Uggg. Seriously...the birthdays being right in a row is getting to me this year! I cannot believe Jackson is nine! I was going to go way back with photos from his baby years...but they are not digital (yes, that was before I had a
digi camera)...and my scanner is being stinky. So, we'll go from 2003...
this photo was taken at his 3rd birthday
this is one of my favorite photos of Jackson...this wisteria bloomed in our back yard (the
Lago Vista house) every April...it was always so beautiful and it fascinated Jackson.
this is from his 4
th birthday...just
in case you have ever wondered...a
collapsible tunnel is a great gift! we still use this 5 years later!
this was around the time Robbie got into going on backpacking trips. Jackson wanted to look cool like Daddy! ....and, like Daddy...he also learned to ski!
big 5 year old. Jackson got really into climbing trees at five...so we have lots of these photos!
6 years old! I didn't get the greatest birthday photos that year...something about being in the hospital having a baby....
...and once again, he proves to be an awesome big brother!
At 6 years old, Jackson was also taking art lessons...and has an amazing talent...this is the charcoal piece he did to give to his great grandfather for Christmas. Love it!
7 years old...missing teeth...and still climbing trees all the time!
in April of '08, Jackson had the most important birthday ever! We rejoiced as he made the decision to give control of his life to Jesus and accept the sacrifice Christ made on the cross! It was an amazing time for our whole family, and it has been wonderful to see the Lord capture the heart and mind of my little boy!
his 7th year was all about getting rid of his inhibitions. Now, some of you did not know Jackson before this point in his life, so just trust me...YES, this is Jackson with fewer inhibitions!
Jackson is 8!! The year of fun hair!
He also joined the family tradition of the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning...we walked 3 miles together...he is signed up to go this year too.
...and again, we are in a tree...do you see a theme???
I've been blogging most of what happened this year...a year of going on mission, playing football, making friends, and being a flat out amazing kid! Happy birthday buddy...I cannot wait to see what your ninth year looks like
apparently the rocket has it out for the lizard on his wall! Jackson came up with this project and executed it completely on his own. Fantastic! He is really very creative. Now...who can guess what he used to make his rocket?
...coming home from the hospital. The pink blanket under her is still what she snuggles to go to sleep....sadly, not so pink now!
one year walker!
