Ozier Family

Pray and Keep Watch For Me

2011-10-03T18:38:00.001-05:00

This June, my sweet husband was on mission in Africa--Kenya actually. Once he shared with me that he was feeling called to this, I began to pray--for protection, provision, anointing, salvation--for so many things.. Many prayers went up for him, his team, the lives they would encounter. It wasn't until he was gone that it occurred to me how much we would struggle here at home. Boy did we. Our three little boys and I are blessed with such a wonderful father and wonderful husband in him, and let me just say, I rarely have everything on my shoulders from day to day. The day he left, during my first time with the Lord, He reminded me of Mark 14--Jesus in the Garden. "Pray and keep watch for Me, so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak" (vs 38). Jesus asked this of His trusted disciples, His closest companions, while in the Garden of Gethsemane.

There are so many things going on in this scene, but two stood out to me during this time. First, how, in times of danger--whether it be physical, spiritual, or danger of "falling into temptation"--there is only one dependable option--pray. He is the only One that will truly comfort and protect us, but do we go to Him? Peter, James and John, hours before were ready to die for Jesus. "Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You! And they were all saying the same thing"(vs 31), and then moments later they could not merely stay awake to pray. Is this any different from my proclaimations to love Him and follow Him, then 'little' day to day choices of worldly comforts over going to Him? I say I love Him above all. I say I love Him more than my life, but when I am tested, what do I turn to? This message was such a wake up call for me, but the next brought me to my knees.

The most beautiful part of this scene to me is the gentleness shown from our Father to His Son. While praying, our sweet Jesus agonized and pleaded in the garden. He knew what He was facing. He asked God two separate times if possible for this cup to pass from Him (vs 36,39). Each time, He returned to a gentle reminder, of our hopelessness--how desperately we need a Savior, and why this burden was His alone.

Jesus returned twice to find Peter, James and John-arguably his closest disciples, sleeping. These were men who had walked with Him, seen miracles, seen Him transfigured while speaking with Moses and Elijah, and men who hours before were ready 'to die for Him." Jesus pleaded, "My soul is deeply grieved even to the point of death..keep watch for Me," and they couldn't even stay awake. When He returned to them sleeping, I believe Our Father, in those precious moments, was gently answering His prayer--this could not pass from Him. He was displaying that even those who try are capable of nothing without His sacrifice. Even with the best of intentions, we fail miserably everyday. The sheer beauty of this scene leaves me speechless.

"Pray and keep watch for Me, so that you will not fall into temptation." We are hopeless without Him--certainly before we know Him, but also after. It reminds me of one of my favorite worship songs ( I know..I love music):

How many names
Can I use to explain
The love of my Jesus
The life that He gave...

Your name is Jesus
Your name is Jesus
You're the wonderful, counselor, my friend
You're what I hold on to
I know that You brought me through
All the days of loss and to the cross, You knew
That I'd need a Savior

How many songs
Can I sing to proclaim
Your wondrous love
Oh and beauty so great
Oh and, What would I say
If You brought down the rain
And everyday I walked through the painMy heart would still say… Your name is Jesus
Your name is Jesus
You're the wonderful, counselor, my friend
You're what I hold on to
I know that You brought me through
All the days of loss and to the cross, You knew
That I'd need a Savior -Among the Thirsty How many times has the Lord asked me to pray and I didn't? How many times have I felt the Spirit nudging me to do something uncomfortable or difficult that I didn't do? Or put off until it's too late? Oh yes, I fall asleep.

He knew...and in that moment He was reminded...that we need a Savior.

The Nails

2011-07-05T20:45:00.002-05:00

Last night there was an accident at our house. It was close to the boys bedtime, but they needed to burn off some extra energy. This happens often, and when Mommy and Daddy are "kaput," we usually send them upstairs to Jackson's room to "jump and slide." His bed is a play-fort with a platform, ladder, and a slide. Last night was one of those nights.

I was in our bedroom reading, and Jason was in the office doing some work. I could hear the boys laughing and playing, but suddenly, the playing sounds turned to screaming. We have had some pretty scary stuff happen in our house concerning the boys...an arm catch on fire, two people fall down a flight of stairs, and more.. So, I guess I'm sort of on high alert. As soon as I realized something was off, I was running and praying aloud. The twins met me at the middle of the staircase crying, "Jack fell" and "Jack's stuck." Sprinting up the stairs and holding my breath as I turned the corner, I found him. He had fallen behind his headboard, in between where it meets with the wooden fort. These two structures (the headboard and fort) are supposed to be attached--with many, long sharp nails.

He caught himself by his arms and was hanging there...kicking and screaming. As soon as I saw him, I knew he had nails in his chest. I did not know how many, or how deep they were. Still praying aloud, I pulled the headboard back with my left arm, slipped my right arm around and in front of him and was careful to pull him straight back off the nails--to not cause more damage. Then I lifted him out. Right then Jason came running in the room. I laid him on the floor as we, frantically, were looking for the injuries and the blood...but there was none. We flipped him over, looked at his back, flipped him back.. I refocused my eyes... We could not believe what we were seeing. Praying turned to praising. There is no way possible those nails did not at LEAST scratch him. He was wedged, with all of his weight on his chest, plus the weight of the headboard.

I held him and rocked him while Jason tended to the twins, and we all calmed down. Jason and I started thanking God. When I pray over him in that very bed as he sleeps, I ask the Lord to protect him and to surround him with powerful angels. He is faithful. So faithful.

This morning I was talking to God about a personal struggle I have been having with my thoughts. He reminded me that when the negative/sinful thoughts come, to rebuke them and replace them with a Philippians 4:8 thought. I asked Him to give me one for today--just a default, pure, joyful thought..

He gave me one. "Think on the cross and your children."

He then showed me that last night, OUR precious little son, was saved by Him from being pierced by those horrible nails... Yet, He sent HIS most precious, only Son to endure those horrible nails and so much more...for us. Oh how He loves us...

