Christmas vacation

Matt took some time off work over the holidays and we went to the Fort Worth Zoo. Jack talking to the orangutans. "Oooh-oooh" A "Jack-sized" elephant. Trying to keep warm at the petting zoo. The sky was gray and it was about 50 degrees but it sure was nice to have the zoo to ourselves...no huge crowds to fight!

Jack pet a goat...... ...and a calf. Jack, Matt & gorilla "I'm ready for MORE!" We also went to one of my favorite places, the Dallas World Aquarium. Jack seems to really love it here, too. This was his third trip and he seemed just as excited as the first time. "Hey, where'd that eel go?" "I bet I could hold that huge fish...I'm STRONG!" The boys

Getting ready for Christmas

Mommaw and Poppaw came to visit the first week of December. Jack was just starting to walk and they were here to witness it!

What a hugger! MUSCLES! Now that he's walking, Jack like to "redecorate" the Christmas tree. Opening some presents early.... Reading Daddy a bedtime story. Jack helps us set up our outdoor decorations.... ...he's so strong! Playing with the Little People Nativity set from Uncle Bobby, Aunt Regina, Noah & Kylie. 'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring......not even our two lazy dogs or rediculously fat cat! (sorry it doesn't rhyme) MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Look what Santa brought Jack! Jack's "most memorable" Christmas!

Jack gets dressed up for Halloween

We decided Jack was still a bit too young for trick or treating this year, but I got him a pirate costume since we had Kindermusik on Halloween. He's Captain Jack!

Mega blocks Jack got for his birthday. Uncle Bobby, Aunt Regina, Noah, and Kylie got Jack this Trick-or-Treat bag and this Fisher-Price piano.

Jack turns ONE!!

For Jack's first birthday, we decided to go to the zoo. He had a great time. He loved the gorillas and elephants, but especially the otters. They put on a great show for us!

An early present from Uncle Mel and Aunt Rachel. Jack's Elmo chair -- Happy Birthday! Welcome to "Otter Outpost" at the Dallas Zoo. ...lunchbreak... We hid out in the gorilla viewing room to enjoy the air conditioning.

Mommy and Jack's trip to Indy

At Grandma's house

Jack meets his Grandpa.....

Aw, they speak the same language! Happy birthday, Grandma! Aunt Valarie and Aunt Michelle

More of Mommy and Jack's trip to Indy

Cousins Macy and Evan ...Little Crawler...

Play date in Indiana

When Jack and I went to Indiana, we got together with my friends and their kids. Four of us were pregnant together and had our babies within about 2 months of each other.

Jack, Addison & Grandma Alaina and Tara (& Carrie off to the left) Power struggle between Jack and Ava (Ava wins!) (Clockwise) Conner, Jack, Ava & Addie Carrie, Jordan and Addison, Tara & Alaina, Me & Jack, Jen & Conner, Tami & Ava

Mommy and Jack visit Ohio

The cousins:

Noah, Jack, Kylie and Garrett Kylie, Aunt Regina, Garrett, and Noah Uncle Mel and Aunt Rachel Mommaw and Poppaw Fisher with all their grandkids. Uncle Dick and Aunt Sandy