tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39429288357044865832024-03-14T00:47:09.077-04:00Just me and my boys...amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-64122723796340737202012-04-02T21:43:00.000-04:002012-04-02T21:43:03.681-04:00Carolyn Ann JacksonCarolyn Ann has arrived! She was born on Tuesday, March 27th at 7:49am weighing in at 5lbs and 13 oz and 19.5 inches long! <br />
The delivery couldn't have gone any smoother and I am feeling so blessed right now with my sweet family. I keep thinking that I'm in the middle of the best dream I have ever had. The Lord has been so good to me, and I'm not sure I deserve it! <br />
I thank HIM every moment I get.....even at 3am! This baby is such a joy! <br />
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The biggest bro</div>
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Price and Owen absolutely LOVE their baby sister and Price wants to hold her and help feed her all the time. If only he could take care of the middle of the night feedings and diaper changes, I'd be set! <br />Thanks to EVERYONE for all of your prayers. I have felt them abundantly! <br />amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-3200045004690694032012-03-26T14:54:00.001-04:002012-04-02T21:54:21.386-04:00NurseryCarolyn's nursery is complete, minus the chandelier I have in my mind that I just can't seem to find.....<br />
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Her birthday will be tomorrow so prayers are much appreciated! <br />
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Can't wait to post pics of my sweet girl!<br />
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I'm a terrible blog updater. But in my defense, there has been a lot to get ready for. Carolyn Ann will arrive on March 29th if not before. That is a week and a half away! I am so excited and so shocked. In some ways it has flown by and in some ways it seems like its been forever. <br />
I'll be so thankful to hold this precious baby in my arms and know she is safe so I am counting down the minutes until her arrival!!<br />
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In the meantime, we have finished her nursery. It was a group effort and I can't thank our families ENOUGH for all of their help! It turned out so precious and exactly what I want! Perfect for our little princess. I will post pics of that soon. <br />
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Also, her closet is FULL! Mostly thanks to some special friends who threw me my PINK showers! I know it was my 3rd child but I have the most WONDERFUL friends who wouldn't take "NO" for an answer. <br />
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First my best friends from High School (And Maids of Honor in my wedding!), Rhetta and Kellie, threw me a fabulous shower! It was so wonderful and thoughtful for them to do something so special for their old friend! YOu will see NO pics of me in these photos due to the double chin that I will rightfully blame on the prednesone! :) I wish I had gotten a pic of the hostesses together w/o me but unfortunatly I didnt.....
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And if that wasn't enough, I got the surprise of my life when my College Friends surprised me with a baby shower. I had no clue! I was overwhelmed with gratitude that these special girls drove so far to celebrate such a special time in my life. It's amazing that I dont see these girls very often but our friendship still remains so close and I love EACH and EVERY one of them so!!! </div>
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Either way, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas & Happy NY!</div>
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It was a WONDERFUL Christmas at the Jackson House! We began on Christmas Eve by going to Camden to visit with my dad's side of the family. The boys loved playing with their cousins on the farm. <br />
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On Christmas Day we woke up early and got to see our Santa! The boys were excited but Price was disappointed that Santa didn't bring him the Pig & Dog he asked for. I explained that Santa can't take animals in his sleigh because they would freeze. He seemed to understand......<br />
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Gigi and Papaw came to our house for Christmas Lunch, along with my best friend Kellie.<br />
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Then off to Meme's and Grandpa's for more Christmas Festivities. <br />
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Right before bedtime, Owen decided to tackle a toy and busted his head on our coffee table, so we ended our Christmas day in the Richland Children's ER. Not exactly the way I wanted to end our Christmas but it still turned out to be one of the best Christmases we have ever had. </div>
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Then the end of our Christmas break was a bust. Price decided to start the week off by throwing up all over Chick-fil-A! Yes! Not sure when I will show my face back there again. Did I mention there was only a million people in there? </div>
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He then kept a nightly fever of at least 103 so we decided to stay in for a few days. <br /><br />But he got better just in time for the New Years. <br />Price & Owen went to spend their NY's with Gigi & Papaw and Josh and I enjoyed our New Years with a few friends!</div>
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2011 was a hard year but it ended on a good note. <br />I have all expectations that 2012 will be a phenomenal year!</div>
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To ensure this happens, I have a few resolutions I hope to keep!</div>
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#1 - Enjoy my family MORE!!! Sometimes I don't enjoy the small moments, I just let them pass me by. The boys are growing up so fast and I want to enjoy EVERY. SINGLE. MOMENT! I spend a lot of time with the boys but I want to make sure we get to do more of that as a family and that Josh gets to enjoy all these moments as well. </div>
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#2 - I am blessed with wonderful friends. Friends from High School, College, Church and Mommy Friends! Thankfully, most of my friends keep in touch with me, but I am awful at keeping in touch with them. I'm not a phone caller. But I plan on taking the time to keep in touch with with all the people I care about. Everyone is busy and that is no longer an excuse.....</div>
