Today we took Jackson back to Little Nest for his one year photo session. Last time they dubbed him "Sweet Baby J" and this time? "Flirty Fellow!" Although he wasn't a crying mess like last time, he was more interested in trying to figure out how to get out of the studio than he was taking any pictures. And when we put three cupcakes in front of him? Well, he stuck his hands in them, but then tried to figure how to get the frosting off. I tried to get him to lick his fingers, but he really doesn't seem to like frosting!
Here are the initial shots that they posted on their blog. Plese feel free to post a comment - we'll get a free photo (which isn't cheap with these guys) if we have 10 or more comments. Stay tuned for the rest of the photos!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Aruba Recap
Our trip to Aruba was awesome! Here's a quick rundown of highlights:
Thursday, Feb 10
Jackson's Birthday! After about a 5 hour flight, Adam, Jackson and I arrive in Aruba late afternoon to find it deliciously warm, sunny and inviting. We rented a car and Adam quickly became a pro at navigating Aruba's streets, even though there are no street signs to be found (and about 3 stop lights and 300 roundabouts on the island). We check into the condo, which is better than described and has a perfect view. We take a walk down the street and promptly find a bar on the beach for our first drink, while Jackson sleeps off his jet lag (just kidding, Aruba is only an hour ahead of ET). Then on to a great dinner of tapas overlooking the beach.
Thursday, Feb 10
Jackson's Birthday! After about a 5 hour flight, Adam, Jackson and I arrive in Aruba late afternoon to find it deliciously warm, sunny and inviting. We rented a car and Adam quickly became a pro at navigating Aruba's streets, even though there are no street signs to be found (and about 3 stop lights and 300 roundabouts on the island). We check into the condo, which is better than described and has a perfect view. We take a walk down the street and promptly find a bar on the beach for our first drink, while Jackson sleeps off his jet lag (just kidding, Aruba is only an hour ahead of ET). Then on to a great dinner of tapas overlooking the beach.
Friday, Feb 11
G-Pop and Grandma Honey had arrived late the night before, so spent the morning getting situated, went to the grocery store and then headed right across the street to Eagle Beach. Jackson wasn't crazy about the sand, which he was really experiencing for the first time. We tried to take him into the water, but he wasn't really crazy about that either. Of course this changes by the end of the trip! Later we hopped in the car and drove up to the California Lighthouse for the sunset. Really pretty and really windy up there! We stopped for dinner at a Thai restaurant - a first for Aune and Pop. Then back to the condo so we could properly celebrate Jackson's first birthday - complete with a vanilla cupcake and chocolate frosting - that he had absolutely no interest in! We found out later it was the chocolate frosting he didn't care for, but he will eat a cupcake for breakfast, no problem.
Saturday, Feb 12
We hopped in the car again and headed to the northern side of the island to see some rock formations (which we happened upon by accident), the natural bride and Gold Smelte Ruins. The coast over there is much more rugged, but was great to see how powerful Mother Nature is. Then it was back to the beach by our condo for sunset and then mommy and daddy headed out to a great dinner solo.
Sunday, Feb 13
As it turns out, Adam's cousin Julie from MN was in Aruba at almost the exact same time as us, so we headed to her hotel and hung out with her for the afternoon. They had a great beach as well that was a bit calmer than ours, so Jackson went in (without swim clothes since we figured he probably wouldn't want to go in) and was really pretty great about it.
Monday, Feb 14
We drove about 30 mins through the rain to the southern tip of the island to go to Baby Beach. After spending a fair amount of time wondering if we were actually going to find it, we did and it was just in time to have lunch, let it stop raining and then grab a palapa. Aune and Adam snorkeled, while Jackson and mommy walked the beach (again, a first for Jackson to actually want to walk along the beach). Mommy and daddy got out again for a nice Valentine's dinner, even though I was starting to come down with a serious head cold.
Sorry, don't have time to finish posting pictures before I head to the airport for Germany. Will update this post when I return!
Tuesday, Feb 15
In the morning Aune and Pop went on a snorkeling sail while we hung out on the beach with Jackson and then we all went to the beach for an incredible sunset.
