The Changing Seasons

The weather here has been cool, breezy and there are definite signs of the season changing. September is a defining month in our family.  September 2010 was the month that we were matched with Jackson. I remember a year ago we were getting paper work done, waiting for documents to arrive from China and there was a lot of uncertainty in the air. But throughout the whole time, God was in control (and still is) and He paved the wave for us to be united as a family. The past 6-8 months went by like a whirlwind and at times were crazy! However, I would not trade it for anything!
As October begins, I think about all of the "firsts" Jackson has had with us. There are actually too many to name but these are the ones that come to mind: 

• riding on a train 
• eating ice cream
• going on an airplane
• going swimming
• sleeping in a bed
• petting a dog
• picking up leaves
• riding a trike

I know there will be many more of these but everything is new for him. We just smile when he gasps at new food or gets excited over something as simple as the rain falling.  I know these are big moments to treasure.

Here is a journal of Jackson's happenings from his perspective...

My grandma is going home...thanks for watching me!

I am going back to Cali...

Hmmm I wonder what we will do in California?

I visited with my cousin. We had so much fun!

I ate Fossilman's ice cream.

We went to Daddy's favorite-Coffee Bean.

And his other favorite- In & Out.

I played with my other cousin and great grandma.

I ate Hawaiian food (all we do is eat)!

I played with trains and cars with my grandparents.

Finally, I get to ride a train but my mom wants to take a picture!

I saw a lot of trains!!!!

I made it through the TSA line...it's time to go home.

But don't forget...It's GAME DAY!