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#3 Being a better organizer of my time AND money! Those should probably be 2 separate resolutions since they are each so important but for time sake..... My time is valuable and I want to make sure I don't waste any of it. AND spending time doing the things I should will hopefully lead to my saving more $$. No more impulse buys and I will be making and doing things myself instead of rushing out and just buying it. I will also limit my lunch and playdates if they involve money. Feel free to invite us to a pic-nic in the park though!</div>
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#4 AND LAST but NOT LEAST, Making time to read my bible each day. That is always a priority every year and I do okay but I can ALWAYS do BETTER! The Lord has blessed me so much and I thank him EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! But sometimes I don't take the time to listen to what he says to me. </div>
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That's it folks! I'm sure there are a million other things that need to be a resolution but I am a work in progress and whatever I've missed, hopefully it will hit the list next year! Or maybe mid-year! Who knows....</div>
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I wish you all the luck in keeping your resolutions as well!</div>amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-84019395719514686832011-12-19T17:58:00.001-05:002011-12-19T17:58:09.858-05:00Have yourself a Merry little ChristmasI'm sure most of you are enjoying this busy time of year. The holidays this year have been crazy. But I love every minute.....<br />
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We began by celebrating Thanksgiving with the boys in their school and Church programs and spending time with our families. Price's kindergarten had a Pilgrim and Indian Feast and Price was an Indian. Then the boys sang for the First Family Thanksgiving at our Church and Owen got to be the Indian and Price was a Pilgram. They were too cute and did a great job. <br />
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Price and Owen had their Church Choir Musical on November 30th where they preformed Max Lucados, "The Littlest Lamb" and Price was asked to be Joseph and Owen was a little lamb. The Lamb had a little trouble staying still but apparently everyone thought he was cute.......everyone, but me!<br />
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Then the boys participated in our annual Church Christmas Pageant. It was a committment because we practiced the entire week before and there were 5 shows that filled up our church all the way to the 3rd balcony, but the boys enjoyed every minute, and so did I. I am so blessed to be a part of such a special church and have such an awesome Church family. We had so much fun sharing in the pageant fun! They were the cutest little Christmas lights EVER! :)<br />
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Even Owen did a great job waving at the crowd and blowing them kisses during the parade! They made me very proud.<br />
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There is the finished product. He ate way more then he decorated. <br />
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On Thursday, Price's class did an Authors Showcase where they put on a little play, did a sing along and each one read a book that they had written and illustrated. It was so cute. Way more then I expected from a class of 5 and 6 year olds. In the little play, Price was the little boy in the "Gingerbread Man" and he did a wonderful job!<br />
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Then on Friday, Price had his class Christmas Party. I took Owen with me and it warmed my heart to see how excited Price was to have Owen there. He shared his craft with him, and included him in their sing-a-long and dance party and also got him to sit in his lap during their movie time. It was the sweetest thing. <br />
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Then we had the Josh's family Christmas on Saturday night and you'll never guess who showed up........That's right, SANTA, himself!!! Their Aunt Jessica knows him personally and asked him to stop by. The boys loved sitting in his lap and wouldn't leave him alone. <br />
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This is our first day out of school and we have enjoyed it by sleeping in (at least I have) and we went to see the Chipmunk Movie with some of our best friends. We have lots of fun stuff planned for our break but mostly we will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. I hope that I can make sure that with all the fun things going on, the most imporant reason we celebrate is to remember HIM!!!</div>
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I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful time of celebrating with your family and friends as well. <br /><br />MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!</div>amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-86859862240099028322011-12-18T20:48:00.000-05:002012-01-11T20:51:07.723-05:00It's A GIRL!<br />
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I'm sure most of you already know this, but <span style="color: #ea9999;">IT'S A GIRL</span>!!!<br />
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It took me a little longer to find out the sex this time because I was scared to get too attached, but you can imagine my excitment when I found out I would be adding a little pink to my life! <br />
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If you know me well at all, you know I have had pink dreams for a while......but obviously, I wanted a healthy baby first and foremost. <br />
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I am overwhelmed with thankfulness for this precious little one. The Lord is sooooo good to me. I feel more blessed then I deserve. I have prayed for this baby for a very long time and still have 16 weeks to go, so now I'm praying that everything continues to be healthy. I feel confident that the Lord is watching over us.<br />
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We have decided her name will be Carolyn Ann.<br />
She will be named after my grandmother (Carolyn) and my mother (Ann). Two of the most wonderful women in my life. My grandmother passed away when I was pregnant with Owen and I know she would be so proud to have this sweet little baby named after her. She was the most Godly, kind hearted, giving, loving woman that I have ever known, and I can only pray that my Carolyn will be like her.<br />
So, prayers still appreciated and more updates to come. Thanks for all who have continuously prayed for us on this journey.<br />
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I did not find out the sex of the baby, YET. But I will. I just guess I'm afraid to get too attached right now. I go back on December 1st and I'm almost positive I will find out then. <br />
