Summer is coming to a close... so I should probably get caught up on the blog.

We had an amazing summer. We didn't go on any fancy vacations or spend tons of money on stuff we don't really need. But we did spend time with family and created memories. Which to me is more rewarding than any fancy vacation. We spent time up north with Jon's family and went to the zoo with my parents. JT loved the animals, but he mostly loved the big granite ball that spun around in the water. You know how kids are with water. Thank you to Nana and Papa for being there with us to help with JT and make his first time at the zoo memorable! :)

We spent about 30 minutes playing at this ball. Wish we could have one at home.

Any resemblance? ;)

Our family on the Train.

Daddy wouldn't let him walk. Sad sad face.

He loves the carousel... He rode it 4 times at the fair and we had to try it out here.

Going...

Going...

Gone!!! We wore him out!

Hold your horses... we will be back soon!

So it is summertime and we are as busy as everyone else. Along with everything else going on I decided to start painting my house. So most nights after JT is in bed I am up painting. Thankfully school is back in session so Jon is working again. We were so blessed over the Summer... we actually made it financially I think. lol We have done so many fun things as a family and I have gotten some pictures, but I have been neglecting my camera. We will be taking JT to the Hogle Zoo on Saturday with my parents so I will get many many pictures and hopefully find time to post when we get back. Until then... enjoy one of my favorite pics of my little man.

4th of July!!!

What a weekend... full of baseball, 4th of July at the park, swimming (which I didn't get pics of), BBQ, and fireworks. We had a blast and enjoyed spending time with family. With JT getting older it is getting more fun because he is understanding what is going on. Thursday night we went to a roadrunners game with some family. We didn't last 9 innings, but it was fun to see how JT would react. Friday we just hung out at home and I went to Krumpets with my mom for the 75% off 4th of July decorations. We got a ton for only $35.00!!! I think it is my new favorite store. Thank you Shaunie for introducing us!!! :) Saturday we celebrated the 4th with my parents. Races at the park... JT came in second to an almost 3 year old... so I pretty much think he won. :) He played some games and we waited in line for an hour so he could ride a pony. We were all talking while we waited that he better get on the pony to make our wait worth it. Well we were wrong. He didn't want to get off. He loves animals and loved the pony. It was so cute! It was a fun filled day and we all got to bed late! Today was a normal Sunday... JT and I had a 3 hour nap which was very very nice and than spent awhile at Papa & Nana's riding the motorcycle. It is going to be hard to go back to work tomorrow. Especially when I know it is going to be CRAZY!!!! Oh well... maybe it will go fast. Also... I am going private next Sunday. I have all of you down that requested to be added, but some of you didn't leave an email. If you can go and check if your email is on there or you can email me at budge13@juno.com :) Summer... I need an add to your blog ;) Now it is time for another fun week.

Take me out to the ballgame!

I think he had fun :)

On your mark... get set... GO!

He was watching the Red Robin bird!

Fishing for ducks

Digging through sawdust

His favorite thing at the park

So freakin cute!!

Patiently waiting for the sparkler!

He wasn't quite sure about it at first!

We are going to try our names and taking the pic on the 24th... stay tuned for awesome pics!

Notice the redness of our skin? We got a bit of sun!

Enjoying it a little bit more

Relaxing on Sunday. We are having a problem with this blanket. :( Never leaves his side.

This kid has me wrapped around his finger... and his daddy would agree! :)

Now that you have all been patient... 2 posts in one night!!!

Here are a few pictures of what we have done in the past few months... Keep reading though because our baby turned 2 today and we had a successful birthday party tonight. I am exhausted!!! We have been busy as a family and are looking forward to the rest of the summer. We are having a Packard reunion next week and all of Jon's siblings will be coming from Washington. We haven't seen some of them in a year. We are excited to spend time with them. I am sure I will get tons of pictures.

Looking older with all his hair gone!

Nice face daddy :)


Uncle Dizzles got himself married. How cute are these boys?

We aren't sure what they were looking at.

Fixing the drawers.

Even bribing him with candy doesn't get him off daddy's motorcycle.

Bubbles don't taste very good.

After all the hard work... the front is done. Now it's time for the backyard!

Daddy taught JT how to eat yogurt with a cookie. That is a necessity you know.

Birthday Boy!!!

Holy Smokes... JT is 2! How crazy is that. It doesn't seem like it has been two years. As I was working today I thought back to the day he was born him. The moment I saw him in the nursery 2 years ago I knew that he belonged in our family and he was going to make us so happy. He has made my life complete. We are so blessed to be his parents. He is such a joy to be around. He has such a sparkling smile and awesome personality. He is going to go so far in his life. He is an amazing son and will be a wonderful big brother. I am so thankful that he chose us as his parents. I can't imagine my life without him. We had a "motorcycle" (his favorite thing in the whole world) birthday party with my family tonight. He got spoiled and had a blast. We had to save the big present from us for last because once he saw it he would have not opened the rest of his presents. It was a success and we move into the terrific 2's ;) Now for the pictures... sorry there are so many I just couldn't pick a few.

Look who's 2!!!

This is the "cheese" face



Mmmmmm ... frosting

Cake is good!

Sportin the helmet!

He didn't want to sit still and open presents... it was a fight.

The grand finale... just like daddy's!!!

Whoa.. goes a little fast downhill... he even crashed once. :)

Good thing mom made him put the helmet on before he crashed.

Who's the man?

He looks so grown up. What am I going to do when he turns 3?

Not a fan of silly string.

He just wouldn't smile!

Our family... time to add another one! :)

It's time...

I know I promised a post and I will get to it... my inlaws are coming down today for the weekend, but I plan on blogging on Sunday. :) Anyway, we are doing some things in our lives that are going to change things and I decided that I am not comfortable having the whole world knowing... so it is time we go private. I am not going to switch for 3 weeks due to vacations and other stuff... so you have plenty of time to get your request in. :) Leave a comment or email me at budge13@juno.com Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I know we will.

Ok Ok Ok!!!

So I have been a bit lazy lately or maybe just busy with life, but I promise we are still alive and one of these days I will post. :)