Routines... Can you say OCD!

With Michael being gone this past week I have learned how much I love routines and the routines my family has. From the moment we wake up each morning we follow the exact same routine all the way until we fall asleep. Some might think this is boring but I tell you what.... WE LOVE IT! Although every day is the same, each day is completely differn't, yet I always know what to expect.

This week, and I assume for the next 2 weeks, I have been so off our routine that I am missing it terribly. I miss Mike more but the routine comes in at a close second ;)

Reasons Why I Love My Life!!

Everyday I completely recognize how fortunate I am for everything in my life. Sometimes it is the smallest thing that makes me thankful and sometimes it is the big picture. Here are just a few reasons why I truly LOVE my life!

My wonderful husband always knows exactly what I need and I never have to tell him. He plans ahead when necessary and makes sure I feel special every single day of our life together. Today I received flowers!

Ethan wants to be exactly like his Dad! Makes me so happy!

I get to work out with this crazy girl every morning. Emily Dibble makes me laugh daily. An incredible friend and I am so glad to have my Alabama BFF!

We went to the Bollweevil Festival last weekend and Ethan got to hold cute little bunnies, he wanted to do it all by himself. Love my life because my son loves animals and is so independent!

Date Night! Once a week we go out to dinner, usually wings, and never fails for there to be some fun story to follow. After wings we go get ice cream at Milky Moos. Love my life for date night & family time.

Ace bites one of our friends one time and there are now shirts "warning" people about our "vicious" dog. HAHA! Love our life because out friends are hillarious!

Who loves Fantasy Football... We do!

Mike & I are just finished week 6 of Fantasy Football and I never thought I could be so obsessed with a sport I don't understand at all. Right now I am 4 win 2 loses, 1 of those loses were to Mike. Mike right now is 3 and 3. Pretty sure I am just having beginners luck.

So you think Fantasy Football... how fun for a Sunday. No no no my dear this is a week long event. Tuesday through Saturday we prepare our team for the upcoming Sunday & Monday games. This involves picking up new players and trading with other owners, super official stuff ;). Sunday is football day, team representation and snacks!! Depending on how is playing Monday nights and how the Fantasy Football team is doing depends on if we watch the game. This has really become a lot of fun for Mike & I!

Cheer us on, there is money to be won at the end!

Fall Is My Favorite!

Today we went to the cutest farm called Aplin Farms about 20 minutes from our house. Ethan got to see cows, chickens, ducks, rabbits, cats, goats, pigs, donkeys, and sheep. We then got to walk through the pumpkin patch and Ethan got to choose his very own pumpkin. He chose one and then changed his mind and chose a different one. He was so stinking cute. On the way home Mike spotted a De Lorean and we had to turn around to get pics, haha. It was a great fall family outing!

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Maquet!

October 1st, 2009

Destin, FL

Friday night we went to Destin as a night away to celebrate our big day on Thursday. Pictures of the "wedding" will be coming soon. Here are a few pictures of Mike & Ethan at the beach. Ethan loved playing in the sand but not a big fan of the ocean. There was this perfect kiddy pool at our hotel and he just hammed it up in there. The weather was absolutely beautiful, not too hot and definately not cold. It was not crowded at all. We really had a great night away.

Bronco, welcome to the family!

Our new family member, THE Bronco, is a lot of fun. We have been out on a couple leasure rides and really enjoyed it. Today we went out on a trail and had some fun. Ethan & I got out so Mike could really go wild without me freaking out in the passengers seat, haha, I am such a wimp. We love seeing him enjoy his time working and driving THE Bronco. A welcome addition to our little family!

THE Bronco!

Mike got his dream car a couple weeks ago. This is his new hobby and he is so happy to have it. Ethan & I enjoy watching him work and our garage has become the local hang out. After a lot of long hours and hard work Mike got it up and running today, his Birthday of all days! There is still work to be done and pictures will follow!

Happy Birthday Michael Scott!

Labor Day we celebrated Mike's 28th Birthday with a BBQ and a game of horseshoes at our house. It was a lot of fun!

Happy Birthday Michael! Love you tons.

Story Time!

Every night we do story time with Ethan & Ace. We have such sweet boys ;)

Ethan, Can You Say...

Oh Mike!!

Mike Survived Dunker

The next step in Mike's course to being an amazing pilot was dunker... dum dum dum! Dunker is a training where the simulate a helicopter crash under water and you have to get out. They use a 3 strikles your out system and Mike made it through without a hitch! Another round of applause for the fabulous Michael Scott Maquet!

Our Dancin' Machine!

Mike passed his flight physical!

Last Thursday Mike had the most important and final physical of his career. This was the physical that would clear him to begin the next step in his training, which started today, and eventually begin flight school. After numerous scares on his eye exam HE PASSED!! We are so proud of him and know he is going to be one amazing helicopter pilot!

GO MIKE!