Jack and Jake

Welcome to the family, "Jake".
We have never had a pet before today. I have wanted a dog for the kids, but life is so crazy, I put it off. A fish is easy enough....




Jake is Jackson's fish, a special treat after his rough morning (explaine below). He was so excited to have this Beta!



Taylor came along on our trip to the pet store. She was adorable and acted so proud as I called her the fish expert....she has had her own Beta fish, named Princess Hippo (gotta love it!) since April. She was a bit confused as to why Jackson would pass up having a castle in the fish bowl as her fish has. These kids are great.




Jax "earned" Jake after his horrible, terrible, very bad morning- that I allowed him to endure. He kept saying "why you do this to me?!" The nurses and I were all-giggles.





This picture is SO Jackson! Jax is super modest and cannot stand being exposed. To ask him to put on a gown for his 5 year well check was as bad as asking someone to run the streets naked. The poor guy was mortified, as you can see on his face. He insisted on holding his clothes tight against his gowned body. So funny. I will be sure to save this photo for when he is in college and runs with the Toga party crowd!

Jackson's well check went great! I have such a healthy little guy and I am grateful! Today the office staff all commented on how great it must be for me to sit on the "well child" side of the pediatrician's office....and it did! Ironcially I wrote yesterday of how numb Liz is to pokes and blood. Today Jax put on a show for all as he screamed, kicked and ran all in an effort to avoid his shots and labwork, just like a healthy child does.... a healthy, strong Jackson!