(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Michael Jackson's children are incredibly "happy" despite their father's death, it has been reported.

Michael's death two years ago left his three children, Prince, 14, Paris, 13, and Blanket, 9, fatherless. Despite the loss of their beloved father, the siblings are faring pretty well.

"They are pretty happy kids now," a source told People magazine.

Their summer vacation has been delightful. Prince, Paris and Blanket made a rare public appearance with their grandmother Katherine Jackson at a Children's Hospital Los Angeles charity event on Monday. They have also had the opportunity to enjoy themselves at a local amusement park with relatives earlier in August.

After a joyous summer, the children are planning to have an equally good fall. Paris and Prince are enthusiastic about beginning their new school year.

"Prince and Paris are going back to [private school] this year. They love the social aspect of it," said the source.

As for what they want to be when they grow up, Paris has a very specific idea. She wants to follow her family's entertainment roots.

"[Paris] really wants to be an actress," said the source. "She loved taking acting classes." (C) Cover Media