the party continued

Jackson's birthday week continued with cupcakes at school on Monday. We decorated them with sprinkles and mini-pinwheels (dollar store!) and sang happy birthday with his classmates. He did not want to wear his birthday hat.

happy birthday, buddy!

Dear Jackson,

Three years! You have three years now. I can't believe it. Especially when I look back and see just HOW LITTLE YOU WERE ONE YEAR AGO!

This past year has been a huge growth period for you. You became a big brother! How amazing is that? I know it's been a challenge having someone here who takes your toys, moves into your room, and takes your mama's time and attention. Just know that you are still my baby, and you always will be (just like Nonno still tells me I'm still HIS baby).

You've also learned how to negotiate, talk back a little, and sometimes cry a lot. When you cry a lot, it reminds me that in the grand scheme of things, you are still a little new to this world. I think because Cade is a real baby we expect you to be all-of-a-sudden all grown up.

We've moved to a new house where you have your own little room and a backyard to play in. You miss the old house, I think, because whenever we drive over by there, you say, "We go to the red house, Mama?" (red meaning brick).

Your vocabulary is growing overnight - I think because of the books we read you every night. My favorite word you say right now - Massachusetts. Might be the cutest thing you've ever said. I also like it when I ask you if you cried when we cut your hair (with the clippers) and you say, " a litt-le bit."

Happy Birthday Jackson. You make me so incredibly happy. I love you forever.

Love,
Mama

Jackson's 3rd Birthday!

(the invite)





















Jackson's birthday party was fantastic. Kids had fun on the bouncy, adults had fun with the lasagna and drinks. Lots of friends and family made it to celebrate with us. Mimi and Nonno were fantastically helpful, and Bebe, Auntie Nikki and Sammy drove all the way from Massachusetts. Blue balloons reached for the sky from the dogwood tree. The lions on the gate greeted guests with party hats. Blue birds sung from the tops of the cupcakes, half of which were blue on the inside too. As you can see from the group and family portraits, almost everyone wore blue (neat-o).

pArtY!

Saturday we celebrated Jackson's 3rd birthday here at the new house.

A perfect day with family and friends!

More pictures coming soon, promise.

cupcakes

Jackson's birthday (3rd, *gasp*, how did that happen?) is coming up. He's requested blue cupcakes. This is a pretty cute one.