Kindergarten Graduate

We're enjoying our first official Summer Monday. Jackson is so happy that school's out, which suprised me a bit. He loved Kindergarten and never once complained about going to school. He had perfect attendance the entire school year.

Today dad took us to lunch and we spent most of the afternoon being lazy. Tonight's movie night. Dad & Jack are going to see Iron Man while mom and the girlfriends check out Sex in the City! Now that the pace has slowed considerably around here, I'm going to make an effort to keep this thing updated.

"Sons of the Republic"

Warren W. (bass), Eric A. (drums), Jon R. (vocals, rythym), & Greg W. (lead)

Jon's band has a gig on his birthday! Come celebrate with us at Leon's February 9th!

Stacey! Thanks for your comment- someone does see this stuff after all:). We're going to attempt a video, but the bar is really dark. However, Jon's recording with his edirol, so we'll have some audio! Greg wants to buy your telecaster- haha. He's been drooling over it.

Our Christmas Home

Here's the complete tour. We hope you enjoy!

Cool little tip

I have about 30 blogs that I read, and it's hard to keep up with that many. A friend recently told me about a site that will alert you to new blog posts: google reader. Try it out. I keep it open on my desktop all the time and check it when I check my email. Love it! (Right now, it's telling me that I have 69 new posts to read. I've got some catching up to do).

"All I want for Christmas"

Once again, I failed to send out Christmas cards. If I had, this would have been it! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Friendly Christmastime Competition

We had a great time this week hosting and WINNING our first ever gingerbread house decorating contest. Here's the proof:

Out of the blue, Jackson decided to name our team: "Jingle Smells". I know this sounds like it had some influence from Jon, but I was there, and I swear it was all Jackson.

Here's our competition: (they couldn't decide on a team name) John, Chase & Jack

"Ho's on the go" was a late entry from our neighbor, Tim:

Chase & Jackson eagerly awaiting the big event: (yes, they stuffed their faces full of sugar for two hours straight)

Table O' Sugar: (before)

Table O' Sugar: (after)

P.S. There were actually no winners.

P.S.S. Team Jingle Smells ROCKS!

He believes!

Santa and Mrs. Claus came to downtown Saturday night. Jackson visited with the big guy for a bit, then Santa told him, "Be sure to say your prayers, Jackson. We have a lot to be thankful for". Jackson asked him for an airplane. I thanked Santa in advance for the gift, since I'm hoping Jackson will fly us to the islands on it.