Jackson's Belated Birthday Present

With the help from both of the grandparents Brian and I were able to buy Jackson a play set for the backyard. Jackson loves playing outside and going to the playground so I thought since I now have Ella too that it would be nice to just be able to go outside and not have to load them both into the car. After shopping around we decided on the one from Step 2. We have bought previous things from them and have loved them so I trust their products. We wanted one that we could take apart and move with because in the Army you move a lot. We actually got it a couple of weeks ago but it has been really cold and haven't had time to build it. My parents came into town this past weekend so they watched the kids and it allowed Brian to put it together. It didn't take him to long either. We kept it hidden from Jackson in the garage until it was ready to be moved outside. Well a day presented itself with good weather so my dad and Brian moved it out to the backyard and Jackson loves it. He wants to go out everyday and play on it and we have with exception to the day it snowed and it was really cold. He actually wants to go out now so I better stop typing and go play while Ella is sleeping! :)

Jackson and Grandpa

with the grandparents

Playing in the house part underneath

Jackson's Two

We decided to celebrate Jackson's 2nd birthday a few days early. Brian was still off on his paternity leave and Debbie, Brian's mom, was in town. So we picked a day and made it all about Jackson. First we went to his Gymboree play and learn class. Then we went to Panera and he got his favorite breakfast thing, a souffle. We then came home and laid him down for a nap. After his nap we went to the zoo and had lunch there. We got to see lots of fun animals and feed the giraffes. On our way home we swung by Coldstone Creamery and picked up Jackson's birthday cake. When we got home we ate cake and opened presents. He loved it. He will also be getting a swing set for outside that is from Brian and I, and both sets of grandparents, but it is not here yet. We ordered it online and can't wait to get it and play on it! After the fun of presents we had dinner at home and just played with his toys. It was a great day and hope Jackson realizes how special he is to us! I can't believe my first baby is 2!!! Ella will be that old before we know it too! On Jackson's actual birthday we did give him a present or two. Nothing big just a couple of little things. He also went to another Gymboree class where they sang to him and gave him a special birthday sticker. Brian had to work that day so we didn't too much but it was still a special day!