Happy 1st Birthday Jackson!

One year ago we met our baby boy!

Jackson’s birth story: Jackson's Birth 7-13-11

One year later we have a sweet, happy boy!  You have grown a lot baby boy!

Jackson's First Year Slideshow!

Our ONE year old boy!

Ready for some fun!

Birthday Cake Time!

Jax eating his cupcake!

Friends & Family loving on Jax!

Opening Gifts!

Happy 1st Birthday to my sweet baby boy Jackson! I am so thankful to be your Mommy and my heart is overflowing! You are the greatest gift God has given to your Daddy and I. Your sweet smiles, belly laughs, silly faces, all your many noises, your baby waves, wet kisses, excitement when you see your Mommy and Daddy, and precious blue eyes are some of the things that bring me joy each day.  I am beyond blessed and amazed at God’s creation in you and am in awe of the wonderful year we experienced with you in our family!  Thank you Jesus for our little Jax!

God created you to do great things for His kingdom and I pray you follow Christ with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Luke 10:27). I love you baby boy! "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17

Credits:

Invitation, design of printables: http://www.littlebearsdesigns.com (our friend Ally)

Nautical monthly photo banner: http://www.etsy.com/shop/stampinfanatic

Happy Birthday burlap pennant banner: Melissa (I’ll be taking orders… kidding!)

Carrot cake muffin recipe: http://urbanposer.blogspot.com/2011/05/grain-free-carrot-cake-minis-whoney.html (I used this cream cheese frosting: http://www.redbookmag.com/recipefinder/honey-cream-cheese-frosting-rbk)

Chocolate Cake recipe: http://lifefoodjourney.blogspot.com/2012/01/amazing-chocolate-cake-with-chocolate.html (I left out the orange in the cake and ganache icing)

Party Franks (grain-free) recipe: http://realfoodforager.com/recipe-grain-free-party-franks/

Star Fruit Salad (with pineapple added; my Momma made this cute salad!) : http://witandwhistle.com/2011/07/05/cookie-cutter-fruit-salad/