The Argyles

Boys are made of bonks and bruises... right??

2010-11-17T09:05:00.001-08:00

Jenson has been bonking his head A LOT lately. He fell out of his crib, no wait, dove out of his crib earlier this week (needless to say the mattress is almost to the ground now, he has a real cage).
THEN the next day since he couldn't dive out of the crib anymore, he got so excited when I walked in his room he started jumping and knocked his eyebrow bone and has a little bruise there.
THEN yesterday he fell and hit his head once on the tile trying to climb on a stool, and once on the wall.
Oh and last week he fell off the couch banging his head on the coffee table... and those are only the big ones I can remember. Maybe he is just clumsy, and maybe I need padded walls? I'm seriously considering making him wear a helmet 24/7. Is it lame that I'm so worried about all the brain cells he could be killing??
I guess the reason why I'm posting this is so some other moms out there can tell me, "it's okay, you aren't an awful mother." so humor me, would ya????

Bless his heart, and his huge (95th percentile) head.

TAG!

2010-11-09T20:22:00.000-08:00

I was tagged by my BFF Kayla, check out her cute blog! Here are some fun questions about me. :)

1. What is your ALL time favorite song and why? None of this "well I like everything". If you had to pick one, which would it be?

This is so hard! All time? Do you know how many songs make me cry?? I love country music, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift. But on a spiritchal note, my favorite Hymn is "How Great Thou Art."

Getting choked up just thinking about it, moving on, QUICK!

2. What was the most memorable part of your wedding day and or first date if you aren't married yet. ;)

First date: that Jake tricked me into it and pretended like it was with a bunch of people, and it was SO a date. Can you say, smooth operator?

My favorite memory of our wedding day was being in the temple with Jake and sobbing, I was so overwhelmed with emotion thinking I finally made it and I was in the right place, at the right time, being sealed to the right man for all eternity! I remember thinking, "my life starts now!" Then 2 years later it started all over when Jenson got here. :)

I also remember it was so hot, that my cousin Maddie fainted taking pictures on temple grounds. I feel bad so many people suffered on our behalf. I love you all for enduring that day with us!

3. What do you want to be when you grow up?

This is easy, a mom and a teacher. AND I AM! I never thought I would see the day I would actually start making my dreams come true! I love my baby boy more than life itself (and that's saying a lot because I love life), and I love my preschool class and think both jobs are very rewarding and FUN!

oh, but I know I'm not done growing up yet, so when I do grow up, I want to do something big. Like, be able to really truly help somebody (or somebodies) in need kind of big. Someday... for now I'm more focused on my little family. And I think that is okay for now.

AND someday I hope I can be a fitness guru. I'd love to have a rock hard butt and abs. sorry, tmi? Hopefully that motivation comes soon.

4. Why do you blog?

I started blogging because my mom lived so far away from me and she wasn't hip with the Facebook scene yet, and I wanted to share pictures. :) Now she is "hipper" and lives closer, but I still enjoy it as a public way of sharing family history, and I think journaling is important, and the more ways you can do it, the better.

OH, and a blog can't get deleted like a 12 page journal you typed on a Word document on a computer that crashed. I don't want to talk about it.... (but it did have a happy ending and was recovered, just a painful story lol)

5. What is your favorite attribute about yourself and why?

I like that I am ambitious and am pretty motivated. I like that I have always been able to know who I am and where I want to go, and have made choices to get me there. I'm just glad this didn't say least favorite attribute, that list could get overwhelming, let's just focus on the positive! But for the most part, I do like myself.

6. What's on your Christmas list this year?

We are kind of lame, but Jake and I never do Christmas for each other, my birthday is October, his is November, so we have never seen the point of wasting the money. And honestly, I REALLY don't see the point. Christmas is expensive enough as it is! BUT, if I had to have a list I would want... to redecorate my room I guess? And I always like anything pretty and girly.

7. What is your "signature drink"? It could be homemade, your daily Starbucks drink, or what you always order when you go out. If it is homemade, will you include the recipe? :)

I love juices and smoothies, anything fruity. Add a lil whip cream, even better. I guess I just like sugar? Lately my favorite is caramel apple cider, which is to die for at Starbucks, but my recipe is not too shabby:

for every 3 cups of cider (the bottled, 100% juice stuff)

add: 2 T of caramel sauce

1 t of vanilla

a couple pinches of cinnamon/a cinnamon stick

heat over the stove, mix with a whisk, and YUM!

(needless to say I sometimes add whip cream and drizzle caramel just to make it look pretty)

I tag: Mandie Tuttle

Abbie Taylor

Calee Argyle

Amera Jarvis

Stacey Kramer

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T19:19:00.000-07:00

Jenson was a puppy this year because he loves them! He always sticks his tongue out and pants like a puppy, except for when we want him to (of course)!We have had a fun weekend! We started Thursday with a preschool Halloween party, followed by a quick round of trunk-or-treat Friday night. Saturday was spent with all the cousins getting pizza then doing the rounds on Spanish Fork Main Street, which was SO crowded, but still fun! Then we made sure the great grandparents got to see our little puppy. Sunday we had soup with the fam. Whew, what a busy weekend!
Sometimes he's a nice puppy, and sometimes he's a naughty puppy that likes to throw fits, play in the dirt and scowl and say, "NO!" BUT, he's still a cute puppy, nonetheless. :)This is the best pic I could get with all the cousins, believe it or not! 1 second later and Braxton would have been out of the frame. :)

My Baby Einstein

2010-10-06T10:17:00.000-07:00

Jenson will not watch t.v. or sit and watch a movie (which I actually love) UNLESS it's Baby Einstein's Baby's First Signs. In fact, I'm kind of sick of it and need to go get some more Baby Einstein videos, we have watched it everyday this week! He has gotten so good at using sign language, I love seeing him get smarter and smarter every day!

So on top of talking all the time he now signs Baby, More, Please, Mommy, Daddy, and All Done! I can't get a picture of him doing it, I've tried, I did however get a picture of another one of his latest's, "CHEESE!"(don't mind our messy loft room)

What he LOVES at almost 15 months old:
-Walking everywhere, he is so proud of himself and gets so excited
-Both of his grandmas. He will go to either one of them from me in a heartbeat, and I can't get him back. :)
-When his daddy gets home!
-His ba-bas.
-PUPPIES! or as he calls them, "bay-dough" (bad dog) and his stuffed animal puppy. He always acts like a puppy too, so naturally that is what he is going to be for Halloween. Plus I thought it was a good excuse for him to wear a leash while trick-or-treating??
-Cuddling with mom and dad in our bed in the mornings.
-Going to preschool with mom and grandma (he thinks he is so big).
-"Pretties." He loves putting necklaces around his neck
-Dirt. (to make up for the pretties, don't worry dad lol) He wants to play with dirt whenever he gets close.
-Ring Around the Rosy, his favorite game that we play over and over. He likes falling down and saying, "WHOA."
-Working with grandpa at his computer.
-Making funny faces and then pretending to laugh, he's a crack up.
-Bugging his cousins, which is also funny to watch. He loves getting reactions out of people, so if it makes somebody mad when he touches them, he'll do it over and over and just watch them get mad.

LOVE YOU SWEETIE PIE!

