So this was a nice one. Jason asked last week, "Would you rather have your landscaping supplies or sparkle?" Now in most homes, you wouldn't have to ask a gal. But I honestly couldn't decide. Our "curb appeal" is about that of a nice cardboard box, so I've been kind of eager to put some nice flower beds in our front yard. And last year, we landscaped around the play area in the back, and it's been the gift that keeps on giving. (What mom doesn't love that their kids can run out back and play by themselves?!)
Eventually, I decided on the sparkle, though I fully expected to get landscaping stuff with gift money from the parents, so I could have my dirt and sparkle, too. And WOW! A "journey" string of 7 little diamonds on a white gold chain. I feel like a real queen. The jeweler has some sweet thing about how the diamonds' slight increase in size as they go down the row represents the growth of our love over time. But my favorite part was J telling me he knew I deserved the gift after he took out Friday's trash and counted 7 poopie diapers. I just feel blessed to have the kind of hubbie that counts those things. I think.
We chatted with my parents on the way to church, and J's folks came for lunch, naptime (with my new body pillow from the girls), dinner and dessert. It was a great day, and I'm glad to have such a loving family.
Oh, and I spent my money at Pottery Barn on a spur of the moment purchase. Oh, well. Dirt can wait.
6 comments:
Nice work, Jen. You're such an excellent writer. Even if I hadn't experienced it I would feel like I was right there.
from G-ma Lichte:
Addie you have a great smile !
Zoe you look like a teenager !
Jenny good job on the blog !
Jason, nice photo of your wife.
with love to all
We are so glad you are joining us in the blogging world! I love listening to you write. Go to www.bowlingintexas.com and click on "Share Pictures" to find five picture options of Beau to replace your monkey pic. You can just download from there. Love you!
HEY JENNY THIS IS GREAT....I DON'T KNOW HOW YOU FIND THE TIME TO DO ALL THE COOL STUFF....YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO TEACH ME HOW TO DO THIS....LOOKS GREAT WE MISS YOU GUYS!
lOVE YA ,
TONI
"I like it that you have a blog about...the blog. Can you show me everytime Zoe goes to the baseball game when we don't know, so we know what season she's gonna play? I want you to do a blog about Addie, please Aunt Jenny. I love you." -Jacob
"Zoe! (screaming) Zoe. (whispering) Addie please." -Amelia
"ah-brr-brr-uh-aw-oww-buh" (which I think means,"please get off that crazy in-the-way computer and HOLD ME NOW!" -Aveline
I liked your words of wisdom the best-even better than the great photos! The Zoe story on the floor was great- she is almost perfect but could be a little tiny bit stubborn! I love you all
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