tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83513663366846969712024-03-13T11:43:23.550-04:00ccbellaJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.comBlogger480125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-10725242196412032802012-07-24T19:52:00.001-04:002012-07-25T07:01:34.157-04:00the Cape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Cape Cod,</div>
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our Happy Place,</div>
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and we are so lucky to have family that open their homes to us,</div>
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this picture says a lot....</div>
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after hellos and hugs,</div>
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the kids waste no time exploring on the docks,</div>
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minnow traps, bait buckets, water shoes, and nets,</div>
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the kids are content.</div>
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they fight less,</div>
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bicker less,</div>
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and want less.</div>
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then it is off to the "secret spot"</div>
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a quick 5 minute boat ride to our own private beach.</div>
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where the kids swim and explore,</div>
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together time, </div>
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a time when we enjoy every minute with each other,</div>
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catching up with aunts, uncles, and cousins.</div>
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for 3 full days...</div>
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we relax,</div>
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we sit more,</div>
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we talk more,</div>
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we smile more...</div>
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for me...</div>
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I say "yes" to the kids more,</div>
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I worry less,</div>
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I fall asleep the minute my head hits the pillow,</div>
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I am calm, and the kids are calm.</div>
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we take long walks,</div>
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and count our blessings,</div>
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breathe a little deeper,</div>
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and take the time to find the perfect shell.</div>
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we go home with wonderful memories,</div>
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happy hearts,</div>
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and a few beach treasures.</div>
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Off to a rough start....my first summer juggling job and kids!</div>
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But we are having a great summer!!</div>
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And since it has been awhile since my last post....I forgot how to even download pictures...ugh</div>
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Our summer so far....</div>
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Summer camps for the kids,</div>
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Met our new baby cousin Violet!!</div>
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tennis lessons.</div>
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swimming at Gramma and Shener's pool,</div>
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the kids learn what skinny dipping is...and love it!</div>
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Caroline turned 8!</div>
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we think 8 is GREAT!!!</div>
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Sharing Birthday wishes with Daddy...Caroline was the best present...born on her Daddy's Birthday!!</div>
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Caroline's cake made by her Uncle Jeff,</div>
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and Rob's favorite Whopper Pie!</div>
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Off to the race track,</div>
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to see Grave Digger!!</div>
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And to watch Uncle Jamie WIN his first go-cart RACE!!</div>
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We were his pit crew for the day!!</div>
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Kayak trip to Goose Pond</div>
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found a new spot to have lunch</div>
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and how about a pool party with friends!</div>
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we have been loving the HEAT here in the NorthEast!!</div>
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Our nephew Tyler, Aunt Norma, and hubby went Skydiving!!!</div>
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firefly catching,</div>
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<br /></div>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-88448275975256558222012-04-21T20:44:00.001-04:002012-04-21T20:44:04.918-04:00Disney!!<p>just unpacked….and now re-living our trip through over 800 pictures!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mFX0Cb7XLZ8/T5NUGH5Uf4I/AAAAAAAAGSE/-fbqB5vSp6E/s1600-h/disneycastle%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="disneycastle" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="679" alt="disneycastle" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vdoyF314A8Q/T5NUG7YJPHI/AAAAAAAAGSM/d74MWCA8VMY/disneycastle_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p>the excitement from the kids was crazy fun!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bJUSkAqAF-k/T5NUHv_XmJI/AAAAAAAAGSU/lLefqKVj_PE/s1600-h/disney%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="disney" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="276" alt="disney" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-47IKsaDovn8/T5NUIPfeARI/AAAAAAAAGSc/JUT-eDGMXIE/disney_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Coop’s face was priceless as we drove into Disney…he couldn’t contain his excitement….he wanted to jump right out of his seat…  “feels just like my dream momma!!!!!”</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zRnHSdtkhbo/T5NUIvOTO3I/AAAAAAAAGSk/3dXP6dS7Oa4/s1600-h/disneycoop%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="disneycoop" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="disneycoop" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kSS_ZUDUfh8/T5NUJP9hDvI/AAAAAAAAGSs/qB9a2ci6vOY/disneycoop_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p>after checking into the Wilderness Lodge…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XssnomzKqdQ/T5NUJ3zxmyI/AAAAAAAAGS0/TI_sJUP59CE/s1600-h/wilderness%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="wilderness" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="wilderness" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-432Zv782kmc/T5NUKTd9I7I/AAAAAAAAGS8/backcHWBQs0/wilderness_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>we headed to the docks, where the boat was waiting to take us to Magic Kingdom!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1o5071gbZNk/T5NUK-MdhfI/AAAAAAAAGTE/D26-EAvdaW4/s1600-h/disney1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="disney1" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="disney1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--mjbYu5Cj9k/T5NULrUpl0I/AAAAAAAAGTM/cEoa8FstajM/disney1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bT6Nab9F4J8/T5NUMAV5ZVI/AAAAAAAAGTU/0WxrNmw9PrE/s1600-h/disneycool%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="disneycool" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="334" alt="disneycool" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zwIZH3Z5AbY/T5NUM1a6tqI/AAAAAAAAGTc/4vSyktlGqh0/disneycool_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>hugs!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aXFFTFVV6J0/T5NUNfxa6II/AAAAAAAAGTk/4QrK2V-iOLs/s1600-h/disneyhug%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="disneyhug" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="336" alt="disneyhug" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XjbNOwNSotU/T5NUP26vpwI/AAAAAAAAGTs/o0pqGfZl8jg/disneyhug_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p>early morning 2nd day…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wqGegMzKLa0/T5NUQtzz5sI/AAAAAAAAGT0/m4itRlVNQeo/s1600-h/disney2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="disney2" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="334" alt="disney2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3FNV_lNY93Y/T5NURH6wBeI/AAAAAAAAGT8/yWTdeDOCqb8/disney2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>the morning light was amazing!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pWwbpveyccA/T5NURm0LZZI/AAAAAAAAGUE/AvUEMyB9seQ/s1600-h/disneyboat%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="disneyboat" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="disneyboat" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ywrw4ZU3veo/T5NUSP647wI/AAAAAAAAGUM/V_tS-MI_4Gc/disneyboat_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a>  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fyXkhSoIa2o/T5NUSoTSqFI/AAAAAAAAGUU/yHH5O-1c2A4/s1600-h/disneycooper%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="disneycooper" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="334" alt="disneycooper" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kJR6hp9RFeg/T5NUS3bWAVI/AAAAAAAAGUc/yObcYsK3RBQ/disneycooper_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> just a few of my favorite moments….so many to choose from!!! Caroline was so excited to meet Minnie at “Mickey’s Breakfast”</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TCG4RmDLb3g/T5NUTtCjmNI/AAAAAAAAGUk/62t8_-S-UiM/s1600-h/disneyminnie%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="disneyminnie" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="334" alt="disneyminnie" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bnyYBL6vXp8/T5NUT2u66HI/AAAAAAAAGUs/ZLy-NxrfHZw/disneyminnie_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> this just makes my heart smile…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yJELRdNiiVU/T5NUUky_IKI/AAAAAAAAGU0/ko1Q7Ajd4Ys/s1600-h/disneyteacups%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="disneyteacups" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="334" alt="disneyteacups" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tplts-Ys4eQ/T5NUU81oKEI/AAAAAAAAGU8/sX9_zjTzngY/disneyteacups_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-47975626473142034792012-04-01T20:51:00.001-04:002012-04-01T20:51:53.777-04:00Playing catch up!<p>I think the last time I posted was Valentine’s Day…..     <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VGU2da6DmcM/T3j31Nux00I/AAAAAAAAGOU/teIngjvPPJ8/s1600-h/IMG_4270%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4270" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4270" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QEJvjvOwunw/T3j31kI4fII/AAAAAAAAGOc/mh0ZRSUxFV0/IMG_4270_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>life has been crazy!</p> <p>a good crazy, I have to keep reminding myself, a good crazy!</p> <p>Cooper is now reading…holy cow!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-w5FI5mt_HS4/T3j32uGannI/AAAAAAAAGOk/hsGkyyqJqDk/s1600-h/IMG_4276%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4276" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4276" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mE_LoodO73c/T3j33LlGpNI/AAAAAAAAGOs/4lq0-wtyknA/IMG_4276_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Basketball season is over and done……the kiddos did wonderful!