So I haven't done much blogging lately because I was put on bedrest for the last 2 weeks. I started bleeding quite a bit and then later started into labor. At the time I was 31 1/2 weeks along, which was just a little too early for the baby, so they stopped the labor and I was put on bed rest. I've always thought bed rest sounded hard when I had heard people who had to be down, but wow it was so much harder than I thought.
One thing that really surprised me was how hard it was to have people help me. My two sisters helped me tremendously. They came over almost every day and watched Jackson, cleaned my bathrooms, did laundry, grocery shopping, and even started working on the baby's nursery. I often found myself crying or on the brink of crying the whole time. I hadn't realized how hard it is to have people help you when you feel like you should and could be doing it yourself (I felt like I could physically, but shouldn't for the baby's sake). Soon the relief society found out and we had meals brought to us every night during the week. This all was very overwhelming to me and Jeremy. So many people were sacrificing their time, money, gas, and physical energy to help me. One of the hardest parts was not being able to pick up and take care of Jackson. I missed him so much each day and I think he missed me too. He really started acting out and being a little stinker, which made it harder for me when people were helping take care of him and he was being hard for them. Each night when he would come home I would hold him as long as he would let me. He doesn't cuddle for long, but he seemed to enjoy laying down with mom on the couch a little more than usual.
Anyways, I wrote this because I wanted to say thank you to everyone who helped our family get through the last couple weeks. We are so grateful and humbled by everyone's willingness to help us out. Because I was able to really rest, by body stopped progressing towards labor and my bedrest ban has been lifted. I still have to take it easy, dr.'s words"resume light activity", and still no picking up and carrying Jackson, but at least I can drive and be up more during the day. I am now 34 weeks, and just 3 more weeks puts me to 37 which is considered full-term. I'm praying for at least 3 more weeks of this baby inside me, but no more than 5! :)
Tyler is 7 weeks old today and getting so big (note the gut over the pants). He is my sweet boy and has been such a blessing to our family. The last couple months have been kind of rough but lately he seems to be doing better. Tyler has a milk, soy, and nut intolerance and so it has made it hard as he has been super fussy. With the adjustment of my diet he seems to be doing better. I can't eat much besides oreos, swedish fish, bagels, and chicken - but I guess I'll sacrifice anything for this little guy to be happy and healthy. :)
Jackson and dad with his new golf set from mom and dad before his party.
Playing with one of his favorite presents....his diggers!
Playing in his thomas tent. This was after cake, thus our topless little boy! We had to put this toy away because there wasn't enough room for more than 2 kids in it, but one of his favorites.
Our future little quarterback practicing his moves. 
"Dad ready?" He just loves playing with his dad and couldn't be happier that he is outside.
Dad tickling Jackson with a piece of grass. Jackson loves dad to "git" him.
Waving to mom from the wave runner. He was very unsure of getting on. He also HATED the life jackets. This body-suit jacket was the only one we could get on him and that was only for about 10 minutes.
He didn't love the wave runner so dad brought him back and went on a ride by himself. He was very upset that dad left him. Don't ya love the tight bodysuit giving him huge muscles and showing off his skinny little legs. :)
Helping dad and grandpa clean up. This was day 3 at the beach and we were all sunned out. 
Saying "score" after he makes a goal. He now does this anytime he makes a goal, or basket with anything....including throwing socks in the laundry basket, washing machine, garbage, etc...
Just playing outside with mom and dad. Mom made him a train which we would yell "toot, toot" while running around it.
We then headed to Coit Tower to see the views of the city. Here is us at coit tower, and the views weren't as great as they could have been because of the smog and fog so it is just us at the tower. :) There's my 5 1/2 month preggo belly.
After Half Moon Bay, we went to Palo Alto for some dinner at Bella Luna on University Ave. It was great Italian food, and I just love the atmosphere of Palo Alto. Here are the four of us at dinner......notice how I never take off my sweatshirt the whole trip(it was so cold there).
Generally, we leave this whole blog thing to Jenn, but Jackson and I decided to post and tell Jenn how grateful we are for her. Since Jackson can't really write yet.... I'm going to do my best to help him out and wish Mom a Happy Mother's Day! Some of the reasons why Jax loves Mom: (In most of his own words)
K, first of all my husband spent 3 hours making this card finding all the letters the right size from magazines (and he said he was playing xbox with Blake while instead doing my card), and then he surprises me with a kid-free trip to San Francisco for the weekend. Now, is that a cute husband or what???? I am so lucky to have Jeremy in my life and have someone who loves to take care of me and spoil me when I need it. Thanks babe.....your the best.