"Anything Like Me"

2010-09-09T19:53:00.000-07:00

"Anything Like Me" -Brad Paisley

Every time I hear this song on the radio, I cry like a baby. For those of you who don't know Jake very well he actually did break the neighbor's window when he was little! From what his family tells me he was a "handful" just like the song describes, and I can see his son is already on his way. BUT I am so very grateful for that, because if he does turn out like his daddy "aw he'll be alright."
Jake is the greatest dad, he is so involved with Jenson and I hate to admit it, but Jenson is turning out to be a daddy's boy lately. He cries when Jake leaves for work and can't wait to see him when he gets home. I just feel so blessed to have these crazy boys in my life! I love you guys!
(PS if I was tech-savvy I would download the song right here, but I'm not, so here are the lyrics. If you haven't heard it, click HERE to listen.)

I remember saying I don't care either way

Just as long as he or she is healthy I'm okay
Then the doctor pointed to the corner of the screen
And said "You see that thing right there well you know what that means"

And I started wondering who he was going to be
And I thought heaven help us if he's anything like me
He'll probably climb a tree too tall and ride his bike to fast
End up every summer wearing something in a cast
He's gonna throw a ball and break some glass, in a window down the street
He's gonna get in trouble oh he's gonna get in fights
I'm gonna lose my temper and some sleep
It's safe to say that I'm gonna get my payback if he's anything like me

I can see him right now knees all skinned up
With a magnifying glass trying to melt a Tonka truck
Won't he be a sight with his football helmet on
That'll be his first love til his first love comes along
He'll get his heart broke by the time he's in his teens
And heaven help him if he's anything like me

He'll probably stay out too late and drive his car too fast
Get a speeding ticket he'll pay for mowing grass
He's gonna get caught skipping class and be grounded for a week
He's gonna get in trouble we're gonna get in fights
I'm gonna lose my temper and some sleep
It's safe to say that I'm gonna get my payback if he's anything like me

He's gonna love me and hate me along the way
Years are gonna fly by I already dread the day
He's gonna hug his momma, he's gonna shake my hand
He's gonna act like he cant wait to leave
But as he drives out, he'll cry his eyes out
If he's anything like me
there's worse folks to be like
Aw he'll be alright if he's anything like me

My baby is no longer a baby.

2010-08-13T07:35:00.000-07:00

Jenson turned ONE! It's actually been almost a month since the big day, but better late than never! I can't believe it was only one year ago that he changed our lives drastically. He has taught us what it means to love unconditionally through waking us up almost every night for a year, and I really didn't mind. He has taught us to laugh at the little things. He has made us better people. Because of him we try harder to be better so we can be the example he needs. I love Jenson for countless reasons, but here are just a few:

I love how no matter who walks in the room he says, "HI DA!"
I love how when I say, "NO!" he throws himself on the ground and starts giggling and screaming before trying to crawl away. It's a game. We are in trouble.
I love how he is so cuddly, when you pick him up he just lays his head on your shoulder.
I love how he throws everything off of his high chair and looks at me and says, "uh-oh."
I love how he changes positions every time I go check on him during naps. He's a wild sleeper.
I love how when I try to read him a story he tries to close it the whole time and says, "ALL da." (all done)
I love his cute little face, I could never get sick of looking at him and kissing him.
I love when he hands you something and says "dit-dew." He tries to teach me my manners too.
I love his babbling, he talks and talks, but you can't tell what he's saying. He even nods his head and talks with his hands. He is so fun to have a conversation with.
I love how when I blow on his food that is hot, he also blows on it before taking a bite. Safety first!
I love how when I'm not with him, I miss him so bad, he is our best buddy!
I love watching him talk on the phone, he is so good at copying what we do.
I love how it's like wrestling an alligator when changing his diaper. I feel like I'm in a rodeo every diaper change, trying to keep him entertained long enough to hurry and get a diaper back on. Sometimes I wish somebody was watching when I actually do have a successful diaper change so I could get some recognition. :)
I LOVE his laugh. He has been so giggly from the time he was really little, and it always puts a smile on our faces.
I love how he loves to open and close everything. He'll crawl in a room and turn around and close the door.
I love his 6 little teeth and how he brushes them. We brush our teeth together, and he puts the toothbrush in his mouth and moves it around and wiggles his head just like mom. It is so funny, I need to get it on tape.
I love how he says, "shhh!" he sticks the tip of his finger in his mouth and blows on it. Oh man, he's cute.
I love how whenever he picks up a stuffed animal/baby, he rocks it back and forth like a baby.
I love how he dances to music in the car, he bobs his head.
I love how I can't take a shower by myself, because he always finds me and stands at the edge, trying to get his hands wet. Then he rubs the water all over his head like he is washing his hair.

I LOVE YOU JENS! I thank Heavenly Father for sending you to us every single day.

There are a lot more cute pics of Jenson taken by Sarah Carabine on my Facebook.

Take a PEAK...

2010-08-04T21:55:00.000-07:00

at my Sunshine Peaks Preschool's new blog (no pun intended, okay maybe it was):
sunshinepeakspreschool.blogspot.com
and become a follower! (I could use a few...)

This business stuff sure is tricky, but I would appreciate any support I can get! Don't mind all the flaws, I'm in the process of making it more professional.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Tell your friends! Thanks a million! xoxoxo

We Love America

2010-07-08T11:51:00.000-07:00

And so we celebrated with good food, good family and good friends. Jenson loved watching fireworks, even though he was SO tired, he stayed awake in a daze watching them both on Saturday and Monday night. I love summertime and being outside in the warm weather, but most of all I love the good company (minus the mosquitoes)!We went to the balloons with Jake's family the morning of the 3rd, then went swimming. We spent the night at the Freedom Festival in Provo with our good friends the Jarvis' and my family, seeing the firework display from outside of the Stadium of Fire. Monday we had more swimming and more fireworks with Jake's family. What a busy weekend, but so much fun!

Just a Warning...

2010-06-29T10:58:00.000-07:00

If you were to stop by our house unannounced, it would look something like this:And then, around the corner, you would see this sweet innocent face welcoming you. :){But when he's happy, mama's happy}

Mom's Day!

2010-05-10T10:04:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was my first Mother's Day because of him:
and considering that I have wanted to be a mom my whole life,
it was a pretty monumental day! :)
I woke up to the sound of the blender, and tried to go back to sleep, because breakfast in bed on mom/dad day is kind of a tradition for us already, so I had a feeling I knew what was going on. Jake woke up Jenson to come and give me breakfast, and he helped Jenson make me my first home made card! It was delicious, he also spoiled me with perfume and lotions from VS, so now I smell Very Sexy. ;) It's okay, you can take a sniff.
Jake gave a talk in church, which made me bawl, because he said some very sweet things about me and his mama. He's pretty cute, and he did a great job.
I told Jenson all I wanted for Mother's Day wad for him to say, "Mama," since I still haven't heard it, and I'M NOT EVEN KIDDING... He said it clear as day while Jake was giving his talk!
Sweet, sweet boy! (That was probably the highlight of my day!)
We had a lovely dinner with all of Jake's family (whom I love very much) at Grandma Linda's, I felt spoiled once again from all of them, and Jenson played on the swings. When we got home we chatted with my mom via web cam so she could see Jens clear up in SEA, on her first Mother's Day as a grandma.It was a great, beautiful day. I am so grateful that Heavenly Father has trusted me with one of his children to raise in this scary world. I just pray that I can do as good of a job of being a mom as my grandma and mom did. I'm so grateful for the examples, and the help that I have. Being a mom is the most rewarding thing I have ever done. I am so grateful that I get to be home with him and see him grow up, and see his cute personality show more everyday.
I LOVE YOU STINKY BOY!

