Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Summer Fun Days

We had a nice visit from my old college roomie and her husband and son. Josh is a US Marshall and had genuine handcuffs on him (along with a badge and a gun) and Garrett played the bad guy.




Okay, to explain this picture.... We visited Mount Vernon with Josh and Leana and this little fella is the main attraction as you walk in. I happened to have a McDonald french fry in my purse and he is munching on it. Super funny.


Josh, Leana, and Will Wright. What a beautiful family!



This is what Garrett and Abbey were interested in at George Washington's House.










Eating eggs Benedict for breakfast. Surprisingly my kids like that as long as it doesn't have the hollindaise sauce on top, which would make it an egg on an english muffin with some ham lol.







My awesome boy. I am so proud of his swim progress. He has so much courage. He passed the guppies class in swim and is now officially a seal. He is doing well but considering there are 5 boys and 1 girl in his class he does a lot of goofing off. I guess it is all part of being a boy.
















The boys just having a little fun on our porch. Garrett is way to heavy to be carting around in that thing. It is for our tiny Abbey.









Happy Belated 4th of July. We had a BBQ dinner and Nathan's Aunt Gen came down for the day. Then that evening we went to Quantico to see the base fireworks. Garrett was very excited about our little home fireworks. He could have lived without the big ones this year.


Mommy Jo's Blueberries in the Snow recipe. It turned out very yummy!





Garrett and his new Best Buddy Quaid. Quaid and he will be going to the same pre-school, but different classes since Quaid is already 4.



Notice the cup full of food. This is where she sometimes tries to hide her leftovers. I never have to worry about her not eating enough. She is my super eater.

I want to wish Nathan's Brother Tyler good "skill" this weekend. We are traveling down to Greensboro, NC to watch him compete in the Junior Olympics in hurdles. Nathan and I are both so proud of Tyler. He is not like the typical teenager. He has Type 1 diabetes and when faced with that hurdle in life he chose to accept it and make it part of his life and not let it take over his. He amazes me in all that he accomplishes and I know it is twice as hard in his situation. We love you Tyler and can't wait to see you compete this weekend.
We are also going to be seeing Nathan's Mom, Step Dad, Mommy Jo and Papa Jay (his Grandparents) this weekend. It is going to be a busy, but fun filled mini vacation. Then they are heading up here to Stafford to see our new home and visit with Nathan a little more before snatching my Garrett and running back to Texas with him. Garrett is so excited to go with Nona to Texas. I know he is going to be a bit spoiled on that trip!
Finally August 13-20 Abbey and I are flying down to Texas to pick up Garrett and visit with my family. Please keep my Dad in your prayers. His age is finally catching up with him and his back is causing him tremendous pain when he walks. He asked God for another 10 years on his Birthday this year and I hope that God will grant him that, though I believe it is wishful thinking. He has already lived well past the average lifespan which I am so very thankful for. I love you Dad!
Gods Blessings and Goodnight

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Summer Time

Our little Girly Girl



We went berry picking a couple weekends ago. The farm we went to had so many berries. They had red raspberries, black raspberries, and blueberries. Abbey I would say was more into the berries. Garrett was totally swept away by the goats that he could feed.



























The kids having a Popsicle after a day at the pool. I admit I bribe my kids with Popsicles to get them home from the pool.







Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Story Land

Our Trip To Story Land
We had such a great time on this trip. We did miss Daddy, but he was working all weekend so it wasn't as bad as if he was home the whole weekend. Story Land was age appropriate for both kids so it was easy on me. I would say the only thing that put a damper on things was the New Hampshire black flies we experienced. They ate the kiddos up, but Ruth and Jack got bit a little more. They must taste sweet. They only came out at our hotel so thank goodness there was a screened in porch. We can't wait to go back again next year.


Daddy, Garrett and Abbey the day we left.






















These were little cars that Garrett could actually steer and control the speed. It was cute to watch him drive.


The roller coaster was Garretts favorite ride. We had to ride it twice because he asked all day to ride it again.






























Abbey had a sink bath when we got home.







Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Before and After House pictures.
I am finally able to post our before and after pictures. We still have a few little things to do, but for the most part we are done. It has been a real challenge to get this all done and still manage to keep our sanity, but Nate and I did it. Through this stressful but exciting project we learned how truly blessed we are to have such a wonderful home. Now since my time working on the home is complete I am going to join the local gym, church, and possibly OWC. I really want to try and volunteer some of my time doing something for others since God has blessed us with all that we have. I am so thankful for my beautiful family and a husband that still loves me after ten long years together.
More pictures will come when I get a chance to actually make all the beds upstairs. This morning was a Dunkin Donuts morning so the kids and I jumped out of bed and got dressed and headed out for some sprinkle donuts and coffee.


Before



After





Our before kitchen
Before


After


After


Before Living Room




After









Before Bar Area



After







Laundry Before




Laundry After: You can tell this room is well used!



Before study


After Study



Before: Half Bath


After



Dining Room Before



Dining room after