We close on our house on November 30th so I should have plently to do to keep my mind off overthinking things. I am so appreciative for each of your prayers. Keep them coming! I'm half way there!!!amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-16526875899519351002011-11-09T20:48:00.000-05:002011-11-09T20:48:50.125-05:00Refiners FireOn Sunday at church, a sweet friend asked me how I was doing. I told her that so far, I was good but it was hard to feel confident in anything right now. <br />
She proceeded to tell me that in her Sunday School class, they were talking about how God refines us to make us pure by turning up the temperature. And without struggles we wouldn't be who God wanted us to be. Just like precious metal has to be refined to make it pure, my heart needs refining to make it pure as well.<br />
Although I have known this concept, I don't think I had ever thought of it as it applied to me....<br />
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It made me realize that the Lord is helping me! I have faults! Some of them are too deep, too embedded or even too painful to change myself. I know. I have tried. I struggle with and am aware of many of them. I just can't change them no matter how hard I try. But guess who can? And He is! Once I thought about it, I felt a sense of peace. I have changed. My heart might not be exactly where it needs to be, but its getting there. I'm getting better. <br />
And in that, I know that no matter what lies ahead, I know its for my own good and to draw me nearer to Him! To make me who HE wants me to be, not who I desire to be. <br />
So with that, I vow not to worry any more. Life is too short and there is too much to be grateful for. <br />
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I have always loved it when our choir sang "Refiners Fire" but now I have a new appreciation for it.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">"Purify my heart</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me be as gold and precious silver</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Purify my heart</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me be as gold, pure gold</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I choose to be holy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Set apart for You, my Master</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ready to do Your will</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Purify my heart</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cleanse me from within</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Purify my heart</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cleanse me from my sin</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you, Lord, that my struggles aren't in vain!</div>amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-18429341765223561452011-11-04T13:19:00.000-04:002011-11-04T13:19:20.572-04:00Thankful!It's NOVEMBER! Can you believe it?<br />
Time is flying by and we are excited about all that is in store for us this month. <br />
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First, the baby is doing good. I have had an ultrasound every 2 weeks since I was 8 weeks and everything has looked great every time. I'm trying hard to stay positive and not worry. I go back on the 15th and I will be 19 weeks then. I haven't found out the sex yet because the thought of getting too attached scares me but, maybe on the 15th I will be able to handle it. We shall see...... (Yes, I will keep you informed!)<br />
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And this month we will finally move into our new house. We have been told we could close before Thanksgiving but haven't actually been given a date. I am excited and anxious about getting everything ready for Christmas but hopefully my friends will come and unpack a box or two! (Hint, Hint!! :))<br />
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And THANKSGIVING! There is so much to be Thankful for. My Lord and Savior who keeps Blessing me beyond my wildest dreams (and way beyond what I deserve)! My WONDERFUL family! My Church Family! My fabulous Friends! I am so blessed and I couldn't imagine my life any different. I am sure each of you feel the same way I do! <br />
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I also know that there are many out there dealing with sorrow of some sort, but I know that the Lord has a plan regarding all situations and although we don't understand it, I am certain there is a reason. I hope that we can see the good over the bad, even when it's hard. Just "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:5) Does anyone have the "Hide them in your Heart" CD? If so, you just sang that song while reading it and now it's stuck in your head. YOUR WELCOME!!<br />
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And, no post is complete without a picture of my adorable children, right?!? So here you go.....<br />
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I hope everyone had a Fabulous Halloween!! </div>amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-59284040154014981062011-10-18T17:01:00.001-04:002011-10-18T17:02:58.792-04:00Happy Fall!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Price had a few days off from school last week and we decided to go to Cease Farms with some of our friends. It was a great time and the boys had so much fun......especially on the slide. I practically had to drag them from that place. There is so much to do. I highly recommend a visit if you get a chance.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone got to see all the animals and then they had several demonstrations and shows for the kindergartners. They even got to see the pigs get a bath. I think everyone had a great time and we are looking forward to going with our family on Thursday! </div>amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-60869324531907445322011-10-12T23:29:00.000-04:002011-10-12T23:29:54.128-04:00Calling all Prayer Warriors!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H6PcFIJRe3Y/TpZXbc30IMI/AAAAAAAAJ18/BJ_O91EmghM/s1600/ultrasound+Oct12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" oda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H6PcFIJRe3Y/TpZXbc30IMI/AAAAAAAAJ18/BJ_O91EmghM/s1600/ultrasound+Oct12.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Yes, I once again need your prayers! <br />
