Happy 2nd Birthday Jackson!

We celebrated Jackson's 2nd birthday on Friday with grandparents and Great Grandparents. It was a lot of fun this year because Jackson knew he got cake and presents. What fun to watch him and think back to two years ago when he was just a little guy! We have been so blessed to have him in our life!


Grandma Hansen made Jackson a photo scrapbook from when he was born until now. It's pretty amazing to look at how much our little boy has changed!


Grandma found a golf club for Jackson ..... now we're golfing all the time at home!





We made sure to get a tractor on his cake (good old Zeeland Bakery cake) because he loves playing with tractors.






Jackson loved his birthday cake. As soon as we asked if he wanted cake, he told everyone to "come on" so we could eat it. We did allow him to blow out his candles twice:)

Early Birthday Party

We celebrated the June birthdays in my family on Saturday night. Cohen turned 3 on June 1, Dad turns 58 today! and Jackson has his 2nd birthday on Friday. It was a beautiful night (kind of warm ... but at least it wasn't raining!). Scott and Lori were honorary members of the family that night too. Jackson thinks Scott is the greatest and Scott claims that one of his best friends is 27 years younger than him.



Cohen just got a Gator for his birthday so he brought it along to the party. It was adorable watching them drive around in it!


Last year we found this pink Barbie Jeep for free (yes, Luke was thrilled with it at that price!) ... the battery doesn't work right now so Dad hooked it up to the tractor and took the boys around and around the yard.


Thank you Lori and Scott for the ANNOYING truck! Just remember paybacks .... (Lori and Scott are expecting their first in January..... any thoughts on annoying gifts to get them????)


My mom made Jackson a microfleece blanket and as soon as he unwrapped it, he laid down on the deck and said "nigh, nigh".... he loves his new blanket! Could it be because Grandma made a tag for him to play with?!

The birthday boys blowing out the candles on the cake. Jackson didn't understand the concept of blowing them out the first time but then when we did it a second time he blew them out before anyone else could. We ended up lighting them a 3rd time just to watch the boys.

Jackson's Obsession

Jackson LOVES his winter boots! Oftentimes I'll come to his room and find that he's gone into his closet and dug them out again. I guess it's a good thing that we live in Michigan and get lots of snow:) Anyways, on Sunday, I was getting ready and all of a sudden, this boy comes out of his room determined to wear his boots and a tank top to church! Thankfully we convinced him to get his shirt on and church shoes..... our little stinker!

Lots of fun...

It was fun watching the kids interact. I think Jackson is definitely ready for his "baby" to arrive in November - he needs a playmate.





Luke was so amazing with the kids!






Jackson thought it was quite fun having the girls with him at bathtime! I love his grin:)