School's Out-Bring on Summer!

School's out for Summer! Andy and I were both able to attend Ethan's kindergarten assembly. He received a reading achievement award, and ended up reading 5th grade sight words at the end of the year. What a smart boy! Andy picked Ethan up on his last day, and Ethan said, "I wish it was August so school would start." This boy loves school.

We're looking forward to a fun summer though. Momo and Papa are coming to visit in 8 days. Aunt Britt is coming in July, and we are going to try and go on a cabin/fishing trip in August. We've already hit up the Broken Arrow splash pads, which are scattered around town in different city parks. Best part of the splash pads - they're free!

Ethan with his award and some of his classmates.

Time for some summertime splashing!

We brought our frisbees too!

Happy Summer!

Where Did My Baby Go?

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY JACKSON!!

It's hard to believe this 9 lb. 13 oz. bundle of joy is three years old today. What a blessing he has been. We just love watching him grow and change everyday.

At three years old, Jackson is very shy, very funny, loves all sports, and loves his mom, dad, and brother. He can't stand our cat.

When I take him in for his three year check up, I'll let you know his stats, but I'm confident we're still well over the 100th percentile for height and weight.

Jackson could have chosen Chuck E Cheese or The Incredible Pizza Co. for his birthday celebration, but when we asked him where he wanted to go for his birthday, he said, "Target!" Jackson LOVES Target. Like an unhealthy love for Target. We drank chocolate milk and ate cookies at the food court, and then Jackson bought Buzz Lightyear underwear with his birthday money. Hey-it's Jackson's birthday, and that's what he wanted to do!

We also splurged for Jackson's birthday and got a bounce house! Okay, so the Marine Corps has a bounce house that we can borrow anytime we want for free. Guess what we'll be doing every weekend this summer!?!?

This was the first year that Jackson could open all of his gifts with no assistance from his big brother. He made quite the haul this year.

It was a busy weekend. Besides the bounce house and Target trip, we also had a parade and a carnival. By the time we made it to the cake, Jackson was on birthday-overload. As soon as we started singing, he started crying. At least Ethan was there to blow out the candles!

Happy Birthday Mommy's Boy. We love you!!

No 7 Year Itch Here!

On Thursday, the 12th, Andy and I celebrated our seventh wedding anniversary. I know some couples go through a "seven year itch" and start to get bored with their spouse around seven years of marriage. Fortunately for us, we've never had a dull moment throughout our marriage so there is no itch to scratch for us! We've lived in Montana, Wyoming, Massachusetts, Maine, Japan, and Oklahoma. We've had seven homes (almost eight), two awesome boys, three cats, and one stinky deployment. I say that's much more eventful than most couples celebrating their seventh anniversary. I know the next 50+ years will be just as exciting!

I was hoping to post pictures of our new house because we were SUPPOSED to close on the 12th, but paperwork won, and now we'll be closing on the 18th. It will be worth it in the end, but buying/closing on a house sure is stressful and time-consuming!

May 12, 2004

Eloping in Gillette, WY

April 7, 2007

Renewing vows with family and friends in Belle Fourche, SD

November 2009

Marine Corps Ball

(Despite seven years together, we don't have a lot of pictures of just the two of us. That will be my goal for the next seven years!).

Love you Andy.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful Mom! Also, to three other mother's in my life who are unbelievable women: my mother-in-law, my Grandma Haxton, and my Momo. You are four awesome women, and I am grateful for your advice and love, which allow me to succeed at my most important job: being a MOMMY!

Andy had drill this weekend (darn Marines!), but the boys and I still had a fun day. We made chocolate chip waffles, went to church, and visited the Safari Animal Sanctuary (be watching for pictures).

And now some Mother's Day poems verbatim from my oldest son:

"I like my mom becus she cucs me dinar." This is a step up because last year Ethan was thankful for his mom because I washed his clothes!

"I love my mom and I like to play with my mom." No typos! Go Ethan!

My mother-in-law, Vicki Clark, is a princess!

I love my Grandma!

My beautiful Momo and awesome Mofa.

My Mommy with her boys. :)

Mother's Day 2011....truly blessed.

Thomas the Tank Engine LIVE

Yes, the title of this post is "Thomas the Tank Engine LIVE." Don't be jealous. We really got to see him live. Oh the joys of being near a big(ger) city. The boys both really loved the show. We knew all the songs. It was kind of pricey, but worth the memories.

Thomas the Tank Engine

(unfortunately there were no photo opportunities for us to take pictures with Thomas).

The boys impatiently awaiting Thomas' arrival.

A picture with Mommy too!

Percy, Sir Topham Hat, and their friends.

Thomas saves the day!!