Missed Blogging

  Holy Cow, I seriously haven't blogged since sept. I have really missed blogging but guess I have just been finding other things to do. I am sure I shared with most of you my Husbands coming home pictures. He has now been home in since Oct. 12th. And now back the swing of normal life around here. I know that we are very happy girls to have him back home.
  Since I missed Oct. I will fill you in, First we had to tell my brother bye. Well only for him to go to texas, but still that is a long ways away. He will be leaving in Feb. for Hawii. I know my girls will miss him dearly. But most def. me. I had so much fun getting to hang out with him before he left for texas. There will def. be a missing part of our family when we get together with out him. So on top of that my hubby was coming home the very next day. Talk about crazy emotions of a week. And why did I not blog about all this? Who knows I was prob to busy bitting my nails haha. The best part about a deployment is the coming home! I loved seeing Jazi Claire's face light up when she saw him. I know she didnt want to let him go for a second. She prob squeezed his neck the entire day.
    Right after he got home we drove straight to conway. It was surreal for a while until we all got in the swing of things. Jaz seemed scared that if he even got in the shower he wasnt going to come back. I really saw what effects this had on her him being gone. He took off of work for two weeks before our vacation. This time was so important for our family.
   Three weeks after Jas being home we went to the Bahamas to celebrate our 5yr anniversary. Just a small milestone but man sure have a lot to show for our great 5yrs of marriage. The bahamas was absolutely amazing. The only bad part was we got the back end of hurricane sandy so it was colder than expected. It was all around great.. we meet some good people while we were there, had great food and best part it was a beautiful place. I can not wait to go back. I didnt take my camera because it so big a bulky and I didnt want anything to happen to it. But when we go back I will take it next time.
   November, Jas went back to work. A pretty hard transition for Jaz but she got the hang of it. We had thanksgiving with my family. My brother came in from texas and brought two foreigners with him. We had a lot of fun with everyone. The girls played so much, and had fun at grammy and grandpas. Basically november flew by so fast I cant believe its already dec.
  December... Already? We came home and put all of our decorations up after thanksgiving. I had been doing some early shopping so I am done. We have a new addition to our family this year during christmas time. Alfie the elf. This is such a magical year with Jazi. She understands the Santa thing and the elf has her so excited. December in my book now just flashes madness.. Jazi has had a gingerbread house thing at school, a christmas party at school. Then her christmas party at dance all in the same week I hosted bunco. Also her christmas program at school. Which was so adorable. I will be posting picture once I get the uploaded.
   Just to think that I am that busy with just one in school.. haha Next year it will be two. Which I am not ready to face that my Baby will 2 in just 5months. I am going to enroll her in the same mothers day at Jaz started in. I just cant believe how fast this all has gone by. Jaz loves school so much, she ask to go pretty much every day. I have thought about putting her in more days next yr. but I just feel like she has so many school years ahead I would like to just keep her with me just a little longer.
  Jaz has one more week of school until next year and I can feel everything calming down for us. I only have a few more presents to wrap before Christmas. However Jas has a lot of toys to put together Christmas eve night! We will be spending christmas here with us four and go to our families in Jan. when Jas has drill. I want my girls to enjoy there toys here and not stress about traveling.
 So I have lots of blogs to post with pictures.. I will make sure to stay on things this time. I have missed blogging!

