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Visit From Gma and Gpa!

We enjoyed a very nice visit from Ryan's parents this weekend! It was nice to get to spend some time with them. Jack especially had a good time! He soaked up all that attention from Grandma and Grandpa! Maury and Ryan got lots of odds and ends taken care of around the house while Diane and I (and Jack) did some antique shopping. Antique shopping you might ask? As weird as it sounds, I have discovered a fascination with antiques and finding ways to decorate with them around my house! Old 'Ball' jars that used to be used for canning make very cute candy holders on your counter top, or putting some sand in one with a candle is also very cute! Plus, there is some really cool antique jewelry! Anyway, what I'm getting at is, next time you drive past an antique store, don't hesitate to stop in! You never know what you may find!

Ryan and Maury crossing things off of Ryan's "honey-do" list!





Cuddle time with Grandpa!


Jack and Grandma Diane doing some reading.

Mmmm snack time! Thanks for feeding me, Grandma! This is Jack's new shirt all the way from Ft. Campbell!
In other news:
-Jack has a molar! Exciting!
-I survived another round of parent teacher conferences (barely)
-We are excited to take Jack trick-or-treating for the first time on Sunday!
-Spencer made it safely to Afghanistan! (don't forget to check out his blog)
-Looking forward to a trip to Iowa next month for Thanksgiving and oh my goodness, I can't believe I'm saying this...Jack's first birthday!!
Check back for lots of exciting blogs coming up! Have a great week!


Comments

Morgan said…
I am so excited that you like antique shopping. Brent and I have been enjoying it around here. There is this town about 15 minutes from here Called Walnut, its also known as Antique City. Antique shops just line the mainstreet of this town. Its fun! You'll have to come back so we can go there! Miss you guys!
October 27, 2010 at 3:28 PM
javelinJR said…
look for license plates when you go antique shopping. Only personalized ones or cool lookin ones. Morgan...and ashley.
November 1, 2010 at 9:16 AM
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