Just 2 Beautiful and Funny Boys - No Words Needed.

Great Day (I should say weekend)

Other than Gertie getting sprayed by a skunk last night, this was an awesome weekend. Today's highlight was the Apple Cider Festival @ Prince Gallitzin State Park. This is a yearly trip for us and today's trip started with a brunch @ our house followed by a group of us going to the cider fest. The favored part of every year's trip is the tractor/hay ride! For the other big event of the weekend, visit my Yay Mommy blog .

1st Day of School

This is a little out of order, but here's a picture of Jackson on his first day of school.....3 weeks ago. He has a really great teacher this year and I think he's going to learn a lot!

Here's to another year as a St. Mike's Cougar!

Jude @ SFU

Jude came to work with me today. We started the morning off @ 8:15 playing in the physical therapy department. Jude's 'job' was to run around and play so the OT and PT students could see what a 3 year old is able do to (motor skills) -he did a really good job showing them his skills ;)

Flipping and jumping!

Next, we went to my office where Jude was a really big 'help' - he colored and used the bathroom (about 4 times), helped copy papers and talked to everyone on the floor, helped make juice and ate candy.

Working hard, but always time for a smile!

Since every good worker needs recharged, we went to the dining hall on campus for some food - Jude's plate had a pile of cucumbers, shredded cheese and shredded carrots.

A good day was had by all!

Really? 8?

It's so hard for me to write this, but my Jackson turns 8 tomorrow. I can't believe it. It doesn't seem right that I type 8. It's just been an amazing 8 years with him. Some days it feels like Jackson has been around forever and other days it seems he was just born. Either way, I can say that he is one very loved little boy. We had his birthday party over the weekend - here are some highlights.

Jackson had a great time and got LOTS of Legos (he's still putting them together)!

Thanks to everyone who visited!

Tomorrow we're sending in [to school] banana chocolate chip muffins and treat bags for all the kiddos. We'll also celebrate by having soccer practice :), where I'm sure we'll take time to sing to Jack!

Raising Boys

My sister and Nate found out that they are going to be welcoming a little boy in December and are looking for advice on raising boys. All I can say is that it's a blast everyday and Sister and Nate, there are so many things to look forward to like:

Trucks, tractors, cars, fire trucks (anything with wheels) showing up all over the house, like on the headboard of your bed :)

Or turning your Paula Deen bowls into life-saving helmets!

Congrats to Dana and Nate!

Ag Progress Days

A special thanks to Pop for taking Jackson to Penn State's Ag Progress Days today just outside of State College. This is quickly becoming a yearly tradition for the 2 of them.

Jackson's comments on the day:

I had a really fun day today. My favorite things from today were sitting in a combine, seeing the first tractor ever invented, playing trivia games, getting a tattoo, and of course buying this combine harvester!

This is a photo of Jackson's new combine harvester that was a special gift from Pop today!