End of Year Party

We hosted a party at our apartment last Thursday to celebrate the end of our first year here in Philadelphia while Marty is going to Wharton. We had a small group of friends over for drinks and food. Sarah put on an impressive spread for the guests.





Jackson tried to get into the spirit as well but was disappointed when Mom wouldn't consent to a sip of beer.



To see more pictures from the party, go to the following link.

http://calmarty.smugmug.com/gallery/1421040

Happy Easter

This was our first Easter with Jackson. It was also our first Easter away from home...



We were fortunate enough to have Sarah’s cousin Nicky and her friend Dennis come for the afternoon.



In the morning we went to Church. Then Nicky and Dennis arrived by train. Once they settled in, we went on a stroll down Walnut Avenue. We enjoyed an early dinner. Then Nicky and Dennis had to return to Baltimore. We had such a pleasant day and it was so nice to be with family. An added bonus: Jackson was a sweet and happy boy. He loved playing with the small plastic eggs!

Marty's Birthday

Marty turns 29!


Marty and I went out to Audrey Claire, a French restaurant
near our house. Our good friends Bharat and Anila watched
Jackson while we enjoyed a dinner for 2. It was a special
night. We have much to be thankful for, another happy
year for Martin Dillard.

Jackson is 4 Months Old

Jackson is four months old! The best accomplishment has been sleeping on a somewhat regular schedule. Jackson is a night owl. He goes to sleep between 10:30 and 11 and has to be woken up between 8 & 8:30 am. We cannot seem to get him in bed any earlier. He usually wakes up from his naps with a great big grin, and gurgles and squeals. His favorite toy is his Exersaucer. He sits in the Exersaucer, spins this wheel, and bounces up and down. He can hold his head up. He can also roll from his tummy to his back and vice versa, but he prefers to lie on his side. Marty is most impressed by his ability to grab a toy, study it, and the control he has to bring the toy to his mouth. Jackson enjoys music and once a day Sarah and he have “music time” where they listen to CDs and sing together. He still loves baths. When he is in the tub he kicks and splashes. We cannot wait to take him swimming this summer. Jackson has begun to eat rice cereal; he cries when the bowl is empty and as you can see form the pictures his little cheeks are filling out nicely!





To see more pictures of Jackson go to the following link.
http://calmarty.smugmug.com/gallery/1347746