Jamie – Page 11 – the perreault family

Canada, finally…

Published on September 28, 2011 by kristenperreault1 Comment

I usually stray away from spliting up posts into multiple days, it’s not my style or preference; however, we have quite a few photos from our trip to Canada so bear with me for the next few days while I update you on our travels…

At the beginning of this month Jamie, Jay and I made the 8+ hour trek to visit my family in Canada and to celebrate my Grandma’s 85th birthday. I can’t lie and say that the long flight, early departure time and 19 month old didn’t make me completely and utterly nervous- it did, BUT I think I handled it as best as I could (or as best as Jamie could have hoped for). I prepared like crazy, brought a ton of entertainment for Jay- new toys, new books, pipe cleaners, bags of blocks, bags of cars, new and special snacks, an iPad stocked with childrens’ movies, and we left with a hope and lots of prayers. He did surprisingly well for his age; this is not to say that we didn’t get a few dirty looks from fellow travelers and have a few difficulties but we made it and really enjoyed our trip.

Most of the trip was spent hanging out with my extended family, we didn’t plan any elaborate trips to the mountains or want to see anything in particular while we were there and that is exactly what happened. It was perfect and just what we hoped for.

I don’t have any photos from when we were actually on the plane that weren’t taken on my phone (I had no desire to haul our mega camera down from the overhead bin to capture any of it). So enjoy the phone photos and then a few from our first couple days hanging out at my Grandma’s house.

Our first flight left so early that we just grabbed Jay out of the crib, changed his diaper and took him to the airport in his jammies. He was wide awake from the moment that we got him up until his short nap on the plane. He loved looking at the airplanes and even more so the trucks from the terminal.

iPhone photo from the first two flights- watching a movie on the iPad.

Jay loved playing with an old Barn that my Grandma had, he used it like a parking garage for all of his cars. He also loved the wind-up toys that she had. Especially the zebra that he called a Z-B :)

While my Auntie Deb was grilling we played outside on the back porch (where I had spent tons of time during the summer as a kid) with some bubbles. It was so much fun to see Jay run and play in the yard.

Jamie and Jay in my Grandma's backyard — a new favorite of my two guys

running — part of the garden that my Aunt and Grandma have... I can't count the number of things I have eaten out of there over the years

the return plane trip via iPhone…

crashed — crashing after watching part of the Cars movie

poor Jamie sat like this for the hour plus that Jay slept- both of us worried that if he moved an inch Jay would wake up...

cars painters tape roads — fun with cars and painter's tape roads

crashed again... — Jay fell asleep on the very last flight as we were landing. He stayed that way while everyone deplaned, as Jamie moved him to be able to pick up a bag and all of the way through the airport until we got to baggage claim. We can only think of one other time he has crashed this hard- I guess the trip really wore him out!

one last photo of Jay sleeping on Jamie in the airport- taken with the big camera

our lately…

Published on September 27, 2011 by kristenperreault1 Comment

To say that we have been busy lately would be an understatement and I know that it’s only going to get worse. We haven’t necessarily been running around like crazy going here or going there but the list of to do’s and responsibilities that have added up lately and the amount of time that we have to complete them in just doesn’t match up…

My coping method you ask?? Ignoring the list and relishing in a little bit of this from time to time…

Afternoon snuggles and stories with Daddy…

A little boy that can ask for certain books by name- Go Dog Go is one of the favorites right now :)

Random duplo pieces everywhere you look. Yes, they hurt like heck if you step on them but the joy that comes from playing with them makes up for it. Besides, he calls them his “poopy cars” (ie people cars) and if that doesn’t at least make you smile I don’t know what will…

The opportunity to spend some time as a family, just the three of us and take random self portraits that aren’t great are cherished all the same. I told him to squish in for this next photo and he poked his head in between ours and just kept saying “squish, squish!” over and over again…

Animals that are still wearing blue sweaters but that are healing, puppies that only wish they were small enough to join us on the bed and little boys (and Daddies) that love them both…

