Missing Daddy

Poor Jackson has been missing Jeff a lot this week! Thursday Jeff worked all day and didn't get home until 9:30 pm and the poor guy was asleep already. So when he got up on Friday he was so happy to see Jeff. The bad thing was that Jeff was on his way out the door heading back to work. So Jackson thought it would be a good idea to get his flight suit on and go to work with Jeff. He was literally telling Jeff he was going with him! It was so sad.

(I have been playing around with the setting on my camera, so some of the pictures are a little blurry)

Jeff and Jackson when Jeff was leaving
Jackson waiting for Jeff to leave
So sad to watch him doing this, it seriously brakes my heart to see him wanting to be with Jeff like this.

Officially on the road and leaving now

Yep, it gets worse. He watched him leave and turn the corner.

April Updates

This seems to be the easiest way to post these days. Unless we have a special event like Easter! That is a post all by itself.

This is the most recent picture of Mr. T. He was playing last night after we got home and so I took some pictures of him. He is getting so big and I just gave him his 3rd haircut! It's so funny how is eyes look blue in all the pictures I take of him, but they are really green.

During Spring Break we spent a lot of time with our nieces Courtney and Ashley! We went to the zoo one day and this is the only picture I took of Jt. I've been a slacker lately!
I did however have Courtney take this picture of Tanner and I while I had my camera out.

Last weekend I was outside gardening and Jackson was outside running around with not much to do, so Jeff decided to set up the slip n slide. It was beautiful outside so we took advantage of the sun. The water was a little chilly, but when your a kid it really doesn't matter!

Big kids are allowed too!

Look at my handsome big boy! I'm gonna have to beat the girls off with a stick!

Jackson was asking for it!

Jackson and his class at their Easter party. They had a Easter egg hunt and made egg sandwiches. Not sure if he liked them much, but he ate most of it. I should ask him if he wants me to make him one for lunch tomorrow! lol

This is at the beginning of the month. We went to Playland in Roeding Park for Miss Hayden's 2nd birthday and it was a date for Jt and I. We left Tanner home with my dad and we got to spend some time together. We had a blast running around and riding all the rides. I don't think he wanted to go home, poor guy!

My sweet boy riding the big rides all by himself!

This month has been so crazy busy. We have done so much it's hard for me to sit down and blog. These long post are just so easy for me right now.

We did however get to see our other Blaufuss family from Bakersfield for a few ours during the Big Hat Days Festival. That was a treat for Jt. He has 2 cousins that are his age and he got to spend some time with them.

We also took Jackson to see RIO. Jeff and I had a date with him and it was much needed for Jt.

So all in all like I said, "it's been busy!"

10 Months Old

I know... I know... This is so late. These months with holidays are crazy.

Here he is... Big and full of smiles!

This month and the next couple months are going to be tough to take monthly photos of him. Good thing for restraints! lol
What Tanner has been doing:
*walks along the couch and will sometimes balance on his own. (late walker)
*Started "your baby can read," he can do arms up, arms down, clap/clapping, wave and shakes his head NO! HE learned all of these in just a couple weeks. (A post in itself)
*Has 4 new top teeth coming in at once. He's been a pill the last week.
*Loves our food. Absolutely fights me when it comes to his food.
*More codependent, but will play some by himself.
*Loves to be held
*Can figure his toys out pretty fast and loves to throw and chase balls.
*Loves listening to music and dancing along

This month has been so crazy. Jackson's school party, doctors visits, birthday party, play dates, training for a 10k and Easter. Phew, the time has flown by so fast and the only thing I can really remember this month is just how bad Tanner's teeth have been bothering him. 4 new top teeth (all at once) and one fussy baby. I have not been able to put him down for the life of me and when I do he just screams. He has even resisted naps and when I finally go in to rescue him he passes out in my arms. These last couple weeks have been crazy, but this is what makes it fun and more memorable, right? Especially getting to snuggle him and try to make him more comfortable. As of today he has been so happy so we'll see what the next few days will bring us!
Happy 10 months buddy! Almost a year old:(((

9 Months Old

My little man is growing up so fast! This was an interesting picture moment. He wouldn't sit still and I think those restraints in the chair will be used next time! You will see what I mean when you see the pictures below! lol

As each month comes and goes I get sad and happy at the same time. Sad because his little body is growing and there isn't this little body that I cuddled months ago. Now that he's mobile, he is such a wiggle worm and doesn't want to really be restricted to my arms. Unless he wants to be held which is quite often. Loves, loves to be held, but not snuggled unless he wants too!

