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Jason Turns 4 Years Old

March 19, 2012 By iJason.com

Today, Jason turned 4 years old!

Jason has grown up to become a happy, inquisitive, and active boy. He enjoys going to pre-school five days a week in the morning to see his friends, learn letters and numbers, and work on projects. Several of his friends have visited for play dates. Jason’s current favorite thing is Sonic the Hedgehog (the old Sega game, three different cartoon series, several books, and an action figure for 20 points of articulation). He also likes hide and seek. Jason has become more independent and likes to do many things by himself. His favorite foods are chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, and cumum (cucumber) and cheese.

A few pictures from his birthday so far are shown below. He had a few presents in the morning and then had cupcakes at his school. Next week, we will have a family party for both Jason and Robert. Some time in April/May, we will have a children’s party for all of Jason and Robert’s friends.

For a flashback, here is Jason’s first birthday, second birthday, and third birthday. (Click on the links.)

Jason’s Christmas Performance

December 22, 2011 By iJason.com

We’re finally starting to get in the mood for Christmas. We picked out and decorated our tree two weeks ago. We did some shopping and Jason had the chance to meet Santa Clause and tell him what he wanted for Christmas- a choo-choo train and a small toy for Robert. (He later refined this to a yellow choo-choo train with a yellow track and a small train for Robert.)

Last night Jason and Mike built and decorated a gingerbread train.

Today, Mike and Hristina went to the holiday celebration at Jason’s school. Each class performed a different song, then we went back to his classroom to make a gingerbread man. After that, Jason visited with Santa and received a present.

Here is a video of Jason’s performance. The song is “Snow Miser.”

Family Photos

December 4, 2011 By iJason.com

Here is a fun recent picture of Jason and his brother Robert.

We all recently had some family photos taken at Wavehill, a public garden and cultural center in the Bronx.

Here’s is a link to view the photo album.

Jason “Boo at the Zoo”

October 16, 2011 By iJason.com

Jason and family went to the Bronx Zoo for the “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween activities. Rather than saying he went to the zoo, Jason will always say he went to “Boo at the Zoo.”

Jason and Robert were both very excited to see the animals and many activities available. They seemed to like the monkey, snakes, turtles, and bears the most. Jason made his own Halloween mask, everyone rode the merry-go-round, and Jason and Robert loved the magic show. They both got lollipops from a Verizon booth.

Click for larger pictures.

Jason’s First Rollercoaster

September 19, 2011 By iJason.com

Jason had a great time this weekend at the local church carnival. We went on Saturday and met with some neighbors and Jason tried out many of the rides. We went back on Sunday with some other friends and Jason grew more adventurous, riding the Ferris Wheel and the Rollercoaster!

Here are a few pictures from Sunday.

Back to School

September 6, 2011 By iJason.com

Today, Jason returned to pre-school. He had first gone to school in January and attended for a few months.

This time around Jason was immediately happy and excited. Mom and Dad dropped him off and he started playing with a boy named Matthew. We said goodbye and that was it.

At pick up, Jason told us he rode a bicycle very fast. The teacher read a book about the moon. He also said they had a book like our book Corduroy. He was not sure what he ate for a snack.

Jason will go to school 2.5 hours in the morning, Monday to Friday.

Here is a recent picture of Jason and Jason next to his locker.

Jason in Bulgaria 2011

August 15, 2011 By iJason.com

Jason and family recently traveled to Bulgaria for a fun filled summer vacation. We left on July 23, 2011 and stayed nearly three weeks until August 12, 2011.

This was Jason’s second trip to Bulgaria. His first was in July 2009.

Jason was very happy to be able to see his aunts, uncles, cousins, and great grandmother in Bulgaria. He had a wonderful time in Belitsa, enjoyed playing in the sand or in the pool. He brought back a nice collection of “mighty machines” and soda trucks.

Jason’s Day Out with Thomas

May 29, 2011 By iJason.com

Last weekend Jason and family went to the Day Out with Thomas in Essex, Connecticut. Jason has spent a lot time during the past two years playing with Thomas trains and watching Thomas videos, so the day was very special for him.

The day started with a ride on the Percy shuttle. Jason put on his special Thomas hat and badge.

The shuttle was an open train car. Along the way we saw many old trains on the side of the track.

“Who’s that puffing down the track?”

Seeing “real Thomas” seemed to take to Jason by surprise.

After the train ride, Jason, Robert, and Mia had fun with the play tables.

“I want really useful engines.”

The day ended with Jason taking his friend Mia for a drive.

New Jason Pictures

May 15, 2011 By iJason.com

Some recent pictures of Jason.

Jason Turns 3 Years Old

April 3, 2011 By iJason.com

On March 19, 2011, Jason turned 3 years old. We had a birthday party for him and also his brother on the same day. Many friends and family were able to attend and help celebrate.

His birthday cake featured Thomas the Train, which remains his long running favorite. In a few months we are going to the Day Out With Thomas, which we are sure he will enjoy.

At the age of three, Jason is an active and happy boy. He is quick to smile and laugh, likes to pretend and play. He enjoys doing “activities” like water color, drawing, “homework” from pre-school, stickers, and Shrinky Dinks. He also likes puzzles, trains, and cars. Outdoors, he likes his bicycle and the playground at his school. His favorite book is now Corduroy. Lately he likes watching Tom and Jerry.

Jason is a very good big brother to Robert. He shows much concern for his safety, often telling us to pick things up because Robert can eat them and get hurt.