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Saturday, August 22, 2009
Ann and Elliot's Wedding...
We met Ann and Elliot about seven years ago when they were both Freshmen in high school. It was back during our Young Life leading days. We got to follow their relationship through high school (off and on ;-)) and into the real world and now into marriage! Ann's the same age that I was when I got married (21) and that seems so young to me now! It was a really fun weekend because Kevin, Leslie, and their new baby Harper Grace came and stayed with us (boo...no pics!). We had Cory and Melynda and Trevor over for brunch the morning of the wedding so we could all hang out. It's funny how most of our college friends now have babies! We're becoming grown ups for REAL! We also got to see our good friends Cassie and Andy. They do NOT have babies unless you count their dog (I don't). They've only been married for a year though so that's probably for the best! =) I also got to see several old YL girls who I'd missed: Whitney, Mary Lee, Megan, and Laura. Here are some pics from the wedding:
Ann and Elliot cutting the cake.
Ann and Cassie.
Family pic! Jackson loved the wedding because he (re)met his old friend Whitney and when we left he told me "I love Whitney!"
Alan and Elliot.
Some of my favorite girls. I don't know why my eyes look so squinty.
Cass and I!
Any Similarities?
Do you think these brothers look alike at all?
Biggest similarity I can see: neither one has any neck at all. I guess that is what happens when your babies are in the 90th percentile weight wise. The doctor assured me that's great and that you can't overfeed a baby that's only breastfed! =)
Biggest difference: Chase has hair and Jackson was a baldie.
It will be interesting to see if they end up looking anything alike as they get older!
Jackson at 2 months:
Chase at 2 months:
Biggest similarity I can see: neither one has any neck at all. I guess that is what happens when your babies are in the 90th percentile weight wise. The doctor assured me that's great and that you can't overfeed a baby that's only breastfed! =)
Biggest difference: Chase has hair and Jackson was a baldie.
It will be interesting to see if they end up looking anything alike as they get older!
Jackson at 2 months:
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Beach- 2009
This is our third consecutive beach trip with the Janney family. I look forward to these trips all year for several reasons. One- I LOVE the beach. The ocean, the sun, the sand, the sounds, the smell- LOVE it all! Two- I married into a great family. My in-laws are two of the nicest people and I love getting to vacation with them. Three- seeing my boys at the beach! Granted, Chase was only 6 weeks old, but I think he was definitely feeling the ocean vibe. Jackson's first beach trip was when he was around 10 months old and he loved it as seen: HERE.
I was a little apprehensive about this trip for a couple of reasons: One- as previously stated, Chase was only 6 weeks old. Most babies at this age aren't anywhere close to sleeping through the night. Chase, however, slept like a CHAMP! Two- I was going to have to wear a swimsuit 6 weeks after having a baby. I was definitely not ready to rock a bikini. Luckily, thanks to all my summers at Young Life camps, I had quite the array of tankinis which worked just fine. I also noticed while there that there are a lot of very large people at the beach, many of whom don't hesitate to wear bikinis. I tried to lay my towel as close to theirs as possible to feel better...and it kind of worked. Is that wrong!?
Picture time:
Chase wouldn't look at the camera (rude little guy) and I was saying through gritted teeth "Jackson, SMILE, or you will not get a cookie."
My adorable in-laws (Nana and Papa).
My sister in-law, Megan and her boyfriend, Scott. We were SO glad he came this year because we
all love Scott!
Jackson being tricky and asking me where his feet were.
My darling husband. We had a great time together. We got to go out on our first date with out the boys since Chase was born which was wonderful. We also went out to the hot tub a couple nights after the boys were in bed and got tropical drinks from the beach side Tiki bar! Fun!
There was a LOT of time spent playing Mario Cart.
My chubby little Chase giving his half smile.
Daddy and Jackson in the lazy river.
Chase after I took him in the lazy river. WHAT!? It was heated!
Playing in the waves.
He's PRETTY cool.
View from our balcony.
View from our side balcony.
View from our bedroom. The sunrise was gorgeous the morning I saw it (thanks, Chase).
Some of my favorite parts of the trip:
THIS place we ate (as seen behind Larry, Debbie, and Jackson). I loooove crab legs.
Our trip to Broadway at the beach where the totally sweet hat seen above was purchased. I never get tired of going there! Jackson loved feeding the giant fish and ducks and the Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
Moments like these.
Vacationing with these people!
