Jackson's 4th Birthday
Hi ladies! I'm here with a few pictures from Jackson's 4th birthday. We took him to lunch at a place called IT'Z on his actual birthday, which was Wednesday the 17th. We had such a great time and I ended up being very thankful that we made a big deal out of the day.
Jackson had a gymnastics party with his friends last Sunday evening at a local gym. It was great fun but I only know that because Curtis videotaped the whole thing. Unfortunately, I came down with a stomach virus the night before and wasn't able to be there. Doesn't that stink? I was so sad! My mom and several of my friends texted me throughout the party, giving me updates about what was going on. That helped. Other than missing the party and having one awful hour of being pretty sick, it wasn't so bad having to spend a whole day in the bed. But I've woken up everything morning this week thanking God that no one in my family got sick in the night. Praise Him!
Here's my boy waking up as a four-year-old. He likes to sleep on the floor sometimes.
Presents and donuts!
This was from his buddy Jayk, but he hadn't seen it set up until that morning.
We almost had the whole place to ourselves.
Jackson got some toy handcuffs and a police whistle, badge, etc. with his tickets from all the games. This is what happened on the way home. Despite his smile, he wasn't very amused!
This was one really neat part of the birthday party. I would have more pictures except most of them turned out blurry. The kids were constantly on the move!
Poor things. They were so thirsty!
This was Jackson's T-rex cake. It was almond flavored. So yummy!
Jackson was inspecting his happy birthday medal.
Have a great weekend, Siestas. And may the stomach bug be far from you and yours!
Love,
Amanda
posted by Amanda @ 2:19 PM
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69 Comments:
just had to brag on the Lord. We got to pick up our baby boy a couple of days ago!!!
Amanda I met you at the Siesta Scripture Memory Celebration and briefly mentioned our recent adoption had fallen through....but praise the Lord, He had a plan!
Psalm 119:3 was one of my scripture memory verses from 2009!
"He settles the barren woman in her home as the happy mother of children. Praise the Lord."
Good bye stomach bug---I second that!
We had it here visiting my 5 year old a little to long. What a happy birthday boy!
Wendy
Mommy to 7. 9 and under.
LOVE the party pix! SO FUN! As much as we moms hate to miss our children's b-day parties, they really only remember the good stuff! I was sick on my son's 13th b-day...the whole family went to a really cool restaurant and I was home with a bowl by my bed. He is almost 17 now and as we were planning what restaurant for the whole family to go to for a celebration, I mentioned my not being there for his 13th and guess what...yep, he didn't even remember my not being there! You made the right call and yay that no one else got sick...you're a good mommy!
Well, it looks like everyone had a fabulous time!!!! That crazy bug is alive everywhere...i'm so thankful every day that we dodge it bc it seems like everyone has had it.
Have a great weekend!!!
Hugs,
Fran
I live out of state now, but used to live in Katy - I totally recognized the gymnastics place you had the birthday party at - my 8-year old had one of his birthday parties there and used to take classes there - sniff, sniff, I remember when he turned 4 - enjoy it! What a lovely family you have!
Looks like a wonderful day...
That T-Rex cake is cool!!!
What fun pictures!
I am glad that stomach bug is gone from your house!!
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Love,
Patty
Love it. So sorry you were so sick, but glad you are OK now! Thanks for sharing the pics. You have such a beautiful family. Be healthy and safe this weekend! :)
Happy 4th, Jackson! :)
that is just the cutest cake!! :)
Sweet Amanda,
Glad to hear you are feeling better. We had one that hit at the beginning of that same week! My hubby and I had just gotten back from vacation and my son woke up throwing up at 4:00 that Monday morning....so I can join your praise that no one else has fallen victim to the bug in our house! It looks like Jackson had such a great birthday...all the way around. I know as a mom myself how hard it would have been to miss the party... Thanks for the sweet, sweet pics of the kids! Have a splendid weekend!
In Him,
Andrea
Thank you for sharing, what fun! I love the family one of you guys, great shot! And Beth, the hair is slammin'-blond!
Siestas, if you have a minute, go visit Emily Doss's blog (see the first comment) and congratulate her on her beautiful new baby boy!
