tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33042257113696740952008-08-23T03:32:35.776-04:002MONSTERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15502926031190626551noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-31757682418429623872008-08-19T09:25:00.002-04:002008-08-19T09:28:44.245-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-9-713798.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-9-713789.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Connor eating a popsicle:<div>C: Mom, this is delightful</div><div>M: You think so.  I'm glad you like it</div><div>C: But there is something missing</div><div>M: There is?  What is missing?</div><div>C: My Daddy.  He's missing from my eyes.  I need him for his energies.</div><div>M: You do.  Well, then I'll go get him. (running to get Patrick and praying I never forget that moment)</div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-87961896119032032232008-08-18T16:29:00.002-04:002008-08-18T16:34:47.548-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1065-766672.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1065-766669.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> I wasn't really drinking from the bottle. That would be gross.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1091-784058.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1091-784029.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> I met a few doggy friends<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1090-769099.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1090-769096.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> Tara and Julie<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1074-755320.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1074-755266.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Sue!!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1072-736934.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1072-736929.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Three Amigos<br /></div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-22037435013647014612008-08-18T10:23:00.004-04:002008-08-18T11:03:33.351-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-3-797414.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-3-797411.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_7052-776164.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_7052-776124.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-2-745024.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-2-745015.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-1-725484.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-1-725389.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-5-700885.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-5-700874.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-6-777705.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-6-777698.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-4-747378.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-4-747369.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This was such a fantastic weekend. Friday was a blast times 500. The gals and I went to Sarah's vineyard to taste a little of the "grape". Yeah, a little turned into way more than I had anticipated. But regardless of the end result, fun was had by all. I almost missed the day at the beach that we planned, but I recovered nicely. We arrived a few hours after everyone else, but it was so worth going. We went to Headlands Beach in Mentor Ohio, and it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited in Ohio. You would never know you weren't at the ocean. It was so beautiful and the kids had such a blast. We plan on doing this a lot more now that we know of this place. We were all like little kids at the end of the day, none of us wanted to leave, we just wanted to sit there listening to the waves, playing with our feet in the sand with the sun still beautiful in the sky. It was a day that memories are made of, and we made a ton. Thanks everyone for sharing this memory with us. We love you!Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-10646759522025385622008-08-13T22:00:00.002-04:002008-08-13T22:09:33.729-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-3-741616.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-3-741610.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"> melts my heart 2,000 times a day<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> is 15 months old now<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">is fearless<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">is bashful<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">is extremely outgoing<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">loves people<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">loves to smile<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">amazes me every day<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">is in love with her big brother (ca ca)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thinks her Daddy created the universe and made it revolve around her<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">is so feisty<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">has quite the temper<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Is sooooo bossy<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">was sent from heaven to be my angel<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">loves to read books (a lot)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">likes to hit (ugh)</div><div style="text-align: center;">loves to play ring around the rosey ( ah..ah..fah..down)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">loves to sing ALL THE TIME<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">dances ALL THE TIME<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Says the most amazing things:  Just a few of the things she loves to say<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">airplane<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">bless you (beh you)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Daddy<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mommy<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Papa<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Julie (Jewie)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Connor (Caca)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">horsey (then screams NEIGH)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">cow (then screams MOOOOOOO)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Doggy (woof)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Duck (Cak Cak)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">up please<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">milk please<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">juice please<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">shoes (*giggle*)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">helicopter (coter)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday (loves to say it and sing it)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheese<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Apple<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nose, Eyes, Hair, Ear, Arm, Leg, Knee, Foot, Hand</div><div style="text-align: center;"> (I'm getting carried away.  