Fall

I love fall its the most amazing thing on the planet. My most favorite thing about it is the smell. The air is so crisp and the sun shines at the times you need it. The leaves change colors and man oh man the smell if spices. I love going to the Pumpkin Patch that is so much fun and this year with two wonderful little ones it was the most excitement ever.

We had such a wonderful time. I really love being with the family and just having a good day. It was really cool that this year both kids are walking and having fun that's what is suppose to happen at the pumpkin patch. Dominic has decided to be Spiderman and Abigail we really haven't made up our minds. We are also moving on the 28Th we will be moving into our new little place. Its a little smaller but in the long run the rent is better and things will be much better this also gives us time to think about a house and really put out mind to it. Well these are little thoughts for the day.

Where does the time go

Its been so very long and can I just say its been so crazy. Abigail is 1 now and Dominic is 2 I really just don't know where all the time has really gone. Abigail is starting to walk and Dom Ya he is my runner and really just likes to play. They do Scream a lot as well. Abby knows that it makes Papa really upset so she does it. She gets away with it but if Dom does it he don't. He gets told to stop... Its really funny. Well this is short but more to come. I'm taking a huge test this next week then after that my head will clear a little better.

Long time

OK so I really didn't know it had been so long since I have been on... Goodness.. well lots is going on maybe that is why. I'm trying to get ready for my BIG test in October and also on top planning the kids birthday party. also We need to find a new place to live so that is on my list as well... Well goodness... here is a little pic.

OK so here is the Garrett Family... we are at a park and finally I asked someone to take a pic of us.. We never have pics of the four of us... We had a good time this day and we decided that this was the place to have the kids Birthday Parties!!!

Summer time

Ok so I haven't been on here in some time but we have been busy so here are pics to prove that we have been doing things... Ok... I also have no voice today so this is a perfect little thing to do.. well enjoy our silly pics love ya and night.

Connor and Grandma it's their Birthday!!!

June 24th

Amy Jo and Connor

Debbie and Mom

Bubba and grandma

Dominic

Dominic on the slide

he likes to clime

Grandma is freaking out

we went to the beach for fathers day there is my two

guys... Dominic and Daddy

Abigail and Mommy at the beach too....

Starlight and graduation Party for Ty

Sunday started out really early... really..... we walked in the door at 1am and didn't go to sleep tell 2am then we had to get up early to meet Mikes dad.. we did then we went to see my nephew, he graduated this next week!!!! We are so very excited for him he also will be playing in the Shriner bowl.... its a football game that they take the top players of the districts and let them all play and all the donations goes to the Shriner Hospital. Its for a very good cause. Ty will be going to WSU this fall he is so very excited for that.. Its amazing how time just flies by. Goodness... well a weekend that was fun and very entertaining.

Graduation party for Ty I took a nice little picture of Rick, AmyJo, Ty and his girlfriend. We had a really nice time,

We really has a great day Saturday... we got up in the morning and got the day started since the day before wasn't a really good one we knew that we had to make the most of this day.. it was so nice the sun was out and man was it warm. So we packed up the kids went to Saturday market downtown Vancouver then headed to Lloyd Center to get on MAX and take it to the waterfront... it was a blast... kids were so very good and they did get a little tired but for the most part it was all good... we really enjoyed it.

Dominic is waiting to see all the fun bands and floats... but before that we had to have some fun in the water!!!

Here is my little Abigail down at the Rose Festival..... She really can't wait for the starlight to start!!!!

It finally started and we really had a good time we sat by the man and lady who did all the announcing of what the floats were and also what was coming.. it was really fun. Abigail fell asleep and Dom ya no... he was a wake the entire time... Finally after waiting for MAX tell 12am he then was out... but it was a blast.

Rain

Can the rain just go away...come on I know that its Rose Festival time but really we don't need you..... its really depressing.. OK I just had to get that out....

Abigail 9month pictures

Abigail she is my little girl... looking just like her mama but let me tell you she had sure got her daddy in her as well.... This is a simple little group of her 9month pics... I really can't believe she is already 9months... were has the time gone?

need to change.....

Well I think the time has came.. the time to change... meaning change the way I look... I have cut my hair died it... now time for the body... I was walking around in work today and I was by myself and I cought a glimps in the mirror and can I say.... I started to cry.... this isn't the person I want to be. I have never seen myself this big..... I ahve never seen my arms the way they are or the way I have two giant rolls.... I tell you it was the most depressing thing I have ever seen. This isn't the way I want my kids to see me....