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed" Isaiah 53:5

3-5 inches apart/Aprox. 1.75 inch in length

"And when Jesus had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet" Luke 24:40

Blessed be Your Name

2011-05-23T13:23:00.000-05:00

The sermon series "Questions?" wrapped up yesterday with Kyle York delivering a powerful word on "What's the Point of My Pain?" This particular topic is near to my heart anyway..mostly for two reasons: because of how our Father has shown me so powerfully (yet ever so gently) why things have happened in my own life and how He is using it for His glory, and even more, He has blessed me with a passion to see other women come to this same place in thier faith journey.
The message was also timely..we can barely watch the reports coming out of Joplin, Missouri. The death toll is rising. The devestation is unbareable. The beautiful words written by Mandi Mapes after the earthquake disaster in Haiti have been running through my mind all morning..I meditate on them often..

In Your arms
is where I want to be
when my world
comes crashing down on me
so hold me close
keep me Yours always
bid me, break me, be my rock
for now and all my days

whom have I
when my heart begins to fail
when sorrow fills the streets
and sounds of death prevail
Jesus is my hope
and I know He stills the wind
so take my very life away
as long as I get Him

my soul longs
for the day I'll see Your face
when sin and death will pass
and tears are wiped away
so let the sky fall down
and earth and cities quake
and I'll say of my God and King
Lord, blessed be Your name

blessed be, blessed be Your name
blessed be Your holy name

"The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth.." Ex 34:6

He never leaves His throne.

The Body

2011-03-03T20:46:00.004-06:00

First, You showed me Yourself. I believed You. Then You showed me Your will for me--the hope of my calling. I heard YOU, Father, but I listened to man. Wholeness. Perfection. To be completely unbroken. I strived for this. I strive for it. I hear You, Lord. I will never reach it. It is not Your plan. Broken to Beautiful, You say. Bring darkness to light. I don't have to be good enough to walk out Your plans for me. I don't have to be whole enough, fixed enough..You call--We answer..period. I heard You, but I listened to man. "Stop regarding man who's breath of life is in his nostrils: Why should he be esteemed?" "I am the LORD your God who brought you up from the land of Egypt."

My faith faltered. Finally...renewed, I stepped forward. No. Limped forward. Then You took me by the hand and showed me the way. And now, now You show me that wholeness, that beautiful, elusive wholeness, is in the journey.... through the very ones you have called me to.

"And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised,because God had provided something better for us,so that apart from us they should not be made perfect".

Hebrews 11:39-40

My Eyes are on You, Lord

2011-01-05T10:17:00.000-06:00

Hebrews 11:24

“By faith Moses when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25. choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, 26. considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for He was looking to the reward. 27. By faith he left Egypt not fearing.. for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen.”

Who am I? Where do I come from? How have I hidden parts of myself ‘to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin.’? The list is deep and long. My reproach was tucked away, hidden by space and time. No longer—Christ has greater riches. He alone is worthy. In the beginning, He was dragging me out of Egypt. Now, I am crawling. Lord, help me stand and walk boldly—with no fear—by keeping my eyes on You…for Your glory.

Swimming in Grace

2010-11-10T12:51:00.001-06:00

Does the Lord use visual images to show me things because I am a visual person? Or am I a visual person because the Lord speaks to me so often in visions? Hmm.. Whichever the case, it happens often: His truths come to me in mental pictures rather than in words. I saw us, believers...

While we were lost, we were still of the fallen world (on dry, parched ground..with our worldly thoughts and desires). Once we are in Christ, we are plunged into His grace. Like the ocean, it covers us and all our sin (perfectly symbolized in baptism). Some plunge deeper than others and at differing times of their walk when needed (to be covered or enveloped more by His grace).
The problem is, for a lot of us, we don't know we are there..in that ocean of grace. We still see ourselves on that dry land--with the illusion of control, without true forgiveness--given or received, and some of us, this is where I was, until recently, have realized where we are.
We know of the grace that surrounds us, but thrash around like drowning people in the water for survival, grasping for a life-line...we have a need--a real one or a perceived one--and have not allowed Him to meet it. It reminds me of watching Jackson, my now four-year-old, in the pool when he was younger. Before he learned how to swim, he would panic if I took my hands off of him even in just a couple of feet of water. I would try to explain that he could stand, but he couldn't hear me over his fear. This was me. I couldn't see this until I allowed the Lord to fill this place in my heart, rather than 'grasping' for something that would never measure up. When He showed me this He also said: "I have met the need, now I will heal the wound. Tell others. Comfort them. Serve them."
You can walk on this water if you would just trust Him enough to put your feet down.
In Christ.

Little Miracles

2010-11-02T19:10:00.005-06:00

"Umm..Were you on fertility medication?"asked the sonographer. "No!?" Jason and I both replied in unison.. "Well, um..err..there are um two in here.." "WHAT?!?!"...Thank goodness Jason was holding Jackson (13 months at the time) or he may have passed out ;) ...and that is how monkey A (Will) and monkey B (John Wesley) made their debut into our lives. They will be turning three next week... little miracles. Identical twins--3 out of 1000 conceptions were their odds--and they made it.

Through my own personal journey, the Lord has blessed me with a unique heart and adoration for children, and the awareness that they truly are one of His greatest rewards...if you know my story.. a miracle.

"Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward." Psalm 127:3

He used the passion and love in my heart to cover any fear or anxiety over what was to come. Our little miracles were born 7 weeks early and had to live in the NICU for a month. For the duration of that month we were covered by our unbelievable church family with prayer and support. Leaving our babies--either one at home or two at the hospital--was very difficult. Our Father used that time to teach me patience, thankfulness for trials, and how to mother..REALLY mother my children. To go beyond myself to advocate for what is in their best interest...whether it hurts them,hurts me, makes me uncomfortable, or embarrasses me.. it took three babies for me to understand that fully...a miracle.

Jason and I came across the picture below last night. We talked about how it is a perfect example of the Lord's power and presence and His grace and peace during that time... The twins are two months, still on apnea monitors (you can see the wires), and five lbs each...Jackson is 21 months...We were so thankful and so at peace. There was no fear. Only joy. I look back at this picture now and think "How was I not afraid or overwhelmed?"...a miracle.

Philippians 4:6"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -- think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."

Jackson's Birthday Party!!

2008-03-14T05:13:00.008-06:00

Here are a few pictures from Jackson's birthday party at Pump it Up. This is the best place to have a toddler's birthday party! Jackson had SO much fun-- even though a bunch of his little friends weren't able to come--but that's what Momma gets for throwing a birthday party at the height of the worst cold and flu season in years!! :) We ordered his cake from Dreamcakes (on Lakeland at the Reservoir). They are awesome...It was SOOO good and adorable too! I think Jace liked his piece! :) Happy Birthday Sweet Baby!!! I can't believe another year has gone by...

