Pre-Surgery with Daddy

Parker was so supportive and concerned during Jackson's stay at the hospital. I cannot express how grateful I am to have such a wonderful husband! He is the best Dad in the whole world and Jackson loves him so much!

Funny Story - this outfit turned pink... oops!

When you have a husband who tries so hard in everything that he does, it is nearly impossible to get upset or frustrated when he falls short of perfection once in a blue moon. Well, Parker changed the laundry while I was at school and washed one of my favorite outfits (of Jackson's) with a red placemat that had never been washed before. Oops! He didn't see the placemat... it just snuck in there. We tried all sorts of funny methods to pull the red out, but nothing worked. So sad! Parker felt awful, but it all turned out okay. (Obviously, these pictures were taken before the big oops.)

Maddie & Jackson, Bathy, & Puppy Towel

Maddie & Jackson together. My sister offered to come down for a week each month to babysit Jackson while Parker and I are in school. It is such a blessing and a huge help!


"There's not enough water, Mommy... it's cold!"
I love this little puppy towel. Obviously, I still need to find a good place for some of Jackson's books.

Daddy & Jackson with Matching Pens in their pockets

Parker always carries a Zebra pen in his pocket... he claims they are the best. (For those who don't know, it's a brand, not an animal.) Anyway, he has some small ones too and so he thought it was cute to put one in Jackson's pocket. I had to take a picture.

Jackson & Daddy = BBF

Daddy & Jackson are already BBFs - Best Buds Forever. So cute!

Birth Announcement Photo Shoot - One Week Old

We had a busy Sunday. Knowing that school would resume full-force and that I still did not have all of my energy back yet, we took some pictures for Jackson's birth announcements today.
We got some really cute ones, so I'm happy that is one more thing off of my to-do list. It is so fun to have Jackson in our family. We are having fun playing house and trying to do everything correctly. He is such an easy baby... nice for us as we are learning together.

One Week Old, Family Pictures

It's exactly one week since Jackson was born! We already can't imagine our lives without him! I'm so sad that I have to go back to school tomorrow!!

One Week Old... on a Sunday afternoon

After church, we went for a walk. Since I am still recovering, Parker thought he should be the one to carry Jackson. He looks so little next to his Daddy.

Jackson with his friend, Payton, who is 2.

The Ussery Family

I thought I would add a family picture. This was taken exactly one week after Jackson was born (Sunday, January 7th). Everyone said that he looked especially small in his Dad's arms. Too cute!

Still so small... 6 days old

Jackson with Uncle Nick
Jackson with Uncle Taylor
Jackson, Daddy, and Stephanie
It is fun to have visitors, but also hard to give up time holding Jackson knowing that I will be in school about 40 hours a week beginning tomorrow.

Jackson, 4 Days Old

I know that I am camera happy, but we have grandparents who are dying to see pictures, and I don't want to miss a minute! Then, I take so many and think they're all cute, so I can't narrow down which to share and which not to. (Believe it or not, I feel guilty on the days that I don't take a picture... I'm sure I will get over this eventually.)

Little Bundle, Long & Lean like Daddy

Our cute little bundle... so sweet!



Jackson is long and lean just like his Daddy. After his first bath at home... "Mommy, I'm cold!"

Cute Little Boy!

I forgot how big the little pacifiers look on a newborn baby! Parker taught Jackson how to take his pacifier and keep it in his mouth the first night in the hospital (New Years Eve/Day). They are quite a team!

Mommy & Daddy with Jackson

This was our second full day in the hospital. It was nice to have your food brought in when you were supposed to eat and have someone clean up after you... however, we were about ready to sleep in our own bed and have Jackson at home!

Visitors on New Years Day!

Here are a few more pictures from our New Years Day visit. Most of the family got sick, so they headed back to Seattle, but wanted to stop by for one last visit.

Happy New Year!

Our first morning together. It was a really good night. Jackson slept through it. Parker went home to sleep a little and I celebrated the New Year (midnight) by myself... well, with my new son alseep in my arms. Parker came back around 12:45am and we slept some more.