May 2013

Well- you thought I disappeared, huh.. Well I did for a while because I had my cute little baby! It's not that i haven't thought about posting but the majority (i'm talking 90%) of my pictures are on my phone and it's being dumb and i can't get them to download to the computer so I was putting it off but at least i'll get some things up on here:)

May was a good month for us. I was 8 months pregnant and just waiting for our little guy to come. I felt pretty good and walked 2 miles at least 3-4 time a week.

Jarhead in the kitchen!

 Picnic at the Temple!

Aviary with friends! Jarhead loves throwing in the fish!  I also wanted to share what I wrote about that day:

"I wanted to share two tender mercies that happened to me today!

I have been wanting to take Jarhead to the aviary since march but for whatever reason-- weather, car, other plans, etc-- it didn't happen until today. He loves to feed the pelicans. He doesn't care about much else there. He'll look at a few birds but mostly just likes to play on the rocks and in the tall grass. To feed the pelicans, we're suppose to be there by 10 but it starts at 1015. 

I needed to stop at walmart before we headed up so I left a bit early but in my hurried state,as I got Jarhead out, I must've I dropped my keys next to Jarhead's carseat... and then locked the doors. It wasn't until we were on our way out that I realized I had locked them in the car! If I had to call Mr Clean or find someone to get keys and get them to me, there is no way we were going to make it. I decided to try to open my front door and it was open! All 3 other doors locked just fine. I felt very aware at that moment that Heavenly Father was attentive to what I needed. Especially in my emotional pregnant state- I probably would have cried and that would not have started my day off awesome. I dont think I'll get a chance to take Jarhead back up to feed the pelicans before the baby is born and so I would've been really bummed if he missed out on it!

Then, we get off our exit and there is a TON of traffic. Apparently, there was some kind of game and there were buses and people everywhere. I only had 1-2 miles to go once I got off the exit but we were going less than 5 miles an hour! Then we got stuck behind the trax twice! It was a little after 10:00 and I was getting really worried that we wouldn't make it. I thought "Heavenly Father made sure that door didn't lock so we could get here in time- I was sure of it- There was no way the traffic was going to make us late. He would figure something out"  Finally we got there and there were about 3 bus loads of kids! I decided to go ahead of them and ask if I had to wait for all of them to go through but they said I didn't and other patrons could just get their tickets inside.. It's 10:15 at this point and I'm not really sure if they're going to let me get him a ticket because you're suppose to purchase it in advance.. But the guy who is in charge of the pelican feeding was just about to head outside! So the cashier asked and he said we could do it!  If we had been probably 30 seconds later, we wouldn't have been able too!

Jarhead probably wouldn't have noticed if we didn't get to feed the pelicans today and in the grand scheme of things it really wasn't that big of a deal but it was really important to me. Heavenly Father knew that I really wanted Jack to have a good day today and that His favorite part is feeding the pelicans and He worked it out so that it could happen... I'm so grateful that He is so aware of my desires and loves me enough to show it to me..

and it was the most perfect weather today and we had a great time!! It really was a cool experience! "

Jarhead said this was his favorite part of the day ^^

 my boys!

April 2013

April was a fun but low key month for us. The weather started getting warmer and so we were able to get outside more. We still had a lot of cold and rainy days tho so it was hard to be consistently outside..  Our good friends next door moved and Jarhead really missed his buddy but we've been able to see them weekly- sometimes more than once a week- so it's been really awesome and the boys love when we get together!

this has become one of the little mans favorite games.  He picks random letters for me to make and I put a bunch of shapes down.  We call out one and he goes to stand there (or sometimes I do or a toy does) It's a great learning game and he thinks it's super cool! WiN wIn!

33 weeks. Yes. I'm getting super big. I'm trying to be active by walking and stretching.  Jarhead LOVES the baby already.. Even though I didn't feel SUPER uncomfortable by this point- I felt like people thought I was suffering by the way they'd ask "how are you doing?" in that oh i'm so sorry voice. haha

We FINALLY got Jarhead's new room all put together. His bed was the finishing touch.. He loves it- can you tell? 

First time playing Mario Kart and he's since asked for it multiple times! He thinks it's cool to be Mario or the monkey and loves to choose his own car. He doesn't care if he doesn't go anywhere but loves when you get the rocket as a weapon!

these are some of the pictures from Thanksgiving Point's Tulip Festival.. We got to go with some friends.. It was a lot of walking but really was fun. We had lunch up there and Jarhead enjoyed running around looking at all the flowers. It was hard to get pictures of the little man but I tried! He loved feeding the fish!

I sure do love my little man! He LOVES reading time and is learning to remember his favorites. He gives baby kisses all the time. He's a very lovable little guy.

Also loves to snuggle with his daddy! I'm pretty sure they're playing a game here..

Jarhead is talking so well these days. He has a fantastic memory and is a really tough kid. He knows all of his letters and can sing about half of the alphabet if you sing with him. He knows his shapes and numbers but loves to tease or quiz you to see if you know them. He learned to spell his name but depends on the day if he'll do it for you. He loves to play games. He LOVES to go to the park and to see friends. He's a snuggler when he wants to be but is also very independent when he wants to do his own thing.. He's still a fantastic sleeper but is still hit or miss with his naps. We get in a few a week now that we're outside more! I love that I get to be home with him all day. He really is so fun to be around. 

He LOVES when Mr. Clean comes home from work. I think it's his favorite part of the day. He talks up a storm as soon as he walks in telling him about everything we did. I love to hear the things he remembers. He (we) started a little tradition where he says to Mr. Clean when he's leaving for work "BadaBing" and Mr. Clean replies " Bada Boom" and Jarhead finishes with "Make Money".. I'm not sure how or when it started but it's the cutest thing. He also picks a bag and puts it over his shoulder and goes to work multiple times through the day (Mr. Clean carries a laptop bag to work).. 

Jack plays so well with his toys. His little stuffed people (Tigger, MoMo aka Elmo,Super Tigger, Blue, etc) go everywhere with him. He plays with them like they are real friends and they have real conversations with each other. It's hard to catch on video because he just wants you to play with him but it is super fun to just listen from around the corner to hear the conversations they have. "Yeah. Okay. Fall down. Sorry. Go to Work." Etc. hahaha!

We're just waiting patiently for Little Man #2 to make his grand entrance. We'll keep you posted but I wanted to get April's post up before he comes! I know I have more pics on the phone but they're not dwnlded yet.. maybe they'll come later!