Madly in Love

My new lens was delivered to my door at 6:37pm last night. I didn't get it until 8 because we went to dinner and I wasn't there for the doorbell.  I was complaining to my dad about how it was supposed to be delivered today but wasn't.  Sorry FedEx.  You were right.  I was wrong. It came and it's wonderful.

Three things he loves!  His milk, nesting cubes, and dog toys.

Not bad pictures for a right out of the box lens with no practice.

Ta Da!!!!

I'm so proud of myself.  I had no idea what I was doing but trial and error worked well.  That and Photoshop.  I was supposed to get a cameral lens delivered today but it didn't come.  Hopefully I will have some picture with the new portrait lens up soon!  Until then, I'll leave you with a tid bit of Jackson's excitement from the night.  He learned how to drink out of a juice box.  He was pumped and very serious about holding the box and drinking all of the juice, swig after swig.  Big boy!

Blog Makeover in Progress

It doesn't match right now.  I know.  I'm playing around with a new layout and working with Photoshop to make it better!  I'll be back!

The Apple Orchard

Niiiiiice!

When I first started making Jackson's babyfood, part of the motivation was that he would be used to the tastes of foods because they wouldn't be watered down and the textures would be closer to what he would experience with table food.  Every time I thawed some food for him I just kept thinking to myself what a great eater he would be.  Well....he's not.  This is what he does to every fruit and vegetable on his tray.  On this day he even did it to his chicken....which he likes.  I was loading the dishwasher and looked away for about a minute.  I was excited about how much meat was missing from his tray until my eyes focused on the wall behind him. 

Here's a closer look at the damage.

Thanks, Jackson, for encouraging Mommy to wash the walls.  You're right.  I forgot to add "scrub the walls" to my daily list of chores but I'll get right on adding that to the list.  Until I can get it on the list...

EAT YOUR FOOD!!!!!!

Jackson, at 14 months you:

• are officially a walker!  You spend most of your time walking but you still crawl every once in a while.
• haven't improved your eating habits much.  You still throw most vegetables and fruits over the side of your high chair.  Your favorite breakfast foods are waffles, cereal bars, bananas, and oatmeal.
• are still having yucky diapers.  Mommy can't wait for your next appointment to get some more suggestions.
• love the toilet paper rolls.  When the bathroom door is open, you go right in and spin the toilet paper as fast as you can until Mommy gets there.
• can go up stairs but not down them yet.
• still have the same words.  You are showing more signs that you understand what is going on.
• are a once a day napper now.  You usually go to sleep around 11 and sleep anywhere from 30 mintutes to 2 hours.  One day you even took a nearly 3 hour nap.
• have 3 new molars.  Those darn teeth gave you so much trouble but they are finally through your gums.
• learned how to move backwards on your cars.  You push yourself backwards until you run into something and then get off and turn it around.
• are becoming very attached to your lovey.  You have always slept with it but you are wanting to carry it around more and more.
• get really sad when Mommy walks out of the room without you.  You showed your first separation anxiety when Mommy and Daddy left you in the nursery at church. 

We'll Miss You Grandpa

This is another copy from Dick's blog.

Marching Into Heaven

Dick passed away this morning about 10:30 a.m. Sharon and Bryan were able to be there with him at the end. The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band was playing the Patton march on the CD player as Dick marched into heaven. We then played the Spirit of Aggieland and were able to pray over Dick with the hospice chaplain. We obviously will miss Dick, but we know he is in a better place and his pain is finally over. We are sure that his mom and all the other family and friends that have gone before him are celebrating with him today.

Over the last 12 hours, breathing became very difficult for Dick as his lungs filled with fluid. He never opened his eyes last night and his motions were extremely limited. But the hospice nurses did an excellent job of caring for him and ensuring that he was comfortable. Overnight, Bryan shared with him all of the messages that you have sent, read to him, and prayed with him.

We appreciate all of the love and support you have provided throughout this ordeal. We are in the process of making funeral arrangements and we will keep you posted.