Preggo Pic!

Some friends and family have been bugging me to put up more preggo pics since I haven't been able to show my belly in person. I am definitely growing and getting bigger every day. Here I am at 24 1/2 weeks (again the 1/2 is important). I hate taking pictures of me getting all big and preggo, but I figured once I am back to normal (hopefully) I can show this little girl a picture of me with her in my tummy. Me at 6 months!

Jackson's first Field Trip

For Jackson's school he had his first field trip to "Triple Play Farms". Mom's had to go and younger kids were welcome so Ty was excited to join in. Jackson was such a good brother keeping Ty close to him and helping him. Here they are looking at the horses in their stalls. (notice Jackson putting his arm around Ty) :)The boys in the chicken coup petting and feeding the chickens.Jackson was so excited he caught one and got to hold it. Ty was afraid of them if they got too close to him. :)After the chickens the boys made a horseshoe craft, putting their name in beads on them. Unfortunately no pic of them! Then the boys all got to ride the horses. My boys LOVED it. Jackson kept asking for another ride please? Ty was the last boy to go and he didn't want to get off. He is my shy boy, so this was the biggest smile I got. Ty's horse just started his lap around, then decided he needed a quick bathroom stop before he could continue. Ty just sat there patiently waiting for the horse to do his business :)Both boys loved visiting this farm and especially riding the horses. They were excited that they rode the horses bareback like real cowboys! After the field trip I unfortunately was pretty miserable. I am extremely allergic to horses, and I didn't touch any, but just being around them put me in a sneezing, puffy eyed, allergy craze for the rest of the day. Next farm trip will have to be with dad! :)

Soccer

Jackson and Ty both started soccer this month. They both love it. Ty's program isn't much as he is only 3, but he really wanted to do soccer and be like his older brother. Go Ty-Ty...Working hard.....time for a water break!Making a goal! Nice work Ty...Jackson at soccer practice waiting his turn to dribble and score!Jackson's first game. He was excited he got green/teal uniforms (green is his favorite color) and he is number 5 ("Mom, that's how old I am!")Jackson loves to play defender. Even if he's not the goalie he tends to stay in the box to protect the goal.
Mom, I need water!!! By the end of a game he is so tired and worn out. It's nice for bedtime as he doesn't fight bedtime and just crashes. :)

Jackson's first day of school...

Jackson started his T-K preschool (transitional Kindergarten) class today. We are holding him back from Kindergarten this year, even though he is already 5. This is an older class of kids that are almost all 5 but waiting to do all-day Kindergarten til next year. He goes M-Th from 9-1 so it is definitely an adjustment from his last year preschool of 2 days a week for 2 1/2 hours. I totally cried on my way home from dropping him off just knowing I would miss him so much, and realizing that it only gets worse from here. Soon his teacher's will see him more than I do, and that makes me so sad. :( I still see him as my baby sometimes, but he sure looks grown up to me...Jackson you are such a good boy, and Mom and Dad are so proud of you. We are excited for Jackson to learn new things, but Mom and Ty will miss you like crazy for the 4 hours a day while your gone. :(