I was a little apprehensive about this trip for a couple of reasons: One- as previously stated, Chase was only 6 weeks old. Most babies at this age aren't anywhere close to sleeping through the night. Chase, however, slept like a CHAMP! Two- I was going to have to wear a swimsuit 6 weeks after having a baby. I was definitely not ready to rock a bikini. Luckily, thanks to all my summers at Young Life camps, I had quite the array of tankinis which worked just fine. I also noticed while there that there are a lot of very large people at the beach, many of whom don't hesitate to wear bikinis. I tried to lay my towel as close to theirs as possible to feel better...and it kind of worked. Is that wrong!?
Picture time:
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Chase wouldn't look at the camera (rude little guy) and I was saying through gritted teeth "Jackson, SMILE, or you will not get a cookie."
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all love Scott!
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Some of my favorite parts of the trip:
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Moments like these.
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Vacationing with these people!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Apparently I'm a genius.
A few stories to share:
1) Yesterday I made Jackson mad while he was eating lunch and I came in from the kitchen to talk to him about it and he pounded his fist on the table and yelled at me "You're a GENIUS!!!! Go back in the kitchen!" totally fiercely. I laughed and told him that genius means a really smart person and he ignored me for the rest of his lunch.
Yes, I realize that this is not great parenting but sometimes...I just have to laugh. =)
2) We were getting ready for the wedding and Jackson was protesting wearing the dress shirt that I had set out for him. "WHY do I have to wear this shirt, Mom?" "Because it's a wedding, Jackson. We wear our nice clothes to weddings." "No, Mom. I want to wear my mean clothes to the wedding."
We HAVE been working on opposites lately.
3) On the way to a wedding today I explained to Jackson that there would be a party with cake after the wedding. He got VERY excited and when we were almost there he clapped his hands together and said "We're going to Jackson's party! I get bicycle and cupcakes!" His birthday is coming up and those are the things he wants for his birthday. I had to quickly explain that this party was for Ann and Elliot and he took the news well once he realized he was still getting cake.
4) On the way home from the wedding Jackson was VERY tired and way past due for his nap. Alan and I were talking and he said "Pardon me" as he's been asked to say if he needs to interrupt. "Yes, Jackson?' I replied. Jackson said, "Mom, stop talking and go make me a sandwich." Hmm...we're still working on the manners.
I promise he's usually a very sweet, polite, and delightful boy- otherwise these moments wouldn't be so funny. =)
Oh, I should share something about Chase too, huh? Or as I like to call him, Neglected Number Two. ;-) He is at the stage where he coos and smiles a lot so it's a little bit more challenging to tell stories about the funny things he says. He IS in love with ceiling fans. Whatever room we're in, he looks every where for the ceiling fan in the room and immediately gives the fan a big smile and stares at it lovingly while cooing at it for an extended period of time. He is ADORABLE!!
Pictures coming soon from our Beach vacation with the Janney family, updated Chase pics, and pics from the wedding today...
1) Yesterday I made Jackson mad while he was eating lunch and I came in from the kitchen to talk to him about it and he pounded his fist on the table and yelled at me "You're a GENIUS!!!! Go back in the kitchen!" totally fiercely. I laughed and told him that genius means a really smart person and he ignored me for the rest of his lunch.
Yes, I realize that this is not great parenting but sometimes...I just have to laugh. =)
2) We were getting ready for the wedding and Jackson was protesting wearing the dress shirt that I had set out for him. "WHY do I have to wear this shirt, Mom?" "Because it's a wedding, Jackson. We wear our nice clothes to weddings." "No, Mom. I want to wear my mean clothes to the wedding."
We HAVE been working on opposites lately.
3) On the way to a wedding today I explained to Jackson that there would be a party with cake after the wedding. He got VERY excited and when we were almost there he clapped his hands together and said "We're going to Jackson's party! I get bicycle and cupcakes!" His birthday is coming up and those are the things he wants for his birthday. I had to quickly explain that this party was for Ann and Elliot and he took the news well once he realized he was still getting cake.
4) On the way home from the wedding Jackson was VERY tired and way past due for his nap. Alan and I were talking and he said "Pardon me" as he's been asked to say if he needs to interrupt. "Yes, Jackson?' I replied. Jackson said, "Mom, stop talking and go make me a sandwich." Hmm...we're still working on the manners.
