TKD

Jackson has been begging to do "karate" since age 2. Finally he turned 4 and could enroll in Tae Kwon Do! He is loving it after his first two classes. Watching little kids do push ups and warming up is hilarious. Today Jackson asked me if he was going to get his Black Belt soon! Ha!

We hope the skills he is practicing in class transfer to home life--mainly the patience and following directions! The "Yes, Sir" response to Master is cute but we will settle for "Yes, Mother." :)

Ahoy, Mateys--Jackson is 4!

Jackson and 24 of his closest friends jumped their hearts out on his "actual birthday,"  as February 2nd landed on a Saturday this year. Jackson has been talking about this party for MONTHS and the day finally arrived! 

We started the morning with streamers coming from his doorway welcoming him to four! 

Then it was the tradition of the Birthday Number Pancake followed by an Insanity workout with Daddy (they want to look good on our family vacation to Kauai in a couple months). 

Finally, finally, finally it was time to head down the hill to Pump It Up. The staff there was really on top of things and set up everything for us. We were able to enjoy the guests and the special Birthday Boy as they jumped from bounce house to bounce maze to bouncy baseball to bounce house...you get the picture. 

Grandpa Terry & Gram celebrated the weekend with us!

After 90 minutes of jumping, the kids were TIRED and HUNGRY! Pizza, cupcakes, and Pirate Booty Bags for all! Jackson is still talking about his fun birthday and how much fun he had jumping. We really thought he would crash after all that fun...no such luck. 

I made Jake inspired red headbands and Izzy's fairy dust pouches . 

Our big boy actually stayed up past his bedtime and finally was snoozing by 8:30 p.m. -- meanwhile we were exhausted and ready for bed a lot earlier. =)

P.S. I just realized last year's birthday theme of Toy Story was also his Halloween costume...same as this year...Jake and the Neverland Pirates at Halloween and birthday. 


Jackson and Riley's shared birthday gift--the gift that keeps on giving!