Happy Birthday Jack-Jack!!!

2008-02-19T07:15:00.011-06:00

Our big boy is two, and he will tell you so! "I twooooo!" It has been a really big year for our Jack-Jack. He has grown SO much!!

Good morning Birthday Boy!! The first thing he said when we walked in his room was "kace?!" (also known as cake)... He knew his birthday was here and that means birthday cake! Ha! I always wonder what little ones dream about, and I bet "kace" filled his dreams that night! :) We celebrated the whole day long. We took him for his traditional Saturday morning breakfast.. "do dos" (doughnuts) and "juice" (chocolate milk). Then we gave him one of his birthday presents.......He really likes it, but it is too small for him... Just means he gets a new gift, and we'll save this for Will and John Wesley.

We all met at Sal & Mookie's for pizza, cake and more presents... Mimi, Grandad and Uncle Terry kept the babies happy so we could pay extra attention to Jack on his big day. Yummmmy Pizza!!Jackson loved the cake I made him! I was proud. I tried to combine his two favorite things: cake and m&ms...He loved it! He wanted to eat the m&ms off of everyone's piece. :) This serious look on his face kills me...looks like, "don't even think about touching my "kace"." :)

Some Recent Pics...

2008-02-15T06:35:00.000-06:00

Bathtime!! When I first saw this, I thought, "Man, they look so big sitting there"!! Then I saw this...Only 20 months difference in age...amazing...This is how I spend alot of time... :) and Jason thinks it's funny to take a picture of it... :) Playtime!! Can you guess who is who??
Will is on the right and John Wesley is on the left... Jack-Jack and Daddy...

Jackson's First Haircut

2008-02-08T07:12:00.000-06:00

After much ridicule from friends and family, we finally decided to take Jackson for his first haircut. Mimi was on hand to help out, but Momma and Jack still both cried. After all was said and done, Jackson's hair looks much better--no more frizzy mullet. :) Lyle Klepplid has been doing my hair for 10 years. He is wonderful and very patient. So, I knew he would be great with Jackson...Jack was not as confident as I was though... :) He was not too sure about him...Tadaa!!

And Yet Another Quick Update... :)

2008-01-02T07:39:00.000-06:00

Surely you can tell (since I have not posted in so long) that we were SO BLESSED to be able to bring our sweet boys home!! Will and John Wesley came home with us on December 5th, and let me just say...life is CRAZYYYY with three baby boys!!! Oh, but I am certainly NOT complaining! I cannot begin to express just how thankful we are that they are home with us (and healthy!!!). Here are just a couple of quick pictures of homecoming day....

Jackson is doing so well. He gets a little upset about sharing "Mama" and "Dadee," especially when there is not a lap for him, but he LOVES "his babies." He gives them kisses and hugs, and even shares his beloved "night, night" (his blankie) with them. Such a sweet big brother already!!! Can you tell who is who??? If so, you get the prize...cause even we have trouble sometimes. I (literally) prayed for a birthmark, and God gave us one thankfully. Will has a "strawberry" on his back. Helps us out in a pinch... :)

Quick Update...

2007-11-27T11:53:00.000-06:00

Check out these hungry little boys!!!!

Our sweet babies are all doing well. We were able to take out Will and John Wesley's feeding tubes yesterday, and they are moving to big boy beds (cribs) today or tomorrow!! Their doctors are saying if all goes well, we should be able to bring them home early next week!!! YEAH!!! Praise God!!

Jackson is a mess!! He has no idea what is in store for him!!! We can not wait to introduce him to his little brothers. :) This picture of Jackson is hanging up in the twins' incubator...Big brother is watching over them... :)

Happy Halloween (Muahahahaha)!!!

2007-11-16T08:51:00.000-06:00

I am sooo late with this, but I had to post some pics of our Scruffy Puppy!! Jackson was SO adorable! His costume had a button on the paw that barked when you pushed it!! He LOVED it--said "Puppy, Puppy, Puppy!!" all night long!! :)At first Jackson was giving the obligatory "taint too" (thank you) when someone gave him a treat. Then, after he figured out what was going on, and what these wonderful people were putting in his candy bucket, he started giving kisses...Lots of kisses!! :) Grandad drove us around our block while we all three sat on the tailgate of our car (I was still on bedrest at the time...). I walked Jackson to this one door...I promise...couldn't let Daddy have ALL the fun! Scruffy puppies LOVE chocolate chip cookies!!! :)

Bed Rest is NO Fun!!! (and some other recent stuff...)

2007-10-03T20:29:00.001-05:00

The beginning of Fall is my VERY, VERY favorite time of the year! I love it!!! The beautiful colors in the trees, the perfectly cool mornings, the fair, football games... I know missing all this is a very small price to pay for the health of these sweet babies...Please remind me of that when I start feeling too sorry for myself. :)

My sweet husband has been taking lots of pictures lately for me of things I haven't been able to go to. Makes me kind of feel like I was there :) ...

One of my MOST favorite little guys just turned two!!! This was a very special day--his first birthday party at home!!!! YEAH!!! Happy Birthday Sweet Evan!!!!

Jason's partners from work threw us a beautiful dinner party/baby shower... I hated that I couldn't be there. Jason said everything was so nice and the food was terrific!!!Stephen Bryant, Brian Averett, Jason, Matt Word, Jacob Ray, Melanie Bryant, Dayna (soon-to-be) Word, Tynia Russell, Heather Ray

Miss Avery turned 3!! Check out those beautiful blonde curls!! Everyone celebrated with a big party at Pump it Up! This was Jackson's first time there. Jason said it was pretty funny...Said he was a little bit overwhelmed by all the noise and the big kids, but (in TRUE Ozier fashion) he had NO problem downing the pizza, cheetos, and birthday cake..he he...

