Pictures on Campus

We were taking our usual walk today... we usually go through/across EOU campus to get to one of the neighborhood parks. I took some pictures of Jackson while we were there. I just love the Aspens! Anyway, I didn't do a great job of getting good angles, but Jackson was super smiley!

Wearing Daddy's Hat

Parker thinks it's so funny to put his dirty baseball hat on Jackson. Actually, Jackson thinks it's pretty funny too. Another photo combination to tell another story. We are getting excited for Jackson's first Halloween and are really enjoying the changing leaves outside!

Mommy's Cowboys

Jackson was all dressed up in his Wrangler 20X jeans, cowboy boots, Wrangler shirt, and hat. Of course, that's Parker's usual attire, so we took a "cowboy" picture together.

Giggling with Daddy

Jackson and Parker have such a good relationship. They love to be together. Parker can usually make Jackson laugh anytime. When he wants to play, Jackson says da, da, da. When he's tired or hungry or needs his diaper changed, etc. he says, ma, ma, ma. He has already determined the nurture vs. play characters. It's kind of funny because we both do 50% of everything, don't think Parker doesn't get his fair share of diaper changing! Anyway, these pictures just tell a great story & show Jackson's personality so well! (Parker was wiggling his belt like a snake over Jackson's lap and for some reason, he thought that was hilarious.)

Grandpa's 80th Birthday

I already wrote about the birthday get together, so here are some cute pictures of Jackson playing with Maddie, Uncle Christian, and some of Mommy's cousins.

Christian's Baptism

Christian finally turned 8 years old and was baptized this October. We were able to drive up for the weekend and share his special day. We had a lot of fun with family. All 8 of my Mom's siblings were together also... my Grandpa celebrated his 80th birthday that weekend as well. It was nice to talk with everyone and be together.

Mission Reunion & General Conference

We were lucky enough to be able to go to our Brasil Goiania Mission Reunion near our Mission President's home in Lindon, UT. We had so much fun visiting with mission companions and leaders.

We stayed at the Jones' house in Salt Lake City during our weekend visit. Jackson was so spoiled and had so much fun playing with the "big boys".

The most exciting part of the trip for Parker was going to the Priesthood Session at the Conference Center. The Jones' neighbors (President Hinckley's daughter) had some extra tickets and offered them up last minute. When they got into the Conference Center, the ushers just kept directing them further and further toward the front. They ended up being right in front of the Prophet and Apostles, a couple of rows from the very front. Parker said it was amazing to be that close while they listened to our leaders and fun to be in the Conference Center for the first time. (The ticket is a pretty nice momento... it says "Guest of the President".)

Blue & Brown, all dressed up

I just love this little outfit! I can hardly believe that Jackson is Nine Months old already! Parker and I can't get enough of him... playing, laughing, reading, talking, hugs, and love.

I love it when he looks up at me like this! I feel like the most blessed Mom in the whole world.

Cowboy in size 1 Wranglers

Just like Daddy! Finally, Jackson fits into his size 1 Wranglers. They are a little stiff, but fit just right. Unfortunately, he is going through another growth spurt right now, so I'm not sure how much longer he'll be able to wear them. Oh, well.

Another day in the life of...

Another day in the life of Jackson! He is 9 months old today. Playing his little heart out, sleeping, and taking baths! So much fun!!

He looks so much like his Mommy in these 2 ducky towel pictures!

Playing at home

I just love to take pictures of Jackson. I have enjoyed the summer with him SO much! Luckily, I have designed the rest of my school quarters to be a little lighter loads than what I was taking before, so I feel like I have more time with him. I love playing with him and watching him learn & discover new things. Jackson has so much energy and is such a loving little boy. He has a shy side to him too. It takes him a few minutes to warm up to new people and he is very good at sensing whether or not they are comfortable around kids. I just love how smiley he is all the time!!

Texas Trip & 1st Plane Ride!

This was the first time that Jackson or I have met Parker's Texas (Paternal) grandparents. Since his grandmother (Aggie) has Alzheimer's disease, this may have been our only chance, so we were very grateful for the opportunity. We ate out every night in San Antonio and visited some fun places, like the Bass Pro Shop, and even Jackson's favorite... swimming at the hotel pool. We mostly spent a lot of time with Aggie, since she was the primary reason and means for our visit. Aggie had so much fun with Jackson. And he was the best little boy! This is the first time that we have flown with him. He slept all 4 lags (there and back) and when he was awake on the plane, he watched his DVDs or read books with Mommy, Daddy, Grandma Ussery, and Auntie Megan. We had so much fun together and Jackson was a little angel.

Jackson and Daddy in the pool... we are sure that Jackson is part fishy.

At Bass Pro Shop in San Antonio with Parker's paternal grandfather, Frank Ussery. We also had the chance to meet and spend some time with Frank & Kay in Kerrville, TX. They spoiled Jackson with love and attention! It was fun to see where they live and get to spend a day and night at their house, too.

Too cute to resist!

I don't have anything special to say, except that we have the cutest little boy in the whole world! Grandma Sharon couldn't resist buying this bear cub sweater and moose hat for Jackson at Gymboree... and he wouldn't stop giggling when I put it on!

Little Cowboy Jack

Auntie Heather bought this outfit for Jackson and wanted to see him in it. Since she lives in Seattle, we decided to do a little photo shoot to send to her (via Snapfish).

Jackson was being pretty funny while I tried to get some good shots. He's so full of personality all the time!

People Watching

We live just one block from the University, so people walk by all day long. Jackson just loves to stand on the couch and watch everyone come and go. Still trying to stay cool in the summer heat... hence the lack of shorts in these pictures.

Daddy's little cowboy

Parker was so proud to have Jackson wearing Carhart brand overalls and his little baby cowboy boots that Grandma bought for him.