The Stokes Family Blog: Golden Birthday = Treasured Family Time

These photos are in no particular order, they're meant to capture the fun and enjoyment we had as a family this past weekend celebrating Jackson's 5th and Golden Birthday! There are more photos come addressing that big event but I first wanted to post this and focus on our fun family time. It was great to have my sister and her family and my parents up for the weekend. I love being able to host everyone!

I have to thank my sister and her family for traveling to make Jackson's birthday all that it could be. He adores all of you!!! And a huge thank you to my Mom and Dad as well. I appreciate the help with the food and for all of the love you give Jackson and us.

His 5th birthday was made special by all of you!

Jackson trying out his tag along bike we got him for his b-day. Now we can do the long rides down the Mountain Bay Trail!

Jackson trying on Kaylee's shoes. I'm not sure which makes him look more ridiculous, the face he's making or the shoes. The shoes, no doubt.

My sister, mom and I pose for a rare photo of all of us together. This one will find its way into a frame for sure!

Jackson in the midst of opening his presents. It's funny how the simplest of gifts can bring out the brightest of smiles. These are cheese sticks from a package his school lunch lady put together for him since it was hi golden birthday. She is SUCH a great lady and we'll miss her so much next year :(

Jackson launching his new airplane from G&G off the deck.

Houston? We have a problem...

Kaylee to the rescue!

I have to 'thank' my lovely sister to sneaking this obnoxious gift into our garage sale loot on Saturday. I didn't realize it until after everything was paid for an we were walking to the car.

Jen - you seem to be a natural. Why didn't you take this home?

Note: Tay and I didn't tell Jen that the price sticker had somehow made it into her hair. That was a little bit of payback for bringing this 'thing' into my house.