Speaking of "Ozier tradition"... I promise I did not pose him for this picture. He sat in this chair with the football all by himself to watch the game with Daddy... Like Father, Like Son :)

This is Jackson on his first day of Mother's Morning Out....When it was time to leave that morning, I handed him his "froggy" lunchbox. He hooked it over his arm (like a purse), and headed out the door...Like he knew exactly where he was going. It was so funny! I had to catch up to him to take a picture!! :)

I knew I was getting really uncomfortable, but I didn't realize just how big I had gotten until I saw this picture...These babies are GROWING!! 28.5 weeks

Update...

2007-09-28T11:35:00.000-05:00

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. These babies are keeping us really busy these days...Long story, short--we were put on bedrest for preterm labor a few weeks ago, and after a couple of SUPER FUN hospital trips :) , we are safely at home under strict orders not to get out of bed unless necessary. Since our computer is upstairs, I only get to "waddle" up here every once in a while to check emails and stuff...BUT the twins are doing GREAT!!! Both weighing about 2 lbs each. We just have to keep their lil' booties in my belly a little while longer... I am almost 28 weeks, which is a BIG milestone we have been eagerly anticipating. Now, when Will and John Wesley decide to make an appearance, they will most likely have to stay at the hospital for a while, but they will eventually come home with us just fine...YEAH!!!!

Jackson is adjusting to going to Mimi and Grandad's everyday so Momma can stay in the bed. I think that part is much harder on me than on him. We want to say thank you (thank you, thank you...) SO much to all of our family and friends that have prayed for us, called, written, brought food, and just been there for us during this time. We are truly blessed by having each of you in our lives. You know who you are...We love you dearly...

I promise to post pictures as soon as I can...

Ain't it Great Being a Kid?!?

2007-09-04T10:35:00.000-05:00

When else can you thoroughly enjoy eating Cheetos in the buff?? :) And the sheer joy of fitting inside the onion basket... :) Or the ability to fall asleep in ANY position...

he he...(I don't know why, but this one just cracks me up!)

When did Jackson reach this new stage?? It seems like almost overnight... he has discovered that the things that he does and the choices he makes affect people and things around him, and boy oh boy, it has brought a whole new meaning and level enjoyment to EVERYTHING that he does or sees. His determination to do whatever it is that he is trying to do at any given moment just kills me! Example: He fussed and fretted for about 15 minutes until he finally got Daddy's shoes on because he needed to "mop, mop" with "DaDee thoos"... and Mommy could NOT HELP! He had to do it himself... Victory at last!!

Of course, for "MaMa" and "DaDeee" it isn't the easiest thing to adjust to, but it sure makes for some priceless memories and hilarious pictures! :) Wonder where he gets this stubbornness from?? Hmmmmm....

23 Weeks and Counting...

2007-08-24T09:11:00.000-05:00

Good news from our doctor's appointment yesterday!!! The twins are a little over a pound each and very active!! (In case anyone is wondering why I always comment on their size...it's because of the type of twins they are. The doctors are really watching out for this thing called TTTS. Basically, it means that one baby is getting more fluid than the other from the placenta. It causes one baby to get really big and the other to get really small. It is a very scary thing to happen...So, we are doing sonograms every two weeks to monitor their growth.) BUT, so far, these babies, have looked WONDERFUL! No sign AT ALL of anything scary like that...Thank you Lord!!

Speaking of scary, yesterday the doctor (remember, not our usual doctor--she is home with her new little blessing), pointed out to us that there is a very real possibility that we will have these babies in the next 8-10 weeks! AHHHHHHH! That little tidbit of information sent Jason and I into a panic! I mean, we knew it in the back of our minds, I guess, but to hear her say it....PHEW!!! We have things to do--walls to paint, cars to buy, and much, much more!!!! So, this weekend, we are getting busy! :)

We have also FINALLY decided on names--both after their grandfathers.... Baby A - William Charles "Will" - He was "mid-yawn" in this picture ;)Baby B - "John Wesley".

Will was trying to be a camera hog in this picture...

You can see his face in the background--on the left :)

Toddlers Galore!!

2007-08-14T14:00:00.000-05:00

Okay, so, these pictures are a little old, but I have been meaning to post them cause they are sooooo cute!!! Several weeks ago, two of Jackson's best buddies came over to play and eat supper with us for a parent's night out...It really helped Jason and I get an idea of what it is going to be like with three toddlers running around! We had sooo much fun!!!

Dinnertime!!!Yummmmy Matthew! French Fries! This little guy can EAT!! He ate 3 chicken nuggets, a plate of french fries, some fruit, and 2 whole pieces of pizza! His little belly was sticking out because he was so full!! :) Sweet Miss Puckett !! Feisty Miss Puckett!! "Don't mess with me boys! I've got a spatula and I'm not afraid to use it!!" :) Mattie was not too fond of bath time, but he looked awfully cute in that alligator towel! :)
Three diapered booties in P.J.s!! Is there anything cuter!?!Matthew and the race car! He was making car sounds all night! Vrrrooom!!"Oh, I was sleeping so well Daddy!!" That's okay baby girl! We all have bed-head after a good nap! Couldn't you just eat her up!?!

Babies, Babydolls, Bellies & Bowling

2007-08-10T11:03:00.000-05:00

We had another doctor's appointment today, and the twins are doing great!! Weighing in at a hefty 11 ounces each and FULL of energy!! :) Our regular (and wonderful, might I add) doctor, Missy McMinn just had a healthy, little bouncing baby boy of her own....Yeah for the McMinn Family!! So, today, we met with the doctor who will be taking care of us while she is out. I was just a little nervous, but she seems great. Here are some of the pics from the sonogram...

Both Babies --This one is a little hard to make out, but they are face to face with their hands together. On the screen, it looked like they were cuddling in there! It was sooo sweet!!

Then right back to being boys... :) This is Baby B with Baby A's foot in his his face!

Baby A sucking his thumb. He did this the WHOLE time we were doing the scan (about 30 minutes!!). It was sooooo cute!!

A couple of people have suggested that we get two babydolls to help Jackson get used to the idea of having babies around. I thought it was a great idea, but Jason is not too thrilled about his son having babydolls. :) This is Jackson "loving his babies." He's gonna be a great big brother!!

Gettin to be a Big Momma!! :) 21 Week Belly

Girl's Night Out!!! Kim got us all these great bowling socks!! I didn't get to bowl. So, I'm not wearing mine, but I will totally rock these things after the babies get here! :) Aren't they all such beautiful girls!?!