We are expecting a sweet bundle of joy! Its been hard to tell people because as many of you know, the last 4 pregnancies haven't turned out as hoped and the last one was definitely very hard on me. I am <strike>asking</strike> BEGGING for your prayers, because I believe in the power of prayer. I don't know why I have such a desire for another child, but I do..... and I have to believe there is a reason for this. I know the Lord has a great plan for our family and I am excited and anxious to find out what it is. I just hope it includes this precious little one. <br />
Please pray for our family. Everyday that passes gets harder instead of easier and until I can hold this sweet little one in my hands, I'm pretty sure its not going to get any easier. <br />
I am currently 14 weeks along. Two of my miscarriages have been at 16 weeks and 18 weeks so this is a critical time. Josh and I are so blessed with such great friends and family and I know I can count on you all to be praying for us during this time. I thank the Lord for each of you!!!amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-69212623511038636862011-10-02T23:40:00.001-04:002011-10-02T23:40:55.099-04:00Obessed.Wondering why I don't update my blog? Well, it's because I'm too busy spending my internet time <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a>!<br />
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I'm obsessed. At first it was for decorating ideas for our new house. Then it turned into cooking. Then holiday ideas, photography, organizing and sewing. Then I began looking at friends posts and now it's for all of the above! <br />
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I love getting ideas! Currently working on my master bedroom even though Josh has put me on spending restriction. But a girl can dream, huh!?!<br />
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Just in case you need something to waste your time doing, just know I highly recommend.amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-59691176623827379762011-09-12T18:06:00.000-04:002011-09-12T18:06:30.718-04:00New BeginningsWe have been a busy bunch since my last post. <br />
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First, Price started Kindergarden! He is at Meadow Glen Elementary and LOVING IT. His teacher, Mrs. Catone, is fabulous and he has learned so much since the beginning of school already. I was so sad to drop him off on his first day. It was an adjustment to have him gone all day long, but it was much harder for me then it was for him. He adjusted very well and enjoys going to school each day. I am so proud of my little man. I can't believe how grown up he is. Today I went and ate lunch with him at school and he was so excited. He loved showing me all his new friends and telling me all about the rules. He is too funny. <br />
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Next, we moved out of our house. We are currently staying with my in-laws until our house is ready. They are so sweet to let us stay here because I know we aren't an easy bunch to live with. There is never a dull moment.......Our builder said the latest we could move in would be mid-November but it looks like it could be ours a little earlier. I am so excited about our new house and ready to get in and settled ....but I am patiently waiting. :) <br />
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Then Owen started 3 year old Kindergarden. He has Mrs.Dunlap & Mrs. Boyd who were Prices teachers when he was this age so we already knew how awesome they were. He has lots of friends from church in his class and is loving it. He also started speech at Meadow Glen and he loves it there as well. He is excited when he gets to go to "Price's school"!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have a lot going on around here, but we are excited about all of it. <br />
Thanks to all who helped us during our move, and for those of you who prayed! <br />
We are really blessed with the most terrific of friends and fam!</div>amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-88711817044558980562011-08-06T07:45:00.000-04:002011-08-06T07:45:31.490-04:00We're Moving!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TK-YBwV2Sns/Tj0mtXbHxKI/AAAAAAAAJ08/FaIH9x07WuY/s1600/May+2011+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TK-YBwV2Sns/Tj0mtXbHxKI/AAAAAAAAJ08/FaIH9x07WuY/s320/May+2011+001.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div>We finally sold our house!!! Although I am ELATED, a part of me will miss this place. This is the first house Josh & I bought. We came home from our honeymoon to this house. We brought our babies home to this house. We have a lot of memories in this house. <br />
I know our new house will not have the nostalgia this one holds.<br />
But I am certain there are new memories to be made. New adventures to be had. And I am excited for all that the future holds for our family.amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-5110012833861882502011-08-06T07:26:00.000-04:002011-08-06T07:26:00.624-04:00One Whole Hand!Last Saturday my big boy turned 5 YEARS OLD! (I know, I know....Hard to believe I have a 5 year old, right? :))<br />
I remember the excitement and unknown when he was born. I remember how scared I was to love something soooo much. I remember anxiously awaiting his arrival, when he decided to come 2 weeks LATE (In JULY, I might add)!!!<br />
He is the one who made me a mommy. He is the one I am learning with. He is the one I get to share my "Firsts" with. He is my heart. I love this sweet, precious little boy more then words can describe. The Lord has been good to me, for sure!<br />
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I wish I wasn't.<br />
I know as a Christian, I'm not suppose to worry. I'm suppose to give it to the Lord & PRAY. But, The Lord knows he created a worrier, and so I just hope he understands that this is hard for me. <br />
Some worries are big.......some small.<br />
I am currently in a "worry state of mind". <br />
I also want God's will to be done in all of this, and not my own. Sometimes its hard to determine the difference.<br />
I know I ask for prayer constantly, but....<br />