Wednesday, Feb 16
In the morning, everyone (minus sicky poo mommy) headed to the National Park in the afternoon and saw the interesting coast and went into the caves. They said it was really neat! Adam and I went on an afternoon snorkeling sail with Julie and her friends. Adam did some snorkeling while I just enjoyed being outside.
Thursday, Feb 17
We all made the trek back home on Thursday after having spent a fabulous week in Aruba. It's easy to see why 83% of visitors return again. All my pictures can be found here.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Open letter to Jackson
Dear Jackson,
How much can change in a year?
The last time I wrote you an "open" letter, it was on January 24, 2010 and I was still calling you Peanut. Now you've graduated to "Booser" and you carry around blankets called "Giggles" and "Mr. Peepers." A year ago tonight, I was preparing to go to the hospital in the morning, in the midst of a blizzard, and deliver you. Tonight I am preparing for us to take your eighth flight tomorrow morning to the sun and sand in Aruba, both a celebration of your first birthday and of daddy and I actually surviving one year of parenthood. As a side note, one year ago tonight, daddy was watching an episode of CSI and there was a girl who got a "Jackson" tattoo on her neck, sealing the deal in his mind that you were in fact going to be a boy.
And then you arrived, at 8 am on 2.10.2010 crying like a little kitty cat to Sheryl Crow singing "Soak Up the Sun." Then, you had dark hair, olive shaped eyes, darker skin and looked like the nurses gave us the Chin's baby by accident. Today, you are blonde haired, blue eyed and fair skinned spitting image of your daddy.
You wanted to be held constantly, fed by your mommy and to sleep on a chest, any chest you could find. Now you have appointments every 30 seconds around the house - first the pantry, then the filing cabinet, then underneath the sink, don't forget to go bang on the door, where is my iPhone, let's climb up the stairs while mommy and daddy aren't looking.
And so as we embark on your second year of life, I just wanted to let you know that even though you have changed so much over the past year and changed our life, the one constant is that I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be.
Besos,
mommy
How much can change in a year?
The last time I wrote you an "open" letter, it was on January 24, 2010 and I was still calling you Peanut. Now you've graduated to "Booser" and you carry around blankets called "Giggles" and "Mr. Peepers." A year ago tonight, I was preparing to go to the hospital in the morning, in the midst of a blizzard, and deliver you. Tonight I am preparing for us to take your eighth flight tomorrow morning to the sun and sand in Aruba, both a celebration of your first birthday and of daddy and I actually surviving one year of parenthood. As a side note, one year ago tonight, daddy was watching an episode of CSI and there was a girl who got a "Jackson" tattoo on her neck, sealing the deal in his mind that you were in fact going to be a boy.
And then you arrived, at 8 am on 2.10.2010 crying like a little kitty cat to Sheryl Crow singing "Soak Up the Sun." Then, you had dark hair, olive shaped eyes, darker skin and looked like the nurses gave us the Chin's baby by accident. Today, you are blonde haired, blue eyed and fair skinned spitting image of your daddy.
You wanted to be held constantly, fed by your mommy and to sleep on a chest, any chest you could find. Now you have appointments every 30 seconds around the house - first the pantry, then the filing cabinet, then underneath the sink, don't forget to go bang on the door, where is my iPhone, let's climb up the stairs while mommy and daddy aren't looking.
And so as we embark on your second year of life, I just wanted to let you know that even though you have changed so much over the past year and changed our life, the one constant is that I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be.
Besos,
mommy
Aruba, ho!
We are leaving bright and early tomorrow morning for Aruba. While great in it's own right, it's even better because it's Jackson's FIRST BIRTHDAY! No big birthday parties for this kid - he's all about the surf and sand and making up for the fact that he was born one year ago in a blizzard.
So, we will see you when we return (or more likely after mommy returns from her business trip to Europe and has time to upload photos).
So, we will see you when we return (or more likely after mommy returns from her business trip to Europe and has time to upload photos).
Talking to myself
On Sunday, when G-daddy Phil was in town, we took a short drive to Buckley's Tavern for pajama brunch. Jackson had his very own short stack! On the way home, I was sitting in the backseat with him and captured him talking to himself in the mirror, until he realizes he has an audience.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
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