HI!

2010-04-22T09:17:00.001-07:00

Jenson has been talking our heads off ever since he figured out he could make noise! But now... he is saying WORDS! I am one proud mama (even though he has yet to say 'mama')! He said "hi" for the first time last week, and has been saying, "OH!" and when he pulls my hair I say, "OW!" and then he repeats me! He also has starting repeating Jake when he says, "uh-oh!"

He is growing up so fast, but I love it, just keeps getting more and more fun!!!

LML :)

JUST AS A SIDE NOTE: I'm starting an LML movement. It stands for "Love My Life!" Why, you ask? Because there is this acronym "FML" that stands for "{bad word} my life." OH I HATE THAT! It is totally over-used, and awful! I have never used the "F" word, let alone would I ever use it in reference to my precious life. EWW. I'm not trying to claim that I am always happy and optimistic, because I'm not, but I would much rather try to dwell on the positive. So there you have it. :)

Love, KELCI

Bye Bye Baby Mullet!

2010-03-26T11:09:00.001-07:00

Jenson got his first haircut on March 20th. I was getting tired of the long hair on the sides and the out of control fuzz on the top. So I called Jake's cousin Kellee so she could take care of it for us.
Jenson SCREAMED! (is 'screamed' a word?) I kept telling him she wasn't trying to cut his ears off, just his hair. He didn't really like how she had to hold his head, he has a personal bubble and it was being popped.

The crocodile tears.

At least he got to take home this comb, it just makes it all better.

New Discovery!

2010-02-25T17:00:00.001-08:00

Last week when I picked Jenson up from Grandma Teresa's, he was doing this:And he has been practicing ever since! He makes me laugh all the time, he has the cutest personality. He is always so happy and fun, we are so lucky to have him!

This kid cracks me up!

2010-02-19T11:13:00.000-08:00

So every month I have taken Jenson's picture on his birthday so I can make a book at the end of the year. On the 17th he turned 7 months old, and I was trying to hurry and get a pic before my camera's batteries died.... every time the camera flashed, his whole face would scrunch up and do this:I was cracking up, and after 6 pics my camera died, and this is what I was left with. He wasn't mad or anything... his face just had this goofy reaction to the flash. I love him.

2010-02-18T12:48:00.001-08:00

Wow have I been slacking! So much has happened that I haven't blogged about!
I didn't even post Jenson's first Halloween as mommy's little monster,
His first Thanksgiving up in Bird's Eye with Jake's family,His first Christmas in Seattle with my family
Which included going to see the ocean for the first time,His first time swimming with his cousins (at the Legacy Pool which he loved),And his first time sledding up in Bird's Eye!How's that for a quick recap of our adventures!
So much has happened in the last few months! Jenson is so fun and sitting up like a big boy, rolling over, and talking our ears off (I mostly just hear all about da-da-da all day, no mama yet). Also, his first tooth just poked through a few days ago!
I finished school in December at UVU so I now have my AS in Early Childhood Education. Since then I have been able to be a full-time mom, which I am really enjoying, I feel really blessed. I thought I would get bored and not know what to do, but I have kept pretty busy. We are in the process of re-modeling our basement into a preschool, and it is really turning out cute! Once that is done I will get my business license to make it official. Preschool won't start until the 2010 school year in August, so I'm just going to be busy getting everything ready for that, and hopefully filling my classes.
My dad found a job down here in Utah and will probably start in March, which I am SO EXCITED about! It has been so hard being so far from my family, so this is really an answer to my prayers. I can't believe it is actually happening so soon!
Things are great here in the little Argyle fam, hope all is well with all of you!

My baby is a THUMB SUCKER!

2009-09-29T18:17:00.000-07:00

So just last night Jenson discovered his thumb! He went through a phase where he would fuss and only take his binky for a few days, but then he found this really neat thing that is attached to his hand! It is so funny, because he hasn't figured out the thumb-sucking fist yet, so his hand covers his face. Jake tried to teach him how to do it the "right way," but Jens likes to do things his way. :)

Fri (4 days ago) with Jens!

2009-09-29T18:13:00.000-07:00

I'm a little late, sorry grandmas! But don't worry I still took pictures!We laid around... and smiled and talked to mom!

Friday with Jenson

2009-09-19T16:33:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Jenson had his 2 month check up, and he got his shots! He was so brave and only cried for a minute. Luckily dad was there to hold his hand because this mom wasn't getting anywhere near those shots! He is such a big boy:
Weight: 12 lbs 12 oz (90th percentile)
Height: 24.5 in (75th percentile)
Head: 16 in (66th percentile)
The Dr. said at this rate he'll be 6'5"! He must get it from his tall uncles!

This is when daddy was taking his temp. to make sure he wasn't running a fever after shots!

I love this picture! Jake gets Jenson out of bed in the mornings to cuddle! They both didn't appreciate the flash though!

Jenson's Blessing

2009-09-19T16:26:00.000-07:00

Jenson got blessed by his daddy 2 weeks ago, I'm a little slow on the post! But it was such a great day, Jake did a great job, you couldn't even tell he was "the most nervous he's ever been in his life." :) I am so proud of my boys, I love them so much! And I am so grateful for the family and friends who were able to attend, we took up every single big row in our little chapel! Thanks friends and family for all of your help that day, and for your support and love, we love you and I don't know what we would do without you!
In the circle of priesthood holders that blessed him, Jenson had 2 grandpas, 3 great grandpas, 3 uncles, 2 great uncles, 1 second cousin, and 2 best friend's dads! What a lucky little boy to have those role models in his life!

Fridays with Jens

2009-09-12T19:19:00.000-07:00

Playing with my toys is soo hard!

These 2 are from last Friday since we missed it:

Being a big boy sitting in his Bumbo for the first time!

My baby boy is growing up so fast!

Jenson's first day at church!

2009-08-30T12:55:00.000-07:00

After Dr.'s orders and me being a paranoid mommy about germs, Jens went to his first day of church today at 6 weeks old. I don't know how anybody gets ready for church with more than one kid, Jenson peed all over when I was trying to get him dressed, and then as we were walking out the door he pooped and we had to hurry and change him. SO needless to say, we were late. We are learning, hopefully we'll get it someday! He looked so handsome in his church outfit and was such a good boy, except for he was tooting in Sunday School when Jake was trying to give the lesson and our 15 year olds thought it was great. :) Next week Jens will be getting blessed and you are all invited, hopefully we can make it on time, if not, save us a seat!!

My handsome boys all ready for church!

What I love about my Jenson

2009-08-28T14:41:00.001-07:00

I love his big kissable lips I want to kiss them all the time!
I love his chubby cheeks and fat rolls he is getting
I love his little scowl on his face that seems to be there more than it is not!
I love how his little tiny fingers tickle me when I'm feeding him
I love how when he is fussy he calms down when he hears my voice
I love how he cries sometimes when he is trying to poop, it's funny :)
I love his gummy grin!
I love how he kicks and kicks and his little legs when he gets excited and when he is mad
I love how he loves to cuddle, and sometimes when he cries the only thing he wants is to be held
I love how when I give him a pacifier he scowls and rolls his eyes but takes it anyways
I love the little noises and squeeks he makes when he is eating and sleeping

I love you Jens, SO MUCH!

