party time

Jackson was very excited about his birthday 'party.'  We had it in Wilson which may as well be Disney World in Jackson's eyes.  We all met for dinner at his favorite spot, Dick's Hotdog Stand and then had cake, ice-cream and balloons (J's request) at my parents house.  He loved every single minute of it.

I love french fries dipped in massive amounts of ketchup!!

Maybe it's a huge piece of candy! (sorry to disappoint just a soccer ball the only thing you repeatedly asked for)

A new big boy bike! Thanks grand-mama and grand-daddy!

A Dinosaur Train cake! I did not make this but I did call The Sweet Spot and told them Jackson loved the show Dinosaur Train and could they come up with something in one day that didn't cost that much?!  Pretty freaking awesome.

Leftover cake at pre-school with my best buds, Vivi & Everett!

Best day ever, I finally get to play at my brother's school and eat cake with him!

Birthday boy!

I can remember the birth of Jackson Arthur Farris like it was yesterday.  I will spare you the details but since that day he has filled my life with complete joy.  Just today he brought home a certificate from his last day of pre-school.  He was awarded 'most considerate.'  I cannot think of anything more appropriate for this sweet, funny, thoughtful son and big brother.  Whenever someone is upset or crying (mainly his bro) he always ask 'what can make him happy?'  He then makes some 'funny faces' tells some 'jokes' or makes 'poot' noises- that usually always works.  He enjoys life and himself.  I enjoy life more with him in it.  Happy 3rd Birthday to my big boy!

Superrrr Jackson!!!

dirty ALWAYS

Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it.

strawberries!

We headed out to Waller Farms yesterday for some strawberry picking.  Nash picked and ate his fair share while Jackson was more interested in going to see the horses and cows.  We headed home with lots of strawberries and I need some good recipe ideas. So far I like to cut them up and put them on top of ice cream and drizzle it with Magic Shell.  Yep, Magic Shell.  If you haven't had any since you were a kid, go get some now.

Strawberry picking is serious business.

jokes

Jackson is slightly obsessed with baby Hannah.  He talks about her all the time.  It has become a pretty good bribing mechanism.  Baby Hannah will come over to our house after you get your haircut.  OK, let's go get my haircut!  Baby Hannah cannot be around big boys who say bad words (poopee, peepee,doodoo,etc)  OK, sorry to baby Hannah.  Last night after putting him to bed he yelled out.  'Hey mom before you go I got a joke for you!'  'OK, let's hear it.'

Knock Knock

Who's there?

A Baby Hannah.

A Baby Hannah Who?

Baby Hannah likes to eat milk from Aunt Sarah's boobies!

my loves

I love these two boys with every piece of my heart.  I love our 'Mother's Day' picture.  I love that the only way Jackson would take one with me is if he got to climb the tree and sit in it by himself.  I love that Nash refuses to smile, not just not smile but frown, all the time.  I love that my hair looks decent and is not in a pony tail for once.  I love how lucky I am in love!

Mother's Day!

But in all seriousness, this is so true.  Sometimes I want to go to the bathroom all by myself.  Who knew I was so selfish.  Who knew just how unselfish my mother was and still is!  Wow, many thanks to all the moms out there, this stuff is not easy.  You are every bit of amazing.  Happy Mother's Day!

Hannah!

I am heading out to California for the day, yep one whole day, to capture my niece Hannah (and her mom) and bring her back to North Carolina!  Jackson is very excited to see his 'baby girl cousin Hannah.'  He wants to show her all his soft toys and pat her gently because he loves baby Hannah.  He is also very concerned about how I am going to drive a plane and who is going to teach me because only babies sit in the back and I have to drive.  It all makes logical sense to an almost 3 year old!

Welcome to Cali Aunt Beks, where the milk flows like water.

UPDATE - I typed this before I actually left.  And I am not actually leaving because I got the stomach bug the night before my 7:45am flight.  I am currently recovering but learning you can't really be 'sick' if you are a mom but instead just deal with it.  Praying it is just food poisoning or something and no one else gets it.  Safe flying Hannah and Sarah, I am ready for some snuggles!