Pre-k

 Jazi started pre-k 3 today. She was so excited this morning she woke up and she said do I get to go to school today? Once I said yes you do, she was so happy. She promised to take some cute pictures for me so we could show daddy. She held up her end of the deal and so did I with some Maggie cookies after a good first day of school.
 Pre-K 3 is what this program is called. She will have another year of pre-k before starting kendergarten. I am hoping for her to take a lot from pre-k this year, I have a hard time keeping her attention at home to teach her anything. I want her to be as prepared as possible for school. It amazes me just how well she thrives in a organized setting. The best choice I have made for her thus far.
  I picked Jazi up at 2:30, she was smiling ear to ear when I put her in the car. I asked her what she did today her response nothing. Typical Jaz :) a little further down the road she said momma I didn't make you anything, I made my daddy something. After we had cookies, which is our usually routine we headed home. On the way home she proceeded to tell me "momma I said oh my god and didn't get in trouble" I have been telling her to stop saying that for about a week now. I told her two days ago if she didn't stop Mrs.Holly would get onto her and her friends dont like to hear that. She of course decided to push the limits. Love just how smart she is, she remembers everything you tell her. It is pretty amazing how much people under estimate a 3yr old. I have always said she is ocd, but she loves her routine and doesn't forget much. I cant believe my baby is growing up.

  Man what a difference a year has made, last year she cried a lot the first few weeks. She is one happy girl to be back in school. Here are some pictures I snapped before we left.

Another Wednesday

  Today was Jazi orientation for pre-k. I am happy to look around and see most of the same kids she went to school with last year. I have always wanted my kids to feel grounded in one place. I know I want to feel grounded myself. I loved looking around and seeing familiar faces. Jazi is very excited be in Mrs.Holly's class. She was a little confused as to why she would have different teachers. I told her she is now in the big girl class. Even big girl as in I pull up and drop her off and not walk her in. Don't worry I will walk her in on her first day with lots of pictures to follow!

   Jas and I were talking tonight and he said just think before we know it she will be going to kindergarden. I said yeah in two years! Kinda sounds weird to say that. He then followed it with what will you do with her in school all day. Then Juliana will be in pre-k, you might actually have some time to your self. Are you sure you want a third :) His way of saying no more kids!



      Then the girls and I ended the day with a make up class of dance. Let me just say I am so thankful I get to stay at home and take her to the classes during the day. That place was a mad house no where to sit or even stand and watch really. But I did get to see a few glimpse of how much fun she was having and actually see her listing to her teacher! During all this craziness today I snapped a few picture of Jaz.. and I will sneak one of Juliana in with her bitty pony tail and hair bow! It was a good busy Wednesday, just helps pass time.

Ever changing

  Before I had kids I never thought I wanted "Yes mama No mama" kids. I love how everything you wanted to do before you had kids all changes once you actually have kids. I can remember saying things that I didn't want to do or didn't want them to do. Just being a mom changes everything about you in so many ways and what you once thought you were it is all different now.
   Tonight I told Jaz that she could have one cup of milk before bed and then after she was done only water (Which is usually a crying battle). She told me she was done and I said would you like some water and she said "yes mama". I thought to myself everything I say day in and day out just shined through a little bit. I feel like it is a constant battle of getting her to mind, and to be well behaved. At the end of the day as a mom that is really all we want.
  After tonight it made me think of the things, and how I am constantly changing my approach on things. Seeings how I have only been a mom for 3 1/2 years I don't have anything perfect and have a lot to learn. And feel like some things I do are not sinking in. But I am glad to see some things sinking in with all this madness!
 