My happiness is for his adventurous self. Wanting to play with his brother, crawling and exploring everything and becoming his own little self. Even though it makes me happy, I am still sad. I want him to stay little forever!!! Just something I'll never have control of:(

He has changed so much in the past few months! I know his hair has a lot to do with it and I should have cut it sooner. I know Jeff would agree on this with me! So our little photo session started out good other then him scooting out of the chair, this is by far my favorite!

What Mr. T has been up to this month:

*Officially sleeps all night.

*Is eating pretty good these day, loves to eat what we have and would prefer our food over his mush! We let him try some things, but limit him.

*Still nurses great and sometimes prefers the milk over food.

*This month we tried STRAWBERRIES! He not only liked them, but did fine! This was a big deal for me due to Jackson having a reaction to it! Now I always have Benadryl on hand and take the 4 days of a new food serious when it comes to this. Especially when it comes to these common allergies. Even though we let him try our food, I still watch what I'm giving him.

*Crawling everywhere and pulling himself up to stand.

*He slaps the top of his hands, alternates slaps on his hands. Good hand eye coordination!

*Talking up a storm these days. Sounds like he says, "my mama." It's so cute and I'm sure he's saying it. He says, "dada." He is also doing the babababa, nananan and he watches your mouth move when you talk to him like he's trying to figure out how to say it. He also mimics us when we do raspberries or clicking of the tongue. He's pretty acquisitive!

*finally got his 2 bottom teeth!

*Loves to play with his toys, especially the ones that have buttons and make noise. He will sit there and play for a while and try to figure it out. I think he's going to be a smart one too.

*He loves to look at books.

*Another thing about Tanner that I just love is the way he moves his hands. When he reaches for an object or for my face he seems to have this gentleness about him. It like he's being cautious and gentle at the same time, but the way he moved his hands, it weird and cute at the same time. It's almost like he's seeing them for the first time. It's slow and cautious, it's weird. I can't even explain it. I just love that about him!
Here he is scooting out of his chair!

This one is super cute too!
At this point, he had enough!
Ok, mom! Take a picture of this! lol

I can't say it enough, but I love him so much.

Both of my boys are just bundles!

A Month In 1 Post!!!

March 14th, 2011

Yep, it's a possum! The other night I was up late watching the Bachelor and when I was getting ready for bed I went to let Bella out to go potty and guess who was crossing the fence!? This ugly old thing! I ran and got my camera and it played possum for about 15 minutes while I shot this picture and tried to shoo it away! Jeff was yelling at me to get in the house before it tried to attack me! lol

March 12th, 2011

I have been wanting to plant flowers for so long now that last weekend I went to Orchards and bought some! My mom came over and we with the help of Jackson planted some flowers! Tanner just watched, but he had a good ole time getting some fresh air.

What else can I say! He had a great time playing in the mud and making tracks with his monster trucks. I was always the mom saying, "my kids wouldn't be playing in the mud!" Now, I really don't care! I just squirted him down when we were done!

Tanner playing in his pack n play while we got dirty!

Jackson playing in the mud!

March 8th, 2011

The day of Jackson's birthday we just had a little party for him! I didn't get to decorate the house and surprise him like I wanted, but I did surprise him with his own cupcake and 2 gifts from just us!

I can't believe my first born is 4!

The picture below this one is of Tanner with Jackson's bows in his hair! He didn't mind one bit!

Jackson's cupcake! He ate every bit of it!

Getting ready to open his gifts!From here down, these are just some random shots I have taken in the beginning of the month! This was one of the boys playing in the kitchen. Jackson loves to give hugs to Tanner and this one I couldn't resist

Poor Tanner is always following Jackson around and wanting to try and do the things he's doing. Like this picture, the poor guy was just sitting and waiting for Jt to get down and play! Jt was to busy playing with his play doh and had no interest in playing with Tanner.

These are the Cherry blossoms in our backyard. I couldn't resist them and thought this picture turned out really pretty!

Ok, last one!

This was the day after Jackson's birthday party out at my dads. Jackson's balloons were floating around the house and Tanner wanted them so bad. I just happened to be folding laundry in my room and was watching him, but thought it was so cute how his little cautious hands were trying to grab the ribbon. He did get it a couple times, but then lost interest.

I am so far behind on sharing our lifes with you, but here it is! Short, but sweet!

More Party Pictures

Just some random pictures from Jackson's birthday party I wanted to add!

Hayden as Wonder Woman

This is the super cute picture I deleted from the last post! She was totally a ham and loving every minute of it!
Tanner in the bounce house.
Mr. Blaufuss starting is mustache march a little early!