I want Dominic to see a thin mama and a mama who can run and play with him... Not a mom who just sits on the couch or on a bench and says go play... I want Abigail to see someone who loves herself and is proud... right now thats not me... I'm huge and I wasn't even this big when Prego with either kid... I feel as though i have hit the bottom... This really can't be. What is wrong with me... what happen to that person who has been big but always had confidence well she isnt' here. A big part of me says why me and then the other part says you did it all to yourself. Really that is the truth. Now its time to fix it. Its time to get up off my ass and do something about it.... I can't have my kids see their mom be like this. as of today 5/25/2010 I Jolene Garrett will change my life will change the way I eat will change to make sure I'm here for my kids... I want them to be proud of their mom and not imbariesed..... I have to change and I will do it...

Time with the Family

Abigail she likes to be outside with Grandma... she likes to be held... ya that my girl... she likes to eat grass and leaves... ya and then choke.. good times.... she is my light skin red head.. Dom is too so lots of sun screen and ya a hat... Abby doesn't keep hers on so she has to stay under the covered area... lol.. love that girl

Dominic loves to be outside... Grandma as a bird feeder right out back and can I tell you this little boy really does love it... there is also a bird house not in this pic that Dom could watch for hours they the birds have a nest in it and they come and go all day long.. he just loves it... Dom could be outside 365days of the year he loves it... even when its raining he is known for being outside in is cozy coop waiting for the rain to past. Yes he is my son... I love him with all my heart...

My two little ones they just love to talk and smile I know when they were sitting here they were talking to their Grandma Bev.. Abby is telling her about the flowers and that she is putting a daisy with those baby roses... Dom he is probably telling her a joke... That is how I see my two little ones... just being kids and doing good funny little things...

This was Mother's Day we went up to see Mikes mom... It was a wonderful day... The sun was out and the ground wasn't wet. So we got the kids out and let them take the flowers over and they both sat right down next to mom... Abby really had a good time she opened up moms card and Dom he likes to run around... But when he comes over to see Grandma Bev he sits there and in my mind and heart I know he is talking to her. Every time that we pull threw the gates Dom is always smiling... when he was a baby baby the first time we went he was sleeping but when we pulled threw the gate its like mom was waiting and going for his nose and I think she still does that's why he gets so excited. You would think its a place you go to morn and I can say we do. But for Dom its a place he knows makes him happy he can laugh cause Grandma is there... Abby she is usually asleep when we get there and she wakes up.... Mothers Day though was different she had a light in her eye something as though she knew there was a reason we were there. she loved to just sit in the grass and you know she knows...

I love my family and I love spending time with them. They really are the joy of my life... they are the loves of my life

one day at a time is all I need

I was sitting here reading everyone else's blogs... and can I just say its the most amazing thing to know that I'm not the only mom out there who feels like all she does is go go go.... well that is how I feel.. Working and taking care of a family. Its not an easy thing to do... I have so many things going on right now...its not good at times.. Just like we took a vacation came home and when I got paid it wasn't what I wanted to see and what did I have to do start selling things on craig's list just to make rent. Then Dominic and Abby both got sick when we were in Vegas... and now Abby has and ear infection.. Dominic is (Dom) we love them both and yes its a hard thing can I say. There are times when I tell myself are you crazy having two kids 11months apart. That's the most crazy thing you could have done.. yes but you know what they make me so happy its not even funny... ya right now I have some challenges and its really hard but time will get me there... When I had Abigail we were getting Dominic to stop taking the bottle but once he saw his little sister want it he then wanted it. Ya to say the least he is 19months old and still takes a bottle at night for bed. How in the world do I stop this???

Dominic is my little man I don't know what I would do without him...I think back to the day he was born and that I was so excited when sitting in the chair talking to my sister for a long time and then saying I need to take a rest... then asking Mike to draw me a bath and as I walked into the bathroom my water broke... I remember thinking its time my little Dominic Patrick is going to be her today I was so excited..... getting to the hospital and waiting and waiting then as I did the second push and he came out but wasn't breathing and my heart sank my little boy wasn't breathing he was blue/purple..... and they were pumping his little chest...all I could think was what have I done wrong... then there he was breathing and they whisked him away and then to come find out he had a whole in his lung... and that they had to keep him in the ICU it was the scariest thing ever.. The day we brought him home I wouldn't leave him alone I didn't want to let him be away from me... I was always making sure he was breathing... he is my miracle baby he is my Dominic (Dom, Bubba, and baby boy)....

