Happy 4th Birthday, Jackson!

Our baby turned 4 today. Four years old! Do I really have a 4 year-old? I do, and he is oh so precious. Sure, you are stubborn, you test our patience, aggravate us at times, tire us with your everlasting energy and never ending questions. But, then again, you are 4....and I treasure all of those qualities even if they do make me crazy sometimes :) You have the sweetest little voice, always say please and thank you, are so very smart, love your little brother, are fascinated with trains, can memorize anything and seldom forget, are so kind and loving, and have brought us so much joy these past 4 years. We love you so much, Jackson!
Ok, enough of the mushy stuff. Since we had Jackson's party a few weeks ago, we celebrated his actual birthday today with just family. Kikye and D (grandma and uncle) picked him up early this morning and treated him to a special birthday breakfast at Chick-Fil-A. Then it was off to have our annual birthday portrait made...I don't think this child can take a bad picture. And next we headed down to Monkey Joe's for some jumping fun! Here are some pics..what I could get, anyway ;)

Luke was happy to just hang out in this truck...until I put quarters in it and it started moving, that is...then came tears.

A blue Icee to cool down

Check out the redness of the face

This video pretty much sums up each of the boys feelings regarding Monkey Joe's

Tuckered out on the ride home :)

We ended the day with Jackson's favorite meal (spaghetti) and a Family Movie Night. We laid out our sleeping bags, turned out all the lights, cozied up by the Christmas tree with our popcorn and M&Ms, and watched the magic of The Polar Express with our self-professed "train guy". What a special day...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JACKSON!!!