Jackson and the "Baquoom" (AKA Vacuum)

2007-07-31T09:50:00.000-05:00

Jason and I saw a special the other night on CBS News about a little boy (about 8 years old) who is obsessed with vacuum cleaners. He has like 150 of them--seriously. The show made us a little nervous because Jackson seems to have a slight obsession of his own. It started off that he was afraid of it-- just didn't like the noise. This makes complete sense because he is afraid of all loud noises. Then it turned into more. It's this love/hate relationship where he must know where the vacuum cleaner is at all times. He wants to play with it and push it around, but, oh my goodness, the earth stops rotating if it gets turned on! He flips out--crying hysterically. Now, almost every morning when he wakes up, "baquoom, baquoom, baquoom" is the first thing he says, and we have to get it out and let him push it around for a while. Hoping to lessen his obsession with the big one, we bought him a little vacuum cleaner to play with. It hasn't worked so far...Now he just loves (and hates) both of them equally. Jason and I are praying he will not turn into the little boy we saw on the news!! His obsession with vacuum cleaners just didn't seem "quite right." :)

Rainy Days...

2007-07-16T04:25:00.000-05:00

After a full week of rain, the sun peeked out long enough for us to get outside on Friday for some fun. Jackson and his friend, Conner, weren't too interested in playing in the pool, but they did have a blast LOOKING FOR BUGS!!! I was beside myself! Oh man, what am I going to do with three boys?!?

There is a little, dead beetle on this leaf. They were AMAZED!

Jackson has been getting cold at night (also because of the cooler temps). So, I pulled out some winter PJs for him the other night. I thought, "there is nothing cuter than babies in these little footed pajamas."

He kept saying, "Mama, thoos!! Mama, thoos!!" He had seen Daddy outside grilling and wanted his thoos (shoes) so he could go out too. This is what he brought me to put on him...

So, I changed my mind...Babies in footed pajamas with froggy rain boots is the cutest thing in the world. :) Hope everyone had a great "rainy" weekend!!

Boy Oh Boy!!

2007-07-11T03:13:00.000-05:00

Jason and I were thrilled (but shocked) to find out that we have been blessed with two more sweet little boys! Some of you know that I was CONVINCED these babies were girls. Well, I was WRONG! I am soooo excited for Jackson too! Two little brothers to play with and love! Here's a couple of neat pictures from the sonogram...

Baby B with Baby A's sweet little foot (see it? on the left...)!!

Baby A's legs stretched WAY out (on the right) with Baby B's right arm (left). I wish I could say they got those long legs from me, but I have to give that one to their Daddy--and yes, you can tell he is a boy in this picture!! He He!

Baby A lounging in there. :) (sorry it's crooked)

After Church last Sunday.... My sweet baby. I love the "one sock up and one sock down" action! :)

Baby Cash is Here!!!

2007-06-27T15:51:00.000-05:00

Tanner Cash arrived today!!!
9 lbs 2 oz and 21 inches long!
What a big boy!!!
Congratulations Tony, Jamie, Big Sister Mia Madelyn, and Big Brother McGraw!!!
We Love Y'all!!!

Twins Are Doing Grrreat!!

2007-06-23T17:09:00.000-05:00

I have been watching WAY too much Discovery Channel lately about Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. So, by the time Jason got home on Friday (he's been out of town), I had myself completely convinced that something was wrong with the babies. I know--I am a hysterical, hormonal Momma. Anyway, the good news is--Kim & Shane, some great friends of ours, relieved my worries by doing a scan and checking on the twins for us today. They are doing perfectly!! They have grown, have strong heartbeats, and were happily kicking each other in the head! :) SERIOUSLY! 'Baby B' 'Baby A' 'Baby A' Kicking 'Baby B'
And...'Baby B' Kicking 'Baby A' Back :)

14 Week Belly - (Julie, I thought you'd never ask) ; )
Oh, and by the way, I promised Jason...No more Discovery Channel or TLC about twins until these two get here!! :)

Greetings from Orange Beach...

2007-06-18T10:55:00.000-05:00

The annual Ozier Family trip was this past weekend. Jackson had a great time visiting with all his Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, and, of course, Mimi and Grandad too. He played and played! By the time we got home yesterday, our little boy was pooped! Here are some pictures from the trip...

The twins are doing great, by the way. I will blog about our last doctor visit soon.

6 Years Have Come and Gone...

2007-06-08T08:23:00.000-05:00

June 9th, 2001...The only day that rivals it is the day Jackson was born. It was only 6 years ago, but I can barely remember a time before. The day was perfect. I know every bride feels that way, and for me, it is so true. It did rain that day...

and the cake server broke after the toast...

but the only thing I was worried about was this precious man realizing what a bum deal he was getting and running for the door! (Just kidding honey)

Seriously though, I do not deserve this wonderful husband, but God gave him to me anyway. I love you sweetie! Happy Anniversary!

Some of my favorite pictures of our wedding day...

Moments after the ceremony....

Jason helping me with my dress..."What do I do with all this stuff??"

Off to the reception...

Is there anything better than dancing with your Prince Charming??

I love his smile!

Beginning our new life together...

Surf's Up!!

2007-06-03T09:42:00.000-05:00

Since he was really too little last year to enjoy it, Jason and I couldn't wait to take Jackson to the beach this summer to show him the ocean and let him play in the sand. Well, we discovered that we have quite a little beach bum on our hands! He LOVED it!! He would belly flop into a big pile of soft sand and roll around in it or "waller in it" as my dad would say. :) Jason dug a couple of big holes in the sand, and Jackson would crawl into one from the other squealing the whole time! He loved to chase the Seagulls too, but his favorite game was to stand close to the ocean and wait for the water to wash up and almost touch his feet. Then he would turn and run--like he was playing tag with the water! It was sooo funny! He laughed and laughed! Here are a few pictures from this summer so far....

Update on the Babies...

2007-06-02T10:15:00.000-05:00

Some cramping sent us to the doctor before our next scheduled appointment. We discovered that all is well with the babies. Yeah!! They have grown, have strong heartbeats, and we found out that they are identical for sure. Missy called them "Mono-Di" twins, which, I think, means one egg/two sacs...Anyway, they share the same placenta which carries risks, but they have their own little sacs inside the big sac which is a good thing (no umbilical cord entanglement...). Here's a few new pictures of the munchkins...

