Jackson is getting so darn big.  I feel that if I don't keep track of the things he is doing, I'll miss it!  He is turning 2 in March and I can hardly believe it.  I mean...I can believe he is turning two.  His tantrums and his little antics sure ring true to him being two.  But I can't believe how quickly he is growing.  He shows growth physically and mentally everyday.  Each day is the opportunity for him to learn something new.  It's so fun and scary at the same time.  

His vocabulary is exploding right now.  He is using words to communicate what he wants instead of just repeating what I'm saying.  He says Mommy, Daddy, Milk, Chip, water, night night, bye, happy, no, yes, one, two, three, choo choo, and so many other new words.  He knows the animal sounds, some letters in his name, what most of the consonants sound like, and most of all, what dinosaurs rawr like.  We are currently converting his room into a dinosaur room  He just seems too big for a Noah's ark nursery now.  These pictures are from his first birthday.  It's crazy to see the difference.  He is soo much more lean and lanky.  Even though he is turning into a little boy instead of staying a baby, he still has a funny straight leg run that I love.  

He loves to play hide and seek with daddy, chasing games, coloring, reading, playing with trucks, and most of all, watch the Christmas curious George movie.  He watches it EVERY DAY.  He will pull up his mini lazy boy, carefully put a blanket over it, grab Winston or some other toy then point to the Tv and say "Ooo Ooo Aaah Ahh."  We don't time when he watches it.  He just decides its movie time.  And no, he does not always get what he wants.  Sometimes the answer is no....which of course is promptly followed by a melt down.  George is serious business for Jackson.  When I'm lucky, I can convince him into watching another movie.  Not not often. 

Everyday, this kid touches our lives.  He makes us a family and brings light into everyone's lives.  Even when he isn't at his best, I love it.  Because even if he is crying, he will snuggle into me so tight.  When he is being whiney and calls out 'Mommy' ten thousand times in a high pitches, vowel elongating tone, I feel lucky that I have someone calling me that.  We love every bit of him and always will no matter what.  

 What a happy boy!  He loves hanging out on mommy and daddy's bed when I'm cleaning up.

 This is one of my favorite outfits for him.  He loves scooting around on the floor

 This is what happens when daddy has an extra diaper and is bored.  Mr diaper head!

 Doing so great sitting in a real chair!  He can sit up on his own with no help these days.  Though he doesn't take kindly to being fed peas...he just starts crying each time I try.  ...okay okay, I'll get you the squash...

 Just another picture of him with a sock in his mouth.

 Happy boy!  Look at that milk belly!

 Get that sock out of your mouth mister!

 Worst night ever.  Jackson had the stomach flu with the rest of the family and slept in bed next to me. After a few hours he finally fell asleep.  These new parents were out of their minds with worry over a little bug.

 In the morning after he was sick.  He was happy and ready to start the day!  We were happy to see our little boy smiling and feeling better!

 Jackson and penny love to sit on my lap (at the same time...) and look out the front window.

 Sock are for your feet little boy!  Not your mouth!

 He loves playing with dad, getting tickles and noms!

 Looking up at the best part of the house, the ceiling fan.

 Obligatory naked baby picture!

 Jackson loves this toy!  Look at those teeth!  He know has four teeth.  Two on the bottom and two on top.

 Buddies

 The things he puts in his mouth...

 Dinner time is the best!

 I swear, we give him real food.  We don't expect him to eat the table for dinner.

 Bedtime stories are his favorite.  Especially when dad is reading them to him.

 Carving pumpkins!  He loved running his fingers through the pumpkin guts.

 Jackson isn't what I would call a neat eater.

 Long car ride to Kaysville.  Sometimes, you need a treat along the way.

 This is Jackson's best friend, "Winston."  His puppy dog.

 It's a me! Mario!

 Jackson loves his Grandma!

 From his Court, Sealing, and blessing day!  We love Abby!

Born to be Wild!

This is Jackson with his aunt Tara.  We are trying to teach him how to roar like a lion.  He usually just screams in return.  He also does a sort of monkey, sheep or goat, and tries to blow air.

This is Jackson with his 'crawl.'  He just scoots himself along the smooth floor.  He can't crawl on carpet, but he is sure getting around!

Here is his 'monkey.'