get him home, or going out into the dining area and looking for a baby his size and asking to borrow a diaper. That was a first.

My huge plant from Mom that I love

Up close before dinner

First ever flower cake from Dad! So pretty

I have been working on printing our blog book, and realized that I love the days that I went into more details about stuff. The memories I have are enhanced by the small things I have already forgotten. So warning: as you can tell, I'm making time and bringing the details back.

When we got home from dinner Jackson was like a mad man after my cake. He has started eating more, and I'm sure that contributed to his excitability, but he also has realized the he LOVES cake. Just like his mommy. It is my addiction, it haunts me at the grocery store and takes over my mind when it is in my house. So yes it is gone now and I think that we are all better off this way

I don't care if it is a girly wand, it has frosting on it

Sugar Silly

Making use of my crown

So, my 28th birthday was low key, a great day with my boy, and a great night with my boys. It is going to be a great year.

Arkansas Wrap Up

I hope everyone had a great Christmas! We had a nice time while we were home and as usual, time flew by for us! Maybe these pics will sum up our holidays....



Christmas with the McNairs



Logan (3 and a half) and Jackson (21 months) first cousins and too cute



The 3 little ones. Landen is the youngest he is 16 months I believe. Aunt Janie and Chasity are giving them a hand.

  It is always a fun and exciting time at the McNair's! We had it early this year, and it was so nice to relax and not have to rush around. I love that there are 3 little boy cousins all within 3 years of each other. It has really been something watching them grow (at the speed of light). Jeremy's side has lots of boys, so it will be interesting to see who has the first spoiled rotten little girl!


At Garvan Gardens  

Two years ago, while Jeremy was deployed and I was pregnant with Jackson, I went to Garvan Gardens for the first time with my family. I remember talking about the next time we came here, we would have a baby with us. I tried to imagine what he would look like and how I would be as a mom. I just couldn't imagine it! Words can not describe how much I under estimated the greatness that happened to me on March 20th 2009, and the happiness that he brings us every day! I was so excited to take him to see the lights for the first time! We skipped last year because we ran out of time, naturally....

Brian and Ashley with their hot chocolate



Brian and Grandma

Me and my hungry boy

Looking at the blue lights on the water with Grandpa



 It was really cold, so we didn't make it through the entire place, but we still had fun. Jackson wanted to run all over the place and it isn't that kid friendly at times. Afterwards, we went to one of our favorite places: Buffalo Wild Wings!


Christmas in Sheridan was fun too! Brian actually got about 2 weeks to be home from Nashville, and we got about 2 weeks. We always do Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa's house and also at the Rec Center with the Davenport side of our family.

He knows what he is doing, and always says "oh wow!" when he opens a present

My family doesn't take much seriously, for example this is Brian and Ashley's entrance Christmas night as we went back to Grandma's to eat.



Mom, Jeremy, and Brian





Playing with Aunt Ash





At the Rec Center pulling Grandma by the hand



Our get together with the Davenport side
 

It was great seeing everyone that night, but we had to cut out early for Andrew's surprise 30th birthday party!



Jana is my best friend and she and Andrew have been in my life for over 10 years now! We couldn't miss the party.



They also invited us over for New Year's Eve and we had a blast singing karaoke!

Brian and Ashley

I didn't get many pictures because my flash died! I'm still learning how to do everything with my camera too, I have a long way to go. 

Eric singing (Jeremy's brother)

Jeremy and Lola



We always have fun while we are home in Sheridan, and we are sad to leave every time. This time was especially hard and I'm not sure why. I think it is because we are so ready to get home and be closer to family and friends. Jackson is growing so fast, plus I miss my friends and family more than ever. It is so nice when you live close! There are nice things about moving around and we really do love where we are right now. It would be perfect if we could move our little area of land to Arkansas (and all the businesses we have grown to love while living in different states).

2010 was a great year for us. It started out rough (robbery in KY), but that led to us moving on post in January. We found out in March that we were moving to Ft Benning, left Kentucky in October, had a month to find a place and now here we are in Alabama! So we moved twice, traded in the car for the mountaineer, celebrated 3 years of marriage, Jackson's first birthday, Jeremy's 30th birthday, and my 27th, just to name a few. We touched down in Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Missouri, and Georgia.

We are hoping for a great 2011. I know it is going to be a fast year and trust me we are going to make the best out of where we are at! As soon as we get some warm weather, we are doing some sight seeing!