Thursday, February 25, 2010

36 of 52


Forever In Blue Jeans



********************52 Weeks*******************
52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. We are always the ones behind the camera, this is YOUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. We are glad you are joining this challenge. More importantly your family will really enjoy having you in the picture. Oh, you can just jump in now with 1 of 52, you're not getting off that easy! Now go take a picture!

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Last week was gorgeous down here. Sunshine. Temps flirting with 70. And best of all... Daddy had some free time, which meant.. FAMILY TIME!! We decided spur-of-the-moment to surprise the kids and take them to the Nashville Zoo. It's obviously off season and with the temps in the 40-50's, none most of the animals were not outside in their displays. (We were given discounted prices for that reason).
Despite not seeing many animals, the kids had a blast. I can't remember the name of these animals.. something similar to a groundhog/prairie dog.. anyways.. you could crawl thru this tunnel and pop up in their display! (It was one of the few animals we spotted outside) Such funny, little creatures! Despite not being overly impressed with the Zoo (even if all the animals had been in their spot), we may go back just for one reason. The Jungle Gym. This picture just shows a quarter of the playground. It was HUGE. And since it was cooler (50*) and during the week, we had it to ourselves! Watch our family blog for more photos of our trip to the Zoo. (And to see surprise #2 for our kids)Despite being nearly 2-1/2 yrs.. he's not interested in potty training. He's getting close.. but after fighting #1 to train by a certain age, I vowed to let the kids tell me when they are ready, no matter how old they get (within reason). The theory worked great for the girls.. both were a little over 3 yrs, and trained literally over night with minimal accidents. He thinks he big stuff sitting here. He does more talking and goofing around than anything so far. But if he wants to sit. I will be more than happy to obliged!

**Don't forget to wish CARIN a Happy Birthday today!!!**

Thursday, February 18, 2010

35 of 52

Forever In Blue Jeans



********************52 Weeks*******************
52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. We are always the ones behind the camera, this is YOUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. We are glad you are joining this challenge. More importantly your family will really enjoy having you in the picture. Oh, you can just jump in now with 1 of 52, you're not getting off that easy! Now go take a picture!

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Our Valentine's Day was simple. Yet sweet Spent snuggling with our family
Just soaking up all the LOVE.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

34 of 52

Forever In Blue Jeans


********************52 Weeks*******************
52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. We are always the ones behind the camera, this is YOUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. We are glad you are joining this challenge. More importantly your family will really enjoy having you in the picture. Oh, you can just jump in now with 1 of 52, you're not getting off that easy! Now go take a picture!
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Technically, I already posted a picture of me holding our newest nephew, James. But, I didn't post these pictures, and I didn't post them for my 52 wk challenge. So it's all good! :)

*All these pictures are courtesy of Aunt Heather*

I've been told John would make a great big brother. I say, he likely would, but he'll have to settle for being a great, big cousin instead! Benji got to see James in the hospital, so he was more concerned about catching up with Jacob, than holding James. (not that I minded holding James alittle longer) Carolyn, on the other hand.. soaked up him all up! Until Emily called, then she was off!And cheesy (literally on her face) Katie.. all smiles with her new baby cousin! She was rooting for a girl, but she seems quite happy with James.

I've been cutting back on my computer time (again). Not so much because of my great will power, but nonetheless, my time to spend online is limited. I've cut waaaaay back on FB, which in some ways feels like a huge weight has been lifted. No more annoying, negative, TMI status updates.

And have spent just a fraction of my computer time catching up on blogs. I used to worry about missing out on something if I didn't read blogs everyday. Then I realized how much I was missing out on at home because I was on the computer. I've learned your blog isn't going anywhere. I can read what you wrote last week, last month or last year at any time I want. But I can't go back into last week and make up for lost time with my kids.

So if I don't comment on your blog... you know why!!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

33 of 52

Forever In Blue Jeans


********************52 Weeks*******************
52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. We are always the ones behind the camera, this is YOUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. We are glad you are joining this challenge. More importantly your family will really enjoy having you in the picture. Oh, you can just jump in now with 1 of 52, you're not getting off that easy! Now go take a picture!

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Mommy and Benji



I left my camera on the counter at kid level yesterday. We had pictures of all sorts of things! :) Benji bounced on the couch and said... "Take a picture of me and Mom!". So Carolyn obliged!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Don't miss this...

A good blogging friend is having a giveaway for her 2 year 'blog' anniversary.

Go check it out!!

I've yet to meet Darcie in person. Yet through her blog, I feel like we have been friends for years. Don't ya just love that?! I've never been disappointed when I read her blog. Her writing is excellent, her attitude is unbelievable, her comments are heartfelt, and list goes on and on.

Congrats on 2 years of wonderful, inspiring blogging Darcie!!