
I have kind of slacked in my gratitude list this past week because we have been so busy with one of our GREATEST blessings. Our little man turned TWO!!! I have always loved birthdays, not just my own but others as well. They are like holidays to me. Anyway, since I have had JJ not only do I LOVE his birthday, but it is an emotional day for me too. I feel like I am celebrating my anniversary to motherhood too in a way. Not outwardly with cake and balloons and presents, but inwardly his birthday is such a special day to me. I am so grateful for my little shadow and BFF. I love everything about him, I told John last night as we were laughing hysterically about something he said that I was addicted to our son. I know that sounds weird, but I seriously have no desire to be apart from him. I am excited for him to wake up from his nap and in the morning and sometimes I put off putting him to bed because he is such a joy to be around. He is learning and growing up so fast. I love watching his development but sometimes feel sad that he won't be my little side kick forever. He is so sweet and thoughtful, whenever he does something naughty he will say after a moment "I sorry mommy," in the cutest little voice. One of my favorite things he says is "What happen" he probably says it 20 times a day. He will take the remote and change the channel and then say with a shocked expression "What happen" it is so cute. He is really into cars and trucks and trains and planes and of course basketball, football, soccer and baseball. He loves to read stories and play and organize little objects. (which I love too because it keeps him entertained while I do the house work) He loves to snuggle and hug and kiss, I hope he never outgrows that. He has started saying prayers, or at least repeating after mommy and daddy and is SOOO good with his baby sister. The other day she started to cry and he ran over and gave her the binky before I could get to her and she stopped crying. It was so cute. I think they will be great friends as she gets older. I just love our JJ so much and am so grateful that we get to be his parents.
Friday, November 20, 2009
We are SO grateful for our big birthday boy!!!
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
JJ's Birthday Bash
When JJ woke up on Sunday we headed into his room with the video camera singing Happy Birthday to him. He was so cute and all excited he started jumping up and down and clapping. Then he said he wanted us to sing it again so of course we did. Then he said "I want Aubrey, I want Anistyn." I had been telling him all week that he was going to have a party on his birthday with cake and presents and balloons and that Aubrey (his cousin) and Anisyn (his girlfriend) were coming. I guess as soon as the song was over he was ready for his party.
First things first we had to have the traditional birthday breakfast; Sweedish pancakes with powdered sugar and nutella with strawberries and bananas and bacon of course.
While John and I were cleaning up we heard JJ saying "Yea horsie ride" we looked over and he had found his cow pinata and was riding it around like a horse. We seriously almost busted a gut it was so funny.
John said even if it broke it was worth it for how funny and cute that was, plus JJ was having a blast.
His sissy wanted to wish him a happy birthday too!
JJ was so cute with his happy birthday wishes. He had a huge smile on his face every time someone called to sing him happy birthday then he would say "Yea and clap when they finished"


Calli was such a good girl for mommy, I fed her when I got home from church around 2:00 and she slept all afternoon until about 6:00 so I was able to get everything ready for the party. 




Aunt Summer with cousin Brooke and JJ's girlfriend Anistyn with her mommy Andrea and baby sister Cambrie

When it was time to open presents, JJ was so intrigued by the tissue paper that it took us a while to get him excited about the presents.
After we got the first one opened, it didn't take him long to want to open all the rest.
Thanks everyone for all the great stuff, he loves it all and so do I.
My favorite part was when everyone was singing happy birthday to him, he was seriously glowing and had the biggest grin. It was so cute to see him as the center of attention with all those people. He LOVED it!!

And ice cream too. He didn't want to waste time with a spoon so he just picked it up and ate it.



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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Grateful Day #11
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
1 Month Old
Today I am grateful for our baby girl who is already 1 Month Old! I can't believe Calli has been a part of our family for a whole month. She is such a sweet spirit and has brought us so much joy and love. As much as I don't want her to get bigger it is fun to watch her learn and develop. She is getting so good at focusing on us and is so much more alert than just a few weeks ago. We love her so much and are excited to continue to get to know our little princess.
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
Grateful Days #5-#9
They had some super fun toys and things to play with while you wait for your turn.
We had to get the classic before shot. His hair cut was long over due.

Watching him giggle always makes me smile and laugh too.





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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Grateful Day #4
Today I am grateful for...
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