It’s been a long last few weeks with Daddies away at conferences, sick kitties to take care of and now sick little boys to mend as well; but with a few naps, a few early bedtimes, and a whole bunch of to-do’s ignored we are managing… Heck we’re thriving and making memories in the meantime :)

Jay is 20 months old today and time is flying by… Honestly what I am truly grateful for lately is that we have taken the time to slow down, to enjoy each other’s company and to live more in the moment. Yes, the floors are dirty and there is fur pretty much everywhere you look around the house (editor’s note: The fur’s omnipresence is a matter of opinion), the laundry isn’t near being done and regardless of what room you are in you can find something that hasn’t been put away- dishes, a toy, a car, a suitcase from the trip. No, this isn’t the type of house that I was raised in but it’s the house that I have come to love because while I used to wait around for everything to be perfect I realized that I have everything I need and then some, and what could be more perfect than that?

Happy Tuesday to all of you, may it be so perfectly unperfect…

show me your muscles!!

Published on September 23, 2011 by kristenperreault1 Comment

my boys are great- just saying…

one full hand equals one full heart…

Published on July 21, 2011 by kristenperreault2 Comments

Five years ago today, I married the love of my life. I will never forget that day.

I will never forget the way he looked at me as I was walking down the aisle to him…

I will never forget the way my heart leapt with JOY as we walked down the aisle as husband and wife…

I will never forget how our entire families were together, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents- surrounding us with love and well wishes.

I will never forget the way we danced the night away with family and friends…

Life has changed so much in these last five years. Since then, we have added a sweet baby boy to our family and will be adding one more soon…

We have leaned hard upon each other, have reinforced our strong foundation and have found new ways to love each other…

We have realized what is most important and have invested in it like crazy!

There was so much joy, so many blessings and so much LOVE on that day that I cannot and will not forget.

So here’s to that day, the five in between and the many, many more to come…

Happy Anniversary Jamie, I love you!

brothers…

Published on July 20, 2011 by kristenperreault2 Comments

Come November I will be out numbered 3 to 1; I will be surrounded by boys and loving every minute of it!! Last Wednesday, Jamie and I ventured into the OB’s office curious to see what November would bring. We left knowing that our house would be filled with more blue, more cars and a new baby brother!! Yes indeedy- we are having another BOY!!

We shared the news with our families on Thursday with a pink or blue party- having everyone come either dressed in pink or blue depending on their predictions. The girl group far out numbered the boy group but regardless of their predictions no one left disappointed- a happy (he bounced all over my tummy during the ultrasound and continues to do so) and healthy little boy will be added to the family. How blessed are we?

the pink group- Grandpa and Uncle Mark both have pink tags on their shirts ;)

the blue group- and yes both Jamie and I really thought that it was going to be a boy, Jay was blue by default (the kid doesn't own any pink)

my adorable sisters-in-law — My adorable sisters-in-law (and future brother-in-law) were so cute and sent their photos in ahead of time so they could be included too! You can see people holding their "puppets" in the above group photos :)

it's a boy!! — It's a boy dessert to follow the pizza- homemade ice cream sandwiches with Blue Sprinkles

And because I think this little one is already pretty adorable- here HE is (sorry for the poor quality iPhone photo)!!

one year ago yesterday…

Published on July 19, 2011 by kristenperreault1 Comment

We stood in Saint Margaret Mary Church in Winter Park surrounded by family and a few dear friends watching as our little Jay Bird was baptized. It was a wonderful day (I can still smell the oil that they used on Jay if I stop to think about it) and I am so thankful that we had so many people there to share it with…

These are a few of the photos from the day that I never got around to actually sharing. My favorites are still by far the few that I snapped as we were getting Jay dressed and the few that Jamie and I got after everyone had left after the open house…

angel baby — probably my favorite from the day- he looks like such a little angel in this one to me, I also love proud Daddy's face looking on

one withe the God parents and parents — one with his God parents (Nan Knight and Chuck Perreault) and us

the whole group — everyone who celebrated with us- yes that is all family aside from Nan

the baptismal gown — The baptismal gown by itself since we didn't get a really good shot inside the church of the whole gown. This gown was worn by Jamie's grandmother (Memere) and almost every Perreault child and grandchild. It was so very special to us that Jay got to wear it too.

