More pictures

We had Jackson's birthday party with friends outside in our back yard last Friday. The boy is very territorial when it comes to his toys and playset. He was so afraid that someone might try to swing on his bucket swing (he can swing on the regular ones just fine) that he decided simply to stay there most of the party and call out greetings to his friends from there as they arrived.

Jonathan at Jackson's friend birthday party.

Jackson's birthday theme was bugs, bugs, bugs! Here he is at our family party blowing out the candles on his dirt and bug cake.

We went to go see the Easter Bunny at the zoo the morning of Jackson's birthday, April 15. As you can see, 1945 called and wanted its Easter Bunny suit back.

Jackson and Jonathan on a tractor in the farm area of the Birmingham Zoo. Jackson had no interest in the tractor until I placed Jonathan on it. Then he declared it his "favorite," sat there playing around for at least 10 minutes, and we had to pry him off of it so we could leave.

The Warren Family, Easter 2006

Sorry for the potty and speech talk but the update is that Jackson is no longer wearing diapers at all and stays dry at night, too! His speech is consistent and clear with little stuttering.

Jackson went to the dentist and had a good visit. We went to the zoo afterwards with friends. After lunch, we saw a few more exhibits and then headed to a new eating/play area. Part of the play area is a playground and the other part has rubber on the ground with fountains that spurt intermittently. Kids get out there in diapers, underwear, bathing suits, clothes, etc. running through the spurts. We opted to get wet after Jack finished running around on the playground. I took off Jackson's shirt, thinking he could get his shorts wet. Jackson seemed to think that would not be comfortable because when I turned around after putting away his shirt, he had shed his clothes - ALL of them. Two women sitting nearby could not stop laughing - more like twittering. Jackson was simply looking on at the other children in the water, ready to get in, totally oblivious to the fact that being completely unclothed in a public setting might be slightly inappropriate. Now, keep in mind that the place was full of kids from schools, kids with daycares, and stay-at-home moms out for the morning. It was hysterical and what was even more funny was that he was so completely at ease in his "birthday suit." After quickly slapping on a pull-up, Jackson ran out into the water and I followed with Jonathan.

The last few weeks have been pleasant and peaceful. Thank you to those of you still praying for us. We have been healthy and we are so grateful. Jamie and I are reminded daily that we are not in control and I am praying each day that the Holy Spirit would permeate my life and that I would yield control to the Lord. I am finding such peace and contentment in letting go.

Julie