This picture just makes us laugh out loud.  Jackson is getting up and down stair really well. His face here  is great. He makes it look like he's working so hard. It would be easier if he let go of the pen, but he loves pens. It's all fun and games till someone's eye gets pokes out! Jackson isalso technically walking, but still needs a lot of help. He will be one on Saturday, crazy!

Here is Jackson decked- out and ready to go outside. Grandma Halterman got him his SpiderMan hat and mittens for Christmas. He didn't really like them at first, but Mikelle and Aunt Kristin made him keep them on. He was going for a walk with Grandma, and it was cold outside. They came home from the walk with little cold noses and hands, so in the end he was okay with wearing them. It was really funny though watching him try and get the hat off with the mittens on. We are terrible!

We just love random pictures! Mikelle and Jackson went up to Prescott to help out her parents. In doing so, they took the plant out of this pot to clean it, and of course had to see how Jackson liked it!! As you can tell, he likes it, but he also thinks his mom and Grandma are crazy.

Just two more random pictures. The first is at Thanksgiving. Him and dad were just waiting to eat and chilin'. It is such a great picture of Jackson just lying around relaxing. And second, him walking and smiling was at Cafe Rio where we had Suzy's baby shower. He had a blast, as you can see. We just love his smile and how happy he is all the time.

This is just a funny picture. Mikelle was at IKEA with her mom and sister, Kristin, when they found these great hats. Of course pictures had to be taken. Jackson loves his, as you can tell!

These pictures are a little old, but we just got them off of Grandma Halterman's camera. We have a picture of Bobby's favorite outfit of Jackson's and one of Mikelle's favorite. Can you tell who's is who's?!

These pictures show it all. Jackson is ALL boy. We were at Barry and Kendra's house for New Year's Eve and the first things Jackson found were swords and a lightsaber. Not only did he play with them all night, but he also decided he needed to chew on them. His Aunt Kendra said he was cutting his teeth on a sword! We though it was great, so of course had to take pictures to show everyone.

Jackson loved Christmas, but mostly because there were new toys and lots of people around to play with him. We were in Prescott with Mikelle's family, and we had a great time. Jackson Didn't quite get the whole present opening thing, so we all helped him a little. He did like the paper and ribbons off the boxes though. He also liked to put them in his mouth and chew them apart. He's just like a little puppy, although maybe a little less destructive!

Here are Jackson's 11 month pictures. They were really hard to get since he didn't want to sit still, but we got a few good ones. He turned 11 months on Christmas Eve and is getting big. He can now crawl up and down stairs, but sometimes he likes to sit on the stair and try and turn around, then he falls, so we still keep a close eye on him. He is so close to walking on his own. He can take a few steps without falling, but really loves when you hold his hands and walk with him. He tired everyone out at Christmas by walking them around the house!

Jackson was so excited to see Santa, or maybe that was us! Jackson was actually good for about 30 seconds then he freaked out. At least we got a semi-decent picture! We are so excited for Jackson's First Christmas. On a side note, Jared and Suzy had their little one, Van Jared, yesterday the 15th. He was just over 6 lbs. and has lots of hair. Jared says he is tall and skinny. We were all shocked! All is well with mom and baby. Hopefully they will post pictures in a few days.

Here are some random photos of Jackson on a motorcycle. We went to the Tempe Historical Museum on Saturday and they had a real old police bike you could sit on. He liked the bike, but not so much the helmet. He told him he couldn't get a bike without the helmet, so he pitched a fit. Maybe next year for Christmas he can get a bike if he changes his tune!

To pass some of the extra time this holiday break we went for a walk around Tempe Town Lake. We had a lot of fun and it was great to be outside. It was a little cold and windy, but still a nice change from 10o degrees! Jackson loved to be with his daddy and liked the shoulder ride, even though he still can't hold on by himself. He just has the best smile. Don't ya think?!

