So many presents

As we all know Jack's birthday is right before Christmas, which leaves us to have many a birthday parties in a snow storm. Jacks birthday party this year was just that. We had a great storm the night before and just praying that people would be able to get out of their driveways and scoot into out snow covered drives. As me and Jack were getting ready for the party (Jack's part was to nap, mine was to do everything else) poor Steve was shoveling for hours, quite literally so everyone would have a place to park. I was so surprised at the number of people who braved the weather to watch Jack open all of those presents, have some laughs and some cake, which was a beautiful spiderman cake made by none other than my mom. Can't wait until next years!

Our Tree

What a pretty tree. Jack is so amazed by it. We actually didn't decorate the treefro days because it just looks so pretty with just white lights. A decorated tree picture will follow but I have to take a pic while Jack is sleeping. All the ornaments end up on the tree skirt with the millions of pine needle that fall. One of my favorite parts of the season is pulling out all of those special ornaments, each with a certain memory. Each one of them making are tree look even more beautiful.

Night Out

A couple weeks ago we decided to go out with the gang to just have a drink, good conversation and good music.

Sorry!

I can't believe it's been so long since the last post!

Trick or Treat

Every year for Halloween, Steve's dad fires up the old trailor hitch on the back of a tractor and for a hayride to take the kids trick or treating. Complete with a cooler. The kids loved the ride. Jack didn't want to miss one chug of the hayride. He finally got the trick or treat down this year too!!!

The Costume

Hang onto your hats fellas, theres a new sheriff in town!

Finshed pumpkin product

Visit at Nana's

On Halloween Day, before all the racing around, we visited Nana Harris in costume. She was very happy to have a little visit from Cowboy Jack and Arianna the witch. Their they are, babies in hand for a visit with Nana. Isn't she cute!

Pumpkin carving

It has been a tradition for years to get together the Elliott's, the White's, Harris's and now Lights to come together to carve some great pumpkins. This also includes some great food and movies too. We all look forward to this tradition every year with famous pose with your pumpkin photo shoot at the end. This year Jack did a Mr. Potato/ pumpkin head. Awesome pumpkins guys! Finished product coming soon.

Little Hair

This picture was taken before Jack decided how he really felt about his new haircut. He has since decided that he does not like his "little hair" and wants his "big hair" back. We are currently working to get this big hair style back for Mr. Jack. Please stay tuned for further information on this matter.

My new obsession

Now I have always done what I like to call a self taught yoga. I would follow an old book that an old friend had given me from a library sale years ago. Well about a month ago or maybe more I started Power Yoga. I LOVE IT! In fact that may be an understatement. Every thursday me and Mary can't wait for the day to end so we can get to power yoga. Now let me just explain for those of you who aren't familiar with this form of yoga, it is actually a hot yoga or done in a heated studio. The studio is probably the best place for yoga, so tranquille. You can really quiet the mind and fully engage in Shivasna. That class really blows my self taught yoga out of the water. Namaste.

North River

Well since we have been having such wonderful fall weather, we have decided to really take advanage of the beautiful scenery that comes with the season. One of our favorite spots is of course the North River Reservation. We have been trying to get a good nature walk in at least 3 times a week and this spot seems so much closer then some of our over favs. These pictures were from a fun day we spent with Arianna and Joan. Pics courtesy of Joan! Thanks! By the way Jack call the North River Reservation his forest which I think is very cute! Also these two get along so great together, we really should make the effort to do that more often!

Air Show

A few weeks ago we traveled to Steve's base for the Westover Air show. The drive there it had been pouring, we just hoped that the day would clear up for the show. Luckily it did. The show was great. We got to walk though a few planes. We saw some planes do these awesome tricks. We also saw a wing walker. I think she must have been crazy to walk on the wing on a plane so high up nevermind be out there for the loops. Overall we had a couple of awesome days catching up with Steve nd his airforce buddies. Jack actually slept through the thunderbirds. That is what you call a great sleeper!!!

