Overload!!!!!

I guess I will start with the cruise since that is where I left off. Wow that seems so long ago. I am trying to find some pictures but I must not have taken as many as I thought. That's okay. You don't want to see me in a swimming suit anyways. Good times, although I think I would have to trade off. Cruise one trip then land another. It was very relaxing and I am still trying to get the weight off, one hazard I don't remember them disclosing.

I am going to try and get caught up. So please stay awake! I know I can't touch on everything or else you would be here forever. October if the busiest month for our family so I will do my best. Enjoy!

First day of school! Carter missed the cut off by 6 days so another year of pre-school for him. He loves learning. He tells me all the time that he has homework that he needs to do. I can't count how many notebooks he has gone through.
Jaelynn is in Ms. Beth's class and loves every minute. She is sad that she only goes twice a week. It amazes me how much she retains. It can get a little frustrating that after hearing a Hanna Montana song once she can sing most of it back to you but if you ask her where her shoes are, she has no idea. I am so grateful for my daughter. She is teaching me patience!

Carter is trying out soccer this year. Jaelynn is his little cheerleader.

He does pretty good. This is him making a goal!

Who cares that it was for the other team, right.

Jaelynn started gymnastics and I do have to say she is a natural. I know I'm her mom but she really enjoys it and has no fear. Fear is what held me back so I am excited for her. I don't have any pics because we have to sit behind glass and I can't get a good picture of her.

Brandon turned 30 this month and after last years disappointing birthday, well lets just say the last 6 disappointing birthdays I decided that I needed to do something fun. I never thought I could do it but it worked. I through him a surprise party and he was speechless. For all of you that know Brandon knows that never happens. I am so bummed. I thought it would be fun to have a bunch of disposable cameras for the guests to use but none of them turned out. So sorry for not having any pics. But we had a ton of fun!

October 4 was suppose to be a very relaxing day. It was our 7 year Anniversary. I woke up at 8 o'clock so excited that my kids let me sleep in. Thinking that I couldn't have asked for a better gift. I go down stairs and the kids are sitting on the couch all wrapped up in their blankets. As I noticed that Jae had bangs she told me that "Carter cut my hair". My mouth drops to the floor and as I look to Carter for an explanation he adds, "With dads clippers". I won't go into much detail since I pretty much don't remember it all. I know the tears started flowing and I told Brandon he better come get his son.

Later Carter told me he was just trying to make it look like mine. After all said and done, meaning he chopped a good 6 inches off and managed to stay alive, he did a pretty good job with those clippers. I am just glad he wanted her to have my hair cut and not Brandon's!

My baby turned 5 on October 6th!!!I can't believe he is 5. Time goes by so fast. Please slow down!!

Carter loves anything to do with the army. So when he said that he wanted an Army party that is what Brandon gave him. He had a perma grin all day long.
My little soldier. Yes, he is walking and getting into everything.
He is such a sweet boy.

Can't forget the cowboy boots.

Seattle

I have to say this is a beautiful place to go!! Brandon had to go for work so I tagged along. We had so much fun thanks to our great friends that watched our kids. I can now say that I like seafood. As long as they are pulling it straight out of the ocean while I am ordering. I believe I can honestly tell you that we will retire there. Check out some of our pics. The picture above is in Poulsbo. The cutest little town I have ever seen.