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ySIeVQHGxR8/T3j33898JZI/AAAAAAAAGO0/PxM8fO_aRzQ/s1600-h/IMG_4278%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4278" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4278" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2iigtAWscZQ/T3j34dzNdOI/AAAAAAAAGO8/_TsX48ZCQ1w/IMG_4278_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>hubby ran the whole show!! Here is Caroline’s team giving flowers to their coaches……they had girls from the high school coaching them…they rocked!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2pnCQJqMOGc/T3j35U_1wEI/AAAAAAAAGPE/CQWdhuXtHiE/s1600-h/IMG_4282%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4282" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4282" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-od2gJj_JYPA/T3j354bJWYI/AAAAAAAAGPM/YIPijMZ7jHo/IMG_4282_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>we let the kids sleep in the same room….they loved it!!! the were so cute…whispering when the lights went out…and right to sleep when we told them!!! ….however, our early bird Caroline woke sleep head Coop up at 5am….not so cute.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oS8FXUReDt0/T3j37C2vatI/AAAAAAAAGPU/mPMsac-oU3E/s1600-h/IMG_4287%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4287" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4287" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iL6fc1GeMVk/T3j37wq-DQI/AAAAAAAAGPc/wJ0vwleVoao/IMG_4287_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>we had a visit from the leprechaun….with strict orders not to mess up the house (I really don’t get the whole messy trick thing) and not to go upstairs near the kiddos’ rooms. Yes, we will be paying for therapy for our kids…for fears of little people….elfs at Christmas time and now little leprechauns!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kIWaJw8r0xg/T3j38biozFI/AAAAAAAAGPk/VMCUsrtYuZo/s1600-h/IMG_4292%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4292" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4292" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RNQt7QwcQVc/T3j39Hj3sQI/AAAAAAAAGPs/ijzh9IMmkEc/IMG_4292_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ARdVlknR8_s/T3j39vS4rKI/AAAAAAAAGP0/JSGi_L0KUxQ/s1600-h/IMG_4295%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4295" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4295" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YThwR1Ndq4M/T3j3-eVo3QI/AAAAAAAAGP8/js_tQRxD-O0/IMG_4295_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>the kids leave out a pair of shoes for the leprechauns to fill with goodies….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8yWZIkHt0fw/T3j4AIHKj1I/AAAAAAAAGQE/F2fzoLjnwIk/s1600-h/IMG_4293%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4293" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4293" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ChIPjYUWD9w/T3j4Ag1aEwI/AAAAAAAAGQM/ixHxHyAyFjI/IMG_4293_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9KFj1Y1nBFQ/T3j4BfgmUHI/AAAAAAAAGQU/Sv7x7VPS5bc/s1600-h/IMG_4296%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4296" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4296" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ItVrIU6wNBE/T3j4B-7KLJI/AAAAAAAAGQc/8cxb2DIgqTo/IMG_4296_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>this year we tried a new tradition….an Easter Garden. I first read about it <a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/2012/03/a-family-christian-activity-for-easter-make-a-grace-garden-a-visual-parable/">here</a>.  And since I was in charge of Sunday school….we got busy making a couple gardens…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-016pqripPAU/T3j4Cjy_9BI/AAAAAAAAGQk/qwxlEYvZpt4/s1600-h/IMG_4298%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4298" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4298" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3qKcIJ1jh1s/T3j4DVeMe9I/AAAAAAAAGQs/YEznjrWpIvw/IMG_4298_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>a path of stones leading to a tomb with Jesus inside, guards watching over, candles representing the light to come, water to symbolize hope, and a cactus to represent the crown of thorns.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ruYGA5RX4Kk/T3j4ELVT5yI/AAAAAAAAGQ0/2m-igaWhkK0/s1600-h/IMG_4299%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4299" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4299" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R4_KQQQRZ6I/T3j4Ex3RGHI/AAAAAAAAGQ4/8s25bHjkJEw/IMG_4299_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-X14AebCVtCU/T3j4Fqq2AmI/AAAAAAAAGRA/0vN9GIc8g0c/s1600-h/IMG_4301%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4301" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4301" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9X7P9ZItWV4/T3j4GFECUPI/AAAAAAAAGRI/-2eeicOtur8/IMG_4301_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>   Our first Easter celebration was today, church for palm Sunday and Easter egg making in Sunday school for the kids…..family and friends from near and far arrived….</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VYDTku-WJGk/T3j4GzXSNlI/AAAAAAAAGRU/tQGbFTh0cdY/s1600-h/IMG_4312%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4312" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_4312" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E0yRZF1CyS8/T3j4HcgPwFI/AAAAAAAAGRc/BVn8XPg8H3s/IMG_4312_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>and now this table that was filled with family and friends, tulips, candles and good food….is now cleared off….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4VkbOJq7uVY/T3j4IBK06FI/AAAAAAAAGRk/sUtrtTiX3YU/s1600-h/IMG_4313%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4313" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_4313" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DbPrO9L60kY/T3j4IxVS1KI/AAAAAAAAGRs/-5cOAPXDlDE/IMG_4313_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>and now is “packing central”…piled high with bathing suits, towels, clothes, travel snacks, cameras…getting ready for our next adventure!!!! Counting down the days!!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jjXNLCbnzcw/T3j4JdbCXCI/AAAAAAAAGR0/kuccM4uj3hI/s1600-h/IMG_4303%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4303" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_4303" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Q0uCyo4uqD4/T3j4J69DsGI/AAAAAAAAGR8/3ZTRI9AdKtk/IMG_4303_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-53188270225232067222012-02-19T09:16:00.001-05:002012-02-19T09:16:20.447-05:00Bunny Day on the hill<p>our ski hill celebrated the opening of their Bunny Lift…..they had bunny events all day….the kids were super excited!!</p> <p>skiing bunnies, bunny hunt, bunny parades, bunny egg hunt, bring your favorite bunny, bunny crafts….and lots of prizes.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-k_E4zQbp8l4/T0EEFFAjkjI/AAAAAAAAGMc/jEwNrAW4F9Y/s1600-h/bunny%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="bunny" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="537" alt="bunny" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3ESJAdEoJXg/T0EEFuvs2HI/AAAAAAAAGMk/_CIU7CVb2bA/bunny_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BFDf7CV9Xzo/T0EEGfHWLOI/AAAAAAAAGMs/KthcY1ThXcw/s1600-h/bunnyhug%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="bunnyhug" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="537" alt="bunnyhug" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nVZ6J7dQzWk/T0EEG5573LI/AAAAAAAAGM0/ABDccLygzf4/bunnyhug_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>on the “letting go” front….yup, the kids are now riding the lift without us!!  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7HUYAzpzgXs/T0EEHaA_bTI/AAAAAAAAGM8/H77CZeRAQh0/s1600-h/bunnylift%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="bunnylift" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="579" alt="bunnylift" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aAHD3DsdEyM/T0EEH1fCkqI/AAAAAAAAGNE/UYL9nRNuYuA/bunnylift_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>the kids were so cute with their bunny ears!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-a4yO4_0lWSE/T0EEIlfIQlI/AAAAAAAAGNM/txHCnQsy--E/s1600-h/bunnies%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="bunnies" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="bunnies" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-syuQyFBEfQg/T0EEJCWiFYI/AAAAAAAAGNU/KqAQlrThXZ0/bunnies_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>on a scary note….we watched Cooper can thrown off of his skis after getting hit by another skier….he got hit so hard he flew into the air, feet over his head down the hill. I have never seen anyone get hit so hard….he was in complete shock when we picked him up…and hubby and I had knots in our stomachs for the rest of the day.</p> <p>good news…after getting checked out by the ski patrol, an ice pack, and lots of hugs and kisses….he got back on the hill!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xjqnf4h5RQk/T0EEJg7YhaI/AAAAAAAAGNc/-6eZxQagd6A/s1600-h/bunnycoop%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="bunnycoop" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="537" alt="bunnycoop" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EcwUD0_-ILA/T0EEKhMZPHI/AAAAAAAAGNk/kOQhw9aSkTk/bunnycoop_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>bunny obstacle course, bunny races….</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RJjSmBvEeTA/T0EELcA5rcI/AAAAAAAAGNs/G2LkAoGrcbo/s1600-h/bunnycourse%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="bunnycourse" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="bunnycourse" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--H9J_YyuBCU/T0EELzcs6CI/AAAAAAAAGN0/MTSd8bKOmv8/bunnycourse_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>the conditions were perfect!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OR1z7AQbiUE/T0EEMYyKRGI/AAAAAAAAGN8/Pb5qD97idNI/s1600-h/bunnyhill%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="bunnyhill" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="bunnyhill" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5GdWHfeXdwg/T0EEM-JWF5I/AAAAAAAAGOE/PZ_Cd9hBTks/bunnyhill_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>another beautiful day!!</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-48609177271741292302012-02-12T12:13:00.001-05:002012-02-12T12:13:43.966-05:00Father-Daughter Dance<p>dress…check!</p> <p>curled hair…check!</p> <p>lip gloss…check!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-n6imyUn4AKQ/TzfzBOLd2yI/AAAAAAAAGI8/NVcUQuLSvpw/s1600-h/dance1%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="dance" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="dance" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GduLU01YD-w/TzfzBm3wQfI/AAAAAAAAGJE/xljX8LgICoQ/dance_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PlMRQJoO6t8/TzfzDYvnWlI/AAAAAAAAGJM/nG21bebIzpo/s1600-h/hearts1.jpg"><img title="hearts" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="hearts" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ov_1d-X8DS0/TzfzD1v2oNI/AAAAAAAAGJU/iDjonGiRnlk/hearts_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>glitter for hair…check!</p> <p>nails painted pink with glitter…check!</p> <p>a little brother excited for his big sis…check!!</p> <p>little brother getting special ice cream with mommy after feeling left out….check!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-URzLl4HM9SE/TzfzEURrUlI/AAAAAAAAGJc/ksnH7uQa3tc/s1600-h/dacencoop21.jpg"><img title="dacencoop2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="dacencoop2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-k3MYeYWNh6c/TzfzE61GWtI/AAAAAAAAGJk/2Sya2-hZvmo/dacencoop2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>black high heel dress shoes….check!</p> <p>freaking daddy out being so grown up with heels…..check!