I must confess that it has been 94 days since my last post. The idea of having this blog was so that I could keep current with our life. There is still hope for us yet! One day when our children are old enough to get a glimpse of what life was like before mom and dad had kids, I hope they still think we are this cool!
Since April, much has changed. Not only are we in a different season, but I think a different perspective on the world we are living in. It was somewhat forced into place, but Jake and I have finally had the time to appreciate "the little things" that being married has to offer. Everyday I think we love each other just a little bit more, and everyday I'm reminded of how lucky I am.
I got a new haircut!
One of my most favorite people on the planet
celebrates her birthday on April Fools Day.
Spring was so beautiful this year, so to celebrate her 30th, Maura and I walked the grounds of the Denver Botanic Gardens and relished in the colorful new life that the gardens had to offer. What a day!
Jacob just bought me a new iPhone.
Maura and I where testing out by modeling in our surroundings.
Our bush! Oh how we missed you! You've grown so big!
My beautiful purple Maura!
A few weeks later Audrey had a brilliant plan.
Let's do a family night and go see the Nuggets play!
It was Jonny's first NBA game. Every time the announcer would say "Nuggets, time out" Jonny would look at us funny. Finally he said "The Nuggets are on time out because they are bad?" Needless to say we had an entire section of people laughing!
We saw Brian & Tracey at the game!
Can you spot them?
Every year during the summer we get Wicket shaved.
Its for her own good really, but seeing her all skinny makes us laugh!
Before
...and after!
Izzy doesn't like it when Wic gets buzzed. She growls at her.
We think its because she doesn't recognize her... or something.
Another birthday in April, is our dear sweet friend Sara.
She hosted a kick ball party at the park.
Jonny and I decided to play some tee ball to warm up!
After that, Audrey and I had an important task.
Go through the rest of Daddy's stuff.
We dressed up in everything we could!
Gloves, fanny pack & a didgeridoo.
The most ridiculous disguise ever!
As April ended, Jacob was busy gearing up for finals.
The girls really like it when he plays the piano!
With all of dad's items that we didnt keep,
we boxed up for a future yard sale.
The kitty displayed below, although adorable, is not for sale.
Before the yard sale, Audrey and I had a very important date...
...a date with another decade. The 80's!
Audrey scored tickets to Totally Tennyson!
Like totally Maydan-o-rama!
This is Audrey's boyfriend Petey! He escorted us through the "Flock of Seagulls".
This is me the next morning. Way too much fun.
I spent that day (Saturday) gardening.
I've dubbed this area the "John Maydan and MCA Memorial Garden".
Izzy likes to hang out with me in the yard.
Sunday was not only "Cinco de Mayo" but also our Yard Sale!!
Joshua helped Audrey make signs.
In the end, we thought up this dream machine poster.
Tell me you wouldn't visit this yard sale!
Our yard sale was blessed by this butterfly.
The weekend after the yard sale, Jake and I decided to "party" at home.
We recently discovered we both love Bourbon.
The party lasted two drinks, haha, one for me, and one for Jake!
We also went to Kelley's graduation party.
She is now Dr. Kelley Von Scoyck, PhD in Veterinary Sciences!!!!
Here's Schuyler at the BBQ. He's a total grill master!
Since the party was in Golden, CO we decided to pay a visit to ATO.
It still looks the same!
Jake's birthday is just around the corner, but before the celebration of my
lovey-loves birthday, we have to celebrate Mothers Day!
Jonny and I took Audrey to breakfast.
After we juiced up with energy, we spent it all at "Big Time".
Yesssssss!!!!!
Audrey flying over Jonny.
We had a blast!
Ok, now we can celebrate Jake!
He was home on his birthday, so I sent him a pizza for lunch!
Later that night, Audrey and Jonny met us for dinner.
I love me some Jake!
The next day, Jake and I went to the driving range.
Check out my sweet skillz!
The end of May is reserved for my main man Cyrus. He turned 4!
We sent him boxes of Batman stuff...
...but he wasn't too excited about it. Not!
Penny & Kevin called us up for a date night too!
We went to Amato's Ale House to watch the Solar Eclipse.
Here is another random pic, of a date we went on with our friend Joshua to the Museum of Contemporary Art. We made these butterflies for the wall. Can you tell which one is mine? Of course its the yellow one!
