Jax's Wild West Weekend

This weekend we took Jax to his first miniature horse show in Shelbyville, TN. It was put on by the club that Granny and Granddaddy belong to called The Tennessee Miniature Horse Volunteers. Of course the Fitches and Hatmakers were the hospitality booth volunteers. It was loads of fun and we got to see all of the horses in various stages of readiness since the staging area was right in front of our booth. Jax was a good boy, despite teething and not sleeping very well at night. He was content to hang out, swing or go for a ride in his stroller to check everyone out. Dressed to steal the show! Being a cowboy is hard work!! The horse trailer provided a quiet place for some down time in his swing.

The Hospitality Booth. Swinging with his very own pony! Hanging out in the "Happy Seat" After a meltdown from being hot and tired of being held, we dtripped Jax down and laid him in this chair to change his diaper. It immedaitely brought back those precious grins, giggles and squeals!

Granddaddy and Jax Granny's #1 Cowboy

It was also a weekend of many firsts. Jax went swimming for the first time at the hotel indoor pool, nibbled his first doughnut and has taken to drinking bottled water like a yuppy! It's amazing how fast he's growing up and learning to do new things! He has also developed a little temper. I can't imagine where he got that! We definately have our hands full!!

Checking out the pool with Daddy. First just a lick, then some major chomping on an doughnut! Granny and Daddy taught Jax to drink out of a water bottle in about 15 minutes. He is a prodigy!!

Spring Has Sprung!

Mmmmm Go Bananas This is the dogwood tree at Nannny's house that Uncle Bubba used to climb. Ooohhh Pretty Colors! The Easter Bunny was very Good to Jax! With Daddy, dressed for church on Masters Weekend. Jax has had a very busy spring. We dyed Easter Eggs, had a visit from the Easter Bunny, climbed his first tree, got his first John Deere shirt, and dressed for the Masters Golf Tournament. He is growing like a weed, and weighs almost 20lbs. He is cutting two teeth and has started eating baby food. The weather has been warm enough for us to enjoy some walks and time in the yard, and Jax loves the breeze! We took him to his first horse sale and he was a little prince. We will go to his first horse show in a couple of weeks and I promise to post some new pictures after that. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy these pictures of the Hatmaker's Spring Adventures.