Wednesday, October 12, 2011

breck in october

 is beautiful.


home, sweet home...

at our entrance... isn't it pretty?

in town, behind main

my fave pic from the trip



it was a short trip, but so thankful we were able to get away.
we got to spend some time with a special family in denver, and later some time with our fun breck neighbors.
did a lot of walking around town, and spent a lot of time just at home relaxing and watching it snow.





the BEST shop in the world

this is how i found them when i came out of marigold heaven


magical scraps is a great little shop, unique fabrics and they make adorable stuff.

addox' favorite place to eat-- bubba gumps, he loves the shrimp and hush pups. so do we.


on one of our walks, writing his name...

BOO! he wrote it about 4 times down the side of the road to scare people.



jason always says i put the worst pictures of him on the blog. so, i will add this one to even things up. you're welcome.

cool river bliss

the most wonderful coffee shop/bakery in the world

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add's main request was to go to this book shop, it is stacked floor to ceiling with used books. 
  unfortunatelyhe was closed both times we went by, he is a bit eccentric. 
his shop is awesssooommmeeee. 
we went to another bookstore instead and addox found a book he liked. 
 high five.

happy fall/winter folks.


Sunday, October 02, 2011

new house!






(if that isn't an ornery look, i don't know what is.)

i now do not go crazy every single day anymore due to feeling cramped and too much energy in a small space.
still go crazy, just not because of that.
regardless, i felt sad to leave our old apartment, it was SUCH a blessing.
addox and i came from a baaaaaad place before that, one of those places that was on a "borderline" part of town, looked nice from outside, office talked it up.
6 months in a guy got murdered above us.
that's another story & not one i'm fond of.
we came here and loved our little town and place instantly, and still do.
it was a beautiful apartment and just right for us then, but we have outgrown it for sure!!!

now we have more than doubled our space,  gloriooousssss!!!!
addox loves that it is two levels, he has always wanted stairs.
the park is literally our back yard.
and we are at the back of the property, so we are usually the only ones here, even at night for some reason.
it is SO quiet.
TONS of storage for this organization psycho mom.
and i have a craft room!
and jason will have a weight room!!!
and, drumroll..... each of us has our own sink.
this is a happy family, people!!

it isn't completely ideal.
i'd love to have a backyard that we didn't have to share with others.
i'd love a garden.
a garage would be great.
a basement.
we would love to own our dream house in kansas right now, but we have other priorities first.
for right now, we are all happy, feeling incredibly blessed, and love this new special place.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011


i don't take credit- i came across this on pinterest.

in the past i have been judged as being a "holier than thou Christian."
this explains my feelings better than anything.
<3

Friday, September 09, 2011

jr x2 reception

our reception was planned to be as casual as possible, and people to just have fun!
i think we succeeded.
peole enjoyed the lake, maybe even a few braved the water?
at least with their toes.
friends mixed with family, family mixed with family.

we had a huge bbq served around one, home-made ice cream & toppings bar around 3.
everyone left full!!



mima with alllll the family!!!

mima with all the grand & great- grandkids


my cousin chris & I.
we go way back... ;)

big wheelin' addox

and.... my hubby riding his skateboard
told you this thing was casual!

isn't this banner awesome?!
my bestie made them, she simply rocks.



this is the face j gets whenever he tries to take random pics of me

nifty nut house old-fashioned candy
sorry parents of small children

my bunting


j decided to string the cups of candy out... but he had a pattern for them that was very specific.
look at that concentration.

aunt connie, mom & i made these poms to hang from ceiling

jason refuses to take a normal picture


his mom telling him to be normal
ha.

me telling him to be normal

"centerpieces"

mom, kim, mima & I made all the stands


don't worry, he is just pretending.
i've never seen my husband drunk.
amen

our guest book that i made last-minute
it is howi roll





brother cheesin

two girls that have been with me through thick & thin

love them more than i can ever express

hey bestie, why does your charlie's angel gun look like a fish?
and what happens when you run to the end of the earth?

neato!

i'm such a good wife.
i offered to catch him & then promptly kill him if he fell & ruined our party.

want to know what i do with him when he won't take a normal picture?


ohhhhhh finally.

there were SO many people that we did not get pictures with, ultimate fail!
we got so busy just talking & trying to spend time with everyone.
good excuse to do it again?
someone else needs to get married, folks!

we love each & every one of you that came out and shared your holiday with us, and even those of you who didn't.
lameeeeeee.
jk
love ya!