August 22, 2006

*I tried to add pictures, but the webstite isn't working right...sorry! i'll try tomorrow!
There really is too much for me to catch up on everything...we had a great time fishing, sleeping in a tent (Gavin w/ various family members), sitting around campfires, roasting marshmallows, etc. It was a great week for us all, but especially Ez, who got to sleep in my sleeping bag with me all night (read: nursing all night = heaven for Ez and minimal sleep for me) since he would not sleep in the pack n' play.
Then we got home and 2 days later, Jason graduated from Academy. I got teary-eyed on my drive there that morning as I thought of the road that we have been on and how proud I am of Jason for his perseverance and commitment to do what he set out to do.
Then 3 days after that was Jason's birthday! I am thankful for Jason's humor, love for our boys, love and commitment to me, loyalty to his family and friends, thoughtfulness, easy -going nature and relaxed attitude. It helps balance me out all the time! We have fun together, laugh at each other, and still enjoy inside jokes.
So I guess I'll do a list and then I'll give you a few pictures!

1) My husband, who was hand-picked by God for me

2) All of the exciting things in our life recently, but especially seeing my prayers come to fruition as I watched Jason receive his diploma Friday

3) My mom's help for Gavin's party and Jason's graduation party. She has a servant's heart and the gift of hospitality. She knows how to throw a party and be a gracious hostess and I am learning from her

4) Jason having this week off - he starts work Friday

5) Getting my hair done today

6) My mom taking Gavin to the LB Aquarium - he loved it!

7) Disneyland Sunday night - the boys loved the parade

8) Jason teaching Ez his first word besides Mama and Dada today - Ut-oh. Its so funny. The first sound is a grunt, then "oh"

9) Costco's return policy (ie. anything, anytime, no matter how old or beat up) - we returned our camera my parents got us last summer for our birthday gift (j & I) and it was not working right - they gave me the money back and I got a new camera last night

10) Dinner last night at Claimjumper for Jason's birthday - the kids were both so good, so we were able to have an enjoyable meal