Gaylord Trip 2010

Jackson is VERY serious about Christmas! He is in awe of everything this time of year. We started the tradition last year of going to the Gaylord as a family each year and staying the night and enjoying our time together in this winter wonderland. We continued that tradition this year and had an amazing time once again.

Tommy and I could pull up a chair and sip on coffee while this little boy took in the sights from the balcony at night.

The ICE show was amazing again this year with good ole' Charlie Brown

Dinner on the Riverwalk

Giant gingerbread house

Daddy and Jackson by the train villages

I am so thankful for my family

Family Camping Trip

Ok..so for our first attempt at camping as a family...we didn't do too badly. We had a lot of fun together as a family and even though we ended up leaving the tent and going into my uncle's house to sleep eventually (Hey...it was freezing!)...we had a great time!

Harvest Fun

Jackson and I have been on an Arts and Crafts kick lately...

Making pumpkin cookies

Painting our pumpkin like a black cat

Making a sweet fall treat for his teachers

Jackson turns 4

Thank you to all of you that came to celebrate with us this year! We were surrounded by family and friends and are so thankful for each one of you!

Mario

Jackson loves playing Mario Cart on the old Nintendo with Daddy. This year, he found his man Mario in the costume aisle, so in preparation for Halloween, he has been wearing Mario every day! This boy would sleep in his mustache if I would let him!

Pig Day

Jackson has been learning the scripture about God making us special and unique.

He can quote his first scripture, "God made me."

Today was Pig Day. The kids got to play in the mud and do all kinds of fun activities dressed like pigs. We were worried Jackson would not like the mud, but the teacher said he was the first one to get in!

His piggy toes

Finger painting with mud


His pig nose and hat

Children's Dedication Sunday

Today at church it was Dedication Sunday. We prayed for all of the children and teachers and their upcoming year. Jackson walked into big church just like a little man :( I was so sad, yet so happy. We love you, son.