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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Christmas at Home

We had Christmas at home today, and it was a great day. We started by going to church, enjoying the praise and worship and message, and visiting with friends. After lunch and Jackson's nap, our Christmas celebration at home began. Here are some of the highlights, but there are more in the album.

Christmas at Home

Jackson had fun stacking his new blocks.

Jackson Stacking Blocks

Then he helped everyone else go through their stockings.

Jackson helping with Bailey's StockingJackson Unloading His StockingJackson Helping DadJackson Helping Mom

He eventually opened a Mr. Potato Head, and had lots of fun studying it and figuring out what to do...

Jackson Opening Mr. Potato HeadJackson wearing Mr. Potato Head's glassesJackson wearing Mr. Potato Head's glasses

His favorite gift was definitely the bubble machine! Although, we had no idea how quickly it would go through a bottle of bubbles. We already need a refill!

Jackson chasing bubblesJackson taking a closer look at the bubble machine

We spent the rest of the day playing with all of our new toys and hanging out at the park. Today contained bits and pieces of all the important things in our lives: God, family, friends, and fun! We couldn't have hoped for a better day!

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Blogger Heather said...

What wonderful pictures!! He can totally pull off the glasses look. The bubble machine pictures were priceless, I set one as my screen background, who needs wedding, when there's a Jackson???

December 21, 2009 2:50 AM  

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Sunday, March 01, 2009

Dedication

This weekend Ross and I, along with our family and friends, dedicated to raise Jackson according to God's will by living our lives as an example for him and teaching him about God's word and love. This was an important event for all of us, not because we weren't dedicated to doing this before, but because it is an opportunity to come together and publicly make this commitment to God and Jackson. It's also our way of letting everyone know that we are depending on everyone that's a part of Jackson's life to also set that example. We certainly can't raise this precious boy on our own!

Jackson & Pastor Randy

We had a great weekend. My cousin, Meg, flew in on Friday, and we had a fun, relaxing girls' day. Saturday we spent most of the day cooking and baking to prepare for the festivities on Sunday, and that evening we had all of our family and friends that were in from out of town over for dinner. Sunday morning everyone joined us at the church for the dedication and service. Jackson's godparents, Barbara and Heath, along with Ross' parents, my parents, and Meg joined us on stage for the dedication. Several of our close friends also came to show their support and make the commitment along side us.

Jackson's Dedication

Jackson was an angel this morning. While Pastor Randy was holding him and talking to everyone about what the dedication meant, Jackson laid his head on Randy's shoulder...it was definitely an "awwww" moment.

Jackson & Pastor Randy

Afterward, everyone came to our house for brunch. We're hoping someone else got more pictures there because we didn't really pull out our camera until everyone was gone. We did get some fun shots with my parents and Meg though, and we are so thankful to Chris for taking the pictures during the dedication. Here are a few of the pics. The rest are in the album.

Jackson, Nana, & Aunt MegJackson with Nana & PopJackson & Elizabeth

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Blogger Mom/Kathy said...

We are so thankful for your being ready and willing to raise Jackson in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. What a precious time. We too will partner with you to be praying for all you to do be in line with God's best for you and him. We love you, Kathy and Mike

March 2, 2009 9:48 AM  

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