David James Jackson joined our family on June 11, 2011 at 3:18 pm. He weighed in at 7 lbs 14 oz. and 21 inches long. My biggest baby by far! He is a joy and welcome blessing to this family. The transition from 2 to 3 kids had been quite smooth due in large part to his easy going personality. He is a generally content baby unless he gets hungry (which can be quite often!) He isn't bothered by his loud and "hands-on" brother and sister and usually is happy even when they are trying to carry him around the house like their personal live doll. Mikayla and Andrew genuinely adore him as do Jon and I.
Right after he came
David and Mommy
I had to include this picture as well. David is unique in that he can already wink both his eyes alternately. Indeed, the first time he laid eyes on me he did it with only one eye open. Since then he has frequently viewed me from either eye. I can't even wink so this is amazing to me.
Funny story here. I usually give birth anywhere from 1-3 weeks early so when my dad was called on a business trip between 2-3 weeks before my due date he commanded me not to have the baby before he got back. I went into labor as he was flying home and literally was pushing him out as he pulled into the hospital parking lot. David waited for him and it is something I will always remember. David's middle name is my Dad's first name so this was all pretty special.
The kids took to him immediately. I was a little worried about Andrew, but he just followed Mikayla's lead and was instantly in love with him as well. It has been smooth sailing ever since. Thanks heavens for my Mikayla!
David and Daddy. So cute!
Mikayla picked out this outfit for David on a mommy-and-me date for David to wear home from the hospital. He was so big that he barely fit into it. Seriously long baby!
Handsome boy
Yes, his hair sticks up. He has a ton of it and when I tried to figure out why I can't get it to sit down nicely I discover the dreaded double cowlick. Heaven help us on Sundays!
We love our precious baby. He seems like a wise old soul and I know we will learn a lot from him. I can't wait to see what the coming weeks bring. I can't wait to see his first (non gaseous) smile and watch as his personality develops. Happy times in the Jackson home. Happy times. 
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