Baby "A" (On his/her side...see those precious little fingers and toes??)

Baby "B" (Belly up...looking straight up at the camera.)

Both. (Their heads are almost touching)

Darn Those Pregnancy Cravings!!

2007-06-01T09:17:00.000-05:00

Jackson & Daddy at The New Orleans Aquarium

This one is really embarrassing, but I just have to tell it to brag on my precious husband. Last night "someone who shall remain nameless" woke up in the middle of the night with major Morning Sickness--Why do they call it that anyway?? It does NOT only happen in the morning! They should call it Morning, Noon, Afternoon, and Night Sickness! Anyway, back to the story... It seemed to this certain "nameless" individual that NOTHING would make said Morning Sickness go away other than a burrito. So, her fearless rescuer, AKA Jason, set out at midnight looking for a magic burrito. Taco Bell and Sonic were both closed (gross, I know). So, my sweet, dear, precious husband ended up at Wal-Mart to buy eggs, cheese, tortillas, and salsa. Then he came home and made me a breakfast burrito AT 1 AM!!! My HERO!!! They were SOOOO good! I SCARFED them down and then fell fast asleep. As if he weren't already a wonderful husband, a loving father, and the very best friend I could ask for... I love this man!! I am a very lucky girl (and pregnant lady too :) )! Thanks sweetheart!

We're back!

2007-05-31T10:18:00.000-05:00

I thought it was about time to update this...I know, I know... but SO much has happened...I don't really know where to begin. For starters, Jackson is growing like a little weed! He is such an adorable little man with such personality! I will blog much more about him soon...but for now, this is a recent picture of him lounging by the pool, sharing his Cheetos with Miss Brogan--quite the little gentlemen, I must say! :)

As you may have heard, Jackson is going to be a big brother--Yeah!!--and Jason and I got the shock of our lives a couple of weeks ago when we were at the doctor for our first OB visit. During our first sonogram, the nurse looked at us shyly and said, "Um...were you on fertility medication?" "No," we replied. "Well, umm...well, there are two in here," and that's how the twins made their debut!! Double Yeah!!! This is their first picture...

We are SOOOO thrilled!!

Jack-Jack's ONE!!

2007-02-25T23:04:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, Dear Jackson!! Happy Birthday to you!!

I am such a big boy now! I have grown so much! I am a walking, climbing, full-fledged toddler! I give big, smack kisses and bear hugs! I love to jump, dance and shake my booty! I want to run so badly (but I don't have that one down yet). I say all kinds of things now, like--"Na Na" (for food), "Uh Oh", and "Nigh Nigh" (for Night Night). I can even tell you what a puppy says-- "Ruff Ruff"!! I am a very picky eater, but I will do almost anything for a "to-tie" (cookie). Oh, and I LOVE Barney!

Jackson's birthday party was SO much fun!! He was showered with presents, cake, cookies (er, ahem, "to-ties"), but, best of all, lots of hugs and kisses from friends and family that were able to come celebrate with us. Here are a few highlights:

"How old are you Jack-Jack?" " I'm one (with one finger proudly held high)!!" That's what he is doing in this picture--even though it looks like he is picking his nose. :) We worked on that trick for about two weeks!!

Singing "Happy Birthday"

Blowing out his candle (Well, okay, Mom had to help).

"What's everybody staring at??"

"Man! Mom and Dad NEVER let me do this!! Yummm!"

I LOVE my new backpack-o-toys!! :)

I can not believe a year has come and gone! Our little man has changed our lives more than we could have ever imagined! He is such an unbelievable blessing!

Baby's First Christmas!!

2006-12-30T03:40:00.000-06:00

Jackson's first Christmas was SO much fun!! It was a long couple of days for Jack-Jack, starting with Christmas Eve morning. I never realized how much we do during the holiday, but our sweet baby was pooped!! On the way to church Christmas Eve morning... After the Christmas Eve night service at church...eating, playing, and watching Christmas movies at Grandad and Mimi's house... Christmas Eve...just before bedtime. Santa will be here any minute!! Jackson is really excited to see what Santa will bring him tonight!! Christmas Morning...Mommy and Daddy were acting really excited, and there was all this stuff in his living room!! So, Jack-Jack wasn't too sure what was going on at first. After about 30 minutes or so, he warmed up to this race car...Then it was on!! He played and played!!

Not sure who likes Jackson's new train table more-him or Daddy!? :) A family picture...Mommy and Daddy are looking a little sleepy!!
That tradition I mentioned in a previous post--homemade cinnamon rolls by the fire. Jackson really liked them (yeah!! score for mommy!), but he had his with apple juice in his Snoopy sippy cup instead of the crystal glass! :) Opening Presents from Mommy and Daddy--getting tired already Jack-Jack? Then we were off to Mimi and Grandad's again for lunch and more presents! It was a long couple of days, but our baby made out like a bandit! So, he's not complaining! :) Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and has a happy new year!

Jackson Is 10 Months Old!!!

2006-12-16T14:53:00.000-06:00

Today is Jack-jack's 10 month birthday!!

I can take 3 or 4 steps now, clap my hands, and I have ten teeth. I can say "da da," "mom," "ba ba," and my newest word--"duck"! I drink regular milk, and I LOVE sweet tea (yes, we are proud to have a "true southerner" on our hands). I am a big boy --25 lbs of chunky love!! My favorite time of the day is bath time at night with Daddy (It is the cutest, sweetest thing EVER! I will have to blog about that soon)...Our sweet, wonderful little boy sleeps through the night now too!!! Yeah for a full night's sleep!

6 Weird Things About Me

2006-12-14T09:23:00.000-06:00

I have been tagged to list 6 weird things about myself...So, here goes...

1. My sisters, Christy and Kim and I were born exactly 2 years, 1 month, and 1 day apart...(Christy - May 28, 1974, Me - June 29, 1976 Kim - July 30, 1978).

2. I can't STAND to be hungry--way more so than the average person, I think. I keep food with me at all times just in case I have "an emergency." I always have food in my purse and my car and Jackson's diaper bag...seriously.

3. I always make "to do lists" but I never use them. I usually lose them and forget to do everything anyway... Jason just LOVES that about me (Sorry, Honey... :) ).

