Going on a trip...

We recently visited my brother and Sherri in Belleville, IL and also spent a little time in St. Louis. We went to a wedding, the Cardinal's Game and also the Zoo. We had a good time and a nice visit.

Jackie's New Job!!!

Many of you know that I left my job back in April and have been a stay at home mom for the last couple of months. It's been the best short-term job that I have ever had, I have loved every minute of it. However the time has come that I must return to my career (and a paycheck and benefits).

I recently accepted a new position with a local company to work with a school district as the Wellness & Health Benefits Coordinator. I will be working with all staff coordinating their new wellness program. I am so excited about the new opportunity. If I could have wrote a position for myself, I would have wrote this one. It is perfect for me.

Thank you to everyone who has kept us in their thoughts and prayers this last couple of months. It has meant everything.

Love,
Jackie

Summer Days

Simple summer days - Isabel enjoying a dip in the "spa" on the deck. She loved drinking out of the hose. Chad had to hold the steady stream for about 45 minutes. Happy Fathers Day to all you Dad's out there.

Aloha from Hawaii

We had Isabel's Party today...we had a traditional Luau from Hawaii complete with a roasted pig in the ground and hula dancers (NOT - lol). No really we did have a Luau except without the pig and I could not get anyone to dance (except Isabel). We had chicken and shrimp made by our resident Chef (Daddy). Isabel had a good party complete with presents, cake and a good meal. Well now it's time to really get summer started. Aloha everyone...

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!!!

Isabel and Daddy in the morning.
I've got my doggy.
Since her party is not till this weekend, we had to improvise with a Zinger.
Bubba and me having my birthday zinger.

We had a good day!!!

Cute Feet and Busy Day

During Isabel's nap one day last week I walked by her room and both her feet were sticking out of the crib. I could not resist such cute little feet and toes.
Today we visited the nursing home to see Grandma...they say babies and pets are great therapy for older folks...man they are right. Grandma's eyes lit up when Isabel would laugh or smile and when we sat her on Grandma's lap. Mom, Donna and Eddy have not seen Grandma that responsive in a long time. It was almost like she was having a conversation with Isabel. It was so sweet.
Grandma smiling at Isabel.
OK - the day before her birthday was a big one...Isabel is officially walking. Not just a few steps, but clear across the room. I got it both on video and camera. Can't wait for tomorrow - the big ONE!!!

Look at me standing!!!

I'm almost walking by myself...I bet I will be by my birthday which is one-week from today. I'm such a big girl!!!

Baby Isabel

Baby Isabel still takes a bath in the kitchen sink...it's a back saver. I always dry her hair before she gets out...so she always looks like a wild child before it is brushed. I'm sure the days in the sink are numbered so I'm enjoying them while I can.

Baby Isabel is getting so big...in just two weeks she will be a year old. I'm now at my one-year anniversary date with my blog. What a year it has been.

See me swing!!!

Daddy bought me a new swing...I love it.
Bubba and I can now swing together!!!

Florida Vacation

We decided to take a trip to Florida and we had a wonderful time. This picture was of Chad, Jordan and Isabel at the hotel pool on day one.
You can't go to Disney without a picture of Mickey (this was actually taken at Epcot Center - day two)
Jordan and Isabel outside the Nemo ride at Epcot.
Since Jordan got out of school for a week, we needed to do something educational so we visited Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, FL on day three. See my space heroes.
One day four we decided to go over to Clearwater Beach for a "real" beach day. Isabel was not to sure of the sand, and would not venture off the blanket until the very end of the day. Jordan had a great time playing in the water with Chad. We finished our trip with a visit to Seaworld on day five to see Shamu and friends. Then the next day (Mother's day) we parted ways and the kids and I waited to fly home and Chad started out the trip home in the car. He had to basically escape the Florida wildfires and closed highways. If it's not a hurricane running us out of Florida, it's a wild fire keeping us there. We all made it home on Monday afternoon safe and sound. I'll send more pictures soon. Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's day!!! I know I did.

Happy Easter

See what the Easter bunny brought me...
Pretty Baby Girl!!!
See my bunny ears and bunny basket...We are now ready to go to Grandma and Grandpa's for lunch.

