A little So Cal and a little boy.

Well if you haven't heard the news yet, Jared has taken on a different position within his company and we are moving to the San Diego area!  I am actually blogging from a hotel in Laguna Hills- we are out here looking for places to rent and exploring our "new home". 

We found out we would be moving when Jackson was 5 weeks old- what a whirlwind it has been since then.  Some of you who know me might think that my head is about ready to pop off from all the stress that comes along with a move across country (and a newborn!), but I have been trying to keep a level head about the situation AND Jackson has kept me so busy that I really don't have time to get stressed!  Just another example of how Jackson is just the best gift ever!  

I will keep everyone informed of when we plan to make the big move out to So Cal- our goal is to be out here before Labor Day Weekend (YIKES!).  Words can not express how much Jared and I are going to miss our family and friends, but this move is a great opportunity for Jared and the right decision for our family as a whole.  We will be accepting visitors year round, so start booking your plane tickets now!!!  

Now on to some pictures of the J-Man.  He has been quite the charmer this week with his smile. 

OLIVER!

I feel like I am constantly yelling at Oliver to get away from Jackson.  He wants to be around him 24/7.  He is always gentle with Jackson, but he doesn't quite understand that Jackson doesn't want kisses from him.

Here are a few photos of Oliver spending time with his best friend.

Oliver hanging on the play mat with Jackson.

Oliver has the boppy stuck on him.

Oliver still has the boppy stuck on him.

Jackson Week 6

WOW- week six was a big, big week.  Jackson has really started to notice his surrounding more this week. He finally started to notice the white fluffy dog that constantly follows him around, as well as the rotating mirror and animals above him on his swing.  It is so awesome to watch him learn and grow on a daily basis.

Other big milestones this week- Jackson has been smiling on a daily basis. When he wakes up in the morning he has the biggest smile on his face when you greet him.  The past two nights he has slept for a five hour stretch, which was AWESOME!

We took family pictures yesterday and I will post the link as soon as I get them back- so excited to see them. We made sure to take pictures in front of some KC landmarks so Jackson knows his roots!

It took mommy about 30 pictures to get a good one of Jackson on his chair.

Some bloopers from the photo session. 

After bath time. 

Giving mommy smiles on the play mat. 

On our way to the grocery store. Mommy thought I looked way too cute to not take a picture.