Sunshine and Avocados

We truly live in the most beautiful place. A family walk this morning was followed by an adventure to the library with my boys, and then a delicious avocado salad for lunch, thank you to my dear friend Bre...



We now officially are a family of four and I am going to try my hand at updating things a bit more often as I have shamefully fallen out of practice!

Here are my boys...


And little Bennett at Easter...

Big Bro!

Yes, the rumors are true. Not only am I the worst blog-keeper-upper on the planet, but Tuck is going to be a big bro come February! We have had a full summer of camps, Marshall heading off to Africa, adventures to the zoo, and all kinds of park explorations. Tuck is learning to pee in the potty! Such a big boy... and Mom and Dad are looking forward to the routine of fall, cozy days of soup and football and all that comes with the school starting and the leaves changing!

Halloween!

Tucker was the cutest waddling penguin you ever did see! Marshall was irresistable as cupid and I adorned some crazy braids as Pippi. All in all a fun time!

From Halloween!

Happy Birthday Tucker and Emily!!

Well, we have been naughty bloggers, but now that fall has arrived, Tucker has turned one, I am officially in my late 20's (28!) and we are not traveling every other week, it is time to get caught up!

Here are a few pics to get you up to date with the little man!

Tucker turned 1 on the most gorgeous of September days!

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From Tucker Turns One

We got to go to the Pumpkin Patch with the Jamiesons, the Cairns and the Davis families. So fun!!

From Tucker Turns One

From Tucker Turns One

From Tucker Turns One

He is walking like a champ and loving his "wa-was" (waffles). He even signs "more please" and "thank you!"

Marshall did an amazing job celebrating me on my birthday weekend! A surprise family bday party on Friday evening was followed with a wild ride with me blindfolded, ending up at SunVilla for a bowling party with family and friends!

From Halloween!

After brunch this morning, we had a little down time and he treated me to a fabulous bday date on the most gorgeous fall day! We hopped on the ferry and walked all around bainbridge, cozied up in the book store for a while and had a delicious dinner at cafe nola (thank you melissa and chris for your wedding gift! we finally used it!)

From Halloween!

All that said, life is full and wonderful and we are happy to be back on track with our blog!

love, the j's

Back from LA and off to Malibu Camp!

Our trek to LA for Tay's graduation was a blast!


USC graduation was an experience...40,000 people in the main quad. We had to arrive at 630 am to get seats! It was great to spend some good time celebrating Tay; marsh and I rallied one night and joined tay, b and lisa at a whiskey bar (so swanky) and then a bit of dancing. Here are Marsh and Tuck at the ceremonies...


And Tuck riding PopPop's shoulders. Good handles!


After the festivities, we headed to San Clemente where we had a great visit with dear friends the Johnsons! Darin and Christy's little Eli quickly became best buds with Tucker. Here is Tuck's first time in a kiddy pool...


And cute little Eli and cousin Jack!


Later the next day, Tuck had his first experience in a big pool!


Tucker rides home in his own seat on the plane!


Once we got home, we had a few days to relax before we were back in action. Tucker and Dad enjoyed the Red Sox.


Tuck crawled all over our apartment.


He even got himself stuck on the rocking chair as he charged for our printer. Notice the peg leg. Seconds later he had crawled right out of his pants.


We had a bath...


and our first hair cut!


Saturday, I coordinated a wedding and Marsh was the dj! Lauren was my trusty and amazing assistant.


Tuck helped too. Here he is confirming vendors on his new phone.


Friday night was our last middle school Wyldlife club of the year. We held "Ice Cream Club" in the park... after sharing with the kids the good news of Jesus, it erupted into a monstrous food fight! Check out the damage...


Marsh took off Saturday morning for Malibu where he'll serve as Head Leader for the month of June. After all the MI high school graduation festivities this week and the end of my 5/6 grade Lax season, Tucker and I will head up to join Marsh at camp until the 20th. We can't wait!

Off to LA!

It has been a late night for Emsy as we are packing up to head to Taylor's graduation from USC! I can't believe 4 years have passed not only since he began, but since I finished my college experience. Where does the time go!

For those of you (Maura!) who have been hankering for a blog update, here are a few to keep you satiated til we return...

love to all!

Tucker has been keeping busy...

eating


watching basketball


reading the paper


riding daddy's shoulders


attending Young Life Luaus


avoiding nap time


pulling himself to standing in his crib!


packing



and going to Canon Beach!


We'll have photos from Cali once we return!!

Easter and Wyldlife

April is here!

What the heck; this year is FLYING. This month, Marsh and I will be celebrating 4 years since that fateful blind date, 2 years of marriage, one year of finding out we were going to have a little BOY (who will be 7 months on the 25th!) and who we could not be more in love with!

Here are a few fun pics of late...

Tucker and Gommy on Easter



A sassy little Easter Baby


The Boys enjoy some good Easter grub after witnessing an intense egg hunt.


And we recently had our middle school Wyldlife Superhero Club where whacky superheros fought off villains and Jesus was equated to the most amazing Superhero of all time!

Emily as "Electra-QT"


Marshall as "Captain Awkward"


Lindsey Jacoby is "Squeaky Cleaner Lady"