Amanda,
Thanks for continuing to share some of your special memories with us! I love you for that! And Happy Birthday to Jackson!
Glad you are up and at 'em again...stomach bugs stink!
Amanda,
My middle daughter, Caroline, slept on the floor for about six months when she was 3 or 4! We decided we didn't care, as long as she was sleeping.
Love,
Melody
ahhhh! amanda- my 20 month old daughter got the bug TWICE - i'm not even kidding... it was awful. it's a long story so i'll tell you one day in heaven :)
happy birthday jackson <3
Oh, so much JOY!
Thank you for sharing.
Praise HIM for Jackson!
Love,
Michele
It looked like yall had so much fun! Jackson is such a cutie, he's gonna be so handsome when he grows up!
When I saw the pic of Jackson in the handcuffs I cracked up cause I remembered when you wrote on your other blog that you and your mom had to wait for some people to walk past your house before you got him out of the car because of how disturbing it might look to see a child in handcuffs! Ha, I loved it! Yall are so much fun, have a great weekend!
KT
I missed my son's 9th birthday party because of the flu -- there are a few pictures, but not many since I am the picture taker in the family -- but my boy had fun andd that's all that mattered. of course this year he asked if I was going to come to his party and I declared "Why Yes!"---then he decided to have a sleepover with four other boys and asked me to vacate the premisis with his brother and sister....now that's heartbreaking....
Precious - the LORD has blessed you with so much love!
Just 'found' your blog! The pictures are great! Thanks for sharing! I especially love the 'waking-up' picture!
Awwww.....Happy 4th Birthday Jackson!
Looks like a great time was had by all.
So sorry you had the stomach virus. : /
You have the most adorable children. I know
you're so proud.
Looks like it was so much fun! I hate you got the stomach bug... I got it too and it was no fun! But fortunately, neither my son or husband got it either! I love all of the pictures you post!
Congrats Emily Doss on the baby boy! Congratulations and greatest blessings on you! That's so exciting! I don't know you from Eve, but I can't imagine your joy and am ecstatic for you! That's just the most exciting thing. Congratulations mommy! Go right out and purchase "The Power of the Praying Parent" by Stormie Omartian. You'll love it! Kiss him for all his Siesta Aunties!
Precious pictures. Glad you're feeling better. :)
Oh my. I had the same flu bug last Sunday. I stayed in bed for 2 days. It is going around here like mad.
Enjoy those grand-babies, they are blessings from God.
What a special age, 4 years old. I really miss those years as I have young adults now. It sure looks like a lot of fun had by all. I pray that the flu bug is completely gone!
i love the cake, super cool. glad you are feeling better.
So glad the tummy bug is gone! It looks like your visit to ITZ was a hit, so consider his birthday a great one! The pictures are so fun to see-love the happiness on Jackson's face when he's waking up! Happy Birthday, Big Guy!
We're on our way to Co. Springs, hopefully in time for the birth of our newest grandbaby! Please keep our DIL and baby in your prayers for a safe and happy delivery.
Blessings,
Bobbie
The picture of Jackson in the lap of Curtis inside the game...it struck me as such a picture of us and God. He is sitting so proudly in his Papa's lap looking where they are going on the game but Papa is steering the way. He isn't trying to help steer - just to watch where they are going. Oh, if we could always not try to steer - just trust, watch and enjoy the ride!
Great pics - glad you are better!
What fun. Sorry about the sickness though. I think I had that same thing on Tuesday through Thursday but no vomiting which I am VERY GRATEFUL to God for. My 3 children are 3 years apart and the last two have birthdays 1 week apart so they always are on the same weekday. They are a tad bit older then yours. Enjoy because it is true that they grow up fast.
SO FUN!!!!!!!!
Ladies,
I don't mean to be picky, but could I request that you identify yourselves at the beginning of your Blog Post? I begin resding sometimes thinking that it's Beth, and then I finally realize its Amanda, or vice versa. It would help my easily confused mind :-)
thanks!
Jackson, congratulations on being 4 years old. You already look like a young man and if the stories your mom and Bibby tell are true, you have all the character a young man of 4 can have....I know a work in progress. You are simply adorable...even at 4!!
Happy Birthday!!
