Jackson turns 6!

For Jackson's 6th birthday, he requested a bowling party! We have a great little bowling alley in downtown Independence that was a perfect fit for he and seven of his closest friends. I promised him that once he started Kindergarten, he could have a "friend only" party. He loved celebrating with some of his favorite people.

L-R: (front) Trace, Caleb (Isabella's brother), Max, Isabella

(middle) Owen, Judah

(back) Noah, Jacob

 He also requested his bowling party be Lego-themed. He wanted strawberry cupcakes, blue frosting, and I made some Lego character and block gummies to put on top.

 Posing for a pic with Owen

 He was thrilled to have Grandma and Grandpa L. here for his birthday! Their first birthday celebration with Jackson!

Birthday boy in action

 Jackson had asked for an iPod for his birthday (and the answer to that was "No"). So we decided on a cheaper (and less heartbreaking if broken) option- an MP3 player. By the look on his face, I'm sure you can tell he was just as excited.

 And his big sister went out a month early and spent some of her hard-earned allowance money on a Nerf gun for Jackson. We love her sweet, giving heart.

He was walking around the house all morning like this. (and don't ask about the shirtless sleep attire- it's his new thing)