Friday w/ Jenson!

2009-08-28T14:09:00.001-07:00

Today Jenson came with me to the doctors. He is such a good boy when I have to pack him around! I can't believe how big and fat he has gotten! It kind of makes me sad, but at the same time, I am so excited to see him grow! The first picture is when he came home from the hospital, and the big picture is him today, 6 weeks later!

Fri. W/ Jens!!

2009-08-23T12:00:00.000-07:00

I know it's only my second friday with Jenson and I'm already slacking, but Friday nights are hard to blog, so they all might be a little late! This last Friday we were a little lazy, we stayed at home but I still got some pics! Over the course of the day I got peed on twice, and baby J pooped in the tub. Being a mom is sooo glamorous! Here are some pictures of more of Jenson's funny faces! Not so sure about the tub, but he doesn't scream so it can't be too bad!

But.. he is pretty sure that he hates being cold after taking a bath!

Fridays With Jenson!

2009-08-14T12:15:00.000-07:00

Jenson was born on a Friday, and my mom wants me to make sure I post a picture every Friday so she can get a good weekly update. Also, we are going to make a scrapbook when he turns one of every week for the first year of his life, so we can see how much he changes! So, since it is the 4th Friday that Jenson has been here, I am going to play catch up: Birthday: July 17th, 2009
Friday #1: July 24thFriday #2: We got his pictures taken from Sarah Ward
Friday #3: Just hanging out with mom

Friday #4: Right before he threw a fit because he misses his grandma!

He is growing so fast, I can't believe he is already almost 1 month old! Even though he is growing up too fast already, we are getting more used to things and starting to figure out routines, and I am starting to feel like I know what I am doing! :) I can't wait for a million more Fridays, being a mom is the best! I love my little man!

He's HERE!!!!

2009-07-25T16:52:00.001-07:00

Our little Jenson came into the world after 14 hours of labor early Friday morning, July 17th 2009. He was 7 lbs 3 oz and 19 inches long. I can't believe we are FINALLY parents, and we are so IN LOVE! We feel so blessed to have a beautiful, happy, healthy baby!

Reason # 1,047 my husband is the BEST!

2009-07-10T08:49:00.000-07:00

He is SO handy!

Just when I thought it was the perfect time to be bringing a baby home,

boy was I Wrong!
2 nights ago Jake brought it to my attention that it is ACTUALLY the Perfect time to take out all of Jenson's bedroom furniture, rip up our hardwood floors, redo the flooring, and hurry and put everything back together before he gets here!

Who Woulda Thunk?!

lol, I love you Jakey.

{At least we have something to do besides sit around and wait for the little guy.}

My Naughty Baby Boy...

2009-07-07T20:09:00.000-07:00

So here we are at week 39... and still not dilated at all! My doctor told me today that I will probably go a week over my due date, which is the 15th, so maybe by the 22nd I'll have my baby boy here? BUMMER, why can't my pregnant body cooperate with my impatient heart and put me into labor? I go to the Dr.'s wanting good news, and for 3 weeks now it's been, "see you next week!" I hate that! Jenson is officially grounded when he gets here for being tardy. He's not leaving the house for weeks! :) BIG TROUBLE!

BOOOOOOOOOO!

2009-06-23T12:41:00.001-07:00

I just went to the Dr. and he said I'm about 50% effaced, but not dilated at all. Jenson's head is still kind of high, and if he was a betting man, he would bet a lot of money that I'm not having a baby in the next week! Bummer dude, I was sort of hoping he would be as anxious to get here as I am for him to get here! Oh well, maybe next week, after doing some acrobatics he'll be closer! :) Probably still another 3 weeks until he's ready, so we'll all just have to pray that I can have the gift of PATIENCE!

Getting Ready!

2009-06-21T20:26:00.000-07:00

I'm 36 1/2 weeks pregnant and I look like I'm ready to pop! I have been trying to get things ready around the house so that Jenson can get here, and I think I'm almost ready! Thanks to so many family and friends for spoiling him, he has a dresser full of clothes and a cute nursery that I love to just sit in and wait. I am still teaching swim lessons and finishing my class of summer school, but overall taking it easy, and I feel fine!

Jenson's bedding Aunt Suzee made him, it's so cute I love it, and I love her!

Tomorrow at the Dr.'s we will find out if I am dilated at all and if this little guy is going to be coming any time soon! I can't wait!

xoxo

Happy Mother's Day!!

2009-05-10T20:17:00.000-07:00

I know it doesn't entirely count, but I feel more like a mother than I ever have... so I'm counting today as kind of my first mother's day. I just laid in bed this morning feeling Jenson kick me and roll around like no other not believing that in about 2 months (!!!!) he'll finally be out here and I'll be a mommy! I can't wait! Then my wonderful husband made me breakfast in bed and then I went back to sleep and slept in waaaaay in longer than I ever do, and I cried through a really nice long letter. I think he's a keeper, he is such a loving husband and is going to be the best daddy ever, I love you Jake!

MOM: Since it is mothers day I wanted to tell you about my mom. She is awesome, and she my best friend. She grew up in California and was baptized a member of the church when she was 16. She met my dad at Rick's College and they got married in LDS Oakland Temple when she was 19. Her family couldn't be there, which was very hard for her, but because of her example I always wanted to get married in the temple too because even if it is hard, she showed me that it is important. My mom is the craftiest and most creative person I know. She is always coming up with cute ideas for stuff. I could always tell her everything growing up, she let me make my own mistakes and she even knew about all of them.Okay and the few things she didn't know about back then, she knows about now, I've confessed it all! :) She was there for everything I was ever involved in, even if I wasn't good at it she has always been my number 1 fan. She also taught me to follow my heart and accomplish my dreams. Even though it was so hard for both of us when I moved to Utah right out of high school, she encouraged me to grow up and get an education. She has always made me feel important and loved, I know the base of my self esteem was instilled me through her. She has the strongest testimony and is a great example of following what the Lord wants her to do. She has always worked so hard to make our home a place where you could feel the spirit and where everybody always wanted to be. She has always worked so hard in her church callings even if it was something that was hard for her. She was with my grandma almost everyday those last couple years when she was sick, even when it got so hard, my mom is the strongest and most loving person I know. I know that my grandma is so proud of her, and I'm sure my grandma feels a little proud herself for the person that my mom is. I am so blessed to have come from a line of such amazing women, that have been through so much and are so strong! I love you mom and thank you for being the perfect example of everything I want to become!UPDATE: Since I have been away from the blogging world for a while, here is an update on our little family:

-Jake is working really hard 6 days a week doing Real Estate and seems to love it even though it's a lot of work.

-I'm going to school through the summer, working one more month at the credit union, doing some swim lessons, and at some point giving birth.

-We planted our garden (well Jake planted our garden, I watched) and are just seeing some sprouts, so far we haven't killed anything yet! yay!

-Jenson's room is in the works, we've been working on it, but with only 2 months left before his arrival there is still so much to do!!!

-I am missing my family at home more than ever

-My hormones are out of whack and I cry way more than is necessary about everything and even about nothing, and Jake has been very very patient with me.

