Bath time

Jackson LOVES his baths!

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Jackson’s Birthday

Today was Jackson’s first birthday. Wow…life has certainly changed a lot in a year!! Franz and I took a moment or two today to reflect on how far we have come, and it’s truly amazing to consider. People warned us, but I had no idea until I lived it.
In my father’s family [...]

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Colds, Coughs and Christmas

It’s seems that many of us have colds, coughs or the flu these days.  Jackson is on his second round of antibiotics; while Franz and I are on our first.  Talk about one happy family!
In a few days we will pack up the RAV and head for Indiana and Ohio for Christmas.  This is the first time that Franz [...]

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Parenting Advice?!

 ”Uh mom and dad, do you think I can borrow the car on Friday?”

Exactly how do you say “no” to this face?!!?!!

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Jefferson, The Bear

Last week a good friend of our family died; he was my sister-in-law’s step-father, Bob; which may not sound like much – but believe me, you had to meet Bob to understand.  He was the kind of man whom you spent 5 minutes with and felt like family.  He was a “larger than life” kind of person, someone I will truly [...]

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Thanksgiving

Right now I am trying to figure out: 1) Is it possible for Missouri and Ohio State to play for the National Championship?  2) How do I write a “brief” summary of our Thanksgiving holiday?  and 3) Where are we going/what are we doing for Christmas this year?
I figure I will take a stab at #2, since #1 [...]

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A Word (or two) from Jackson’s Dad…

Jillian has had such a good time putting this blog together and jotting the first few entries, I figured it was time to take a moment and get in on the fun myself.
Hi… I’m Jackson’s Dad. 
That’s still an amazing thought.  Most of my friends were married and had multiple kids before I was blessed with that title.  He’s [...]

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First Steps

A few days ago Jackson started taking his first “unassisted” steps.  They were small and wobbly, but full of excitement.  I can assure you, he knew he did something that mom and dad liked!  I couldn’t believe the rucus we made over this.  You would have thought that Ohio State just ran the kick-off back for a touchdown [...]

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What a mess!

As a new mother, I have found that there are many times that I have to just stop and laugh; of course there are different types of laughes.  For me there’s the “wow, he is so cute and acting funny, I can’t believe he is alive and walking around” laugh.  The “oh my goodness, where did he learn that one from?!” laugh, [...]

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