A Blast from the Past20 years ago...I was 1... almost 2, so probably the biggest brat ever! Those terrible 2's I gave my parents will catch up with me shortly!!! My parents drove a huge 10 passenger van! We lived in Umatilla, Oregon at 19 Martin Drive.
So Innocent!!
10 years ago...I was 11 almost 12. Once again, probably a big brat, I'm sure this will catch up with me. DARN!! I was just about to shave my legs for the first time ever. That's an exciting time when you're 12. I remember this so well because of the pictures my mom has of it. HA HA My parents drove a Red Ford Aerostar at that time I believe. We lived at 141 Reinken Blvd in Burbank, Washington.
ha ha I was a nerd!
5 years ago...I was 16...almost 17. I was still the biggest brat ever I'm sure... just ask my mom. I loved Stake Dances and BOYS!!! I had a lot of boyfriends that never lasted, but that's the fun of it. I was starting to drive... and starting to CRASH! I was nicknamed "Crash-Nessa" which I hated!!! When I drove, I usually drove the S10 which I wrecked or the Isuzu I-Mark We still lived in Burbank.
Glamor Shots!!
3 years ago...I was 18... almost 19. We had already moved to Walla Walla, Washington. Jes and I were almost married at this point. I'm sure I was doing wedding dress shopping and doing all the things you do before you get married. I drove a 1993 Mercury Sable. Jes drove is Big Jeep CJ 7. Jes worked at the Ice Berg and I worked at Applebee's. We were living in Walla Walla in Jes' Grandma Joanie's old house.
Me & Jes... sorry it's fuzzy!!!
1 year ago...I was 20... almost 21. I was usually cranky, and 38 weeks pregnant. It was hot, I was ready to have my little guy!! I spent most of my days in the pool floating around to relax and kill time... waiting and waiting! At this point I was probably even going into the hospital every other day. Jes and I went for nightly walks and I always had to slow down a bunch to endure Braxton Hicks Contractions. I believe some of those were actual contractions though. We still drove our 2000 Red Jeep Cherokee Sport. We lived in Jes' parents basement in Walla Walla on Frankland Street.
Sleeping... the best hobby!!
Yesterday... I cleaned the house and hung out with the little dude. We also had a nice trip to the Emergency Room due to Jackson falling and hitting his face on the bottom of the computer chair. He hit it right next to his left eye and it was pretty bad, but of course by the time he was seen it quit bleeding and he was calmed down. We're glad he was okay! We now live in Vancouver, Washington on E. 28th Street and we still have the Jeep and now a 2007 Chevy Malibu.
My little dude at the hospital.Thanks Mom for getting the first 3 pictures together for me!!
Well we just got back from the ER. Jackson fell at the bottom of the computer chair and cut next to his eye. It was bleeding and swelled up pretty bad, so it scared me. Anyways, he's doing good!! I guess it just scared me pretty bad!
Well, this past weekend we had some more company finally!! Dominic, Cassie and Giovanni came on Friday evening, we had dinner... (I made chicken in Italian dressing, baked potatoes and fruit salad.) It was yummy!! We just hung out for the evening at home since they'd been in the car most the afternoon. On Saturday morning we went to the Oregon Zoo!! It was so much fun to take the boys!! We had a blast! Giovanni and Jackson seemed to enjoy it too! I enjoy having company. Although we don't have a very big place, it all works out. Jes' parents camp out back and some sleep in the living room on an air mattress. It all works out. This coming weekend Jes' parents and little sister Alyse and her boyfriend Dalton are coming. Then the next two weekends we're going to Walla Walla. It should be exciting!!! We're planning a trip to the Oregon Coast for my birthday. I think we'll leave on September 20th in the morning and stay until Monday morning. This year has gone by way too fast!! Does anyone else see that? Maybe it's just because I have a baby and they grow so fast and keep you way busy! Anyhow, I hope you all have a good day!!
I can't think of a ton of stuff to say in my blogs like my sister, so I'll have a bunch of short ones!! This morning, Jackson woke up soooo happy!! He usually wakes up this way, but this morning I think he was well rested and obviously missed me because Jes laid him next to me to wake me up and he was just giggling. Silly boy!! Then I decided I would try to get a picture of him with Jes' fake fire helmet on. He wouldn't quit taking it off before I could get the picture, but I finally got one and it's hilarious!!!! I can't wait to show his girl friends!! He's got such a sweet personality. He cracks me up and I love my little dude!!!
I just thought I would update this thing again. It's actually quite a bit of fun to update and see others updates! I'm enjoying reading about what my brothers, sisters and their kids are up to. Jackson woke up Friday morning and was walking everywhere!! Since then, he walks way more than he crawls! It's so cute to watch him get around now. He's not as fast as some walkers, but I'm not complaining!! He's doing a good job and hasn't had a bad fall yet. I think he'll be a really good walker by his birthday party. That will be fun to not have to worry too much about him eating stuff out of the grass. We hope you all are doing well. HAPPY AUGUST!!
We have lived here about a month and a half now and I've been back "home" twice. Jes, Jackson and I went over at the end of June for a reunion with Jes' family. Then this past week, Jackson and I headed over on the 21st and hung out in Walla Walla. It was nice to see lots of family!!! Jackson enjoyed playing with all of his cousins, but he hates the car... at least towards the end going both ways. That makes it pretty tricky when you're by yourself. It was well worth it, but I'm really glad to be home!! The next time we will be back is for Jackson's birthday party! I can't believe he's going to be 1 already!!! We got some Old Time Photos taken of Jackson recently. They're pretty cute!!! Hope everyone is having a good week!!!
The living room is my favorite room because it's where we can all be comfortably as a family!
Organized by color for the most part.
Who doesn't love their flip flops?
Old and nasty... but EMPTY!!
There it is...
He was laughing at me and running from the camera when I was trying to get a good picture of him.
That's me!