-Oh yeah, and my belly is huge!! 31 weeks down, 9 more to go! Time flies when you're having fun!

IT'S A BOY!!!

2009-03-14T20:17:00.000-07:00

See look, all BOY!

We had our ultrasound about a week ago, I know I'm a little slow on the posting! I've just been too busy now that I know it's a boy! I had to make decorations for the nursery and pick up a few outfits! We are so excited, Jake is a proud daddy, and I am an anxious mama! Here's some pictures of our cute little guy, his name is Jenson Chad Argyle (Jenson is my maiden name, and Chad is Jake's dad/also Jake's middle name)

This one is my favorite! If you tilt your head to the right you can see him sticking out his tongue!

It was so neat to finally see that there is actually something in there, and I couldn't be happier to be having a boy! And in the past few weeks, I have gotten a lot bigger, I have a real baby belly now, and I can feel him moving around in there, which is very cool. We are so excited, and so in love already! My new due date is July 15th! Only 4 more months and we can hold our little Jenson in our arms, something I have waited my whole life for! I hope this goes by fast...

18 Weeks!

2009-02-16T19:56:00.000-08:00

I am 18 weeks pregnant now, and I feel great! I know I barely have a belly, but it feels a lot bigger than it looks! It is the craziest feeling, I haven't felt it moving yet, but there is definitely something there, and apparently it's human?? I have had a pretty easy pregnancy, I feel great and can't compain at all, in fact I have loved being pregnant. At my Dr. appointments the first time we heard the heartbeat it sounded like a boy, the second time, it sounded like a girl, so I'm having one of the two! :) We find out for sure on March 5th, and it seems like that day is forever away! I can't wait to finally know who is coming into our family, is it a boy or a girl?? At first I thought I really wanted a girl first, but as time has gone on, I have decided that I just can't wait to have a baby, no matter what the gender! Jake and I are getting pretty excited, with me starting to get a little bump it is starting to feel a little more real. We spent the last weekend in St. George, and I had the hardest time with all of those baby outlets, I wish I could start it's cute little wardrobe! And I definitely can't wait to call it he/she instead of it! :)

He's Finally Here!

2008-12-18T09:23:00.000-08:00

My sister in law Mandie finally had her baby boy yesterday. For the last 2 weeks I thought she would have him, and finally yesterday she went in to be induced! She was such a trooper, I'm so proud of her, and she has the most beautiful new baby boy! He was 7 lbs 7 oz and came at 1:32 in the afternoon. He looks just like his daddy, and you could just tell that both parents are so in love. :) He doesn't have a name yet, but that is coming soon! We are just happy that he is here and he is healthy!

Thankful Thursday: I love my dad.

2008-12-12T09:49:00.001-08:00

I am very Thankful for my dad. Today I just want to spotlight him, because I have the greatest dad a girl could ask for. I am already bawling so I don't know how I can get through this, I think I will just share with you a poem I wrote for my dad last year. It is far from professional, but it describes my dad perfectly. Just to explain: my dad has always called me Wayne, I don't really know why, but it has always been my nickname. Also, my dad has a famous line, "you'll break her neck!" that he used all the time whenever my big brother was being a tease, he was very protective of us girls. Whenever mom said no, we would go to dad, because he always said, "SUUUURE!" :) He has always taken such good care of us and been such a good example to me, I love my dad so much, and am very very grateful that he is MY dad!!!

Dad I gotta tell you, you are the best,

Of all dads however they come.

You have better qualities than the rest,

And I'm going to tell you some.

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When I was little you would say

"You are such a Wayne!"

And I knew you loved me everyday,

Even when I was a pain.

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You have a saying that is aimed to please

That you used wherever we would go:

"It's okay, money grows on trees!"

You taught me everything I know!

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That is why I would love to be,

Out with you at the store.

And when most dads needed to go to bed,

You would play a little bit more!

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You've always been kind of like a big kid,

Grown up toys you've always liked,

You pretend that you live on the side that is wild,

and still play with your motor bikes.

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Since I have turned into a big girl these days,

I see that you are not only fun.

But you also have some grown up ways,

That make you number one.

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When it comes to being an example you are the best,

Of what it means to hold the priesthood.

You give me blessings and love me more than the rest

Even when my choices aren't good.

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You have always been very protective of me,

If Tyler tried to "break my neck" you would kick his butt!

And now that I'm away you always call to see

If my car is still running or not.

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I always have known that you will be there

You always supported every activity of mine.

You always say you miss me, and you care,

I told you, a dad like you is hard to find!

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I knew someday that I would want to marry,

Someone who loves me how you love mom so much.

I thought finding someone like you would be scary,

Because a find like dad? I didn't think there was such.

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Things are still the same even though we're older,

Exept for maybe I've made you less sane...

And even though I'm too big to ride on your shoulders,

I'm still your little Wayne.

And now I can't wait for my dad to be a grandpa! I have always thought that my dad is going to be the best grandpa, and now it is so soon! Thanks dad for being so fun/loving/caring/easy-going/supportive/and just all around awesome.

Dex Knows!

2008-12-01T20:35:00.000-08:00

This is my cousin Devin, he is such a neat kid. He was born with a brain tumor, and battled chemo and radiation the first 4 years of his life. He is now cancer free (even though a doctor told his family he had a 100% chance of NOT making it to age 5), but his tumor was on his optic nerve so it left him legally blind. He is now 12 years old, and just got the priesthood and is passing the sacrament! He has the memory of a computer, it is amazing, here is a video of SOME of the addresses and phone numbers he knows.... what a kid!

We Are Going to Have a Baby!!!

2008-11-29T08:13:00.000-08:00

About 2 weeks ago, I had a dream that I took a pregnancy test and it was positive. The next morning it was driving me nuts, so I took one, and it was positive! I was freaking out, so I took another one and it was positive! Then, just to be sure, I went to the hospital and took a blood test, sure enough, they called me back an hour later, and it was POSITIVE! AHHH! I have been waiting for this my whole life! It has been so exciting telling our families!

With Jake's family, since Abbie already knew (thank goodness, because I needed her!), she organized a family home evening with everybody where we talked about giving thanks. At the end, we all wrote down 5 things we are thankful for, and Chad and Teresa read them out loud. When Chad got to Jakes, he was thankful for:

his family

his wife

his eternal family

his home

and that he is going to be a daddy!

It was awesome, everybody just kept saying, "serious?" "really?" and Teresa got on the phone and called the whole family! She kept saying, "I'm so excited I can't stand it! Three babies in less than a year!"

We waited until Thanksgiving to tell my family, because I wanted to tell them in person, and they didn't get here until then. We have a tradition in our family, we always play BINGO on Thanksgiving with prizes. So, I got my mom a shirt that says, "GUESS WHAT?? MY BABY IS HAVING A BABY!!" and my dad a shirt that says, "THIS IS WHAT A COOL GRANDPA LOOKS LIKE." My mom didn't want to play BINGO because she didn't feel good, so when my dad FINALLY won (it seemed like forever), they both got a prize. My dad kind of acted like he didn't want that one, and was looking at what everybody else was opening and didn't open his. My mom opened hers though, and she was over on the couch, and immediately started crying and couldn't talk. Everybody thought something was wrong with her! Her and dad were crying on and off the rest of the night, my mom would compose herself, go to call somebody, and as soon as she started to tell the story, she would lose it again! :) They are very excited to be grandparents, and my mom even said at one point, "Kelci is having a baby and I don't even live here!" and then my dad said, "you will.." So we are crossing our fingers!

