FOOD!!!

So today Burk and I went to the dr....we were a little late. But anyways I came home last night and it was just Burklee and I all night so we could make it to the dr appt and not have to reschedule. 50 percentile on height...25 inches and 97 percentile on weight....18 lbs 5 ounces. Also, got shots. He was such a good boy too. Only cried for a tiny bit. A lot less than I thought he would.

Good news...great developmental skills and we get to start food...real food (well real to him), so tonight we tried cereal and didn't go over too well...we'll be trying again tomorrow.

Bad news (that turned out good)...burk has a lot of hair on his lower back and we used to think it was so cute...well its not. It means their spinal cord (or something) isn't developing and there could be an assist that needs to come out so we headed straight to the hospital for an unltrasound.....7 dr's later, everything was fine. At first when just the techs were there....they were reading out of a book while they did it!!!!! omg i was mad.

But overall...good day!

Until next time....

So lately.....

So lately, burks been very active. Some friends of ours gave us some toys to borrow and one is a stationary bouncer....burklee loves this! He gets to bouncing and just cant stop. Its halarious!
I've also been very busy with catching up on crafts...I've been working on my very own family rules canvas board...(pics to come), a couple of tutu's, getting sewing ideas and tips.
Had my first family shoot tonight and I think it turned out really well...I've looked at some and edited a few and they look great!

Until next time....

New Blog....again!

So now I have a link on my website to where my clients can follow me and read my story on starting my photography business! annajacksonphotography.blogspot.com

Also, booked my 4th wedding and start the engagement sessions next week. My best friend P got engaged and I'm so excited for her! I was asked to be her "mega-bridesmaid" which is her bridesmaid/photographer! I already have an assistant during the ceremony! We're doing their engagement sesssion next weekend in McPherson...if the weather allows it...Did I say how excited I am for them! I can wait!!!

Until next time....

Rough couple days...

So the last couple days have been so rough...well besides burklee sleeping all night long now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whoo hoo

but sunday night my mom watched burklee all night (for the 2nd time) and right after i had fallen asleep, my mom called me and told me my gpa went to the hospital...ambulance came to pick him up....my gma was supposed to be watching burklee all day monday b/c i had no babysitter. well i had a test monday morning then headed to salina to get burklee and had to be back in con by 4 for a mid-term (which i probably did horrible on). Got to school today...forgot my camera for my photography class. Decided to change my entire portrait album for an assignment that was due monday! oh its a mess...and ran out of formula and diapers last night so walmart in the mornings are....actually not that bad!

I'm a little nervous that burklee uses his feet instead of his hands to play with his toys, shove in our mouth, etc. So we'll see what happens when we go bakc to the dr in a couple weeks!!

Until next time....

October 15th

So I read on a blog I read that today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It breaks my heart that there is a day for this but I'm writing this blog entry for my little brother who lost his life to SIDS and other the other babies close to me-i hold a place in my heart for each and every one of them. I pray the numbers of infant death goes down each year. Unfortunately here are some of the stats....

SIDS take the lives from 7000 babies each year nationally.

Miscarriage rate is 15-20% but can be even higher b/c miscarriage can often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

There were many other stats but too sad to write and when I see the numbers, I just start to bawl.

For the women that read this and have lost someone, I'll continue to pray for you.

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We are so incredibly lucky to have such a healthy boy and I pray for him all the time. It makes it so much harder that he's not here right now!

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Relaxing.....

So instead of that relaxing thing I was talking about doing in my last post...we went to the........................Blake Shelton concert. My mom got us tickets. So with great seats and no beer in our hands- :( (3.50 a can-dont' think so) we heard some pretty good music. Overall, had a blast. Gma watched Burklee and Gma B will be watching him again tomorrow night and Gma Dee watching him till 8pm monday....I'm gonna miss my boy sooo much! (love you burk)

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Night without Burk-man!

So last night went really good without burklee. I woke up at 2 (not remembering he wasn't here) and check on him in his bassinet! Got A.LOT. of sleep. Woke up to a phone call about my brother and his friend getting jumped but2 guys from brookville and about 20 black guys! My brother might have a broken nose and his face is swollen and bruised. His friend was admitted in the hospital with broken ribs! Allan isn't too happy about any of it and thinks he need to get involved! I told them all to let it go cuz you don't want it happening again or getting worse! I can't believe this is somthing thats happening in my life! When are people going to learn to grow up and act their age?

Today we're headed to the HUGE garage sale at the bi-center, then to a baby shower (got the gift basket at home-i'll upload the pic later), then kohls for their sale on baby clothes, then relaxing.

Tomorrow I have a family and teen shoot, 2 hours of work at the maclab, burklee shoot for a project, then bed and midterms on monday! yah-not

But for now, I have a cute funny pic of burklee....don't mind the clean clothes that needs folding in the background....but doesn't he look sooooo long?