Please Pray.amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-38343497317854722812011-07-18T19:48:00.003-04:002011-07-18T19:56:57.957-04:00O Update!We finally had Owen's Immunologist Appointment this morning and the doctor said that although what Owen has is very rare, he doesn't think it will cause him any serious problems. He did feel like it helped cause the hearing loss he already has, but he said his IgA levels are coming up and he thinks they will increase with his age. He said his IgM levels will probably always be very low but as long as we take proper precautions, he should be okay. <br />I have been praying for good news and what a Blessing! I feel so much relief. I am thankful for the wonderful friends who prayed constantly for my precious little O during this time. I am greatful for you all.amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-42067326806698353812011-07-18T19:19:00.005-04:002011-07-18T19:40:45.437-04:00Birthday Boys!P&O had a FABULOUS bday party this year! It was easy to choose a theme since they both think they are little boys by day, Superheros by night!<br /><br />All of our closest friends were there to share in their special day. We are definitly blessed with so many great friends and a wonderful family to share such special moments with.<br />Super Sarah Dippity came to the party and did face painting and a magic show, which the kids loved. She definitly made the party. I also gave out Superhero Capes as the party favor which seemed to be a big hit as well. I don't think things could have gone any better. It was a wonderful day and I'm so glad I only have to do this once a year! :)<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630839346637448210" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4CJV8WqGeuQ/TiTCjWOeJBI/AAAAAAAAJ0Y/I-9l14XaWX0/s320/July%2B2011%2B232.JPG" /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lWvU_53iy7c/TiTCi_RZjcI/AAAAAAAAJ0Q/Vq0_bgr66tE/s1600/July%2B2011%2B238E.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630839340475715010" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lWvU_53iy7c/TiTCi_RZjcI/AAAAAAAAJ0Q/Vq0_bgr66tE/s320/July%2B2011%2B238E.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D4XKrLLDl9Y/TiTCinMINXI/AAAAAAAAJ0I/njV-Ymq4-eI/s1600/July%2B2011%2B258.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630839334011155826" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D4XKrLLDl9Y/TiTCinMINXI/AAAAAAAAJ0I/njV-Ymq4-eI/s320/July%2B2011%2B258.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M_rpBobr-yw/TiTCiZNtDmI/AAAAAAAAJ0A/3eJMXX9Xc9w/s1600/July%2B2011%2B260.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630839330259668578" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M_rpBobr-yw/TiTCiZNtDmI/AAAAAAAAJ0A/3eJMXX9Xc9w/s320/July%2B2011%2B260.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8DEhEBYSaWc/TiTCiMdeRdI/AAAAAAAAJz4/bXDn1FbJm7U/s1600/July%2B2011%2B292.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630839326836147666" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8DEhEBYSaWc/TiTCiMdeRdI/AAAAAAAAJz4/bXDn1FbJm7U/s320/July%2B2011%2B292.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GIH6G213w70/TiTBnb4iaYI/AAAAAAAAJzw/wdCA-PkRrQo/s1600/July%2B2011%2B323.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630838317363915138" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GIH6G213w70/TiTBnb4iaYI/AAAAAAAAJzw/wdCA-PkRrQo/s320/July%2B2011%2B323.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2FpEv7aogC4/TiTBnBinFGI/AAAAAAAAJzo/YC78TNwr62o/s1600/July%2B2011%2B328.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630838310292624482" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2FpEv7aogC4/TiTBnBinFGI/AAAAAAAAJzo/YC78TNwr62o/s320/July%2B2011%2B328.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FCuOdpB7-z4/TiTBmlvZVpI/AAAAAAAAJzg/qrocnWm4s_U/s1600/July%2B2011%2B337.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630838302830057106" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FCuOdpB7-z4/TiTBmlvZVpI/AAAAAAAAJzg/qrocnWm4s_U/s320/July%2B2011%2B337.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-olOmb0l6wY8/TiTBl-suxUI/AAAAAAAAJzY/BlIV8ENX4Gc/s1600/July%2B2011%2B370.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630838292349896002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-olOmb0l6wY8/TiTBl-suxUI/AAAAAAAAJzY/BlIV8ENX4Gc/s320/July%2B2011%2B370.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CukOfN8UQnk/TiTBl7Z0jII/AAAAAAAAJzQ/R4CNV8-CdNs/s1600/July%2B2011%2B386.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630838291465276546" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CukOfN8UQnk/TiTBl7Z0jII/AAAAAAAAJzQ/R4CNV8-CdNs/s320/July%2B2011%2B386.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div>I cannot believe my babies are 5 and 3. Time sure does fly......especially when your having fun! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-81892824827736826672011-07-05T20:57:00.004-04:002011-07-05T21:16:39.480-04:00O's 3 & Cute as can be!<div>Three years ago today, I gave birth to one of the most precious little boys on earth! Owen is one of the most loving, affectionate little boys I know and I am so very blessed that God chose ME to be his Mommy!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yVXH-EfXMQA/ThO1HAXC8TI/AAAAAAAAJw0/8ElMqtfbgMY/s1600/july%2B08%2B041.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626039491476255026" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yVXH-EfXMQA/ThO1HAXC8TI/AAAAAAAAJw0/8ElMqtfbgMY/s320/july%2B08%2B041.JPG" /></a> 7/5/2008</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UcOykCaOfc4/ThO29BVSWOI/AAAAAAAAJxM/ftjEfMTEX74/s1600/IMG_20110705_211039.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626041518961875170" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UcOykCaOfc4/ThO29BVSWOI/AAAAAAAAJxM/ftjEfMTEX74/s320/IMG_20110705_211039.jpg" /></a> 7/5/2011</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I thank the Lord everyday for this precious little boy! I am sad my baby is growing up so fast but I look forward to the little man he is becoming.</div>amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-50400846676482506092011-06-21T22:05:00.004-04:002011-06-22T21:17:52.832-04:00Beachin it!We just got back from our family beach week and it was the best beach trip yet. The boys are at the perfect age to enjoy the beach......and for Josh and I to enjoy a little relaxing as well.<br />It was just Josh and I with the boys the first part of the week and we enjoyed spending some quality family time together.<br />We ate dinner with one of my college besties, Amanda, and her family on Sunday then went to play at their house. I'm sad to say we did not take one single picture.....<br />We also spent a day on the beach with Josh's best friend and his family....again....no pictures. I got better towards the end of the week! :)<br /><br />On Tuesday night the Mitchells joined us the rest of our vacay and we had a blast. The kids enjoyed playing on the beach and making sand castles, flying kites and swimming in the pool. We also took a trip to broadway and then of course to Kirks Ice Cream....my fav.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A9Zywa_MuQ4/TgKRlNoWyuI/AAAAAAAAJic/y1c2i59SZwc/s1600/june%2B2011%2B641e.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621215353411914466" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A9Zywa_MuQ4/TgKRlNoWyuI/AAAAAAAAJic/y1c2i59SZwc/s320/june%2B2011%2B641e.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KhMpyk3rnaM/TgKRk0APQtI/AAAAAAAAJiU/mXGjtxXF5Ro/s1600/june%2B2011%2B555.