Jackson Week 8-10

Jackson got his two month shots in KC and he did such a great job!  Unlike Oliver and trips to the vet for his shots, Jackson had no idea what was about to happen.  He was all smiles until he was stabbed four times- poor little guy.  It took him a few seconds to realize what happened and then he screamed bloody murder for about a minute and then drank a bottle and went to sleep. Huh...I had visualized it going much worse in my head.  But, as always, Jackson pleasantly surprised me.  He is such a good little boy.  

Jackson and his battle wounds.  

Before we made the big move out to Cali, our families came up to visit us one last time in KC.  

Grandpa Teach and Jackson

Grannie Annie, Jackson and Oliver

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.

Jackson Week 5

This has been a big week in the Teach household.  Jackson's smile was finally caught on camera, Oliver continued to smother Jackson, Jackson is lifting his head off the ground more, and mommy and daddy went out for a date night with the Clarks!

Jackson Week 4

I can't believe our baby boy is already four weeks old!  He has grown so much- literally- 2 inches.  During week four he has started to roll onto one side, but he can't quite get back over to his back, and we've caught him giving us a few smiles that weren't related to gas!  Hopefully in the next few weeks we'll be able to capture his smile on video and in pictures so we can show it off- it is an awful cute smile!!

Chilling on the couch.

Daddy and Jackson.

Ivy Fund baby shower.  Four babies born in four weeks!

Jackson Week 3

We had a big week this week.  We tried out some different hairstyles, got in some nap time with dad and visited the Teach and Davidson family.  Here are some pics from our adventures.

Jackson with his mohawk. 

Jackson and daddy naping. 

Four generations of Teach's

Grandma Teach and Great-Grandma Davidson

Fourth of July

We had our first family outing to the Blue Moose for dinner on July 4th.  Jackson did a great job- he slept the entire dinner without one peep.  Everyone commented on all of his hair- which is really starting to take on a personality of it's own.  Mom doesn't even try to brush it down anymore- it just pops right back up.

Week 2

Jackson is really starting to show his personality.  We have some favorites and not so favorites that we have developed over the past few weeks.

Favorites: Side lying position, Gas drops (ok, maybe that is mommy's favorite), Cuddling with mommy and daddy

Not So Favorite: Getting face washed, Gas, Wet diaper, Oliver licking my face

Week 1

Jackson is just such a blessing in our lives. Jared and I find ourselves just staring at him when he is 

sleeping...such a beautiful baby! 

We have been doing tummy time several times a day.  Jackson does good for about three minutes and then he's had enough and he lets you know it.  

We got the baby monitor in the mail a few days ago and have it all set up...it has night vision and a flat screen- we may have went a little over board- but it was worth it. Now we can lay in bed and watch tv and the baby at the same time!  Like my brother said...you should be able to do anything with the baby while watching tv (he was kidding ... I think).  

Grandma Wine came up and helped out for the first week or so and was a huge help.  She may have had to douse mom in cold water a few times to get her up to feed Jackson- I never knew you could sleep through a screaming baby- but if you are tired enough you can!  

Heather, Taylor and Kendall were able to make it up over the weekend to see Jackson- Oliver had a blast with TWO little people to play with.  

Grandpa Teach came up over the past weekend to see his first grandson.  We had a great lazy weekend that included sleep, lots of food and some more sleep.  We were channeling Jackson all weekend- sleep, eat, poop, repeat.  

Here are some pics to enjoy from the past week (please note that in almost every picture we have taken there is a least a portion of a fluffy white dog in the picture. Oliver has to be a part of the action at all times).  

Oliver wanting to be in the picture too. 

Chillin' on the floor (had to coax Oliver out of the picture with a treat). 

Mommy and me (fluffy white dog bottom left hand side)

Grandma  Wine with her two grandsons (No fluffy white dog b/c Taylor is holding him) 

Grandpa Teach with his first grandson (fluffy white dog middle left side)

Three generations of Teachs (no fluffy white dog b/c I am holding him as I take the picture)

Week 0-1

Wow- what a week!  Being a mom is awesome.  There are times (mainly at 2 am) where I think "what have I gotten  myself into"... but those thoughts fade right away when I see Jackson's face.  Jared and I feel so blessed to have this little guy in our lives.  

Here are some more pictures from week 0-1.  

After my first bath.  

Tummy Time.  I actually can do about three minutes before I start screaming. 

Aunt Nancy. 

Daddy, Jackson and Oliver.  Oliver has to be right next to the baby at all times. 

Burrito Baby. 

Daddy and Jackson taking a nap.

Oliver decided to snack on some dirty diapers- mommy was NOT happy. 

Daddy and Jackson playing. 

Cutest Baby Ever!!!

Okay, okay, I might be biased, but I think this is one adorable kiddo.  

Here are some pics from his first few days.