Amethyst

My parents celebrated their 33rd anniversary today. They have survived six moves (at least), five sets of braces, one garage bonfire, countless ship trips, dozens of hurricanes and deep freezes, and lots and lots of stitches. But because of them, we have enjoyed a very happy home. Just a few pictures:

1976

2009

Some excerpts from a book mom made for dad when they were "friends" at the BY


A darling wedding picturewho would have thought we'd become the Florida JacksonsRight after MTJ was born... so tenderOne of my all-time favorite pictures of Mama and Papa J
We love you, mom and dad.

long lost summer

Our Farmer's Market flowers! Yesterday was only the second time all summer I was able to go to the CFM. So I bought a beautiful wild-flower-y looking bouquet (I think I can only name one flower in the whole bunch).

Another wild thing? Totally this summer. We figured out the longest we've been home together all summer was three weeks. A couple countries and a few road trips later, we're glad to be back in our home together. We both start school this week. I'm a little thrilled to be a student again, and Jordan's got his alarm set for 5:30am tomorrow. Yep, he's secretly thrilled too. Atta-dentist.

Just a couple pictures before I head to bed. These are from Jason and Heather's wedding in Connecticut - they had a New England clam bake on the beach after the lovely ceremony.
I also had a great trip to California to visit Liss and Abe (pictures of which can be seen here and here. Oh yeah, and also here.) I had such a great time and can't wait to take Jordan back for the ROCKET BOAT!