Jackson is saying 3 word phrases now at 22 months

Jackson now is saying three word phrases, I want that, I want this, That is mine... and it goes on and on. My computer went on the fritz and now has trouble turning on. Therefore we don't use it. However, we have found a use for it... Jackson loves to watch videos of Brooke on it! Mike was making dinner and I came home to find Jackson addicted to the computer to the point that in the morning, he woke up and said "I want Brooke". He walked down the stairs and went straight to the computer and watched Brooke for about 20 minutes. Brooke has been gone to the mainland for the past two weeks and I guess you could say Jackson is going through Brooke withdrawl... This picture was taken the day before Brooke left for the mainland and we had Brooke over so Monica could pack for the trip.

We love the beach

We have been going to the beach a lot because Jackson loves it! This is Bellows Beach on the windward side of the island.

Another day at the beach

Our Hawaii "Ohana"

Today we took a group photo of our friends, I think there are 46 of us in this picture. It is hard to believe I have lived here for 10 years and only knew one person and now I have a family of 46 :) We are sad to have The Stampfers to New York, MacDonalds to Germany, Melanie to Pennsylvania, and Kristen and Chris to the Big Island. However we are not saying goodbye but celebrating the future!! I just love this picture!!! Rich, Lisa's husband brought his camera and tripod and was able to get a wonderful picture!!! Jackson was upset because we had to take him away from the portuguese horseshoes :)

Here is the picture of the girls :)

Family Photo

Well, trying to get a picture with a toddler is quite a chore. As you can see Jackson wasn't having any part of it. We weren't able to get a perfect. Jackson was too interested in playing with the portuguese horseshoes.

An alternative use for the potty

Jackson has been going on the potty at certain times, for example when he first wakes up and when he takes a bath. However, lately he has decided to use it as a step stool.

Just another day at Claudia's

What are you doing?

Every week Claudia sends us pictures of the kids and their adventures. We are really going to miss her when she leaves May 31. Here is Jackson hopefully pretending to be a super hero. Who knows what he is doing, but I do know he is having loads of fun!

Playing in the rain

The kids were all playing outside and then it started to rain. Everyone grabbed a towel except for Jackson! He just loves water :)

Carnival Time

Mommy and Jackson on the Carousel

Jackson going on the slide with Daddy, he loved it. Sorry I must have had a shaky arm in this video.

Jackson and his temper

Lately, Jackson has limited patience and gets upset when something doesn't go his way :( I can't wait till he talks more and can express himself with words instead of crying and kicking... I wasn't even near him and went to check on him because he was so quiet. I was so proud of him that he got his shoes on the right feet all by himself, that I went and got the camera and was only able to capture the end result.. a meltdown because he couldn't tie them or I was there and saw what he had done...

Jackson's 1st Easter Egg Hunt

Jackson's Easter Basket, We decided to get Jackson a chair for Easter to take to the beach. His basket also had bubbles and some rash guards for the beach. The Little People basket was his prize for finding the lucky egg at the hunt!

Brian and Brooke, Mommy and Jackson, Jenn and Makaela

Happy Easter

Jackson bowling

A big white mess

The other day this is what I found... Jackson in the midst of a baby powder explosion. Mind you we never leave the baby powder open. However, this time he was able to open the travel version all on his own. In the video he is actually saying cheese. How can you say no to this cute little boy...

More Beach Days... It must be Spring Break :)

Jackson upset because his turtle was knocked over by a little wave.

Checking to see if there is any damage.

Looks good, Jackson and Daddy taking it for a stroll.

I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. My mommy is wonderful she knows to bring lots of snacks everywhere because I love to eat every 2 hours :) I also love to put on my sunglasses all by myself.

Senator Fong's Botanical Garden in Kaneohe

These palm trees are called lipstick palms. Pretty cool palm trees :0)

Beach Days

Brooke and Jackson playing with their turtles at ko'olina. These turtles are the hot commodity at the beach, all the kids love them! Found at my favorite store, Target.

Fun times at Pokai Bay Beach

Jackson and Gavin on the beach.

Hard at work

Daddy's shoes

Jackson loves to build with his mega blocks and legos. The best part is seeing how tall the tower becomes and then he knocks it over.

Can we just start calling Jackson "Little Mike" I think he looks so much like his dad here.

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2010

They found the pot of gold :)

Our Good Luck Charmers, Brooke 21 months, Jackson 20 months