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Early this summer I killed a snake with the lawn mower and I will never be the same. I didn't see it alive but I will always remember where I was, what it felt like and what I saw.

Thank you Mr. Wright for taking care of it.

Oohs & Ahhs

Dear blog...it's been 4 months since my last entry.

I have attempted, edited, deleted and rewritten many entries. But with each entry I wondered, "who would want to read this?" The "oohs & ahhs" in my life never seem to reflect in my writing the justice they deserve.

While secrectly wanting to be a better writer I scan other's blogs. They often make me laugh and cry. I am not only impressed with the content but the frequency. There are many dedicated bloggers. And not the kind that would resemble my teenage journal (you know what I mean - only talking about the day and the most recent boy crisis), but great writing and pictures.

I love the dedication of many of my fellow bloggers and yet I know I am not alone, for there are plenty sites I frequently check and like mine show nothing new.

So, the next few entries are me playing catch up on 2009.

Fall back plans are more creative.

Instead of our new bigger deck...our ever changing budget took us to plan B - "just paint it". But before we could even start to paint we needed to repair, support, secure and sand. Okay to be fair - Mr. Wright needed to repair, support and secure & "we" needed to sand. I don't even know how to tell you how bad it was - but it was bad...no...really bad. But I am so proud of our fall back plan & I am so impressed with Mr. Wright and his creativity. He was able to repair, strengthen and secure that darn rickety deck with very little money and lots of sweat. Thank you babe!

I LOVE IT!

New Additions

Welcome to the family Spencer Joseph Jackson King.



and welcome Gavin Michael Wheeler.




We love you!!!

Here today - Gone tomorrow!

"There's a party going on right here - a celebration to last through out the year."

Yesterday we had reason to celebrate. Mr Wright has been out of work for 6 months and I was laid off in March...so when I got a job offer yesterday we jumped up and down and all around. I was expecting the written offer the next day but instead I got the news that the president and owner ordered a hiring freeze after reviewing April financials and May forecast. It was sad for a few hours around the house today.

But honestly, we are so blessed. And although the stress of unemployment is so real, we have felt such love and support from people around us.

So the job search continues!

Mr Wright kills all the bugs!!!!

Take advantage of this great rate and sleep easy knowing you won't be bugged anymore!