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vc24Ryin-w0/TzfzFtvHlPI/AAAAAAAAGJs/le1FMuHZJkw/s1600-h/dancecoop1.jpg"><img title="dancecoop" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="dancecoop" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qdJzawrll-8/TzfzHe7qP4I/AAAAAAAAGJ0/K5prXK2sJFA/dancecoop_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p> inviting a few friends over for pizza and pictures…check!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cF0Y-7XV5Bk/TzfzHxDMU1I/AAAAAAAAGJ8/q5VxncgL7GI/s1600-h/dacneashley1.jpg"><img title="dacneashley" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="361" alt="dacneashley" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9mawmIKfOSw/TzfzIWzSVhI/AAAAAAAAGKE/MarwkHefflQ/dacneashley_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-S7gSkX_C0yw/TzfzI2yVOhI/AAAAAAAAGKM/GW6u6f6LRkc/s1600-h/dance11.jpg"><img title="dance1" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="dance1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xJZEM_nk818/TzfzJXixceI/AAAAAAAAGKU/Q52ahPSUlrU/dance1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>beautiful girls inside and out! love these girls!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VeS-3pxfkXc/TzfzKMQvr0I/AAAAAAAAGKc/rvf9p6gMukU/s1600-h/dance22.jpg"><img title="dance2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="331" alt="dance2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qD5CwTzax6Q/TzfzK5fyB1I/AAAAAAAAGKk/udZKj8gH8r8/dance2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VV2eJwlqaYE/TzfzLpq15MI/AAAAAAAAGKw/uD_iMhKrdVU/s1600-h/dancecarly1.jpg"><img title="dancecarly" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="572" alt="dancecarly" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MTUwoHJ9K5c/TzfzMe4r2RI/AAAAAAAAGK4/jZER6ELkDEo/dancecarly_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-T6__Onibqa8/TzfzM5Z-YKI/AAAAAAAAGLA/JLGS-vvBb28/s1600-h/dancegirls1.jpg"><img title="dancegirls" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="dancegirls" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nBOovIQOjnQ/TzfzNegJDfI/AAAAAAAAGLI/xBEq58p83ow/dancegirls_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>this was 5 years ago! Caroline was 2!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AnvwKxRD7dk/TzfzOYZXHdI/AAAAAAAAGLQ/MDnFxehjYYo/s1600-h/daddiesanddaughters3.jpg"><img title="daddies and daughters" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="daddies and daughters" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PTyM-OhsSJI/TzfzPD5GReI/AAAAAAAAGLY/0zxeYKn6foE/daddiesanddaughters_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>now…all grown up!!! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QZRC9CatTBE/TzfzP7XRBGI/AAAAAAAAGLg/7TqwWpe2XOw/s1600-h/dance31.jpg"><img title="dance3" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="264" alt="dance3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c7MO-xESIjE/TzfzQs-1LeI/AAAAAAAAGLo/RkpyW-tWLgE/dance3_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RYaqqraGPTw/TzfzRR-nGDI/AAAAAAAAGLw/JnpR49tlsg4/s1600-h/dancerob1.jpg"><img title="dancerob" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="dancerob" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XqKIbHUAMyE/TzfzRxSusKI/AAAAAAAAGL4/240KsKUIuOM/dancerob_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p></p> <p>I loved watching how excited the 2 of them got getting ready for the dance….they truly cherished this special night…danced the night away….and made some very happy memories!!!</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-7485128373055169092012-01-29T20:12:00.001-05:002012-01-29T20:12:57.567-05:00still here….<p>just busy.</p> <p>a good busy.</p> <p>my life is full busy.</p> <p>and even though some things have taken a back seat,</p> <p>like blogging</p> <p>I’m ok with that.</p> <p>Because my days are filled with so many good things.</p> <p>this month i have been thinking about resolutions….</p> <p>one of my resolutions this year, (Yes, I’m an over achiever…so I have more then one resolution!) is to <strong>SIMPLIFY!!!</strong></p> <p>and I have been using this wonderful online De-clutter calendar….check it out <a href="http://www.mysimplerlife.com/2012.htm">here</a>. I printed it out and have it hanging on my fridge….it keeps me focused and i get to cross things off when I’m done….love it!!</p> <p>another resolution…S<strong>tep outside my comfort zone</strong>….so last week when a friend asked me to join her for a Zumba class….I usually would of said, “No way, not me!” but instead I said “why not!” I went, had fun, and can’t wait to go again!!</p> <p>this month we have been non-stop skiing….the kids LOVE it!! When we get to the hill Caroline goes off to ski with her friends (and has learned the hard way that a black diamond trail is NOT a good idea!) Cooper loves finding any little bump to jump off, making great turns down the mountain, and working on getting on and off the chair by himself. They also like taking off one ski, hiking up the bunny hill, and skiing down with one ski! They ski from the moment we get on the hill until the time they shut down the chair….and I have to beg them to come in for lunch!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BtgYQ5Q22k8/TyXuhshW1JI/AAAAAAAAGHY/Qjs93isw02M/s1600-h/ski3.jpg"><img title="ski" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="537" alt="ski" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0pBvR-N5y1U/TyXuiKLiYuI/AAAAAAAAGHg/bleU3yCCX5E/ski_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>i have had to “let go” a lot….letting go of control with my kiddos is not an easy thing…..it first started out with Caroline wanting to go up the chair without one of us….and let me tell you…I am a nervous mom when we are skiing! But I had to put a side my fears, and let go….I knew in my head that she was ready, but my fears were filling my head with all the “what ifs”</p> <p>next, she wanted to ski off with her friends. reluctantly, i let her go. She loves the freedom and I am proud of her responsible behavior…..but i think i have a few more grey hairs from all the worrying!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7rgwZXoSQAI/TyXuieZdTbI/AAAAAAAAGHo/wBvmvz-gA5E/s1600-h/ski23.jpg"><img title="ski2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="589" alt="ski2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dJdYIA4q8rU/TyXuixmcGeI/AAAAAAAAGHw/HHS7GmxIk0A/ski2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-O4YdcDdp9MA/TyXujRmrzmI/AAAAAAAAGH4/oPIS5eFG3IU/s1600-h/ski43.jpg"><img title="ski4" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="ski4" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q2iU4uHoSCg/TyXuj3ocRoI/AAAAAAAAGIA/SL_tnOT-zOI/ski4_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I love riding up the chair with them and chatting! this little guy has so much to say!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jDDTXQa49o8/TyXukBeEfZI/AAAAAAAAGII/SGxRfXVqSl0/s1600-h/skicoop3.jpg"><img title="skicoop" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="skicoop" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-djYp_-GfMK0/TyXukvAH6AI/AAAAAAAAGIQ/ks7FvgCHjqE/skicoop_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>lots of smiles!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3ELP_0v_ZEI/TyXulM7dcOI/AAAAAAAAGIY/OHnT0c9d0L4/s1600-h/skilulu3.jpg"><img title="skilulu" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="skilulu" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Inuu9Qm8gCc/TyXulW4_gzI/AAAAAAAAGIg/iwvZKxz0y7A/skilulu_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I was inside the lodge at this point….the kids totally outlast me….Coop decided to write “mom” in the snow…love him!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OHSuNbb5oMA/TyXul9eZzGI/AAAAAAAAGIo/UGob3uP9KWs/s1600-h/skimom3.jpg"><img title="skimom" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="skimom" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NR6lMXAUIoE/TyXumMjGehI/AAAAAAAAGIw/xJrsFBShsEM/skimom_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>happy week everyone!</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-40669987972934139362011-12-29T17:47:00.001-05:002011-12-29T17:47:01.907-05:00i would make an awful hockey mom…..<p>we have been at the rink all week,</p> <p>and i have been freezing!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nYghif5Gg_s/Tvzt0ogD_kI/AAAAAAAAGFk/CP0JYoNpN_I/s1600-h/skaterink%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="skaterink" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="skaterink" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZDenaUCkyJk/Tvzt09W0LjI/AAAAAAAAGFs/xLjoHZyEXEQ/skaterink_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p>they seem to be having fun…all smiles from Caroline!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pOKa-kl7abs/Tvzt1RMqQMI/AAAAAAAAGF0/UR-ecwbp4KM/s1600-h/skatesmile%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="skatesmile" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="skatesmile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-inbSu1pEfWw/Tvzt11mCy_I/AAAAAAAAGF8/yIHDA-TJ0eU/skatesmile_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p>she got moved up to a higher group….with a gaggle of fast skating hockey boys….</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tqehIzWtR9c/Tvzt2OG5GQI/AAAAAAAAGGE/yAe8UZi4FBI/s1600-h/IMG_4140%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4140" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_4140" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-us89adWdnXQ/Tvzt2f8SrkI/AAAAAAAAGGM/ihgM-1KtC8I/IMG_4140_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>she skated her heart out…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-d6EcCSeI788/Tvzt2wc0YUI/AAAAAAAAGGU/fTlEH6OPoFk/s1600-h/skate%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="skate" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="skate" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-etKht-xC0ME/Tvzt3KSGHrI/AAAAAAAAGGc/e95OeQDlzWA/skate_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Coop was finally old enough to take lessons and skated on 1 blade for the first time!!! He got moved up to a higher group and was DETERMINED to keep up with the big kids….he was very focused!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VBTo5QSiQbA/Tvzt3Vj9saI/AAAAAAAAGGk/T1tNJbWhT98/s1600-h/skatecoop%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="skatecoop" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="499" alt="skatecoop" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qpFCSvTk-gA/Tvzt356lrJI/AAAAAAAAGGs/R4PFDeNfGh8/skatecoop_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>they glided, learned to stop, skated backwards, and raced….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GggHLCQ3afs/Tvzt4OZsV5I/AAAAAAAAGG0/TlG8jdr0UWI/s1600-h/skaterace%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="skaterace" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="343" alt="skaterace" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qzcawWxT59g/Tvzt4v43YlI/AAAAAAAAGG8/ncjla4lVvyU/skaterace_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a>   while their momma cheered them on…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WYC98LFvt2A/Tvzt43NPQtI/AAAAAAAAGHE/A-1lhUjv6M4/s1600-h/IMG_4166%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4166" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="303" alt="IMG_4166" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-igx-62ls3Wo/Tvzt5U_NqwI/AAAAAAAAGHM/hlV6GbBPV9A/IMG_4166_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="455" border="0" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>and drank horrible hot chocolate in an attempt to keep warm.</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-44425063780189152262011-12-26T09:15:00.001-05:002011-12-26T09:15:46.022-05:00Christmas 2011 wrap-up<p align="center">Polar Express</p> <p align="center">ccbell the elf</p> <p align="center">Christmas village</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Dzc1vFfShV8/TviBXlViZ-I/AAAAAAAAGB8/WfxV3MZcOmc/s1600-h/christmas%252520vilage%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="christmas vilage" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="christmas vilage" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kCmISXyI8L8/TviBYNM_AEI/AAAAAAAAGCE/-0skkY7pFAE/christmas%252520vilage_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">decorating the house</p> <p align="center">cookies! cookies! cookies!