Boys' Stats

Jackson had his two year old check-up back in the beginning of June and I forgot to post his latest stats. He weighed in at 29lbs, 3.4 oz (63%) and he was 37.4 inches tall (97%). So, his growth hasn't slowed down much despite his obstinate eating habits. Jackson is talking like crazy. We can understand what he is saying about 90% of the time, and his sentences are remarkably well formed. I am never sure if my believing he is really smart is because I am a bias mother, or if he is actually learning faster than other kids his age. Regardless, we are very proud of him. Drake had his 1 month check-up last week. He is perfectly healthy and right on track with his growth. He weighed 10 lbs, 13 oz (69%) and was 22 inches long (59%). He eats constantly, the complete opposite of Jackson, so I won't be surprised if his weight sky rockets by his next appointment. He still isn't letting mom get much sleep at night, but hopefully that will change soon. He has a swing that he seems to like most of the time, but sometimes only the arms of mom or dad will sooth him (like right now).

Pictures for Grandma

Grandma Cersey is out of town and would like to see new pictures of baby Drake, so here they are. He looks like his Dad in pretty much every picture we take. He has his one month check-up tomorrow so we will see if he is going to be big like his brother. Speaking of Jackson, he is such a good boy. He loves his new little brother and has been so patient with mom. He calls Drake "Double D". Anyway, here are some pictures that were taken in the past 2 days.

Look at my cute boys both smiling with their eyes closed.

Drake already has a great left hook.

Our sleepy little man taking a nap after an evening by the pool.

1 Month Old

We are starting to adjust to life with our new little guy here. Drake is gaining weight rapidly. Justin weighed him several days ago and he is already over 10 lbs. He had gained 3 lbs in less than a month! That is a lot, isn't it? He is still waking up every 3 hours or so to eat which is still tough on us at night, but I suppose I am sort of getting used to it. Justin could sleep through an earthquake, so it doesn't bother him too much.

Drake likes to be held often which is starting to bother Jackson. For the first time Jackson is asking to be held. Luckily Jackson loves his new baby brother. He asks to hold him everyday and likes to try to give Drake his toys.

Jackson and I get a little stir crazy when we have stayed in the house all day. We have been trying to get out out of the house at least every other day which is only possible because Grandma Pearson is kind enough to come pick us up and help negotiate the 2 kids. I don't know how I would leave the house without her, but I should probably try to figure that out.

Here are some new pictures of our boys. Drake looks like his Dad in this picture

4th of July

On the 4th of July we did several fun things together as a family. Jackson actually sat through his first entire movie at a movie theater. We saw "Horton Hears a Who". Then we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Cersey's house for dinner and games. Then we all drove down to the Big Lots parking lot to watch the Lawrenceville City fireworks display. Now, I know what you are thinking, "the Big Lots parking lot? That sounds pretty country bumpkin." I thought the same thing myself when my sister-in-law told me that this was the plan for the evening, but to my surprise not only was the Big Lots parking lot full of people, but so was every other parking lot within a 3 mile radius of the city courthouse where the fireworks were being shot off. So, apparently we are not the only country bumpkins in town. We had a great view of the 15 minute firework show. Here are some pictures of our evening.

Aunt Jess and Jackson playing with fire!

Jackson, Grandma, and Anthony watching the fireworks.

Drake sleeping through it all.