Random pic number 2 is me & my mother in law Penny, going through Jake's grandma's stuff. They moved Grandma into a home and her apartment had to be cleaned out. I really liked this fan :o)
On Memorial Day Audrey had to work, so Jonathan spent the day with Auntie!
He helped me water all the plants in my garden,
we had a picnic with Maura and cousin Josh in a tent in the backyard...
... we watched "Rango" and he took a nap...
... and we got Uncle Jacobob to blow bubbles when he got home from work!
We even ate chocolate popsicle's and had chocolate mustaches!
May was over and it seemed too quick. As June starts, it brings lots of dates! One being Fathers Day! I think of my dad everyday, but on holiday's I project extra super duper love to him in the spirit world.
We went to dinner one night with Jake's mom Tina. This was the artwork on the wall of the lobby. Does this really go hand in hand with Dad's? I felt a little bit dirty, and also contemplated stealing the cowboy for Maura. (Now I wish I did!)
After dinner we went back to Tina's house to visit Blackie.
This fall she will be 26 years old!
That's like 114 in cat years!
One night Jake came into the bedroom while I was trying to go to sleep. "I just got a text from Boyd asking if we want to go the the Mile High Comics open house before Comic Con. Do you want to go?"
Oh hell yeah!
I was singing "This is how we do it" through the entire warehouse.
We ended up buying a couple of Star Wars Droid comics, some Dark Side Comics,
and the best of all, I got two new Tank Girl books. Mutha' flippin' sweet!
If you ever want to charm me, comics are the way to my heart!
That night I had the CRAZIEST dream about my dad. He's been heavy on my mind, and I think this was his way of communicating with me. In my dream he lead me to these decks of cards and flipped through them. He said to me, that I was the only one allowed to see what was on the card.
I realized that morning, that when Audrey and I went through his stuff, that I had taken a wooden card holder box that had two decks already in it. I jumped out of bed and ran to the living room. I flipped through the first card as much as I could remember through the deck. It was the Ace of Spades, and my mouth dropped when I saw the card. They I flipped through the second deck and the first card flipped was the Ace of Hearts.
I think my dad was saying " I love you Queen Jessabee!"
I am faithful to the belief that dreams are the gift of prophecy.
That night I weeded the garden and pulled these beauties out for a bouquet.
Aren't they sublime!?!
Jacob and I are still playing croquet from April to September with the NSCC.
I started blogging about the parks, mostly because the ambiance of this park.
"North Side Park" in Commerce City. Its a graffiti park.
Jake's dad Kevin wasn't feeling so awesome on Fathers Day, so we postponed our date until the next weekend. "What do you want to do?" I asked Kevin "Build something" he replied!
So we built some chairs for his porch!
They invited Cheryl over too! Kevin said "Staining isn't for sissies"
"Well good thing I'm no sissy!" said Cheryl
The finished product.
At work, I'm in charge of coordinating the birthday parties.
For June, I decided on a "build your own sundae" bar.
Its was incredible!
After work we headed over to Audrey's to see what they where doing.
My mom set the kids up with fishing poles for the pool.
Trying to catch the little hooks was actually pretty fun!
Except for when all you catch is a leaf!
Looks at my new hat! Cute! For our Costa Rica trip in August!
Ahh... July. Hot as heck! We took our annual trip to Olde Glory.
Since the fire danger was really high this year, and half of Colorado has already burnt to the ground, we decided on sparklers only.
It was tempting though!
Audrey and Jonny surprised me one night!
They walked over from their side of the gulch to say Hello!
Jake and I don't really have any kid friendly toys yet,
so we gave Jonny some bubble wrap to pop.
This was his first time!!!
Recently, Jake and I have just been trying to relax.
I went one morning to get a pedi and ended up with the best toe's I've EVER seen!
That night we met the Title America people for a reunion at the Tavern Downtown.
Little Logan decided he loves me! I think I love him too!!
Jake and I are ready to have our own family.
I think are kids are going to be wicked cute!
We met my mom, Angel and the kids for fro-yo one night.
She made us this.
I look like Peppermint Patty and Jake doesn't have eyeballs, lol!
We have been trying to get as much time with them as we can.
They leave back to Tucson in a few weeks.
My mom is so cool sometimes!
Nerd alert!
Last but not least, Jen sent us some homemade kick ass coconut candy!
I cant get enough!
I hope that I can keep up with this blog a little better, but it sure is easier said than done. Stay tuned for our Costa Rica trip in August!!!