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FKKPqSBo6Sw/TviBYpOsPDI/AAAAAAAAGCM/_mgL5Lr2PnY/s1600-h/IMG_4007%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4007" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4007" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lee_IufGuoI/TviBY0YP6FI/AAAAAAAAGCU/aHIrB85YzBI/IMG_4007_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Nutcracker..a clown and a reindeer!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-S3ZXFhBygbE/TviBZaK80DI/AAAAAAAAGCc/8O58qI4LaKk/s1600-h/IMG_3984%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3984" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3984" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-b1zZgRwPy2g/TviBZ1RB4ZI/AAAAAAAAGCk/rASeKQCD-L0/IMG_3984_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>   </p> <p align="center">Breakfast with Santa</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-w4FBqiURNJs/TviBaV6UzeI/AAAAAAAAGCs/8Qb-5uV2YLw/s1600-h/santacoop%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="santacoop" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="289" alt="santacoop" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-N7N4pDTAubA/TviBa4xgJYI/AAAAAAAAGC4/yuNyFsp81ho/santacoop_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="194" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0Y1p-Vczve4/TviBbe18Q9I/AAAAAAAAGDA/c_2Lx6CTH44/s1600-h/santacaroline%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="santacaroline" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="296" alt="santacaroline" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RFi-ZvhzGn0/TviBbgRGa9I/AAAAAAAAGDI/jNEr-hQorxk/santacaroline_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">Christmas Carol with James Taylor!</p> <p align="center">a green Christmas..no snow!</p> <p align="center">wrapping party with friends</p> <p align="center">Christmas books, books, books.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TSXMIt7GMhQ/TviBcJysnSI/AAAAAAAAGDQ/cucKzUD7EGM/s1600-h/IMG_3999%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3999" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_3999" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3Gn0mYqm_M4/TviBcZ-dGwI/AAAAAAAAGDY/YYQfM7BlgRs/IMG_3999_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">shopping for the perfect gifts</p> <p align="center">Santa letters</p> <p align="center">Cooper wanting to be on the “naughty list” so that he will get coal.</p> <p align="center">Caroline asking for pencils and erasers.</p> <p align="center">Santa’s village with friends</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-O_AMuLoVwqU/TviBc0zNRkI/AAAAAAAAGDg/a464p8fTHQo/s1600-h/IMG_4044%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4044" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_4044" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-U66_y2LaWIU/TviBdVco4kI/AAAAAAAAGDo/DXTZGleHwXA/IMG_4044_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">singing Christmas songs…Silent Night and Rudolph the favorites</p> <p align="center">FAMILY</p> <p align="center">town tree lighting</p> <p align="center">Christmas Eve party!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LNURNTF9NOQ/TviBdlt35lI/AAAAAAAAGDw/QiW9YG1GCRk/s1600-h/IMG_4066%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4066" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_4066" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lgut0JJFtJE/TviBeOYFmtI/AAAAAAAAGD4/qe_00yakxo4/IMG_4066_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dpOZeXuYMwo/TviBe9x2UaI/AAAAAAAAGEA/Ty-JXU0HmuQ/s1600-h/IMG_4070%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4070" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="679" alt="IMG_4070" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J3hv5oJQmao/TviBfg_LpOI/AAAAAAAAGEI/QeONnMd84VI/IMG_4070_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">gumdrop tower competition</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xOB0tMA3-jc/TviBgMh0X3I/AAAAAAAAGEQ/dnvsFlAn6Bo/s1600-h/IMG_4078%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4078" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="679" alt="IMG_4078" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OFGFGc7MkoY/TviBgqRe1EI/AAAAAAAAGEY/AE6A29GZhNc/IMG_4078_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">cousins</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3RIT_uP4agM/TviBhK8IJII/AAAAAAAAGEg/opTR60nanO8/s1600-h/IMG_4091%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4091" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_4091" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oEGQNi6hk00/TviBheoBvZI/AAAAAAAAGEo/AWU-wH2Ziu4/IMG_4091_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> Christmas pjs</p> <p align="center">reindeer dust</p> <p align="center">tree!<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BOK-LQG_KUo/TviBh7pKY2I/AAAAAAAAGEw/ag2PA53UkRA/s1600-h/tree%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="tree" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="679" alt="tree" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--NvhcEe5erE/TviBijKJSrI/AAAAAAAAGE4/6W6ljTSjC68/tree_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">Christmas morning sleepy heads waiting at the stairs</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TL1wZsheM_s/TviBiyPc0rI/AAAAAAAAGFA/Uk2-l1OTnow/s1600-h/IMG_4113%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4113" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_4113" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ow2_X67FM_k/TviBjdy654I/AAAAAAAAGFI/rZTTW4P9WHY/IMG_4113_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center">new toys and pink bunny slippers</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qpYUln2aWa4/TviBj3Xl89I/AAAAAAAAGFQ/cj5JcWzdBtQ/s1600-h/IMG_4126%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4126" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_4126" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TAKcXdmYUy0/TviBkSuOUvI/AAAAAAAAGFY/-k3BEIQWGII/IMG_4126_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-76514364258428625332011-12-19T08:48:00.001-05:002011-12-19T08:48:26.755-05:00why hubby dislikes Pinterest<p>because i find beautiful things…</p> <p>and i think to myself, “ wouldn’t that be great in our foyer!!”</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/170010954652804466_vsURwVk7_c.jpg" /></p> <p>so…one week before Christmas….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JzL6Gk8KKdA/Tu9AoLRB5II/AAAAAAAAGBM/YBJnfMgPE7c/s1600-h/IMG_40253.jpg"><img title="IMG_4025" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_4025" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-i_kROailsW0/Tu9Aol11tNI/AAAAAAAAGBU/M6v_T--vtBM/IMG_4025_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>hubby’s “to do” list has a new project on it!!</p> <p>so…on top of his 2 jobs, running the biddy ball basketball program, getting sick, and the usual Holiday drama…..he built this amazing coat rack!!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--hWAhHj-9F4/Tu9ApLUXhfI/AAAAAAAAGBc/dEgNytzVIas/s1600-h/IMG_40273.jpg"><img title="IMG_4027" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_4027" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RbfUN-HADig/Tu9AphEUbUI/AAAAAAAAGBk/kwDzIMswlng/IMG_4027_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> all set for our Holiday parties!!!<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_pcn3cDmjR0/Tu9AqFdhxrI/AAAAAAAAGBs/0zG_qTuwlls/s1600-h/IMG_4029%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_4029" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_4029" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6IC4uCnExSM/Tu9AqpKwk5I/AAAAAAAAGB0/anOv8A5U124/IMG_4029_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-74196036263368710652011-12-17T20:38:00.001-05:002011-12-17T20:38:52.738-05:00Polar Express<p>pajamas…check!</p> <p>golden tickets…check!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9b1KaMHIPiE/Tu1D-FVrqWI/AAAAAAAAF9c/VpK6fkx4wGg/s1600-h/pextickets%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="pextickets" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="811" alt="pextickets" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IXnkMiy4Zkg/Tu1D-xEnrrI/AAAAAAAAF9k/6unwQ8DVPPs/pextickets_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>a few pictures before the train arrived…..<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7QPAJYknu-E/Tu1D_TiGw7I/AAAAAAAAF9s/ysXmOl-okjg/s1600-h/IMG_3813%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3813" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3813" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-B1q8RjihGAw/Tu1D_2l-6EI/AAAAAAAAF90/ECT3KYeimDc/IMG_3813_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MR9r-gTGFIw/Tu1EASrYHfI/AAAAAAAAF98/M0vnjzIVhrE/s1600-h/IMG_3815%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3815" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3815" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gXPoSfbgvCA/Tu1EAyHdFFI/AAAAAAAAF-E/PfHU-nmFgA0/IMG_3815_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>more waiting in the train station….</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5YIi2J19nyc/Tu1EBTrvXOI/AAAAAAAAF-M/vckdrvYMDGY/s1600-h/IMG_3820%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3820" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3820" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aoOkEsOa-s8/Tu1EB13sV-I/AAAAAAAAF-U/idEKdqc2ie4/IMG_3820_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>finally…next stop…The North Pole!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AzYhE7xq7hU/Tu1ECOZp-6I/AAAAAAAAF-c/me5IowalFdc/s1600-h/IMG_3864%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3864" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3864" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zLG7ywHP4zc/Tu1ECqavErI/AAAAAAAAF-k/4a7RYnzoVlE/IMG_3864_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>the kids were so excited!!!!  but still argued about which seat they wanted! and bickered about who was going to sit with who!!! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WpHJGPT6itU/Tu1EDCxDHKI/AAAAAAAAF-s/dbPKMPnSbcc/s1600-h/pexsmiles%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="pexsmiles" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="pexsmiles" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ClqeLo6WhaY/Tu1EDvnIMXI/AAAAAAAAF-0/7ktEF6bjI60/pexsmiles_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OwGeOqs_rz0/Tu1EDxFJo9I/AAAAAAAAF-8/pnV31FiKv7A/s1600-h/IMG_3831-1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3831-1" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3831-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-o9t6q57i1NI/Tu1EEdaYwFI/AAAAAAAAF_E/-0g0qmH5xog/IMG_3831-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pHTKlIRrtwY/Tu1EEzqFsQI/AAAAAAAAF_M/Gpo24kYfSyc/s1600-h/IMG_3834%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3834" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3834" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xpXnGqCnP_A/Tu1EFUdnr6I/AAAAAAAAF_U/lwE1_ALx5DI/IMG_3834_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1nkBtGn0M4Y/Tu1EF5s5PvI/AAAAAAAAF_c/kEHI398s9xA/s1600-h/IMG_3852%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3852" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3852" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Bgg2ie5ZX84/Tu1EGfbGxbI/AAAAAAAAF_k/NxV6TdL9euc/IMG_3852_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>and this year it was weird…no Santa at the North Pole…so we didn’t know what the heck was going on….</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JeMtLwrXVTQ/Tu1EGifcRiI/AAAAAAAAF_s/fNnYk7RjyaU/s1600-h/IMG_3854%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3854" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3854" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xDwaopxcSh0/Tu1EHOtQnhI/AAAAAAAAF_0/AM0JQpRlwbw/IMG_3854_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>so we got back on the train…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HY17VgtdNNU/Tu1EHr2LQII/AAAAAAAAF_8/YhEDNOyeFlI/s1600-h/IMG_3859%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3859" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3859" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E1PIoz93OH8/Tu1EIPKpQlI/AAAAAAAAGAE/hl1wpGLSKTs/IMG_3859_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G1XvCLWg_wA/Tu1EIwDw1dI/AAAAAAAAGAM/MNkjCW-wZS4/s1600-h/IMG_3868%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3868" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3868" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HHyfqdjkXH8/Tu1EJA5XPFI/AAAAAAAAGAU/h-TCb79KLKk/IMG_3868_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>and Santa hopped on too!!!  