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621215346532762322" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KhMpyk3rnaM/TgKRk0APQtI/AAAAAAAAJiU/mXGjtxXF5Ro/s320/june%2B2011%2B555.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kDjOBANTkVQ/TgKSkMwR-CI/AAAAAAAAJjc/9q50mAmo06E/s1600/june%2B2011%2B551e.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621216435508475938" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kDjOBANTkVQ/TgKSkMwR-CI/AAAAAAAAJjc/9q50mAmo06E/s320/june%2B2011%2B551e.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t-qcoe_iZI0/TgKSj0uqOEI/AAAAAAAAJjU/SVDPHflPWc0/s1600/june%2B2011%2B423e.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621216429059225666" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t-qcoe_iZI0/TgKSj0uqOEI/AAAAAAAAJjU/SVDPHflPWc0/s320/june%2B2011%2B423e.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mv5Iu5qJTvM/TgKSjA3i7rI/AAAAAAAAJjM/vYe2kwBi058/s1600/june%2B2011%2B405e.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621216415137853106" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mv5Iu5qJTvM/TgKSjA3i7rI/AAAAAAAAJjM/vYe2kwBi058/s320/june%2B2011%2B405e.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-enBOZmSe-34/TgKSiihs9dI/AAAAAAAAJjE/tFg2hNe6sbA/s1600/june%2B2011%2B366edit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621216406993171922" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-enBOZmSe-34/TgKSiihs9dI/AAAAAAAAJjE/tFg2hNe6sbA/s320/june%2B2011%2B366edit.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T1sfH_0H0cc/TgKSieAp6hI/AAAAAAAAJi8/CgNpHA-vUI8/s1600/june%2B2011%2B296%2Bedit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621216405780818450" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T1sfH_0H0cc/TgKSieAp6hI/AAAAAAAAJi8/CgNpHA-vUI8/s320/june%2B2011%2B296%2Bedit.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KTjnzEEDqMk/TgKRmLb6NOI/AAAAAAAAJi0/ju67XlgnePM/s1600/june%2B2011%2B1180.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621215370002707682" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KTjnzEEDqMk/TgKRmLb6NOI/AAAAAAAAJi0/ju67XlgnePM/s320/june%2B2011%2B1180.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q2LHcZtPkNw/TgKRl6rNFFI/AAAAAAAAJis/EAyJlSZl3sg/s1600/june%2B2011%2B930.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621215365503456338" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q2LHcZtPkNw/TgKRl6rNFFI/AAAAAAAAJis/EAyJlSZl3sg/s320/june%2B2011%2B930.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVfmipn9I88/TgKRlXPdKcI/AAAAAAAAJik/Hr78DqIioYc/s1600/june%2B2011%2B903e.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621215355991828930" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVfmipn9I88/TgKRlXPdKcI/AAAAAAAAJik/Hr78DqIioYc/s320/june%2B2011%2B903e.jpg" /></a> It was a great week and we are already looking forward to going back with Josh's family over Labor Day weekend.amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-31786118937613053752011-06-02T16:25:00.011-04:002011-06-02T17:36:27.661-04:00School's OUT<div align="center">Schools Out for SUMMER! And for Price, (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pre</span>)Schools Out FOREVER!<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Yeah, Yeah.....we all have Alice Cooper playing in our heads this time of the year.....<br /></div><br /><div align="left">This was a very bittersweet time. Price finished his very last year of preschool at Lexington Baptist. He has had such wonderful teachers and this year was the best yet. Everyone at the school knew his name and greeted him each morning walking in......it's hard to imagine that he will be lost in the big crowd at public school next year. Not only has Price met some wonderful friends at Lexington Baptist, but so have I. I never imagined I'd meet so many great mommy friends at preschool and I will be sad not to see them every week. It's an adjustment for me, as well.....</div><br /><p>Price is still unsure about BIG school. He thinks it's like getting to go to Lunch Bunch everyday.... He can't seem to understand that all his preschool friends won't be with him like they are now. I've tried to tell him that he will meet new friends but he just says that he will still see his old friends on the playground. Hopefully he won't be too dissapointed when he realizes I'm right.... </p><br /><p>Price is the one I get to experience all of the very firsts with. Thinking of his lasts are what makes me so sad. I know I have mentioned Karen <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kingsburys</span> book, "Let Me Hold you Longer" , but <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">every time</span> I read it to Price I tear up. He doesn't understand how special these times are yet, but I know one day he'll know exactly why I shed these tears.....</p><br />"Long ago you came to me,<br />a miracle of firsts; <br />First smiles and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">teeth</span> and baby steps, <br />a sunbeam on the burst.<br />But one day you will move away<br />and leave me to your past,<br />And I will be left thinking of<br />a lifetime of your lasts....."<br /><br /><p>It's a special time for Owen as well. He just finished his first year at Lexington Baptist and he loved his teachers. They have been wonderful with Owen. He's a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">smidge</span> needy.......not sure who he gets that from...... :) He has learned so much from his teachers this year and I am so thankful to have such wonderful, Godly women to be a part of my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">childrens'</span> lives.</p><br /><p>I can't imagine how I'm gonna feel when Owen is in big school too.<br /></p><br /><br /><div align="center">I took pictures of the boys on the first day of school and the last day. It's funny how much they have changed in such a short amount of time. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613724123251391250" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V8OBr5E4OXI/Tef0WOlwuxI/AAAAAAAAJhc/OgI7XYByMew/s320/September%2B2010%2B014.JPG" /> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">O's</span> 1st day w/ Mrs. Woods & Mrs. Rush<br /><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ua3mcXrfoXw/Tef0V2sc0ZI/AAAAAAAAJhU/N3BtxXpj8bo/s1600/May%2B2011%2B478.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613724116836995474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ua3mcXrfoXw/Tef0V2sc0ZI/AAAAAAAAJhU/N3BtxXpj8bo/s320/May%2B2011%2B478.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">O's</span> Last Day! (Not sure where his smile was......maybe he was sad, too!)