Dress Up

One of the kids favorite activities these days is to play dress up in Mom and Dad's closet. Here Keely had found my shoes and my shirt. Brayden needed some assistance but he insisted on wearing "fooball!" So here they are showing me how to hike, run, and touchdown!!!!

Summer 2011

I sat down tonight and couldn't believe the date of my last post...June REALLY! So, I'm not sure if anyone ever comes by to Duncanville anymore but I thought I'd breakdown what has been happening this summer.

Summer started out enjoying the long evenings in our backyard. I was enjoying time to catch up at work with the summer break beginning and taking my first Graduate level course. Brayden was potty trained by Nana when she came to visit. I celebrated my 10 year High School Reunion. We were enjoying every bit that summer had to bring.

Soon Brent learned that he could in fact have an early separation from the Air Force. After 10 long years, he was ready to move on to a new chapter. He was initially offered a position from Intel which had us looking at staying here in New Mexico for a few more years. Then an offer for a position with SAIC in Virginia.

Well, knowing Brent and I you all know that Virginia has been a place we have longed to get to for many years. Here the offer was and we had to look what would be the best opportunity for our family. I had just started school again, finally landed a job I enjoyed so much, we had our home and our backyard where we were enjoying it, we could see life here and it would be safe. On the other hand, the place our heart has desired for so long was here at our doorstep. It would be quick, it would be crazy, it would be stressful, but it would be an amazing opportunity. So we said "let's do it!" Brent needed to pack up and head out east, he started his job August 1st. I gave my notice to work and we put our home up for rent. We are moving to Northern Virginia!

So with the chaos of life with two toddlers, working, and planning a move I have been MIA from the blogging world. I apologize for all of those who do stop by time to time and have seen no updates. This has been such an important part of my life to document the everyday happenings with Keely and Brayden and this summer I slacked. I hope to bring more updates and events and bring back friends and family to Duncanville. Here are a few of my favorite memories from this summer....

After 10 years, still BFF's

LOVE these ladies :)

July 4th, 2011

Balloon Fiesta Park

My two favorite guys

"Monsoosan"

(If anyone listens to OMG in the morning's then you know that Jeff has dubbed Monsoon Season as Monsoosan and I think it's awesome)

Beautiful August skies in NM with afternoon clouds and sudden downpours, NM style

Playing in the rain

Last days with Daddy...

Finding our frog friend in our garden

Evening bath time after a day of play

Cheesy smiles and brother/sister love

So that is our summer! We have BIG changes coming soon but we are so excited for this new chapter and adventure in our life. Most of all I can't wait to share it with all of our friends and family who have been a HUGE support during this transition and continue to do so. Love you all!