The Zoo!

We took Jackson to the Zoo last Fall and he quite enjoyed it, especially the train!

St. Pauls' Childrens' Candlelight Service

We took Jackson to an afternoon Children's Christmas Candlelight Service at St. Paul's Methodist. It was a beautiful service. The nativity was just precious, including the dozen or so Wisemen, including some adorable little Wise women. It turns out the children could play whatever role they wanted. Jackson was in awe of the music and all the children. He bounced up and down on our laps and just smiled and laughed. After, we caught a few (hundred) pictures of him in his red snowman sweater.

Even More Family Photos

More Family Photos

New Braunfels Photo Shoot

My wonderful and talented Aunt Beth took our family photos during Thanksgiving in New Braunfels. Trying to get good photos with a baby is quite an adventure!

Back to Blogging...

It's funny. I check my friends' blogs on a daily basis and am disappointed if they have not posted something. And yet, it has been months since I posted a thing on the Doty Daily. We have been busy, busy, busy! Life with a 10 month old is wonderful. Jackson is funny and active. He sleeps from 7:30 - 7:00 and takes good daytime naps. He is doing his darndest to walk - so far he's up to maybe 7 steps. He's still shaky, but getting so much more confident. It's an amazing sight. He's gotten alot more vocal - he babbles constantly. I think he says "nana" for banana. He says "Dada" pretty regularly and "mom mom mom" which I will go ahead and assume is in reference to me. He loves to roll a ball back and forth and can throw a ball at us. He understands more and more everyday and it is such a joy to see the wheels turning in his head. I can tell him to go get a ball and he will do it! We had a very special first Christmas in Lubbock with the Doty family. We spent New Year's at home. 2010 has started off with a bang - work is super busy for both of us. We are eternally thankful for Mimi and Blanca, who love and care for Jackson while we're away. Mimi has also been making the most delicious food for Jackson. I wish we ate as well as he does! She makes him a variety of chicken/veggie dishes; couscous with Chicken, leeks and carrots; lamb with rosemary and sweet potatoes; wonderful rolled oats with pear, apples, and prunes; brown rice; etc... He loves it all, as well as grapes, bananas, and avocados. He's turned into a great eater!

I will attempt to get caught up with some photos taken since our last post.

A few good photos

Our little boy is growing up so fast!

The Park

We've begun taking Jackson to our local parks. He likes swinging pretty well, though not for long. Mostly, he enjoys watching the big kids play.

Happy Halloween!

Jackson has quite the social calendar! He was invited to two costume parties on Halloween - his friend Olivia's first Birthday and his play group's Halloween party! We planned for him to be a puppy. But, he wore his puppy costume for a grand total of maybe 3 minutes. We just carried it from party to party and explained that he preferred not to wear it. These pictures capture a bit of his reaction to the furry suit.

Rubber ducky you're the one...

Jackson has graduated to the real bath tub. We bought this rubber duck tub to make the transition and he loves it! When you squeeze the bill, the duck quacks. He has bathe din the actual tub, with a bath mat down, but the duck is a little easier for us. He can splash and play without slipping and falling. He'll probably grow out of it soon. He already insists on standing up, reaching for the duck's bill, reaching for the faucet and handles, etc...