As you can see by this blog, I have been having a lot of fun with my new itouch, a very generous Christmas gift from my brother in law. It has been so much fun playing with all the camera apps and taking some really fun pics.
Despite the lack of new snow, we have still been having a good time going on hikes, Kai getting up on cross country skis for the first time, and going on sleigh rides.
Speaking of snow, the other day Kai was stomping down the front steps of the house and there was snow on them. He said, "Mama, I shouldn't stomp on the snow because it is a living thing right?" I took a moment and thought about what he was getting at and said, "It's okay to stomp on it, it isn't a living thing and you can't hurt it." He replied, "But, it falls from the sky so its a living thing, right." The conversation went on a bit from there and was very interesting to watch his thought process. It continually amazes me how the young mind works.
Isaac continues to grow like a weed and is the most happy and content baby I know. What a sweetie!
Our beloved dog Badger has survived, but was hit by a semi a week and a half ago. Only a jack russell could do that! He suffers from a little limp due to a chipped hip bone. The days after the hit were scary and messy and we weren't so sure he would make it, but our little guy pulled through!
Wishing you all a wonderful February.
Love,
The Jacksons




Spider Man climbing up boulders and back down!
Kai made up his own superhero - spider rocket man! Note the rockets on his PJs.

I really can't say why I love these so much, but this sequence of pictures makes me smile. Kai is being a doctor. He insisted that he wear that thing on his head, because doctors do. I'm not sure where he saw that. This boy loves to doctor!



Kai's first time on skis.

Dragon Fire!
This is our Gerber Baby!





Off on a snowy hike!
Badger!

Eggs from our chicks. Our fine ladies gift us with 6-7 eggs a morning. What a treat!

Mount Sopris. We live at the base of the second summit (on the right) you see there.
This tree branch and the small clump next to it has been named "Craby" by Kai. The one he is on in the picture is his digger. When we go out on our adventure, Kai always wants to stop and say hi to Crabby. He also always has quite long and elaborate conversations with this old friend.
Behind our house, we have trails on BLM land and one of the trails is decorated for the season. We call it ornament trail and try to find all the ornaments hung out for our enjoyment.


Super snowy sleigh ride.
Sleigh ride with friend Carla, mama, Kai and Isaac.
Baby Isaac swaddled and ready for bed.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
These moments when both boys are down for the night and I have some time for myself are cherished. Did anyone ever say parenting was easy? They must have been joking if there ever was anyone.
Kai is doing great with Isaac and now includes him in everything and wants to know where he is at all times. At 3 1/2 he pushes the limits over and over and has a will like no other. The so called "terrible twos" had nothing on "threes." Today Kai was talking about his friend Harper who just got a new brother and sister (twins). Kai said that he wanted a sister too and said, "You need to grow your belly out again so I can have a little sister." If only he knew how much energy he requires alone, let alone 2 babies.
Christmas was a big deal this year. Kai was fully into the decorating, songs and presents. He was all about Christmas songs and learned many by heart. His favorites are: The drummer boy, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Silent Night. There is a line in the little drummer boy song that goes, "Mary nodded parumpapapum." I over heard Kai telling one of his stuffed animals a story about baby Jesus, Joseph and Mary Nod. Pretty darn cute.
We celebrated Christmas in Dallas with Jeff's family. It was nice to be back down in Texas for a little while. Jeff had to get back to work and I needed to visit my grandmother Gloria, whose health has not been so good. Since I felt that traveling with two young ones would be too much, Jeff's parents were angels and kept Kai while Isaac and I went up to New England to visit the Nouri clan and be with Gloria. Jenny flew over from New Zealand and it was wonderful getting to be with her again. It has been 4 years since we last saw each other. Way too long!!! Next trip is to New Zealand!
Isaac is growing so fast. He loves to watch and listen to Kai. He is full of smiles and since his first giggles on Dec. 20th, he has been giggling a lot since. He continues to live up to his name which means laughter.
Wishing you all a joy filled new year.
Love,
The Jacksons


Fresh out of bath and ready for bed.
Pigs in New England snow. This stopped me in my car. How often do you get a site like this?
Great Grandma Gloria meets Isaac


Jake, Guy, Michael, Liane, Mikey, Hannah, Glo and Jenny
Jenny, Glo, Hannah and Isaac
KISSES, KISSES, KISSES




Pasha snugs
All smiles for Grandma Gloria and Isaac.
Out for a walk in upstate NY
Argh!

First marshmellow experience.
Kai LOVES to climb trees.
Merry Christmas!
Knight costume mama made.
Isaac doing what we all wished to be doing on Christmas morning!
Did someone say there is a dragon to capture?
Ready for blast off!

Ahoy Matey!
This Santa sure knew how to make a little boy's day. Dress up time!

Wow, what better surprise from Santa than a bag that looks like his suit and belt.

Nana Time
Isaac is happy with his new Gnome doll and rattle.
Castle blocks from mama and papa.
Christmas present from Unchi- pin the tail on the donkey.
Friends. Kai, Wren and Daisy

Decorating a tree on a nature trail with daycare friends.
Isaac's favorite way to pass the time is to fire watch. He has the best seat in the house.
Learning to pee standing. Whoa!
Brother Love.
Enjoying the Christmas Lights.

Kai being a big helper.
Little Baby Bunting
Papa snuggin' with the boys.
Below are bonnets and bibs I made to sell at our school's Winterfaire.



My life now is sometimes utter chaos. Me trying to make items to sell at our school's Winterfaire. Kai is wanting to play and wrap me up while I am trying to sew and bounce Isaac with my foot to calm him down.
Big Brother and little brother in a burrito wrap