Abigail she was my little girl who really didn't' want to come out.... she would have rather stayed in. The night before I had Abigail was one of those nights of is she going to come... they had to induce me.... then she took her time... they tried everything moving me from one side to another... then finally I thought something feels really weird... I think she is coming... and what do you know she was.... I pushed and pushed then all of a sudden the doctor says she is stuck her shoulder is stuck her heart rate went down and they pushed the button on the wall and let me tell you people flu in there.... all of a sudden my heard was down as far as it could go and my butt in the air... and a nurse on top of me pushing on my belly to get her out... they had to cut me and there was my little Abigail Charlotte...she was out... and crying... oh my goodness she was going... but you know what it was amazing she was put right up on my chest and man that was my chubby cheek girl and she looked just like her mama.... Abigail (Abby, Sissy, and my little girl)....

These are my two kids and they mean the world to me. I really don't know what I would do without them. They are my everything.....

Mike and I got married Nov. 19,2009 This is also his moms birthday and also my parents wedding anniversary..... this was one of those days where we had a good time with the kids in the morning got them dressed in the afternoon and went to the court house... My mom, Benny, Mikes dad and the kids and us... got married in front of the judge then went home ... A very simple but wonderful day... we can say that we are married and you know what he means the world to me. He will never know how much he really means to me.. I know I tell him I love him all the time but he doesn't know how much I really do love him. He is my everything... we may have our ups and downs but everyone does... he may go from job to job....but that's what is going on threw a temp agency.. things will change and things will get better... But what I do know is that our relationship will only grow and get stronger... Mike you are my everything and I know you don't understand that but you mean so much to me. I LOVE YOU!

Well now its time to rest... this was nice to get things out but I really just want to lay in bed and close my eyes... think about what the days will bring... good night

New Boots... Easter..... Abby and Mommy

A few good times...

Mommy is trying to take a picture.....

we didn't really get that good of one....

Abigail in the kitchen helping mommy...

she is my little helper!!

Dominic, Abigail and Daddy

Easter Morning

Dominic got new boots really likes them....

He takes them off then wants them right back on!!!

Days Off

Can I just tell you that a day off of work really isn't a day off... Ya really not... its been one of those crazy days so this is going to be short.. I have so much to do and I just got Dom down so now Abby and I can get things going... alright one thing at a time.

First Blog

Ok everyone this is my first Blog.. and it will get better over time sorry I'm learning as I do it... love ya all.

Good Days

Our first pro hair cut!

He really didn't like it...

So we went to the Zoo a week ago I think its been crazy....

So we all have good days and we have bad... I'm really hoping that today is a good day... its been a busy last week or so.. went to the Zoo that was some fun with some really great friends... then the other day Dominic and I planted some seeds to start in the house... its just been one of those things... Well here is the finish product of Mikes Tattoo.. and yes Abigail is spelled wrong but you know what the funny thing is that's how Mike and My Mom spell it...lol...(Abigial)... well the say shall start....

They really look good this was when they first got done they look wonderful...

sad

So today was going so very well.. then I was just finishing up at work and I look at my phone and see a text it says "I have bad news" it was from Mike and I thought what happen to the car or what happen to you... I call and he says he is out of a job. Great again. I'm just so sick and tired of this crap.. Is it him or is it these places.. I know he can get a mouth going and I think that is something to do with it.. I just hate this. When you think that things are going so very good then something gets in your way. I don't know what to do. Think I need another job shoot. I can't keep doing this I want to be home with the kids and that's so hard to do. I just need things to be good for once.. come on please let things fall into place like they need too.

Mike Got a Tattoo

So today was the big day of getting the tattoos Mike is so very happy to get them.. Because they are the kids footprints... here is Dominics. Abbys is getting worked on as I type this.

A Day

Its been a hard day wish things would be easier.. just one day at a time for now.

Sunny Day

So today was a wonderful day.... The sun was out and the kids are growing.... its so crazy to think that Dominic is 17 months and Abigail is 6 months. Where does the time go. Dominic is running around the house playing and yelling and Abigail is on the floor rolling around with a loud voice. These two kids of mine are the most wonderful thing ever.
Today we went to Lowe's and got some flowers this week Dom and I are going to plant them. Also when to grandmas and papas to see how everything was. Dad had surgery this last week. Was going in for a triple bypass and it ended up being a 5 bypass... its been a world wind and now its time for the recovery. Well its late and I must get to bed but I wanted to do a very simple first post.