San Antonio

Not long ago, Steve was able to re-visit Lackland Airforce Base down in San Antonio. We headed down with to see Steve's brother Tony graduate from basic traing. We went wih Mary, Tony's girlfriend and Aunt Dineen, while Jack stayed at Nina's house. I knew Steve was looking forward to going back to the base since the last time he was there was during his own graduation that was two years ago. We had such a great time. The graduation was great! Everyone did such a good job. Tony looked so happy to see Mary and Mary was SO excited to see him! I reminded me of being so excited waiting to see Steve two years ago. Also San Antonio is the prettiest part of Texas. The riverwalk area down town is so amazing. We took a riveboat cruise and learned all about the area which was so interesting. I think I would like to live there! A quick side note- On the way home I professed my love of Steve to the guy boarding us on the flight in Memphis!

Camping

I know it has been a while since we update the old blog here, but we just been so busy. We did manage to squeeze in a camping trip. We actually went with Steve on one of his weekends on base. Westover AFB actually has a pretty nice camping area. We roasted marshmallows, did a little grilling and everything else that comes with camping. The only snag in our plan was the torrential down pours and severe thunder and lightening, which by the way cause the alarms to go off on base. SO fun. Jack slept through it. Not so bad. We did also have a ground hog that lived on the camp site, which we had to distract from him because if we didn't he would have smeared with sunscreen (not kidding). Only complaint: Where the bathrooms were located! Made for a shower fiasco, but that is a story for another time!!

Castle Island

A fun trip to Castle Island. We walked the sugar bowl, grabbed a snack at sully's and watched the planes. Could you ask for a better afternoon?

My sweet boy!

The Fourth!

Actually this was the fifth. For the fourth we actually just hung around down in humarock at Pete's. We all had a blast. For the Fifth we went to the hingham fireworks. We parked, what felt like 18 miles up 3A, walked down to the harbor and found a spot in the sea of people , all there to see the fireworks. Turns out they were awesome. Even the walks to and from weren't that bad. Not with a comical Daddy crashing into things the whole way back. Jack was in hysterics! By the way, where were all the lights on 3A. It was SO dark walking back to the car!

Jake the Super Hero

Here we are, enjoying ourselves at my grandparents house down the cape. We had a great day! Jack and Jake had fun playing in the sand and walking up and down the dock. Well, my curious boy of course tried to climb onto my grandfathers boat by himself and it didn't work out so well. He held on to the edge of the boat and when the boat moved away a bit, Jack fell in the water. Luckily Jake was there to save the day! He just swooped in and pickedd him up! Jack escape without a scratch. Jake got a little battle wound. Thanks Jake! You are Jack's Super Hero!!! Way to start of the weekend. On saturday, we went to Home Depot and Jack tried to sit in one of the outdoor patio chairs and slid to the back of the chair and got a bloody nose!! He is all boy!

Jack and Mommy

You've got a friend in me!

This is Jack's new best friend. Woody! We take him EVERYWHERE!!!! Jack's favorite pull string line "There's a snake in my boot!"

Pete Did it!

Last weekend we got all dressed up to go to Pete's wedding! We never thought the day would come but we were there to witness it! The next day they had a killer BBQ too! Way to go Pete! We won't mention that at the BBQ, we went down to the beach, and Pete lost his wedding ring, less than 24 hours later!!!!!! Oops!

The Beach

This year me and Steve took a vow that this summer we would spend a little more time at the beach. We love the beach! Jack loves the beach(unless a big wave knocks him over and he sucks down a ton of salt water)! Last weekend me Jack and my sister Erin hit the beach. To our surprise the beach wasn't even jam packed like I always remember it being. Jack cooked up some sand and rock recipes for us, while me and Erin just sat back and relaxed. Warning: the water is still freezing!!!!!!!!!!!

Playdate

Now that I am home on friday or at least most fridays, I try and get together with my cousin Joan and her beautiful daughter Arianna. Everytime we get together we always say we should do this more often, well now I think I am going to make an effort. Jack had such a great time. It is always fun to play with somebody elses toys!!!!

Why Jack loves his backyard:

He can blow his bubbles...

And more bubbles...

He can eat his snack...

He can roll his truck around...

And when he is all worn out, come back inside and take a nap!

Back to the Zoo for you

Last weekend with the weather so great, we decided to take a drive down to the Roger Williams Zoo. We packed up a lunch and took it with us. We had so much fun. This is our favorite zoo. Jack was pretending to be a monkey for a week now so we had to take him back to see all of his friends! He fits right in!