Oh Amanda, we all had that Valentine's Day weekend. It was really bad! I hope the rest of your crew doesn't get it. My little man is 4 and I have loved every day of 4. He is a vast brain of knowledge and is always asking why? Sometimes. . I just don't know why and I learn he is smarter than me! Enjoy 4, hope you feel better these days!
Wendy
So precious! He has the most wonderful smile!
Sorry about your tummy bug.
Love the cake!
Melana
Congratulations Emily! How wonderful!
Melana
Can I just say that Miss Annabeth is just about the image of her Bibby!
who is the cute little girl in pearls???????
Those were precious pictures. Thanks for sharing. My boy is 12 now and it seems like he should still be 4. It goes by fast so hold on tight. Have a blessed day and I hope everyone feels better!
What a fun birthday! I cracked up at the first picture, because my just-turned-4 year old son sleeps on the floor EVERY night. I just put pictures on my blog that I took every night for a week from his doorway--never in the same place or position twice! Four year old boys are a trip.
Awww.... Those are great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad that stomach bug didn't stick around long, bless your heart. (or is it "Bless your tummy"?)
Congrats again little man! Happy fourth.
Anna
Love it! Bibby is rocking all of her flats! Cute thing!
I have loved (lubbed as my daughter would say) seeing that precious boy grow up and loving his smile!
Happy Birthday, Mr. J! You are God's favorite, you know!
Thanks for sharing your pics... looks like amazing fun.
I am sorry you were not feeling good. Blessings to you and your family.
Lichelle
I just love the picture of Jackson trying to look over the steering wheel while driving...too cute!
What a fun place that is!
Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Michelle in VT
Gorgeous photos! Looks like a great party!
Hugs,
Adrienne
Love the picture of your mom and your daughter. That is the way I feel about my grandchildren. What a blessing they are. What a blessing for your children to have your mom and dad so close. Mine live 6 hours away.
Happy Birthday Jackson!!!
I am glad you let your mom share with us your day of celebration!
WOW 1+1+1+1 years old!
Thanks for sharing Amanda! Precious pictures! : )
I am so so sorry you had to miss his birthday party... know that broke your heart... stomach bugs are the worst : (
So sorry you missed the party and hope you are feeling better.
Looks like a great party....for anyone!
Amanda-
Thanks for showing us your party pics. Sorry a bug kept you for the fun...those just make me sick.ha-ha-ha-
My two eldest children had b'days this month as well. They are much older than Jackson...I miss those little parites at pizza and game places...well, sort of. they did ware me out.
Love the pictures! My family has had the "bug" thing as well. My b-day and anniversary was on 2/24/10 and my husband, 2 of 4 kids, and myself had this bug. On top of that my husband lost his job. It was difficult time at first, but I realize that despite all of this, my Saviour lives in me and I live for Him not for self! God is good ALL the time!
Thanks for sharing the birthday pictures! It looks like a lot of fun. I'm sorry you missed the actual party, but I'm glad your bug didn't last long and no one else got it!
Happy birthday, Jackson!
(I have a 4-year-old who likes to sleep on the floor sometimes too. I figure if it's not broken, don't fix it. If they're asleep, it's not broken. It's one of my cardinal rules of parenting!) LOL!
Jennifer - Texarkana, AR
Jackson has the most beautiful eyes ever! and your hair is pretty great too! I have as much hair as yours but not the strength or energy to straitghten :( Awesome pictures!
This is a silly, random comment. Beth - as I was getting ready for church this morning I thought of something you could add to the Esther study if you ever do a revision: "it's toug being a woman when putting on panty hose!!" I'm not sure there is a spiritual connection there, but that is what crossed my mind while getting ready today. :)
On a serious note: may God bless your morning together with His saints!
Thank you for sharing with us. My husband finally had to make a move to find a job. He moved to Oklahoma last sunday, while my daughter and I hold down the home front for a few more months in Ohio. Funny how visiting a blog online makes life feel normal in the midst of caos, and conected to family.
