Celebrating Jackson a Little Early

Nana Mary and Papa Keith came to San Diego in April for Nana's Spring Break from school and we got to celebrate Jackson's birthday a little early! We had fun decorating and celebrating with all Lightning McQueen decorations!

Two candles for a very special two-year-old (almost...)

Jackson got a new car from Nana Mary and Papa Keith- it has a horn that honks and a radio that plays music! Mommy loves the flexible handle.

Close enough to two-years-old that I can throw a tantrum like one!

Saying thank you to Jesus for our food...

Me and Ella at Sea World

Samantha and I with all 4 kids (she's wearing one and Ella is peeking out from behind Noah) at California Adventure

California Adventure with Nana Mary, Papa Keith, Mickey, Jackson, Daddy & Mommy

Jackson would only wear his new Mickey ears if we put it on top of his ball-cap. He's very opinionated at two :)

Spring

Happy Spring! We have been busy taking in all of the sunshine and new friends in San Diego! In March, Jackson and I went to Disneyland for his first time. We had a blast and made many wonderful memories.

Jackson and I also had a wonderful chance (thanks to Bapa Lar!) to go back to Chicago for a very quick visit to see friends. We were so blessed!

Nana and Papa came in for Easter weekend and we celebrated all weekend long! Baskets, eggs and candy, and of course my favorite memory of the weekend was when Jackson ran into church yelling (with his hands raised for emphasis): "He is risen! He is risen!" What a fun time! We were surprised by an earthquake at Easter dinner over at our friends house, but everything was fine in the end. We are so blessed.

I hope everyone is well!

With all our love,

Nicole, Matt & Jackson