jumping jack flash

colin took this video of jackson in his door jumper. it is about a 15 second clip of his 20 minute jump session. jackson is such a happy boy and he makes me laugh. we think he might slim down a bit if he keeps this up. this is my first attempt at a video on the blog so i hope it works!

sunday afternoon project

while jackson and i took a nap and mackenzie played at a friend's house, reese and colin decided to build a birdhouse. i woke up in time to see reese helping her daddy work a compound miter saw and a nail gun. although i trust my husband completely, it terrified me to see my 6 year old daughter working a power tool. however, it left us with some very cute pictures. colin is such a wonderful dad and reese had a great time helping him. (notice the safety goggles, emily).

the final product...painted by reese and mackenzie

mackenzie and jackson watched as the birdhouse was hung.

updated pictures of jackson

here are some pictures of jackson from the last week or so.

showing off his pouty lip

sweet smile

good dog!

reading is fundamental

(mackenzie took this one) jackson discovered his feet

Mackenzie's Birthday

my first born celebrated her 9th birthday this weekend. she invited just a few girls to go to the farm where granny and grandpa mac live. they went exploring in the woods, hunted golf balls for money, swam in the lake, played on the varmint's roost (fort that grandpa mac made...with a zip line), watched star wars, ate cake and played in the hot tub. it was extra special because uncle rex and aunt candilicious came to visit. happy birthday mackenzie. i love you and i am so proud of you!

colin and the girls in the hot tub.

exploring the woods

ready to go swimming

nice goggles

building sand castles