Thank goodness!!!  This year…Cooper is not afraid of Santa and will actually chat and chat….Caroline on the other hand has become very hesitant.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UtABF8PMuss/Tu1EJtktNoI/AAAAAAAAGAc/CPFhW5BM-eU/s1600-h/IMG_3882%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3882" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3882" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sJRSiTD3Y1U/Tu1EKG2WCAI/AAAAAAAAGAk/PVlykkteaA4/IMG_3882_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iGCIS9S6x9E/Tu1EKj3Q1FI/AAAAAAAAGAs/4GT7cUhBbpA/s1600-h/IMG_3891%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3891" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3891" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BHioJNoBARM/Tu1EKylUE0I/AAAAAAAAGA0/KhJvVGeydZo/IMG_3891_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-61841903935822878702011-12-11T20:59:00.001-05:002011-12-11T20:59:06.046-05:00Nutcracker 2011<p>here are the kiddos with Gramma right before the show….</p> <p>we went from church, to basketball, to Nutcracker!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MNzL-i8gJOk/TuVf29Ca4II/AAAAAAAAF8Y/sM9uFmgyIUk/s1600-h/nutcracker2011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="nutcracker2011" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="nutcracker2011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LR36BQQ0Uu0/TuVf3dNuT7I/AAAAAAAAF8g/aLV9iEO2wDU/nutcracker2011_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Cooper was a reindeer this year, just like last year.</p> <p>he absolutely LOVES pulling the sleigh, and all he kept saying was that’s all he wants to be is “a reindeer pulling the real sleigh!”</p> <p>until i went backstage to get him after the show….and he was so excited… “i want to be ALL the parts  now momma!!”</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ne9P-zXxcEc/TuVf31CphbI/AAAAAAAAF8o/Rmqd1votzio/s1600-h/nutcracker%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="nutcracker" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="659" alt="nutcracker" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SKRxHqdFbkc/TuVf4WiFsQI/AAAAAAAAF8w/CS7a61OWns8/nutcracker_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Caroline was a clown this year!! And I don’t know what she was more happy about…being a clown or being partnered with her great friend Gianna!!! They had so much fun together!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JlJVhVM9YY4/TuVf41ZrcAI/AAAAAAAAF84/rHSPYGG_noE/s1600-h/clowns%252521%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="clowns!" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="clowns!" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9CHo0Rrj5yY/TuVf5VTTF0I/AAAAAAAAF9A/qiHDb--cCT8/clowns%252521_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S8kzW4BTiNQ/TuVf59BAuzI/AAAAAAAAF9I/A_JA70lStSY/s1600-h/nutcrackerpicutre%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="nutcrackerpicutre" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="679" alt="nutcrackerpicutre" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XILvBrEgRpc/TuVf6bKSQdI/AAAAAAAAF9Q/f4shTgbTnOE/nutcrackerpicutre_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-62073811863189648752011-12-07T14:50:00.001-05:002011-12-07T14:50:17.806-05:00the count down begins!!!<p>we are in full swing…Christmas!!!</p> <p>counting down the days with chocolate advent calenders, paper chains, Santa beards, candle advent wreathes…and this year we added a Christmas List!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jR1QAnoX0ck/Tt_DduV2GCI/AAAAAAAAF8I/sCIDTiIOKBk/s512/christmas%252520list%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img title="christmas list" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="679" alt="christmas list" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QkxvC0XldAo/Tt_DeS_67FI/AAAAAAAAF8Q/K9Fui0UspU0/s512/christmas%252520list_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>*Thank you so much for all of your sweet comments, thoughts and prayers for Bella! After a very long day of waiting I was able to bring Bella home…oh the look on Caroline’s face when she got off the bus!!! The vet is not sure what is going on…we have antibiotics for infection and pain medicine to keep her comfortable…and now we wait some more to see if she recovers from all the trauma.   </p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-62558094099256175002011-12-05T12:23:00.001-05:002011-12-05T12:23:45.756-05:00life is hard sometimes….<p>i am sitting here waiting for the vet to call, we dropped bella off first thing this morning after a very rough weekend.</p> <p>after 14 years, Bella took a turn for the worst.</p> <p>I think what was the hardest part was sending the kids off to school, not knowing if Bella would be here when they get home.</p> <p>Caroline and Bella have a special connection….when Caroline is having a rough day, Bella knows. She’ll cuddle up to Caroline and stay with her until she feels better.</p> <p>she is able to soothe her, even when i can’t.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ofT8evVpMhQ/Ttz-Hnp8aLI/AAAAAAAAF74/p6zgZQ6p8TE/s1600-h/IMG_3964%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3964" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="679" alt="IMG_3964" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8K0fYKqDkoo/Ttz-IIk0lII/AAAAAAAAF8A/qSmWmhwU-Bs/IMG_3964_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>unconditional love. caroline wanted another picture of Bella…and all i see is the face of a brave little girl trying to comfort her favorite little friend.</p> <p>as i wait, my heart is heavy….but still trying to stay hopeful. Wondering if its something they can fix without too much trauma. </p> <p>i wait.</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-72267183969785607482011-12-01T07:51:00.001-05:002011-12-01T07:51:56.532-05:00Hello December!!<p> </p> <p>we can forget about saving for college,</p> <p>we are going to have to pay for therapy.</p> <p>this is what happened this morning when the elf surprised us at breakfast………….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1JQDRjiHJWY/Ttd4XyT6gdI/AAAAAAAAF7Y/iOnFK1fHimg/s1600-h/IMG_3893%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3893" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_3893" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ssdbb-Ei4DE/Ttd4YXIGusI/AAAAAAAAF7g/vb7cAZasW-c/IMG_3893_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p>coop is completely scared of the elf.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4AWFVNQ8FwM/Ttd4Y-ZZZUI/AAAAAAAAF7o/M664Yw63cS4/s1600-h/IMG_3894%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3894" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_3894" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4SUgXQc71-M/Ttd4a-AMNuI/AAAAAAAAF7w/a74H8lX7e48/IMG_3894_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-71168384697393561942011-11-11T20:23:00.001-05:002011-11-11T20:28:36.079-05:00crazy fall<p>the snow has finally melted here….we were VERY lucky.</p> <p>towns close by were out of power for over a week, the damage was devastating, kids out of school for a week, Halloween cancelled….after our crazy summer of crazy weather (tornados, earthquake and hurricane Irene)…we were ready for the worst….and came out of the storm with only 2 feet of snow.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FYrXfiz5rKA/Tr3KeNwtiKI/AAAAAAAAF5U/TN152iiRQC8/s1600-h/fallchaulk%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="fallchaulk" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="fallchaulk" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0PnSpjFVCD8/Tr3KetjI0gI/AAAAAAAAF5c/7RgNpKx7Ri8/fallchaulk_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>we have been feeling lucky for every warm sunny afternoon i can send the kids out to play….        <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T3C_l8go5Rk/Tr3KfEmemLI/AAAAAAAAF5k/TXsWCLZtmVY/s1600-h/fall3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="fall3" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="760" alt="fall3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tKjg_2BrtHw/Tr3Kf2tPJVI/AAAAAAAAF5s/rag8BhBf8Tw/fall3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Cooper cracks me up EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. he does hopscotch!</p> <p>tongue out, jumpy legs, crazy arms…full body motion!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-adbwuu3WFUs/Tr3KgfS8rKI/AAAAAAAAF50/eGh4WK-YNi0/s1600-h/fall4%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="fall4" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="fall4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZSm1CByVgr8/Tr3KhJsg4TI/AAAAAAAAF58/7mCRq9fmzXE/fall4_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>so in addition to the crazy weather, back to school, hubby working his 2nd job as a college professor at night……i went on an interview…..and after 7 amazing years of being lucky enough to be a stay at home mom…..i am now back to work.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-M_o4yZQ6KYI/Tr3Khkc6PfI/AAAAAAAAF6E/xbNH92NszgA/s1600-h/fall2011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="fall2011" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="fall2011" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NJpCmNVvB-Y/Tr3KiC9oeII/AAAAAAAAF6M/ciQutKE_KM4/fall2011_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>after the initial shock of it all…because it really happened so fast…one minute i’m working on my resume, the next minute i was looking for an interview outfit….and then 2 hours after i interviewed i was accepting the position….i woke up the next morning thinking….this is the next chapter of my life….bitter sweet….having both kids in school was a BIG adjustment for me…and now i’m no longer a stay at home mom.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bTuHc1RnwYg/Tr3KinC11II/AAAAAAAAF6U/g0ofM5abHmk/s1600-h/fall2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="fall2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="493" alt="fall2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9wWaLM5UocA/Tr3KjcAZ6SI/AAAAAAAAF6c/cFK0EeV2TDE/fall2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p>and because i am not very good at handling change….i have lost a LOT of sleep.</p> <p>but what has gotten me through it all…..this wonderful proud feeling…that i have for myself, that my hubby has complete confidence in me, and how EXCITED the kids are for me…. </p> <p>my cup runneth over.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6faqI1nU_nk/Tr3KkIJYhTI/AAAAAAAAF6k/XMju5bQ9WsE/s1600-h/fallcoop2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="fallcoop2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="fallcoop2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VguwxyqOu34/Tr3Kk2GaN7I/AAAAAAAAF6s/kqZSscst-tQ/fallcoop2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>i am starting to feel less overwhelmed….and more excited.</p> <p>counting my blessings that things seem to be falling into place.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-X3wYgLcYnzg/Tr3KnXRK9VI/AAAAAAAAF60/6O60oIUiLoQ/s1600-h/fallcoop3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="fallcoop3" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="413" alt="fallcoop3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ue4LTSbxNic/Tr3KoGEmlHI/AAAAAAAAF68/If-sUUyumms/fallcoop3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>the other day, as i was sitting in my office….which just happens to be in my kiddos’ school (how LUCKY am i!!!)……i felt so content.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VvsYTQbDvwU/Tr3Ko7UOdiI/AAAAAAAAF7E/DwyQpbcmUe4/s1600-h/fallcoop%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="fallcoop" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="fallcoop" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-covBwg0aeF4/Tr3KpR64bXI/AAAAAAAAF7M/kT22kKy-GNM/fallcoop_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>no matter how crazy…change is good.