May 11th 2009 - Jack's 1st Birthday!

I woke up this morning and could hardly believe that my son had turned 1 year old! It was May 11th and it had been one year already since I gave birth to our beautiful little boy, Jack Andrew Christensen. At 7:11 a.m., Jack came into this world at Fairview Southdale Hospital, 2 1/2 weeks early! I was only in labor for 3 hours before he was born. I was so lucky! I remember having so many great feelings that day; excited, overjoyed, blessed & scared to be responsible for such an amazing miniature human being. Over the past year, Jack has brought so much joy to Ben and I and we are so thankful that God gave us an opportunity to raise such a sweet little man. Although he isn't walking yet, he is scaling the furniture quite quickly, eating like a tank and loves to play with all his toys! Happy Birthday buddy! We love you so much lil Jack!

Jack playing in the yard!

Jack's 1st Birthday Party

On Saturday May 9th, we had Jack's 1st Birthday Party! Jack's actual birthday is on May 11, but we wanted to celebrate on the weekend so everyone could come. Almost all of our family came over to celebrate with us. We served yummy beef/chicken tacos with all the fixings. Plus guacamole & chips. That was gone almost instantly! I got a special Jungle ice cream cake for the party from DQ and also made Jack his own personal cake. Jack got tons of awesome presents; clothes, toys, books, etc. Thanks so much everyone! I think the best part of the party was Jack getting all messy with his chocolate birthday cake! All in all, I think Jack enjoyed himself.

First bite of birthday cake!

DQ Ice Cream Jungle Cake

Let's open some presents!

My new ATV, from Momma and Daddy!