Thursday, October 29, 2009

Newton Halloween Party

Every year the Newtons have a Halloween party for the kids. We went for Jackson 1st Halloween, but missed his 2ND. This year we were able to attend and Jackson had a great time. They had awesome food and Jackson was the only boy as you can see! He wasn't to sure about the girls. They were screaming and actually being more rambunctious then him! LOL He stayed away from them for a while and just covered his ears, but by the end of the night he was on his way out the door with Tinkerbell!
Here are all the big kids!
Jackson and I
My little dinosaur
He had a really good time and thank April & Mike!
Now we are just waiting for Halloween night!

Pumpkin Patch & Pumpkin Carving

This year we are in California for the holidays and we are so sad Jeffrey is not here to be with us. I know it would be different if it was just Jeff and I, but Jackson misses him so much. I am sad that Jeff won't be here to actually see him ring a doorbell and say trick or treat. I know there will be plenty more, but it's just so darn cute at this age!
We went to the pumpkin patch with Jackson's cousin last week. They had a good time, but someone didn't get a nap that day and wasn't listening very well. I managed to get a couple good pictures of Jackson.

Jackson cleaning out my pumpkin!
The Blaufuss boys at the pumpkin patch.
My SIL and my nieces after we finished carving pumpkins.
Finished products of our labor.
Happy Halloween

Sunday, October 18, 2009

California

Just an update on what Jackson and I have been up to for the last 2 weeks. Jeff left us on October 5 and went back to MS to finish up his last phase of training. We will give him his space and let him finish the hardest part of training so far! He started IFF (Introductory to Fighter Fundamentals) this past Friday October 16Th. When I talked to him he said the first day was just meeting everyone and a few briefings. He is looking forward to flying again and learning some new stuff. I will keep you updated on his progress and maybe he'll even get on the computer and give an update himself!
So here is our adventures since Jeff left us!
These last 2 weeks have been really busy since Jeff left. We have visited with family and friends and we have basically become gypsies! We stayed with my brother Jeff for a week after Jeff left. We had a really good time with my him and his daughter Olivia. We also stayed the night with Gregg and Lauren. I watched their 2 boys while they went out and enjoyed themselves.
Jackson and I went to the fair to see all the animals and eat some yummy fair food. He wasn't to happy when he saw the rides and we wouldn't take him on them. Oh well, he got over it fast enough when he saw the bubble gun. He was such a good boy that grandma bought one for him!
We were supposed to go to a Halloween party and pumpkin patch last Friday, but we didn't make it. We are going to the pumpkin patch tomorrow with Jackson's cousins Carter and Kyle. I will post those when I am near a computer next week.
This picture is of Jackson at my dads loving on my lab Chase. He is the best dog ever and lets Jackson ride him, jump on him and roll all over him! Chase is pushing 8 this year and the only thing he does is groan when Jackson smothers him! Chase is such a good boy!
Here Jackson is at my second cousins house in Kerman picking grapes off their vines. He got to meet a cousin who we last saw at a family reunion 16 years ago and he got to see all the other cousins who haven't seen him since he was 6 months old. He had a really good time wondering around looking at all the tractors, lizards that we couldn't catch, barn and vegetable garden.
I celebrated my 28Th birthday yesterday and had the best time with all my friends. It was so nice to see all of them and have a really nice dinner.
My mom and step dad kept Jackson last night so I could enjoy myself and stay out without worrying about Jackson. It was so nice to get a good nights rest and wake up when I wanted too! This is what they were doing when I arrived to pick up my little farm boy! We road a couple times and then it was time for a nap!
We are enjoying all the company and especially all the baby sitters! Everyone wants Jackson, so I have gotten to spend a lot of time with some friends and doing some things we don't get to do after becoming a full time mom. So, thank you to everyone who has made that happen. We have a lot of things scheduled for the next couple of weeks and I will update as soon I am near a computer.
To be continued...........

Friday, October 2, 2009

5 Year Anniversary

5 years ago today we became husband and wife.
I married my high school sweet heart and still love him with all my heart!
Here we are after being announced husband and wife.
(sorry, I had to take a picture of a picture)
Jeff and I spent our anniversary in Monterey this year. This is where we honeymooned and love it dearly!
Jeff and I having dinner, ALONE! lol We had dinner at the Chart House Restaurant. It was awesome and probably the only time we splurge on dinner! We both had lobster and boy was it yummy.
Just a random picture
My sweet heart
When we made the reservation at the restaurant, they asked if we were celebrating any occasion and I said our 5 year anniversary. Well, when we were seated this is what we saw on our menu!
Happy Anniversary to me!!! LOL
Happy Anniversary Jeffrey, I love you so much!
Many more to come............