Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Surprise!

Yes, I know, it is probably a surprise that I finally updated my blog! It has been way to long… so let me catch you up on some happenings this past month. Well, I ran away from Single Awareness Day (February 14) and flew to Utah. My brother-in-law, Sean, picked me up from the airport and I got to tend my cute nieces and nephew while Jess and Sean went out to dinner. We had a good time playing pretend feast… Tayler is quite the chef! I spent the night at Jess and Sean’s house. Thanks guys for picking me up and letting me tend your kids and crash at your house!


Happy, Cute Cousins!




Jared and Katie flew in the next morning, so Jess and I and the kids loaded into the Yukon and off we went to pick up J & K. Jared and Katie did not know I was going to Utah, so it was a surprise to them when I was sitting in the front seat of the car. We headed out to Mom’s house and enjoyed a lazy afternoon just chillin’ while waiting for Mom to get home from work.



Mom and Son Just Chillin'


The biggest surprise came when Mom got home. I had told Mom the previous Sunday that there was no way I could come home. Work was too crazy (which it is), I worked on Saturday (which I did), and we are not allowed to take leave right now (which is true), so there was absolutely no way I could make it home for the weekend. I didn’t lie… too much! So, when Mom came home and she was distracted by the kids and with everyone being there, I snuck up behind her and put my arm around her and after a few seconds (her attention was still elsewhere) I said, “Hi Momisita!” Her reaction was priceless! She was so excited that I came home… it made me feel good!

Jared is such a good Uncle!




I was the odd one out since I didn't have a kid on my lap... so I took the picture of everyone else just hangin'!







So Cute!!!







So, the weekend was spent just hanging out- it was great! I love hanging with my family and playing with my cute nieces and nephews. We played games, watched movies, ate yummy cinnamon rolls, and had a great weekend. It is always nice to go home.

Two big dates on the calendar since I blogged last are the 25th and 26th of February. The 25th was Brent’s B-day… Happy Birthday Brent! I actually did remember to call so he didn’t have to call me this year! I don’t think Jared and I will ever live that down, but it is quite funny! The 26th marked five years that Dad has been gone. I wish I could have been home to give Mom a big hug, laugh together, cry together and reminisce about all the good times we had with Dad. Time is a funny thing… how it goes by so fast, yet I don’t miss him any less as the years pass.

Thinking- "Man I look good for being so old!"




The other event, blog worthy, is my cha, cha, cha, chia!!!! Yeah, that’s right… I’m a nerd, but I love my chia!



Day 1




Day 6






Day 9

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Julie the pictures of everyone are so cute...but I seriously have to question the chia. Are you okay...do we need an intervention?!!!!

Katie & Jared said...

I agree with Jenny. Maybe we do need an intervention! The chia pet is a bit too much. I know you love your plants but the chia is a little overboard. ;)

Kristylee said...

What a fun weekend, how exciting! I'm still a little curious about the mysertious favor mentioned in your voicemail, I feel terrible that I didn't answer.

I'm going to have to go against Jen and Katie and say I love the Chia! Good work my friend!

Jess said...

That was a fun weekend. I am so glad that you came too!

Those are cute pictures. I'm sad that I didn't have my camera.

I love this that you said: "Time is a funny thing… how it goes by so fast, yet I don’t miss him any less as the years pass" So TRUE!!

Love the chia Jules-- that is so you!

Hugs!

Unknown said...

I love the continued pictures of the chia! Awesome!