I promise he's usually a very sweet, polite, and delightful boy- otherwise these moments wouldn't be so funny. =)
Oh, I should share something about Chase too, huh? Or as I like to call him, Neglected Number Two. ;-) He is at the stage where he coos and smiles a lot so it's a little bit more challenging to tell stories about the funny things he says. He IS in love with ceiling fans. Whatever room we're in, he looks every where for the ceiling fan in the room and immediately gives the fan a big smile and stares at it lovingly while cooing at it for an extended period of time. He is ADORABLE!!
Pictures coming soon from our Beach vacation with the Janney family, updated Chase pics, and pics from the wedding today...
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Camping...
Alan wanted to take Jackson camping but since I wasn't ready to spend a night at home alone with just Chase, we went to my in-laws' house and Jackson and Alan slept in a tent in the back yard. I've rarely seen Jackson so excited. He thought having a flashlight and sleeping outside was the greatest thing ever.
Picture from the deck overlooking the backyard.
My sweet little boy peeking through the tent wall.
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Picture from the deck overlooking the backyard.
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My sweet little boy peeking through the tent wall.
Little Lukey...
While we were up visiting my parents I got to see my ADORABLE nephew, Luke. He's absolutely precious and smiles all the time and has the cutest laugh. I'm smitten. =)
Jackson and his cousin, Luke!
Holding hands and chillin'.
This was when Chase threatened to punch Luke in the face. He was clearly terrified.
They made up and held hands. =)
Gigi and her grandsons.
Gigi and Gpa and their grandboys.
I also got to see Luke's mother. She's also known as my sister, Anne. =) I LOVED getting to hang out with her. She was a bridesmaid in a wedding for her friend from high school that weekend. I don't have a pic of us together so here's one of her and my favorite brother-in-law, Danny from the wedding:
How cute are they!? Very. I just wish they'd move next door to me.
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Jackson and his cousin, Luke!
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Holding hands and chillin'.
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This was when Chase threatened to punch Luke in the face. He was clearly terrified.
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They made up and held hands. =)
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Gigi and her grandsons.
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Gigi and Gpa and their grandboys.
I also got to see Luke's mother. She's also known as my sister, Anne. =) I LOVED getting to hang out with her. She was a bridesmaid in a wedding for her friend from high school that weekend. I don't have a pic of us together so here's one of her and my favorite brother-in-law, Danny from the wedding:
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How cute are they!? Very. I just wish they'd move next door to me.
Visit to the lake...
Jackson, Chase, and I decided to visit my parents while Alan was gone at a Young Life teaching conference. It was wonderful (as always) to see my family!
Chase's first visit to Lake Montclair. He's obviously super excited. ;-)
Jackson enjoying the lake.
Gigi and Jackson's feet after playing with chalk.
Gigi and Jackson's faces after playing with chalk. =)
Chase getting a nap on his Gpa.
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Chase's first visit to Lake Montclair. He's obviously super excited. ;-)
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Jackson enjoying the lake.
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Gigi and Jackson's feet after playing with chalk.
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Gigi and Jackson's faces after playing with chalk. =)
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Chase getting a nap on his Gpa.
Maybe not so slowly after all...
Okay, so time isn't going so slow anymore. Now that we're getting out and about and traveling a lot, time is going by much more quickly! Time to play a little catch up.
My Auntie Lisa and my two cousins, Kyle and Jake, came to visit my parents in Northern Virginia. We were all able to meet up at Rockbridge and spend the day together catching up. It was a lot of fun!
Dad feeding Chase at the pool at Rockbridge.
Kyle and Jackson in the pool.
Kyle holding his 2nd cousin, Chase.
Kyle and Jake and Chase. Chase was a LITTLE tired of being held at this point.
Grumpy Chase and his Great Aunt!
Jake and Chase.
They live in California so we don't get to see them nearly enough. It was a fun treat! =)
My Auntie Lisa and my two cousins, Kyle and Jake, came to visit my parents in Northern Virginia. We were all able to meet up at Rockbridge and spend the day together catching up. It was a lot of fun!
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Dad feeding Chase at the pool at Rockbridge.
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Kyle and Jackson in the pool.
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Kyle holding his 2nd cousin, Chase.
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Kyle and Jake and Chase. Chase was a LITTLE tired of being held at this point.
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Grumpy Chase and his Great Aunt!
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Jake and Chase.
They live in California so we don't get to see them nearly enough. It was a fun treat! =)
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