Christmas Day 2013

For years Shaileen and I have been wanting a specific present but have not gotten it until this year. If you know us at all you know what I am talking about. JAX! It was absolutely incredible to have him with us this Christmas. It was so much more magical having him around even though he had no idea what was going on. I cannot imagine what future years are going to be like when he actually can feel the magic of Christmas himself.  As I always say we are so thankful to Jax's birth family. We all love them so much.

We had to get up quite early to get presents at our house open so we could make it to all of the grandparents houses. 7 am rolled around really quick. We were both surprised with how well Jax did opening presents and staying entertained doing it. The big grin he would get on his face when he would open presents was so much fun to see. 

I love these two more than words can explain!

 After having "Christmas" at our house we first went to Grandpa Scott and Grandma Cindy's house. Jax slept some of the time that we were opening presents. That is why he is not in many here.

I am a terrible terrible person and didn't get a photo of the wrapped present. This was Jax's high chair that has been long awaited. 

Next we went to Grandpa Evan and Grandma Susan's house. Jax had a blast, especially watching all of his cousins running around.

You can easily see the love that Shaileen has for Jax right here! 

Lastly we went over to Grandma Calleen and Grandpa Greg's house. You can tell how much Jax had fun here. We played games and ate food but best of all just spent time around family.

Thank you to our families for spending this Christmas with us and for all of the gifts. We truly appreciate it!

Gingerbread making with cousins

Shaileen and Jax went to spend some time with Aunt Kimmie and DJ and Alex. They were nice enough to let them decorate giant gingerbread men with them. I wasn't there but as you can tell Jax liked the gingerbread a little too much. Maybe that is why is so chunky.

 

Jax must have been practicing in the womb because he was a pro at decorating his gingerbread man.

 

Jax's first time eating sweet potatoes

We decided that it was time for Jax to start eating actual food. Sweet potatoes was the winner. Jax was a champ and did an excellent job eating like usual. Good thing Shaileen decided to get him naked before we started feeding him because he was a mess when he was done. 

Isn't this one of the cutest pictures of Jax ever. He looks so excited to start eating. :)

Every once in a while Jax decided that his hand was better than the food though! He found that it wasn't food though and quickly decided that he wanted the sweet potatoes again. 

Shaileen may have been even more excited than Jax was! You can tell how much love she has for Jax right here. He just makes her world just as he does mine.  

Jax was so proud of himself that he ate all of the food all gone. 

He was such a mess that Shaileen got him completely naked and put him in the sink to wash him off. BABY BOOTY! Usually he loves getting in the shower and tub but he definitely did not like the sink for some weird reason. 

5 months old

Crazy to think that Jax is already 5 months old! He is growing up way too quick. We are so proud of him and how he has progressed. He is starting to sit up on his own. Give him about another week or two and I bet he can sit up and not fall. He loves smiling and laughs a little especially when you tickle his sides. One of his favorite things is tv and loves standing up with help. One thing Dad loves doing with Jax is throwing him up in the air high. Mom loves cuddling him nice and close. Jax, Mommy and Daddy love you more than anything!