More family pictures for the Reids



This is something I like to do, just to compare how much a simple edit can improve even a high-quality picture!



WHAT A MAN...

All he needs is a remote in one hand !

Have you heard?

About the new artist in town?  He has it all: Looks, attitude, charm, and talent.   His fan base is starting out small, but before you know it everyone will know about this fellow.  He is even known to perform in his UNDERWEAR, if you can imagine!  He knows the latest moves and grooves and is full of raw, natural talent.  I think he is the cutest thing to hit the country music scene in a long time. You'll have to let me know your opinion, also.  I may be somewhat biased... don't judge me. I think you will agree that this guy really has what it takes. Move over, George Straight. 

Easter Time's a comin'...

Easter is one of our favorite holidays in the Jackson house. No, not just because we always end up with gobs of candy-filled eggs, chocolate bunnies, and purple marshmallow chickens.  We love the REAL meaning behind Easter - HE lives! He is risen!  I have always loved teaching Lucas about the real meaning of Easter.  I can't wait to do it all over again when Cason is old enough.  With Easter comes new life in every sense of the word.  Springtime, fresh green grass, new buds on the flowering trees, the backyard hopping with new life, and beautiful, refreshing weather.  He has made all things new again!

I have been steadily working on Easter baskets both for my boys, and for friends of mine who ordered Scentsy Buddy baskets. Here's a little sneak peek at how they are coming together. Good thing Lucas doesn't know how to check my blog. (He DOES know how to log in to my facebook - that's a different post, though!)

A visit from Paxton

We met a new friend this weekend, Mr. Paxton Graham Walters. He was born almost a month ago, but his mommy, daddy, and him live about 4 hours away from us (for now).  However, they will be moving "home" at the end of this month.  We are super excited to have them nearby! The little guy slept most of the time, but I was able to sneak in a few pictures. Cason wasn't too sure about another baby in the house. He was very clingy to me, and towards the end of the evening, he even got very attached to Missy and wanted her to hold him, too! He is such a character.




Sleeping is SUCH hard work!




Look at those cheeks





Love baby feet!




jealous much?








Babies aren't of much interest to Lucas at this point. He and Heath share the same philosophy- when they are big enough to wrastle, I'll play with them.



Just talkin'

 Cason's vocabulary has just taken off! He is so advanced in his speech and communication.  Here are a few of the words he has recently learned and loves to say, sometimes repeatedly:

horse
turkey
tee-tee
Bubba
Mooooooo
drink
cup
thank you

He also loves to shake his head YES and NO when you ask him a question. He still signs for certain things, like bite, more, love you and thank you.

And, while we are talking about Cason... I will just say that he totally amazed me yesterday afternoon. 

I was sitting on the couch folding laundry. He comes to me, grabs my hand and pulls me into the bathroom. He pats his hand on top of the lid about four times, then grunts and pulls on the front of his diaper ( he was running around pantless). I said tee-tee? And he shook his head yes... I took his diaper off and set him up there and he POOPED! I wiped his booty, and let him look at it. He started smiling and clapping. Then I flushed and he waved bye-bye. We have not worked wtih him AT all and neither does the daycare. I guess he has just seen Lucas?? I was totally amazed. He was so so proud.   I haven't even dreamed of beginning to potty train yet, but I think I will now!

Photo shoot

Sunday was a BEA-utiful day for a little family photoshoot. No, not my family, but a dear friend of mine's. Shout out to Julia!  They are all so photogenic! I am so honored to be able to take family pictures for them.  Here's a small peek at some of my favorites.  I am having a good time playing with the colors on some of the others.  I can't wait for her to take a peek!

Presenting, the Reid Family (or is it spelled REAID?...inside joke)

LOVE, love, love Daddy/son shots!



Just precious, I tell you! I think this is so sweet.





How do you spell HAM?? T-Y-L-E-R!




Just gorgeous. She is a natural! Look out, Mom.