</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-32030235614983918512011-11-01T07:43:00.001-04:002011-11-01T07:43:39.338-04:00Trick or Treat 2011<p>an eventful night!!</p> <p>hubby and the kids were on the news AGAIN!!! our favorite reporter, Julie, came back!!! check it out <a href="http://www.fox23news.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=2981070">HERE</a>.  look for the witch and Scooby!!! and they filmed our house too!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tJoOEputFcE/Tq_bQ5tP8_I/AAAAAAAAF2Q/AxbTc_M4wek/s1600-h/hcostumes2011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="hcostumes2011" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="hcostumes2011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Tv49gZwrxNI/Tq_bRQVoO0I/AAAAAAAAF2Y/NpGdvPypTdA/hcostumes2011_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>a minor costume malfunction…but a few pins did the trick! and we had to add on another layer…cause it was freezing!!! and boots…cause there was snow!!!!</p> <p>First things first…. i let them have a treat first…carrot cake cupcakes for an afterschool snack!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XZgUvFQhTno/Tq_bSJeWIYI/AAAAAAAAF2g/tjXyEdBFDts/s1600-h/h%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="h" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="h" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0wiSuhbUAOw/Tq_bSqy2qbI/AAAAAAAAF2o/Vru-r_l0qKk/h_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>and our orange dinner!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-P3Hye9EI_RA/Tq_bTDG3yaI/AAAAAAAAF2w/Xv5K07afdHs/s1600-h/hfood%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="hfood" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="hfood" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Yg-Uujim-jg/Tq_bThzFw7I/AAAAAAAAF24/kS_kYBQGUnI/hfood_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p>and away we go to our festive neighbors house!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--UKafJxOiEk/Tq_bUJlRbRI/AAAAAAAAF3A/VfNMsNW8f4Y/s1600-h/h1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="h1" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="h1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g_L4xnSTr6o/Tq_bU9CQSrI/AAAAAAAAF3I/gJAj_OH2dt4/h1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>she is a teacher who gives out candy AND pencils…the kids love that!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MT1m0UD1R0o/Tq_bVb7wiOI/AAAAAAAAF3Q/0hM06gubkqo/s1600-h/h2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="h2" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="h2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M8brD2nt7cQ/Tq_bVy79QrI/AAAAAAAAF3Y/z4bjs97J0TY/h2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>through the snow…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VhIV_1tTsIE/Tq_bWXxZoCI/AAAAAAAAF3g/2p9ZdOAhKgU/s1600-h/hsnow%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="hsnow" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="hsnow" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-w4RtuYjBJ7g/Tq_bW0_Z_TI/AAAAAAAAF3o/PE0WXPIJccw/hsnow_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>one of my favorite houses….</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RlVdZQDs3GI/Tq_bXqvkQTI/AAAAAAAAF3w/X3zYjyIg5es/s1600-h/h3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="h3" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="h3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HpN6BxcmMsc/Tq_bYDid8zI/AAAAAAAAF34/rsAc8Se7ka4/h3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4EJu-Ga5F_8/Tq_bYgYEb2I/AAAAAAAAF4A/99veg6wJLkc/s1600-h/h4%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="h4" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="h4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SAYv5PD2J80/Tq_bZHsOS6I/AAAAAAAAF4I/CDC6Y6sfIP8/h4_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_FrDGkljHRQ/Tq_bZz2k3OI/AAAAAAAAF4Q/4LyjCzkSQ30/s1600-h/h5%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="h5" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="h5" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-exORjCPx2fY/Tq_bau_cftI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/hTlfeZu6WjU/h5_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-86633048244592253702011-10-31T09:17:00.001-04:002011-10-31T09:17:31.796-04:00Snow in October!!<p> </p> <p>the kids and hubby had their 5 seconds of fame…when the Fox news crew came to report about our crazy snow storm…we got over a foot…almost 2 feet of snow!!!!</p> <p>i can’t seem to figure out how to post a video…but i can link it!!!</p> <p>check out <a href="http://www.fox23news.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=2977835">Fox News Here</a>  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_vcobuFgBsc/Tq6fx6-ZXkI/AAAAAAAAFzg/x-nCAxUx-5Y/s1600-h/foxnewsjulie3.jpg"><img title="foxnewsjulie" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="345" alt="foxnewsjulie" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-auYsAN8gmuo/Tq6fyUqZwxI/AAAAAAAAFzo/f6GTDvkMNv0/foxnewsjulie_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IOtYyhZF34k/Tq6fyoQcKTI/AAAAAAAAFzw/99LM24i6PZQ/s1600-h/foxnewscaroline3.jpg"><img title="foxnewscaroline" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="foxnewscaroline" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JuNiC-QJeoE/Tq6fzODkIMI/AAAAAAAAFz4/0hSWigZwwmA/foxnewscaroline_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Cooper…trying out his interviewing skills…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EQT0-QOta7M/Tq6fzXj3-4I/AAAAAAAAF0A/CMuOLv5I4Ow/s1600-h/foxnewsinterview3.jpg"><img title="foxnewsinterview" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="679" alt="foxnewsinterview" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JxJiZWhquhs/Tq6fz_0pN7I/AAAAAAAAF0I/Sel_uKS1a0U/foxnewsinterview_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2Eoi5xiRr6Q/Tq6f0df986I/AAAAAAAAF0Q/9odugzZeRcA/s1600-h/IMG_34973.jpg"><img title="IMG_3497" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3497" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Uvxwmj4vAmw/Tq6f01yB2CI/AAAAAAAAF0Y/9ohITgMWIJA/IMG_3497_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>and then it was inside for hot chocolate</p> <p>and carving pumpkins!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4kq6QWQXZs8/Tq6f1BfdgDI/AAAAAAAAF0g/1gX7EHXtFoM/s1600-h/IMG_35053.jpg"><img title="IMG_3505" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3505" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JXwTMvLaH0c/Tq6f1iwhn4I/AAAAAAAAF0o/VDoYnJMDSFA/IMG_3505_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>the kids get totally grossed out by it!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zcUKSrtrAj0/Tq6f2Fh8e-I/AAAAAAAAF0w/yoJZ6u00lJk/s1600-h/IMG_35083.jpg"><img title="IMG_3508" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3508" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--WELLWmVykk/Tq6f2Zi72iI/AAAAAAAAF04/_PkwQOLEe6k/IMG_3508_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>    </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-F6uBuSiO1K0/Tq6f3JKCppI/AAAAAAAAF1A/ex_Yv3HnVOs/s1600-h/IMG_35103.jpg"><img title="IMG_3510" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_3510" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sW557VV4dVs/Tq6f3bLoSKI/AAAAAAAAF1I/fncqM-dXk4Y/IMG_3510_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Gx1DF05DOY8/Tq6f39n79TI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/5r8tp_Jw8z0/s1600-h/IMG_35093.jpg"><img title="IMG_3509" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_3509" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wIyf-kcch3M/Tq6f4avxR3I/AAAAAAAAF1Y/CKwUy1K56OA/IMG_3509_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p>a few Halloween crafts…thanks Scarlet for the great idea!!!! we tissue papered a couple of baby jars to make candle holders.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OlM0DosplkY/Tq6f42NRfHI/AAAAAAAAF1g/OYTyo4YT85A/s1600-h/IMG_34093.jpg"><img title="IMG_3409" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_3409" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZONhO6uMHlc/Tq6f5FUOpHI/AAAAAAAAF1o/8U6BRIKqi1s/IMG_3409_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>   a few painted pumpkins inspired by <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2011/10/happiest-pumpkins-in-town.html">Meg over at Whatever</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PcmV1JOCm-E/Tq6f5urUvtI/AAAAAAAAF1w/KtluA73A0f0/s1600-h/IMG_33963.jpg"><img title="IMG_3396" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="304" alt="IMG_3396" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2t_KcHHlVm4/Tq6f5wzObaI/AAAAAAAAF14/ttrNB5tS0ZQ/IMG_3396_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Eib_6DA6Ri0/Tq6f6QJaCUI/AAAAAAAAF2A/-KdsCAJnlic/s1600-h/pumpkins2011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="pumpkins2011" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="pumpkins2011" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mv2QMLIhpGw/Tq6f6y29NDI/AAAAAAAAF2I/lf2jka8xRMo/pumpkins2011_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PcmV1JOCm-E/Tq6f5urUvtI/AAAAAAAAF1w/KtluA73A0f0/s1600-h/IMG_33963.jpg"></a></p> <p></p> <p>all set for tonight…should be interesting…Trick or Treat in the SNOW!!!!</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-16024132927268904202011-10-28T08:35:00.001-04:002011-10-28T08:35:37.173-04:001st snow<p> </p> <p>8:33am</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fG8n90PBWBg/TqqhjrWG4qI/AAAAAAAAFys/dzRYSbQl_7M/s1600-h/snow%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="snow" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="snow" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uvXwL4nGepU/TqqhkCQfj4I/AAAAAAAAFy0/E4EwmVah65o/snow_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>took us a few minutes to get the winter gear out.</p> <p>the kids are in snow heaven!</p> <p>hubby is looking for the sleds.</p> <p>I’m going to enjoy a second cup of coffee by the fire.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qIdtbtL6PSI/TqqhkxKHDoI/AAAAAAAAFy8/E0fhPXiZn4I/s1600-h/snowfirst%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="snowfirst" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="342" alt="snowfirst" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GVCyH1ahgOA/TqqhlfYwJOI/AAAAAAAAFzE/Dj_QAzuJtFY/snowfirst_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ne8Wt4iOW2I/TqqhlqjC--I/AAAAAAAAFzM/xViDsrfTfug/s1600-h/snowsmile%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="snowsmile" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="snowsmile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FbHMvZYKECM/TqqhmImGpXI/AAAAAAAAFzU/au1ub1QRu0E/snowsmile_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" border="0" /></a></p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-61873115189513800932011-10-20T07:45:00.001-04:002011-10-20T07:45:07.212-04:00Saving our pennies<p>the kids asked for chores!!</p> <p>so we tried out a chore list to see how they would do…..and they loved it!!!</p> <p>i wanted to come up with 10 chores each week….and one extra to earn .25 for a church project.</p> <p>Make Bed….i expect them to make their bed right when they get up…5 times in a week…they have 2 days they don’t have to….i think once they get in the routine of doing this i will faze it out of the chore list and just expect them to have this done every morning.</p> <p>Dust….i let them each pick one room in the house….i hide 10 pennies…and as they look for the pennies they dust….this way they dust in all the right places and they think its fun!!</p> <p>Basket Pick-Up….at the bottom of the stairs they each have their own basket (for me to put things that need to go upstairs) When i call for a “basket pick-up!” they get their basket and go around the house looking for their stuff they they left out, they need to then bring it upstairs and put the stuff away…they can fill in the circle when the basket is returned to the stairs empty.</p> <p>I also leave a blank chore…for during the week when i ask them to do something….clean off the bathroom sink, match socks, empty the dishwasher.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ieN9SFYISYg/TqAJt9ibGfI/AAAAAAAAFxo/8u7Bcg5X8Us/s1600-h/IMG_33004.jpg"><img title="IMG_3300" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="299" alt="IMG_3300" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gXkC-qHI1WA/TqAJuC93LuI/AAAAAAAAFxw/QlPsLd2F5zc/IMG_3300_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="365" border="0" /></a></p> <p>after i knew the written chore list would work i typed one up….so now all i have to do is print one out each week.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fgxdC4pR-CQ/TqAJubf3OMI/AAAAAAAAFx4/Me6bcVWGZ8g/s1600-h/IMG_33023.jpg"><img title="IMG_3302" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3302" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-egPt5EEc1VI/TqAJu21LHmI/AAAAAAAAFyA/3tJic-YyzfQ/IMG_3302_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>the first week went great, second week…not so great.</p> <p>i was ready to forget the whole thing because i had to nag them to finish their chores….but i am finding that they are highly motivated by this system, if i can just keep my cool and use gentle reminders…and they are saving EVERY $1.</p> <p>every penny, nickel and dime is going towards…..can you guess???</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p5hPAuYpgZw/TqAJvemOhLI/AAAAAAAAFyI/alOAf6ooESw/s1600-h/mm3.jpg"><img title="mm" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="mm" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WVUylDpKFU4/TqAJv1aKgnI/AAAAAAAAFyQ/4x6A1nWGBUQ/mm_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>they decorated their “banks” with Mickey Mouse stickers….we are planning our first trip to DISNEY in the spring….so exciting!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dc0aP8E7D24/TqAJwDSIs-I/AAAAAAAAFyY/ivQe-s_3gxE/s1600-h/IMG_33853.jpg"><img title="IMG_3385" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3385" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0fSGJKtQXwI/TqAJwlzWiaI/AAAAAAAAFyg/TZGOLvj-80w/IMG_3385_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>so…fellow bloggers…any advice? where to stay? what not to miss? what to miss? I have started research for this trip and i am totally overwhelmed by all the information!!! I would love to know what worked for your family…..</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-25652349795101416162011-10-18T20:14:00.001-04:002011-10-18T20:14:59.538-04:00this and that<p>this is a group of pictures that has taken WAY too long to get on the wall….beach pictures from last years trip to the Outer Banks and Charleston in the spring.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dh3fOUxh0iQ/Tp4WXxfcE8I/AAAAAAAAFu0/Lrno9U4jkSw/s1600-h/IMG_3371%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3371" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3371" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JC39WBoayzw/Tp4WYFGJRYI/AAAAAAAAFu8/IZcYZVO_V8I/IMG_3371_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>i am in awe that my blue hydrangeas are now green and wine color…perfect fall flowers.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Vc4Qr3e2wlU/Tp4WYoJGQCI/AAAAAAAAFvE/pRPmtJkNSAM/s1600-h/IMG_3379%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3379" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3379" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CYIAbmNiQ6g/Tp4WZHLODTI/AAAAAAAAFvM/EDav-5u_zeQ/IMG_3379_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>i am trying to decide what color to paint this bench….i am thinking a turquoise color to brighten up the navy dining room…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lw4TAMl4D4A/Tp4WZrPKSXI/AAAAAAAAFvU/aowkYpTkkJw/s1600-h/IMG_3372%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3372" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3372" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UcRQdZm1iNk/Tp4WaPzOLMI/AAAAAAAAFvc/KcTcUeAcTGI/IMG_3372_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>      </p> <p>we are crazy about fried eggplant around here…eggplant parm, eggplant lasagna, and even right out of the pan with a little salt and pepper…yum!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3uHaLBPyO7w/Tp4WaWeAo3I/AAAAAAAAFvk/6C1ch-nuwUs/s1600-h/IMG_3316%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3316" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3316" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u80RLYQwGuE/Tp4WazlrKgI/AAAAAAAAFvs/7eRVy7kqmrE/IMG_3316_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>we are having an amazing fall…..the kids are still wearing shorts! and last weekend we went to the Cape and we were on the beach…in October!!! </p> <p>the kids had a half day a couple weeks ago…so we decided to go to one of our favorite spots…..<a href="http://ccbella.blogspot.com/2011/06/summer-living.html">Naumkeag</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1R_NQzXqoKk/Tp4WbY1hplI/AAAAAAAAFv0/V9tzgu-FntI/s1600-h/IMG_3327%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3327" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3327" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gwIABZ65cBo/Tp4Wb7bgx3I/AAAAAAAAFv8/P6TtNJMYICU/IMG_3327_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>the kids got right to work on a couple of fairy gardens…while i enjoyed the view.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vxOi1E5uvYc/Tp4WcatWtxI/AAAAAAAAFwE/31XRk9_xAJ0/s1600-h/IMG_3337%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3337" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3337" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Vrh1aGtaMiY/Tp4WcsBcEPI/AAAAAAAAFwM/OntUv0QZNrk/IMG_3337_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q4IqWJupTQs/Tp4Wc-Grd4I/AAAAAAAAFwU/nrKw8oGGjKY/s1600-h/IMG_3348%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3348" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3348" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tzt99nQUeIM/Tp4WdYGaZsI/AAAAAAAAFwc/E2CqIUCGtss/IMG_3348_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0JdoLcMzwKM/Tp4Wdji479I/AAAAAAAAFwk/KgWK4UKYZYc/s1600-h/IMG_3339%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3339" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3339" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bsyDpgHLtCY/Tp4WecJ4GsI/AAAAAAAAFws/NGOAMVgb9PY/IMG_3339_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>we even did the house tour….AMAZING!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LTQODEjzHPs/Tp4We0rM_oI/AAAAAAAAFw0/KQD1H7EIYEc/s1600-h/IMG_3344%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3344" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3344" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zMUyhL5sSoY/Tp4WfbPJybI/AAAAAAAAFw8/aHmxPiZ7xQA/IMG_3344_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-l5-lAoyP1PY/Tp4Wfsbm8mI/AAAAAAAAFxE/76dLUFZ9CgU/s1600-h/IMG_3349%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3349" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3349" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-z4bfjsYnZko/Tp4Wfz5zy2I/AAAAAAAAFxM/fU_1AdDR3LU/IMG_3349_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>   </p> <p>and lastly i leave you with this….our shower walls.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_LxY5XyIHU8/Tp4WgQBr3AI/AAAAAAAAFxU/DQ40ZhQuGJE/s1600-h/IMG_3297%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3297" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="545" alt="IMG_3297" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oYEyU_4yKl0/Tp4WgqQosMI/AAAAAAAAFxc/9lYlRodHQNg/IMG_3297_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="447" border="0" /></a>     </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Happy Fall everyone!</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-24646742667076247672011-10-05T08:28:00.001-04:002011-10-05T08:28:32.796-04:00Hello<p>anybody out there???</p> <p>what is going on??? now that the 2 kids are off to school….i have more time for myself….but i can’t seem to come up with one interesting blog post.</p> <p>I'm in limbo…my days are pretty boring.</p> <p>i clean…..finally got around to cleaning out my closest, my car,the kids’ rooms…the junk drawer is even organized….actually ALL the drawers in the house are organized….Boring.</p> <p>i eat….totally emotionally eating these days….I'm surprised I'm not eating right now.</p> <p>i shop….yup….i can get a lot of shopping done when i don’t have the kiddos with me….i have already started the Christmas shopping…i know right….crazy.</p> <p>you might even be saying….this girl needs a job…i know…..i really do! is there a job out there that involves shopping, cleaning and blogging???</p> <p>the kids??? they are great….</p> <p>Cooper is loving soccer, Kindergarten, and learning how to tie his shoes!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rfkmNVvfQ1I/ToxNac7IIZI/AAAAAAAAFuk/HtmFTn1wrl0/s1600-h/IMG_3309%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3309" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="IMG_3309" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1YZKxO0BhQw/ToxNa9J-z-I/AAAAAAAAFuo/vcKuFr9Wm8I/IMG_3309_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Caroline is loving Irish Step class, soccer, and wiggling all her loose teeth!</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--Q8bf5KXbB4/ToxNbfONC_I/AAAAAAAAFus/rppJgpvYkVE/s1600-h/IMG_3312%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3312" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_3312" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dARVgXuhhks/ToxNb0ihLtI/AAAAAAAAFuw/lcrZhqYG37M/IMG_3312_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-26950790952469471722011-09-01T11:58:00.001-04:002011-09-01T12:00:10.052-04:00Cooper’s 1st day of K<p>i am a big mess typing this post,</p> <p>everything blurry…. from the tears,</p> <p>and the knot in my stomach,</p> <p>ache in my heart.</p> <p>oh the drama!!! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MkNPIN2uC7M/Tl-rnM-gedI/AAAAAAAAFtU/LOq49_5EYOY/s1600-h/k%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="k" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="k" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ptuR4kzAg8o/Tl-rn3FgLHI/AAAAAAAAFtY/CqQmYAt_lYA/k_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>this guy is off to Kindergarten!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DFu1fwD2jQ0/Tl-roVIAiaI/AAAAAAAAFtc/ceYoaBwy0Cw/s1600-h/kcoop%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="kcoop" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="kcoop" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ffsC4SooJ0I/Tl-ro6-NCbI/AAAAAAAAFtg/Gm4-D5I-NDU/kcoop_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>hubby took the day off to watch both kiddos get on the bus…..</p> <p>and to help me get through the day.    </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q8CphXRQ9W0/Tl-rpqlYUtI/AAAAAAAAFtk/OjwkxO2hUjs/s1600-h/kdaddy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="kdaddy" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="kdaddy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KBoZeAxtJG0/Tl-rqJI1-jI/AAAAAAAAFto/Ve9Obtiz4pA/kdaddy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>i am a wreck.</p> <p>i have been emotionally eating for <strike>weeks</strike> days!</p> <p>i have even had crazy thoughts of wanting another baby!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AYFh4Qp6oQA/Tl-rqYl8jvI/AAAAAAAAFts/L0X_RDrSZAc/s1600-h/k2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="k2" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="k2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zZPKr_wWcfI/Tl-rrAo8XDI/AAAAAAAAFtw/ezhModYUOtE/k2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Caroline being so grown up, excited for her little brother!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1ta3zB52q8M/Tl-rrhbeuHI/AAAAAAAAFt0/iGl5SFW-BC8/s1600-h/klulu%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="klulu" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="604" alt="klulu" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tqnZ7_2PtYc/Tl-rsCJs7kI/AAAAAAAAFt4/lMpE-SwQpSg/klulu_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WuadWN_g43Q/Tl-rs58g3OI/AAAAAAAAFt8/luGaqRFr3fg/s1600-h/kschool%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="kschool" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="kschool" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sStrKbSIy8s/Tl-rtXRNA-I/AAAAAAAAFuA/3CAousoVDRY/kschool_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  he kissed us goodbye…</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7mNmXvOgMIw/Tl-rt0zM23I/AAAAAAAAFuE/tWptVT4L5NA/s1600-h/kbusstop%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="kbusstop" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="kbusstop" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JOEhOPRW_Yk/Tl-ruUHx8XI/AAAAAAAAFuI/XQjsOlxalek/kbusstop_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>and never looked back.