Jackson has been such a cute bug this week.  He's using his voice (whenever he's awake), and is laughing a lot more, especially at daddy.  We went to the therapist and got some great news!  Seems like the neck stretches we've been doing have worked and he no long favors one side or another with his neck.  Now all we have to do is 'train' his head to grow a certain way.  He has to sleep on his side a little bit.  We watch him extra close.  It's already looking great!  Yay for no helmet!

Friday night, Jackson and I went to a roommate reunion from my freshman year of college.  It was so fun to see old friends and see their families!  

Jackson typically takes two or three naps a day.  You never know how long they'll last though.  Sometimes they are 20 mins, sometimes they are 3 hours.

We like to spend some time on the floor to learn how to roll over, crawl and stretch out his little arms and legs.  We love this shirt since his nickname has been 'bug' as of late.

Saturday, we were able to visit with Abby and Jonathon.  We talked about and bought some things for our costumes for Comic con next month.  It was a lot of fun!  Of course, we bought some outfits for our little Jackie boy.

Even though he was falling asleep, Jackson wouldn't let go of his feet.  Of course, he had to have both feet.  His legs aren't long enough for him to suck on his toes.  He has a looooong torso and little tiny legs.  When he wears outfits with footies, they fit his body but they hang off his feet.  Totally opposite of my brother's kids! they have to cut off the toes so they fit!

Jackson pulls the funniest faces when he's being tickled.  But that doesn't make him really laugh.  I fyou want him to laugh, twirl around, dance, and bounce him about!

This week has been one full of milestones that make me scared, excited, nervous, and joyful all at the same time.  So on Wednesday, Jackson was on the floor just a chillin while dad was doing dishes.  He was on his back, but when dad looked back over at him because he started to fuss, he was on his stomach.  WHAT?!?  You aren't supposed to start rolling over until...oh wait, 3-5 months. T_T  I was so sad and so happy at the same time.  Happy that he is progressing normally and he's doing great new things.  Sad because now we can't leave him anywhere up high where he might topple off.  Another things is...he's closer to becoming mobile.  'Now why would you fear Jackson becoming mobile Michelle?"  Let me tell you why.  Jackson never stops moving.  Even in his last term in the belly, poor Abby never got any sleep.  He was moving constantly.  If he's awake, he's kicking, screaming, wriggling about.  He's not a snuggler at all.  You hold him close and it's like holding a squirming little piglet.  Sometimes you can only hope to just hold onto him!  He's strong too!  

Not only that, this week he decided to start using his legs.  Before, we'd try to get him to stand and he'd sink back down to his bum as if his legs were made of cooked noodles.  But now, all he wants to do is stand!  Gone is whatever cuddles I could of had.  I pick him up and his legs go ramrod straight and don't relax.  You know those goats where if you scare them, there legs go all straight and they fall over?  That is my son.

Another crazy thing is he's starting to eat solid foods.  We've tried to feed him before but usually it just ended up all over his front and his bib (or all over me when he spit).  We've fed him a few times this week and he actually eats the stuff!  It's just this rice cereal stuff you mix with his formula...but he's growing up so fast!  

This is Jackson with his cousin Tay.  His cousins always want to hold him and take care of him.  I remember I asked Roger if he would watch Jackson while I took a shower.  All three older cousins (including the 4 year old) yelled, "I wanna do it!"

We went to Pineview lake.  It was so much fun!  He got to feel sand and sit on the shore while little waves came up and lapped at his legs.  He loved it!  We didn't spend too much time in the sun because we didn't want him to burn.  But who can get over that adorable outfit?

My mom and I went shopping on Friday.  Jackson had a lot of fun holding out things and watching the world pass him by in his stroller.  He also found an interesting way to use his binky.

Saturday, we were planning on going to the family fun night at the stadium at USU.  We got all jacked up (jacked up? eh? Jack?)  and he was so stinking cute!  Even his socks!  Melts my heart.  We weren't able to go but we got to dress up!

Where the sage brush GGGRRROOOOOWWWWSSSS!!!

This is Jackson in his bouncer.  He loves it!  ...he gets really excited.

Jackson is discovering his voice and often spends a lot of time just testing it out.  So funny!

You know when time goes by so fast, you don't realize how fast time goes until its gone?  It seems time passed quickly for me this past few weeks and I have some catching up to do.  This week has been kind of crazy as well as last week.  Two weeks ago, Roger has been missing from our home.  He's been at work or at school, trying to get ready for finals and doing all he could to get the 'A's' that he desired.  He would go to work at 5 or 6, work until 1-3, then head to school until 9-11 at night.  He would stop at home briefly to get a lunch that I would have prepared for him and dinner.  It was my job to keep the house clean, keep up the laundry, have lunch and dinner ready, and take care of Jackson.  Time just flew since I was so busy.  We were able to visit Grandma and Grandpa Beckstead a few times, but other than that, it was just running around, trying to keep on top of things.

This week was full of adventure and fun.  Tuesday, Jackson and I headed to Eden where we met my mother, brother brad and his wife natalie.  The Ferguson Family reunion was to begin!  This week, we've been in and out of the house and don't intend to return until this Tuesday!  We've tubed down the Weber River, went to the Balloon festival, ate at Taggard's, and played games all week.  It's been a hoot!

Yehaw! 4 months old!

Can you believe that our little bug is 4 months old already?  He seems so old yet so little at the same time!  Perhaps we need some four month old updates?

Weight 13 lbs 11 oz  (15%)

Height: 25 inches (45%)

Head measurement: 16 inches (25%)

-Depending on the night, Jackson sometimes sleeps all night.  That means a good 12 hours of sleep!  What a trooper!

-He now smiles, coos, laughs, squeals, giggles, and makes good eye contact.

-He loves to play with his hands

-He holds his head high and raises his body on his hands when lying on his stomach.

-He has rolled over from his stomach to his back and his back to his side.

-He loves his swing and bouncy chair.

-His favorite position is sitting.  Even if it's just in the corner of the couch.  He loves to watch from sitting up.

-He is able to put some support on his feet.

-He is able to reach out and pat or grasp objects.

-He sucks on his two first fingers.

-He is starting to eat solid food.

He has to go to physical therapy for his flat head and stiff neck, but other than that, he is a very healthy baby!  He loves attention and he loves riding on mommy's back like a backpack while she does chores around the house.

He loves to sit all day.  If mommy could sit all day and hold him, he'd be super happy.  When he's not getting attention, he lets everyone in the house know!

This week, we went to the famous preston night rodeo!  It was Jackson's first experience at a parade!  There was lots of candy thrown, lots of fun, and lots of cheering.  Jackson did not like it very much.  The parade started at 6:30 and didn't come by us until about 6:45.  Jackson usually goes to bed at 7:30 and he was tired.  I got to spend the parade plugging the poor boy's hears and trying to sooth him.  He was also not feeling at 100% because he had his shots just the day before.  He eventually calmed down, but learned that maybe we should expose him to more loud noises...he does hate them so much right now!  Even when everyone sings in church, he starts to cry.  What a stinker!