The Sweetest Thing

Night before last Isabella and Jonathan fell asleep on our bed reading. How adorable is this?

Monkey See Monkey Do

For Jonathan's birthday I surprised him with a trip to Go Ape! Go Ape is a set up in a local forest here. You go up in the trees, like apes, and basically navigate an obstacle course in the air. It was crazy, but great fun. There are 5 "stations" in all, each more extreme than the next. Each ended with a zip line which was great fun...great until you had to land. Boo for crash landing! Did I mention I crash landed a lot? When we got home I not only had to clean mulch out of my shoes but also out of my BRA! Jonathan, of course, was a pro. He could have ripped through that course in an hour I'm sure, but I was there slowing him down. We finished in a respectable 3 hours. hehe I almost broke my ankle on the tarzan swing, I lost my very expensive sunglasses, and parking cost us about $12. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat! Not for a while though, my muscles need a very long time to heal. Who knew monkeying around would make you so sore?

To learn more about Go Ape go here: http://www.goape.co.uk/

To see more pictures go here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=105746&id=518621883&l=cd9c5463e8

Birthday Cake

I have had a lot of fun making and experimenting with cakes lately. Keeping with the monkey/ape theme of Jonathan birthday (more to come on that in the next blog) I made him a cake shaped like a monkey's head! It could use some work, but I still thought it was cute. Jonathan loved it and thats all that matters. I LOVE seeing him smile. This cake was a joke made from a leftover piece of cake. Its supposed to be a baboon's butt!

Happy Birthday J!

Happy Birthday to the best husband, father, and friend I have ever know. Isa and I love you so much! xoxo

Reenlistment

**I'm really behind on posts because Jonathan is on leave this week!**

Last Friday, 13 March 09, Jonathan FINALLY reenlisted. He raised his right hand and sold his soul to the Air Force for another 4 years. Im kidding, he raised his right hand and vowed to defend his country and serve PROUDLY for another 4 years. When this enlistment is over we will have 12 years in, looks like we are in it for the long haul. Being semi retired at 39 wont be so bad, right? hehe I was really happy that my neighbor was able to give me and Isabella a ride over to Jonathan's shop so that we could see his reenlistment. There has to be a flag for reenlistment and Jonathan got to use the HUGE flag in their hanger (see picture). The Officer who did his reenlistment announced that this was a "big one" since it would put him at 12 years. She made the guys in the shop who were standing around come and stand at attention for the 2 minute ceremony. It all made Jonathan very nervous and embarrassed, but I thought it was great.

Remember, no matter how you feel about Bush or the war in Iraq, support your troops. Jonathan and his colleagues are out there every day working hard to defend your rights, and to give our kids a safe tomorrow because they are so blessed to be American.

Daddy and Isabella Napping

I took these pictures a few days ago. Jonathan and Isabella were taking a nap on the couch and I just thought it was too cute.

My wonderful husband...

All of the sudden yesterday I started feeling exhausted, I just couldn't keep my eyes open. Isabella was asleep and Jonathan was up doing something, I can't remember. He came in the room and saw me dozing off on the couch and made me an offer I couldn't refuse. He said "Why don't we go get in bed? You can take a nap, I'll watch a movie and take care of Isabella!" So it was about 4, I pumped and then went to sleep by 4:30. I didn't wake up until 11 pm!!!!!!!!! I almost fainted when I saw the clock. I asked why he didn't wake me and he said I looked too peaceful and he thought I needed the rest. I played with Isabella a little, fed her, changed her, ate a hot pocket, and played/cuddled her until she went to sleep again. I was back in bed falling asleep by 12:30. It was awesome! She didn't wake up again until 4 am...I don't think I've had that much sleep since March. Jonathan is just too good to me, I'm completely spoiled.

Nickie