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ovo_zFO9eWM/Tl-rvDFZOcI/AAAAAAAAFuM/x0ib_FH83u4/s1600-h/kbus%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="kbus" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="kbus" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M66wiBMHEOg/Tl-rvoNbsEI/AAAAAAAAFuQ/8P-s9CTgA_M/kbus_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>i need more tissues…..and a drink…..with some chocolate cake.</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-6892065213982600962011-08-31T17:44:00.001-04:002011-08-31T17:44:03.453-04:00Caroline’s 1st Day of 2nd Grade<p> i’m not a fan of “back to school”,</p> <p>but they seem to be ready,</p> <p>even if i’m not.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T7HglQSg1hw/Tl6rDEodtsI/AAAAAAAAFsk/IfoYOCjoFGM/s1600-h/school3.jpg"><img title="school" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="726" alt="school" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Sc-euiqX7-8/Tl6rD-Bi69I/AAAAAAAAFso/1rteXTE9jnE/school_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>all smiles,</p> <p>excited,</p> <p>“a bit nervous, but more excited,” said Cooper.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jmaOYVdL_Co/Tl6rEcuXFLI/AAAAAAAAFss/2B-0pQfRxAI/s1600-h/schoolready3.jpg"><img title="schoolready" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="schoolready" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bjBUrCN1jWU/Tl6rElOE-LI/AAAAAAAAFsw/EF-K3TET0TE/schoolready_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>waiting for the bus,</p> <p>a beautiful, sunny morning.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-t2iNqQIVw5U/Tl6rFL_BjRI/AAAAAAAAFs0/Vcm35FjEVcE/s1600-h/school20123.jpg"><img title="school2012" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="429" alt="school2012" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QglXfnFWnSA/Tl6rFkSNdxI/AAAAAAAAFs4/rWi3R6Sr2_w/school2012_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p> Caroline’s 1st day as a 2nd grader,</p> <p>she gets a locker,</p> <p>and is on the 2nd floor of the building..with the big kids.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ts6K3iJvB5Q/Tl6rGIi6a-I/AAAAAAAAFs8/ctUPPEdmH2A/s1600-h/schoolbackpack3.jpg"><img title="schoolbackpack" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="schoolbackpack" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mJg97FvV5rg/Tl6rGkmg3dI/AAAAAAAAFtA/Io29mbAAFQU/schoolbackpack_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Cooper and i waved goodbye as the bus went up the street,</p> <p>he was so excited,</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e568ScY6g8c/Tl6rHGpYyJI/AAAAAAAAFtE/Rnu4bfIHIqg/s1600-h/schoolcoop3.jpg"><img title="schoolcoop" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="schoolcoop" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5N2SA00aiCk/Tl6rHg-xCbI/AAAAAAAAFtI/tIH9QplKc0A/schoolcoop_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>because now it was his turn to FINALLY check out his</p> <p>Kindergarten classroom!!! </p> <p>he gets to go ALL day,</p> <p>he has his own cubby,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GlQhM7z12Uo/Tl6rILuduZI/AAAAAAAAFtM/3XC7r3Pd4Xc/s1600-h/schoolk3.jpg"><img title="schoolk" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="schoolk" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j8FiY5LwsDc/Tl6rIr7zSgI/AAAAAAAAFtQ/KWpGeclM1gQ/schoolk_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>he is <strong>SO  READY</strong> to get on the big yellow school bus tomorrow morning……even if i’m not ready.</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351366336684696971.post-36176268146150766932011-08-22T12:08:00.001-04:002011-08-22T12:08:09.915-04:00Boston on the cheap<p>last on our summer list…..Trip to Boston to visit Uncle Brian!!!</p> <p>we love the city!!!</p> <p>so much to see, so much to do!!!</p> <p>did you know that Target sponsors $1 Friday night admission to the Children’s Museum??  We knew it was going to be a zoo but we couldn’t pass it up…..we went from 5-7pm and flew through the whole museum….when we left there was still a line out the door….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-swtPLs5Z4QA/TlJ-p4lrokI/AAAAAAAAFqc/bQpjM9wnPqM/s1600-h/boston3%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="boston" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="boston" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OK55gNaPcac/TlJ-qkDi-CI/AAAAAAAAFqg/p0ypH8jgymA/boston_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-umoo8poYyf0/TlJ-rKsbIzI/AAAAAAAAFqk/SSiQ--45wE4/s1600-h/bostonweb3.jpg"><img title="bostonweb" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="bostonweb" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-w68ERVZDMhc/TlJ-robYr2I/AAAAAAAAFqo/oE9io-ubReY/bostonweb_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>1st thing the next morning we headed downtown,</p> <p>a quick hello to the harbor seals at the aquarium,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HtM1QgJw3fE/TlJ-r23eRUI/AAAAAAAAFqs/8luynW1v0sA/s1600-h/bostonseals3.jpg"><img title="bostonseals" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="bostonseals" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xklxZ9y_NC0/TlJ-sUpAVII/AAAAAAAAFqw/gMvx4re4vVs/bostonseals_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>and we hopped on the city’s boat ferry</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9JF8sQwi_4U/TlJ-s1WfSaI/AAAAAAAAFq0/GEXOfcFOBCs/s1600-h/bostont3.jpg"><img title="bostont" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="bostont" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-D0UUirvPAjU/TlJ-tM-cfwI/AAAAAAAAFq4/pT70XdQjDHI/bostont_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>for a great view of the city!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aIqm_AMI320/TlJ-th8Dt1I/AAAAAAAAFq8/1rUBnpxaEl0/s1600-h/boston23.jpg"><img title="boston2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="boston2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xANJKZFxQE0/TlJ-t8AIj2I/AAAAAAAAFrA/42E1zrWUEpM/boston2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>and for $1.70 each, kids free, it took us across the harbor to the USS Constitution!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-y6ZMpfuepr8/TlJ-uhpOkYI/AAAAAAAAFrE/X5omiJOUvN4/s1600-h/boston63.jpg"><img title="boston6" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="boston6" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7PP9eQiIOq8/TlJ-vK8lzaI/AAAAAAAAFrI/vX5KVboXCT4/boston6_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>one happy little boy!!! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RYHKjOymz_g/TlJ-vuka0sI/AAAAAAAAFrM/i5uFOuib4K0/s1600-h/boston33.jpg"><img title="boston3" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="boston3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q5yGgH_rPNw/TlJ-wJB37HI/AAAAAAAAFrQ/l5Zlqsj7bSQ/boston3_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>did i mention there was free admission onto the ship????</p> <p>just make sure you bring your picture ID…its an active navy ship and security is tight! we found this out the hard way…i forgot my ID and had to spend a <strike>nice quiet</strike> hour by myself in the visitors center…while the kids explored the ship.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WTtnUmxJPIo/TlJ-wokhkPI/AAAAAAAAFrU/NPGuYqyREso/s1600-h/boston43.jpg"><img title="boston4" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="boston4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6LLdKTWG8MQ/TlJ-xA98ddI/AAAAAAAAFrY/f89XAcG60bI/boston4_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>so i put hubby in charge of picture taking and he got this great one of coop putting the flag up!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5jSSU7fCPw0/TlJ-xuT1pTI/AAAAAAAAFrc/ugzN2o0OkJ0/s1600-h/boston53.jpg"><img title="boston5" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="boston5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NudbmqMc3YE/TlJ-yMCmPcI/AAAAAAAAFrg/90MXoru-zl0/boston5_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>next we started walking the freedom trail…and man the city was hot!!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4LFfSxkniU0/TlJ-yqUWQfI/AAAAAAAAFrk/zoav_qtqU6g/s1600-h/bostontrail3.jpg"><img title="bostontrail" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="bostontrail" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AgovIQW_yz4/TlJ-y-dheMI/AAAAAAAAFro/74s3p1fRvss/bostontrail_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>next stop…. the Bunker Hill Memorial</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Lkla2f0dHjg/TlJ-zbL3p2I/AAAAAAAAFrs/lUZfV9AcfPk/s1600-h/boston83.jpg"><img title="boston8" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="boston8" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lD9i4fNdnsU/TlJ-z-MgY7I/AAAAAAAAFrw/dUq5jTUz6m4/boston8_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>up 295 steps….and down 295 steps,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OtX4Z1Bon74/TlJ-0XLcuDI/AAAAAAAAFr0/405bW3GGFZU/s1600-h/boston73.jpg"><img title="boston7" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="boston7" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0amL9Y28e1Y/TlJ-0h_gFUI/AAAAAAAAFr4/jl44rqAyW2c/boston7_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>after lunch at Joe’s Bar & Grill, and a round of delicious frozen mudslides we headed to the Greenway’s water fountains to cool off!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7QZlwLm6VbU/TlJ-1iw1KkI/AAAAAAAAFr8/4P8u1D3WIII/s1600-h/bostonwater3.jpg"><img title="bostonwater" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="766" alt="bostonwater" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IljVrWnYphA/TlJ-2dEFOpI/AAAAAAAAFsA/JeFgw34knK0/bostonwater_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-koehHcrvWsM/TlJ-3A8hszI/AAAAAAAAFsE/IFRW4HMlh9U/s1600-h/bostonfountain3.jpg"><img title="bostonfountain" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="bostonfountain" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6EXbW0kkJy8/TlJ-3s79a8I/AAAAAAAAFsI/-R32FMgNh6A/bostonfountain_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>last stop….Red Bull was sponsoring a <a href="http://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/Video/cliff-diving-boston-021243071196835">cliff diving competition</a> off of the ICA building into the harbor…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XdvomudcKcA/TlJ-4A7mMsI/AAAAAAAAFsM/18602GXGdjs/s1600-h/boston93.jpg"><img title="boston9" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="boston9" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DwM-ro6fZZQ/TlJ-4Zi3yfI/AAAAAAAAFsQ/nWAzRM3YQ9g/boston9_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>what??!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dPRvVCW5Fmo/TlJ-4yhTQsI/AAAAAAAAFsU/iGYlykBx1Z8/s1600-h/boston103.jpg"><img title="boston10" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="271" alt="boston10" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-713ug1V4c3M/TlJ-5PpnRKI/AAAAAAAAFsY/KDwhKRXX_5k/boston10_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>   </p> <p>pretty crazy!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_R-9Pfs6_l4/TlJ-5jlakrI/AAAAAAAAFsc/7ace5kBLUOE/s1600-h/bostonjump23.jpg"><img title="bostonjump2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="604" alt="bostonjump2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pJpazY62OmA/TlJ-6QcX7II/AAAAAAAAFsg/DAwpjUjkyHI/bostonjump2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p></p> <p>our day ended back at Uncle Brian’s house, ordering take-out, and early bedtimes for two tired kiddos!!!</p> Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776953499294259186noreply@blogger.com2