This was super cute... He stood up on his own for a moment while playing. I grabbed my camera and did my own squat-to-stand to get him to do it again. He did and was sooo proud of himself!

It’s hard to believe, but Jax turned 1-year-old this month! Our little man is not so little anymore: he weighs 21 lbs and is about 30″ tall. He can stand up on his own and often takes a step or two. For now, he’s decided that crawling gets him where he wants to go faster, unless there is a couch to hold on to. He babbles, laughs, waves, makes raspberries (then laughs at himself!) and blows kisses! He just cut his first top tooth (tooth #3) and the one beside it is on the way. He is still nursing full-time, but has started to ask for regular solid food meals. When not teething, he can sleep 5 – 7 hours straight.

Jackson, you are the sweetest and friendliest baby in the world! I love spending my day with you – even the moments where you are unhappy that I have to get my work done. I wouldn’t trade away a single second I’ve spent with you. I love you with all my heart!!!