Until next time....

burklee.....where ru?

So tonight, burklee's staying with gma B and i'm officially a nervous wreck. Hope I get some sleep b/c thats the whole point. I haven't gotten any sleep in the last two night....last night was horrible so my mom offered to help us out. She doesn't sleep hardly at all when babies are in the house b/c of my brother so I know he's in good hands!

Until next time....

Dag....

Found my winter shirts....dag!

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Sleeping in his crib....

Yes-i said it, sleeping in his crib-as we speak! Tried again last night, but didn't work...actually sleeping last night was very rare in this house-except for my husband who sleeps through anything it seems like. So Burks been extra cranky today. After a bath, breakfast, and a diaper change, starting crying..again! So i plut him in his crib to cry by himself. Before his mobile stopped which only plays 3 minutes, he was out like lightbulb! So i'm doing a little online shopping b/c for some reason I got rid of all our winter clothes! they are no where to be found so....i get to go shopping!
Also, we are contemplating getting rid of walter..we love him so much and I'm actually starting to work with him...and he listens, but we go thru so much dog food. Right now we are go thru 1 bag a week which is $25. Allans the one that came up with the idea to get rid of him but I think we can make it work. Once I get our hospital and shop bill paid off in two weeks, we'll have the extra money and it won't be a big deal so as of right now if we come across a really good home that wants a large breed dog, we have some choices to make. :(
On a happier note-we found Burklee's halloween costume (and no I'm not telling). Its so cute and just fits him perfectly...stay tuned to see what it is!

Until next time....

Crazy Month!

So the next is the busiest I've ever had! Trying to get my business off on the right foot including two family shoots and one teen shoot and updating the website, 4baby showers (aunt, cousin, cousin, sister-in-law), school, 2 dr appointments, and mid-terms. Two girls and two unknown. I'm so excited b/c I've never had the chance to buy for a girl. I started today with a two outfit set w/ pants and a bib, set of 3 singlets, socks, shoes, and recieving blankets! It made me want a little girl sooo bad! i was thinking of doing a couple diaper cakes (their my fav) but don't really have the time!

Burklee was such a turd last night...did not want to sleep at all. I'm trying so hard to get him to stop eating in the night, so much harder than it sounds...he loves to eat! (he had cankles) I gave in last night and it didn't even help!

Until next time....

New Camera?

So I've been thinking about getting a new camera. I know I know...its been less than a year since I've had my D80 but I've been looking at a D300. If i wait a little while, I might be looking at a D700. I'm so excited. So yes, I'll be selling my D80! I've been taking tons of pics for my advanced digital imaging class and have a family shoot this weekend. Over this last weekend, I made a family session appt and a booked a wedding! So its getting pretty busy. Also I have 3 baby showers in the next month, casino weekend with hubby! so busy!

We've been talking about remodeling our house. Adding on won't come until at least 5 more years or until we absolutely need it. But we've decided to replace all our windows in the spring but we're purchasing them by the end of the year to get our tax rebate. Then no bay window in the front but instead doing a deck int he front and mabye the back deck the follwing summer.Painting our room, the living room and completely gutting the laundry room since our dogs got bored and tear out our drywall!

Burklee is doing really well. Sleeping a little better every night but still not every night. I think I have a shopping problem. I feel like I need to go everyday. I can always think of something burklee needs or i want him to have. we took our bumbo back and we're ordering a graco johnny jump up. Also, I think we decided to get a walker, stationary entertainment center for him or play gate until christmas. I'm thinking we'll just get the play gate for when we go outside.

Until next time....

Wal...ok Shopping!

So today Burklee and I set out to go walking at the mall but instead found myself at a sale and bought 3 shirts for for less than 10 bucks! Together! I'm so excited. I was just looking at these shirts a few weeks ago at regular price around $30 each, happened to walk by a rack today and seen they were on sale. Tried them on, thinking they would at least be 40-50 all together. The lady said 8 something...my jaw dropped! are you kidding! I was so excited. Went looking for a stocking hat for Burklee but couldn't find one at all!

I've made a list of all my goals I would like to accomplish within the next 5 years. I know they will change..on a daily basis but thats ok! I'm taking a business class and absolutely love it. I'm learning so much and they say its normal to make lists and then turn around and change them the very next day! Guess I'm pretty normal...haha. So my long-term 5 year goal is to be a full time on location photography with 2-3 sessions a week and begin to look for a location to move into! The price of commercial buildings are crazy around here so I'm thinking that goal will change but I would still like to be looking around the time I'm 26.

Allan and I decided to take a very small vaca at the end of this month. Just up to topeka to go gambling and stay the night in a hotel...which will be so nice to be able to sleep through the entire night! My mom will be watching Burklee all night which will be the first night for him to stay over anywhere with someone other than Allan and I so I'm really hoping I let it go and can sleep that night!

Until next time....