Friday, December 21, 2007

Nothing Better

I've decided there is nothing better in life than being a mommy : ) This is my claim to fame. Jacob is growing everyday and learning so much so quickly. He can say full sentances now and will talk your ear off. I have NO idea where he got all that from. Some of my favorite times are just him and I (and daddy too) hanging out at home having fun. He loves to play with his toys, watch cartoons (Diego, Backyardigans, and Mickey Mouse are his favorites), read books, and play with mommy and daddy.
I do hope during these holiday weeks and throughout the rest of the year everyone stops to appreciates their blessings in life. Jacob is truly a blessing to me and reminds me daily of how lucky I am to be his mom. Merry Christmas everyone !!

Friday, November 2, 2007

Trick or Treat

So... like any good parent I took Jacob trick or treating this year. What started out to be friends and family led to about 5 or 6 houses in Jeff's sisters neighborhood. Jacob had a ball !! He'd put his fist in front of him, throw it in the air... and yell "twick -er- tweet". It was almost too cute to handle. BIG kuddos to my grandma for sewing Jacob's costume... made from an old pair of scrub pants.
When people offered him candy from a bowl, Jacob didn't understand "one or two pieces". He understands one or two handfulls. Ha Ha. This is Katie... she is friends with Jacobs cousins so he knew right away she was going to give him some candy.
Jacobs treat bag got so heavy and full that mommy had to carry it so he could keep up walking with the other kids. He was still about 10 foot behind them so mid trick or treating he was using the wagon to collect his loot.
Speaking of the loot... he was trying desperately to taste a little here and there. He didn't quite get the concept of waiting. LOL ! He was sooo much fun. He'd get excited everytime someone gave him candy. The boy likes to eat so this was the greatest thing... for people to give him something to eat when he went to their door. And finally.... here's the name badge he was wearing that night. I couldn't get it in any of the pictures so I used my handy dandy scanner (that I've never used before). I am fairly impressed with myself ! Enjoy !!

Friday, July 13, 2007

Farmers Market


Jacob and I had the opportunity to visit the American Countryside Farmers Market this morning after swim lessons. This is a neat experience (I've never visited a farmers market before). There were fresh veggies, fruits, flowers, meat, cheese, and anything else you can think of. Highlites for us were the italian bakery where we picked up some goodies for dinner (I'll have to let you know how that turns out). The first floor is all FOOD - fresh, fried, and frozen just about anything you could think of was there. We took the elevator up to the 2nd floor where we found retail shops. There were tons of handcrafted wood furnature, jewlery, purses, a scrapbooking store, and even an alpaca shop !! Then onto the outside which was full of more fresh veggies, amish handcrafted furnature (some neat outdoor features), fresh flowers, and a few windchimes. My favorite !! There was a windchime there that I fell in love with. It was soo pretty when it chimed. I was sold when they said the center was made from recycled plastic milk jugs. I was unsold when I saw the price was over $70. Maybe another time but I didn't bring that kind of money to the farmers market. Overall I would recommend everyone to visit. I do believe I'll go back for more produce and product. Until next time.....

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Summer Evenings


To sit back and reflect on life is what summer evenings were made for. Tonight after Jacob was tucked away in bed Jeff and I took Ella out to play and we sat on our bench to relax. All was quiet and peacefull except for the sounds of distant kids playing (Bristol homecoming), the occasional car passing by, and birds chirping. The sun was shining through the clouds so I grabbed the camera for a quick shot. It was nice to watch Ella play and frolick and to relax for a few. Summer is going by quick and I want to savor evenings like this. Stay tuned for more nurses notes !!

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Beautiful Music


My little buddy loves music (hmmm... sound like anyone we know???). Here he gives a concert on his xylophone. Mommy has been busy washing laundry today so Jacob provides music to set the cleaning mood.

'Twas a dark and stormy night.....


Here in Bristol we did get a tiny bit of much needed rain. Between lightning flashes, gusts of wind, and downpours I stepped onto the back porch to quick get a shot of the sky. Kinda erie... ehh?

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Summer Fun

We took this picture about 3 weeks ago - on father's day. We try to do fun things like go to the beach, go to the zoo, and play outside. Things that would have been ok to do before are just now fun because of Jacob.
Just watching him explore his surroundings such as sand, water, and the great outdoors is rewarding. I hope he looks back on all that he's done in the first 15 months of his life and thinks how cool his parents are (ha ha). Now, if we're still cool when he's 16 it'll be a miracle.
I like this picture because he looks like he's just bummin in the sand.

Good morning everyone. This is another picture from yesturday's picfest. This happy little guy is growing up so fast. Every day is something new. Over the past 2 days he's started saying "my". For instance "my keys", "my daddy", "my drink". How do kids know to do that? It's not as if we adults teach them this.
He continues to amaze me and is doing new things every day. Stay tuned for more nurses notes....

Monday, July 9, 2007

Loving Life


If this doesn't brighten you day... I don't know what will. Enjoy !

Swimming


Ok sports fans (as Jeff would say)... it's been well over 4 months since I've posted but I am making a committment to get on board with the blogging. Seems as if all the kids are doing it these days. This summer is going very quickly... it's July already. We've knocked down trees, attempted to complete a patio (still in process), and Jacob has been busy taking swim lessons. It's a mommy'n'me class so I get to be in the water with him. How fun ! He is doing well and today he put his face in the water and blew bubbles. Quite the feet for him. We have many friends in the class including cousin McKenzie, JD, and the other Jacob. As far as the rest of the projects around the house we'll still work on those. Too hot today. High is supposed to be 92 !! Stay tuned to more exciting nurses notes...

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Naps


We're approaching the end of binkie days at our house.

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

The simple things in Life

My mom bought Jeff and I a heated matress pad for Christmas last year. I have learned it is one of the simple pleasures in life. Everyone should have one. Goodnight !

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Warm heart on a cold day...


Ok... despite unbelievable cold temperatures (-24 degrees windchill) this little boy warms my heart. One look at this adorable little face and I know I'm the luckiest person alive. He's my son. Now, I know that every mom believes her child is the cutest most lovable kid in the world but really... mine is. I worked 14 hours yesturday and at the end of a long, hard, weird day - I get to come home to my best friend in the world... my husband and our baby boy. It's a humbling thought to know God loves me enough to give me these gifts. I don't often take the time to reflect and realize how lucky I am. Tonight is one of those times. I am the luckiest girl in the world.

Saturday, February 3, 2007

Saturday, January 13, 2007

My 1440



So, each and every one of us is given 1440 minutes every day of our lives. How do I spend mine? I'm a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a granddaughter, aunt, cousin, nurse, friend, ect... The scary and profound thing is that I am all those thing every second of every minute of every day. That's A LOT. No wonder I get wore out ! That's my short realization of the night. Oh, and by the way, blogging is hard !

Friday, January 5, 2007

I'm Here !

I have entered the world of blogging... now, I must go cook dinner.