Jackson's First Birthday!

The following was written last Wednesday:

The Francis family had a great visit and we were all really sad to see them leave.
Last Friday we went to the Wiggly Play Center in Frisco with Papa and Nana and the kids had a blast. Friday night we had a birthday dinner for Shelby. Luckily Jay and his parents were able to join us. Then we got ready for Jackson's party which was Saturday. Nana, Jenna and myself baked a healthy sugar free apple spice cake for Jackson, Lennon and Mia and Aunt Mandy sent us delicious lava cakes for everyone else at the party. The party Saturday was a ton of fun. Thanks to all of the grandparents, great grandparents and other friends and relatives who helped. Jackson is such a lucky little guy; not only did he get some wonderful toys but he has so many awesome people who love him so much! Then Sunday was Jackson's actual birthday. I still can't believe he's already 1! After church we went to my moms for a birthday lunch for Shelby's 29th with his grandparents, brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew. The kids are just precious and the 3 toddlers had a blast while the two older kiddos did their own thing. Shelby had to leave Sunday night to be at work Monday and Jenna and the kids were able to stay until Tuesday morning. We were so sad to say good buy but hopefully Jackson and I can go visit them sometime soon!
Today we went to the mall to get Jackson's 1 year pictures. My mom and Jeremy came with me to help solicit good smiles from Jax. . .thanks guys! And we also met up with Adrienne, Ellie and Peggy (A's mom). It was so nice to see them (I'm still ready for daily play group again). Luckily Jackson and Ellie are back on track after she saw the pictures of him and Skylar. It was so funny b/c as soon as he saw her he got so happy and then kept putting his head in her lap. He always wants to snuggle Adrienne and now that Ellie is getting bigger he's wanting to snuggle her as well. Adrienne has pictures on her blog (the link for Ellie's page is on the left) of Jackson and Ellie from today. These babies are just getting more and more fun by the day!