Interview.

Today I sat Jackson down and asked him some questions. He is at such a fun age...he is forming his own opinions, likes and dislikes. I really enjoy just listening to him talk and I want to remember how his mind works at this age.

I tried to put down exactly what he said. I may have bribed him with M&M's. Also, each time he said "Ninja Turtles", he sang the song. He currently sings that song approximately 876 times a day ;)

What is your name? Jackson Rex Spiderman from Waxahachie. Can I have candy now?

How old are you? Free! (3 for just 2 1/2 more weeks!)

What is your favorite color? Orange. And red. Blue. Well, that's Daddy's favorite. And yellow. Gring.

Who is your best friend? Jadon. Austin. Cole. Brayden. Ellie. Can I have candy now?

What is your favorite animal? A goose. (????)

What do you want to be when you grow-up? Batman! Spiderman! Or a Fireman.

What is your favorite Movie? Spiderman. Lightning (Cars). And Ninja Turtles.

What is your favorite book? Spiderman. Llama Llama Mad at Momma. Where The Wild Things Are. Can I have candy now?

What makes you happy? Playing with my Ninja Turtles. Watching my Ninja Turtle movie.

What makes you sad? Brayden does. Because he's a tooter. (Hahahaaa!!)

What is your favorite food to eat? Cheese and meat and crackers. And milk.

What is your favorite song to sing? Spiderman. The girl song, it's called the girlfriend one. (I have no clue!)

What's your favorite toy? My Ninja Turtles. Captain America.

What games do you like to play? My new game. The fishies one.

What do you want to be for Halloween? Batman! (Seriously shocked that he didn't say a Ninja Turtle!)

What's your favorite tv show? Caillou. (This is a new obsession!)

What do you like to do? Make crafts with Mommy.

Where's your favorite place to go in the car? The park.

I love my crazy, sweet, energetic, Superhero-obsessed lil man. He is changing every single day and I know one day I will miss these sweet times so very much.

So thankful to be his Momma.

I don't want to forget {part three}

Part one {here}.
Part two {here}.

{Jackson edition}

How, at almost 4 years old, you still clutch onto me in your sleep when I try and lay you down.

How you tell Brayden he needs to "talk right like you" but then you ask to watch "Conan the Librarian".

How you ask to touch my belly and tell the babies you love them no less than five times a day.

How you conquered staying dry at naptime and nighttime before the dreaded number two (happy to say all is now conquered!).

How you were SO excited when Daddy gave you his old Ninja Turtles...they are one of your most prized possessions.

How you are very concerned about the babies kicking Momma..."Babies, don't kick my Momma! That's ug-we!(ugly)".

How you are so excited about your new big boy bed, along with your Green Lantern sheets and SpiderMan blanket.

How you still talk about our trip to "see where Mickey Mouse lives" often.

How you are SO excited to start school (Mother's Day Out) back up after missing last year.

How you love, love, love your brother.

How you rock the rainboots-and-undies look.

How you have hair again...long enough for Mommy to run her fingers through.











{Brayden edition}

How you say "O-tape" instead of "Okay".

How you show off your silly face.

How you dance your little heart out, then shyly look over your shoulder to see if we're watching.

How you say "Love you too!" so enthusiastically when I say 'I love you'...it started out as "Too, Mommy, too!"

How you love to touch my face when you drink your milk (what you called "nu" for ahwile).

How you smile.

How you say "Hold hands?" and reach for your brother's hand.

How you love Buzz Lightyear.

How you say "Me too!" when you see someone eating/drinking/doing something you want a part of.

How you require a monkey leash backpack anytime we are in a public place.

How you say "No be 2!" when I ask you how old you will be next month...we are both in denial that you are that old.

How you are your brother's shadow...but you still manage to make your own mark.

Hibernation.

I feel like I've been hibernating for the last 6 weeks! The first few weeks after finding out we have 2 babes on the way were rough. I held the couch down, my house was neglected and the boys were restless. Thankfully, the last couple of weeks have been much better.

Not much has been going on but I'm going to get caught up real quick, list style!

*We go back Thursday to check on these sweet babies. Can't wait to see how they've grown since last time.

*Brayden will be 2 soon and just six days later, Jackson will be 4! Crazy.

*For those that knew our house was on the market, we took it off. The market stinks and it is way too stressful to being doing right now. So we've been spending lots of time organizing, improving and utilizing every last inch of our house! We'll try again once the babies are here.

