The Jessups

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Big News

Guess what? We're expecting a new edition to the Jessup family- our little one is due on February 25, 2012!

Friday, July 25, 2008

In it's third season, the hyderanga has bloomed. This was the plant my Nena Lulu gave me from Papa's passing in March of 2006. I planted it out back and although it got bigger last year it did not bloom, but this year it is even bigger and has one big bloom and it is beautiful. Each time I see it (blooming or not), I think of my dear Papa Gilbert.

Here is it's progression....

Papa G...

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Raleigh- 4th of July

Frist, sorry for the hiatus for those faithful checkers--pls see our first post on "setting expectations"--haha : ) Obviously, I have a bit of time to catch up on.....

Starting w the most recent, here are some pics from our time in Raleigh for the 4th. We headed down Thursday night after work and met up with Jordan, Kerry and Jason and had dinner at Jibarra- modern Mexican cuisine- highly recommend this place- a great experience in both food and atmosphere. Saturday I spent some time w Casey. Checked out her boutique- Gigi's- what a great shop! I can't wait to wear my 2 dresses and 2 tops I picked up. We had a great time catching up. Wish I got to see you more, Case!

Saturday night, Jordan, Kerry, Jason, Ryan, and I went to a Carolina Mudcats game.

Jordan and Kerry have adopted the team as their own, and here they are showing their support in their Mudcats hats.

Jordan was kind enough to go get ice cream for us. About this same time, we were kicked out of our really good seats right at the top of the stadium directly behind homeplate. We were originally sitting out beside right field, but noticed some available seats and we then moved around about 3 times as people came to their seats. It was worth it.

There was a great fireworks show after the game.

Boys being boys.

Friday, April 18, 2008

Jordan and Kerry Engaged!

Ah, the newly engaged Gordon and Karen.

He wasn't kissing her, folks. He was just checking to see if she had washed her hair.

And the verdict is in. She did wash her hair!

And yes, they are still getting married.

Congratulations guys! Just don't develop it into a reality show and you'll be fine.

More Birthdays Calls for More Cakes

A cake for everyone! The Butterfly's were orginally for Brandon, but he said, "I've moved on from that. I'm now in love with rainbows and Transformers." So we gave it to Ashtyn. My cake was the best of course, the chocolate one. Brandon seemed content with his, Tranformers. Next year, we'll be getting him a Hot Wheels cake!

Cathy and Brandon sharing the love of Optimus Prime.

Nena Susie with Ashytn lighting Nena Susie's cake. That's right. Four cakes for Four Birthdays on one day! I think next year should be all 20 birthdays with one cake on one day. All of those in favor say I, "I".

Myself blowing out my cake for the second time. The first round got mixed up with Nena Susie's, so we tried mine again. When the candles went out, so did the power, and everyone went to bed and lived happily ever after.

I think this was for Nena Susie. Ashtyn with her huge frame, blew out all the candles with one blow. "And I'll huff and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house down."

Ashtyn with her new pink softball glove from Mimi and Papa Ra. Hay Hay Hay! You Go Girlfriend! Maria later assisted her to paint her fingernails to match the glove and she proclaimed them to be "beautiful and dramatic!"

Surprise! It's Mema Cooke's Birthday

Mema Cooke gettin some sugar from Nate on her surprise Birthday Party at The Depot in Dobson. "Just don't call me boosie," Nate said.

Mema's cake courtesy of Ketchie Creek. I heard it was some kind of good.

At least that's what Mema said, after she devoured the whole thing in one bite!