I promise, I promise, I am working on a post about my trip to Israel. It has been a full week full of work since I have been back. I hope to have it up by the weekend.
For now -
Yes it is that time of year again! The first of 2 weeks of rehearsals began today. It is going to be an amazing program this year. I am here to plug it. If you are in or around Jacksonville, you must come and see this play. If you are not near Jacksonville, then on Sunday April 17th log on to http://www.fbcjax.tv/ and watch it. We will be streaming it live and even though you can't be there to see it in person, you can at least watch it.
Here is the important information:
Performance times are Friday April 15th at 7pm, Saturday April 16th at 2pm, and Sunday April 17th at 6pm.
Well 2 Thursday nights ago we took a quick trip down to Orlando. We decided at the last minute to pick a day that Jon was off to take Jack to Disney. We really needed a weekend away and were looking forward to going. We told Jack that we were going on vacation and didn't tell him where we were exactly going until Thursday night when we got there. Friday morning, Jack got up especially early. He was very excited about going. Around 7:25 am we headed out to the Magic Kingdom. What an exciting day we had! Jack was excited to see all of the characters and even ride some of the rides. Here are some pictures from that day:
Ok. So I just realized that this is my 100th entry on my blog. I guess it should be some profound post about the things that have been going on in our lives or some annoucement of some sort but I'm not. This post is going to be complete randomness.
First - I have apparently become a History tutor. If any of you are going to school and need help in any of your classes just let me know.
Second - We are taking a quickly planned family vacation next weekend to Orlando and Disney. Jack thinks that we are going once he is potty trained but we have decided to go early. He doesn't know and we won't tell him until we get up to leave for the park. Also on the agenda is a trip to IKEA!!!!!
Third - We are preparing for our first season of Tball in the fall. We have a glove, a tee and a soft bat. Practice will begin after we return from Orlando. He is excited.
Fourth - Jack got some hockey sticks. Apparently he wants to play hockey too.
See complete randomness.
So this 3 1/2 year old little boy that lives in my house is absolutely hysterical. Here are some of the things that he has said today:
We pull up to the ATM and he yells out "money, please." Well at least he used his manners.
While driving home from church today, he and my mom are playing in the back seat and he gets the hiccups. He then takes a drink of coke and proceeds to burp. His hiccups go away and he gets really mad. My mom asks him what is wrong and he says "I WANT MY HICCUPS BACK!"
We got home from church and I told him that he had to take a nap. He told me that he couldn't take a nap because it was morning time. I told him that it was afternoon and he said "uh-uh mommy. The moon is down so it is morning time."
I am beyond blessed to have such a happy, funny little boy.
2011 is going to be a great year! Jon is away right now for 2 weeks for AT with his unit. This week is going to be a busy one for me at work. Jack has a pre-op appointment on Friday afternoon for his surgery next week. Also on Friday is PJs, Pigs and Pancakes at his school. It is going to be so cute. Friday night Jack and I are heading to Gainesville to watch the Gators battle Nebraska in their first gymnastics meet for the season. We are so excited.
For now -
2010 was a busy but amazing year for the Kees Family.
January - this month started with just 4 months left on a year long deployment. Jack was getting excited about his dad finally coming home. I think that he was more excited about going to Disney World. A new book shelf and toy clean out. January went by so fast.
February - Pastors' Conference 2010 - I didn't have to work much this year. I spent lots of time with Jack and Jess and Will. There were trips to Savannah and Gainesville. 15 years since my uncle donated one of his kidneys to my dad. The Vancouver Winter Olympics and Jack being in love with all of the winter sports. Flowers from Iraq for Valentine's Day. A new TV. And a fabulous cupcake from Luli's.
March - A VERY busy month. To start the month off, someone abducted a little boy from a family down the street in my neighborhood. You can read my thoughts here. 2010 Passion Play - one of the best so far. I got to hold a little lamb! A trip to the zoo. New Chucks for Jack and a trip to MOSH.
April - 1 month!!! Jack's countdown chain. Easter - Christ the Risen Savior! Will's 2nd birthday! School pictures. Getting everything ready for Jon to come home and his welcome home party and my grandmother's surprise birthday party!
May - my 27th birthday, Mother's Day and our 5th anniversary. A surprise trip to Ft. Stewart to see Jon when he got off of the plane from Iraq. Eating our first meal (McDonald's). HE FINALLY CAME HOME!!!! Waiting patiently for him to be released - Jack telling the governor to "hurry up." A hug I will remember for the rest of my life. Going home as a whole family. A welcome home from our church family for a hero. A SURPRISE birthday party for my grandmother and Jon's welcome home party.
June - Family vacation to Disney: some one on one time with Mickey for a VERY excited little boy. Learning to ride his bike (with training wheels). Back to church as a whole family. A refurbished table for our munchkin.
July - Jack's THIRD birthday! Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks with great friends. Amazing family pictures by a sweet friend.
August - time at the lake with family. Jack starting FBC Junior Academy and LOVING it! Playing soccer!
September - More soccer. Spending lots of quality time with dad! Lots of quality time as a family! New IKEA catalog! Jon going back to school.
October - Air show - Blue Angels. JSO visit to Jack's school. Grandparent's day at school. Pumpkin patch with Will. Jess's baby shower for Reagan! Katie and Aaron's wedding!
November - Jacksonville Fair. Thanksgiving luncheon at school. 10 years since my dad passed away. Trip to Savannah - eating at the Lady and Sons! Thanksgiving with family.
December - Christmas parties. A sick little boy. A sick mommy. Reagan Hailey Braig born on December 10. Candlelight Christmas Eve service. Christmas! Lots of toys, food and fun!
Here is a look at our Christmas:
This Christmas, we are so thankful for the Savior's birth and that our soldier is here with us to celebrate this holiday with us this year. So Merry Christmas from the Kees Family!
Here is my rant for the year- I am sure that you have all heard about this Omnibus bill that Congress has been trying to pass in 3 days. If they do not pass it the entire federal government will shut down. Why am I writing about this? I am writing about this because Jon is a Federal Technician for the Florida Army National Guard. They were told today at work that if it wasn't passed by the end of Sunday that they were not to come to work. From next week until they pass the bill, Jon and all of the Federal workers will be out of work, not getting paid because some genius in Congress felt the need to wait until the last possible minute to bring this almost 2000 page bill to the floor of the House and Senate and expect it to pass in 3 days! Jon and his coworkers were told that they would be back paid for the time that is missed but it all depends on when those wonderful people that we elected decide to pass this unnecessary bill. What makes it even worse is that it is happening the week of Christmas! If this does happen, it is going to put us (not only us but many people) in a HUGE financial situation. The only thing that I know for sure during all of this is that the Lord provides not only in the good times but also in the bad. That is all for now.
