New Games

Jarrett has developed some new games that he now likes to play. One being helping me with laundry by climbing in and out of the basket while I'm trying to fold clothes.

He also likes to feed himself now

Jarrett isn't allowed to climb up the stairs by himself, so he just sits then stands up on the first step. He gets so proud of himself.

However, I'm not so sure what this face means...

It looks like he is saying, "Whatch you gonna do about it"

Fall Festival

This Saturday, Sept. 27th, there is a fall festival at LP Greenhouse right off Kennard Road. There will be food, music, and many booths for people to shop. It is from 9am-5pm. Kristy and I will have our Uppercase Living booth set up, so please stop by. It should be a great time and a great way to welcome fall!!! If you need directions, please let me know.

Our Uppercase Living business is really doing well and we really enjoy helping people decorate their homes, pick out gifts for friends/families, etc. People are falling in love with the expressions we offer and the opportunity to create their own expressions. With the new fall/winter catalog just coming out, there are many new expressions and colors. These expressions can really "warm" up a home! I really hope you guys can take a look at our own web site and view the catalog! If you do so choose, you can have an open house, but I know many of you don't live around here. We have done a couple catalog parties for people who live far away and they have been so successful and the ladies have gotten a lot of free expressions for themselves.

So, back to the festival....we are going to have a door prize drawing and other giveaways for people who come.

Hope to see you there!

Jarrett is 1!!!!!!

So, we had a really busy weekend. First, Justin, Jarrett and I celebrated his first bday on Thursday (his actual bday). Jarrett opened presents from us and got his first go round with a cake. Then, on Saturday, we had his BIG bday party. Thanks so much to everyone who came and a special thanks to Melissa for making the best little cake for Jarrett. It was a goodnight moon cake!!! Jarrett got so many presents that we still don't know what to do with everything! We can't believe our little man is 1 yrs. old already. He is really walking everywhere now and growing up so fast! :(

On Sunday, we had my friend from college, Kelly's, baby shower. Little Khloe will be here around Nov. Jarrett can't wait to meet her. He is going to have so many little girlfriends! He know has his cousin, Mia, 2nd cousin, Gracie, and little miss Layla Pryor to play with. He isn't going to know what to do with another little girl. Luckily, Justin's cousin, Tara, is due to have a little boy in December. Whew!

Oh oh oh!!!! Exciting news!!!! Our very bestest friends, Krissy and Prater! Yes....they are expecting too!!!! Yah!!!!!!!

Jarrett had a dr. appt. yesterday with his Pulmonologist. Everything looks good and she sees improvement in his breathing from our last appt. Yah! We have to continue with 1 breathing treatment a day through the cold/flu season. He has to get a flu shot as well as another shot to help prevent him from getting RSV. We are going to see his GI doctor today, so we will update you on that.

Hope everyone is doing well.

He climbed on top of his present while opening it.

What's in there?

We are still alive...

I apologize for not posting in like a month! Things have been crazy at the Helman household. First, Jarrett will be 1 next week!!!! Oh my, I can't believe how fast this past year has went, it's really kind of sad, but also exciting because he is reaching new milestones all the time...like...walking! Yes, he is walking! We have been busy planning his bday party as well as my friend from college, Kelly's, baby shower. (which I so kindly said we could have at my house..the day after Jarrett's party!) I only have to clean once then, right? Ha, yeah right! I'm very excited for both though.

My job at Coke is going pretty good, just a lot to learn and take in. It has been overwhelming, but I think I will really enjoy it once I grasp everything. It has been nice to be home with Jarrett about 4-4:30pm everyday!

Justin's job is keeping him busy too and he is still loving it. He now works for MetLife Home Loans rather than First Horizon because MetLife bought First Horizon.

Jarrett has started going to a new babysitter until December because Miss Linda has a seasonal job she does every year. His new babysitter watches him Mon and Wed, which he likes her a lot, and the wonderful Melissa Lovett watches him Tues/Thurs. We all know Jarrett LOVES Melissa. (Well, both Melissas now...his new babysitter's name is Melissa too)

I will definitely try to get some pics up soon, but I just wanted you all to know..we are still here and kicking it.

Oh yeah...can't forget our very good friends John and Morgan. They are going into the hospital tonight to have little miss Layla Grace Pryor tomorrow!! We are so excited for them and can't wait to meet Layla!!!

Check it Out!

Check out my sister and mine's new web site!
http://middletownsisters.uppercaseliving.net

Rambling Departure

Well, it's time for a career change for me yet once again. On Friday, July 25th, I accepted a job at Coca-Cola as an Account Manager. I really feel this position is more "Me" and that I will truly love the job and find it to be very rewarding. However, it was difficult for me to relay that news to my coworkers, managers, etc here at Indiana Business College. I have been at IBC a little over a year and have really developed some great relationships, so it will be difficult to depart from them, but I couldn't turn down the opportunity at Coca Cola. First, my hours are much better to where I will be home every evening with Justin and Jarrett, which is huge for me because 1-2 nights a week, I wouldn't get home from work until 8pm or so and my sweet little boy would already be in bed. (Thank you to my amazing husband for taking over Jarrett's bedtime routine on those nights..love you) I will also receive a company car and gas card, so we are finally going to be able to get rid of our HHR (thank heavens!), and be able to save that money each month! I'm really excited about this opportunity and look forward to joining the Coca Cola team next Monday!

What else are we up to? Well, Jarrett is just about walking..taking about 4-5 steps at a time, so the baby gates are up! I would think in the next couple weeks, he will on the run. Justin and I have been working on the house some more trying to get it finished before Jarrett's first birthday party! What! Our baby is going to be 1 already??? I can't believe how time flies. Stayed tuned for more info on his celebration. Anyway, back to the house, Justin has been working on our landscaping in the front and back yard (with a fountain and everything..woo!) and I have been scraping wallpaper (yuck!) in our downstairs bathroom so we can paint it. I want it painted by this Sunday because my sister and I are having an Uppercase Living open house at our house, so if you aren't doing anything, come on over! It is from 2-4pm and it is a come and go as you please. You will be able to take home a free expression too! If you need directions, let me know. Also, if you can't make it, but would like to see the catalog, let me know.

Justin and my dad have been golfing every week for a couple months now, and now they think its my turn to golf...oh goodness! I borrowed Morgan's golf clubs to try it out...I'll keep you posted on that one too! HA!

Well, I think I've rambled on long enough. Hope you all have a great day!

How could you not just eat him up?

Linda, Jarrett's wonderful babysitter, took this picture of him after he ate lunch. I just loved it, so I wanted to share.

P.S. (I think he looks like me in this picture.... ;) )