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Monday, September 14, 2009

What? Where have you been?

Hello to myself and all of you out there! We are alive, living with mom and dad Jackson, and busy with work, school, trying to get rid of and find cars... blah blah blah.
We've had a crazy summer with tons of changes. Things have been pretty rough, but getting better, staying positive, have three crazy radical babies and so many blessings and reasons to smile. :)
I have way to many summer pictures to share, but haven't made the time to sort through them. Lost my camera charger, so here we are.... no visuals. I'm all about visuals. It's like a fireside with out any refreshments.

Nixon is a stud kinder-kid at Orangevale Open. Colin and I get to be the PE parents for his class and loving school so far.

Mazzy starts preschool with Sharon in the morning and has her clothes all out and ready! What a princess!

Ollie is doing awesome, eating and grabbing everything in sight. Loves his johnny jumper and playing with anyone who will look at him.

Daddy Colin is trying to finish up some design jobs that have been going on FOR-EV-ER! He's been having fun making skateboards and is seriously looking for a little more consistent work. He hasn't had time to spend the summer the way he likes -(beach, surfing, wakeboarding, fun summer nights, down time), but he's hangin' in there and trying to stay positive. Eating sunflower seeds like you would not believe and wearing tie died shirts at least 2x a week! No joke!

Mommy Brooke is ready for a full nights rest w/out Oliver waking up! Doing okay, trying to balance a schedule and loving and thankful for the help of Mom and Dad Jackson and Thompson, Aubry and Shannah. They help watch the 3 little ones when I'm working. Yup! I'm the Massage therapist at a spa in folsom a few days a week. Need to get busier, but this is a good way to ease myself back in the insane working world! loving exercising again and spending time with my cute family and Aubry who is now in Lincoln!

Colin and I have taken a few steps back and have done some intense life evaluations. We've made a lot of good changes in the way we live, raise our children and treat each other. So good for us to get out of our comfort zone, be real with each other and make some goals together.
Thank you for your prayers, kind and encouraging words, acts of kindness, and many hours of sweet listening ears. Love you all.
I really miss blogging, but it's so hard to start again. Here's my start!

8 comments:

Abes and Stace said...

I was beginning to wonder where you went!
I'm glad things are going well for you guys. If it makes you feel any better, we have felt like we were constantly taking backward steps until very recently. Now we are just taking baby steps forward!
It is nice to have family help with the kiddos while mom works. I don't know what we would do without my mom and father in law who help while I work.
Hope things just get better and better! Love you guys!

Gleason Family said...

isn't it refreshing to just tell it like it is? glad I'm not the only one who doesn't live the perfect life in a perfect world all of the time! So glad we have each other! :)

Amy said...

So glad you're back Brooke! I've missed all the updates and fun pics of your adorable kids! It sounds like things are getting better for you and hope life continues that way for you! You are in my prayers and thoughts always.

Amy

Jamie said...

Glad to hear things are moving forward for you all. Cort has been out there for over a month now. Lots of changes. Thinking of you guys and missing you.

Clements Family said...

I have been worried about you since it had been so long since you posted anything. I am sorry to hear you have been going through some hard times! We miss you, and hope things continue to get better!

Natasha said...

hey! call me and we'll figure out a time to meet for ollies pics before he isn't 6 months anymore!!...maybe he already isn't?? talk to you soon....i know you are busy...i just wanted you to know i would love to do them! plus ella keeps asking about mazzy.

Natalie said...

Glad to hear that things are getting better. Hope things continue to look up and can't wait to see some more posts!

Amy, Jared, Cadance and Brody said...

Glad your back...we've missed you guys. Hope all is well. Gotta love crazy lives right?