It has been such an exciting couple weeks, and I am looking forward to all the new excitements in the next several months! We aren't sure how far along I am, probably about 8 weeks, I see the doctor for the first time Tuesday! I can't wait! It makes us feel nervous but so excited at the same time. We didn't get pictures with Jake's family, but we did get some with mine! Also some semi-videos... my aunt didn't know it was on video, and thought she was taking pictures! But you get the idea of the excitement.

Tagged by Lor: 10 Random things you may not know about me

2008-11-13T09:47:00.000-08:00

1. My worst habit (according to Jake), is that I love to pop my gum through my teeth, I don't even notice I'm doing it, until I catch on to the glare from Jake, that is my que to stop.

2. I HATE when people add -ers and sometimes -ey to the end of words! Like, "twinners," or "lovey" ...you get the idea. It drives me nuts! "Yayers!"

3. I played water polo all through high school, and we never won a game... but I loved it, so that's all that matters.

4. I used to hate all sorts of food, like tomatoes, mushrooms, avacado... now I LOVE it all, I'll eat anything. The only thing I really turn away from still is olives, they look like baby slugs and taste similar too... I bet...

5. I taught swim lessons all through high school, was on the swim team since I was 8 and was even captain my senior year. I still teach swim lessons in the summer, I guess you could say that is my passion, I love the water, I just might be half fish.

6. Besides swimming, my other passion is kids. I've been known to be the "baby hog," or the "baby smuggler," you might have a different nick-name for me that you haven't shared with me vocally... but that's besides the point. I love kids, they make me laugh, and I just think they are the closest thing to heaven that Heavenly Father gives us. That is why I am going to have my own preschool in the next couple years... it is in the making. Oh and my own babies.

7. I am kind of a slob at heart... the only reason my house ever gets clean, is because my husband is a clean freak! I help out a lot too, don't get me wrong, but it is only because I have had to learn that cleanliness really is a nice trait, I'm working on it okay! Just don't ask my mom about my bedroom my whole life... she might cry.

8. I am the middle child, therefore I have middle child syndrome, meaning I totally got gypped! I am the only musically NOT talented child in my family. My sister has the voice of a goddess and can bring a stadium to tears, and my brother writes songs and plays guitar and also has a voice that gives you chills. Then there is me... I can't bring you to tears or give you chills, but I could make you cringe! That has to count for something I guess.

9. I do not like animals at all. I only like humans. Dogs stink, cats are boring, and they make me have allergic reactions. Why anyone would want a pet is beyond me. I had a fish one time and tried to kill it until my grandma found out, so I gave it to my cousins. I mean I understand that they can be cute and can make some people happy, but just not me.

10. I really like decorating. I may not be the best at, but it's okay, it is something that I enjoy.

NOW PRESENTING: JAKE with tonights entertainment...

2008-11-04T10:23:00.000-08:00

( Disclaimer: This picture has nothing to do with him talking in his sleep, I just thought it was funny)
Jake is so funny, especially in his sleep. He yells and talks in his sleep ALL THE TIME! It is so funny, I'm a much lighter sleeper than he is, so I hear it almost everynight. Most of the time, he is totally peeved at somebody or something. Also, most of the time he wakes me up by his hollering, I get a good laugh, go back to sleep and can't remember it in the morning! That makes me so mad! So here are some that I actually remember:

1. One night he was talking about some girl Kaylee, and how he needed to find her skis. When he woke up and I asked him about Kaylee, he claims he had no idea what I was talking about.

2. "DRIVES ME NUTS!" (I think this one was him venting about his wife. He knows better than to do it when he is awake :)

3. "DA**IT!" (yes, believe it or not Jake says bad words sometimes.)

4. "Get a yard pal!" (he was really ticked off at this guy..)

5. The other night I came back to bed after blowing my nose, Jake says, "Do I still ache?" so I was like, "WHAT?" and he said clearer, "DO I STILL ACHE" I said NO. And he turns his back to me and says, "WHATEVER!"

6. One morning I was getting ready for my early class, Jake was still asleep. I sneezed, and from the bedroom I hear him yell, "STOP IT!!" I thought my goodness, I didn't mean to. But then a couple mintues later I hear him yell, "NO!" He was sleeping.

So even though I don't have kids to keep me entertained, I still have Jake. I wish I could remember all the funny things he has said, maybe I need to keep notebook by the bed...

4-4-4

2008-11-04T09:42:00.000-08:00

This was the 4th picture in my 4th folder :) It is me and my cute little niece Allie right after her Grandpa Chad/my father-in-law got set apart to be in the high council. (We matched!)

OH and I almost forgot, I TAG KYDEE, KORTNEY, STACEY AND MARCIE. :)

Thankful Thursday

2008-10-16T09:20:00.000-07:00

Today...

1. I'm thankful that my mom will be here in 4 days!
2. I'm thankful that we got some pumpkins from our garden before it froze.
3. I'm thankful for country music television.
4. I'm thankful that I have almost made it to my 21st birthday.
5. I'm thankful for auto insurance.
6. I'm thankful that I am getting an education, even though sometimes I don't want to go to school, it really is a blessing.
7. I'm thankful that Jake did the dishes yesterday so I didn't have to (however, I'm not thankful that it's my turn). :)
8. I'm thankful for my eye drops, they are a life saver, my eyes are itchy.
9. I'm thankful for my job, I really like it!
10. I'm thankful that it's fall break today and tomorrow, so I don't need to go to school! *(even though school is still a blessing!)

Love, Kelci

Very Thankful Thursday, to say the least!

2008-10-09T11:57:00.001-07:00

I don't even know where to start. I have had quite the emotional past 30 hours, I have so much to be grateful for today! For starters, that I am here to write this blog! This is my story, hopefully I can get through it.

Yesterday morning I was driving home from school, looking down laughing at funny Kortney's texts. I was in the left hand lane on I-15 almost to the Payson exit, when I looked up and saw that I was drifting over to the left. Panicked, I tried to get back on course, and overcorrected. The next few seconds are a complete blur to me, it still feels like a dream. I could hear my tires squeel and just knew I could not get control as my car was swerving on the freeway. I could feel my tires coming off the asphalt in my efforts. The next thing I know my car was rolling, but off to the right. All I could think was that I was going to die, I thought to myself that I knew my head was going to be crushed any second, and I was really just hoping it wouldn't hurt. This is the scariest thing I have ever experienced, I have never felt so close to death, and to my surprise, I didn't even have time to be scared. I now know it was because I was being comforted. My car finally stopped rolling, and landed upside down. Glass was everywhere around me along with crushed car, I started bawling when reality hit me that I was totally unharmed, but hanging upside down by my seatbelt, with my head inches away from the roof/ground. I don't know how it ended up there, but my cell phone was in my hand dialing Jake (I know I had let go of it to try to gain control), but he didn't answer. I heard somebody asking if I was okay, and behind me was a man in a white shirt and tie looking through the shattered back upside-down windshield, the only place I could get out. I unbuckled my seatbelt and tried not to land on my un-touched head, and tried crawling to the back, but this man ended up pulling me out. (I later found out this man was behind me the whole time and saw it happen, his name is David Timmons, an earthly angel for me that day). The cops came, the paramedics came, and the firefighters came. One of the firefighters was a man that I work with, so he called my work right away to let them know, and to let Mandie (my sister in law) know that I could not get a hold of my husband. I called my mom, which I know it would only make her worried when she is so far away and couldn't do anything, but who doesn't need their mom at a time like this? I felt completely fine, no scratches or bruises, except for my thumb sort of hurt and I got a scratch from the glass while getting out, but it is less serious than a paper cut. I was shocked that I wasn't feeling any pain anywhere in my body. I knew I needed to say a prayer to my Heavenly Father for helping me walk away from this, but all I could say through my sobs was, "thank you, thank you," as I stared at my completely crushed car except for the part where I had my bubble of protection. They told me I could take an ambulance to the hospital, but I assured them over and over that I was completely fine. Jake, (who was having as hard of a time emotionally as I was) asked, "are you sure?" and I whispered, "Jake I could do a cartwheel!" (Even though I was sure not in the mood to try it!) Jake's family insisted that I at least get checked out at the hospital, so he took me there where his mom, sister, aunts, and grandma were already there waiting for us, in tears. Since the only pain I felt was in my thumb, they took an X-ray just to find out it wasn't broken (which I was sure I already knew), but they wanted to put a splint on it (which I was sure was completely unnecessary). Needless to say, it came off right away.

