Almost there....

 Most of you know but about a year ago my mom and dad came to Aaron and I and Asked if we would be interested in buying there house. Of course I was thrilled. It is my home the house I grew up in. Does it get any better to raise my own children in the same perfect house I grew up in? The catch was that mom and dad wanted to build a apartment on the back of the property and live there. Me still loving the plan..... Aaron on the other hand is super private and took a bit of sweet talking on my part but  now is thrilled with the plan. We got started on the apartment and we plan to be done and in by October. I can not wait! My colors and plans for the house has become a obsession.  My mom and dad are so happy and thrilled to be able to have Aaron take over the yard and have more time for themselves. They are ready to be able to just  go visit Jen and go on a mission when ever they want. I am thrilled to have my FOREVER HOME for my family! YEAH!

DATE NIGHT!!!!!

This is the double rainbow we saw as we were heading to St. Augustine. Isn't pretty?

Last Friday we did the funniest thing. We made a scavenger hunt in St. Augustine. In the car everyone named things we thought of when we went to st. Augustine.

1. Statue

2.Street performer

3. Someone dressed in historic clothing

4. Newly weds

5. Join a tour

6. Sail boat

7. A tourist with a man purse

8. a trolley

9. Bed and Breakfast

10. A street sign with the letter Z

11. A grave with one of our  names on it

12. A Mitt Romney sign or sticker

13. A fountain

14. A bell

15. A cannon

 Some of them we could not find for the life of us. Apparently St. Augustine is super liberal because a Mitt Romney sign was no where to be found. What we did find was so fun. Laurel kissing  Yoda, Chris finding a man purse, Jen running to catch the trolley, Me hopping in with a street performer. It was a blast. I am glad the Shaws joined us. We loved them being with us.  To all of you I invited and did not come you missed some major fun. Next we do it  we hope you can all make. After we finished we of course picked up some yummy fudge and headed out to eat at Chili's. That was yummy as well.  I love date nights! Holding hands with your man and great conversation is the best!

July 4th

 July 4th we had a fun day! Aaron had off work and Jen and her family were visiting. We went to mom and dad's for some fun in the sun. Dad made some yummy hamburgers, we swam until we were to tired to move, and we enjoyed the whole day. We even made sure our cute little boys (puppies) Darth and Vader joined the party. Abi  has  become a excellent swimmer and  every race we had the little fish won. My favorite part in order to get into the pool you had to do a cannon ball and  everyone did it. We are thankful for the freedom we have to be together, have the faith we cherish, and a reason to celebrate!

April 2012

  In April we had a blast the school year was almost over and Harris and I were ready to have Abi all to ourselves. Before that Aaron had to go to a conference in Orlando for work. The spouses got to join along and it was great. The hotel was super fancy so I laid out by the pool, read books, and slept in while Aaron was off at work. Then at night we got dressed up and went out. It was perfect! The last day Aaron got out early and Aaron got the play a round of golf while I watched with my feet up on the golf cart.

 The next day I was back in the swing of  mommy and Abi had her Easter egg hunt and party for school. We ended up switching Abigail's school after Christmas. Tynes elementary and Mrs. Stedman were perfect and Abi loved every day of school from then on. Everyday as I picked her up she would hug her teacher goodbye and hop in the car with a smile on her face.

  One Sunday we woke up from naps and Aaron said pack up the kids were gonna go on a drive and fish. It was a gorgeous day! We caught 1 fish....  well Aaron caught one fish.

  Abi loved posing on the dock more than the fishing. She is my girl for sure.

 

 Harris was in full Daddy's boy mode and did not understand why he could not be with him every second. I love this pic of him watching Aaron mow the grass.

  We enjoyed the amazing Florida weather and went to Washington oak gardens. I went there with Aaron all the time while we dated and it is one of my favorite places. We were there and Abigail and I realized that there was a wedding so we were waiting for the bride to walk down the isle.  Abi, Aaron and myself got into a big chat about the difference when Aaron and I were married vs. what was happening with the wedding we were watching. We start to hear Harris laugh, Aaron takes off running and I turn to see Harris peeing right smack in the garden. It was one of those moments  as a parent, when you decide do you laugh or cry that your son just did that. We Laughed.

  Off course the Easter bunny visited and we enjoyed a day of family time. It was fun and the kids were happy because they got to have another egg hunt. Harris was the big winner.

  At the end of the month our sweet Lola learned how to jump the fence from our backyard and sadly we never saw her again. Abi was totally bummed so we did what we thought best and got not 1 but 2 beagle puppies Darth and Vader. I am totally in love and they fit right into our family perfectly.

 April was a Blast!

March 2012

 OK I am behind but I am going to catch up fast. So I will start with March. Abi turned 6 and has been obsessed with Paris and loves getting her nails and hair all pretty. We combined them for a little party with Abigail's very best friends. My favorite part of the day was mam-Maw graciously volunteered to face paint all the girls, by the end all the kids ganged up and her face was painted by every kiddo that made it. The amazing cake was made by my amazing friend Becky. I tell her she should make cakes for some extra $. It was fantastic. Thanks to all that came! We had a great day!

  We enjoyed the spring and right away planted a cute little garden. The sunflowers are one of my favorite flower and when i saw them I knew we had to have them. My Mam-Maw loved sunflowers. I remember being little and visiting her in Virginia and seeing her tall sunflowers in her garden and her sunflower kitchen. I love watching the kiddos get dirty and just have fun.

  Harris and his amazing and huge muscles!  You all got just got free admission to the gun show.

  Jen and the girls came from Louisiana for Abi's birthday and so we did a early Easter egg hunt. Like always it was hilarious! each kid had a different strategy.

  Harris learned the he LOVED getting his hands dirty. He is all BOY!

  Abigail got her ears pierced from Nana and Grumps for her birthday gift.

Last but not least March bought me tons of flowers and happy kids. I love March!

Sorry it is late Boo but I love you and I can not even believe you are 6 years old. My heart aches when i think of how fast you are growing up. You bring our family such joy and love. Thanks for making the last 6 years a blast Boo!