The Sunshine of My life

Well - Jackson's Birthday weekend was absolutely amazing!

Brooks took Friday off work so we had a whole day as a family. We had a lovely lunch in a restuarant (Jackson first proper meal out), and then we headed home to his mountain of presents!
Later, Granny and Gramps had invited us over for a Birthday lunch. It was lovely and Jackson had yet another mountain of presents to get through! Amongts other things he got this fantastic red trike and we couldn't wait to try it out.
Jackson also got a car, (for him to drive - can't wait to use that too!), swimming lessons with Aquavie, swimming stuff to go with the lessons, clothes, clothes and clothes, books, a bubble machine and toys.

On Saturday we took the Trike for a spin around the block and then we had a nice and relaxing day out. We did some shopping and strolled around in the gorgeous sunshine! Lovely!

On the Sunday we had booked a room at Pizza Express at 12.30. I didn't really know what to expect as Brooks had arranged it all - but it was fantastic! It was such a beautiful space, on the second floor with doors leading out to a patio, and we had the best weather ever!
So many people turned out, I couldn't believe it... There were about 45 people there and some of the people I hadn't seen in ages too. Jackson is one loved, little boy!
I was so touched I actually cried. Our friends are so generous and loving! Simply the best "borrowed" family one could ever wish for!

Jackson did really well, it was getting a bit much at the end, what with all the people and stuff, but he did ever so well.

When we got home we openened more presents and our friends were so generous! Jackson has so many more toys to play with now - he loves it!

I can't really believe that my little man is growing up so, so fast... A year old already.
All I know, that he is truly the best thing that has ever happened to me.

He the Sunshine of my Life.

Birthdays

Jackson and I went to a birthday party at Harry's house today and we had so much fun!

It's great that Jackson has so many little friends to play with - and it's lovely for me too- as the mums have become beloved friends.
We met when we were pregnant and then through birth and now their first birthdays!

Going through pregnancy and having a baby are such life changing events - and as such, these women (and babies) and very dear to me.

Harry's granny had given him a ball pit and the kids loved it!

Next on teh agenda is Jackson's birthday on Sunday - Can't wait!

Busy bee

These coming weeks are going to very busy!

This weekend we’re going to a fundraiser for B’s sketch show in North London on Saturday. The weather is meant to be lovely and we have some great stuff to sell so I’m sure it’ll be a success.

Then on Sunday we’re going to a Christening and then a birthday party for Jackson’s little friend Polly!

Jackson, in turns out, has a busier social diary than me!

As he was born in April, and subsequently all his little friends were born at the same time, we have tons of birthday parties to attend.

I can’t believe is that Jackson is going to be One in a week… That is a scary thought. All I know is how blessed my life has become since he came to the world. I wouldn’t change a thing and I love being his mummy.

We’re having a party at Pizza Express on the 18^th and at the moment it looks as if we’ll have 40 people attending – yikes!

I’m humbled that so many of our friends are coming and we’re lucky to have such wonderful and loving friends. Jackson is one lucky little boy indeed.

Then we’re off to Sweden for Jackson’s christening. I’m SO excited! I can’t wait to go and see the family. We’re celebrating Jackson on the Wednesday and the day after all the Brits arrive. We’re planning a fun filled diary; hopefully some go carting, party on Friday and then the actual Christening on Sunday.

My life is so fantastic right now – I can honestly say that I’m very happy!

(Also, have lost half a stone in baby weight - being busy is clearly the best diet in the world!)