This is when we went to go look at it at the impound lot, it was right-side-up again. :)

Hmmm so why on earth would I be thankful today? Maybe because I had angels watching over me. My grandma was always a very protective worry-wart, and there is no doubt in my mind that even though she is now on the other side of the veil, she is still protecting me, along with my other family members (some that I haven't met). Oh how I can't wait to thank them someday!

I know the holy ghost was there to comfort me in those seconds when I was rolling down the hill to let me know it was going to be okay. I am grateful that nobody was hurt, there was nobody even close to me when I was swerving through the freeway, and going back this morning, I saw where I went off the road, right in the middle of those metal poles they have every so often. Some witnesses at the seem kept saying, "You are so lucky!"
Lucky? I don't think so, just very very blessed. I am so grateful that my Heavenly Father is watching out for me.

I am so grateful that I have so many people that love me. I wanted so badly to curl up in my mommy's lap like I was five again. But it still felt like that when I showed up to the hospital in arms and arms of hugs.

I am very grateful for my friends, family members, releif society, bishopric, my visiting teachers, work, who have come over to check on me/made dinner/called/ brought us treats.

I am still in a little bit of a shock. Mainly, I am shocked that my biggest pain was none at all. Today I feel a little tense, but that's it. I am still waiting for somebody to pinch me and say, "just kidding!" It still doesn't feel like it really happened! OH, and it turns out I did break a nail, NOT HAPPY! :) And I didn't even like that stupid car anyways! (OK, so I loved that car, it was so cute, but if I had to choose between my car and life, I'D PICK LIFE) :) I'm grateful that it wasn't long after we could make jokes about it.

Jake said, "If you wanted a new car so bad, you just had to ask!"

And I (in all my wisdom) pointed out, "I think Heavenly Father is telling us to have kids right away.." ;)

Jake said, "K That's really stretchin' it..." Hey I tried!

I know everything happens for a reason. It is amazing to me how it only take 5 seconds, and you could lose somebody. It is so scary. I am so grateful for my life, I know I am just not done, I haven't fulfilled my purpose here on earth, whatever it may be. I know that I still have a lot of work to do here, I need to get going! There is so many things I could be doing better in my life, and it is time for me to start trying a lot harder to be a little better, because you never know when your time is up!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR SEATBELT. DON'T USE YOUR PHONE WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING. Please learn from my mistake. I learned a good way to guilt you into it yesterday from my mother-in-law, "If you love your family, you will wear your seatbelt. If you love your family, you will pay attention and not use your stupid cell phone!"

Also last night, me and Jake just cuddled, and held eachother, trying to let this all sink in. I could not be here, and that scares me to death. Jake told me, "I just don't work without you." Life is precious! Don't take anything for granted! You never think anything like this can happen to you, but what I learned the hard way, it can! Fortunately in this case, everything in this accident played out perfectly, one nurse told me, "If you had to get in an accident, then you did it right." I still can't believe how many things could have gone wrong, or worse, and they just didn't. I really think I was in this invisible force-field where I was just untouched. What a blessing! What a miracle! (Can't you tell I'm still in shock?)

K now I know I am just rambling on. I just feel like I need to remember everything I am feeling, because someday when I am a mom, I will want to tell my kids what a loving Heavenly Father I have, that knows me, and knows when I am being dumb, and protected my life. I am so grateful for the gospel in my life. I am so grateful for the power of prayer. I am so grateful for the Holy Ghost. I am so grateful for our eternal perspective we have, I know that someday I can be with my family, and my husband, for all eternity! I know that Jesus Christ is my savior and he has saved my life in more ways than one! I know that if we are trying to live like him he will bless us in un-imaginable ways! I know that he gave his life for us so that we could have second chances in life, in whatever it may be. I know that my life is a gift, and I know where all blessings come from! I know that Heavenly Father sends us angels from the other side of the veil, as well as here on earth! Today I just can't help but have the heaviest, and most sincerely grateful heart.

Thankful Thursday... on Friday

2008-10-03T09:02:00.000-07:00

1. I am grateful for the woman my little sister has become. She is one of the best people I know, she has always wanted to make friends and include everybody ever since she could talk. She has such a strong testimony that it blows my mind, she doesn't let temptation get the best of her, she is just too strong. She has the best personality, she always makes me laugh, and everybody else around her. She is so talented, she has a beautiful voice, something that I definitely wasn't blessed with. I can't help but admit that I have always wanted to be just like her! This girl also has no shame, by that I mean she doesn't care what other people think about her, she is just "Loriel," and theres nothing that is going to stop her! I am so thankful to have her in my life and to be able to brag about her, and to look up to her so much! (Not just literally!)<-- that's such an old joke, I know.

2. I am so grateful for the family I married into. I have the best mother/father/sisters/brothers/aunts/uncles/cousins/grandparents-in laws that I could ever ask for! Seriously, people always talk about their in-laws and roll their eyes, not me, I love them! This family Jake came from is so loving and giving and I they have made me feel like I belong since the first time I met ALL of them at the Spanish Fork rodeo only a few years back. It's wierd how it feels like I've known everybody for years. And if I don't say so myself, I think my husband turned out pretty awesome, so I am eternally grateful to them for that. I am grateful that I haven't had to get too homesick, because even though my family is far away, I still have a family here! I know this is very general, I will get to specifics later, but today I'm just so thankful for the whole package!

3. I am grateful for good songs. This sounds silly, but let me explain. You know those songs that come on the radio and make you cry? For me it is actually many, it has always been a running joke with Jake, a song will come on and he'll say, "this song makes you cry huh." And I will already be crying. He knows me too well! However I love songs that do that, sorry I just have a lot of feelings! Lately the one that makes me cry everytime I hear it is Kelly Pickler's "Don't You Know You're Beautiful," at the part when she is talking about the homecoming queen in the back seat and she says, "if you talked to friends who have been where your at, I bet they would say they want their innocence back." I just love it! We need more songs like that that promote good values. "Don't you know you're beautifuuuuuulll just the way you arrrrrrrrrre." How could you not cry! I am just thankful for music that moves me to tears.

