The Desches Hit the Jersey Shore

That's right... we have officially been to the Jersey Shore now.  We went this past weekend with our growth group from church and had a BLAST!!!  Here are some observations.

1.  Didn't see Snookie or any of her friends, but we did see a few other people who looked like they could be on Jersey Shore.  Particularly a guy with swim trunks that were just wayyyy too short and showed wayyyy too much of his leg who said Wren was the cutest baby he had ever seen and he wanted to bite her face.  Thanks?

2.  The ocean was awesome.  

3.  We reached the shore in a little over an hour.  Definitely will be repeating.

4.  You have to pay to go on the beach.  And it's not a couple bucks or something.  It cost $18 for me and Josh!!!  Maybe that's common but I've never experienced having to budget a beach day.  

5.  Wren was NOT a fan of the ocean.  Way too cold and freaky. 

6.  It was such a good beach day because we had some sun but much of the day was cloudy.  It was great to have the cool breeze and not have the sun beating down on you.  I'm not much of a sun worshiper.

7.  The boys have matching McQueen swim trunks.  Please observe.

Visit from Nana and BB

Nana and BB came to New Jersey for a visit a couple of weeks ago and we had a fabulous time.  It was SO much fun to be together.  Hope they can come back again ASAP!!

Much of this happened.

Wren hanging out with Nana

Nana and Justy display their collaborative effort

puzzle time

Nana feeds Wren at Smashburger, our regular joint.  They know us there.  And probably shudder when we bring our circus in.

Howie and BB: Howie can never get enough.

BB and Josh went after a wasp's nest that had been built on our garage.  They were ready for swarms of angry wasps descending on them, but it was actually extremely anti-climactic.  For any of you Hunger Games readers, definitely made me think of the tracker jackers.

Richard Scarry, we love you

This is a school that is about a 5 minute walk from our house.

BB pushes Justy in the backyard.

We always play Pass the Pigs with Nana and BB... here I think it was Josh who threw the pigs into a configuration that required BB to go in the booth and watch the instant replay to make sure the call was right.  The ruling on the field stood.  Josh lost all his points.

Nana fed Wren faithfully.

Wren hard at play... also here you can see our new couch.  It's gargantuan and  absurdly comfortable.

A Man of the Word

Here you can witness Justice singing with gusto about the book for him.  The B-O-B-O-B.  And for any of you Covenant College peeps out there, please take notice of Josh's vintage Carter Hall shirt.

This Is How Much He Loves Richard Scarry

By the way I just discovered that there is a Blogger app.  My entire blogging world has just changed. For the better.

Really, Mama?

Mama, what is this thing possibly good for?  Did you really put me in this? Seriously?

Visual Delights

Daddy, can I help you feed Wren?

Swinging!!!  Wheeeeee!!!  This is the funnest thing EVER!!!

Desches. Hanging out.

Look at this guy!  Too cool for school!

Howie enlightens Wren on the subject of prayer.

How adorable is this?  Howie is playing soccer!! 

On a recent trip to Central Park.  It's so easy to get a pic of everyone looking good, right?

POOL TIME!!!  Last week Teaneck got an early heat wave... our house has no central air and the thermostat inside read 88-89!!  Woooo!  It was hot!  The freezing cold hose water actually felt good to everyone but Wren, who could not see the fun in it.  Although you can't tell in this pic she was actually screaming.

Daddy and Girly

Look at those baby blues!!  Be still my heart!

This was another pool day after we figured out Wren is more of a poolside lounger than a swimmer.  For now.

Girl meets BBQ chicken wing.  It's an instant obsession.  You go girl.

Howie's preschool class hosted a mother's day tea for all of the mamas!  It was special!

Going right for the good stuff... who needs lame baby food when good bagels abound??

It's Been 6 Years, Baby

We celebrated our 6th anniversary this May 13th... what a crazy awesome 6 years it's been.  Some incredible highs, some low lows, but I'll say one thing... it's certainly always been lively. I am married to a man who makes me laugh until I cry, is always up for "doing something fun tonight" (my almost nightly mantra), works tirelessly at being wonderful father to our children, and loves me deeply.  It has been such a joy to witness the maturing and deepening of our relationship as we grow toward each other and the Lord.  We have both changed so much in the last 6 years, and I'm so grateful for a best friend to walk with as we grow in wisdom and humility.  I'm one blessed woman.