Thanksgiving was fun. We had it with Mikelle's family. There were about 40 of us, so we had it at a church in Mesa. The food and company were both great. Jackson didn't like much of the food, and he was so sleepy he slept through half of dinner. He loves his Aunt Kristin.

This is a great picture of Jackson's hair. He doesn't have too much, but what he does have is super blond on mostly on the top of his head. We love to spike it or give him a fauxhawk. Plus check out his face. Hilarious, but oh so cute!

Here are Jackson's 10 months photos. He is getting so big. Crawling like crazy and really hoping to walk soon. He tries so hard to stand, and can get you to hold his hand and walk with him when he wants. He is so smart and knows what he wants, if only we knew what he wants!

Here Jackson is supporting BYU. Bobby has already made it clear that Jackson will most likely be going there. The hat may be a little big, but he still looks dang cute!

One day Mikelle was able to watch Tessa and Trenton while Kendra went to the cannery. Amber came over to help since three kids are a lot for Mikelle and her back. The playground was a big hit. Trenton had a lot of fun helping Jackson down the slide and on the swing.Jackson loves the swing, so it's great the weather here is cooling off. They all had so much fun, don't let Jackson's sad face on the slide fool you! His cousin might have kicked him.

Well, here are a few pictures of Jackson with his Grandpa Glas. We got to play with Bobby's dad for a few days around Halloween as he was in town for business. We mostly just hung-out, and it was great to have him here. Jackson hasn't seen him since he was about 2 months, so it was great for them to get to know each other. Everyone thinks Jackson looks most like his Grandpa Glas. Aren't they so cute?!

So we went to the Doctor today for Jackson's 9 month check-up. He's just healthy as a horse. He's 21 lbs., 60% and 29 inches, 75%. Although, he feels much heavier than that! Plus, he started crawling yesterday! He is also pulling himself up and cruising on furniture. The doctor says she thinks he will walk early. Is that good thing? We are excited, but not all at the same time!

Here are our Halloween pictures! I know you were all holding your breath! If you can't tell, Bobby was Thor, Mikelle was Wonder Woman, and Jackson was Captain America. He even kept his hat on for about half the time! As you can tell Jackson was a little sleepy. He missed his afternoon nap, but as long as we kept moving, he was okay with Trick-or-Treating. We went with Barry and Kendra and their kids for a little while, then we met up with Bobby's dad and went to dinner. We looked good eating out at Outback, and we didn't feel silly at all!! Of course we ditched the wigs.

Here are a few pictures of Jackson with our pumpkins for Halloween. He had his own little one, but then helped carve the big one. Really, he hated the insides of the pumpkin. He takes after his daddy there! Maybe he will grow out of that.

Well, here are his 9 month photos. They were so hard to get. He doesn't want to sit still, and he really didn't want to lie on his back. He is all smiles though, and that is the really important thing! We go see the doctor next week, so we will update you with his stats then, but it is safe to say he is huge! 

Jackson has started chomping on everything he can get his hands on. The day he  started sitting up on his own I had put him in his crib for a nap. He started crying, but then a minute later was quiet. I was shocked because he has yet to fall asleep for a nap on his own. I peeked into his room, and I found him chewing on his crib.The first picture shows little wood shards on his face and shirt. There are now lots of little teeth scrapes on the side of his crib. Needless to say, we had to lower the mattress that day!

We went to Prescott the first weekend in October and thought it would be fun to go to a pumpkin patch and play. Of course, the weather didn't think that was a good idea. It started to pour about half way there, but we hoped it would stop by the time we got there. When we got there, it was just sprinkling, so we went for it. Of course, it was pouring a few minutes later. We got some kettle corn and some dang cute pictures, but that was about it. We didn't even get to see tha anilmals, bummer. For those of you who don't recognize the cute boy standing next to Amber, that is her boyfriend, Anson.

This picture is a little older, but it is so cute. You can see where Jackson got his eyes from. Father and son, so handsome.