<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SMPiw1ywLZQ/Tef0VoB8HRI/AAAAAAAAJhM/lQKfKaheLQc/s1600/September%2B2010%2B018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613724112900594962" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SMPiw1ywLZQ/Tef0VoB8HRI/AAAAAAAAJhM/lQKfKaheLQc/s320/September%2B2010%2B018.JPG" /></a> P's 1st day w/ Mrs. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lambrecht</span> & Mrs. Whittle<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WLmV-RvMJpw/Tef0Vq2tGQI/AAAAAAAAJhE/A6DVR443GNc/s1600/May%2B2011%2B479.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613724113658779906" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WLmV-RvMJpw/Tef0Vq2tGQI/AAAAAAAAJhE/A6DVR443GNc/s320/May%2B2011%2B479.JPG" /></a><br />P's Last Day! (Ms. Whittle had carpool duty so she is missing.)<br /><br />We celebrated the end of the year with our preschool friends at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Corley</span> Street Park. It was a great way to end the year! </p><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1NFzmSoo7W0/Tef0VeOzyxI/AAAAAAAAJg8/XeUx_RMJDQs/s1600/May%2B2011%2B508.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613724110270221074" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1NFzmSoo7W0/Tef0VeOzyxI/AAAAAAAAJg8/XeUx_RMJDQs/s320/May%2B2011%2B508.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="left">We have so many fun things planned for this summer and I'm looking forward to cherishing every moment I have with them while I still can. </div></div>amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-82287246613763900322011-05-22T17:36:00.004-04:002011-05-22T18:12:50.356-04:00O update!Well, I always postpone an O update because I feel like all I really do is wait for answers, but I have had several good friends asking about him (and reminding me that I don't update my blogspot) so I'll inform you of what I know so far.<br /><br />I was very persistent with trying to find a cause for all of Owens ear infections and hearing loss, and also the constant runny nose and yucky eyes. I thought for sure that he had some sort of allergy but all the tests came back negative. Still feeling that there had to be something more to all this, his allergist did some blood work to check his immune system. Dr. Coleman told me it would be very rare for it to come back abnormal, and as you know......Owen likes to be in the less then 1% category on all random things so of course, it comes back abnormal.<br /><br />Apparently everyone has 5 Immunoglobulins. Two of his are very low.<br />His immunoglobulin M (aka IgM), which is your bodies first form of defense and largest antibody, is so low its undetectable.<br />His Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is also very low, and those are the antibodies that are found in the nose, breathing passages, digestive tract, ears and eyes.<br /><br />Obviously this is not a good combination. There are apparently only 3 things that can cause a low IgM. They are multiple myeloma, leukemia, and auto-immune diseases.<br /><br />We gave him a vaccine to see if we could build back up his antibodies and we are going to have bloodwork done on June 9th to see if that happened, and also test him for cancer proteins to make sure it isn't some type of cancer.<br /><br />Since I have some sort of autoimmune issue going on, we are all assuming that is what it is. If that is the case, he will have to go to Duke to see an Immunologist to try to figure out what is going on. The good news is that he has probably had this for a while and he hasn't caught anything serious yet. We are just trying to be very precautious and keep his hands washed and away from the sickly.<br /><br />In all of this, I know the Lord is leading us to an answer for Owen and hopefully it isn't anything too serious. I do ask that you continue to pray for little O while we wait on answers. I am doing my best to be patient and not to worry until I have a reason to, but those of you who know me, know that is very difficult.<br /><br />I will update once the blood work comes back. Thanks in advance for your prayers.amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-77234638170646299262011-04-29T17:19:00.002-04:002011-04-29T17:25:20.356-04:00Brotherly BanterIn hopes to speed the car loading process, I have been telling the boys to race and see who can get in their carseat and buckle up first.<br />Today they run to the car, rush in and, of course, Price wins. (In O's defense he has way more buckles to handle)<br />So,Price screams "I WIN!!" And then Owen screams "I WIN!!" to which Price says "You didn't win, your the Loser!" I said "No, Price, Owen just wins second!" to which he replies, "Owen, winning second means your the first loser!"<br /><br />Price is his Fathers child!amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-41906041940452706532011-04-29T16:02:00.008-04:002011-04-29T17:15:01.741-04:00Our EasterWe had a GREAT time celebrating Easter! Price and Owen are now master Easter Egg Hunters!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Our first celebrations were at thier preschool parties. It's hard for me because both of their parties were on the same day but I tried to spend a little time in each classroom. I think they had a great time.</div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FsdDgTj9G94/TbscT0dzhQI/AAAAAAAAJc8/w_S8PN7O2QQ/s1600/April%2B2011%2B150.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601101688392090882" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FsdDgTj9G94/TbscT0dzhQI/AAAAAAAAJc8/w_S8PN7O2QQ/s320/April%2B2011%2B150.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OFNvRhYX0KM/TbscTrTNKKI/AAAAAAAAJc0/PJS9p5tVEl0/s1600/April%2B2011%2B142.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601101685931714722" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OFNvRhYX0KM/TbscTrTNKKI/AAAAAAAAJc0/PJS9p5tVEl0/s320/April%2B2011%2B142.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OPG-E5Zt1aY/TbscTRR4siI/AAAAAAAAJcs/x_rgoc5l8v4/s1600/April%2B2011%2B160.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601101678946857506" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OPG-E5Zt1aY/TbscTRR4siI/AAAAAAAAJcs/x_rgoc5l8v4/s320/April%2B2011%2B160.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Then my wonderful friend, Traci, always throws a fabulous Easter Egg Hunt and she knows the Easter Bunny personally, so he always drops by to visit with the kids. Price & Owen absolutly LOVED the Egg Hunt. THANKS TRACI!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-edSlxH8le7I/TbscTXi_GYI/AAAAAAAAJck/C_lkJnanwg8/s1600/April%2B2011%2B167.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601101680629193090" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-edSlxH8le7I/TbscTXi_GYI/AAAAAAAAJck/C_lkJnanwg8/s320/April%2B2011%2B167.