And the name is...

I've had a number of people ask me if we have figured out a name. For some reason we have a lot boys names we like but girls names are harder for us. We actually decided awhile ago and thought we'd make it public so those of you who don't like the name can get used to it! Drum roll.....Marinn Claire.

Now that that is settled maybe she wouldn't mind coming a bit early?! Any ideas out there? I have included some pics of the not quite done nursery (mostly for my mom!). I am struggling with what to display on the shelves as you can tell. Isn't it funny what you fixate on when your nesting?

Blessing Day for Taylor Lynn

Could this family be any cuter?!
Kristi & Grandma J admiring

The star of the show!

We love you Tay-Tays!

We were so proud to attend the blessing of our new niece, Taylor Lynn. It was a particularly beautiful blessing for a particularly beautiful baby girl. There is something very moving about seeing multi-generations of men surround a tiny newborn and exercise their priesthood.

Mimi, this one is for YOU!

You asked for it, Mimi and here we are in all of our glory! Only 8 more weeks (hopefully a little less!) until we meet our baby girl!

Nate's Wedding

We had the opportunity to attend a very close family friend's wedding this weekend. Nate is like considered another brother by the Jackson Boys. He was so happy and we are all really excited to have Collette and her children a part of the family. The weather was perfect( BTW all you Mainers...the 70's temps are turning into snow tomorrow...feel better?!) and the venue was breathtaking. I realize now that I have NO pictures of the bride....I know...what was I thinking! You'll just have to trust me that she was gorgeous. In fact, Brady kept asking where the princess was! Another funny Bradyism...when we walked into the room there was a quartet playing and Brady said, "Hey, this is Baby Mozart!". And it really was Mozart--does this mean that there is hope for my sports obsessed little guy?

Sean, Brandon, Nate, Kim, Kim Sr...just missing Stephen!

Papa and Brady up to their usually hi jinx!

Braden looking G.Q. !

The Haunting, The Fun

This year brought Dumbo to town (thanks Aunt Maria). Brady was definitely more excited about Halloween...well somewhere between excited and spooked! Here are some of the highlights of our holiday. Hope all your little goblins (and big ones!) had a wonderful day!

The Happy Halloween Family!

Darling Dumbo

Dumbo and Daddy

Dumbo and Mrs. Jumbo

Dumbo, Sir Camden, Dino Colby

Dragon Jack

Dark Lord Brandon, Psycho Jamaican Sean, Dumbo, Skunky Jordyn, and Baby Taylor

And the Obsession Continues

I know most of you are still wrapped up in football season...but at our house IT'S BASKETBALL TIME! Kim couldn't have dreamed up a little boy more like him. While other 2 year olds are watching Disney movies over and over again, Brady asks (begs really) to watch the "Cougar Highlight" video. I am not kidding...he really is obsessed...he knows the players names and the coaches...even the words to the music in the background. To be honest, it's getting a little embarrassing. It's all that he talks about. For example, at my Doctor's appointment he talked Dr. Berry's ear off about the Cougars. The Dr had to call in his staff to hear him because he thought it was soooo funny. I just sat there shaking my head. What can I do?! Join in the madness I guess. This is Brady boy at the Blue and White game last night....thrilled to see HIS Cougars, Cosmo and the Cheerleaders!

Pumpkin Carving the Easy Way

Being from Maine, I am all about Autumn. The changing of the leaves, crisp temperatures, apple picking and pumpkin carving these are things I love about this time of year. This year admittedly...I cheated a bit! This year's pumpkin carving was quick easy and NO CLEAN UP!

Here goes nothing...

Finally, we are in the blogging world! We figured there is no better time than now to start. I'm not sure that we have enough interesting things to share, but at least Mimi will be happy to see her grandchildren. Hopefully we'll get the hang of this before our new little bundle arrives. Enjoy!