Scout's A Swimmer...

Thanks to Eric's patience and expert swimming abilities...Scout has become quite the swimmer. We would not call her "pool safe" just yet...but she is close. She loves swimming lessons with her daddy and is very proud of her ability to "kick & paddle" like a big girl.

Deployments Suck.

On May 21 I saw my good friend, Joe (a.k.a. The Marine) off as he left for Afghanistan. I have never been in a situation quite like that before. I was not prepared for all of the families to be there...I mean it makes perfect sense that the children of these soldiers would be there but I just was not prepared. It was incredibly emotional and somewhat surreal. I got the gnarliest chills as the buses headed out and all of the soldiers family & friends began to clap. I was there with his Mom who as you can totally understand, needed a hug. Being a mother myself I stood there hugging her for a minute and my heart was broken for her. I can not imagine how she felt at that moment. It really changed the way I see the sacrifices that our military men and women make to protect our freedom. I know it is cliche' but freedom is not free.

Since he left I have been in frequent contact with him. He is safe and doing fine. He is not digging the extreme temperatures but says he is adjusting. He wanted me to pass on his thanks for all the support, love, and prayers that everyone has offered him. Please continue to pray for him and his family.

He will be back in January but til then...we will be missing miss our friend & sending lots of care packages filled with love & prayers! <3


from a weeks ago:

from a few months ago:

4 sArAh...

Mommy's Day...

Scout is by far my greatest blessing! I could never have imagined what this little kid could do to my life...how much better things could get, what kind of CRAZY love you can have for something so small. Her little body harbors such an enormous personality and it is such a light in my life. She cracks me up every single day. She is pure joy & I am so grateful to have her.

Because I am not busy enough...

I let Scout get a new kitten. Introducing...Aurora(at least Aurora for now..Scout's changed her name many times!) Aurora is about 8 weeks old and I think she may be 1/2 Maine Coon because, she is HUGE for being only 8 weeks old and she has some features similar to Shaka(R.I.P). Anyways...this should be an adventure since (just my luck) Bailey totally HATES the new kitten.

God has a way of keeping us in check...

So I saw this verse today while I was at Disneyland of all places. Then tonight I saw it again while I was avoiding household chores and playing online. You think it might be a lil warning from The Big Guy? I suppose I have some things to consider...

CATCHING UP...

What 25 brings...

Mamma turned 25! So, what DOES 25 bring?? Family, Best Friends, Good Food, & Mariachis!

Thanks to my best friends & wonderful family for a great birthday dinner and a FABULOUS life! I am looking forward to many more fun filled days and birthdays with you all. You are the best and I REALLY could not ask for anything more! <3



Love to you all, Jes

Fun with Auntie Loca!

Whats with my posts this week? Seems like I am only posting about the fun other people are having with my kid! That's okay, it's nice to know Scout is loved by so many!

Anyways, last Saturday Rachel was thoughtful enough to bring Scout with her to The OC Pet Expo. This was a PERFECT outing for Scout. She is completely OBSESSED with animals, especially dogs (more especially pugs & french bulldogs). The girls had a great time together (as always) & Rae totally spoiled Scout, of course!

Lots of Animals:














Scout was STOKED on this skateboarding English Bully:




Ice cream time:











The 2 CRAZIES:


It's not a date with Loca without a Starbucks trip:




What a FUN day, Mommy is still jealous! :) And, special Thanks to Rae for being such a great auntie to my lil monkey!