4. I LOVE to run. Most people think I am really weird for this one. It is really, honestly true though. I love, love, love to run! It makes me happy when I am sad, wakes me up when I am sleepy, and calms me down when I am mad. Plus, it is a great stress reliever! I am freakishly addicted to it, and haven't been able to do it much recently...probably why I have been such a basket-case :)

5. I am a huge pack-rat!! I save everything! I have most of my clothes from high school and college, and I will ask for a "to go" box for two bites of food left on my plate at a restaurant.

6. I asked Jason to tell me something weird about me for number 6. He said" Well, you are pretty out of it most of the time...It's like you spend all your time over-analyzing the little things, and, so, you miss the big, everyday things." Tell me what you really think Jas!!

How about being insanely addicted to Mississippi State sports?? I think that is pretty weird! This is the first time we took Jackson to the zoo **Note the headphones** Ha!

Christmas Memories...

2006-12-13T07:14:00.000-06:00

Over the weekend, Jason and I were thinking about what our life was like just one year ago. It amazes me to think how our life has changed (and how much we have changed!) in just that short amount of time. We talked about how Christmas will be so different this year, and how our "wants" are so different than ever before.

Christmas Eve 2005

Christmas Morning 2005

A tradition at our house ...homemade cinnamon rolls Christmas morning by the fire...I wonder how this will change?? Will we still use the china and crystal, or heck, if we will even sit down to eat!? Ha! Honestly, I would rather hear Jackson's sweet squeals when he sees all those new toys any day! The things you give up, but, oh, the blessings you get! I can't wait!! We are so blessed!! Everyone says that having children changes you, and it is so true--thank goodness!!

Jackson Met Santa!

2006-12-12T07:55:00.000-06:00

Jackson got all dressed up his new reindeer outfit, and went to meet Santa this past weekend! It was really fun! Well, Jack wasn't too sure about the big, scary man with a beard at first, but he warmed up to him after a couple of minutes. **Note the black-eye (just in time for Santa Claus pictures! :) Oh, well! It will be a good story to tell him one day! :)

Then Jason, Jack-jack, and I all went to lunch, and Jackson ate his FAVORITE meal--french fries and sweet tea (out of a straw, might I add...that's his newest trick! Yeah for Mommy and Daddy!)

Our Son, "Rocky"

2006-12-11T09:05:00.000-06:00

Jackson had his first run-in with the school bully...(just kidding). He actually had a run-in with an iron bed post! The nurse said, "Take lots of pictures! This is his first official black eye!"

Look at our poor baby!

Jack-Jack And The Gingerbread Man

2006-12-01T06:09:00.000-06:00

Mom and Dad Ozier bought Jason and I this gingerbread man a few years ago. It sings and dances. So, I thought Jackson would love it, and at first he seemed to. Then I turned it on (so it would sing and dance)... he just stood there and stared at it like he was in a trance or something...

Then all of a sudden, turned toward me and bolted outta there-- like, "Mommy, help! It's gonna get me!!"After a while he seemed to warm up to it again. I put it next to him on the floor, and he played with it VERY cautiously!

Some of our friends have always said this thing freaked them out too...I guess they were right...

Baby Caroline Came To Town!

2006-11-30T23:12:00.000-06:00

We FINALLY got to meet Miss Caroline this week!! Look how beautiful she is!!

We all thought, "Oh, how sweet! Let's get a picture of all "The Jamies" with their babies!" Ha ha! The kids were NOT feeling photogenic (except Caroline Grace--she was an angel). Hmmmm...why does that sound so familiar (mine and Jefcoat's throwing fits and Surber's going with the flow)??? Ha! Check out this hilarious picture!!

I Have A Problem To Confess...

2006-11-29T11:28:00.000-06:00

I take A LOT of pictures of my child--I mean it... A LOT!! Anyway, I thought I would share some of the recent ones. I can't help it darn it! He's so stinking cute! :)

"Helping" with the laundry :)

"Bedtime?? I'm not sleepy!"

My dance moves...

At the park...I look like my Daddy in this one.

He he!!

"Seriously, Mom. You have that camera again?"

Cutie Patootie!!

This is what happens when Mommy lets Daddy dress me...Jason said, "What? It's two shades of red. That doesn't match?" Let's not even TALK about how LONG these pants are!! :)

I LOVE the stairs!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2006-11-27T06:42:00.000-06:00

We made it to Texas to see my family and had a really good time (ate WAY too much)! Jackson had a blast playing with his cousins...

Jack-Jack & Benny

Jackson & Jay

and Aunt Kim...

and he LOVED playing with Papa's glasses...

This is too funny not to show y'all...There hasn't been a baby at my Mom's house in Fort Worth in a long time. So,when it was time to eat Thanksgiving dinner, there wasn't a highchair for Jackson. We improvised...This is Lauren's old car seat strapped to my Mom's dinning room chair with an old quilt to catch the spills...It was too funny! BUT Jack wasn't too thrilled about it. He wanted out pretty quickly, but I was able to catch a picture...

Hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving!!

A Beautiful Day At The Park

2006-11-21T11:46:00.000-06:00

Enjoying my first "Happy Meal" at the park

We went to the park this weekend with my friend, Ali, and Jackson's first little friend, Connor. Connor says "Jack-Jack"...It's SO cute! He teaches Jackson all sorts of things like...

How to drink from a cup...
How to climb... :)

How to share...

How to play peek-a-boo...

And how to raid the pantry (just kidding Connor:) )...

Our Baby's Mobile!!!

2006-11-20T10:56:00.000-06:00

Jack-jack took his first steps Saturday night!!! YEAH!!!! Then he did it again this morning! I can't believe how fast he is growing (and walking :) )...He definitely has his daddy's "abundant" energy :)

He LOVES to practice walking behind this toy!!! But sometimes still falls down...It goes so fast! :)

Jefcoat's Pregnant (again)!!!

2006-11-19T14:51:00.000-06:00

Jamie, Tony, Mia Madelyn, and McGraw on Mother's Day 2006

One of my dearest friends just found out she is going to be a mommy for the third time. God really blessed her to be an awesome mother (that is probably why he has given her so many babies so fast :) ...). For those of you who do not know her, she has the most adorable year-and-a-half old twins, Mia Madelyn and McGraw. They are as sweet as can be and are going to be the best big brother and big sister to the new baby!!