Isabel is 10-months Old!!!

Isabel is 10-months old...I can't believe how big she is and how times goes so fast.
Isabel and Bubba getting ready to go to church for Easter Service. We decided to go on Saturday night to avoid the rush and the crowds. It was a nice service.

Let's play just a little more before we get in the car. She my pretty dress that Nanay got...one good thing about going to church on Saturday is that we get to wear two Easter Dresses.

Happy Easter to everyone...

Remembering Grandma Bond

Grandma Bond lost her battle with Cancer on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. This picture was taken on March 19th when Connie, Jordan, Isabel and I all went out to see her. She was dressed in her jean shorts, and t-shirt. It reminded me of all the times she would sit by the sliding glass door at the lake and swat flies with the fly swatter. She looked great, however not to long after she passed from us. She will truly be missed her by her family and friends.

Could not help myself...

I had to see if "the dress" still fit her. It was a tight squeeze but we got it on. I got a few good pictures of her till she go sick of sitting there and started to cry.

Isabel is crawling!!!

I thought the day would never come, but it is official...she is now a crawler. Here is a picture of her in her "tent" she can actually craw inside (she has a little problem getting back out), but she likes to play inside. Isabel is getting so big...in less than three months it will be her birthday.

Happy Baby - NOT!!! - Sick baby update

Not all days are a piece of cake around the Bond house. Isabel was not happy about something, but for the life of me I can't remember what that was.

Isabel just got a clean bill of health today from Dr. V. She was sick the week of President's Day with a fever that lasted about 5 days. The doctor stated on Monday that she probably just had a virus or was teething (since I noticed two more teeth at the doctors office) and it would run its course. She seemed to get better that week but by Friday she was crying all day and seemed to be in pain about something. At about 5:30 that evening Chad called me at work and said I'd better get home because Isabel had green stuff coming out of her ear. We immediately called the doctor and went to Children's Mercy Urgent Care. Poor baby had a ruptured ear drum and an infection in the other ear. Needless to say we spent all of that Friday evening at the hospital and then eating dinner and getting prescriptions filled at 11:30 pm (it's really funny to watch who goes into the 24 hours CVS on a Friday night).

All is better now...Happy Birthday to Isabel today, she is nine months old.

Jordan at World of Wheels

Jordan and Chad went to the "World of Wheels" last Sunday. This was an event that my Dad always took Robbie and I too when we were little. Chad said that his family always went as well. I have pictures of Robbie and I with the General Lee and Chad even got to meet Boss Hogg when he went one year. Even though there was no General Lee or Boss Hogg at the car show this year, Jordan had a good time out with his dad that day. However they probably should have checked before they left on where exactly the car show was...they went to Bartle only to find out that the car show was a Kemper. Oh well, they had a good time anyway. I wish I could have said the same, I was home with Isabel and a 102 degree fever.

Happy Valentines Day

Isabel had a good Valentines Day, she got dressed up in her heart top and ruffle pants. She is getting so big.

Crazy Hair, Crazy Brother and New Teeth!!!

Ok, pictures are really slim now that the holidays are over...I took these pictures last weekend. Isabel now has four teeth...if you click on the one picture above you can actually see them. She's also got some wild hair going on in the middle picture. Her hair is getting longer and Chad says I need to figure out a different hair do, he does not like the mohawk. Oh well for now we are keeping it the same. Isabel will be eight months old tomorrow...I can't believe it. Jordan is well but ready for some warm weather...he's got a little cabin fever. Take care everyone...LY Jackie

Another Party

We had another party for the Chiefs game on January 6th (Chiefs lost to the Colts), but it was a fun party. Gwen, Joe, Sarah, Jason, Becky, and Isabella all came over and we had a good time even though the Chiefs lost.

Baby New Year!!!

Party Girl Isabel...We went to Sean and Dee's house next door for a New Year's Eve Party. Isabel did well and actually stayed up (after a cat nap) till midnight with all the big kids. Jordan had a good time as well playing with Caleb and shooting off fireworks. Happy New Year to all...

Christmas Time

Just wanted to share some pictures of my kids during the holidays. We had a wonderful Christmas this year. We are so blessed. Take care...