COOL DUDE!

Jackson wanted to show off his cool new shades... The Texas sun is bright- he needs them to look around outside :)

Happy 4th!

Jackson is 11 weeks today and can't wait for his first 4th of July! This pic was taken with my phone but I just had to show off his shirt :)

Jack's First Swim!

We decided the water was warm enough now to see how Jackson likes swimming... he did great! He didn't know what to think at first but we can tell he is going to LOVE the water!

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Daddy and Jack

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Mommy and Jack

Jackson's first time in his Crab...

Jackson was getting tired of holding his head up and he wanted to taste the crab to make sure he liked it :)

Father's Day

Ryan had a great first Father's Day... actually a great Father's Day weekend! Friday night we went with Grandma and Grandpa to Red's - it was great and Grandma got to feed Jackson :)

Saturday Ryan played golf with his friends and then spent time with Jack while I went to Joey's Bachelorette party... don't worry, I was home early! Today we took Baba, Gransie and Kevin to lunch at BJ's Brewhouse where Ryan and Baba got commemorative glasses and a chance to win a golf package... hope they win! Jackson was being good so we were able to take some pictures before he got bored with that!

Jackson is saying "Go Daddy!"

The Donahue Boys - see any resemblance?!

The only picture where we could get all 3 looking at the camera... Jackson follows directions better than Baba and Daddy!

Happy Father's Day Daddy, Baba and Grandpa!!

9 weeks

Jackson turned 9 weeks on Thursday and had his checkup too. He is 12lbs 2oz and 23 inches long. (They think they might have measured wrong at his last check up because he is doing great and growing just fine)

He is SO strong. Here is his first adventure in his bumbo... still early yet but he already holds his head up for a long time!

Doctor Visit / Day Care

No pics today - just a quick update...
Today was VERY tough for me - let's just say there were a FEW tears this morning leaving Jackson. I went downstairs to visit multiple times - I LOVE that he is so close :)

Jackson is having some trouble eating so I took him to the Doctor today - basically Mommy is cutting Chocolate and Dairy out of her diet to see if either of those are the culprit... most of you know that these are 2 of my most favorite foods so I'm struggling a bit. Next week Jackson has his check up and if his eating isn't better than we might try acid reflux medicine.
The good news is that some how he is STILL eating plenty...

CURRENT WEIGHT (at 8 weeks): 12 lbs 6 oz - my big boy!!

Jackson's Baptism

Jackson was baptized on Sunday, June 7th 2009. Many of our wonderful friends and family shared this very special moment and we were happy they could be there. Jackson was as good as a 7 week old is expected to be with crying only half the time ;) He wore the same outfit that Daddy and Uncle Kevin both wore and looked adorable! It's a good thing we had him baptized when we did because if we had waited any longer that outfit would not have fit! He is getting so big and I will be sure to update you all after his next checkup.

Jackson goes to daycare tomorrow and mommy goes back to work :( I have already teared up a few times today so I know tomorrow will be pretty tough. The good thing is that he is in my building and I can see him whenever I want. I'll let you know how tomorrow goes... wish me luck!

The "Huelskamp" Family

The "Donahue" Family

"The Friends"

From Left to Right: Kathryn, Justin, Kourtny, Heather, Me, Ashley, Jackson, Ryan, Tim, Michelle, Amanda and Jason

Uncle Kevin, Aunt Megan, Cousin Wyatt and Daddy

6 weeks today!

Jackson had his checkup last week and he was 11 lbs 1 oz and 23 inches long.
He was in the 90th percentile for both and growing so fast!

Here is a pic of Jackson at 5 weeks - Daddy sat him up to take it...

Jackson had a busy 2 weeks, but his most favorite thing would be his trip to the lake. The water was still pretty cold but he stuck his feet in anyway :)

He is adorable in his swimsuit - it's a little big but he was born to be a swimmer so needed one right away!

Mommy and Jack chillin...

Jack and Daddy - He hasn't touched the water yet...

As you can see, he did not like it very much - it was still a little too cold!!!

Daddy is trying to make him feel better...

It's cool now - Jackson and Daddy are just relaxin

And more adorable pics of Jack! We haven't captured any smiles yet - he has plenty of them but they come and go so fast! For now, you will just have to love the funny pics.

Love, Ryan and Jessy

1 Month Old!

Jackson is 1 month old today! These past 4 weeks have gone by so fast but have been wonderful. Jack is changing everyday and we love his smiles (even if they are unintentional right now).

Here are some other pics from 2-4 weeks

Daddy's new haircut

Uncle Kevin