Shane came home yesterday and asked about our day, what we did, etc. - I was searching for a productive answer. hmm, I did laundry. I sorted a few piles of papers that were needing attention. Other than that. nothing really. I spent time running kids around and my guilty pleasure- Y&R. But I can't remember the last time I was searching for something to fill my time. nice. really nice;)
Then we played cards on the deck and he asked if i had plans or if i was coming to his softball game later. nope- no plans. He of course looks shocked. no plans? where is my wife??
Looking so forward to a great summer. We have magic waters passes so I hope when the temps climb to oh, maybe the 80's? we can make it out there. I do love the cooler temps for now though. Our electric bill has never been this low.lol! plus I love having all the windows open 24/7! Shane says it instantly relieves his work stress coming home to a clean, airy house.
Jacob has football training everyday at Hononegah.. lots of running and he described the puke buckets that surround them. YUK! I pick him up from that at 9:30am and then I am walking with a friend. Get Jacob back to hononegah by 11am for basketball til 1pm! I think he can miss a few here and there but otherwise it's keeping him busy til evening when his baseball kicks in! Yesterday I felt guilty having him mow- he looked like he was about to collapse;(
Jackson had a thrilling weekend! He and jacob were in tournaments all weekend and Shane and I split up with each. Jackson ended up winning the entire tournament and he played awesome. Ready? several homeruns, including a grand slam in the championship game!!:) He is crushing the ball this year! He got a big trophy and I think he's still smiling:)
Jackson is signed up for a basketball camp in July and I think we are going to send him to a football camp too.
We are going to denver in a couple weeks and we aren't going to be able to take our road trip out East in July because of state tournaments/playoffs for Jacob so we are looking at the beginning of august now. Jackson would be in football training and have to miss a week but Jacob would have a break from football at that time and baseball would be over for both. Crazy trying to plan anything all year when you have kids in sports. I hear it gets worse in high school if you take a vacation Christmas or Spring break that they sit after, etc. highly frowned upon here is the rumor. Not good news for our cruise.
We are going to a cub game in august and we also got tickets for this tour that is coming to Milwaukee..
perfect place to go since my guy is from there!! We gave the boys the surprise tickets right when the finale aired. We are center stage on the floor so it will be a great concert. I have always wanted to do this since we watch together every year. Can't wait!
to back track a little - Jacob had a very nice graduation ceremony. Grandparents were all able to get tickets so that was good news. I only got chocked up once when they referenced the children we handed off in august of 2000 and the young men/women we are sending into high school. {sigh}
Jacob sent we a very sweet text message that morning thanking me for all i do and reminding me it is a small step and lots more to come and enjoy. Nice when your not so little guy helps put it in perspective.
After pictures i took Jacob to the banquet for the dance. I left him outside to wait with the others in line and went in to finish last minute prep with the other committee members. The hall looked great, the slide show was a hit and the DJ rocked.. they were on the floor all night! Jacob tearing up the dance floor like his dad used to:)
We left there around midnight.
My last work day was the next day. Jackson had a picnic and I ran over to grab a few pics for the scrapbook..
The Lia sophia party went great. I don't have parties too often but i really have to recommend this- I got a $128 glass bead necklace I wanted for just hosting the party then two pairs of earrings for two bookings. I had lots of family and friends here and the party went well and now i chose close to $600 in free jewelry and some bonus items. Well worth it. should be here by Friday too! My friend could use the business too so let me know if you are interested in tons of free jewelry;)
sunday we had family and close friends over for dinner to celebrate for Jacob. I placed a picture from his first day of Kindergarten out and his last day before high school.
we had good food and lots of drinks:)
love having people over too. makes me happy!
Matt and Carla came and hung out on the deck. good times.
monday was our anniversary. 13 years. I was thinking back and it's funny how you can remember little details and emotion. Kids with so much we were trying to accomplish. both in school and working. taking care of Jacob and getting our first place. Then trying to be the supportive spouse and not slip through the cracks to divorce when the times got tough.. and there were lots of tough times. So very proud of us. so glad we made it and so glad I had you by my side through it all.
We are hoping to sneak away to lake Geneva for a day/night at our favorite spot- French Country Inn... maybe in July??
Jackson plays tonight. Tomorrow i am going to Archivers with the girls:) and Friday Jacob has a game. looking forward to getting a few things done this weekend because the following June weekends we are out of town. and then I teach sunday afternoon.
oh and I have lost 25 pounds. I bought a pair of size 8 jeans at Ann Taylor loft a few weeks ago and now are already a little big;) I hope to hit 30 pounds by the wedding!
Enjoy the sunshine today~
Thanks for the lia shout-out! Glad you liked everything! Let me know which items are back-ordered, and I'll see if I can find out the eta on them. LOVE that pic of you and Shane! What is it from?
Posted by: Amy Lindell | June 10, 2009 at 05:38 PM
SUPER GREAT pic of you and shane!!!! :) it's so sweet!!!
a HUGE congrats on the size 8 jeans!!!! you look awesome girl...so very proud of you!!!
i love how you had a pic of jacob's first day of school and one of his last day before HS...that was a great idea!!
Posted by: Candi Tardio | June 12, 2009 at 08:21 AM