Thursday, June 21, 2012

Lola Ruth Jackson

Lola Ruth Jackson was born on June 14, 2012 at 10:04am by c-section.  She weighed 7lbs 9oz and was 19 inches long.  Dr Lauren Monti performed the c-section along with my other 2.  Everything went pretty smoothly except for a little breathing/swallowing issues at the end of the c-section.  My sister DeAnn Black and Jeremy were in the OR with me during the birth.

What a great day!! I heard her cry and continue to cry for a while before I got to see her. I remember my sister saying she looked like the boys and Jeremy saying she had a lot of hair. What a special moment to see my daughter for the first time. She was so much smaller than I envisioned and she was perfect! I cried a lot!

We had a lot of family visitors that day. Lola's name is a family name. Lola came from Jeremy's dad's side - Grandma Jackson's mom was named Lola. Ruth comes from my mom's side of the family. My Grandmother's middle name is Ruth. I love that she has a name from both sides and it is unique. We didn't tell anyone the name until we were in the recovery room. Grandmother cried and Grandma I think was in shock. It was fun seeing their reactions.

She has been a great baby from day 1. Our first night was a little rough....she just wanted to be held. After that though she has done great sleeping. She came into this world practically sucking her fingers. I knew she'd be a good eater and she is! She rarely cries and of course sleeps a lot right now.

Her brothers have done very well with her. They have both been very sweet. The love to kiss her and Jax loves to hold her. It has definitely been an adjustment but we are getting the hang of it. I am so blessed and love my family. We are now complete and look forward to what the future has in store. Below are our pictures of Lola's big day!





























Monday, June 11, 2012

Cedar Hill Fountains

Every summer we head to the Cedar Hill Shopping Center before school gets out to play in the water fountain.  Jax has enjoyed it for the last couple of years but this is the first year Jake is up and walking/running so that he can play like his brother.  They both started out not wanting to get too wet but then got use to it and enjoyed the morning.  Notice how calm it is - not many kids.  Once school is out, it's a mad house and we don't go as often.  But we still have fun when we do go.  They had a great time!  Enjoy the pictures!