Patrick is 2-Months Old

Yesterday was Patrick's 2-month check up. He was such a trooper when it was time for the shots. He handled it much better than Mom. I haven't heard him cry like that ever.

Last week Patrick and I spent in Michigan at Grandma and Grandpa C's house. We finally got to meet his newest cousin Nora Kate. She is such a cutie. Nora and Patrick were sleeping next to each other and Nora reached out and held Patrick's hand (picture will come later). He met so many people. Great Aunts and Uncles, Mom's friends from high school, Grandma's friends. It was busy but lots of fun which helped keep us from missing Daddy/Charlie too much!

Patrick also made his first trip over the Mackinac Bridge with his cousin Mackenzie. Mackenzie also spent the week at Grandma and Grandpa's and helped out so much with the babies. She is going to be an excellent babysitter in a couple of years.

Update: So I still don't have the picture of the cousins holding hands. I didn't get around to copying the CD yet. More pictures from the week to come....

Grandparent's Visit

Grandma and Grandpa C were here this week for a few days. Patrick made his first trip to the big red box store where we picked up his papasan swing. He loves it (thanks Alicia for the suggestion)! Patrick had a great time with his Grandparents playing paddy cake with Grandma, walking in the sling with Grandpa. We all can't wait for the next visit. Here are a few pictures...

Action Jackson

Daddy's Little Sailor

One Month Already!

It is so hard to believe that Patrick is one month old already! Grandpa Corcoran has been here visiting for the last couple of days. He is going back to Sunday to visit with Patrick's newest cousin Nora Katerine Ruthann Riley. Nora Kate was born Monday, July16 and is doing great. We can't wait to meet her! Here are a few pictures from today.

Patrick's Fitness Video

Daddy Finally Learned How to Use the Video Software

Grandma Jackson anticipating tapas at Quartino. With her recently remodeled kitchen at home, she is deciding which tapas to prepare for the card club ladies. Everyone enjoyed the egg plant bruchetta and the shrimp bruchetta. Grandma Jackson (a.k.a Memaw or Meme) was quoted as saying that "Patrick is a bundle of joy and will make a fine addition to the now seven grandchildren". We are hoping to see Grandma Jackson and Grandpa Jackson this fall in Chicago. It is rumored that Patrick will go as a Peanut for his first Halloween Party.

Uncle Pat Jackson (right) relaxing at the Farallon during his weeklong stay in Chicago. Uncle Pat enjoyed walking around Chicago and seeing all the sites. The Pat Jackson family was quoted as saying the "City of Chicago seems to be a cleaner city than New York". We look forward to sharing his Chicago photos with everyone. Kristen Hooper (far left) and Stephanie Jackson settling in at Quartino for Italian Style tapas. The young ladies recommend the margherita pizza at Quartino accompanied with Lake Michigan tap water served on the rocks. We look forward to their final review of their tapas experience in an upcoming posting.