This is my favorite part of Jason's trips to Ecuador. They grow a good portion of the world's roses. Jason said they have rose houses everywhere and this trip they even got to go into one. Jason always brings me back beautiful flowers!!
Beautiful Roses
Monday, August 16, 2010
This is my favorite part of Jason's trips to Ecuador. They grow a good portion of the world's roses. Jason said they have rose houses everywhere and this trip they even got to go into one. Jason always brings me back beautiful flowers!!
This is my favorite part of Jason's trips to Ecuador. They grow a good portion of the world's roses. Jason said they have rose houses everywhere and this trip they even got to go into one. Jason always brings me back beautiful flowers!!
My Little Quichua Girls
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Jason and Rachel got home from Ecuador about 8:30 last night. I was so thankful to have all of my little family back home together!! The girls and Noah were so glad to see them. They missed their Daddy so much. Even though the girls understand why he is gone it is still hard for them. Noah was so sweet. He got so fussy Saturday (which is very unlike him) and refused to go to bed that night (which is also very unusual). He usually goes to bed about 7:00-7:15 but he just flat refused. So I let him stay up since I knew Jason was coming (and apparently so did Noah)! When Jason got home he immediately stopped being fussy and just stared Jason right in the face with the biggest smile! It was so sweet, he really missed his Daddy! He kept opening his mouth like he wanted to give him a big kiss. It's hard on that poor boy being stuck in a house full of girls all week!
Jason and Rachel got home from Ecuador about 8:30 last night. I was so thankful to have all of my little family back home together!! The girls and Noah were so glad to see them. They missed their Daddy so much. Even though the girls understand why he is gone it is still hard for them. Noah was so sweet. He got so fussy Saturday (which is very unlike him) and refused to go to bed that night (which is also very unusual). He usually goes to bed about 7:00-7:15 but he just flat refused. So I let him stay up since I knew Jason was coming (and apparently so did Noah)! When Jason got home he immediately stopped being fussy and just stared Jason right in the face with the biggest smile! It was so sweet, he really missed his Daddy! He kept opening his mouth like he wanted to give him a big kiss. It's hard on that poor boy being stuck in a house full of girls all week! Jason brought the girls back these super cute outfits. They are traditional outfits of the Quichua. They are the people that live in the area that they visited on their mission trip to Ecuador. The girls loved their outfits and looked so adorable!
Watermelon Festival 5K
Saturday, August 14, 2010
After my 6 week check up with Noah I decided I wanted to get back into running. I started with the Couch 2 5K program. I made it all the way through and have moved onto Bridge 2 10K. I really enjoy running even though I am not at all a natural runner. I have to make my body do it. I was always one of the slowest runners when we had to run our mile in high school basketball. But I am determined to overcome it. Me and my friend Natalie that I work with decided to do this one together. I am so glad I had a friend to do it with. It made it much more fun! This was my first official 5K road race. It was in what I believe may be the hilliest town in America, Rush Springs. The whole race was up and down HUGE hills! It was a really hard one to start with I think but I am so glad we did it. I came in with a time of 35:37. I am happy with how well I did and really enjoyed the whole experience. I am already signed up for another one next weekend and hope to do many more!
After my 6 week check up with Noah I decided I wanted to get back into running. I started with the Couch 2 5K program. I made it all the way through and have moved onto Bridge 2 10K. I really enjoy running even though I am not at all a natural runner. I have to make my body do it. I was always one of the slowest runners when we had to run our mile in high school basketball. But I am determined to overcome it. Me and my friend Natalie that I work with decided to do this one together. I am so glad I had a friend to do it with. It made it much more fun! This was my first official 5K road race. It was in what I believe may be the hilliest town in America, Rush Springs. The whole race was up and down HUGE hills! It was a really hard one to start with I think but I am so glad we did it. I came in with a time of 35:37. I am happy with how well I did and really enjoyed the whole experience. I am already signed up for another one next weekend and hope to do many more!
Ridiculous Amount of Consignment
Friday, August 13, 2010
This has been a thorn in my side for the last few weeks. I got a wild hair a couple months ago when I found out there is a huge consignment sale that comes to OKC in the fall and spring. The kids have TONS of clothes and I thought it would be nice if I could get a little money back from them to buy new clothes. I got all organized and washed everything (and this is JUST the winter stuff by the way, spring is in tubs for the next sale). But then came the ironing and tagging and hanging... It took FOR-EV-ER. It is finally finished though! I am really hoping this goes well to keep me motivated in the future. I am really excited about the shopping part too!
This has been a thorn in my side for the last few weeks. I got a wild hair a couple months ago when I found out there is a huge consignment sale that comes to OKC in the fall and spring. The kids have TONS of clothes and I thought it would be nice if I could get a little money back from them to buy new clothes. I got all organized and washed everything (and this is JUST the winter stuff by the way, spring is in tubs for the next sale). But then came the ironing and tagging and hanging... It took FOR-EV-ER. It is finally finished though! I am really hoping this goes well to keep me motivated in the future. I am really excited about the shopping part too!
First Day of Kindergarten AND Macy Lost Her 2nd Tooth!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Macy was super excited about starting school today! She met her teacher earlier this week and has really been looking forward to going back. I am so thankful she loves school. I see these kids crying and clinging to their parent's legs and I am so glad she doesn't do that! She is such a big girl and I am so proud of her!
