It is amazing how much love you have for one tiny little guy! I sit and stare at him, and I am in awe that my husband and I made such a beautiful and perfect person. He is a complete joy, and Jay is so good with him. Jay is like having another little mom around the house.

After 19 hours of labor, Jackson was born on March 22nd at 9:54 PM. He weighed 7 pounds 6.5 ounces, and he was 20 inches long. It was a long, drawn out process, but it was worth every minute of it. I couldn't imagine life without him.

We went for his two week check-up on April 9th. He had gained up to 8 pounds 5 ounces, and he measured 22 inches long. The doctor was pleased with his progress. After the Dr. appt., we met Granny at the mall so I could exchange some gifts he got for a bigger size and shop for his Easter outfit. This Sunday will be his first time going to church, and I pray that he doesn't cry the whole time. Stay tuned for Easter pictures; we're headed to church for Easter with his Godparents, Uncle Mark and Aunt Layne! We went out for lunch with Granny and Uncle Josh after the mall then on to the outlet malls for some more shopping. We made a day of it, and he slept through most of it.

Where has the time gone ... It seems like just yesterday that Jay and I were planning our wedding, picking out gowns and tuxedos, choosing menus for the rehearsal dinner, and wondering if all the details would come together for the big day.


On March 24, 2009, Jay and I celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary with our first son, Jackson. He was scheduled to arrive on our anniversary, but I guess he wanted to make his own unique entrance on the 22nd. I must say that I'm glad that he didn't arrive on our anniversary, and that he has his own special day to call his own. I had planned to go shopping for Jay's gift on the Sunday Jackson was born, but I had already bought him a card. So, I took out the card and grabbed a pen ... and I was at a loss for words.

As I lay in the hospital on Monday night cuddling with Jackson after Jay left, my heart was overwhelmed with all kinds of emotions, but my heart was full of love for my husband. He had been so comforting and loving during my nine months of pregnancy and during the delivery. He had definitely seen the good, the bad, and the ugly by the time my labor was over, and I couldn't even begin to write how much I respected him, loved him, and most of all, appreciated him.


He came in the next morning on our anniversary with gifts and cards, and I was blown away by his sincerity. He had put me first, shared his heart in each word he wrote, and made sure that I felt NUMBER ONE in his book. He bought me a diamond tennis bracelet that he picked out, which makes it even more special. BUT, my favorite part of all were his cards and the notes he wrote in each one. He isn't a perfect person, but he is the perfect person for me! I LOVE YOU, JAY!