The wedding countdown is on!!!!

The wedding countdown is on!!!  T-minus 14 days to go for Aunt Lauren and Uncle Robs wedding!!!!  And if you can't already tell we are so excited for their big day!!!  As the final preparations are under way, the Lossius family has our wedding day attire ready to go so of course I had to share the pictures of little Jackson in his ring bearer outfit!!  He was so excited to try it on in the store and told everyone he is the ring bearer!!!  He looked so cute and grown up in his white linen shirt and khaki linen pants it brought a small tear to my eye!!  Oh boy I guess I am going to have to get some serious waterproof mascara for the wedding for many reasons!!!  Anyway we couldn't be happier and are anxiously awaiting April 14th!!!  Enjoy the pictures of our little ring bearer!!!  And keep your fingers crossed the trip down the aisle for Jackson goes smoothly we have been practicing a lot and even showed Jackson Ryan and I's wedding video with Tyler as our ring bearer...WOW does that seem like forever ago!  Jackson thought that was pretty cool though so we will see!!!!  Hopefully he is as good as Tyler was!!

So handsome!!

Cutie Pie!!

Getting his dance moves perfected for the wedding!

So happy!!

Jackson is 4!!!!!

Jackson's birthday has been a week long celebration and what a fun week it has been!!!!  So for Jackson's actual birthday we decorated the house for him, had a donut breakfast cake for him and let him choose what he wanted to do for his special day!!!  So of course Ryan and I were thrilled when he chose to go to the beach!!  We packed up our beach stuff, brought a picnic lunch and spent the day at Reddington Beach!!  We had a blast building sand castles and watching Jackson play in the surf since the water was WAY too cold for Ryan and I!!  And I knew it was just as great of a day for Jackson when he said "Mom I had a great day today at the beach!!" Too cute for our big 4 year old!!!  Anyway Jackson finished up his day by requesting meatballs for dinner and having another cupcake birthday celebration!!!!  And a great big thank you to everyone who called, texted, facebooked, gave gifts and cards Jackson was so excited to hear from all of you!!!  Enjoy these sweet pictures of Jackson our "little" although he says Big 4 year old!!!

Dr. Suess Happy Birthday Banner!!

Reusing a few of the party decorations!!

Jackson's door all decorated!!

He was SO excited when he woke up he loved the streamers!!

Opening his presents!!

The ball game he wanted!

Next present!!

A nerf gun I secretly think Ryan wanted that more!!

Jackson's donut breakfast cake!! I know Uncle Rob is bummed he isn't here for this cake!

So excited!

Blowing out his candles!!

Ready to dig in!!

Jackson out in the surf!

Wipeout!!

Jackson in his great new raft he wanted we are ready for summer!!

Jackson and I having a snack!

So happy to be at the beach!!

Building sand castles!

Having fun!!

Another picture mom!!

Ok maybe one more!!

In the water again!!

Loving it!!!

Birthday Cupcake from GiGi's Cupcakes in Tampa!!!  Delicious Tampa friends you have to try them!!!! 

Getting all the icing he can!!

Happy Boy!!

Happy 4th Birthday Jackson!!!  We love you so much!!!! You bring so much joy to our lives!!!!!

Jackson's School Birthday!

Jackson celebrated his birthday at school Thursday with all his friends!!! We continued with the Dr. Suess theme which all the kids loved by having Dr. Suess plates and a Cat in the Hat cookie cake that looked delicious!!!!  Ryan and I were both able to go which made it very special for us and Jackson!!!  Jackson had a great birthday celebration at school and even got to pick a gift from the birthday box which made him very happy!!  We are so glad we were able to be a part of the celebration for our soon to be 4 year old!!!! And I think all the wedding talk of Aunt Lauren and Uncle Rob is rubbing off on Jackson because we learned from the teacher that Jackson is going to marry Brynna and that they are in love!! Oh boy do we have our hands full!!!  Here are some pictures from the party!!  Enjoy!!

Happy Birthday Jackson!!

Cat in the Hat Cake!!

Jackson's Class!

Let's eat the cake already!

Happy Boy!

Jackson waiting to dig into the cake!

Jackson and Daddy!

Jackson and I!!

Our family!

Happy Birthday Jackson!!!

Pantry Reorganization!

I told you my next reorganization project was my pantry and I did it!!  I love my new pantry as it is now all organized and looking fabulous!!!  Of course I had to consult with my organization guru and wonderful friend Layne to determine what I needed then I got to work organizing!!!  Ryan made fun of my new labels but I love them!!  And all Jackson's snacks are accessible to him!!  Could be good or bad but don't worry the candy and cookies are on higher shelves :-) Now lets hope these boys can keep it organized!!!!  Here are some before and after pictures!

Before the organization!

A cluttered mess!

Things thrown everywhere!

AHHHH Organized in Baskets and Containers and Labeled! So much better!!

More organization!!! It looks so much better!!

The containers I bought at Bed Bath & Beyond!!  Love them!

The Labels can be printed for free right off this website below...I used them to label Jackson's toys during that reorganization too!!! Love them!

http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/organization-basics/free-printable-storage-labels/?rb=Y#page=6

Thank you Layne once again for your help in getting my house more organized!!!!

Pump It Up Birthday with a Dr. Suess Theme!!!

Jackson had his 4th (I know I can't believe it either) birthday party this past Saturday (St. Patricks Day!!) at Pump It Up, which is an awesome bounce house place right near our house!!!  We had 24 of Jackson's little friends come to his party and I think its safe to say they all had a blast!!!!  They bounced non stop for 80 minutes in one bounce house room then they went into another room that was glow in the dark (that was a huge hit) and then they enjoyed some pizza and cupcakes!!!  It was such a great celebration for Jackson's 4th birthday and thank you to everyone who came from near and far to celebrate with us!!!!!  It was a fabulous day!!!!!!!!

Jackson's Birthday Invitation!!

Mimi, Jackson and Pop!! So cute!!

Jackson and Aunt Chele!! So sweet!

Jackson and Mommy!

Jackson and the Pepin Boys!!

Uncle Rob, Jackson and Aunt Lauren!!

Jackson about to slide down!

Having a blast!

Jackson ready to go into the glow room!!

Jackson and Gracie!!

The centerpieces!!

Dr. Suess Books as party favors!!

Jackson's Dr. Suess Cupcakes!!!

Jackson's Pennant!

Dr. Suess Blue and Red pretzel buttons!!

The table before the kids arrived!!

Jackson and his buddy Isaac!!

Jackson and Gracie!!!

The kids lining up!!

Eating pizza!!!

So crazy but so much fun!!!

Jackson and Otie!!!

The cupcakes with the candle!!!

Jackson and Gracie in the birthday chair!!

So cute!!

Our family picture!!

Jackson's eyeing the cupcakes!!

Happy Birthday to Jackson!!

Cutest little boy!!!!

Then he got into the icing!!

Cupcakes with Dr. Suess toppers turned out so cute!!

Opening his kite from his friend Lilly!

Adorable present from the Pepins!!  Too cute Layne!!

Excited to open his presents!!

Captain America!!! Thanks Pepins!!

Green Eggs and Ham game!!

Jackson in his Happy Birthday pajamas with Aunt Lauren!!

Aunt Lauren, Jackson and Mimi!!

Having fun!!

Jackson and Aunt Lauren!!

Jackson and Mommy!!!

Enjoying another cupcake!!!!

Happy 4th Birthday Jackson!!!  We hope you enjoyed your birthday party as much as we enjoyed watching you have so much fun with your friends!!!!  We love you Jackson!!!!!