Jackson starts Kindergarten!

Welcome to Neff Elementary Jackson!

On September 8, Jackson started AM kindergarten in Mrs. Patterson/Hoesl's classroom. There are a couple of kids in his class that he knows from DK at St. Michael's and he's also meeting more great new friends. He has so far enjoyed no dresscode like he had at St. Michael's - but it's definitely harder on mom and dad since he'd go in his pj's if we let him.

The little observer...

Michael is very good at mimicking something after someone else does it, even if it's not right away.

This past Saturday we were at Helene's and I had a glass of water on the coffee table (within in fast Michael's reach) and I saw him coming. So I quickly grabbed the glass of water and drank what was left then gave the cup to Michael to play with. Well, he didn't want the glass he wanted water, so he crawled, with the glass in hand, into the kitchen to the water cooler stood up and put the cup under the spout and tried to turn the knob to fill up the glass with more water! We thought it was quite impressive!!!

Then tonight, I had to vacuum the floor yet again since he seems to make a VERY big mess on the floor (instead of getting into his mouth) everytime he eats. The vacuum was just sitting there unplugged ready for the cord to be wound back up, the safety cap was back on the outlet, and Michael comes along. He sees the cord and he picks up the end of it and tries to plug it in! Just like mommy!

He is truly and fun and wonderful little guy!

Too funny...

As Jack gets older he sure is picking up on things and it was so funny today. Due to the rain, we were stuck inside to play and Jack was sitting next to me watching baby Michael play and Jack says to me, "They sure grow up fast." I wonder where he got that saying from?!!?

Birthday Celebration

Last Sunday we celebrated Michael's 1st birthday!

We went over to Grandma Helene's house since it was a gorgeous day and Grandma Barb, Aunt M, Jeff, Uncle Danny, and Christina all joined in the festivities. After swimming and dinner, it was time to sing Happy Birthday and eat CAKE!!

It was Michael's first cake experience and I think he enjoyed it, what do you think?

After cake, it was so time for a bath. We stripped him down and plopped him into the sink. Which I think he also enjoyed!

Then, it was time for presents. It was his first time opening presents so he didn't quite get it or what he was supposed to do. Jack had no problem helping out!

Oh, love a baby! Give kisses to baby...

We all had a great time and now Michael is a big 1 year old!! Happy Birthday Mikey! We all love you tons!

Can I sleep you with you tonight?

So, Jackson is in this phase of wanting to sleep with me every night and it was the funniest thing the other day, he says "Mom, can I sleep with you tonight? I can sleep with you tonight, then daddy tomorrow, then me, then daddy - see it's like a pattern."

Happy 1st Birthday Michael!

Well, one year ago today Michael Fitzgerald joined the Horn family! I can't believe how fast it has gone. He is doing fantastic and we will be having a little party for him on Sunday with YUMMY CAKE! I will post pics - I'm sure it will be interesting! Stay tuned...

Can you say "mama"?

Oh, yes...I heard it clear as day. On July 4th, Michael reached for me and said "MAMA"!!!!

He also said it again today...it melts your heart.