It was only supposed to be a few words)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SHE<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">loves her new roller coaster<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">gets on her very tall rocking horse all by herself (about had a heart attack)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">likes for me to pretend to be her pony<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">loves water<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">loves her doggies<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">is deep on so many levels<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">actually tells me what she wants to wear now (loves her new tye dye shirt)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> has made our family whole<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">did I mention sooooo bossy<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Has the most beautiful heart</div><div style="text-align: center;">She is my daughter<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div></div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-51857031475813508132008-08-05T12:59:00.002-04:002008-08-05T13:57:41.167-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6712-711856.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6712-710991.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a>Don't they look so sweet.  They don't look at all like two little kids who won't stop fighting or crying or whining do they?  No, they don't look at all like loud, back talking babies who think the only volume their bodies can be turned to is SCREAM do they?  Nope, no they don't.  I'm so glad they don't look like that.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-46170611697528022232008-08-04T18:26:00.002-04:002008-08-04T18:30:26.411-04:00<div>I love these kids so darn much.  We are so lucky to live in such a great neighborhood</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-2-733547.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-2-733537.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-65484027103285673082008-08-03T09:53:00.002-04:002008-08-03T10:57:00.647-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_0134-772726.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_0134-772707.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_0123-767152.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_0123-767130.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />We had the time of our lives last night at Vintage Ohio. We were up there with our friends the Paratore's, and couldn't have asked for better weather, or a better time. There were so many wineries and soooooooo many different wines to try. I do hope that we can make this a tradition every year to go up to this event. The music was great, and the food was pretty good too. Maybe next time I'll participate in a cooking class with wine. I actually had a lot more pictures to show, but Someone (Julie) erased all but one of the pictures of her in them while Patrick and I were doing the Samba under the stars!!Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-65861169688573746062008-08-02T15:26:00.003-04:002008-08-02T15:30:13.436-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/6a00e54ecd91bf883300e5529df4008834-150wi-775432.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/6a00e54ecd91bf883300e5529df4008834-150wi-775430.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />ONLY because I love you I will not post the awful picture that I have of you.  You know the one of us in High School?  The one in my old back yard.  The one where your mouth is shaped so awkwardly?  Or the ones of you and Chris Pruitt?  Was that his name?? In my living room.  That was you wasn't it?  No, I will not post those, because you are a person who believes in pay backs and I'm not willing to subject myself to your torture.  I'm already tortured enough by the fact that I will always be older than you.  Happy Birthday!  I love you. I hope your day is wonderful.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-11630316527280759412008-08-01T21:06:00.002-04:002008-08-01T21:09:39.859-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/photo-766732.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/photo-766726.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have A Great Weekend</div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-49597879577164315212008-07-31T17:21:00.002-04:002008-07-31T17:33:38.566-04:00<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LYhrYHmUPn0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LYhrYHmUPn0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />This song has become our Family's happy day theme song. We sing and dance to it everyday to put us into a good mood. I LOVE IT! and I love that my babies love it!Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-19123318998072154602008-07-29T21:16:00.003-04:002008-07-30T22:05:17.788-04:00<div><br /></div><div>The other night I attempted to take Connor to Vacation Bible School at a church near our home.  Here is my photographic journey through the entire ordeal:</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6657-788925.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6657-787820.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/CRW_6660-703171.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/CRW_6660-701881.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/CRW_6661-796644.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/CRW_6661-794775.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/CRW_6666-736049.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/CRW_6666-735417.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/CRW_6664-772140.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/CRW_6664-771337.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6674-775719.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6674-774581.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a>Nearing the end of our time there, Connor looked up at me and said "Mom, I want to go on a date." I said you do, what would you like to do?  