Working with Dad and the MALL OF AMERICA!!

We were very excited when Dad and Uncle Ryan had a job RIGHT NEXT DOOR to our house. We surprised the guys and cleaned up the mess in the yard while they went to lunch. After lunch we helped clean up what we could and then Jackson had to WORK. He loves to hammer and measure!
This past weekend we went to the Mall of America. It was a quick trip since I just got back from Omaha NE but after the drive to Mpls we met up with Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie, Uncle, Hannah and Hunter. Jackson had ONE GOAL... to see the BIG DORA. Not only did he see the big Dora, he met a BIG SHARK, saw sponge bob and rode on a ton of rides.

Jenna was NOT soo thrilled with the shark. Eventually she did give him a high five but Barry is laughing because she totally dissed the shark. Would not look at him and turned away when he came close.
We treated Jackson to a visit at the Build a Bear Workshop. I have always wanted to go there and it was a lot of fun... Jackson picked out a puppy and named him BUSTER. After filling him with his stuffing, choosing a sound (he says.. I love you) and putting his heart in him, he was fluffing him in this picture.
Then it was time for some clothes. Jackson picked out a soccer outfit... actually I think it was dad that found it and Jackson loved it.
Jackson and his buddy BUSTER! Later Grandma and Grandpa surprised him with a super hero outfit for Buster.

Here we are in the Nick Jr amusement park. Jackson was able to go on a TON of rides by himself. Grandma went on lots of rides with him too but Jackson was just thrilled to go from one ride to the next. He handled the noise and stimulation like a champ. We laugh because we have never heard soo many threats from parents in our entire life while we were there... LOL... "If you don't listen there will be NO ice cream". "Stop it right now or we are going HOME.". We made it from about 12:30 to a little after 5. Jenna was NOT happy at that point and it was time to head home.

Jackson, Hunter and Hannah and their bears.
Jackson when we started walking into the Nick Jr. area.... it was PRICELESS... the look on his face.
Here you can see it better... he could not believe everything there was....
Attacking the shark.. can you tell he was pretty excited!
We had a great time. While we were there I got teary a few times... watching my son and how far he has come... how grown up he is. We agreed that we would have NEVER done this even a year ago. I look at my family and how blessed we are. Jenna is such a precious child. I can look into the future and see soo many great moments and I am thankful that I am able to be home to see them all! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for the trip to the Mall. Sunday we went and visted Papa and Nana and went to the thrift store. I got a TON of clothes for the kids and a belt for me... WHAT... I used to leave there with stuff for me and a few things for them. I guess that is what happens when you have kids and only so much $$$$$. oh well... not that I need any more clothes. Barry was my BIG helper at the thrift store. YEP.. he went with. He is battling a cold and was not up for golfing. We then went out to lunch with Papa and Nana (THANK YOU) and then drove home. Thanks to everyone for the fun weekend..

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