Packages from Grandma & Uncle Christian!!!

I think he's really starting to catch on to what it means when Grandma says she's sending packages... he anticipated the arrival of "the mailman" (aka the brown UPS truck... as far as he's concerned, they all bring mail) for 2 days. Jackson was beyond ecstatic when the brown truck drove up... and I think his excitement made Brown's day because his smile seemed to be contagious.
I'm pretty sure Kate doesn't have a clue what's going on, except that there are new things to play with and new clothes to wear. But Jackson's crazy excited-ness is so extreme that she gets just as excited as they (Jackson) open the boxes and pull out the fun things!

These are two happy kids! Thank you, Grandma & Uncle Christian!! You made Jackson's whole year. I'm pretty sure we're not going to be able to match this at Christmastime... luckily he's not old enough to compare! ...now that Christian is 10 years old, he isn't as interested in some of his old toys, so he thought Jackson would enjoy them... boy, was he right!!! Totally random things, like a Mickey Mouse money bank and a baseball glove... Jackson is in heaven!!
Poor Kate... Jackson was just sure all of the cars were for him... don't worry, once they were out of the packages, he gladly shared.
Look... he can't even carry them all!
Ooh! Stickers... he just loves the stickers that Grandma sends.
Kate checking out some of the fun toys that Uncle Christian sent. Christian and Grandma cleaned out Christian's room.
Thanks for a little CHRISTMAS in NOVEMBER!!!

**The kids were so busy getting into everything and wanting us to open the packages that I put the camera down and didn't get pictures of them opening their clothes, shoes & other fun surprises. Even Baby Lucy got her very own box of clothes and blankies. Kate wanted me to take the soft blankies out for her to snuggle with... too cute!