He said, "let's put the pillows on the floor, and watch a movie with Jordyn and Dad...And get ice cream." He got his date. Hey, at least I tried!Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-10766340224436831542008-07-29T14:52:00.003-04:002008-07-29T15:08:28.959-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6598-749087.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6598-747803.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />1. Is it really only Tuesday???? How does this happen?<div>2. I got roses for no other reason than he loves me!</div><div>3. I am preparing my body for a detox.  If you think I'm cranky you may be right.</div><div>4. Vintage Ohio Here We COME! Biggest Wine event in Ohio.  Can you hear me giggle?</div><div>5. Jordyn loves to sing and dance now.  She is such a girl. She also loves to ride her cow.  </div><div>6. I love summer with my kids. They are so much fun.</div><div>7.  Did I mention I'm drinking wine this weekend</div><div>8. Did I also mention that during my detox I cannot have wine, caffeine, salt, sugar, animal products? Patrick is scared to death.</div><div>9. Happy Anniversary BJ and Marie</div><div>10.  Bailey has a home again.  With us!  Say a prayer that it continues to work out!!</div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-678492516153827352008-07-26T16:02:00.002-04:002008-07-28T22:24:08.617-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6629-714806.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6629-714078.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6630-727214.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6630-725618.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6634-724328.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6634-723247.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />And the conversation went like this.<br />Me: Just finishing vacuuming. “Connor? Are you two being good?”<br />Connor: Yes, I’m coloring on Jordyn<br />Me: I sure hope you’re not coloring on Jordyn<br />Connor: Yes, I am.<br />Me: Walking into room. Oh Connor, no.....<br />Connor: She likes this color<br />Me: Stay here so I can get the camera. ( The Marie Taylor school of parenting) :)<br />Connor: OKCassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-79581515819349822772008-07-24T23:12:00.003-04:002008-07-24T23:30:26.396-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6616-762146.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6616-761293.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">All together the kids weighed 200 pounds</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6623-797997.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6623-797186.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>Jordyn loved the train. She said Choo Choo the whole time<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6613-731227.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6613-730357.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>He was so close to us<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1021-764427.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1021-764423.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I call this Boo Hoo at the Zoo(she actually had a great time)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1007-747757.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_1007-747753.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Connor and Ethan are chilly Willy's<br /></div><br />What a great day. Today I took the kids to the zoo with their friends the Paratore's and Kersher's. They had so much fun. Connor was a riot. He would take about 5 seconds with each boring animal(or at least the ones he felt were boring) and say, ok Mom, next one. Jordyn called the Jaguar a kitty and meowed at it, then she called the jelly fish doggies. It was so much fun! And to top of our great day, we ended it with a movie at the Falls Pavilion. What a wonderful summertime memory. We are so lucky to live in a community that does such fun things, The kids all played with a ton of other kids, got balloon animals, ate popcorn and watched Bee Movie. If really was so great. I look forward to every Thursday now. Thanks ladies for such a great day!Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-47396803870513986752008-07-22T11:29:00.002-04:002008-07-23T08:08:36.879-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/photo-735134.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/photo-735115.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/image001-755922.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/image001-755917.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I am really looking forward to our girl's night out Kortnie. Call me as soon as you get out of work!!!<br />And A great time was had by all. Can't wait til next time. Miss you alreadyCassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-81341719259863209782008-07-22T08:29:00.003-04:002008-07-23T08:09:13.799-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6556-702893.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6556-701934.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jordyn's</span> first <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">"real" big boo boo</span>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-82947729791136999602008-07-21T13:21:00.002-04:002008-07-21T13:22:37.259-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6587-739164.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6587-737041.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-28841782076164704552008-07-20T20:49:00.004-04:002008-07-20T20:58:37.397-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6572-782906.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6572-782165.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6576-705766.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6576-705115.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6562-754720.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6562-753843.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>On Friday I took Connor and Jordyn to touch a truck day. They had such a blast in the 978 degree weather. Seriously, it was very cool for the kids. They got to touch all kinds of trucks, climb into them, sit in the seats, honk the horns and pretend to drive. Connor and Jordyn both loved the school bus and the snow plow. It is so much fun to see their faces. When we got there, Connor said, "look Mom, we're gonna touch a car!" When we left, he said, Thanks Mom, I had fun in the big trucks. They were humongous!" And the world was right. Ahhh I love being his Mom.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-69484686719067136372008-07-17T22:38:00.002-04:002008-07-17T23:14:53.382-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-4-731540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-4-731534.