Carousel

We took Jackson to the Zoo last night for the grand opening of the carousel. He was apprehensive to say the least. They hadn't even started moving yet!









He did a little better when they moved to the bench but he still had the "I think this is supposed to be fun but I'm not quite sure" look on his face.

My dad caught the "essence of Jack" on camera

Curb appeal and I found the camera!

Wow....I've really been slacking in my blogging duties. We've been busy doing yard work in between cold-fronts and thunderstorms. I'm starting to wonder if it will ever feel like summer. Although it has been nice not to have to water or turn on the air-conditioning. Anyway, I semi-re-lanscaped the front gardens with a little brick wall and new mulch. I'm happy with the way it turned out and it only took 4 trips to Lowes and 3 weeks worth of Jackson's nap times to get it done! Now we have a little more curb-appeal. Or at least we're not the crappiest yard on the block. I also really did just find the camera after not seeing it for a couple of weeks. Apparently Tim was trying to keep Jackson from getting his hands on it and put it in the curio cabinet. So that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

These are from back when it was summer for a couple days. I was trying to get the garden weeded and planted so I distracted Jackson first with the hose and then with the sprinkler. Much to my surprise he loved it!

Then it was time for his first popsicle which he also loved...

So much that he stole daddy's too!

Why we don't go to the movies anymore

So for my birthday yesterday we went to see the new Indiana Jones movie. The movie was awesome. The people at the movie were not. We went to an early matinee and had our pick of seats. Dead center, 5 or 6 rows up. The theater slowly began to fill up and just before the previews started, a group of 9 or 10 kids and maybe 3 adults sat right behind us. 'It will be fine' I thought, 'the movie will be loud', I thought, 'loud enough to mask any comments that don't quite come out as a whisper.' I was wrong. There's a reason stereotypes exist. These kids are the reason stereotypes about kids in movie theaters exist. During the previews the kid behind me kicked the back of my chair 5 or 6 times. I moved to the other side of Tim and thought, 'well, at least they're quiet.' Oops, spoke too soon. They were not quiet. They were rather loud. I thought, 'surely the mother will tell them they have to be quiet, that's her job.' Wrong again. Instead she joined in, as though they were sitting in their own living room. Kid: "Whoah, is that guy asleep!" Mom: "No, he's knocked out." Kid: "What about Indiana Jones?" These people are the reason they have to tell you at the beginning of the movie to BE QUIET!!! Apparently it's not enough. And it's why we don't go to the movies much anymore. After 15 minutes of non-stop talking we moved to the front of the theater and enjoyed the rest of the movie.

Celebrate

Five years ago today we had the wedding of our dreams. Our only regret was that it didn't last long enough and I think we ran out of Champagne. It's been 5 wonderful years. Here's to many, many more! Happy Anniversary honey!

Present

So, after I had Jack, I could never really get back to exercising because every time I tried I would have pain in my SI joints. A few months ago I discovered I had pelvic instability and started wearing this SI Belt. It has helped immensely and I have been able to go back to exercising pain free.

My mother's day/ anniversary/ birthday present

The recumbent bike was getting a tad boring. I hate running. So this is my awesome present. Thanks honey!

Sky on Fire

Sunset from our house, taken with a couple different settings on the camera

Smile!

Jackson has learned to smile upon command, er request (most of the time)

How to make a girl smile

Exchange between me and the sales guy at Western Garden this morning:

SG: Are you babysitting today?
ME: No, he's mine.
SG: Awww come on, don't fool me. Have you even graduated from high school yet?
ME: Yeah, 15 years ago. ( Thinking to myself...has it really been that long??)
SG: Awww...don't fool me.


I realize this guy was just being extremely nice but it still made me smile a little.