The Jordans- Cherish, Sean, Autumn and Emelia

It is so hard to believe that Autumn turned four today. We had a pretty relaxing day at home. Sean made it home this evening as well. We will have a birthday party for the girl tomorrow. Birth day. 7 Months old. Sean and Autumn at Polychrome. That is all I have for now! Must go through some more pictures!!! Good night all!

I was able to swing by Autumn's school and celebrate her birthday with the class. This was the only picture that turned out. Miss Keri got a really good one though! Maybe she'll send it to me. Autumn was wearing a crown when I got there. She looked like she was having a great time, but she always misbehaves when I show up. Your mom gave me a little scare today. I called her a few times and she wasn't answering and I just was having a strange feeling about it, so I went over to the house (on the way to grab Autumn from school) and saw that her car was still there. That made me worry more. I knocked on the front door and was snooping around the windows and couldn't see anything. I didn't have the house key on me, so I called your dad to find out if she was OK this morning and he said she was. Then your dad tells me he usually hears from her by now (almost noon). I hang up with your dad and he calls the house. I can hear the phone ring, but still no answer. ...

We've had such a busy day. I'm just getting to sit down. After I dropped Autumn off at school, Miss Keri kind of hinted to me that she'd like me to bring cupcakes for Autumn's class, so I added that to my list of things to take care of. Our first stop was the post office to take care of that HOA thing we disccused and then Millie and I went to Barnes and Noble to pick out a few items for Autumn, but first... We indulged in coffee and milk. Millie also had free samples of wild blueberry muffin. She loved it. Millie picked her gift for Autumn, an owl coffee mug. I think Autumn is really going to like that. She is really in to owls right now. After B&N, we went to Toys R Us, Party City, and Walmart. I didn't find what I was looking for, but it isn't a big deal. I know what I'm getting Autumn for her birthday now and that is what matters. I am not sure if I'm supposed to be looking for her fishing pole or not? After all that running around, we ...

Sometimes it is hard to believe we've been married 13 years. That means we have loved each other even longer than that. Everyone who has known us a long time must know that it hasn't always been easy. We've had our rough spots, but the one thing we have managed to do is always find our way back to one another. I can say that without you, I feel completely miserable. Thinking about yet another deployment rips my heart up. I am dreading it like you would not believe. Before we had children, I always thought that if we had kids, at least I would have company, but now that Autumn and Emelia are here and we've gone through deployment with them, I realize that it doesn't get any easier. It may even be worse. Watching them hurt for you, I know it is the same hurt my heart feels. That just compounds things. So for now, I just try not to think about it. I want to tell you, the day after our 13 years together that I owe you so much. You taught me about being loyal,...

This past weekend the weather was supposed to be dreary and rainy. Instead, we were greeted with sunshine. Sunshine and smiles! We decided we needed to check out a park. It is called Sprewell BLuff. It was so much fun! We saw people putting their kayak's in the water and it made me want to get our canoe out. Sean and I are thinking about buying some kayaks. I hope we do. The girls had to check out the park before they were ready to check out the water. My little crooked eye. Millie hanging. Autumn's turn. Sean on the slide. Time for some fishing. Autumn and Emelia. Doesn't she look like a professional fisherwoman? This picture cracks me up! Autumn fussing at her dad, hands on her hips and everything! Look at Sean! Millie eating Oreo's. Skipping rocks, Autumn style. Sean and Autumn have been doing this together for as long as I can remember. Splash! My three humans. Dipping toes in the water. Reminds me of a song. Sitting on the dock of the bay. My silly littl...

I guess I haven't ever really talked much about my dad on here. When I think back on our relationship, I'm not so sure it is a "typical" one, but here goes it. My mom met my dad when I was around the age of 3 (I think). I remember him when I was that little too. I guess that because some of the things my mom and I went through (and I have discussed in past blogs, read here if you desire to know the back story), I was suspicious of men coming into our life. I distinctly remember calling my dad, "that man." I would tattle on him constantly. "Mom, that man just ........" whatever he was doing at the time. It didn't take long for me to warm up to him. Once it was obvious to me that he loved my mom, he loved me, he loved my sister and that he wasn't going anywhere, I loved him whole hearted. As a young child, you do not really understand the greatness of what my dad did. It wasn'tlong before my dad adopted me. My mom was very open ...