I am SO excited for them, and if ANYBODY can handle 3 babies under the age three, it's Jamie. Congratulations Jamie & Tony!! I love you guys and my prayer is that you have a wonderful, completely uneventful pregnancy, and a healthy new addition to your already adorable family!

The night before she found out she was pregnant... :)

Our Little Bulldog

2006-11-18T11:00:00.000-06:00

Today is Mississippi State's last home football game of the season. In honor of it, I thought I would share the story of Jackson's first trip to a game...

Jason and I were SO excited to take him to Starkville ...Okay, mostly Jason (If you don't know my husband well, let me explain it to you like this...In his life, there is God, Family, and The Mississippi State Bulldogs--in that order-- and I am NOT exaggerating!). This is a picture of the field at Jackson's first game...

Right when we got onto campus, Jackson's little lip started to turn out (all the people and noise, I suppose..). When we walked up the the tailgate, everyone was excited for him to be there, and gathered around him. He looked up at Jason and I and shrieked! I had never seen him cry like that before other than when he got his shots! Right then we knew this was not going to be the day we had planned, BUT Daddy was still REALLY excited to be there with his pride and joy...

We decided to "just try" to take him into the game. He was NOT happy, but after he got used to the crowd and the noise, he started to look around a little bit to see what all the fuss was about (still had that lip turned out...look how excited Jason is in ALL the pictures :) ...) He was doing okay for about 10 minutes--until kickoff. When the crowd roared for the first time, he went ballistic! That was it for me....So, Mommy and Jackson left the game, and went to hang out at the tailgate. It was hot that day. So, Jack-Jack got to strip down and work on his crawling, and I got to raid the yummy tailgate food!!

We'll try again next year. We KNOW he is a true bulldog fan at heart!

Jackson Bradley Ozier (Continued Again...)

2006-11-17T08:42:00.000-06:00

Well, other than some pretty rough morning sickness and 35 lbs. flying on me faster than you can say "cheeseburger", I had a great pregnancy. Well, that is, until Jackson decided he wanted to make an early appearance. At 29 weeks, we were put on bed rest to keep his little booty in there, and (thanks to Missy, certainly NOT me--I wasn't the best patient :) ) we made it to week 37 (to the day)... Jackson was born on February 16th weighing in at at a hefty 7 lbs (pretty good for three weeks early!!). This is us (nervously) getting ready to go to the hospital...

Belly Pics!! I know, I know, but I don't love ANYTHING better than a pregnant belly!! So, I am gonna show mine off!! :)

10 weeks

14 weeks

18 weeks 22 weeks
26 weeks
30 weeks

34 weeks

Happy Birthday Jack-Jack

2006-11-16T08:46:00.000-06:00

Jackson is nine months old today !!! Look at our big boy!!

I now have eight teeth (and is cutting some more right now...no, we ARE NOT sleeping :) ). I can walk around holding on to stuff, but still fall down when I let go. I LOVE the stairs at my house and can crawl up them all by myself (scary, i know...we had to put up a gate last weekend..). I can say "da", "ma ma", and "ba ba." I am just starting to eat big people food, and I discovered this week that I love french fries and ketchup!!

Jackson Bradley Ozier (Continued...)

2006-11-16T06:14:00.000-06:00

When people used to tell me, "We heard the heartbeat for the first time!!" Honestly, I thought, "big deal...it's a heartbeat...everybody has one..." That is, until I heard Jackson's. That little "whoosh-whoosh" sound says, "We are gonna be parents for real!!" and "Mommy and Daddy, everything is going okay so far. I am alright in here..." I will never forget hearing it and seeing his little peanut-shaped body on the screen. This is his first picture ever....

Jackson Bradley Ozier

2006-11-15T17:00:00.000-06:00

I decided to back up a little bit, and tell Jack-Jack's story...

Jason and I had been married for 4 years and had just moved back to Mississippi from Fort Worth. We had not been trying to get pregnant, but we had been told by my former doctor that I would need to take fertility medication to get pregnant. So, we were a little nervous that it would be hard for us to have a baby. One afternoon I started feeling kind of weird. First of all, I wanted a cheeseburger and chili cheese fries for dinner (if you knew me before I was pregnant, you know how weird THAT is). After dinner, I fell asleep really early and when I woke up to get ready for bed, I was really hot and REALLY nauseated. I stayed home from work the next day because I was sick ALL night long. That next morning, I thought "hmmm...I wonder..." When I took the home test, I didn't believe the results. I took a picture of the test stick and emailed it to my mom for a second opinion. She opened the email and screamed, "Ahhhhh!! You are pregnant!!"

When Jason got home, I told him that he had a surprise waiting for him at our house (we were building our house at the time). When we got there, I took him to the room that we had already decided would be the nursery "when we had a baby." I gave him a card and a gold box. The card said "Valentine's Day will be extra special this year.... Can you guess why?" He looked at me, completely puzzled. Then he opened the box which was lined with baby rattle paper and held a pacifier tied with a big ribbon. He looked up at me and said "Nuh uh." I smiled and shook my head yes. He said, "Nuh uh!!" Then I lifted up my shirt and showed him my belly (see picture).. He said, "I need to sit down." (see picture :) )...We hugged and cried...It was very, very special day!!

Our Family...

2006-11-15T16:27:00.000-06:00

Well, I thought I should introduce us properly... :) We are the Ozier family...Jason and I met at Mississippi Sate University (go dawgs). We have been married for 5 wonderful years and just had our first sweet little boy--Jackson Bradley--he is 9 months old now, and very, very busy! Jason is a pharma rep, and I am a stay at home momma! Life is good...really, really good! :) I am doing this blog because I really want to keep friends and family updated on Jackson and our life way over here in Mississippi...

Trial Run...

2006-11-15T10:50:00.000-06:00

Let's see if this works...I know most of you got this through email, but i need a "test blog"... :)

okay, my child is SO funny! jackson was having a blast playing and playing...

he started to get a little fussy....so, i gave him a snack in his highchair....but it turned out that he wasn't hungry.... just sleepy....

REALLY sleepy... :)

and yes, i did feel bad snapping pictures of him with his face smashed like this...but i rescued him RIGHT AFTER i took the pics...i promise mom!!