Long Time No Post

I have not posted a blog entry since Friday and even before then I have not been doing great.  We have been busier than any 3 people should be!  Work is crazier than ever, school for Matt has been non-stop (and not going to get any better until December), and Jackson is at full throttle.  Our weeks seem to be packed and our weekends even more packed.

We just got back from Houston.  Matt had to take a test and I tagged along so I could see Lisha and Elle.  We stopped in Baton Rouge for a visit and left the J-Man with his Grand-Dan, his She-She and Aunt Anna were at the beach.  Matt and I were in Houston Monday and Tuesday so I got to see Elle Belle Monday AND Tuesday, but Matt only got to see her on Monday since he had his test on Tuesday.  She was still in the hospital after her open heart surgery, but looked AMAZING.  Of course I took no pictures, but thankfully Lisha did and you can see them at the link above.  Elle is such an amazing little girl and I am so glad we were able to see her.  She actually went home on Tuesday.  We are so proud of her and glad she is on to a speedy recovery!

Tuesday was Matt's birthday and we were able to celebrate just the two of us and a steak :)!  It was great spending time together, but we missed our little dude SO bad!  We only went one full day without seeing him, but man it was hard.  But with a face like that how could you not miss him?

We got back in town today and headed straight for Jackson's 12 month check-up (almost a month late I know).  He weights 20 pounds, is 31 inches long, and is healthy as a lark!  His head has moved into the 25% range, his height is in the 75%, and his weight is in the 25%.  He is a lean mean fighting machine.  The doctor seemed pretty impressed he knew the signs for eat, more, and ball.  He also claps when something is good or sees other people doing it.  It is good to have other people acknowledge your child is a genius even though we already knew that.  Oh and he can point to my nose when I say "where is mommy's nose?"  We are working on mouth, eyes, and ears.

I think that about sums up all we have for now!  I have some really cute videos I need to get off of Matt's phone and I will get those posted soon!