Getting Older and On the Move!!

Well, I have to start off by saying that time is flying by even faster now that I am working again. It seems like everyday Jaxon is doing something new. My first couple of weeks back to work were rough; mainly because Jaxon got a really bad cold. It was terrible! The poor thing couldn't breath through his nose, he was so congested and had so much drainage that he couldn't even keep anything on his tummy. He was running a fever and coughing, and not sleeping! It was rough. We took him to the Dr. two times, and each time they reassured us that it was just a virus and that it would run its course within two weeks. Well, they were right because he is feeling much better now!

We also took him to Vanderbilt for a helmet check this past week and he is doing really well. Both the doctor and the prosthetic specialist were very pleased with the way his head is shaping up. They could not believe how much he has grown in the past month. It is true - it seems like we are constantly having to buy new clothes for him because he is just growing so fast.

Now that Jaxon is 9 months old and getting older, not only is he growing fast, but he is also moving fast! He has decided to be mobile, which keeps me and Jonathan on our toes. He is so curious and loves to investigate and check out everything! I love watching him figure out new things everyday.

Well, speaking of getting older, yesterday was my birthday. All I really wanted to do was to spend the day with Jonathan and Jaxon and go shopping. It was great - we really had an awesome time. We went to Opry Mills and went shopping. Jonathan and Jaxon watched the KY game at Dave & Busters and then we did some more shopping. Later on, Lindsey came and met us for dinner at Dave & Busters and we did a little bowling. Jonathan actually bowled his best game ever!! Yes, the picture below is right, he bowled a 244!! Please ignore mine and Lindsey's scores, we were mainly socializing and did not have our heads in the game ( ;

After our fun-filled day, we came home and had presents and birthday cake. Jonathan gave me an awesome album filled with our Hawaii pictures and best of all, a trip to Las Vegas!! Yes, we are going to Las Vegas to celebrate our birthdays and Valentines Day! I can't wait! Grandma is going to keep Jaxon for the weekend and we are going to celebrate! Jonathan will already be out there for work, so I am going to fly out there to meet him and spend a few days there with him. So far, 30 isn't so bad! I am so thankful for everything that I have!! Below are a few recent pictures that I wanted to share with everybody!

Lindsey and Jaxon (Notice Jonathan in the background bowling his best game ever!!)

Me, Jonathan, and Jaxon at Dave and Busters

Jaxon LOVES it when he is on Daddy's shoulders!! By the way - we tried to keep his socks on him, but he kept kicking them off.

Me, Lindsey, and Jaxon enjoying our not-so-great bowling!