Monday, December 21, 2009

Can you say Dennis the Menace!?!




If he wants it he will figure a way to get it. I believe the drawer climbing must be hereditery as Patty has pictures of Jeff in a similar situation, but he is after cookies, not tools.
And Presley loves to help with the laundry, I just have to be VERY fast moving the clothes from the washer to the dryer or I get a extra "lump" in the dryer.
We love have Pres back with us, even though he keeps Grandma going 25/7


Sunday, November 15, 2009

Nursery is very tiring

It was lil' man's first day at nursery in church and it sure tired him out. Sweet lil' boy

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Look at those eyes!!

Oh my goodness, how gorgeous Jordan is, and what a cutie that lil' man is. I can't help but want to give him a big smooch. This is a portrait taken by Dumas Portraits, it is being done through a group that has donated their time and 1 5x7 for families with deployed soldiers. It's called "Portraits of Love:

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Gma misses you!!!


Oh sweet, sweet baby boy, your grandma sure is missing you tonight. Remembering how you loved lotion so much, cause you would help grammy put it on every morning. I loved walking in and finding you on mine and grandpa's bed getting yourself some lotion. I can't wait to hold you in a month. I am sure I will be shocked how much just 2 short months will have changed you. Imagine grandpa seeing you for the first time in 10 months, I don't know if he will be able to let you go!!
Love you so, so much! Lil' Man

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

First Day of School 2009-2010




My handsome two boys off to their first day of school for the 2009-2010 year.
Kolby is a Senior (YAHOO) what a good looking boy. All western and sporting the latest in Surgical boots!! Kolby was lucky enough to work this summer with a good friend who has a ranch, he did a lot of fench fixing. But he was able to buy a cute little filly, he named her "Hell Bitch Dos. As her mama's name was HB
Kamden is a Freshman this year and excited to be in high school working on getting into a great college. Always so handsome. These two boys couldn't be any different even if they love being brothers.
Kamden is sporting all of the top brands, pants by: G by Guess, Muscle shirt by: Ambercrombie and Fitch, Shoes by: Puma, and jacket by Arepostale. Must look his best at all times!!


Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Pictures of SGT. Hough




ITS OFFICAL YOU NOW CALL ME SGT HOUGH GOT IT!!! This is the e-mail I had waiting for me this morning when I woke up. Love Jeff's little smile in the first picture, so Proud. He waited along time for this day

Sunday, July 26, 2009

He did it!!!

Jeff made SGT. of course I knew he would. It was offical on July 21st. He was 6th on the list for his unit. So proud!!! He was so nervous and wondered what was taking so long. And is now so relieved and can't wait till they have their next formation as that is when he will be promoted. So AWESOME.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Never to early to learn to Rodeo!!!
















Sweet little Presley at 13 months rode in his first Gym Khana On June 12th. He does pole bending, barrel "racing" and than gets off the horse and pulls the ribbon off a goats tail. Super cute. The first pictures are of July 10th I don't know if it shows in the photos but it is downpouring like crazy the second set of pictures is his first time on June 12th . The horse he is riding is named Auckmed the first pictures our friend Alexa is leading, second pictures his cousin Ashley is leading. With his mom holding on to his belt loop.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

GONE
















Well it has taken me forever but I was finally able to download my pictures from my new blackberry Smart phone, way to smart for me most of the time.
On May 27th I flew into Indianapolis, IN. to meet Jeff for a last little trip before he headed out of the country. We were able to go to a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley field, if you ask either of us how the game was we would have to tell you we don't remember any of it, as we were FREEZING is actually an understatment!! The field was great and it was exciting, we road the train into Chicago and than took the EL to the field. The next day we tried to go see Mary Poppins the Broadway Play, we weren't able to get tickets and so rode the bus out to the Field Museum, which is amazing and we might of spent more time there, but I had expected to be sitting watching a play and therefore did not wear the proper shoes and my feet were KILLING me and still are by the way. We also were able to go see some friends of Jeff's and saw some gorgeous IN. country. The time flew we had a great time but of course it was to short. Before I knew it we were at the airport for me to catch my plane and Jeff to catch the bus back to Camp Atterbury. You want to see airport men move quickly really be crying that seems to motivate them to an high alert status!! LOL (now anyway wasn't so funny that day)

Jeff has now been in Airifjan Kuwait since June 4th.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Going...







Saying goodbye is tough - Saying it more than once is almost unbearable!!



Yesterday was the day we dropped Jeff off in Bellemont for him to head to Indiana. For the kids this will be the last time they see him until he gets to come home for his "Vacation". So this was a very emotional day. We were very lucky, My parents came, and also my sister Jo and her husband Gib, came they were part of the Patriot Guards (second picture) that came. There was a quick ceremony, and than a bbq put on by the American Legion, the VFW and NAMA. We hung out till about 3:45 and than it was time to go. Lots of hugs, lots of kisses and TONS of crying.



Saturday, March 14, 2009

Competition 2009









A few pictures from Competition.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Going

So we dropped Jeff off in Flagstaff on Saturday morning Feb. 28th. So as of this weekend he has been gone 2 weeks. This past sunday Jeff called, he has been asked to work at Headquarters as the dispatcher, he will still go to Kuwait, but will only occassionally go on missions into Iraq. He has very mixed feelings about this, it is a privilege he was asked, but he also doesn't want to let his platoon down. He has worked so hard to get into physical shape to be ready to be strong and prepared.
Kamden and the dance team went to competition this past weekend, they danced great especially on Saturday, we all feel they were robbed, they should of taken at least 3rd in pom. I will post pictures later.
Lil' Man threw his first stomping fit today, kind of funny. He wanted to step on our keyboard, and when we wouldn't let him, he started crying and stomping his feet. Could thing he is so cute.
This weekend I was able to see 2 of my best friends from high school, Krystal and Amber. It was great to get to see them and chat, hopefully next time we can go to lunch or dinner and really get to visit.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

The beginning of the end

Well it has finally begun. I drove Jeff to Show Low today to go to a 3 day training. He will be home Sunday evening. Then the boys and I will take him to Flagstaff next Friday night to drop him off Saturday morning, to begin his Arizona time.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Grandpa and Presley



Here is grandpa and Presley putting together Presley's John Deere tractor we have had for him since before he was born, he was so helpful!! He thought it was great fun to ride and get off.







Grandpa decided to give Presley a cupcake with chocolate frosting on it just handed it to him, both Jordan and I were yelling "NO" but you can see they won and grandpa had to clean the mess!! great memories.




Monday, February 9, 2009

what blogging?

So I have not been very good at this blogging thing, haven't done a post since end of December. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by all that is going on this week. But I have decided it will all fall together as usual.
the kids and I went to the valley this past weekend, we had a great time, the weather was great until yesterday on the trip home of course, rain and snow all the way home till we hit 10 mile hill than nothing!!
I am SO excited for Jeff's party this weekend, and for all my family to be here to share this time with us.
well I best get busy as I am starting on some of the small snacks we can freeze for the week.