Jackson FAQ List


What was unusual about Jacob's birth?

Since he was born March 29, 1999, all the storks were on Easter vacation. The Bunny brought him instead.


Is Jake as loud as Becky was?

No, thank goodness! When he's hungry, he just whimpers softly. It actually takes him a while to wake us up for a feeding, poor guy!


What was Becky's first word?

Her first word was "cat." Her first two-syllable word was "happy."


What was Becky's first phrase?

"Hello, Daddy." Her first sentence was, "I see diggers," referring to bulldozers working near our new house.


What was Becky for Halloween?

A flower, green with pink petals around her face.


How do you like your new house in Colorado Springs?

It's great! The view is even better than we were expecting, and we have triple the space we had before. Our neighbors are very friendly, and we're only a few minutes away from work, school, and shopping.


How high up is Colorado Springs?

About 6,000 feet, with Pike's Peak towering to 14,000 feet. Denver, schmenver!


How did you choose your wedding date?

The date was July 11, because we like to drink Slurpees from 7-11.

Our Wedding


How many episodes of Mission Impossible are there?

168 (that's one every hour for a whole week).

Hear the Mission Impossible theme!


When was your first baby born?

Rebecca was born on July 9, 1997. That's a neat birthday because it's a palindrome! (7-9-97)

Rebecca's web page


Are there any other interesting birthdays in your family?

Yes! Linda, Rosalind (Bernie's mom), and Alannah (Bernie's cousin) all have the same birthday (Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day). What's even neater is that they are all exactly 25 years apart in age. On the day that Rosalind turned 50, Linda turned 25, and Alannah was born! By the way, Alannah's dad, Aaron, just happens to have the same birthday as Rebecca (July 9). Pretty amazing!


Who are your children named after?

Their first names were chosen fresh, but their middle names honor family relatives. Rebecca's middle name "Araxia" was chosen in honor of Rebecca's great grandmother, Araxia Hovsepian. Jacob shares his middle name "Gibson" with Bernie and Bernie's father Bruce. The Jackson family tree goes back through the Gibson family to American colonial times.

Araxia at Linda & Bernie's wedding
Araxia Hovsepian
July 11, 1992

Which famous actor does Jeffrey Frenster most remind people of?

Dan Akroyd.


What do Linda Jackson and Chelsea Clinton have in common?

They both were "lucky" enough to live in the most sought-after room of a Stanford dormitory called "ZAP House." Linda got it as a senior by living at ZAP for two previous years, getting elected house manager, and washing a whole bunch of dishes. Chelsea got it as a sophomore, her first year at ZAP, by having the President of the United States for a Dad.


What dubious honor do the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Bucs share in the NFL record books?

No team that has lost to either of them has ever gone on to win a Super Bowl that season.


What are your favorite colors?

Green and purple.


Which former NFL coach resembles Bruce Jackson?

Joe Gibbs, who is now an NBC commentator.

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