First Day of Preschool

Caroline started preschool today!
Her new school has a summer program for the 3 year olds to participate in and get used to the school before the fall.
She had a great time and there were no tears, by either of us! Several of the other kids seemed to have a hard time with mom or dad leaving, but Caroline is Miss Independent and barely looked up from what she was doing to say goodbye to me (although I did get an enthusiastic response at noon when I picked her up).
Her teacher said she had a nice time and enjoyed dancing during music time (big surprise there!). Here are a few pictures from the first exploratory moments when we first arrived.

bath time

So round, squishy and happy.....

So sweet!

This picture is actually from last weekend when Jackson turned 6 weeks old. He is such a cuddler and so sweet and plump, I just had to post it!

Caroline has been enjoying a lot of outside time in the backyard since we haven't been going out quite as much as usual (because I'm still getting the hang of this going out with two kids thing!). Fortunately, our little yard is a perfect play place for a three year old. Here she is doing a little sidewalk chalk on the patio.

Jackson is smiling!

Whew!
These past weeks have flown by... busy, busy. Jackson is growing like a weed and has started really smiling at us - so sweet! Caroline gets a big laugh when he smiles for her.
We think he's about 12 pounds now but we won't get an official weigh in again until his 2 month checkup. He is noticeably heavier, fills out his 3 month sized clothes and I always get comments when we're out like "how many months is your baby?" - he's just huge! Such a difference from Caroline who is still a string bean.

the last few weeks

The last three weeks have flown by! Josh was home with us for a week and we enjoyed some family time.


















Jackson is growing like a little weed. His weight was up just over 9 pounds and he had grown two inches by his two week check up! He continues to plump up and is becoming chubalicious - the double chin is in full effect. His personality continues to be very chill and he rarely fusses or cries but is very chatty as far as babies go (lots of coos).

Caroline started t-ball and has had two "games" with her team, the Green Frogs. It has become a family affair, although Jackson usually sleeps through the whole thing. She is still taking swim lessons and is doing great with those. She has taken pretty well to becoming a big sister - she's very sweet and caring with Jackson, she asks to hold him all the time and likes to be a part of diaper changing and baths for him - overall, she's quite the helper. We are so proud of her!

The little man is here!

Jackson Kenneth Moss made his entrance on Saturday night, April 25th, at 9:37 p.m. at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. He was 7 lbs, 12 oz and 19" long. We got home yesterday and are both doing great. The picture above is from Sunday morning. Jackson is sporting the hat knitted by ladies from the Red Cross for military babies.

Caroline is very excited about him and loves to hold him. She's already a great helper!

New McDowell baby boy!

We are so excited to hear that Jack & Charlie have a new baby brother, Hank! He was born last night and from the picture mail Chip sent us, he is adorable (as would be expected!). Now we're even more anxious for our own little man to get here so Hank will have a new playmate. Congratulations Andrea & Chip!