We are so blessed…

more sand and surf

Published on July 12, 2011 by kristenperreault2 Comments

Here are a few photos from our fourth of July weekend Beach trip. Jamie, Jay and I visited my Mom while she was staying in Jensen beach for the week. Jay loved the playing in the sand just as much as our last trip and he got a big kick out of the larger waves and the bubbles that they produced. It was a very nice trip and every bit as relaxing as the time before- thanks Mom for having us.

Jay wanting to touch the creature (a sand flea- gross sounding I know but they don't bite)

building boys — my boys building in the sand

family shot- the sun must have been in Jay's eyes

monkey see monkey do — monkey see, monkey do

waves! — getting really excited about the waves

more waves! — the waves and bubbles were Jay's favorite part of the ocean this trip

Mom bitting the dust — my Mom (Grandma) biting the dust on the boogie board- you can't see her but you can see the board flying up in the air

waving to the turtle Jamie made — waving to the turtle Daddy made- he would wave and say "hi, tutle" over and over again to it

flashback

Published on July 11, 2011 by kristenperreaultLeave a comment

While uploading some photos from our water camera I stumbled across a few from one of Jay’s first times in the pool. I barely recognize him and can’t believe how much as changed in a year…

last day, last group of photos

Published on July 2, 2011 by kristenperreault1 Comment

Shortly after dinner on our last night on the island Jay decided to march straight down to the beach. We weren’t sure what exactly he wanted to do down there but both Jamie and I followed (thankfully I grabbed our camera and Jamie was still in his bathing suit). Jay decided to make an evening out of running up and down the beach, splashing in the waves until they were almost over his head (the reason I was thankful for Jamie still being in his bathing suit), digging holes and playing in the sand. We let him stay up way later than we normally would have and I am so glad that we did. We all had so much fun and I since I had the camera I got to capture some of my favorite memories from the trip.

Keep in mind that it was an impromptu beach trip, hence the huge sagging diaper that is in most of the photos. When we knew we were staying for awhile Jamie ran up to the hotel and grabbed a swim diaper so Jay wouldn’t have to drag around an extra 5lbs for the rest of the night.

I will apologize right now for the excessive amount of photos that I am about to post. I told you that they are some of my favorites and I had a really hard time choosing just a few to post…

having so much fun running on the beach — more running

paddle boarding puppy — some paddle boarders and their puppy

Can you see the family resemblance? It's crazy to me sometimes how much they are alike!

not super happy about getting knocked over by a wave

decorating Daddy- can you tell how much Daddy loves this?

splashin’ in the waves

Published on June 30, 2011 by kristenperreault2 Comments

When we were at the beach we spent a good portion of the time splashing in the relaxing waves, floating on Maggie’s endless supply of floats or playing Frisbee. All of which I caught on camera- again, yahoo for the water camera!!

Nicole relaxing — love this one of Nicole!

dolphin sighting — this may not look like that great of a photo BUT there is a dolphin fin in the top left corner (yes, it is really small and hard to see but it's there)!!! That's what everyone was looking at...

Jay loved the Frisbee games. He watched the first couple of games and then later on in the week he joined in with a little help from Jamie. I wish you all could have seen his face and heard the squeals; he was having a grand time playing with everyone!

Jay would get so sleepy after being out in the ocean for a while; with the rolling waves can you really blame him? His eyes would start to get heavy and then he would rest his head on the shoulder of whomever was holding him. One morning, mid-Frisbee game, he couldn’t resist actually falling asleep and crashed on Jamie for about 40 minutes.

A few photos from after his nap; he woke up rather refreshed…

Last but not least photos by Jay… the water camera is the only one that we really let Jay “play” with- it’s a whole lot more indestructible and far less expensive. That being said here are a few of his masterpieces- I think we might have a budding photographer on our hands!