simplicity of life

i have a confession.

i mentioned in an earlier post how jim and i were going to start watching the t.v. show {the office}. several of my friends have watched it from the beginning and really enjoyed it.

well, we are members of netflix and love it, by the way.

anyways, you can watch movies/shows INSTANTLY via your computer!!

and

i am officially addicted to this show.

in all seriousness -- it is the greatest show!!!

i love the humor, the characters and the downright stupidity of some of them.

we are currently nearing the end of season 3 (yes, this is what we watch at night).

i am just itching for pam and jim to get together!!!

that {kelly} girl can go buh-bye!!

all of that to say......I LOVE THE SHOW!!!

IT MAKES ME LAUGH OUT LOUD

AND

I MIGHT HAVE CRIED FROM LAUGHING SO HARD

AND

EVEN MIGHT HAVE SNORTED A TIME OR TWO!!

{MAYBE}

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when the boys woke up from their naps yesterday we decided since it was 70ish degrees outside we would go for a walk. we walked around main post for probably an hour -- it was gorgeous!!

the leaves have changed colors and are simple breathtaking!!

john daniel spotted every single bird that was flying around.

we would be walking and talking and he would shout "BIRD-BIRD-BIRD"

elijah rode his bike and was in heaven!!!

we had the greatest time :o)

family time is the BEST!!!

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i'm off to go color with elijah :o)

this has become our new ritual while john daniel naps.

{i love coloring}

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!

stuff

i wanted to write a quick blog because i don't know when exactly i'll be around a computer again. we are moving in the morning and driving a LONG way!!!!

i also don't know when i will get another computer since mine is shot!! ugh!!

what is a girl to do without a computer and internet?!?

i'm gonna miss my bloggy friends and all my facebooking friends :o)

but, what i do know is that i WILL BE BACK!!!

i will miss reading my daily blog reads -- i'm gonna be so behind!! ugh!!

pray for safe travels and good weather for us!!

until next time....

poppin' in

this is going to be a short post without any pictures.

why??

well, i have been packing, painting, stuffing boxes, packing, packing & more packing ALL day with the help of my amazing family & friends!!!

we got it all done -- i can't believe it!!!

a big thank you to my in-laws for watching and keeping my boys all day!!

thank you - thank you!!

i wish i had taken pictures of us while we were packing and painting.

some us had more paint on our clothes, faces, hands, legs, etc than on the walls.....i'm just saying!!

now that all of phase 1 of the move is over - we begin the waiting game.

this week is all about tying up loose ends, getting vehicles serviced, cleaning house after movers come, making sure i have all the paperwork i need

and the worst part of all

trying to say goodbye to those who have helped me through the most difficult season thus far.

i guess this is the week that i MUST deal with my emotions!!!

so, if i seem distant or clingy, down or sad, snappy, emotional or whatever........

just know that inside this short, non-tanned, tired body that i am trying to deal the best way i know how with saying goodbye.

and who likes saying goodbye???!!!

{not me}

HOW?

HOW DO YOU LET GO?

HOW DO YOU TELL THOSE YOU LOVE & CARE ABOUT GOODBYE?

HOW DO YOU EXPRESS YOUR LOVE & APPRECIATION FOR ALL THAT THEY HAVE DONE FOR YOU IN THE HARDEST SEASON OF YOUR LIFE?

HOW?

HOW?

this is what i have been thinking about the last few days - to be honest, i have been trying to avoid thinking about saying goodbye.

really....how do you say goodbye?

i'm so ready for this 'season' in my life to be over and by this 'season' i mean being without my husband, the love of my life. this has been the hardest season to date. i never knew how i would get through this but my family and friends have been unbelievable!!

seriously -- i have the best family & friends!!!

this next season of our life has been a long time coming and i am so excited.

but, it is also bittersweet.

there is so much more i want to say but i don't know exactly how to put it into words...

HOW?

{more to come later}

FUN AT THE PARK

one morning about a week ago i took the boys for fun at the park.

it was about 900 in the morning and they needed to burn some energy :)

i knew elijah would have a blast but, i wasn't quite sure about john daniel. for all you friends in bloggerland who i've never met, john daniel, is super attached to me. at times it drives me bonkers that he won't go to anyone else but, i love that he wants just to be with me. i am savoring this time because i know all to soon it will be gone.

we had such a good time this particular morning.

we went about 900ish so the weather was perfect.

elijah took off on his own leaving me and john daniel in the dust & trying to catch up. ha!

they both had a ball {and i did too} :)

i've posted quite a few pictures -- they were all so cute i just HAD to post them all :)

ENJOY!!

elijah's 'cheese' face :)

is he cute or what?

look at that pose? - ha!!

i'm thinking he could be a child model?!?!!

{make mommy & daddy some money...ha!ha!}

loving the 'oversized' hat ;)

there is nothing like watching your boys playing together :)

too cute for words...

sweet john daniel

he LOVED the swinging

he is also loving that he can walk...

cutie-patootie :)

checking out his {1st} gumball!

AREN'T THESE BOYS THE CUTEST THINGS EVER!?!?!

TELL ME...WHAT ARE YOUR ENERGY-RELEASING ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES?