Jackson got in some great playtime with his Aunty Joy & Uncle Scott who are visiting from the coast, before going to bed to rest up for a full Saturday of fun.
It began with a morning run for our coastal Aunty & Uncle, followed by some prune plum picking for Daddy and Uncle Scott. Gotta stock up on that seasonal fruit while it's ripe.
Then we packed up to head to Rattlesnake Canyon for fun with the cousins, Sophie and Fynn.
Go Carts was the first activity of choice for the big kids. And the spectators got quite a show with those dare devil drivers in the hot seat!
Then time to hit the mini golf course for the bunch of us. Sophie had an excellent round with at least one hole in one. Watch out! Future LPGA contender in the making. Aunty Joy got her games mixed up just a little bit. Silly Aunty Joy!
I am so glad that Jackson has a little cousin the same age. Scott had often told me about the great fun (aka trouble) he used to have with his cousin growing up. We hope these two little monkeys become good buddies.
Then it was home after an exhausting afternoon of so much fun and fresh air. Jackson was so pooped after playing with the cousins. And on that note; Uncle Scott had his first experience with 'poop'. Great job on your first diaper change! Especially with our extra squirmy wiggle monster. Not bad, Uncle Scott, you are more than welcome to get as much practice as you want on Jackson. Notice how he pulled Jackson's pants off while still leaving the shoes on... now that's talent!
Sunday was yet another packed day of activities.
Nothing starts the day better than a great breakfast. So it was pancakes and peaches for everyone. Jackson downed six whole silver dollar pancakes and his small jar of homemade peaches. Man my boy can pack it away!
Then after our goodbyes to our coastal family, we headed to Jackson's second birthday party in less than three weeks time. Yes, we have a little social butterfly on our hands. If it weren't for our great family organizer calender we would never be able to keep track of all his important dates and appointments. It was the fourth birthday of our 'fire family' friend, Kael. An ice skating party for this big hockey fan was the perfect activity for the kids and parents. I have been picking up some great tips while at these past two parties. Kael's loot bags were simple but sweet. A new sippy/sports bottle (all cleaned and party ready to use) and a homemade hockey stick cookie for each kid with their name on their cups. I love it! Because half the time you end up with candies or toys that's you don't ready need. And at the last party we received a kid sized T-shirt transfer with instructions in the Backyardigans theme. Very cool!
I better start cracking on party favour ideas for Jackson's birthday, as I only have three more months left to plan his big luau extravaganza. Can't believe that he will be one already...
Every day Jackson is losing more and more of his 'babyness'. I love the little boy he is becoming, but I miss his 'littleness' as time steals a bit of it each day.
2 comments:
Sounds fun! And oh boy do I hear you on the time stealing our babies. At least they're being replaced with super fun toddlers!
those are such fun pictures Joanne!!
jackson is going to look like a pancake soon!!!
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