Jaxon + Pumpkin =

Some tears...

 He wasn't the happiest to be shoved into a pumpkin, but he sure was cute.

 Halloween is one of my favorites! It is 'fall', it is the start of the holiday season, I adore all the CUTE decor, NOT the gross/scary stuff, and the traditions are so fun! Oh and I can't forget the treats and candy.

Branden has to work this week in Needles, so Jax and I are staying with my family in the Queen Creek! Tonight we carved pumpkins with my family, we missed B and Trevor, but had so much fun. I  think I had a lot more fun then Jaxon. 

When I was growing up I always loved to scoop out the pumpkin guts and just get all gooey and dirty. I still don't mind it! I gave Jax some of the pumpkin guts to keep him occupied and it seemed to do the trick. He really liked to mush it and then drop it on the floor. I just love him! 

It is crazy to think that around this time last year we were just finding out we were going to have a little boy in our lives. I could have never imagined how fun and rewarding being his mother would be. There is nothing else I would rather be doing then raising and caring for my sweet Jaxon.

{10.23.14}

There has been a constant waterfall of droll coming out of this kid's mouth lately. Definitely believe teething is to blame! I just ordered an amber necklace for him, not really sure if it'll work or not, but might as well try it and see. Anything that will help! 

 "No pictures please"

 These two in their natural state.

 What do you do when you have to grab your camera? Trap your child with chairs!

He looks like he is in a little baby jail.

 There is so much love for this little boy from all his family!

Maxwell just HAD to use a dremel because he saw it in a youtube video. He is hilarious!

I just love celebrating Halloween and this holiday season. Maybe next year we will actually be at our home where it is more Fall like and not still 80 degrees, but it does feel good to be here with family.  

-xo Taylor

Jaxon: {Six Months}

How the heck did six months pass by so quickly? How is my little baby boy already half way through his first year of life? It amazes me how quickly he has grown and how much he has learned already! I need a pause button. 

Jaxon officially hit his six month mark on October 6th, 2015.

H E I G H T & W E I G H T

 All I know is this boy is big! I always call him a chunk, but he really isn't all that chunky anymore. He is just a big boy! I am thinking he might be built like his Uncle Trevor, but Trevor was a tiny baby so I guess we will have to wait and see! 

So his last appointment was his four month appointment and then he was 16lbs 5oz and 27inches long. Jaxon's pediatrician is old. Like he is definitely in his 80's. Sweetest little man, but he can barley pick Jax up when he is checking him out, the nurse has to help him! Well I had an appointment scheduled for Jaxon, but I received a phone calling saying our doctor was out and "didn't have a return date". Sooo...I am guessing he isn't doing so well health wise. A very sad situation, but it also means we should probably start looking for a new doctor. Anyway I did weigh him on our scale at home and he is a whopping 19 pounds! How is he so big already? This is killing my mama heart.

C L O T H I N G & D I A P E R S
They must go by tiny little babies with the clothing sizes because Jax had never fit in the clothing he is suppose to! He wears anywhere from 9 month to 12 month clothing, depending on the brand. We also just had to start buying him size 3 diapers. He seriously jumped from a size 2 to a 3 overnight!

L O V E S 
Rolling and rolling and rolling
He absolutely adores his Uncle Max
Avocados
Anything in water
Being outside
Blowing bubbles
Playing with his daddy
Looking and eating his books

D I S L I K E S
Being alone
Going to sleep

E A T I N G & S L E E P I N G 
I just recently stopped nursing. It was a sad decision. I had a lot of milk, but it just wasn't keeping him full and happy. So we made the switch to formula full time! He drinks about four or five bottles in a 24 hours period as well as eats a little 'Breakfast, lunch and dinner'. He loves his food! I've made him baby food, and he will eat it, but he prefers to eat whatever I am eating. I think he just likes his food fresh. I am not complaining. I am a huge foodie and I would have a hard time if he was picky. He still has time, I better not jinx it.
About sleeping...oh this boy did so well for a while and he is sleeping in his crib, but he still will wake up anywhere from 3 to 4 times a night. Some nights are better then others, but the better nights are pretty rare. All he needs is me to come comfort him back to sleep. He only eats once at night. Jaxon will usually nap twice a day, but that is also a fight. He is obviously exhausted, but will fight it so hard until he just passes out. They normally only last an hour at most. Unless I take a nap with him then he will sleep for two or three.

This kind of turned into me complaining, but Jaxon is really an amazing baby. I don't mind not getting the best sleep...okay maybe I mind a little bit. We are so very blessed.

Jaxon James,

You are the very sweetest. You smile at anyone who will even look in your direction. You are starting to get more aware of strangers, but as long as your dad or I are near by you are usually okay with being held by anyone. You LOVE to roll around. You haven't yet quite figured out how to scoot or crawl, but you are getting close. You want to be moving so badly! This month you were in Mexico for your six month mark! You are such an easy baby to travel with and have gone so many places in your short little life! You are starting to teeth and it is making you pretty sad and grouchy. Your fussy isn't even bad. Thank you for being such an amazing boy. You are adored by everyone you meet. I get stopped multiple times at the grocery store because everyone wants to talk and play with you. Daddy has so much fun playing with you and making you laugh. You are best buds already! We love you so much Jax. We thank our Heavenly Father for blessing us with your sweet spirit every single day. These last six months have flown by! It's going way too fast for my liking, but I sure do love watching you grow and learn. Love you sweet boy.

So much love,

Mom & Dad