Another New Year's Eve pic

Happy early New Year

Jackson is celebrating New Year's Eve by opening more presents. Some of his gifts went to Lubbock and some arrived late in Austin. I didn't get a video on Christmas morning so here he is.

Hanging with Uncle Chris

Uncle Chris came over to see Jackson yesterday afternoon. They had so much fun he said he was coming over again today. Jackson loves visitors or maybe it's all the attention they give him!

Jackson's 1st Christmas

Christmas morning!

Jackson with his cousin Anna

Mickey Mouse

Yesterday, we took Jackson and Anna to see a Mickey Mouse show. It wasn't easy getting a good picture but, as you can see in the last pic, Jackson was excited to show his daddy his new friend, Mickey.

Schlitterbahn's Hill Country Christmas

Last night, we went to the Schlitterbahn's Hill Country Christmas in New Braunfel's, Texas. Jackson fell asleep for a few minutes but he was awake for most of the night. We watched some shows, are some good food, went sightseeing through the park and watched my dad, John, and Lucas slide down a bobsled. Jackson's favorite part was the carousel ride with Mimi.

Merry Christmas from the Solomons!

Lunch with Santa

Hanging by the tree, waiting on Santa's big arrival Santa's big entrance

Santa brought Mrs.Clause and their dog, Maggie (go figure!)

Jackson's turn to sit on Santa's lap. He wasn't sure what was going on but he took it all in.

Jackson and Daddy watching Santa and his family head back to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas!

Mom's Group at Church put on Lunch with Santa. I have been helping organize and decorate for the shindig so I was especially excited. Santa flew in (and out) on a helicopter. He came in for lunch and for lots of picture taking. Jackson actually fell asleep while we were waiting in line to get his picture taken. Since I was helping with the lunch, we were there late. Santa and Mrs. Clause graciously offered to retake our pictures. The second round were really cute and Russell and I even got in one of the pictures. Lunch with Santa was a blast and really got us in the Christmas spirit. Can't wait until next year!

Another gift for Jackson

We just had to open another gift today. I couldn't stand the excitement anymore! Here, Jackson opened his Walk n Ride toy. You can ride the toy and you can push it and it helps with walking. He loves it. he especially likes all the little gadgets on it . . . as you can tell by the bottom picture where he is about to tip over trying to play with the spinner!

Mom's Group Christmas Party

Yesterday we had our Christmas Party with Mom's Group. I felt a little guilty because I think I had more fun than Jackson. Jackson enjoyed seeing the other kiddos decorating cookies but he wanted his mommy to hold him most of the time. I sure didn't mind but I did get a good workout. He is usually a little more social but he is teething so he wanted me to be close. Since I was holding him, I didn't get any pics at the party. Here are a few I snapped after the long nap he took when we got home.

Maggie gets in on the window action

Our new activity

is opening the shutters and letting Jackson hold onto the window sill so he can look outside. He LOVES it. It is too cold to go outside so this is the best we can do. I took a pic this morning but they didn't turn out that great . . . other than the huge smile on his face. I'll try to take more pics later when the glare on the window isn't so bad.

Good times before bedtime . . . love seeing those pearly whites!

Christmas come early

We are so excited about Christmas this year that we decided to give Jackson one of his gifts today. He is going to get so much stuff, it only makes since to spread the fun out. Here he is with his Laugh and Learn Musical Table. He loves it!