Bye NH, Hello Georgia...

....Not us of coarse, but sadly my parents packed up and moved to Georgia a few weeks ago. We have enjoyed living with them the last year and a half. The kids especially enjoyed it. They pretty much got as much attention as they wanted. They loved to follow their uncles around and do what they were doing. We are so sad they are gone, but can't wait for the new memories and adventures we will make when we come to visit them.

Aidan and Cameron loved to roll things down the truck ramp.

My parents were supposed to leave really early in the morning to start their 2 day drive down to Georgia...luckily for us they ended up leaving just after we woke up and we got to say goodbye one more time.

We love you guys and miss you every day!

Happy 4th Birthday Aidan!

I just wanted to write about our sweet 4 year old boy. I can't believe he is FOUR!!! In a year from now he will be starting kindergarten...that just blows my mind. Below are some pictures over the last 4 years.

Aidan you were such a cute BIG baby boy. (9lbs 5oz) all the nurses and doctors couldn't get over how big you were. The first thing out of the doctors mouth was "he's a moose" none the less everyone in the maternity ward commented on how you were one of the most beautiful babies they had ever seen. You had the most perfect round head. (the nurses also commented on that) We just couldn't believe how beautiful and precious you were. (and still are) You were a great baby and sometimes I just sat for hours holding you and trying grasp the fact that you were really ours.

This is my FAVORITE picture of you and daddy in the hospital. This is so sweet and I will remember it forever.

You ere a very happy baby. It didn't matter where we went or what we did, you were always so happy and content with what we did. I could take you to the store...you would walk right beside me holding on to the cart. People would comment on how great you were. I was so proud of you.

You loved this owl at Grandma and Grandpa McGoverns house. You loved to play with it every time we visited. You would talk and touch it.

When you were 8 Months old. Mommy and Daddy were sealed together for time and for all eternity. The next day you were sealed to us. It was very cold....and the temple had been shut down because of a big snow storm. The Temple opened it just for us. G&G Jones were able to take time off their mission to be there. They took you into the nursery while mommy and daddy got ready for you to meet up with us. Later you joined us, you were wearing this little white suit and was so beautiful. During the sealing you were so good and just sat there with your hand on ours. It was one of the best moments in our lives. We are so thrilled that we can be together forever. Just thinking about this experience brings tears to my eyes all over again.

Sometimes you would sleep in the silliest and most awkward positions....it just made us laugh.

(ok....so there was a little help from daddy on this one...but you slept through it and it was just to funny and cute)

You love your zebra printed blanket (which was mine) You would drag that thing everywhere. It had tassels along the edge that you would sniff and rub against your nose. It was so cute. You sometimes still do those things when your tired and need some comfort.

You helped daddy put your toddler bed together and was so excited to sleep in it that night. This is a picture of your first night in your bed. You were so proud of all the work you did to put it together.

You love your brother. When he was a baby you tried to take care of him in anyway you could. When he would cry you would grab his binky, blanket, toy, or anything you thought would make him happy.

We asked you recently what you thought about having another brother or sister someday. You replied.."NO, I want Cameron....I like Cameron" You thought having another brother or sister would mean giving up Cameron...and you did not want to do that. Neither would we.


We love your smile. You love to tell stories. We love to listen to them and watch you act them out. We love the way your lips move as you talk. You are so cute and we are so blessed to have you as our son. Happy Birthday Buddy!

4th of July!

Yes I realize this happened a month ago. Things have been crazy....so be prepared to be bombarded with posts over the next few days! :)

We had a great 4th. We went to the Merrimack high school to watch the fireworks...the kids had a blast running around and playing before the show started. (I didn't take any pictures of that) I did manage to get some good ones of the fireworks though.

Aidan was so anxious and excited about them...but once they actually started...the were to loud for him and he wanted to go home. We started asking him what colors he saw in the sky...that help and took his attention off the noise.

Bike "Trip!"

A week ago Saturday, Rich and my brother Ryan went out to do some biking on dirt trails. We planned that I would bring the kids to meet them for a pic nick at lake Massabesic, and then take Aidan for a bike ride and I would run with Cameron in the stroller. We had a lot of fun. Aidan is such a champ. He did 2 1/2 miles on his bike with training wheels on a dirt, rocky and rooted path. He amazed us. He never really complained. He stopped a few times for little breaks to rest his legs and rehydrate. He was so excited for this little bike trip and can't wait to do it again. (we can't either) I pushed Cameron in the stroller. He enjoyed every minute of it. He kept quite most of the time. But when he spotted chipmunks he would say "look... MUNK!!!" I love these kids!

Ryan Aidan, and Rich^

We can't wait till the next trip!

Sand Castles and Sand Sculptures!

Last Sunday after Church we went to the beach. We packed a lunch to have a picnic. We had a lot of fun! I love the beach! We haven't been in a while and I was excited to be there! We had fun playing in the sand, making sandcastles and watching the seagulls!

At first Cameron didn't want his feet touching the ground so he was either sitting on the towel or someone was holding him...eventually he realized playing in it was much more fun!

I just love that cheesy grin of Aidan's^

It was also that time of year where they have a sand sculpting contest. (which is a reason I wanted to get to the beach) Aren't these just amazing?????

This one won 1st place!^

This one was Aidan favorite. He thought it should have won 1st!^

My Mom and brother Ryan also came. We had a great time, and I can't wait to go back soon!

"Lets go fly a....plane"

Rich found this big styrofoam plane that reminded him of the ones he played with as a child...he just had to buy one. We had fun playing with it it in the back yard. (it didn't fly very well)

Daddy also bought some smaller ones for the kids...the kind you have to spin the propeler that twists the rubberband...and when you let go it undwinds. That was fun too...until it broke. (Aidan wasn't to happy) But what do you expect from a $2 plane?

That Plane is bigger then Cameron!!!!

I bought these cute chairs for when we go camping this month. They are just the cutest. The kids love them, so we had a snack outside with them one afternoon!

Jason's Graduation!

My brother Jason graduated from high school this year! I am so happy for him. He had to give a speech and he did awesome! Here are a few pics!

Jason with one of his basketball coaches!

"Cheese"

My Grandma and Grandpa Jones were able to come out for his graduation!

it was a nice graduation and we are so happy for him!

First Race of the season!

In an earlier post I talked about joining a runners training group! Well I finished and we raced at the end of May. It was a lot of fun. Below is a picture of most of our group. I am pretty much smack dab in the middle. It was a huge race with thousands of runners....I didn't even get to the starting line until over a minute after the gun went off.

Tired and hot mamma after the race....I am glad I had a cheering squad!

Since this race I have run another 5k (3.1 miles) on my old Cross Country course I ran in high school. It's one of the most challenging courses here in new England. I am glad I did it....but my time was pathetic. I did a lot of reminiscing. My Best friend Crystal did xc in highschool with me. So I was definitely missing her on this race, and wished she was there to run it with me.

I also just ran a 5.2 mile race this past Saturday, it was a last minute decision. I have only ran that distance twice this season, while in training for the 5k. But I thought heh, why not??? I am really happy with my time, considering the lack of training for it. I did it in 1hr 8 min.

1st goodbyes!

A couple of months ago, one of Aidan's best friends moved away. He was so sad, and still talks about him here and there. Especially if we are going to a play date, he will say "but Heber won't be there...will he? Because he moved far away!" They were such good friends and played very well together. When Rich and I were living at washington park we got together every Monday for F.H.E, so we became good friends with Hebers parents as well. At least we were able to get together one last time. Here are some of their last pictures together.