The Georgia Aquarium

Today, Paxton, Ben and I went to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. We weren't sure how a toddler in the middle of his terrible twos was going to do but it was amazing. Paxton is obsessed with fish and he had the best time! He said his favorite fish was the shark! By the way, thanks Aunt Christy for the free tickets!

Happy Father's Day

Ben enjoyed his first Father's Day where Paxton was an active participant. Paxton was able to pick out Daddy's presents this year and tell Ben "Happy Father's Day", which he screamed periodically all throughout the day on Sunday! It was the most precious thing I have ever heard. Paxton adores his Daddy!

It's a boy!

Ben and I went actually a couple of weeks ago and found out that our newest baby will be a boy, but we went again today and got some newer pictures. We are told to expect a pretty large baby since Paxton was 10 lbs. 3 oz. At 18 weeks and 3 days, the baby already weighs 8 oz. I don't really know if that is large or not but the ultrasound tech said that the genetics of weight don't start showing themselves until after 25 weeks. I guess we will just have to see! Regardless, we are thrilled and as of now, the baby's name is Barrett!

Easter Egg Hunt!

Today we had our church Easter Egg Hunt and Paxton had a blast. It was at the Bennett's house and they have horses and chickens! Paxton kept calling the horses 'horhees'! He is absolutely precious! Yesterday, Paxton's Nana, Ben's mom, practiced with him so he would be aware of what to do... and he did great!

Four Christmases!

The Blackburn Christmas consists of two days full of Christmases- four to be exact! Christmas #1 is spent Christmas Eve morning at my mom's house. Christmas #2 is spent Christmas Eve night at my Dad's house. Christmas #3 is spent at our house Christmas morning. Finally, Christmas #4 is spent at Ben's parent's house. I tried to capture Christmas with each family and actually ended up taking over 1,000 pictures. Needless to say I had to weed out quite a few. I hope you enjoy our many Christmases and hope yours was just as joyful!


Christmas #1 - My Mom's house

Paxton was amazed with all of my mom's dancing Christmas animals! He wanted everyone to dance with him. After he dances he goes around the room trying to blow out any candles or things that he thinks are candles. He is so smart! In the video he says "dance Meme" He is talking to me... His daycare provider is named Meme and so he has also decided to call me that as well. When he really wants something he will call me momma, but usually it's Meme. At first, I guess it kind of bothered me to be Meme but then I realized that if he was calling me Meme it must mean that he truly loves her and that makes me very happy! Anyway, enjoy and DANCE!








Last year, Paxton had not figured out how much fun it is to tear into a package. I think he got it this year!
I cannot believe Paxton is big enough to ride a motorized vehicle! He is growing up too fast!

Ben helps Paxton unwrap his Radio Flyer tricycle. He calls it his "truck" because it has a compartment on the back like Daddy's truckbed.

Tons of fun- now where will we store it???? Just kidding- thanks Mom (Dede) and Robert, Paxton has had a blast playing with the tunnel!

Christmas #2- My Dad's house

The ONLY family picture from the 2 day festivities. Not that great but at least we have one.

Uncle Nic (Christy's husband) pushes Paxton on the train! My Dad and Ann got Paxton this train because the last time he spent the night with them, he woke up in the very early morning (he was sleeping with them) sat straight up in bed and said choochoo when he heard a train. From then on, Dad said he knew exactly what he wanted to get Pax for Christmas!

I am sooooo proud my little guy loves to clean! I hope it continues! Thank you Aunt Christy and Uncle Nic, the vacuum is definitely a hit!

"Up, Daddy, up!" Paxton encourages his father to help vacuum. In reality, Ben is much better about vacuuming than I am.

Let me explain- My Aunt Loni, from Minnesota, always has a themed Christmas present for the entire family. This year it was a "Viking" Christmas. Paxton was a little nervous about the hat, but he was a trooper!

Yes, it is Barney! I always said my child would not watch that stupid dinosaur, but Paxton loves Barney. No, really... he LOVES Barney!

Paxton even wanted Barney to ride his train!

Awww, a sweet moment looking a the tree. Nope, he is a true boy- he is touching the lights and then pulling his hand back "HOT"! He loves to touch hot things and then make sure everyone knows they are hot!

This is the neatest wooden train. It has different shapes that go on the pegs to make the train cars. Thanks Aunt Bridget!

Paxton loves to hit and bang things, so what better than a hammer and pegs!

Recently, Paxton has developed a love for all things that have to do with writing; so, Ben and I decided that in order to preserve our carpet, furniture, walls and clothing we would ask Ho Ho (Santa) to bring Pax an Aquadoodle. It was a hit, but I don't think Simon enjoyed it as much!

Notice the trucks are in a straight line... Yet another OCD tendency Paxton is exhibiting!

Oh, but a minute later, he reminds us that he is ALL boy and has the trucks ramming each other.

This gift is one better left in the store. It is a minature CD player BUT it never is quiet. It could have been the most obnoxious toy Ho Ho brought!

Another sweet moment gazing a the tree.... Think again, this picture was taken moments before Paxton took the curly things (I don't know their name) off the tree and walked around Ben's parents' house using them as a powpow. Precious!

Picture perfect!

It is a running joke with Ben's family how Mr. Arthur always steals Paxton and no one else gets him and guess what????

This is a priceless picture of Paxton and Ben's Meme- that makes Meme Paxton's Great Grandmother; how awesome is it that he is getting to know his Great Grandmother !?!?

And what would Christmas be without a BIG dumptruck, no excuse me Uncle Seth, a Dirt Mover!

Of course to Paxton, this Dirt Mover instantly became another ride on toy!

Back at home Christmas night-

When I saw my two men on the couch like this I couldn't resist.

PooPoo in the Potty!

Paxton poopooed in the potty! Of course, I took a picture because everything this child has done for the past 21 months has been caught on camera! He is so cute about using the bathroom. He tells the teetee and poopoo bye and then insists on flushing and closing the lid. No, we are not potty training yet, I am not ready; however, whenever he says he needs to go we do! I think we may try during Spring Break!