Thursday, July 19, 2012

Jackson's 4th birthday!


Wow!  It's been a while.  I went on vacation for almost 2 months.  It was great.  I saw lots of family and friends, celebrated my brother-in-law's wedding, and ended the trip in Mexico with my husband.  Three days after we got back home was Jackson's 4th birthday.  I wanted to keep it pretty simple and not at home, since I knew the house was going to be a disaster from A) not being there for two months and B) unpacking from a two month trip.  So we went camping with friends.  It was at a state park about 20 minutes from  our house.  We didn't want to go too far away, in case a kiddo couldn't make it all night long, it would be easy to just go home.  I'm happy to say, though, that we all made it all night.  There were 6 toddlers, 3 babies, and 10 adults that actually camped over night, as well as a few families that just came for the party, then went home.  It was a great weekend.  The weather held out and the kids were great!

Campfire Cupcakes

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Complete with actual fire!
Bug catcher mason jars
Make your own trail mix station
"Camp Jackson" t shirts for all of the happy campers


Blowing out his candle

Catching bugs with our bug catchers

He loves his bug SO MUCH!
His buddies and their "Camp Jackson" tshirts
Fishing the next morning


We had such a fun time!  And in a little over a week this guy turns one.  
I can't believe it!  I'm in full on party planning mode for his big day.  Here's a little sneak peek at his party.....