After today

 I dont really talk much about how hard this deployment is on me. I mainly just talk about how the girls are doing with it. I say to people often how time is flying by and we are in the swing of things. Honestly we are. But many times during the day it seems we are just at a stand still. After today I am greatful for the support system I have. Honestly if I couldnt pick up the phone and call some of you I would probably have melt downs a lot.
  Today during a flat tire.. I am not telling how it got flat. But lets just say I am pre occupied with a lot right now. I some how managed to make it to the ford dealer ship. The guy told me there it would be about 2 1/2 hours. With holding tears back I said to him ok that wouldn't be a problem if someone could  come and pick us up. I am not sure if it was the panic look on my face or what.. he then said well there is a tire shop down the road I knew I couldn't drive any father. He took a look at the tire, mind you this is the guy behind the service counter that doesn't do service. He then said do you have a spare he said I will change it right here in the parking lot. I somehow managed to not bust into tears. He talked to me about both of his sons that are in the military and his daughter who is about to marry a pilot. I honestly think it is truly those kind of people that are willing to help one another. This guy could of easily made me wait but decided to do it himself. I am so thankful for this kindness.
   I honestly don't expect anyone to understand the day to day struggles that I have right now.. but I do expect to have some support. I am 24/7 worried about my girls that I barely get time to worry about how I feel. Or much less stress about the reality of a the situation. I dont need people to remind me that that it isn't to long, or wont be much longer. I understand the reality of where my husband is I don't need it brought to my attention. I find myself not sleeping worrying about things I cant control, I have always been good at pushing stuff in the back of my mind. But they some how surface at the end of the day when all my worries with the girls are laid down. So please understand that I am strong but only for so long.
  Well I guess after today I just needed one blog to maybe help some of you understand a day here for me. It goes beyond so many more things than most can imagine. Jas and I are such a strong team it seems like I am trying to do everything with just one arm because he is my other one. He is my person, and I really miss my person!
  Now I am gonna try to do that thing called sleep that I miss so much.. Because tomorrow is a new day and Jazi has dance in the morning, I am as excited as she is! Tomorrow I don't have time to be sad or worried about anything but those girls, So I needed to get it all out tonight. Thanks for hearing me..

Play day!

  After enjoying a super fun thursday I am even more grateful to be a stay at home mom. Most of you SAHM know how trying some days can be and can often wonder if this job is for me. But however this isn't a job you can put a two weeks notice in. I love nothing more than my job and days like today make it worth every single second getting to watch them play. Wouldn't trade it for the world.
  Today we got to enjoy the museum with some friends which after words we went for some lunch at the river market. I have never been before I thought it was pretty neat. After that we walked down to the splash park which the girls just loved. I have never been downtown little rock.. Guess I have always been to scared.  People instilled the fear in me about it. And I am nervous wreck normally that I am going to get lost haha.. Jas knows a good story about this. But I really liked the environment today. After a long day of playing and the kids socializing we walked back up the the market to have homemade popsicle. Which were yummy, Jaz ate the entire thing she loved it! I got a few pictures of the girls per Jas request. I will share!

  The girls passed out in the car with in five minutes which leads me to believe they had a super fun day! The baby laid down in her bed for another 2hours when we made it home. While Jaz and I cuddled up in my bed to watch tv, which pretty sure this was my favorite part of the day. I thought I would make the girls some mac and cheese for dinner and this story will tell you exactly how crazy I have been living. I let the water boil over made a huge mess.. and the noodles were a little soggie. And I was gonna put some spices on it .. and ruined it by pouring the wrong thing on it! This is what not cooking in 2months does to me! Good thing they aren't to bad of food critics! So sitting here at 10:15 this is the earliest I have seen my bed in months.. not sure who today wore out more me or the girls :) Happy Thursday everyone!

A trip to Kroger

   The title sounds so simple right?! Well first off I would like to personally smack who ever idea it was to have miniature buggies for kids to push. Honestly who ever thought this was a great idea must of never had to take a three old to the store with them. Just a glimpse of my kroger trips...
   Mommy mommy I want a little buggy.. and I am thinking god please let there be one left. Because we all know what will happen if there are no more for her. The start off is always good.. what a great helper. She wants to put all her stuff in her buggy. Then I have to explain to her 50 times to stay behind me cause clearly she cant lead the way she has no idea what we need. With her behind me in fear that she is going to ram my feet with the metal cart... Which always happens!! I then have to tell her not to put random stuff in her cart. Then to pay attention over and over while trying to shop. Hoping she doesn't run over people, or into things. About halfway through the store either A. she has decided I dont want this buggy anymore, which means we have to then move all the stuff from hers to mine. B. That she wants to run with it, and then people stare at me for getting onto her. Fabulous I know.. in the mean time Juliana is now trying to stand up in the cart which she is successful at. All in the process Jaz says mommy I said excuse me.. OK great job Jaz now all we need is more thing. And of course it is at the other end of the store wouldn't you know. So here we go all over again! Surprise myself and my kids make it out in one piece. Simple fact why I buy four gallons of milk I don't want to do this twice a week, once is plenty. So thank you to whoever thought this was a great idea... I cant stand you!
                                  Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Life Lately..