My brother Scott with Tanner! Two handsome guys if I might say so!

Until Tanner's birthday! Oh wait there won't be one! Just a SMALL gathering this year!

Jackson's Batman Birthday Party

These pictures are a little out of order, but I will catch you up on the activities that were taking place!

Last year for Jackson's birthday party it was small and pretty quiet. We were in Tucson and had a couple friends from there and my dad drove up to see us for the week. So Jackson's 3rd birthday was more of a gathering and not a party. So being that we are home and around our family and tons of friends, we decided to go all out this year!

We had a bounce house, large blow up slide, face painter and lots of friends and family! What else could a kid want? Gifts you say, well your right on that too!

This year Jackson got to pick the theme and we did fill in invitations (not custom orders for me on this one) and what did he pick? I know your dying to know!?!?

BATMAN!!!!!

He had a great time and so did we!

Here is Jackson blowing out his candles with the help of Carson and Tyson.

Jackson opening one of his many gifts! This was by far his favorite! Bumble Bee Transformer.

Here is a picture of my dads 2nd backyard! lol This area is off limits to the dogs and perfect for these type of events! I think we will be booking him more often for gatherings!

I am a horrible mother these days! I worked so hard and special ordered this batman cookie cutter and totally forgot to hand out the party favors when people were leaving Jackson's party! So long story short, I baked sugar cookies, decorated them the night before, bagged them in the morning in these cute batman bags and forgot all about them! We came home with a few, but for the most part gave most of them away to the last few guest to leave!

I wanted to share some of the pictures I took of the kids after they got their faces painted! Loretta did an awesome job and the kids loved her! This is one of Jackson's classmates from school and one of his favorite buddies, Tyson! He came to Jackson's party dressed as Wolverine. I forgot to mention that it was a Super Hero Costume Party! Jackson's idea!

Here is one of our High School friends, James! Let me be the first to tell you that he is the biggest kid ever! As you can see his head was covered with all of his brilliant ideas! He had some stuff on there that you can't see, but they were funny. One being a light bulb, some tribal markings and the other stuff you see. It was pretty funny!

My niece Olivia's foot! She was scared, but we got her to do it!

One of my favorites! Miss Hayden looking at herself in the mirror! She was Wonder Woman and a cute one too!
(OMG, I just deleted the picture!)


And here he is, The birthday boy himself!We wanted to thank all of our friends and family who came and helped us celebrate! We had a great time and we hope you did too!

HaPpY 4Th BiRtHdAy JaCkSoN

HaPpY 4tH bIrThDaY bAbY!!!!

Yes, it's true....

Jackson is finally 4! Bring on whatever the 4's have in store for us!

What a year for this guy!

*Finally going BIG potty in the toilet

*Attended Little Gym Classes

*Started swimming on his own (still needs lessons)

*Made some great friends in Tucson

*Became a BIG brother

*Moved back home to California

*Started a new school

*Took a trip to the beach

*Celebrated the holidays with family

*Made some cool new friends after moving back

Despite all the events, Jackson has changed so much. He has learned so much at school!

He can tell me all his numbers all the way to 12 and if I point to a letter, he can tell me what letter it is! (That's if he's not playing dumb!)

He is a super smart little boy and super hyper too! I swear he has more energy the the energizer bunny! He is a really good BIG brother when he wants to be, but has his moments! He's Jeff's little shadow and buddy these days! I think he prefers him more then me now! Even though I know he'll always be my little man!

Other then him being our baby, he is our SUN! He lites up our days and has changed our lives so much. We can't imagine any different and love him to death!

Happy Birthday Jackson!

We love you so much!!!!

Happy 30th Babe!

Happy Birthday to Jeffrey!

We celebrated Jeffrey's 30th yesterday! He spend most of the day doing his chores. He took his A-10 out to fly with some other pilots from work, but the controller didn't work! So he said he needs a new one! He then worked on his motorcycle and truck! It was a real uneventful day, but we did manage to go to his favorite restaurant Yoshinos. We went with Jeffrey's mom Kathy and the Sweeten family. Good times!

We then came home for some cake!

This is the design he got this year. I wanted to get him the princess cake at Costco, but Kathy made me change it! She thought Jeff would get mad. I thought it was hilarious because he wanted to take the left overs to work. I could just see all the pilots giving him HELL over it!

Jeff and Jackson getting ready to blow out the candles!
Make a wish!

Happy Birthday To My Best Friend & The Love Of My Life!

HaPpY bIrThDaY BaBe!