(Photos from Grandma Moose ) While a big part of the visit this trip was celebrating Emily’s birthday, we also just enjoyed spending time together. Lydia loves both her grandparents. When Grandpa Moose held her for the first time she gave him a huge smile and started chatting away with him. We watched a BYU…
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Lydia’s Blessing
When Grandma and Grandpa Moose were visiting we realized this would be a great time to bless Lydia. Andrew and my dad held Lydia while Andrew gave her a name and blessing. We were able to do a Google Hangout with Andrew’s parents and brother and sister and with my sister and brother too. It…
Emily’s 7th Birthday
“This is the best birthday ever!!” We started the day off with pancakes and eggs, including a 7 and E shaped pancake for Emily. Grandma French braided Emily’s hair and then the two of us set off to Walmart to acquire supplies. We found headbands and hair clips, balloons and streamers, and ice cream cake…
2 Months Old
Dear Lydia, You are smiling! We all love smiling and talking with you in hopes that you will join in. When you first wake up you are quick to give us a grin. You are also starting to be more vocal. When you are ready for a nap you will start making little shouts that…
One Month Old
Dear Lydia, This first month of life with you has gone so fast – and it seems like you’ve always been with us! Your neck continues to get stronger and stronger. Not only can you still move it back and forth during tummy time, but you also like to try and hold your neck up…
The First Week
Emily and Nathan were busily digging a large hole in the backyard when we arrived hole from the hospital. They were in the middle of a multi day dam/swimming pool building project inspired by the boxcar children. It didn’t take them long to realize their “swimming pool” was actually a mud pool, but that didn’t…
One Week Old
Dear Lydia, We are absolutely delighted and grateful to have you here in our home with our family – and we can tell you are too. From the first moment you met your sisters and brother you have been completely content to be held by them, sung to by them, and watch their play. When…
Lydia Afton Jackson
Lydia Afton Jackson was born at 7:53am on Friday morning. She weighed 8lbs and 3oz and was 21 1/4 inches long. My parents got into town on Monday night, making the 13 hour drive in one day. It was great to have a few days together at home before having a baby since the last…
Grandma and Grandpa Moose Visit
My parents made the 13 hour drive on Monday July 20 to spend some time with us before the baby was born and hopefully be here when she came. They made excellent time and arrive about 8:45pm, shortly after all the kids were asleep for the night. My mom and I went on a walk…
Jackson Family Cook-out turned Eat-In
I think one of the things that we miss the most right now with social distancing is not having people over for dinner. We are trying to make the most of this time and decided to have a cook-out with just our family. We’ve been starting a little fire and roasting hot-dogs and s’mores about…