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Tonight Patrick and I got to babysit my Godson Alexander, and the kids cousins Reese and Zachary. For weeks everyone was wondering how I was going to handle 5 kids all night long. I have actually been looking so forward to it. I was going to get to snuggle with my Alexander all night long, but our time was cut way too short. Reese came down with a crazy fever and wanted his Mommy. I did manage to get a few pictures before they left me.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-3-710329.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-3-710321.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-2-790272.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/web-2-790261.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-18214623360805134822008-07-14T12:52:00.002-04:002008-07-14T13:00:36.781-04:00I have recently heard of a family who is going through a very hard time.  They are preparing to loose their Daddy/Husband to cancer.  His name is Dennis Stone. He is 27 with 3 little kids and a beautiful, loving wife.  My heart aches every time I read her words.  <div>As I sit here, I try and vow to myself to be a better person.  A person who will not take for granted the life God has given me.  Nothing in my life has ever been so hard, and I will never pretend that it has been.  Please say a prayer for this family, and always remember, when all else fails we will always have faith.  When all else fails we will always have each other.  Nothing else matters.</div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-68504056758437095452008-07-07T22:15:00.002-04:002008-07-07T22:18:59.034-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_0880-741019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_0880-741003.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">They have recently fallen in love with a bike helmet.  Safety First is what I always say!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_0881-709972.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_0881-709968.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-13032010046651991442008-07-06T22:43:00.004-04:002008-07-06T23:10:45.882-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6525-734184.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6525-733168.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6515-761386.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6515-760661.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Wow!  We had such a great weekend!  It was so jammed packed with lots of fun activities.  Thursday we went to the drive in, Friday we had a BBQ and watched fireworks with family, Saturday we (when I say we I really mean Patrick) Landscaped our front yard!  WOO HOO! Then we took the kids to a bonfire to play and catch fireflies.  Connor and Jordyn loved that.  And today, we took the kids to Westlake to play with our new friend Jack.  It was just such a great weekend filled with family, friends and fun.  I am so sad for it to be over...But I am looking forward to snuggling with my pillow, oh yeah and my hubby. Nighty Night!!Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-42609347190622373492008-07-04T22:52:00.005-04:002008-07-06T23:12:04.708-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6541-705851.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_6541-705185.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_0952-732390.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_0952-732388.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photo courtesy of Julie Paratore</span><br /></div></span><div>Happy 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> of July!<div>Many of you may not know this about me, but the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> of July ranks right up there with Christmas as far as one of my favorite holidays, and this year has just quadrupled that feeling.  Watching my babies as they saw fireworks for the very first time was magical!  </div><div>Connor kept squealing and his squeals then turned to a few "oh my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">goodnesses</span>", then those turned to two beautifully huge brown eyes staring at what must have been one of the most amazing sights he has ever seen.  The whole way home he must have said, "those were some good fireworks" about a zillion times.  </div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Jordyn</span> was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">unbelievable</span>. She stood with her blue eyes fixed straight ahead and her little finger pointing to the fireworks.  She kept saying "wow" and "Dow" which means light in Arabic, All the while dancing to the music in the background.  </div><div>It really is incredible to be able to live these experiences for the first time again. I like them so much better this time around.  </div><div>And honey, happy 6 year anniversary of the day you asked me to marry you! (only one of the greatest days of my life) And happy 5 year anniversary of the day we moved into our home.  I love you!</div></div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-13944255814638169112008-07-04T08:59:00.002-04:002008-07-04T09:13:40.512-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/familyhandsjj-710608.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.thejebbers.com/blog/uploaded_images/familyhandsjj-709940.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Photo courtesy of Marie Taylor<br /></div></span><div>Last night we took the kids to their very first drive-in movie.  It had it's share of bumps in the beginning, but all in all it was so much fun. Once Jordyn passed out, she and Patrick sat outside and snuggled while Connor and I sat inside with all the blankets and pillows and watched the movie.  At one point, Connor looked at me and said:</div><div>C: Hey Mom, we're on a date.</div><div>M: Yes honey, we are on a family date</div><div>C:This is too cool</div><div>M: It is my little man.  Very Cool!</div><div>Ah.  I just love him so very much</div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304225711369674095.post-45560707775303519382008-07-01T21:46:00.002-04:002008-07-01T21:51:05.987-04:00Patrick and I had a double date with our friends Claudia and Josh this evening.  We went to see the new Will Smith movie Hancock and I just loved it!  I don't know if Will Smith has ever made a movie or song or TV show that I didn't like.  Aside from that I for sure give this movie two big thumbs up!  But be warned, this is not a kid friendly movie.  Will Smith says a few colorful words in the flick, but nothing my Grandma couldn't handle!Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669995633080541326noreply@blogger.com