Wordless Wednesday: Water Balloon Fight

 

He Wants To Be Just Like His Daddy

Jackson and I spent a fun morning at the library. His favorite part today included the computers, the tractor DVD we checked out, and seeing the forklifts working.
Jackson is a mommy's boy all day long, ok he really has no choice during the day!:) As soon as Brian comes home from work I am pretty much history. Tonight Brian told Jackson he had to go mow the lawn and Jackson almost had a meltdown until it dawned on him. He would just go help Daddy. He told Brian to go put on his green shirt, went and got his green shirt, and then found his lawnmower. It was quite the scene!

I thought Jackson would be scared of the noise from the lawnmower but he stayed out there the whole time mowing with Daddy.

At one point they both were wiping the sweat of their faces with their shirts. I wished I would have captured that one! Jackson came in from mowing said he needed a Popsicle and to watch his tractor DVD! It made me smile the whole time I was watching the two of them outside. :)

And a couple weeks ago when Brian was cleaning the pool, Jackson came running into the house frantically searching for broom. I had no idea why he wanted it until I looked out the window!

Do you still think Jackson will want to do these chores when he is 16?

The Simple Things

I went to women's Bible study last night and Jackson was way too happy to see me leave. I thought we were having fun together?!? I never know what might go on while I am gone, but I do know Jackson always has a blast hanging out just with Daddy!

Brian took some pictures to document their time together. I bet he did this just for me:)
They spent the entire night outside.

Jackson loves to run around the block and go through any sprinklers he might find along the way.

He has recently started going swimming underwater. We noticed he opens his eyes and then he can get the toys he throws down to the bottom.
Jackson earned a lot of new toys for the pool and beach by telling us he had to go potty and no accidents!

Daddy wore Jackson out and he slept in until 8 o'clock for me! I will take that any day!

After we went to story time at the library today we had to run to Wal-Mart for a few things and the only thing Jackson knows about this store is the train inside. I love that he will sit perfectly still and quiet in the cart to "ride" the train before we leave. I wonder what he would think about it if I actually put money in to make it go!

I love that Jackson's finds pleasure and joy in the simple things of life. I hope that lasts through out his whole life!

Daddy's Little Girl

I remember a essay I wrote about my dad back in 6th grade it was entitled My Dad, My Hero. I am not sure the exact words I wrote then, but I do know the title still rings true today.

Here are a few reasons my Dad is my Hero:

*He has a great work ethic that has provided for our family and others
*He never says no to someone that needs help
*His actions speak louder than his words
*He is easy going and never judges
*He loves life and laughs often
*He has saved my life by teaching me about the love and salvation of Jesus
*He forgives and asks for forgiveness
*He always tells me he loves me
*He only builds me up, never tears me down
*He made it to every important event in my life
*He is not afraid to get dirty, HA!
*He prayed with and for me and our family every day
*He never worries about tomorrow
*He loves the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind!

Dad,
Thank you for being every thing I needed you to be to me as I was growing up. I treasure most the nights you sat by or on my bed at the end of the day. You would talk with me and then pray for me. Thank you for helping raise me to be who I am today, but at heart I am still your little girl.

I love you, Dad! Happy Father's Day!