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So yesterday I was skimming through the Salem Times Register and looked down to see this little cutie pie in the sports section. Jackson made the paper! He went with Josh to his last day of camp last Friday and LOVED every second of it. Any time Daddy and soccer are involved he's focused and ready to go!

Summer Projects

Since we have moved last week (FINALLY), I have a "to-do list" that is a mile long, however thanks to a 3 day weekend some of the items are checked off. This makes me one....happy....camper!

1st on the list: A gate at the top of the deck for the little one,...check!

2nd on the list: Sanding AND staining a kichen table,...check! By the way not to shabby for our first time, thank you very much. Still need to do the chairs but hey, it's a work in progress I guess! Oh, and PLEASE ignore the loads of junk the in the background. Our nice 2 car garage has now served a purpose for "stuff we haven't unpack and gone through yet" room.

3rd on the list: "Start" unpacking and organizing,...okay that won't be done for a while but hey, it's started!

4th on the list: Finish painting all the rooms....for now. Check! Boy am I glad I'm done with that. I just wanted to take down wallpaper in both the bathrooms and paint them and Jackson's room. I ended up painting a lot more! Before and after pictures to come!

5th on the list: Getting this gal use to her new home...

I WISH I could mark a check mark on that one. We have not lived in our home for one week and she's already gotten out of the back yard 4 times! I need the "dog whisperer" or maybe I could just borrow Tony to come over and get her straighten up! The good thing is the times she dug out (2 times under our nice fence by the way) she was just hanging out at the front door. She has been a HUGE challenge for a week however aren't these 2 old friends getting back aquainted cute?!

Please pray for us and Ally getting use to a new home. We appreciate so much for all the help we've been given over the past few days, weeks, and months getting us in our new home! We love you all and thank you SO much!

Too much to say Tuesday...

Now that summer has hit and we are in a new house, Jackson has a few more "responsibilities" at the house!

He helps give Ally May fresh water in her bowl several times throughout the day (which also includes spraying Ally,...just to cool her off of course)...

As well as taste testing all of Mommy's "healthier" dessert options for cool days! He is a pro tester for "fluff"(cool whip, cream cheese, pudding, mandarin oranges, and pineapple).

Feeling old!

A few weeks ago we had our 3rd Annual Salem Women's Soccer Alumni Game. The first year I was 9 Months preggo with Jman and the 2nd year I was forced by my husband to play b/c we didn't have enough alumni to form our team. This year, I got suckered in to playing ago. Tried to use the "I don't have anyone to watch my son" card, however Ma came to watch. Then tried to pull the "I don't have any cleats or shinguards"card b/c their all packed up,...there were extras. I played, didn't die, or break anything! We had a great time, with all the former and alumni players. It was so great to see everyone and I actually wasn't the oldest Alumni player! :) Enjoy some of the pics!

Too much to say Tuesday!

That's right, I think I am just so thrilled and relieved for this process to be done I am just speechless for once!

It's official. We closed today at 4pm! Already finished painting Jackson's bedroom too! Don't mess with a focused woman with a BIG to-do list! Stay tuned for more pictures of inside the house! :)

Thank you all for your constant support and prayers throughout this process. It has been a roller coaster but we truly know that this house is where we're suppose to be!

Happy 30th bday to my hubby!

In honor of Josh's 3oth birthday I thought it would be fun to make a list of 30 things I love about him (of course the list could exceed that)!

I LOVE Josh because:

1. He is a wonderful Christian leader of our household. One of the things I love most about Josh is that he led me back to Christ about 6 years ago. My life hasn't been the same since. Thank you hunnie!
2. He is the most amazing Daddy! Jackson couldn't love him more. He is so devoted to being a father and making sure there is always time with him.
3. He allows me to be OCD. This includes me stressing about the little things. Birthday parties, paint colors for walls for the new house, Jackson's new bedding for the new house,..etc
4. He has a way of just calming me down. I am a big worry-wart and he just has his own little way of soothing me when I get worked up.
5. I love the relationship he has with his Mother.
6. He has SUCH a strong faith in God (This sort of goes back to #1 but I had to reinterate it). When he didn't get the job at the elementary school for PE/Health a few weeks ago, he was SO incredibly humble about it. Just said, "It wasn't meant to be, God always has a plan." What a wonderful way to witness even to me. He has such strong roots!
7. I love that his favorite thing to make for dinner when he cooks is Tacos. He just has to make sure the meat is perfectly done and chopped into small pieces. Thank you Emeril!
8. When we go to the store he always finds some way to sneak in a new ball for Jackson. Does the child really need more balls?!
9. He has been more than motivating for me to lose weight and stay on track,...FOR ME! Very encouraging, complementing me!
10. He's patient. VERY VERY patient.
11. He is the most wonderful coach. Sometimes I don't think he's appreciated enough. All the time, effort, and heart he puts into doing a "part time job"...not a part time job for this man. It's his passion. I LOVE THIS COACH! Knowing that it takes a lot of his time, he always makes Jackson and I a part of it.
12. He always makes sure he kisses me goodnight and says I love you.
13. He didn't get mad a me for throwing him a surprise 30th bday party! :)
14. He mumbles to himself.
15. I love that before he drinks a soda he'll wash the top of the can off to clean it, it's so cute!
16. He'll vacuum on his own without me asking him to.
17. He'll watch silly reality shows with me,...ex: Dancing with the stars, The Bachelorette,...etc.
18. He is my movie buddy. We love having movie dates!
19. I love that he's probably the only person in the world (besides The Dowdy's-haha) that don't have facebook.
20. He makes each and every day an adventure.
21. I love that he has not taken up golf. No offense ladies, but we can't afford for Josh to golf...expensive hobby/sport.
22. He picks out great presents (sounds vain I know, I don't just mean for me)
23. He's my best friend.
24. I love that we share a love for icecream (esp Scott and Ellie's) and good food in general.
25. I love that he dates cards that he gives me b/c he knows that I keep them.
26. He'll ask me what I need help with doing in the evenings when chaos hits the household.
27. I love that he dances (and sings) on the dance floor at weddings. We've had 3 in a row for the past 3 Saturdays and it's been TONS of fun. My man can get down!
28. He is so motivated lately to learn how to grill! You can do it hunnie!
29. I love the fact that he has already taught Jackson to punt a ball, hit a ball with a bat, catch a ball and even has him calling out "CORNERKICK", "NICE SHOT DADDY",Etc. This kid isn't even 2 yet people! :)
30. He holds my hand in the car.

This list could go on babe. Some are silly, but I am truly blessed to have this man in my life! Happy birthday hunnie! I love you bunches!

Seeing at new heights!

Daddy has been working so hard throughout the crazy winter to get his Pilot's license. He finally was able (dodging all the wild snow) to take his final exam and flight test! He's had it for months, however I hadn't flown with him yet. Sunday the boys and I took off to the lake to spend the day there with Ma and Daddy. To my surprise, Daddy called to see if we were close. I thought that was weird b/c Daddy is never one to be impatient on our venture there, then he proceeded to tell me to go to the airport there in Moneta. When I got there, I got to fly with Daddy for the first time!

Getting ready for take off!


Ready, set,....GO!


Up in the air!


Above the SML dam.



Back on land. Jackson got to ride around (ON LAND) for a few minutes too!




What an adventure. Nobody better to do it with! Thanks Daddy! :)