  My life lately.. For starters I am doing the body by vi challange. Which I thought oh this will be so easy. Well let me tell you I am a horrible dieter. But I stood strong with it for the first week, but going back to vb was the kicker for me. I am still trying to get back on track, I am not a breakfast eater normally so I have to remind myself to have a shake for breakfast. I just want instant results .. which I know takes a little work!

   On a better note I went out a couple of weekends ago with my brother and some friends what a great night that was. I am very happy to have some time with my brother before he leaves..some of you probably know he has chose a career in the Air Force. So that will be taking him to Hawii. I know sad right.. Don't worry Jas and I have already planned a trip in a couple of years. Crazy to think I am going to miss that guy :) I am very proud of my brother. And glad we are apart of each others life's.

  Seems me and the girls are just trucking along.. if you can believe it an entire month has passed. We are close to the half way point! I always think of the home coming home it helps get me through each day. And a special thanks to apple for Face time I seriously couldn't manage with out it. Seeing his face at the end of the day makes it that much easier I am sure he enjoys every minute getting to see the girls.

   Through this process I have realized who the "real" people are in my life. Very few people that could call me tonight and say they needed me now that I would drop everything and be there for. I hope my people know who they are and just how important they are to me. I am happy to say I have reconnected with a good friend.. and happy to have her back in my life. It truly is the little things in life!

   A stomach bug has swept our house unfortantly. It hit me first blah.. what a bad experience with to well kids. Seriously at this point what can I not do.. super mom! haha! And now Jaz, she honestly is the best sick kid ever. She tells me when she is going to get sick and goes to the bathroom. Just if giving her meds was that easy! But hopefully short short lived like mine. She will be super happy to be sleeping in my bed. Little stinker says mommy I sleep in your bed tonight, most every night. I say no baby your not. Her answer "Yes I are" haha.

  I just look around at us three sometimes and think what a pair we are really.. We keep each other laughing. Jaz in the bathroom getting sick mommy holding hair back, Juliana pulling the toilet paper in little pieces everywhere in the bathroom. So grateful for my girls that is one thing for sure! So that is our life lately.. Next step getting Jaz ready for her dance classes. She is super excited to be a ballarina. And the BIG pre-k Honestly how did this happen she is growing up!!! Until next time have a fab week!

Gentry Zoo

Boys feeding the goats

Of course these two.. they were trying to get it to stand on Jason. 

Clint the new farm boy. Haha! 

Prob the cutest monkey ever

Grammy and the girls look at the fox. 

Looking with her knocklers 

Clint breaking the rules feeding the animals

To much for Julie. 

Through the eyes of a three year old. What a fun time! 

 Wanted to share a few pictures from the gentry zoo. We went with my family to the zoo on the sunday before Jas left. I had a lot of fun with everyone and got some great pictures to add with some good memories.

Bumpy roads

  Well after three weeks of just me and the girls I figured I was ready to blog about our journey. This journey of a whirlwind of emotions to speak. The girls and I have tried to settle into our own routine of things. I feel as if we have done pretty well, we still hit some bumps along the way. I feel like these three weeks has gone by quick and then I glance at the calendar and just want to take all the calendars out of the house. If you cant tell I don't count down the days.. just the days that has passed.
   I know how much my husband means to me, I feel like this journey will make our bound so much stronger as odd as it may sound to someone. I feel we will bounce back even stronger. That is probably the only up side to this all. Because really this is incredible difficult to do with two small girls. For anyone who has said three and half months that isn't to bad, you haven't lived it with a three year old little girl.. that is truly a daddies girl! We have had a few nights where we both just miss him, I lay in bed with her and since she is unsure how to show emotions or just simply say I miss my daddy. She talks about the day he left and when I had a surprise for her ( a new coloring book) this is how I know in so many ways that she really misses him. So hard as a mom to realize that your baby girl is missing her daddy and there is nothing you can do. I have nothing really but distractions, which only works for a small period of time. To not be able to fix it is incredible hard as a mom.
  So many emotions come back up while I am thinking of the goodbye and him packing his bags the week before. I just honestly dreaded that day more than anything. I thought of all the things I would miss. I basically miss everything.. its simple my husband is my best friend and my rock. I miss him for so many reasons.. but the number one is just for my girls they need him so much! I hope he always see just how much they need him. And how much I need him!
 I knew it was going to be difficult with lots of bumps in the road. But I am a strong momma and wife.  With the help of great friends and family, we are trucking right along with all our crazy emotions and all.

