A little something...

This is a quick little something to hold all our Jet fans over for a while.  We were in Fayetteville for a wedding from this past Wednesday to Sunday.   I'm still recovering/ doing laundry/ getting back to routine.  I will post pictures and details later, but until then here's our sweet boy.

And an extra special treat... 

Matthew and I in some pretty sweet wind suits back in the day.  Straight 90's.

Playing with Daddy

One of the most exciting things about Jet growing up is that he gets to play with Daddy more and more.  This is one thing they like to do together.  JT lays on the ground and Jet either flies the "Jet plane"on Daddy's knees or he simply jumps on his stomach while daddy holds him and occasionally lifts him up.  Love watching my boys :)

Trying to eat Daddy's knee 

Fun times!!

Blast to the past

JT, Jet and I visited JT's old office at Methodist University (Fayetteville) this past Friday.  This is where he was working when we met (I was going to school there) and where he drove (over an hour away!) for the first 6 months of our marriage.  He got to see all the folks at the PGM office (most of them were at our wedding) so they got to meet Jet too.  While JT was catching up with his old boss a few of his co-workers and I took pictures of Jet in his old office chair.  They haven't gotten a new one, so this was the chair and the desk JT worked behind for over 4 years.  He was a stellar employee and it was quite clear that he was missed.  

Good ole' Methodist hat :)

And of course, the monarch

Friends!

We went to the Floro's again this past weekend to continue work on our rental property.  

Here are a few pics.

Tim and Nicole Carey are really good friends of ours that we've known since we got married.  They answered the call to go to Lebanon bringing their 2 sweet boys with them.  They are back after almost 1 year visiting and will return at the beginning of the fall.  We were fortunate to spend some time with them last weekend.  You know those people in your life that you just click with?  Where the friendship seems effortless?  Well, that's the Carey's in our lives.  It is natural to be around them and we seem encouraged and lifted up after just spending one evening with them.  They love the Lord and each other with a powerful faith.  Not to mention we're already learning a few of the "how-to's" of parenting as we watch them with their boys.  Selfishly, we really hope they decide to come back and live in the Springs next year but we also know that they have a heart for the world.  Love you Carey's!  So proud of you!

Elam was very interested in Jet

And now more pictures from a recent "photoshoot."  

I just love this little boy and all his expressions!

We call this the "denture look"  : )

5-in-1

I am a little behind in my postings so instead of creating 4 or 5 different posts I'm going to post them all in one (it'll save me time :)

Post #1 - Parker Noelle

Parker is a girl that I have known for 8 summers now.  She's dived on my summer dive team since she was 10 years old and later became my assistant coach (last summer).  Her parents (Joe and Holly) have always been there to help me as my parent reps for the dive association.  Parker's brother (Tate) has also been one of my divers.  He is now one of the oldest divers and has been a great leader for the little ones.  This family has known me since JT and I had been dating for less than a month.  They celebrated our engagement, came to our wedding, and held Jetman when he was less than 48 hours old.  Needless to say, they hold a special place in mine and JT's hearts.

About 4 weeks ago Parker came down with tonsillitis which later turned into meningitis.  I'm a little hazy on the whole story but somehow Parker's lungs were having a hard time functioning on their own.  Her body needed help.  Parker was heavily sedated for almost 5 days and put on a ventilator.  The ventilator "breathed" for Parker so her energy could be used with the antibiotics to kill the meningitis and help her body heal.  Joe held Parker's hand for the entire night each night and used fingernail scissors to cut out the letters for "Roll Tide" to post in Parker's window in the ICU (she's attending Alabama in the fall).  Holly did everything a good mama does when her child is sick.  Fetching food, taking care of the rest of the family, and doing whatever she could to make Parker more comfortable.  She's become a nurse afterwards by giving Parker medicine even at home.  Quite a strong woman.  These two showed love and strength for their princess that can't be put into words.

After a v-e-r-y long week Parker started fighting like the strong girl she is and took baby steps home.  She had to eat, think, talk, and walk.  Things that were quite difficult to re-learn.  I'm so very proud of her.  She impressed all the doctor's with her quick recovery and never-giving-up attitude.  Jet and I got to visit Holly, Joe, and Parker last week (Tate was at the beach with friends).  She looks great and is on her way to recovery.  She didn't complain one time I was there (even when Jet spewed avocado's all over her!) and has immense respect and thankfulness for her parents.  She's a gem and I love her.  Here's a picture to remember the day.  Way to go Parker, so glad you're home :)

Post #2 - Just some random pics :)

Post #3 - Happy 4th!

JT and I didn't go see fireworks because little man has to go to sleep early.  So we bought some and had a mini celebration together.  It was quite wonderful :)

Woohoo!!

Sparklers are my all time fav.  

Silly hubby

Post #4- Six month numbers

Jet Thomas had his 6 month check-up last Thursday.  He weighed in at 18 pounds 5 ounces (75%), was 27 inches long (75%), and had a 43.5 cm head circumference (50%).  We have a big boy!  I worked in the nursery this past Sunday and all the babies seemed a little "frail" compared to our linebacker :)  I forgot the camera at the doctor's office but got some of him playing afterwards with his Scooby-doo sticker stuck to his back (he got shots this visit so we thought the sticker would make him feel better :)

I really like the swirl in his hair!

Post #5 - Happy Late 4th with the Hayes'!

We were a little bummed that we didn't get to see fireworks on the fourth, but then we were pleasantly informed by a neighbor that Holly Springs puts on a fireworks show on the 5th of July every year (saves them 50% to do it a day later) within a mile of our house!  We got to watch the show from our very front yard.  A few were hidden behind trees but we could see the bulk of them.  It just so happens that Jonathan and Christie Hayes were coming over for dinner that night so they got to partake as well.  Jonathan and JT have been best buds since college, both in each other's weddings and just reliable friends.  Jonathan married the sweetest girl ever so I have a friend to hang out with too :)  They now live in Raleigh and this night was a good reminder that we need to see them more.  Love you 2!  Had a blast!

That's it for now folks!  I think I'm all caught up!  Happy blogging to all and to all a good night.