Thursday, May 29, 2008

a TyPiCaL dAy...

So we kind of have the same routine out here everyday (or almost everyday)!  We usually get up and go for a run...thank goodness the kids are always so good in the jogger and there are so many amazing running trails around here!  Then we end at the park which is only about a 1/2 mile from our apartment!  We then head home to change and go to the pool (I keep forgetting to take my camera)!  The weather is great here which of course makes everything so nice!  It's then time for lunch, naps (which are usually great after being in the sun all morning :)), and running errands...and then time to start the whole bed time routine (dinner, baths, reading....etc.) And finally the kids are off to bed!  It does feel a little bit like "Groundhog Day" every day, but not a bad one so I can't really complain!  It's definitely A LOT better than Breton's long days...but we really appreciate all that he does for us!!!






At the park there is a beautiful rose garden...seriously amazing and so pretty!!!  Apparently, Dax is not enjoying it in this picture!


All fresh and clean!

Kaylin usually wants Dax to come lay with her for a few minutes before I put him down...my sweet babies!!

A very rare moment...so calm and relaxed!  I just love her little face!


And Dax falling asleep wherever he can after a long day!! 

My Birthday!
So Dax and I were sick all weekend.  I had a bad head cold and cough and Dax had a temperature of 103!  Breton was out of town all week long and came back late Saturday night!  It was nice just to hang low and have my husband back for my b-day!!  

17 comments:

Angie Cleveland said...

Happy Birthday! We need to do a birthday lunch here in the next few weeks, when we can actually plan a time to come up there or if you are coming down here. It's kind of funny Kaylee slept through her whole b-day party. It's cool you guys have the same b-day!

Sheryll said...

Hsppy Belated! I have a bunch of birthdays programmed into my pda and it totally alarmed with your name on it!

Hope it was good! and we STILL need to hang out soon!

Marcistar said...

What a fun daily routine!! I know what you mean though about it feeling like groundhog day! It's kind of like that for Eden and I too! It looks beautiful where you guys are at! I'm a little jealous about that and the weather! It's been so rainy and gloomy since we got here but it's starting to warm up I think! Your kids are so cute jen! I love that They are so close to each other! I hope my kids love each other like that! Oh and Happy belated birthday! Well I'm glad things are going well for you guys out there!

Cari said...

It's funny Jen, your routine sounds alot like ours. Happy Birthday!

FARRER FAMLIY said...

Hey Happy Birthday! Hope you had a good one. Then again the older you get the less excited you get about them! Well, I totally know what you mean about everyday being the same. Your day sounds almost exact to mine, but hey like you said, can't complain! Hope you guys are having fun! Your kids are adorable!

Jackson Family said...

I really miss that routine!!! Wish we were there with you. You look so good!!! I want your tan. I am working on it. Miss you tons! Give the kids my love!

Texas Jacksons said...

Lookin' good mama!! Happy birthday, and super cute brown little fam! You guys have a fantastic summer look, I must say.

The Clevelands said...

I agree with Tara's comment. I really miss doing that routine with you! Brings back so many fun memories of last summer! I never thought I'd say this, but I really do miss going away for the summer... its like a totally different life than home! You all are so pretty and TAN!!!

Sarah... said...

Happy Birthday, girl! I love your schedule! It sounds so nice, and yet...it sounds like a mothers life! It's wonderful, yet so routine. I wish we had a beautiful park to walk to though. We are kind of in the middle of nowhere out here in Kansas, but it's starting to grow on us. Hope you guys are doing awesome.

Nicolle said...

Happy late bday! Wow its funny how our routines sound so similar, umm it must be a mom thing, run, park, swim, nap etc... Your kids blue eyes are so amazing!

Katie said...

First of all HAPPY BIRHTDAY!!! Im so glad you had a great day! Also wow it sounds like your days are way fun and what a good way to get the kids tuckered out before nap time! those pictures are so pretty with all the flowers and such! Where are you guys living in Cali? I know what you mean about groundhog day.. my days always seem the same too! Hope all is going well!

Unknown said...

Just wanted to say hi and that summer sun looks so good right about now. Please tell your parents thank you for the beautiful flowers they sent us. They'll get getting a card from my dad, but I just wanted to thank them as well.

Your kids are cute and I bet they love the water and pool time out there. Take care.

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Vicki said...

Happy late birthday. First of all, when you are a mom your birthdays kind of get lost in the shuffle, and second, I'm so sorry you were sick. It is soooooo HARD being sick and STILL having to be the mom.

Whenever I read your blog it brings back so many memories of my life with Meg and Ben. We did that same thing everyday. My double jogger was seriously my best friend. Your kids are darling and I'll bet they will be best friends just like Meg and Ben.

Sally said...

Can I please have Dax? I need a little boy and he is sooooo darling!

Hope you had a fun birthday-sorry you were sick. So fun to catch up with you and your cute fam!

Kass Martin said...

How fun. You look all golden tan from the summer. I love that Dax will fall asleep like that. I have yet to have my kids fall asleep anywhere but their crib. Maybe, maybe the carseat or stroller but I would be so shocked to find them asleep on the floor. That's so funny. They look so much alike. They are so cute and such a good mix. (at least that's how I see it) I'm glad you are having "good" groundhog days. happy birthday!

The Zeediks said...

So sorry that I missed your birthday! Happy birthday. Your hair is so long and pretty. Isn't it weird how you just need to have something to do, a place to go everyday so you don't go crazy. Wish we were doing that routine together! Miss you so much!

becky said...

hey! i ran across your blog...it's been so long since i've seen you! i hope that things are going good, looks like you guys are busy and having fun! you need to come move back to the neighborhood. ;-)