Disney Magic

This past weekend we went up to the Orlando area to visit our good friends the Snyder's, who are there on vacation. It was also sort of an extension of Jackson's birthday. We think he is now at the perfect age to enjoy Disney and wanted to take him before Emily's arrival. We all had the best time! Not only was it wonderful to catch up with some great friends and watch the kids play together but to see the joy on Jackson's face at the Magic Kingdom was priceless. It was a day we will never forget!

Jack and Camden watching Toy Story

 

 

The boys got their faces painted at the resort

On the way to Magic Kingdom

 

Carousel ride in Fantasyland

 

Jackson loves meeting Jessie and Woody

 

A classic Disney souvenir

The three cuties posing with Dumbo

 

One of Jackson and daddy's favorite rides

 

The three Mousketeers

 

 

Celebrating Jack's birthday with Mickey pancakes

 

 

Buddies!

 

Opening his present from the Snyders

 

Best buddies!

 

 



Our little fish

Jackson's 3rd Birthday weekend

As always, Jackson's birthday was bittersweet. Our "baby" is growing up incredibly too fast! Toby and I both agree that between the ages of 2 and 3 are about as good as it gets. Our little boy is so incredibly sweet, witty, and handsome. He keeps us laughing every day. His language skills have sky rocketed, saying just about anything imaginable. He is just now into watching movies which makes his daddy very happy. He loves to swim and is a little fish these days. He is mastering swimming and jumping in the pool without his swimmie. He also enjoys the beach and digging in the sand. Anytime we are out on the road, he will spot an ambulance, fire truck, or police car from a mile away and gets excited every single time. I love to hear him sing either songs from the radio or ones from his favorite Disney shows. I cherish the times when he wants me to carry him down the stairs when he wakes up in the morning or his big hugs on the couch. I know these things wont last forever so I'm trying to soak it all in while it lasts.

His birthday weekend was spent with both sets of grandparents. We spent Saturday cooking out, playing cornhole, and watching the Gators. On Sunday we rented a boat and cruised around the back waters looking at all of the big houses before anchoring up at Keywadin Island for a bit. Monday, Jackson's birthday, we had a Mickey Mouse party. It was just a small family party but still very fun and memorable. Jackson had a huge smile on his face the entire day. My goal was to make his day as special as possible. I'm pretty sure we succeeded! Below are many pictures to recap the wonderful weekend that we had.

Playing on the iPad with grandma

Eating game day snacks with Papa

 

Little Gator fan

Playing cornhole...

Relaxing on the boat

Driving the boat with Pa

The party set up...

 

 

 

Seeing the decorations for the first time...

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's party time...

 

 

 

Feeding his new beta fish from Bobby and Pa. He named it Dorothy after a fish in one of his Elmo books.

 

 

 

 

Time for cake!

 

 

Group photo using the camera timer

 

 

Putting together his new pirate ship with daddy and Papa