This is How I Roll

If you're gonna watch some Mickey Mouse Club House, you might as well watch it in style ... on your scooter!

Playroom

While Jared was out of town in Colorado for work, Jackson and I spiffed up his playroom.  We put up curtains, a red shelving unit and brought out some toys I've been saving.  Oliver liked the new playroom as well because there was a pillow for him to lay on.

 Jackson checking out his playroom. 

Jackson playing with his train set Grandma and Grandpa Wine got him.

Oliver seems to think the stuffed dog is more comfy than his pillow. 

Boys Will be Boys

Oh, do you want this toy, Oliver? 

This toy right here? This is the one you want?  

Too bad, it's mine.   

 No really, it's mine.  

Give it to me.  

Don't make me put you in a headlock.  

Nany Nany Boo Boo ... I have your toy.   

Ok, I've over it.  I found mom's camera case. 

Please do not Feed the Animals.

What's that Mr. Alligator?  You are hungry?

Would you like some of my string cheese?  Yes?  Ok ...

Happy Cooker

When my parents were out here in July my mom taught a few of us in my mom's group how to sew adult and children's aprons.  Of course I made one for Jackson so he could *help me in the kitchen.

*Help me = pulling out tupperware, banging wood spoons on the floor, throwing food off the counter, etc.

 Lobster apron!

Shoes Aren't just for your Feet

The past few weeks Jackson has become increasingly interested in Jared and I's shoes.  He thinks it's funny when he puts them on his hands and walks around with them.  He also thinks it's funny to take our shoes and throw them anywhere but where they should be ... trash can, bathtub, dirty clothes basket, in his toy box, etc.

Update on Oliver

Well, I haven't posted about Oliver in a few weeks, so I thought I would give everyone an update on what he's been up to.

He found himself a new spot to relax ...

He is still getting chased by Jackson ...

He still enjoys Macaroni night ...

31 Great Years

Nici, my friend from college, came out to San Diego last weekend to celebrate her 31st birthday with the Teachs!  Nici is one of those visitors where you don't have to clean your commodes or cook any fancy dinners.  Just give her some Dr. Pepper and the Beach and she is happy!  So, I gave her some Dr. P and the Beach and she left with a smile on her face :)

Since Jackson has started to come out of his "mommy/stranger anxiety/shy/cranky" stage, he warmed up to Nici right away (well, maybe it took 1/2 a day).  He even let her hold him when I was in the same room- for those of you who have been around Jackson in the past two months know that is a HUGE breakthrough!

Drinking Dr. Pepper and going to the beach weren't the only things we did while Nici was in town.  We went to Cordiano Winery for some yummy pizza, wine and a beautiful sunset.  We had a girls day out, which consisted of pedicures, a trip to the Yellow Deli and a run through Trader Joes for some yummy snacks.  On her last day here we went to Caprillo National Monument to see the Veterans Cemetery that overlooks the ocean and down to SeaPort Village for some last minute browsing.

Thanks for coming out, Nici.  We had fun!

Enjoying lunch by the ocean.  

Nici and Jackson checking out the waves. 

Wine tasting at Cordiano Winery 

 Jared taking his turn chasing Jackson down at the Winery

Sunset at the Winery 

Someone has a little too much wine!

Start Your Engine

Jackson took his first steps about three weeks ago and every day he just gets better and better at it.  Now he can pretty much walk clear around the living room and even turn around and walk back before he falls.

It's been hard to catch him on video the last few weeks because he only did it every once in awhile- but now that he is walking more I finally captured it!

Note the whistle I use to call him over to me as if he was Oliver.