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A couple more Jacksonisms that are funny . . .

He can say dog and says doggie  is "goggie"  but any time he says hot dog it comes out "hot god"

He can say GAS just fine, but for some reason everytime he is looking for his little play gas can he says, "Where my ASS?"  and when we fill up the tank he says "we put ass in the car".  As soon as I correct him he says it perfectly, but can't seem to remember it the next time . . .

At least he is saying firetruck just fine :)

Jacksonisms

This morning my hand brushed Jackson's back and he said, "Mommy, I want a massage" ( how many 2-year-olds know that word?)  I rubbed his back as he cuddled up to me and he said, "Thanks mom, that feels good!"  It doesn't get any better than those moments!

He was trying to get a drink of water from a water fountain and said, "Mommy, I want a drink"  I said, "Ok, Get one." After repeating this several times, he said, a bit frustrated, "Mommy, HELP me get a drink!"  It is so nice to have him tell me what he wants!

Lately I've been having Jackson get things for me and help me (it must be a first child thing to demand help from others)  I asked him to run upstairs and get me my purse.  He happily skipped upstairs and as he was coming down with it he said, "I get your purse mommy, I make you happy!"

Last night in my prayer I said, "Help Jackson to obey"  (We've taught this concept in FHE and are trying to help him understand it).  As I laid him in bed he said, " Mom, I obey SOMETIMES"  And he is right, he does obey . . . sometimes.

Proof I've been doing my yoga

Complete with a snazzy outfit, Jackson shows off what he learns each morning as mom does yoga.

UPDOG

Back extension (he is all the way up on his head) Leg extension -if only I had this kind of flexibility!

Thanks for being my yoga buddy!

When cousins come to play

Dayton came to visit for a couple of days (yes, JUST Dayton). He and Jackson had so much fun together! (Even if they hated each others guts periodically and had "MINE!" yelling wars. We enjoyed the farm together

and riding the horsey . . .

Since the video where the two boys were making each other laugh hysterically was tragically erased, Dayton will HAVE to come again and create even more memories! Thanks for sending your boy!

Southern Utah . . again . . . and again . . . and again!

We headed to Southern Utah 3 weekends in a row!  First we went to a Shields Family reunion at Ponderosa ranch.  We felt really lonely as only 75 of the 100+ relatives were able to make it :)  There was excellent swimming and family time, but Jackson was a terrible sleeper (only slept from 12-5 am!)

Next weekend we went to a condo in St. George.  It was a great get-away to have some time with just our little family.  It was HOT but we did alot of swimming, some shopping and game time.  We also visited the local historical church sites (not a great idea with a 2 year old that wants to touch everything).  We were so glad to relax together for a few days!

The Dixie narrows (narrow enough that our new little baby almost couldn't fit through!)

St. George Temple

Finally, we got to hike the infamous "subway" in Zions.  We have been trying to do this hike since right after we met (Dave did it without me the weekend after we started dating because I already had plans).  It has never worked out and we were worried that being 18 weeks pregnant might thwart our plans again, but thanks to a helpful husband we were able to complete this incredible hike. 

Learning delights

I don't know if a parent can explain to a non-parent exactly why they tell stories and experiences of their little one and the things they learn and do.  I think the non-parent is usually always bored by these stories.  Yet, these stories are the very thing that fill our days with joy and happiness.  To watch a child learn, grow, mimic, be silly and show their personality is so exciting!  This is the latest thing Jackson has learned.  Look at that concentration!

I am amazed at how exactly he has learned to place his hands on the knife and fork and even change hands when it is time to put the food in your mouth!  What a smarty pants (and he can even convert it to his own "left-handed" style!)

We're thinking . . .

We're excited for a new addition that will change our thinking dramatically!