Sunshine and Blue Skies

Future Cubbie

Lots of fun outside this afternoon!

And just for fun, thought I'd throw this in, too... This happens to be a blog pic from last year on this day... apparently we like to think 'bout those Cubbies on the 6th, huh? My oh my how my lil man has changed! =)

Birthday Weekend Extravaganza

Whew, what a weekend! Lots to talk about this weekend... let's see, it all begins with Daddy starting to build a deck... the deck nears completion as Mommy nears the big 3-0... deck is UP... family fun at a birthday party... and Mommy is officially 30. Good thing it was a long weekend, we all needed Memorial Day to first thank all those who've served, and second recover from all this excitement!

Daddy has the deck almost done... putting on some finishing touches with Papa

Doesn't Daddy just look evil here?! They had so much fun!

Relaxing with Aunt Steph

Got to go for a little cruise in Grandma's convertible!

Lovin on cousin Kaylee

Mommy, Jackson and Kaylee!

Grandma and Papa Cook... can you tell Jackson just saw something he liked?

Aunt Steph looks just a little too happy about Mommy turning 30... just wait, she's up next! HAHA!

Me 'n my lil man

Check out my new deck... Daddy did GOOD! =)

Splish, Splash

Saturday afternoon
+
sunshine
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pool & sprinkler
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FUN!!!!!

Vacation!

What a weekend! We headed off Thursday night for a mini-vacation in Chicago... off to show Jackson Shedd Aquarium and Brookfield Zoo. It was a successful trip all around as we saw all kinds of buses, airplanes and trains in Chicago (some of Jackson's favorites these days) and lots and lots of animals at Shedd and Brookfield. He was one excited - and very tired - little man this weekend!

We took LOTS and LOTS of pictures, so here is a random sample of the fun.

All Ready for Shedd with Daddy!

Check out those turtles!
Penguin Love

A little dip in the pool

A PLANE!

One cute gorilla!

Riding the tram with Mommy

That was a cool monkey, Daddy!

Hi Mommy!

Oh, and there's Daddy too!

Watch Out, Here They Come

Jackson is definitely an outdoor kid; he loves absolutely everything about being outside - swings, slides, sandboxes, bike rides, and of course, driving Daddy's lawn mower!

Daddy doesn't really seem to mind sharing, does he? =)

Spring is in the air

This little man appears to be on a mission... to have some fun!

Finally!

Finally, some nice weather and the chance to head outside... and test out Jackson's new wheels on the road!

Cutie Pie

Seriously, he's such a little charmer!

Of course, he's also a little goofball! =)

Fair Fun

This past weekend we headed up to Grandma and Grandpa's and out to the Whiteside County Fair... lots and lots of fun! Well, ok, there are only a few rides that little guys can go on, but we still had a great time!