Fun night out

Justin and I dont get out without the kids that much. We steal a lunch here or there but to plan a whole night out is not the usual. It was really fun to go to my pal Chris' birthday party last weekend. we got a babysitter and stayed out until midnight. So glad we got to celebrate with her and get some much needed adult time. The kids survived the baby sitter so I think we can do that again soon.

Next adult night out is already planned.... Thursday night- Chris is babysitting so we can go to the home opener for the University of Utah Utes!!!

Pictures.

Looking through my parents photos and downloaded some of my favorites!

Family Movie Night

Watching Tangled as a family. Caleb dances when every song plays. I am afraid Caleb is close to bed time and wont get to finish with us but it was fun while it lasted.

The Jackson Family went to Washington

The Jackson family heading out for the Washington coast.  A 14 hour drive with a 1 year old and 6 year old. 

Justin in the drivers seat, a seat he filled for the entire trip.

We made it around 5 pm.  We were able to watch a wonderful sunset from the patio of our timeshare.

The next day we played on the beach and swam in the pool.  It was around 65 degrees the entire trip.  Perfect weather to play on the beach in a sweatshirt and get your feet wet. 

Brett was covered in sand the entire trip.  Check out the feet. 

On Monday we went horseback riding in Long Beach Washington. 

Justin and Caleb road a gigantic horse named Mandingo.  Check out how big he is. 

Brett was old enough to ride his own horse.  That was exciting for him and scary for mom.

Long Beach had a great mcdonalds!  We ate there 3 times on our trip

We had one night which the fog rolled in.  It was very creepy. 

Justin and Brett went treasure hunting.  Unfortunately all they found was a quarter (which was planted) and a broken light bulb.

on Tuesday we made a road trip to Tillamook to go to the cheese factor.  Big brother pushed Caleb on the tour.

Caleb wanted to see so bad.

mmmmmm tillamook cheese.

We spent more time at the beach.  Mommy and Brett tried to build a sand castle but Caleb was not helping.  He liked to destruct the castle as soon as we started.

Brett got a big 50 inch kite to fly the last time we went to the beach.  He almost flew away the kite was so big. 

More beach time

Caleb the sand castle destruction sand baby.

Brett flying his kite

Caleb flying the kite

Brett and mom went to a kite museum and built our own kite a few days before.  The darn thing would not fly very well.  Daddy was able to engineer it with a stick to make it fly a little bit but it never really took off.  Brett did have fun chasing it on the beach.

   
Caleb made it!  still smiling on the 2nd 14 hour drive of the week.

The best part of the trip (according to brett) was that he learned how to swim. We swam EVERY single day!  By Tuesday Brett could swim all the way across the pool by himself!!!   It made the whole entire trip worthwhile.

Caleb the Cutie

Brett's big purchase/fence pictures

Brett was able to save up some money this month and make his first large purchase. He has been begging for a large skateboard.  we were saving up 25.00. Yia Yia and Nana were both generous to his wallet.  He did chores like watching Caleb, washing dishes, etc.  When he had 20.00 saved Justin saw an ad in the paper for one for 20.00. We went right away to get it. When we got there they had this one which had a scratch on it for 6.84.  Anyway he got his skate board (which he is afraid to ride) and a slip n slide.

Justin has been working his butt off on the fence.  It is so close to being done!  Everything except the last gate will be done today and we are hoping Friday for the gate. Its awesome being married to such a great guy who works so hard (on his summer vacation).  He is leaving Saturday for a well deserved vacation.  He and some friends are riding their Harley's to red lodge Montana.  I have owed Justin a trip to Montana ever since I got my trip to Alaska......  Glad he is going and I hope its a safe fun trip.

Caleb playing in his little sand box. 

New little play cottage.... we needed a few toys for the back yard didnt we? It took 3 Toys R Us employees to get this to fit in my car.  The sad part was that I had to tell them how to do it.....  With me being in charge for a task like this you know we took the hard way. 

Cody is probably the only one in the family who doesn't want a fence.  He loves watching the outside world. 

Rosco the new puppy doesn't really know whats going on. he is just cute as can be. He and Cody are great pals.  Rosco always sleeps right on top of Cody.  Rosco is also very good with the kids.  His biggest challenge is that he wants food all the time. He has been working very hard to figure out how to take the lid off the rubbermade.  My guess is that he will figure that out VERY soon.

This is what happens when dad tries to take a break.... he gets tackled.