He made it to Chile

Jared left last week for Chile and after a couple of short flights and one very long one, he made it. The kids get to see and talk to him every day on the computer, and they always come running to tell me whenever the computer is ringing. Jared says he is doing well and is just trying to adjust to the language again. He's only gotten lost a couple times and he says that the roads aren't too crazy, just a few weird road rules he'll have to get use to. We miss him already, but only 10 weeks to go.

I'm not sure how he got all this and more to Chile, but he managed to pack it all in.

Mason's 3rd Birthday

Even though Mason didn't technically turn 3 till yesterday, we wanted to celebrate it before Jared left. So, the night before Jared left, we went back to the fun center where Mia had her party. It was even more fun without all the craziness of all the friends. It was fun to spend some time as a family before Jared left. Then we went home to open presents and have cake and ice cream. Thanks again to everyone for the gifts and birthday wishes.

Mia's actual birthday

Since Mia's birthday party was not on her actual birthday, we celebrated twice. Here is her blowing out candles and trying out her new roller blades. Thanks everyone for all the birthday wishes and gifts. She was spoiled!

Mia's 6th Birthday Party

This year for Mia's birthday, we went to a fun center with some of her friends. She had a blast and all the kids were sweaty and tired by the time they were done. They had a bunch of blow up jumping toys and slides and obstacle courses. Plus climbing toys and a rock wall. I think Jared had as much fun as the kids.