We also went to the beach. We were expecting the water to be cold, but it was overcast as well, so it was really cold. Jackson loved to play in the sand, his new favorite thing is to dig and fill buckets with sand! And he didn't mind the water too mcuh until a wave snuck up behind him while getting his picture taken. Then he was too wet and cold, we didn't stay much longer after that. We did bring home a lot of sand with us though. The best part of a trip to the beach! Bobby's Aunt Sandy came with us and Jackson didn't even mind her burrying his legs in the sand!

A few weeks ago we were able to go to San Diego to visit Bobby's Grandma Glas and Aunt Sandy. We had a great time. Our first stop was to the San Diego Zoo. Jackson loved it, but so did we. We think he liked the fish and turtles the most. But maybe because he was on the same level as them and got a good look at them. Although, he enjoyed the petting zoo. He would pet the rabbit, but the goats he wasn't too sure about touching. He was such a good boy, but then again he got a ride the whole time while we walked! 

We just had to put this picture up. We can't get enough of his smile. Jackson is getting so big. Walking all on his own, has the big boy car seat, and is starting to look like a toddler not a baby. It has gone by so fast.

Just a random picture. Jackson's new thing is to put shoes on his hands and crawl around the house. It doesn't matter who's shoes they are, or even if they match. It's so funny when he has shoes on both hands. So now we never know where our shoes are!

When in Prescott we were able to play a little in the snow. Jackson wasn't too sure how he felt about it, but we tried! He was mostly okay if someone was with him, or if he was held, but when left to sit in the snow alone, not too excited! He tried to eat the snow, but decided it was too cold. Maybe next time we can be there while it is snowing to see how he likes that. Although, that may not be till next winter, unless we are real lucky.

This is an outfit Grandma and Grandpa Halterman got Jackson for his birthday. Doesn't he look handsome? We love the shoes that match. He is getting so mobile. So close to walking all alone. Just a few more days we think.

While in Prescott, Jackson found a few new things. He found that he loves cars and loves to push them around. But only bigger cars, not like Hot Wheels. He Pushed them all over the house, and dragged them up the stair with him. Also, he loves apples. And he can eat them whole now. It was very messy and juicy, but he had so much fun eating it.

We went to Prescott this weekend and had so much fun! This picture is just random. Aunt Amber had this huge tote bag that she out Jackson in and then carried him around. You can see on Jackson's face how excited he is about it!

Here are Jackson's 1 year pictures. We saw the doctor this week and he is only 21 lbs. 14 oz., 40% and 30 inches, 50%. Although, we think he weighs more than that.He is thinning out a little. His checks aren't so chubby, but he still has his budda belly!  He still isn't walking a lot on his own, but is getting so close. Bobby was jealous of all the attention Jackson was getting, so we had to write his age on his chest and take pictures of him too!

Just a random picture of Bobby with Jackson. They are so manly with their muscles. Jackson almost has the move right!

The below pictures are from Jackson's 1st birthday party. He turned 1 last Saturday, the 24th of January. He had a dinosaur party with the family at a lake. It was a lot of fun. We ate, fed the ducks, and just chatted. Jackson was a little leary of his cake, but he ate some of it. We were hoping he would dive in and get it everywhere, but we guess he's too refined for that! Mikelle made the cake. It took a long time, but she had fun and it was worth it when it was done. Jackson loved the balloons and his presents, although he's still trying to figure out how to open them. 

Here is Jackosn eating a sucker. This boy loves sweets, just like his parents! But put him in his high chair with a sucker and you get one messy, but happy boy. The little dum-dums are the perfect size for him. He is getting a lot of teeth though, so he might start biting them and cutting his enjoyment time down. He has 10 teeth currently, and is cutting at least 2 more. We're hoping he gets all his teeth like his mommy!

Here is Jackson with one of his favorite Christmas toys. His Grandma Schummer sent this to him, and he loves it. The lion makes music that he loves to dance to, and it helps him walk, so what can be better? He tries to use it in the apartment, but mostly just gets stuck when he runs into furniture. The grass outside is great for him though. We love the second picture. He is smiling so hard the veins in his neck are sticking out. He also looks a lot like his Great-Grandpa Halterman. Too cute.

The following pictures are from the PF Chang's Marathon Bobby ran this past weekend. He did awesome. Mikelle, Jackson and Aunt Amber came to watch and cheer him on. There were some funny people running it. One had a beer can attached to his hat so it looked as if he was running after it. Also, there was a guy dressed as "Joe Dirt". Super funny. You'll see in the pictures there was also a guy carrying a flag, sweet. Bobby did this marathon with kidney stones, not fun, but he's a champ. There was also a little blood as you'll see in the pictures, but he's doing better now!

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!