The Jordan Journeys

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Meet my best friend, The Puddle Jumper. This thing is gonna make a momma's summer life so good, I can already tell. The floatie is a game changer because Palmer can learn to maneuver and balance upright in the water and it uniquely positions his body so that he can kick and easily get around.

Palmer has learned his boundaries at our club pool and is happy to play on his own with the Puddle Jumper on. The floatie combined with spring swimming lessons has given him the confidence to paddle in the water and splash around on his own.

Palmer was tickled by Rick's goggles and wanted to try out his own.

Monkey see, monkey do.

This summer is going to involve less holding of Palmer in the water and more letting go to let him play as he wishes.

Jumping into the water is a new fun activity and Palmer quickly graduated from jumping off of the side of the kiddie pool to jumping off of the side of the main pool to the jumping off of the diving board after watching some big 7-yr-old boys jumping. Check out the video.

I'm absolutely terrified by this fearless boy. As I say regularly, I envision many ER trips in our future. I cringe, I cringe.

When not swimming, Palmer is sure to keep a tab on all of the landscaping and quick to turn anything into a leaf blower. A stick or a pool noodle is always sure to make a good leaf blower. In fact, I believe Palmer turned a crayon into a leaf blower at a restaurant the other day.

Whoa- double take. Look at Palmer's new friend in the kiddie pool...

Now, that's uncanny.

Happy summer, friends.

-Bethany

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Wordless Wednesday

-Bethany

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Landlord

I mentioned earlier that my new schedule was going to allow for some new ventures. Inspired by our dear friends, the Cordells, Rick and I investigated the real estate market as a way to diversify our portfolio.

We looked into some possible house flips and rental properties before settling on an adorable duplex near SMU as an investment property.

The duplex is in a prime urban geographical location and currently occupied by a tenant on each side. The location attracts SMU students, grad students, and young professionals.

We are trying to redefine the ways that I can spend time making income in a flexible environment. Now that I have more time on my hands, the plan is for me to manage any of the day-to-day needs that come up with the home. If all goes smoothly, we will consider adding future properties as the opportunities arise.

My little helper checking out the weeds in the yard.