Since we live so close to her school we walked to school this morning. The whole way she kept telling me how loose her other bottom tooth was. I asked if she wanted me to pull it and of course she said NO WAY! We got to school and I walked her to the computer lab where the kindergartners sit in the morning. I waited out in the hall to watch her walk to class and when she came out she had her tooth in her hand and said it had just fallen out! Her teacher and all the other parents thought it was pretty funny. So I took it home and tonight it goes out for the tooth fairy!
Macy was super excited about starting school today! She met her teacher earlier this week and has really been looking forward to going back. I am so thankful she loves school. I see these kids crying and clinging to their parent's legs and I am so glad she doesn't do that! She is such a big girl and I am so proud of her!
Since we live so close to her school we walked to school this morning. The whole way she kept telling me how loose her other bottom tooth was. I asked if she wanted me to pull it and of course she said NO WAY! We got to school and I walked her to the computer lab where the kindergartners sit in the morning. I waited out in the hall to watch her walk to class and when she came out she had her tooth in her hand and said it had just fallen out! Her teacher and all the other parents thought it was pretty funny. So I took it home and tonight it goes out for the tooth fairy!
Last Day of "Summer" Fun!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Today was Macy's last day before school started. I wanted to plan a whole day of fun to end the summer. We went to they gym in the morning and the girls played, then we met her friend Karmen at McDonald's, then we went to the Splash Pad before we went to church that night. We had SO much fun! This was the first time we went this summer because last summer it was always crowded with big mean kids and the girls just never had much fun. We were the only ones there for awhile and then later a few other younger kids came. Even Noah had a good time! Me and Noah just sat on the edge so we stayed wet and didn't burn up in the heat. We will definitely go more next summer. Noah will really be able to get out and enjoy it next year!
Today was Macy's last day before school started. I wanted to plan a whole day of fun to end the summer. We went to they gym in the morning and the girls played, then we met her friend Karmen at McDonald's, then we went to the Splash Pad before we went to church that night. We had SO much fun! This was the first time we went this summer because last summer it was always crowded with big mean kids and the girls just never had much fun. We were the only ones there for awhile and then later a few other younger kids came. Even Noah had a good time! Me and Noah just sat on the edge so we stayed wet and didn't burn up in the heat. We will definitely go more next summer. Noah will really be able to get out and enjoy it next year!
Cat Love
Monday, August 10, 2010
This is Morgan and Bella our cute kitties. They are so sweet and love to nap together. Bella torments Morgan because he is getting fat and old but he always forgives her and lets her snuggle with him. Poor boy. He looks ginormous in this second picture!
This is Morgan and Bella our cute kitties. They are so sweet and love to nap together. Bella torments Morgan because he is getting fat and old but he always forgives her and lets her snuggle with him. Poor boy. He looks ginormous in this second picture!
Peach Harvest
Monday, August 9, 2010
We planted a peach tree 3 summers ago and this summer we finally got some peaches (we got a lot more than just these, this was today's picks)!! They are so delicous and super sweet. We were worried about them for awhile because it took all summer for them to ripen. But apparently they are a type of peach that just isn't ready till August. Hello peach cobbler and homemade baby food!
We planted a peach tree 3 summers ago and this summer we finally got some peaches (we got a lot more than just these, this was today's picks)!! They are so delicous and super sweet. We were worried about them for awhile because it took all summer for them to ripen. But apparently they are a type of peach that just isn't ready till August. Hello peach cobbler and homemade baby food!
Great Grandpa
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Today we went to visit my grandpa and the kids great-grandpa. This is the first time he has seen Noah and I wanted to make sure to get a picture with him and all the kids. This is Macy's "I haven't eaten lunch, I need a nap, and my mom just spanked me for getting an attitude face". Oh well. Better luck next time!
Today we went to visit my grandpa and the kids great-grandpa. This is the first time he has seen Noah and I wanted to make sure to get a picture with him and all the kids. This is Macy's "I haven't eaten lunch, I need a nap, and my mom just spanked me for getting an attitude face". Oh well. Better luck next time!
Off To Ecuador
Saturday, August 7, 2010
This is what I spend a good part of my evening doing. Refreshing the Continental website to see where Jason and Rachel's plane was. They left today from Houston to go to Ecuador for a week. I am not usually nervous when people fly. Jason has been to Ecuador several times before. But I had a bad dream about this exact flight several years ago. I know that was a long time ago but if was super vivid and has stuck with me. Two of the most important people in my life were on that plane.
This is what I spend a good part of my evening doing. Refreshing the Continental website to see where Jason and Rachel's plane was. They left today from Houston to go to Ecuador for a week. I am not usually nervous when people fly. Jason has been to Ecuador several times before. But I had a bad dream about this exact flight several years ago. I know that was a long time ago but if was super vivid and has stuck with me. Two of the most important people in my life were on that plane.And it doesn't help things either that me and Jason have been watching Lost and it's all about a plane crash!
I could finally go to bed once I saw this. Landed safe and sound. I talked to Jason today and he said everything went smooth and they were getting off to a great start. God is good!
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