An "International" Family

The Jackson family is an "international" family. Left to right are grandpa Art, mom Annette, baby Ashlyn, brothers Derek and Austin and sister JJ.

The children are all adopted from other countries: The oldest is Austin from Russia, 7 years old, who has been in the family for 5 years; brother Derek is also from Russia, 6 years old, in the family for 4 years. Then came JJ is a Maya Indian who came from Guatemala, 3-1/2 years old, in the family for 3 years; and the youngest is Ashlyn from Ethiopia, at 2 years old, she has been with the family for 1 year.

The family resides in a farm in Modesto and raises Flemish Giant. It is a remarkable family, unique and sweet.