Third Birthday⚓︎

Dear Jackson,

It's a strange thing for me to think that you're already three years old. I'll probably say this every year, but it just doesn't seem possible.

We took you apple picking for your bithday this year at Harbes in Riverhead. It was different this year because Sienna was with us, but you still had such a great time. You weren't sure at first about picking apples, but once you picked your first one, all you wanted to do was pick more. After we picked all the apples we needed, we took you on a tractor ride. You had so much fun that you wanted to go on it again. We probably would've if we didn't tell you that there was ice cream waiting for you. You devoured it and couldn't be happier as that just made the trip for you.

We had your birthday party with family and friends the next day in the backyard. It was a Mickey themed party and you really had such a great time with everyone. It's been quite a year with adding Sienna to the mix, but you've been such a great big brother through it all. Of course, it's wonderful to see you two playing together, even though she can't do much playing yet. I know when the day comes, you two will enjoy each other so much. I can't put into words how lucky I am to have kids as incredible as the both of you.

As always, I wish you only the best in this upcoming year. I love you always.

Happy birthday.

Always and forever,

Dad