Jackson's 11th Birthday

Summer has gotten away from me!  It's not almost the middle of August, and I haven't blogged all summer.  I can't forget this kid and his 11th birthday, and I try to get all caught up.  Jackson adds so much to our family.  I think he has a lot of me in him, which is excellent at times and at other times, makes his life a bit harder.  :)  But, he's one good kid, and we sure love him.

Here are some highlights from his day.  First and foremost, he chose to have strawberry shortcake.

   Here's his before:

 Opening gifts:

 And after:

This kid is ALL, BOY!  He loves:

Hunting

Fishing

Camping

Chopping Wood

Building fires

Scouts

Riding his motorbike/bike

Baseball/Pitching

Just started cross country and loves it

His Nintendo DS

Legos

Spending time with his brothers

We love how generous he is.  If he gets any money, he buys a little something for him but then makes sure everyone else gets something too.  He watches out for his little brothers, although sometimes this can cause problems, it's more helpful than not.  :)  He is a talker.  When I tuck him in for bed, he would talk to me for hours if I'd allow it.  I love that he tells me what's going on in his life because not all of the kids do that.  He's a good helper and loves helping in the kitchen and has become quite the little cook.  He can cook a mean scrambled egg.  Jackson, each year as we watch you grow, you surprise us with all you do.  You're a great kid.  We can't wait to see what you do next.  We love you to the moon and back!