Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail!

Every year we have gone to see the Easter bunny at our mall. The first year we just had Langston and he didn't cry, but his picture looked more like "a deer in headlights" then "I'm really happy to see the Easter bunny" face. Last year, Langston and Emerson went to see the Easter bunny without any tears, but it wasn't the greatest picture. Even though, I didn't take them to see the Easter bunny until Good Friday and we ended up waiting for 30 minutes in line BEFORE they had eaten lunch, the picture turned out great. The kids got their token "bunny ears" from the nice lady who took our money for the picture. All-in-all, it was a pretty good day. Now on to Easter Sunday...

This year, Mommy almost ruined Easter! I felt a little naseus all day Saturday and by Saturday night, let's just sayI didn't get any better. So, Sunday morning we ended up calling Shane's sweet mother and step-dad to come get the kids. The kids got to see their Easter baskets, with me on the couch and Shane taking pictures. They hardly noticed that I was just laying there not doing anything. Shane had to leave early for band practice at church, so his parents came over right after he left, got the kids dressed in their new easter outfits, put the church and snack bags together, and took them to church with them. I know it was a lot for them, but I can not thank them enough for their help. I stayed in bed, literally all day while my family spent the better part of the day at Shane's parents. Thay have us over every Easter for lunch and an Easter egg hunt for the kids. Anyway, it is not an Easter I will soon forget, but will look forward to next year's even more!

She is finally here!!!

Well, after a long night and day in the hospital, my sister Meredith delivered Sydney Claire Olvera at 8:31 pm last night. She was 7 lbs, 15 oz and 19 1/4 inches long. Yesterday, I started my first blog to help occupy my time. I was on pins and needles all day. Friday night, I even had a dream that there was such a thing as a "pregnancy suit". Mere would wear it for awhile and when she got tired of the labor, I would put it on! I even dreamed that Mere's water broke while I was wearing it, so I gave it back to her and told her that she could take it from here! I called Mere to tell her the next day (while she WAS in labor) and she really wished that were possible. I think I just wanted to help her out in some way. I have to say, that when your baby sister has a baby of her own, it can make you feel really old. I am so proud of her and Alex for getting through the labor and delivery part. Now for the biggest journey of all...parenthood! It is so wonderful and I am excited to see them grow as parents. Sydney Claire is already loved by so many people and I can't wait to finally hold her next weekend. I am going to fly down by myself to Texas so I can have a little one on one time with my newest niece. Hopefully, I can help out a little while I'm there.

I'm a blogger!

Okay, I am finally giving this whole blogging thing a try. I really enjoy reading my sister, Emiley's blogspot in Texas and feel like I keep in touch with what is going on in their lives better. So, I have decided to chronicle stories of my family's lives in order for you to keep up with what is going on in the Jackson household. I'm not promising it will be pretty or entertaining, but it will be a great way to look back years from now and read what we were doing.

Today I am anxiously awaiting for my youngest sister, Meredith to deliver her first baby. She was induced this morning and I have been waiting for the phone call that tells me the baby has arrived. I will keep you posted on the details in my next blog! Setting this site up has been a great way to occupy time! I encourage you to set one up and keep us abreast on what is going on with your family!