We Can Spell...Ceereeusly

A friend captured this picture in greater Greensboro today.  Appears to be a likely candidate for a Jay Leno joke.  (There's a reason NC has a reputation!)

Hopefully, they're aren't too many lions in the area.

Separation Anxiety

In a rather short period of time, Janie Grace has developed a pretty strong case of "Mom and Dad Only".  For so long, she's been a friend to all and now she's become quite picky.  This is uncharted water for us as Jacob and Jensen never had much of an aversion to being with others.

As we've mentioned before, a good friend, Lorrie, spends most Friday mornings with Janie Grace.  Lorrie's a trooper for trying to battle through the chaos of Janie's stubbornness.

We'd like to blame all this on the fact that Janie has about 5 teeth coming in but the evidence doesn't completely support our hope.

On a walk this morning, Janie went from this...

To this just a few moments later...

Sisters

If we could get a baby carrier that Jensen could wear and that would hold Janie Grace, Jensen would use it several hours each day.  Sometimes we think there is velcro on Jensen that magically attaches only to Janie Grace.  

Jensen also enjoys riding Janie's strollers backwards so that she can basically sit on JG's lap!

Disney World - Update #2

For those curious about some additional Disney details, Zack has put together another great summary.

http://zackmansfield.com/post/22856032444/disney-recap-part-ii-magic-kingdom

As a 2nd career, Zack is considering the establishment of a consulting business that will cater to young families seeking advice on a Disney vacation.

Jason & Jennifer Pics

I know it's hard to imagine now that such a time existed, but when Jennifer and I first started dating and even in the early years of our marriage, we took film to the drugstore to be developed (gasp!).  Yes, we had to wait hours/days/weeks to see if we liked the pictures we'd taken.

Therefore, I'm going to take advantage of some early Jennifer/Jason pictures having recently been scanned for a presentation to MOPS that Jennifer is doing in order to memorialize the early days of our life together using modern technology.

But First....HORNET PRIDE!

The "Original" (while not the actual first known picture to contain Jennifer & Jason, it's what is thought to be the relationship kickoff picture of Jason/Jennifer the Couple.)  Taylor's Homecoming - 1997

Engagement Picture #1...moments after that memorable event

Wedding Day #1 (I had forgotten I was allowed to get married at just 14 years of age!)

Exiting our wedding reception beneath a canopy of sparklers.

Real Chicago Pizza at the original Pizzeria Uno at some significant moment early in our marriage.  Jennifer will remember exactly what we were celebrating, but I have no idea at this point.  I'm guessing it was our 1st Anniversary...I'll follow up later. (the date on the photo is wrong...we're not approaching our 20th anniversary!)



Jensen Birthday Summary, Part 3

Here are some final pictures from her big day.

A "5" shirt from Aunt Jessie & Family

Blowing out a candle (no cake...she wanted Coldstone ice cream!)

Annual letter from Jennifer to finish up the day.

Jensen's Birthday Summary, Part 2

Jensen has been patiently waiting for a larger bike.  She's been riding one that was too small for her beginning last summer!  All that changed on her birthday.

A surprise on the back patio...

Cautiously excited...

A new helmet and basket (got to accessorize!). 
Notice that she took the wearing of her birthday crown quite seriously.