Blogging on the back burner

  Since summer has hit I don't think I have picked up my laptop to blog. Blogging has not been on my to do list.. We have spent several days at the water park which is super fun. We have had lots of play dates and playing in our back yard time. So far I have managed to keep the girls and myself pretty busy.
    I have enjoyed not having much of a schedule and flying by the seat of my pants.. I know that Jazi sure has been missing school. She talks about it often, and just yesterday I was thinking how in the world did it happen but she is going into pre-k in Sept.! The girls and I are squeezing in all the time we can in these last two weeks with Jas. YES I said it two weeks!! I starting to feel very sad about this. I have hide it away until I absolutely have no choice other than to think of it. I have found someone to help with the girls this summer thank goodness cause this momma is gonna have some hard times ahead.
    I look forward to all of fun days this summer just wish Jas could be here to enjoy them with us. I am now making a commitment to blog a little more, I always feel a little better afterwards. That is as soon as I finish my Grey's trilogy books! Yes I said it.. I am completely into these books and cant seem to put them down! And will prob be waiting in line when the movie comes out. It has taken me about a week to finish the first and second one and now I am on the third book. I am just saying this better have a happy ending!!!  Until next time.. I hope everyone is having a happy summer with lots of swimming!

Look who's One!

  I find it quiet unreal that Juliana Grace is a year old. I think I have been putting this blog off because I really don't want to sit down and to really think about how fast this year has gone bye. Jas created a slideshow of her first year. I have to say I am glad he did it cause I probably would of been in tears. Her birthday party was a blast and over within a snap of a finger.
    I really can go on all day about how she has made my heart full. I love this little girl so much, her smiles back at me lets me know she gets it. She is turning into to a big girl. I say this because she is 23lbs. She is a chunk and eats like crazy. She has 8teeth and just cut her top molars. I broke her from her bottle at 10 1/2 months. Crazy I know, but it was so easy she loves her sippy cup. I am sure the paci will be a diff story she loves that thing. A few weeks ago she started standing on her own with out holding onto anything. She took four steps the other day.. I am very ready for her to walk before daddy has to leave. All the milestones just make me sad really.. I block a lot of things out because I see her growing so fast. And I look at Jaz and think in no time Juliana will be there. I just hope as a mom and I am sure we all do that I don't look past a single thing.
    Her birthday party was fun.. I wanted to keep it simple. But of course it never ends up that way. I have to say I was a little sad when I didn't get a single cake smash pic. Not because I wasn't waiting patiently behind the camera. Because she could of cared less! We were so happy our family and friends came to celebrate thia time with us. Still on my fireplace the two tissue ball and a banner that says I am one. I just cant seem to take them down. I don't want my baby to be one. She has grown up so fast.. and when people tell you it goes by fast that is a under statement. But I sure do love watching her develop her own personality completely different than Jazlyn. I think I have said this before she is gonna be our heart stealer. Cause I know one thing she has sure stole ours.
     

Taco Pizza

 Many of you saw this picture on face book and asked for the recipie. However I found it looking around on pintrest of course. This is so easy and so yummy!
 
