Elsie's Challenge!!!

Fab Elsie posted this fun challenge on her blog! things to do before your next birthday! here goes...(jacy, i know you'll love this, it's a list!!!)

31 things...


*take a photography class

*lose 30 more pounds

*be more patient with my kiddos

*get away with just jason

*paint

*visit a place i've never been

*do something creative, everyday

*do something glorious and spontaneous!

*get rid of the clutter!

*go camping with my 4 boys(hubby,kids)

*cut my hair

*get a layout published

*repaint the bedroom

*read

*do something i've never done before

*learn another language

*learn to surf

*scrapbook more

*get our finances in order

*visit old friends

*run a marathon

*finish some projects

*get organized

*be a better housekeeper

*take a family vacation

*join the 365 project

*remeber that everyday counts

summer nights are almost over...

this is the scene from the window in the kitchen, right now in real time...Colby and Jonah watering more than the plants. this is a nightly occurence. Except, tonight Colby decided to water Jonah! poor squish...I can't help but laugh, it is really is quite funny. here are the pics...judge for yourself.

what a *stinker*! and he knows it!
what are we going to do about this one! just love him i guess.
but, Jonah does'nt seen to be to upset!
james is really liking his CYT camp! He's the actor! just like his momma! He has a recital this Friday! can't wait to see it! i'm sure he'll be great! look at the trouble on their faces...Colby got a haircut! sure looks like Daddy when his hair is short...i love it! so beautiful...
no denying these two are brothers.

Jonah had his 1 year well check and shots yesterday. He did great! He's progressing just wonderfully and weighs 30lbs and is off the charts for weight! is height is 33in. that's 97th percentile! He's growing like a weed! this pic is before the shots. I did'nt get one of the shots because i had to hold him. he is STRONG! almost walking! and has willingly given up the paci...now to get rid of the bottle...ugh.

one week down...one to go

sorry about the blurry pic. The kids did'nt stop moving long enough for a pic. But I did get good videos. VBS is over! It went better than I expected and I had some great helpers! The kids really liked it! Here they are at the recital. so darn cute! When all the kids were asked thier fave part of VBS they all said *the Bible stories with Miss Cydne!* Now they'll probably ask me to do it next year...

This is James group. They were the best behaved group! all 7 year olds. who knew!

After that we had a pizza lunch at Christy's house and the kiddos played and had lunch while the mom's had salad and talked. this is Colby's new *spidey hat*

...and this is a pic of the moss growing on our table in the front yard...gross, but also beautiful in an artisic way.


tonight Nana, Grumps and I had a night out! We got an invite to a television preview where we gave our opinion of the programs! it was interesting. the shows were AWFUL! and i am the biggest *tv junkie* i know! OH and since when do babysitters make $15.00 an hour!!???!! wowsers! i'm so used to Shelby that when i actually have to pay, it hurts!



look at Jonah...his eyes are captivating...Jamser watering the plants out front. so cute

this is our life.
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favorites...it's August!

Lately Jonah really*loves* to be outside! As soon as the door opens he is off to crawl in the grass or play in the pool or swing! but his favorite palce is under the play structure...he likes it there the best. it's really cute to watch him play. he's so content under there.

He is really getting cute. He's so blonde and has thinned out a bit. I really think he will be walking very soon. He pulls up on everything and cruises! it's so cool to watch. He talks alot too. real words! like *uh-oh* and *eee-oooo* for peek*a*boo. also, baby and ball. and of course * ma-ma* and *da-da*.I actually got him to say Colby! just once, but it was so clear. CRAZY! He laughs alot, but the people who make him laugh the most are James and Colby. that is the greatest sound in the world...
as for James and Colby's *fave* summer hot spot. It's the Santee Pool. We are seriously there EVERYDAY! no joke. for at least 2-4 hours! but the boys love it!

look at Jamser go! and that foot belongs to Colby! believe it or not! they are turning into fishes!

look at Squish! he loves the water!

i can sorta relax... almost. just getting through these last *dog days of summer* and the last months of deployment...soon we'll all be a family again. we miss you daddy.

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summer time rolls...

Tomorrow marks the last 2 weeks of summer vacation and my boot camp. I am looking forward to getting off the *summer roller coaster*. What a whirl-wind 2 months it's been. We have been busy everyday with something or other. Looking forward to the slow pace of fall....and my lova to come home! just got word today thst he will be coming home a week earlier that last expected! yeah! i miss you, sug. <3 Next week the boys and I are doing Vacation Bible School at the SCUMC! I am volunteering as a leader. should be fun. Then Jamser starts theatre camp for 1 week then it's back to school! We have to go school shopping sometime next week, for both boys! here is are a few pics of the boys at the pool.Colby and Jonah found a ladybug pool and they had a great time harassing it! look at Squishiee's face in this pic! classic, like don't put that thing near me!
here is a pic of the big knuckle head! i really need to do a photo shoot of just James...he'd love that. and i need some nice new pics of him.

Happy birthday, baby 3...

look who's one!!! he made it! it's been quite a year for Jonah! aaawwweee, he' was so little. Now look at him in his 35 pound glory! I'm amazed he survives Colby's wrath.but we made it! for better or worse. He's so funny. We had a little family cake for Big Squish tonight after dinner. Again he would not touch it. I've never met a 1 year old afraid of cake! especially my one year old! I had to smoosh his hand in it and only then did he finally eat some. silly.his brothers did'nt hesitate to dive into the cake!i had to take about 30 pics before i got him to smile! he is so serious! earlier in the day we went to see *The Simpsons Movie* real funny! i enjoyed it. Jamser LOVED it! Colby's fave part is when Bart rides his scooter through town *nakey boy*. that's all we heard about all day! the boys were good! they are so much better at the movies now! it's almost pleasant! :) not much else to report...have soccer in the morn and probably swim after that! oh, the summer days....loves

mud brothers...

so, as we were watering the plants tonight, Colby and Jonah decided to dig in the mud!!! It was like *Lord of the Flies* Colby was smearing mud on himself like war paint and he even smeared some on Jonah. Then proceeded to pour handfuls of dirt in ihs hair....oh my the tub was disgusting. But they had a good time. and thats all that matters.look at those *baby blues*
A hummingbird came to visit.
just some sweet kisses to pass on to Daddy you will be thrilled to know that I organized my *scrap* space!!! looks nice, huh? someone is dying to see *the simpsons movie*!maybe this weekend....Went to the Santee YMCA today(everyday)! Our friends came to play! sharing grapes...adorablewe had fun! Colby sure can swim now~ he's underwater and holding his breathe and doing strokes!!! weeks ago i didn't think he would ever get in the water alone...now he goes down the slide and wow! swimmin lessons are paying off and he's having a wonderful summer! AND!!!! we have had NO poo-poo accidents! He's telling me now!!! YEAH for Colby! this is from class this morning. what a different kid!
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