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bVsxdf3M2Js/TbscS6sHGjI/AAAAAAAAJcc/Vq4Uqj-ePGE/s1600/April%2B2011%2B177.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601101672882838066" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bVsxdf3M2Js/TbscS6sHGjI/AAAAAAAAJcc/Vq4Uqj-ePGE/s320/April%2B2011%2B177.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cqeEI1NYbbM/TbsgjnLZWXI/AAAAAAAAJdk/onRv6MXofzQ/s1600/April%2B2011%2B185.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601106357749635442" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cqeEI1NYbbM/TbsgjnLZWXI/AAAAAAAAJdk/onRv6MXofzQ/s320/April%2B2011%2B185.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wsR7gUXhuEo/TbsgjZAVlnI/AAAAAAAAJdc/HyLJy8puQaE/s1600/April%2B2011%2B214.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601106353945155186" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wsR7gUXhuEo/TbsgjZAVlnI/AAAAAAAAJdc/HyLJy8puQaE/s320/April%2B2011%2B214.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CR0xnlKvJL8/TbsgjF1luKI/AAAAAAAAJdU/E3HHgl3_wSs/s1600/April%2B2011%2B229.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601106348799801506" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CR0xnlKvJL8/TbsgjF1luKI/AAAAAAAAJdU/E3HHgl3_wSs/s320/April%2B2011%2B229.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div>Then Jackson Family had an Easter Egg Hunt but it was raining so it ended up being done in the gym. They definitly had a great time finding all the goodies and spending time with their cousins, aunts, uncles, grands and great-grands.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CSsQ1CI0STk/Tbsgi86GCDI/AAAAAAAAJdM/hl6YTdHQu5k/s1600/April%2B2011%2B004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601106346402777138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CSsQ1CI0STk/Tbsgi86GCDI/AAAAAAAAJdM/hl6YTdHQu5k/s320/April%2B2011%2B004.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CaO4uvmK4a0/TbsgitxedPI/AAAAAAAAJdE/pyr0Zgkh9hc/s1600/April%2B2011%2B011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601106342340097266" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CaO4uvmK4a0/TbsgitxedPI/AAAAAAAAJdE/pyr0Zgkh9hc/s320/April%2B2011%2B011.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-59uOgyPkRoA/TbsienIHq2I/AAAAAAAAJeM/ju4w3owd6Yw/s1600/April%2B2011%2B022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601108470859803490" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-59uOgyPkRoA/TbsienIHq2I/AAAAAAAAJeM/ju4w3owd6Yw/s320/April%2B2011%2B022.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div>Then it was time for the Easter Bunny to come and visit us and he left some GOODIES!! Afterwards we went to Church to celebrate the real meaning of Easter, JESUS CHRIST!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_2VrOpQFBwg/TbsiebXljwI/AAAAAAAAJeE/T6kSBEmdHz8/s1600/April%2B2011%2B044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601108467703451394" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_2VrOpQFBwg/TbsiebXljwI/AAAAAAAAJeE/T6kSBEmdHz8/s320/April%2B2011%2B044.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T3qXawrkS3o/TbsieP6d7wI/AAAAAAAAJd8/NcL7ZJ2jYWI/s1600/April%2B2011%2B049.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601108464628526850" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T3qXawrkS3o/TbsieP6d7wI/AAAAAAAAJd8/NcL7ZJ2jYWI/s320/April%2B2011%2B049.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r51avSk7xFc/Tbsid7JXjiI/AAAAAAAAJd0/UGdImvFoblE/s1600/April%2B2011%2B066.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601108459053878818" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r51avSk7xFc/Tbsid7JXjiI/AAAAAAAAJd0/UGdImvFoblE/s320/April%2B2011%2B066.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Hi1ZaiNNSY/Tbsidpb5hmI/AAAAAAAAJds/MxOsV1DSDAc/s1600/April%2B2011%2B070.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601108454299764322" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Hi1ZaiNNSY/Tbsidpb5hmI/AAAAAAAAJds/MxOsV1DSDAc/s320/April%2B2011%2B070.JPG" /></a><br />After Church we went to the zoo for their Easter Brunch. That has become our Easter Tradition with Gigi and Papaw and it's always WONDERFUL! I got to snap a few cute shots of them while I was there too!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OlH9BilU000/TbslRvvlzII/AAAAAAAAJe0/HQ6VXnciiE8/s1600/April%2B2011%2B086%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601111548369423490" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OlH9BilU000/TbslRvvlzII/AAAAAAAAJe0/HQ6VXnciiE8/s320/April%2B2011%2B086%2Bcopy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xc0gb0pB3iA/TbslRtQlN7I/AAAAAAAAJes/BrpPakZlax4/s1600/April%2B2011%2B095%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601111547702491058" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xc0gb0pB3iA/TbslRtQlN7I/AAAAAAAAJes/BrpPakZlax4/s320/April%2B2011%2B095%2Bcopy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ODDSluQ3Xbs/TbslRUDYE2I/AAAAAAAAJek/HELlkv851k4/s1600/April%2B2011%2B107%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601111540936217442" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ODDSluQ3Xbs/TbslRUDYE2I/AAAAAAAAJek/HELlkv851k4/s320/April%2B2011%2B107%2Bcopy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a3jcXqfCFhQ/TbslRJ5S6qI/AAAAAAAAJec/xKe3dL4Kh9g/s1600/April%2B2011%2B220.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601111538209581730" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a3jcXqfCFhQ/TbslRJ5S6qI/AAAAAAAAJec/xKe3dL4Kh9g/s320/April%2B2011%2B220.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uWFq3RduE6c/TbslQ3NF2wI/AAAAAAAAJeU/rnmn2hxDQp0/s1600/April%2B2011%2B251.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601111533192338178" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uWFq3RduE6c/TbslQ3NF2wI/AAAAAAAAJeU/rnmn2hxDQp0/s320/April%2B2011%2B251.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Price had been counting down the days till Easter. Everyday he would ask me "How many more days until Easter, Mom?"<br />Now our next big adventure is when we go to the beach for a week in June! The countdown has already begun!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3942928835704486583.post-11229925244555598422011-04-29T15:46:00.002-04:002011-04-29T15:56:50.426-04:00Guess who's POTTY TRAINED?<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DyAubwF1J3E/TbsX4T-kpZI/AAAAAAAAJcU/6dPIj3eO_Bc/s1600/April%2B2011%2B015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601096817768179090" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DyAubwF1J3E/TbsX4T-kpZI/AAAAAAAAJcU/6dPIj3eO_Bc/s320/April%2B2011%2B015.JPG" /></a> THIS GUY!!!<br />`<br /></div>amjacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08242996555109068158noreply@blogger.com1