Thursday, June 4, 2009

Week 22

June 3

One of the bunnies that lives in our yard- it actually sat out in the open long enough for us to get a good look at it and take a picture.




June 2

A newly adjusted bike to accommodate all the growing that has happened since last summer.




June 1

Hanging out with Isaac and Charlie- so fun to have two friends over to play with.




May 31

Jackson's new dresser- mommy is thrilled because now all his clothes fit in dresser again.




May 30

Going to see Up in 3D- complete with popcorn, and the very cool (and large) 3D glasses.




May 29

Theo's birthday party! I think Jackson was as excited for the party as the birthday boy. The fact that it was at the new Shoreview Indoor Playground was a big factor in the excitement.




May 28

Jackson's very cool glasses that he made at school- he loves them and needs to wear them every time he goes outside right now. Thanks to his teachers for making this with him.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Week 21

May 27

We finally found stars for our ornament tree.




May 26

A late spring joy- helicopters!




May 25

Jackson enjoying a huge piece of his favorite summer fruit.




May 24

Enjoying our big deck.



May 23

A picture of one of the street signs in our neighborhood in honor of Jackson's new interest in directions.




May 22

A traditional Ford family picture, but not on the house steps for the first time. Thanks to Carol and Randy for planning a new photo spot.




May 21

Just hanging out in his messy room.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Week 20

May 20

Jackson's new favorite summertime treat- Popsicles!





May 19

Playing tee-ball at sports class. Jackson was so excited when tee-ball week came, and he made sure to bring his own bat and glove. I am sure this is just the first of many games to come.




May 18

Excited to be having dinner with aunt Joy and uncle Matt.




May 17

Jackson's favorite thing to eat at the mall- Auntie Anne's pretzels.




May 16

Jackson's first time with a wristband for Nickelodeon Universe. I think this was the best ride, he was all giggles and smiles throughout the entire ride.




May 15

More of the peanuts gang- Linus from the Shoreview Community Center. We had to go and try out the new indoor playground.



May 14

3 year-old preschool graduation

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Week 19

May 13

Our last day at the Moller's, we will miss seeing them on a regular basis, but look forward to our days at home.




May 12

Jackson working on his pre-writing skills with the letter building blocks. We were even able to spell out all of Jackson Ford.




May 11

One of the benefits of living when Charles Schulz did, and a perfect photo op for a boy who loves Snoopy and the peanuts gang.




May 10

One of the best souvenirs from our trip, Jackson enjoys studying them on a daily basis.




May 9

Raspberry Tarts for Anne of Green Gables night part 2. Everyone brought some taste from the time and pages of Anne.





May 8

All of Jackson's continent books from the library. A visual of his latest learning interest.




May 7

A fun day at Lake Judy Park, such a great smile this brought to his face.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Week 18

May 6

The turtle we spotted on the way home from the park.




May 5

The topic of the week at preschool- airplanes. How perfect for a boy who just has his first airplane ride. It was also the first craft Jackson couldn't wait to do at school.




May 4

Jackson's sign for one of his favorite places to go- the park.




May 3

I was so excited to find this copy of 'Anne' on the free cart at the library. This is the edition that I read when I read 'Anne' for the very first time. Little did I know at the time that this would become a lifelong enjoyment for me.




May 2

Driving the trucks, and with his seatbelt on, at the ECFE Vehicle Fair.




May 1

Cupcakes to celebrate Jackson's half birthday.




April 30

Jackson with his favorite part of the plane ride- snack time, with his very own lap table.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Week 17

April 29

Winterland Summerland Mini Golf-
complete with a snow and Christmas theme,
the last thing on Jackson's list.




April 28

Typhoon Lagoon waterpark-
the second on Jackson's list of things he wanted to do in Disney



April 27

The top thing on Jackson's list of things he wanted to do at Disney-
meet Lighting McQueen!




April 26

Magic Kingdom-
Jackson's favorite park-we thoroughly enjoyed being part of the magic and everything Disney is about.



April 25

Meeting up with Nate and Theo in Epcot.




April 24

Animal Kingdom-
it was sunny and 90 degrees, we had a great day and were grateful to wear shorts and be hot.




April 23

Jackson's first time on an airplane- on the way to Disney World!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Week 16

April 22

Jackson's seed from school that we brought home and had to plant before leaving on our trip.




April 21

My first strawberry rhubarb pie of the season- made with the rhubarb I froze last summer.




April 20

What we had for dinner in anticipation of our trip to Disney World.




April 19

Jackson all packed and ready to go to Disney World- only 4 days early.




April 18

An Anne of Green Gables party- a great classic movie and Raspberry Cordial!




April 17

A kid favorite- Dandelions!




April 16

Jackson looking cute in his new jammies.