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…
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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…
New Bikes!
The kids have been living on their bikes this year. Emily desperately needed a bigger bike and Nathan, although he loves his balance bike, discovered the joys of a pedal bike. For weeks and weeks he and Emily took turns between the two but we were excited to be able to get them bikes to…
Moments
Andrew found a little lake that he’s been taking the kids to about once a month during our time at home with social distancing. The kids love rock climbing and finding lots of animals, watching the fish, and rolling down the big hill. First peaches of the season! One of Laura’s current favorite games in…
Father’s Day and Andrew’s 31st Birthday
On Father’s Day the kids all wanted to wear ties like Andrew. He got everyone dressed up for church. Then it turned into an Andrew photo shoot with all the kids taking pictures of him. Andrew celebrated his 31st birthday with a lot of work outside! He and the kids weeded an existing bed and…
Miracles of a Bunk Bed and Van
After months of laying low at home it was time to venture out on some necessary projects. Laura really needed a bed after sleeping on the floor for a few months. Since Emily and Nathan were both on toddler bed, the natural progression would be to get them twin sized bed and then give Laura…