~Whew!~

Okay!  So, this will be my second attempt at this entry... The first time, I was in the middle and we had to shut our computers down to reboot our server!  Oh well... I guess that is what I get for doing my entries on "Pickle Time".

Anywho.  I can't believe how behind I am in my entries and reading other journals.  I did manage to sit down and read some this weekend, but I wasn't able to squeeze in time to do a Real entry in my own journal.

So, why was Jennifer so busy??  Well, I'll tell ya... Lets see, the better part of my 5 day weekend (YES! 5 day weekend!!) was spent taking care of my sickie daughter (will explain) and working on landscaping my front yard with my parents help (in more then one way!!).

See, we've lived in our house for just three years now... And see, our front yard was kind-of landscaped, with mish-mash flowers and plants- and don't forget the weeds- so it was about time we really landscaped our yard.

We were going for a Mediterranean type of look in the front yard, while our backyard is more of a trophical feel.  I didn't take any pictures of the Really pretty teal-green pots that are on my front porch, but I did take a picture of the part of my yard that is finished. 
   

Here is the front.  There are a lot of pretty plants and flowers.  Plus, we'll be putting in some ground cover.  Here is a close up of our fountain.  It isn't the greatest picture because my camera battery was dying, so it is a little blurry.
     

Yes, those are lion heads on there... It is really pretty.  But man, is it Heavy!!  Heavy Heavy Heavy!!!  It took my mom, my dad and me to just move the middle round part.  Oh lordy...

So, we aren't done yet... But soon the rest of the yard will be looking pretty too.  I can't wait.  Thanks Mom and Dad for ALL of your help ;)

Anywho.  I also spent the weekend taking care of Miss Rowan.  See, after the graduation party we went to on Saturday, we came home and I noticed she was really warm.

Being the paranoid mother that I am (lol) I took her temperature.  Thank goodness I did, because it was 101!!  From then on, her temperature was anywhere from 100 to 103.5!  So, yesterday I took her to the doctor.  She checked her ears, her throat, her urine, everything really.  Yes, Rowan had to tinkle in a cup... And let me tell you, she was pretty darn proud of the fact that she did!!  She was telling anyone and everyone who would listen that she peed in a cup.  Haha.  Anyways, the doctor believes that she has some sort of viral infection.  She didn't want to start her on antibiotics yet... But if Rowan has her fever (which she still has today) for another 48-72 hours, she said to have her come back in.  I'm hoping that her fever stops soon!  That way, we won't have to do any kind of tests :(

                                My Princess... Washing Dishes...
   

                    Rowan posing like she always does in her pictures... 
    

LMAO... She is sooo funny!  I just love that little girl.  I swear, you could be in a rotten rotten mood and she'll do something to make you laugh... It just warms your heart so much :D

Oh yea... I'll be posting some pics of the kiddos (besides what I have here) at my other journal, And One More Thing..., so when you get the alert for a new entry there, go check them out!

Mr. Zachary is doing really well.  I swear, he is putting on more and more weight every day!  If I'm not careful, he'll be outweighing his sister (34lbs) in no time!  Goodness... Check this picture out, it so shows how chunky he is...
   

This picture was taken on May 13th, so a few weeks ago... So, you can imagine how much Chunkier he is Now... lol... My baby boy... What a cutie pie!!

We've been using our pool and spa so much lately.  Rowan is just loving swimming and wearing her floaties.  She is so proud that she can swim "on her own" that she made me take a picture of her the other day wearing them and her goggles. 
                 

Isn't she the cutest thing?  I am hoping that she grows up to be just like her Mommy to want to swim and play water polo :)  Haha... Who knows, she will do what SHE wants to do.  I'm not about to force her into anything she doesn't want to do, just because I want her to.

Well, I'll leave you all with a few more pictures... Don't forget to go check out the other journal and see what other ones that I have over there :)

    

My Little Man, "sitting" by himself.  This is how we are making him Stronger to be able to sit on his own.

And last but definetly not least... A picture of my Smilie Boy!!

Have a great Tuesday all... And One More Thing... check out more pictures!

::Toodles::
~Pickle~

Update on Rowan:  Her fever has broke.  Whew... Or double Whew... Whatever.  I'm glad it is gone!  But of course, what happens once the fever breaks??  She busts out with a Rash.  Eww... Oh well... I guess her body has a right to.  Sheeze.  It was on "HEAT" for a few days straight :)  She is all better now, thats about it!!  Oh Yeah!!  Don't forget to head over to my other journal and see all the pics I posted :D