You will need
-Pizza crust ( I got the pillsbury crust)
-I can refried beans
-Hamburger meat with taco mix
-lettuce
-tomato
-cheese
Add what ever else topping you would like.

1st I cooked the taco meat. I then got the crust ready and spread a layer of beans down. added the taco meat and the toppings. I cooked for the time it called for on the crust (I had to cook mine a little longer to make sure it was not gooey) I LOVED it. Defiantly something I could eat often.  
 Happy taco pizza eating!!!

Three

Jazi Claire turned three on April 15h. It really is hard to believe that three years went by that fast. She sure has made it a great three years thats for sure. The first present she got was a swing set that daddy spent a couple of days working on. She loves it. We then finished celebrating her birthday at chuck e cheese in fort smith with family and friends. She enjoyed chuck e cheese alot. After giving her a swing set we wanted to keep everything pretty small and simple. We did get some present to open there which at the time she cared nothing about :) Since her actually birthday was on Sunday we brought her bike that we got her to my parents. Jas put that together sat night so sunday morning she would wake up to it.  She walked up to it and said a bicycle! Got on it and said wheres my helmet? haha Only Jaz.  She had a great birthday party and lots of good presents.
    It only took her all of a couple of days to get the bike riding down. She is very proud of that. So was mommy and daddy. She really enjoys her sand box. She says all the time we are at the beach. Wishful thinking I guess. Even though she has not been to a beach yet.
            On a different note.. three seems it will be a tough age for Jazi.. as if a light switch went off and now she doesn't have to listen. I guess that is part of it right. So it may get a little trying around our house for a little while but I am sure the best has yet to come with her. She keeps us on our toes. It is just liked I blinked and now she is three. So happy birthday to my baby girl.. even though when I call her that she says I am not a baby I am Jazi Claire! She is a one of kind that is for sure, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Jazi carrying Josie around. I remember not long ago Josie being bigger than Jaz!

                               

Chuck E Cheese fun with Grammy and Grandpa

This is my absolute fav picture!

This pic show so much love between the two of them!

Jazi seeing her bike for the first time. She was so excited!    

Plastic eggs

  After a full week of easter I think it is safe to say I am sick of seeing plastic eggs. The sunday before last we had a easter get together at my parents it was kinda last minuite. Luckily the family got together since we weren't able to make it down for easter. We had fajatias that my parents made and of course it was good. Jazi got to color easter eggs and hunt them not just once but I think three times. She had a ton of fun and got her easter basket from the bunny at my parents house.
   The following week consisted of two more egg hunts between school and play group. So if you think that is alot of candy for a three year old. Most has been hidden away in a bag. This year was a fun year to watch her hunt for the eggs, I got some cute pictures of her hunting.
   Our easter weekend was fun.. Especially for Jas since he worked non stop. He re did the flower beds our front which has been an on going project for a year. It finally looks complete now. After that we picked out Jazi swing set for her birthday. He laid all the pieces out to get a head start the next day. The funny thing is she was more interested in the turtle sand box than the swing set. Sunday of course the easter bunny stopped by our house for the girls.. they were loaded up with goodies. Jas got right to work.. as Jazi told him "daddy you have more work to do". If you cant tell by now she is the boss! He only took a short break for lunch, which lead to us finding out to our tv was broke. So he spent the entire day on the swing set on sunday and was done by dinner time. Jazi was thrilled, today she called it her park. It just made me smile.
     In the mist of all this my poor Juliana has a double ear infection so she kept us up all night friday night.  Between the walk in clinic and kroger she and I spent the entire morning there. While jazi and daddy worked.
    Not to mention the cherry on top of Jas busy weekend was.. the new tv we bought as he is getting ready to hang it up on the mount on the wall discovers the screen is cracked! So I took the tv back and of course that was the last of the one we wanted so I had to pick another one without Jas I had no idea what I was doing. Finally the house is put back together front yard back and even the inside.
     Jas is playing milatry this week so me and the girls are doing the norm. We wont be far behind him though.. Our miss Jazi Claire birthday party is this weekend. My baby girl is going to be three. I wonder where does time go? I mean really I remember just finding out when I was pregnant with her. She is such a joy in our lives and has blessed us! I could go on all day about that girl. I am sure I will have tons of pics of her on her bday.
    I did however snap a ton of pics of easter and Jazi playing on her swing set that I will share!!

