Gonna Party Like It's Your Birthday

Jack turns 7 years old in a few days. This past weekend was his party with his friends from school. Jackson chose to have a 'karate party'. 

The party gives the kids a quick class in basic moves, listening skills, respect for others, and provides a fun introduction to martial arts. Plus, there is pizza and cake!

Yes, someone let the boy have control of a samurai sword.

 And yes, the boy used it!

The birthday party was a success! It was a busy afternoon -

Boards were broken. 

Gifts were opened.

And babies were tuckered out!

Fall Farm Fun

Jack visited the Cox Farm near Centreville,Va for some fun in the 'country'. 

Here he sits on a pretty cool wooden model of a Farmall tractor.

A really big slide.

Jack and Gray clowning around.

Grayson trying to mimic De Niro...

"You lookin' at me? Are you lookin' at ME?"

The kid's just too happy to pull it off

Jack channels Lady Gaga

 (Google the 2011 Grammy Awards if you are not current on pop culture!)

Another big 'ol slide.

Jack picked this costume to wear for Halloween last year.

 And then he didn't wear it.

 Before the costume was given away this year so another child could enjoy it,

 Jack decided to see if it fit.