Ahhh....so sorry you were sick. I hate the stomach bug. Yuck! Can't believe Jackson is 4! Seems like you just had him yesterday. He's growing into a very handsome little man. :)
p.s. To Emily Doss~ Praise the Lord! Yay for your new baby boy!! :)
Happy Birthday Jackson!!! Four years old, very fun age! I watched a Breaking Free video yesterday where your Mom shares Curtis' blessing that he speaks over Jackson at bedtime. "I am proud to be your Dad and I believe you have what it takes to be a great man." I was so touched by that. What a gift he receives every day! God bless you all! In Jesus' Love Kathy Knoblock
Thank you so much for sharing Jackson's birthday with us! It has been so fun to watch him and his little sister grow up through your sharing on the blog. I have been on the blog since day one so I guess you could say I have been a part of three births. (Jackson, Annabeth, and the blog!)
So sorry you missed the party but glad you weren't sick long and no one else got sick!
Can't believe your little guy is four? Bet you can't either.
Sending much love!
So sweet! When my oldest turned four, I had his yellow smiley face cake (think the smiley faces from 1970) already made and sitting on the counter (my was I feeling smug about getting that cake done early!). Then, around 4am he woke up throwing up. Had to cancel the party and we didn't get around to celebrating - with a REAL party until six months later (we just turned his Jan bday into a July bday).
I remember being in the kitchen cleaning him up at 4am and looking over at that darn yellow smiley face cake sitting on the counter - mocking me it was, I tell you.
I'm glad you all survived Jackson's 4th. Four is such a blast - old enough to do so much; but still cute as little buttons. ENJOY!
Warm in Alaska.
Did I spy Shipley's donuts on the table on his bd morning? How hilarious. I had no idea they weren't just local to the Nashville area. And to this day, my three teenagers LOVE to wake up on their bd's with Shipley's awaiting! One particularly hectic year, I had to call ahead and make sure they were open at 5:30am, because, of course, only fresh ones will do :)
Wishing many confectioner's sugar coated smiles for years to come!
Love,
Kathy B
H'ville, TN
We went there for Maggie's 4th and almost had the place to ourselves too. Rode the train over and over and over and over and over and over and
Shipley's Donuts!!! That first picture just melted my heart! We had those growing up and I moved away and thank the Lord there is one Shipley's about 30 miles away that I try to get by sometimes! But I'm so glad you have had that yummy joy too!
happy birthday, jackson! i remember reading about him being born and praying for our own blessing at the time due that Oct. we now have two boys...anyway, i just had to write to say hope the bug is gone!
oddly (or sadly :)) enough, we were supposed to be in FL (2/25) but our oldest woke up with the stomach bug the morning we were to get on the plane. we waited, prayed and rescheduled. he hadn't been sick in over 12 hours when he got sick again! can you believe it? at the hotel..after our youngest took 3 hours to go to sleep (new place and all) for some reason God wanted us at home. all my husband and i could do was laugh. we're rescheduled for later in the month. that was our second round this winter, yuck!
hope you can enjoy the story. we're still laughing. even more since it's been cold there the last couple of days...hehe
Cool cake! Looks like Jackson had a great time.
Hope ya'll feel better the pictures were darling I miss mine being little .
Uh-oh, I hope the bug hasn't travelled all the way to Idaho. I'm feeling a little icky. I'm hoping I'm not getting a stomach bug. Right now, I'm just weak and have a little bit of a tummy ache. Not so bad that I think I'm going to be spending a lot of time in the bathroom, but if it's a bug it'll probably get that way. Although, I don't usually get real sick. Even when my family's miserable I'm pretty functional with the same bug. Not when it comes to stomach stuff, though. If my stomach bothers me, even a tiny bit, I am a big wimp! I missed my daughter, Angela's, 7th birthday. We have more pictures of that birthday than any other because I was at home with a stomach issue. I'm not sure it was even a bug. It was just real upset. (Like I said, I'm a wimp. I never even actually got sick! I was afraid I was going to though!) Anyway, my family wanted me to see as much of what happened as possible, so tons of pictures. I felt horrible. It was her last big birthday party with friends. We don't do that anymore. Too expensive!
Aww, laughing out loud! Too Cute!:) The handcuffs pic is too funny:) He looks like Curtis, wow! Annabeth is getting big. I love the pic of all ya'll together.
katiegfromtennessee
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