Happy 5th, Jackson!

"I'll love you forever. I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be." --Robert Munsch

Dear Jackson,

5 years ago this morning, you came into the world yelling...and you haven't stopped. Ha! You wouldn't sleep that morning because you were eager to meet everyone. You were born with a ton of energy. You are nonstop entertainment. You gave me your first smile when you were just minutes old. I know it was a real smile because you make the same smiles today (and a few cheesy ones, too). 

You made me a mommy. I love you, Jackson Alexander. Happy 5th birthday!

Love,

Mama

Jackson's Favorite Things at 5!

Colors: blue and orange 
Book: The Jackson Book (a Shutterfly book of his first week)
Toy: Angry Birds Starwars II Battleset
Show: Paw Patrol
Movie: Batman
Friends: Celeste, Danny, and Jace
Clothes: Teenage Mutant Ninja clothing and Lego clothing (oh, boy!)
Snack: Cake Pops
Drink: water
Meal: Steak
Restaurant: Santorini Grill (Greek) and Chipotle
Animal: Birds...Angry Birds
Place to play: Kidventures

When I grow up I want to be... "a firefighter. And also...a football player!"

Now that I'm 5, I can..."buy 5+ toys."

My best memory of being 4 was..."learning to ride my bike."

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!