*Jack's next set of scans are October 3. They are doing a longer, more detailed MRI this time. They decided to not do the PET scan (he hasn't had one since January and was due for one this time) in order to limit his radiation exposure. They felt like it wasn't necessary since he has had completely clear scans since January. I have mixed feelings--glad to keep him from the radiation exposure (out of the scans Jackson gets, the PET has the most radiation) but nervous about missing any rogue cancerous cells that could be anywhere in his body. The PET gives a picture of his whole body and even though the oncologists think his type of cancer would reoccur first locally (where it was before), cancer doesn't play by the rules so that full-body picture does give me a little peace.

*It's time again! The Heroes for Children 5k is Saturday, September 24th. The J Team will be there and we hope you will join us!!
Here is the link to register for the 5k as a member of The J Team: http://hfc.convio.net/site/TR/HFC5KampFunRun/General?fr_id=1040&pg=entry
Click on 'Join a Team' on the top left and search for The J Team.
If you would like to support The J Team but cannot participate in the 5k, here is the link to donate: http://hfc.convio.net/site/TR/SampleTR/General?fr_id=1040&pg=pfind
Click 'Search for a Team', enter The J Team. Once you get to The J Team's page, click on 'Make a Gift' on the right hand side.
Every dollar raised--through donations or registration for the 5k--goes to families in Texas battling childhood cancer. Heroes for Children is an outstanding organization started by two mothers who lost their daughters to cancer. They not only provide financial assistance, but social assistance as well. It's nice to be able to meet other families who understand.
If you are planning on participating in the 5k, we are wearing our J Team shirts from last year. If you would like to order one, please leave a comment here or on Facebook and I will be in contact with you. This is an awesome event that we are SO looking forward to. I will be huge and I will probably be very emotional and hormonal--fair warning ;) We appreciate your support so much!!!

Back soon with more updates and pictures!

Fun, fun and more fun.

Since my last update, we have been pretty busy!

We decided it was time for the boys to have some pets...

{Hi tishies!!}

We spent some time with family...

{My sweet grandparents whose birthdays are a week apart.}

Jackson showed off his high beam skills...

{Always a good time!}

We were a lil lazy...

{We may or may not have taken Daddy lunch like this one day.}

We went on the BEST vacation ever! More pics to come...

{Ready to go!!}


{Where Mickey Mouse lives!!}

We had swim lessons for the first time ever...

{Jackson swimmin' like a fish!}


{He had so much fun and did SO awesome!}

We started Tball! This has been an adventure...

{So handsome!!}


{There was a lot of this goin' on.}


{Lots of fun!}

We went to a very special Beads of Courage event, Celebration of Courage...

{Jackson's picture during the slideshow.}


{The kids were asked beforehand to choose their "dream bead". Jackson loves his Spiderman dream bead!!}

We got some pretty BIG news once we were home from our once-in-a-lifetime trip. I just couldn't knock the after-vacation blues and extra tiredness, so I took a pregnancy test and it practically screamed POSITIVE at me!

{Already rockin' a lil bump...let's blame it on the third pregnancy and flowy dress/belt combo. Or...}


{The fact that it's TWINS!}{He looks scared but he's excited! And maybe a lil scared ha!}

We were SHOCKED. Very, very shocked. I think we still are. Even though I had had random thoughts about twins once I knew I was pregnant, I brushed it off as nothing. Before he started the sonogram, my doctor said "Well, let's see how many babies there are!" We all kind of laughed and then BAM! Two babies ;)

It is still early so we would appreciate your prayers for a healthy pregnancy and 2 very healthy babies! We feel very blessed. Sometimes a little overwhelmed, but mostly really, really excited! I have been pretty sick so we are hoping that passes ASAP.

Jackson's three month scans are Friday. Please pray that they show ZERO signs of cancer! We would love it if you would join us in wearing green for Jackson again!

The Land.

{There was t-ball.}


{There was bouncing.}


{Lots of bouncing.}


{There was a visit from the Easter Bunny.}


{There was a sunglasses thief.}


{There was silly string.}


{There was dirt.}


{There was swinging.}


{Lots of swinging.}


{There was lots of ridin' around.}


{There was first-time fishing.}


{And there was a first-catch fish.}


{There were first-fish kisses. It's a tradition...?}


{There was a very large amount of juice boxes consumed.}


{There was a really cute bunny.}


{There was a great fire for hot dogs.}


{There was a canoe ride-another first.}


{There was relaxing.}


{Lots of relaxing.}


{There was night bouncing.}


{There was smores by the fire.}


{There was a silly boy.}


{There was lots of laughing.}


{There was some late night tailgate guitar playing.}


{There was family.}