Jackson's FOURTH Birthday

I have not had a chance to post anything about J's birthday but have SOOOO wanted to. I can't believe my baby, I mean my BIG BOY, turned FOUR this year. Let me say this, he will proudly tell you he is "FAW" when you ask him how old he is. I really don't care how southern it sounds, it is another word in his repertiore and for that, we sing praises.

This November was very different, because we lost three family members in just two weeks. It put a sadness in our family that most people can't imagine. My grandfather passed away on Nov. 20th just a few days before J's birthday on the 23rd. Then, Thanksgiving was the day after his birthday.

We decided not to do a party this year but to give J two large items as gifts. I just couldn't seem to get it together with everything going on. My plan was to do a lunchdate with two of his good pals on the day of his birthday, but we were out of town.

He celebrated first with the Hiltons in Charleston. He had dinner at Carrabba's, a cake, presents, and balloons at his grandparent's. Then, he celebrated in Bennettsville with the Hustons. He got to eat Mexican, had a cupcake and presents at his grandparent's house. On his actual birthday, J got to go to Chuck E. Cheese with his cousins. J adores them, especially John! He wants to do whatever John is doing and wants him around all of the time!! John is very patient with J and is really a great cousin to him.


My boy blew out these candles--an oral motor movement that he couldn't do for a long time!















My sweet, sweet Jackson--you are four years old now! What an amazing blessing you are to Mommy and Daddy! You have accomplished so much in four short years, and we can't wait to see what you will continue to achieve. We are so very proud of you, Little Guy!