Hope everyone had a happy easter and hope I find NO more plastic eggs!!!

Simple life

        Tonight after cooking dinner for the first time in seriously almost a week we decided some ice cream sounded good. Since the girls and I spent all day in the house we were all happy to get for a little bit. Jazi was begging to wear her rain boots of course cause it had rained all day.. she had a pair of shorts and a tank top on. Real cute look on her.. but I am sure I would get some crazy looks if I thought I could wear that out. Of course she has a major love for ice cream but the main thing about our 30min out of the house was her getting to jump in water puddles. As she is doing this I am snapping a few pictures.. I am thinking to myself what a simple life. I wish I could see a water puddle sometimes and just go jump in it and splash water all over me with out any worries, not really.. but the joy that this brought to her made me smile. So maybe we should smile more about the simple things in life and look at our life's like a three year old looks at a water puddle with rain boots on!

Branson

   This past weekend we took a mini vacation to Branson as a family of four. It was a little interesting with a 10month old and a 3yr old. We probably couldn't of been in the car any longer than 3 hours.. thank goodness for dvd players in cars! We left on Friday after lunch, took us about 3 hours to get there. We were able to check in our room and had 30 min. to spare before the dixie stamped. Jazi of course was just thrilled to see as she calls them the yehaws! It was a very cute show of course the girls started to get a little restless towards the end. But all in all Friday was a good day. Jazi told us on the way back to the room "I had a good day" Just loved hearing her say this. 

           Saturday we had lunch and did some shopping which is of course is interesting with two little girls who don't know the true meaning of shopping quiet yet :) Since my birthday was a few days prior to this I was lucky to get to go to the Coach outlet, which by the way I was crazy for always paying full price for before. After a long day of dragging the girls around and the hubby, we went back to the room so they could nap. They all three took a little nap while mommy snook away for a little while. All four of us being in the same room was a little trying at times. So that is why it was a short vacation, not sure we could of all survived a week. That evening we went to the fish house which was a restaurant on the the river next to the bass pro shop. Jazi loved getting to see the fish, well she was pretty scared of the fish tank we sat next to at dinner. She has become quiet the chicken lately telling me she is scared of everything. But at the pass pro shop she liked the fish there and the bambi's. We walked the Branson landing which is super nice by the way.. cute little water show that Jazi and Juliana enjoyed. Oh I did forget to mention as we passed the go cart track on the way to eat she said I wanna go there. And on the way back it was closed so we told her we promised we would go tomorrow. I didn't think she would really ride to be honest. 

     Sunday morning we got up and packed and got ready to check out of the room. As we are doing this Jazi keeps saying "I like my room". I think she had a fun time staying in the room. So as we promised we headed to the go cart tracks first. We asked her if she wanted to ride and of course she said YES. So her and daddy rode the bumper boats first.. she thought she was going to get to swim. She did enjoy that. But not as much as the go carts. I thought Jas would have to go slow because she would be a little scared. Wrong.. she loved it. I could tell each time they passed me by the look on her face she was having a blast. That is when I knew it wouldn't matter where we went for vacation she will always have fun. We then took her to the disney store and few others that we had missed on sat. she picked a bambi out of all the princess stuff she hasn't put him down since. We headed back home after lunch and both the girls slept most of the way. 

      I feel very lucky to be able to treat our girls to this vacation. This is something we dont do often but something we need to make a habit out of.  Jason isn't far out from being deployed once again.. so I am glad we got to do a small get away before all the chaos begins. I am looking forward to a vacation for me and him when he gets back :) 

spending time with momma while Jazi got to  ride

Just look at that face!