Jackson is at the age where he mostly understands Christmas and the excitement and fun that surround it. We have been so excited all month as we have planned and bought things to make him happy. And we weren't disappointed! Here are his first moments with his Santa toys.
Another of Jackson's favorite gifts . . . scriptures (even without pictures he loves reading the story of Jesus)
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Indecent ABCs
About half way through he realizes we are watching and then REALLY shows off. I love my little dancing, jumping, singing boy!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
How I know I am 9 months pregnant . . .
When walking, there is more movement side to side than forward
I know where every bathroom in Utah county is located
Haven't even thought about cutting my toenails in months
Walking a flight of stairs is harder than the Boston Marathon . . . if it was run on the Alps.
Remember the fat lady fanning herself in church with the program while everyone else is bundled in their coats, scarves and mittens? That is me.
Becoming acquainted with the "wee hours of the morning" as I wake to roll over
My nightly desert . . . TUMS! yum!
Yesterday, one of my students told me that I 'sure was getting TALL' - pretty sure I haven't grown an inch in 10 years.
Nesting . . . spending more $ on a baby that isn't actually here than I am on Christmas for my living loved ones
When was the last time I got to hug my husband?
STRESS and WORRY: I knew long before we conceived that this child's due date may just fall in a time when I really didn't WANT to have a baby. Not that I didn't want a baby, but that I wanted it in October, or November, or February, but NOT in December. When I realized the due date was January I breathed a sigh of relief, but as every fat and heavy pregnant lady knows, by 37 weeks, you just want the pregnancy to be over. BUT despite the physiological cravings to have this baby out, my mental and emotional Being wants this baby IN as long as possible. Not that I have ANY control over it, but that is what is just so stressful . . . no control. I have no say in when, where and how she appears into this life. I worry that if she DOES come before Christmas, she will be emotionally scarred that we didn't want her here then. I worry that the rest of her life she will hate the fact that she has to share her special day with the Christmas hullabaloo. Then again, if she waits until Jan 11 (induction date) I will be so antsy and tired of being pregnant. Plus, I don't even think we can figure out a name by then! AUGH!! so much to stress over and so little time with the Christmas season fully engulfing us! And by stressing over it, I can somehow control the situation more right?
heehee, those were the inner workings of my mind at this current time, I understand if you faded out on line 2 . . .
But really I am excited for this little girl to come. Lots of things I am nervous about, but after Dec. 25th (and even more after Jan 1) I will be ready and waiting for her arrival (with the exception of knowing her name).
I know where every bathroom in Utah county is located
Haven't even thought about cutting my toenails in months
Walking a flight of stairs is harder than the Boston Marathon . . . if it was run on the Alps.
Remember the fat lady fanning herself in church with the program while everyone else is bundled in their coats, scarves and mittens? That is me.
Becoming acquainted with the "wee hours of the morning" as I wake to roll over
My nightly desert . . . TUMS! yum!
Yesterday, one of my students told me that I 'sure was getting TALL' - pretty sure I haven't grown an inch in 10 years.
Nesting . . . spending more $ on a baby that isn't actually here than I am on Christmas for my living loved ones
When was the last time I got to hug my husband?
STRESS and WORRY: I knew long before we conceived that this child's due date may just fall in a time when I really didn't WANT to have a baby. Not that I didn't want a baby, but that I wanted it in October, or November, or February, but NOT in December. When I realized the due date was January I breathed a sigh of relief, but as every fat and heavy pregnant lady knows, by 37 weeks, you just want the pregnancy to be over. BUT despite the physiological cravings to have this baby out, my mental and emotional Being wants this baby IN as long as possible. Not that I have ANY control over it, but that is what is just so stressful . . . no control. I have no say in when, where and how she appears into this life. I worry that if she DOES come before Christmas, she will be emotionally scarred that we didn't want her here then. I worry that the rest of her life she will hate the fact that she has to share her special day with the Christmas hullabaloo. Then again, if she waits until Jan 11 (induction date) I will be so antsy and tired of being pregnant. Plus, I don't even think we can figure out a name by then! AUGH!! so much to stress over and so little time with the Christmas season fully engulfing us! And by stressing over it, I can somehow control the situation more right?
heehee, those were the inner workings of my mind at this current time, I understand if you faded out on line 2 . . .
But really I am excited for this little girl to come. Lots of things I am nervous about, but after Dec. 25th (and even more after Jan 1) I will be ready and waiting for her arrival (with the exception of knowing her name).
Friday, November 26, 2010
Look at me, I'm crafty!!
I usually don't interact with any sort of craft that requires cutting, glueing or sewing, but I made an exception to make some cute things for our baby girl and a few Christmasy items. What do you think?
Car seat canopies
(The red one is for my Sister in Law, brown and pink is for my little one)
These aren't crafts, but still it is a project! We tend to get into doing different puzzles during the holiday season and up to this point these are the ones we've completed.
Car seat canopies
(The red one is for my Sister in Law, brown and pink is for my little one)
An Unfinished quilt top- this was quite the project because the fabrics I first picked out didn't go well together and we had to try and get new fabrics to go with what I had already sewn. Luckily, Dave helped me to figure out what I like and was patient with me (and did lots of unpicking) so I didn't give up. 
Christmas Advent calendar - this took me the ENTIRE Super Saturday time, but it is done!
These aren't crafts, but still it is a project! We tend to get into doing different puzzles during the holiday season and up to this point these are the ones we've completed.
Monday, November 1, 2010
What do you think Jackson was for Halloween?
An overexcited missionary?
A "skinny- jumping" kid?
A animal cage fighter?
Happy toddler?
Mad?
Surprised?
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| Nope, he was a tiger! or a jumpy tigger! |
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| And our little girl was humpty dumpty | Dave and I were party poopers and didn't dress up :) |
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