2 Week Anniversary

We have been home 2 weeks now and Jackson is adjusting well to his new family and friends. He is loving his new home, all the animals, and the farm life. Jackson is eating table food, baby food, and loving his apple juice and bottles. He is crawling all over the place, standing and walking all around the room using the furniture, and also taking a few steps here and there. He will be walking soon. Found him up a couple of steps the other day, so a baby gate has been installed. We have had one of our showers for Jackson at Ringgold Middle School and got lots a great gifts for him. He loves all his toys, new clothes and shoes!!!! Tomorrow is a big day, we will go to church in a new outfit and visit the nursery there, then we have a big shower with our church family. That will be fun!!!!!
Jackson is saying dadadadada all the time, sometimes mamama, and babbles all the time. He went to the Dr. yesterday and got a great report. Dr Jung was impressed at how healthy he was coming from an orphanage. Was in the 50% on his weight and 60% on height. He got 5 shots in his legs, no ear infections, and was just a trooper. Does has some dry skin issues, but got some good steroid cream for that. Has to go next week for a bunch of lab work so that will not be fun.
Overall, the Dr visit went really well.
Jackson went to his first ballgames this week. Lets see, he has seen his cousin Stefani play tennis, gone to a soccer game, baseball game, and volleyball game. Saw some pretty cheerleaders trying out for the squad. He has been exposed to it all this week and loved it.
Have had babysitting offers all the time. Susan Higgins was his first babysitter one afternoon, and Mamaw MaryLou and Aunt Carolyn was his second. He loves all his cousins when they come to play.
We are so thankful for your continual prayers for us as we adjust to our new life as parents. Words can not express how much we appreciate all the calls, visits, and love from our family and friends. It means the world to us!!!!!!
Love to all,
Elaine