And now, as promised, the pictures you've long been waiting for: Jackson's 1st birthday party.. YAY!!!!!
First Jackson's grandpa was hogging the balloons:

Then Jackson set a good example by sharing his book with his friend Hayden. They're big buds.


Here's Jackson reluctantly pulling out his English/Spanish Elmo:


He also got some tools:

And a little teapot.

Then finally it was time for cake, after a year of waiting.

"Can I really eat it?"

"OK then, let's go!"


He kept eating and eating...


"Whoah, that's too much!"

Finally he was done:

And so was the day. It was an awesome weekend. I can't believe he's a year old. I think he knows it too, he has a certain year-old swagger in his walk now. It's gone by awful fast, and I hear it only goes faster from here. But every second with him is awesome, and I want to enjoy it while it lasts.
Here is a picture of the dog feeling totally neglected:

I mean, do you even still call "the dog" by "its" name. Send Bella to China. If she can recover from the jetlag, we'll give her some attention.
And I'm expecting impressive results from that Spanish Elmo. I'm hoping for some espanol numbers within the next 2 years.
Posted by: Dale at August 20, 2004 11:21 AMHe really is precious... you are SO blessed....
but I know you know it...
Posted by: Vickie at August 17, 2004 12:19 PMaww really cute kid, and I don't say that about many kids.
Posted by: James at August 17, 2004 11:05 AM