Go Rome Braves!!!

We went to opening day at the Rome Braves with our good friends Amy, Adam, Brock, & Breea. We had such a great time. The seats were awesome & the kids loved every minute of it. They all had their gloves just in case a fly ball came our way. It didn't but Jackson & Breea did get on the big screen kiss cam!! They both turned red faced but I thought it was cute. At the end of the game they put on an awesome fireworks show and then we were able to go down right next to the field & take some great pictures and then head over to the clubhouse for autographs. I really thought they would fall asleep on the ride home but I was wrong. They talked about that game all the way home. Guess we will be going back!!

80's day

This week at school was spirit week at Jackson's school. He had hat day, silly sock day, sports day, tacky day & my favorite, 80's day. So I took off to the junk store to find something for him to wear. I found the ugliest pair of pants I could find & a very big YMCA shirt. I also found the old 80's style headband all for the total of $3.10. Can't beat that. I tried to bleach his pants but that didn't work so I tight rolled them instead and yes I remember how. Jason cut the sleeves off his shirt & the next morning I fixed his hair into a mohawk. He was really excited about that. Jackson & his friend Samuel were the only boys in class to dress up in 80's attire. Are we good Mom's or what.

Easter 2010

We had a very busy Easter this year. First up was an Easter party & egg hunt at school. He was pretty excited about it. Nathan was gonna go help but when he got up that morning he was pretty sick so Daddy took him to see the doctor. So he had to miss the school party because he has strep. Jackson had a good time & got lots of cool eggs. After the egg hunt I took him to see the Easter bunny with one of his best friends from school, Samuel. He told the Easter Bunny that his brother was sick and that is why he couldn't be there.

On Saturday we headed over to Nanny & Pop's for an Easter lunch and egg hunt. It was a great day filled with tons of great food, friends & family. This was Nathan's 1st egg hunt & it didn't take long for him to get the hang of it. Jackson on the other hand is a pro at egg hunts. By the time we left that evening both boys were worn out but excited that the Easter bunny was coming that night.

Jason had to work Sunday morning so he missed the boys getting up but Mommy took lots of pictures for him. Jackson woke his brother up & took off downstairs to see if the Easter bunny filled their wagons up again. Guess what, he did & filled them with lots of cool stuff. Not alot of candy (thank you Easter Bunny) but lots of other fun stuff.

Show & Tell Daddy

Today was show & tell Daddy. Kids got to bring their Daddy's to school & talk about their jobs. Jason managed a surprise Jackson & his class. We told Jackson that Daddy had to go to work & ask to get off so he could come. Truth was that Jason was already off and was only going in so he could pick up a cop car to surprise Jackson. He did. All the other kids went first. (they were saving the best for last, hee hee) Jackson told the class about his Daddy & then Jason talked about safety, strangers & not to be afraid of police men. Then we took the class outside to see the car. They were all excited, especially Jackson. They were allowed to sit in the front & back seat. Of course I was there to take pictures!!

Spring Ball!!!

Spring baseball is finally here. Well ball season is here, Spring not so much. It has still been pretty chilly for ball but true die hard ball players are playing. Jackson is really excited about this season and Nathan wants to go out there with Brudder. Jason is head coaching this season and he is loving it. We have a really great set of kids & coaches. Couple more years Nathan. So far 1 loss & 1 win. Not bad. More to come but here are a few pics....

December 2009

I know this is late. But better late than never. Right? Things have just been crazy. We started the month out with Nathan getting tubes in his ears. It was a very quick surgery. Barb went with me and of course Nathan loved that. He was in a great mood before but when he came back he wasn't very happy. Very cranky until he took a pretty good nap and when he woke from the nap he was the same ole Nathan. Happy & playful. The tubes have been great. No more ear infections!!
We then moved to Jackson's 5th Birthday. 5, really? It just doesn't seem right. My first born is 5. He had his party at Jump for Joey's. This was the 1st year he got to invite all his friends. Baseball & school friends. He was very excited. He got alot of really cool toys & this year he wanted a Lightening McQueen & Mater cake. After his party his friends Brock & Breea got to come over & have his 1st sleepover. They got to stay up a little late to watch a movie & eat popcorn. Then off to bed. They all slept in sleeping bags on Jackson's floor. It took about an hour for them all to go to sleep but that was fine. The next morning we all got up & ate a great breakfast. It was a great way to top off his birthday party weekend.
Next up. Christmas!!! What a Christmas it was. I think this was my best one yet. I can honestly say that there was no drama. Or maybe I didn't see any drama. We had several family parties & then on Christmas Day Nanny, Pops, Uncle Bubbie & Aunt Mara came over. Jason smoked his 1st turkey. He was very nervous but it was awesome!! I was very proud of him and he's only gonna get better at it. We are taking requests for next year so anyone who wants one let us know.
The boys were overwhelmed with gifts. Santa was very good to them. Jackson got drums, skates, nerf gun & cowboy boots from his brother. Jason & I got him a Monster Jam game for the Wii & he has played that everyday since. He is so good at it. Nathan got a tricycle from Santa plus several Elmo & Mickey toys. Jackson asked Santa to bring him an outside toy. Nathan loves it too. He also got his own toy box from Nanny & Pops plus several other things. But the boys favorite gift came from Uncle Bubbie, Aunt Mara, Nanny & Pops. They got a monster truck as Jackson calls it. It's a battery powered 4x4 truck. It even has it's own radio which everyone knows Jackson loves music. They are very cute riding down the road in it. On the weekend after Christmas we went to Alabama. Ate a great dinner & then the boys got to open even more presents. Nathan got a barn with all the animals that are in a barn and 2 Mickey's. He carries both Mickey's everywhere. Jackson got monster trucks & a movie that we have watched several times already. This was just a blessful Christmas.
We then got invited to the Science museum with Brock & Breea. This place is awesome. We will be going back. We spent the entire day there. Jackson was amazed with everything there & it didn't hurt that he got to spend the day with his best friend Brock either. After the museum he got to go home with Brock & spend the night with him. That was extra awesome. (this is what he told me) He had a great time over there & was asked back. Which we all know that means he behaved!!!
Lastly was New Years. We went to Amanda & Greg's. It was a calm but very fun evening. The kids behaved. All 6 of them. (Chase went to his Mom's) The men stayed outside cooking wings and the women played Phase 10. At midnight we all went outside & shot off a few fireworks. Then the men started playing poker & we finished our game. Mason was the 1st to fall asleep at 1:00, Nathan at 1:30. Jackson stayed up until we got home at 2:30. Good Job Jackson!! It was such a relaxing evening with great friends & all our great kids. I am in such amazement what great kids they are turning into, Brennan & Will. I have seen these kids their entire life & they are such awesome people. Mandy, JJ, Amanda, & Greg should be very proud and I know they are. I just wanted to express what great kids they are and how much I love them. I too am proud of them.
Next up 2010. This will be a better year for all. We have alot coming up & I can't wait. Love to all my family & friends. Thanks for being a part of our life. Jason & I are very thankful for you all.
Much Love!!!


Oh yeah-I will get pics up for the month of December as soon as I can.

Nathan's rough day.

We went Sunday outside getting ready for Christmas, I know it's not even Thanksgiving but we don't turn anything on until after Thanksgiving. We just get ready so we can enjoy them longer. The kids were everywhere. Where ever Jackson went Nathan was right behind him. Trying to keep up but he just couldn't. So Nathan got a few boo boos on his face. Poor guy, he had a rough one. A few days later he got to eat yogurt by himself. You can see in the pics that I don't think the sores on his face were bothering him anymore. I think he painted himself & the high chair instead of eating it.