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Our Dear Old Alma Mater

Chad and Jennifer's written response to our dear old varsity thrashing KU at Arrowhead...

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! YEAHHHHHHHHHHH! AAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

Chase Daniel was awesome.
His receivers...again, awesome.
Offensive line...you guessed it...awesome.
Defensive line...my favorite part was sacking Reesing in the end zone and watching him remove dirt from his helmet. AWESOME.

We made an exception and let Julianna jump on the bed during each touchdown. It wouldn't be fair if Chad and I jumped and didn't let her. ; o )

"Old Missouri, fair Missouri, dear old varsity. Ours are hearts that fondly love thee...."

See you in San Antonio Tigers.

This will be the one time when tracking dirt into the house is allowed...

If you are wondering if we're going to post photos of the house every week. Yup. We are. ; )

A little elf reflection

We did a little elf reflecting tonight. This is what we came up with...

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9561229460

(Thanks Rebecca!)

Third Times the Charm

The birthday girl!

The whole crew!

Fire-breathing fun!

Blowing out the candles...

Julsie's friend Jake!

We made a special piece of cake so Jules could celebrate via cell phone and webcam with Chad's side of the family!

With the Mortonos clan singing...

Julianna loved all of her birthday presents! Here she is with a puzzle from John and Vale. She calls it her Belle-elle puzzle (hee). Every day she asks to complete it at least two times. Usually once in the morning and every night after her bath. : ) Big hit John and "Bale."

Last piece!

Ah. I'm so pwoud of myswelf!

Jules has many people to thank for cool presents...

Mormor and papa got her some really cool books and a children's digital camera! It's way cool.

Doodler from Nikki, Jamie, and Lainey-loves it.

Moolah from Great-grandparents...always nice.

Calico critters, books, stuffed animals, and a dolphin necklace from mom, dad, and Ava...very fun.

Flotsom from Kirsten...so creative.

Belle puzzle and paper dolls...as mentioned above...awesome.

Automoblox from Jake...so, so cool.

God Gave Us Christmas (soon to arrive) from Maddie, Antaun, and Kimberlee...very sweet.

Balloons from Cool Aunt Jackie...still flying high...made her feel SO special.

Presents from Grandpa & Grandpa earlier in the fall! Still a big hit! and a very large classic fairy tales book...!

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Another Brick in the Wall

End of week 2

They delivered the brick this week and started some of the work. It's so exciting to see each new development. I have to force myself not to drive across town every day! ; ) SO exciting.

Our Evening Walk

We took a fabulous evening walk tonight. The colors are gorgeous these days! We're getting ready for a small birthday bash tomorrow. Cake decorating tonight! Wish me luck! Julianna is all about dragons and dinosaurs these days. We'll see what I can whip up. : )

In case you ever needed to call me something other than plain old "Jennifer"

1. Rock star name (first pet & current car):

Sagin Odyssey

2. Ghangsta name (favorite ice cream flavor & favorite cookie):

Rocky Gingersnap

3. Fly girl name (first initial of first name & first three letters of last):

J-Mor

4. Dectective name (favorite color & favorite animal):

Green Tiger

5. Soap opera name (middle name & city where you were born):

Marie Lawrence

6. Star-Wars name (first three letter of your last name & first two of your first):

Mor-Je

7. Superhero name ("The", 2nd favorite color & your favorite drink):

The Red Root (Beer)

8. Nascar name (first names of your grandfathers):

Hal Torres

9. Las Vegas Dancer Name (favorite perfume & favorite candy):

Love Spell Peppermint Patty (gag)

10. Witness Protection Name (mother and father's middle names):

Marie George

11. TV Weather Anchor Name (5th grade teachers last name & major city beginning with same letter):

Rhodes Reno

12. Spy Name (favorite season & favorite flower):

Autumn Lily

13. Cartoon Name (favorite fruit & article of clothing your wearing right now + "y"):

Mango Jeansy

14. Hippy Name (what you ate for breakfast & favorite tree):

Bagels Cherry Blossom

15. Rockstar Tour Name ("The" + favorite hobby/craft + Favorite Weather Element + "Tour"):

The Sketching Thunderstorm Tour

* I will also answer to DJ Jazzy Jeffcoat for those of us who go way back. ; )

This was too much fun. You have to do it and send me yours! ; o )

Playing in the Dirt

Week 1: Lot cleared, dirt work

Week 2: Footers, brick delivered, more dirt work

Chad and Jennifer busily making many, many decisions.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNSHINE!

Three wonderful years ago I became a mommy as we welcomed our first daughter into the world. She was the most beautiful being I had ever seen. She was soft and tender and wonderful. I love being her mom every day. Happy 3rd Birthday Jules Marie!

The Beach

This was the girls' first trip to the beach...ever! Julianna LOVED it. Chad LOVED it. I LOVED it. Ava had a pretty good time, too. We decided beach vacations are going to be a must in this family! :o )

The Family (Part II)

Gramma J walking back from the boat dock.

Mormor & Aves

So content.

Sonny & Cher

Uncle Dicky & Julsie playing Memory

"Hold your Uncle Dicky's hand Louisiana." (Dicky calls Julianna "Louisiana" but it sounds like "Wee-sianna." It's so cute.) They have so much fun together. Dicky uses the phrase "You Behave" all the time. In the last two days Julianna has used the phrase at least a dozen times! :o )

Swiss Family Robinson ain't got nothin' on this tree house!

Sweets

Aw. Jules just LOVES her daddy.

At first Chad strapped Julianna onto the back of the bike kicking and screaming. Of course, she loved it and from then on asked every morning, every afternoon, and every evening to go bike riding. Here she is with her mormor.

Insert Photo of Dad here _____

The only photo of dad from this trip is on my mom's camera. This will have to do until tomorrow. :o )

Castles, Dolphins & Sweet Dreams

Julianna LOVED this castle-like piece of art! We all did. It was amazing. I wish we could have watched the artist construct it. This type of natural art is my favorite. Similarly, it's why I love Japanese gardens.

Peek-a-boo.

Julianna studied these pieces with great interest. They are scattered around the property. Various scenes of children playing. So lovely.

Bocce ball.

One of my favs.

Boat ride to Habortown.

The captain stopped the boat on the way back. He pointed to six, maybe seven, dolphins playing just fifty feet from the boat. We watched them for over ten minutes. Jumping up from the water, playing with seagulls... Julianna thought it was way cool. : )

Tuckered out.

I love how her bangs curl on her little forward.