Having fun with Friends

2008-09-30T10:31:00.000-07:00

This last weekend we got to go four wheeling up in Bird's Eye with Dallas and Kydee! I told Jake it just doesn't feel like Fall until we do just that, because we always do this time of year, ever since we started dating. So it finally feels like fall! All of the leaves are getting so pretty, this time of year is really starting to be my favorite, I thought I was a summer girl, but I'm pretty sure I'm really a fall girl!

Also, me and my friend Becca who is going to UofU went to the Hogle Zoo on Saturday. She is the best, she is like my sister from another mister, it was so fun to be able to spend some time with her because I just love her.

Thankful Thursday

2008-09-25T09:42:00.000-07:00

So since I don't have cute kids to blog about, I wanted to start doing a Thankful Thursday, because I still have sooo much to be grateful for! I am so blessed, and sometimes you just need to get it out! So what am I grateful for this week?

1. I'm grateful that my husband is such a hard worker. Besides all of his other redeeming qualities, my Jake works so hard, and I think that is a wonderful quality for a husband to have. He definitely takes providing for his family very seriously, and our family is only little! He takes such good care of me, here I am crying already and I'm only on number 1... but that's not a surprise! I just never have to worry, and neither do my parents ever, because he just works his butt off to make sure we are taken care of.

2. I'm grateful that me and my mom have always been able to relate so well. We have always been best friends, I don't ever remember being upset at each other, we have just always gotten along. Even back when I was a terrible teen I could go to her about anything! She never has made me feel bad for my choices or thought I should be doing things her way, she has only been there to support through everything. I just feel like I have been so lucky in the mom department, and I just hope and pray that someday I can be just like her and be able to be the exact same mom to my children. I love my mom.

3. I'm grateful for the organization of the gospel! I have been in a lot of different wards in the past few years, and everywhere there is church, it just feels right. Moving to Payson we moved into such a wonderful ward family, everybody has been so welcoming and nice, I have never been short of impressed with these people! It is just funny how everything happens for a reason, and I know I am right where I am supposed to be right now. It is so nice to feel like I have a home away from home. Seattle will always be home to me, but Payson is finally feeling like a close second.

I could go on and on about what I am grateful for, but that would just be emotionally overwhelming for me right now, and I have plenty of weeks to count my blessings. What a loving Heavenly Father we have! Maybe I should call this "Tearful Thursday" instead. :)

What have you done?

2008-09-19T17:31:00.000-07:00

I got this from Callie and thought it looked like fun!

The idea is to highlight the things you have done out of the 200 items on the list.
1. Touched an iceberg
2. Slept under the stars
3. Been a part of a hockey fight
4. Changed a baby's diaper
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Swam with wild dolphins
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a tarantula
10. Said "I love you" and meant it
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise
15. Seen the Northern Lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Bet on a winning horse
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Taken an ice cold bath
28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Ridden a roller coaster
31. Hit a home run
32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
33. Adopted an accent for fun
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment
36. Loved your job 90% of the time
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Watched wild whales
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach
41. Gone sky diving
42. Visited Ireland
43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited India
45. Bench-pressed your own weight
46. Milked a cow
47. Alphabetized your personal files
48. Ever worn a superhero costume
49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day
51. Gone scuba diving
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Done something you should regret, but don't
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Been in a movie
60. Gone without food for 3 days
61. Made cookies from scratch
62. Won first prize in a costume contest
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Been in a combat zone
65. Spoken more than one language fluently
66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone - verbal not physical
67. Bounced a check
68. Read - and understood - your credit report
69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy
70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did
71. Called or written your Congress person
72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
74. Helped an animal give birth
75. Been fired or laid off from a job
76. Won money
77. Broken a bone
78. Ridden a motorcycle
79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph
80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing
82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
83. Eaten sushi
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read The Bible cover to cover
86. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
87. Gotten someone fired for their actions
88. Gone back to school
89. Changed your name
90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands
91. Eaten fried green tomatoes
92. Read The Iliad
93. Taught yourself an art from scratch
94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
97.Been elected to public office
98. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
101. Had a booth at a street fair
102. Dyed your hair
103. Been a DJ
104. Rocked a baby to sleep
105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all four
106. Raked your carpet
107. Brought out the best in people
108. Brought out the worst in people
109. Worn a mood ring
110. Ridden a horse
111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap
112. Cooked a dish where four people asked for the recipe.
113. Buried a child
114. Gone to a Broadway (or equivalent to your country) play
115. Been inside the pyramids
16. Shot a basketball into a basket
117. Danced at a disco
118. Played in a band
119. Shot a bird
120. Gone to an arboretum
121. Tutored someone
122. Ridden a train
123. Brought an old fad back into style
124. Eaten caviar
125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need
126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant
127. Published a book
128. Pieced a quilt
129. Lived in a historic place
130. Acted in a play or performed on a stage
131. Asked for a raise
132. Made a hole-in-one
133. Gone deep sea fishing
134. Gone roller skating
135. Ran a marathon
136. Learned to surf
137. Invented something
138. Flown first class
139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite
140. Flown in a helicopter
141. Visited Africa
142. Sang a solo
143. Gone spelunking
144. Learned how to take a compliment
145. Written a love-story
146. Seen Michelangelo’s David
147. Had your portrait painted
148. Written a fan letter
149. Spent the night in something haunted
150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane
151. Ran away
152. Learned to juggle
153. Been a boss
154. Sat on a jury
155. Lied about your weight
156. Gone on a diet
157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget
158. Written a poem
159. Carried your lunch in a lunch box
160. Gotten food poisoning
161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission
162. Hiked the Grand Canyon
163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks
164. Gone to the opera
165. Gotten a letter from someone famous
166. Worn knickers
167. Ridden in a limousine
168. Attended the Olympics
169. Can hula or waltz
170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books
171. Been stuck in an elevator
172. Had a revelatory dream
173. Thought you might crash in an airplane
174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert
175. Saved someone’s life
176. Eaten raw whale
177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint
178. Laughed till your side hurt
179. Straddled the equator
180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing
181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival
182. Sent a message in a bottle
183. Spent the night in a hostel
184. Been a cashier
185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
186. Joined a union
187. Donated blood or plasma
188. Built a camp fire
189. Kept a blog
190. Had hives
191. Worn custom made shoes or boots
192. Made a PowerPoint presentation
193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course
194. Served at a soup kitchen
195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube
196. Know CPR
197. Ridden in or owned a convertible
198. Found a long lost friend
199. Helped solve a crime
200. Responded to a NJP newsletter

What have you done?

Love Makes a House a Home

2008-09-09T12:47:00.000-07:00

I haven't blogged forever, I know, I'm a slacker. So much has happened in the past 5 months! There is a lot of catching up to do! In June we bought a house, and moved in in July. We have been busy making our house homey. Jake loves taking care of his new yard, and I have loved trying to decorate. We had a busy summer, Jake worked a lot, and played softball, and I did swim lessons, which I loved, but it was sure tiring! My BFF Kydee got married, and we had a reception in our new back yard, so that kept us busy in August. I was also able to go home to Seattle for 2 weekends in August for Kydee's bridal shower and then her reception. It was so good to spend some time with my family, and see some friends. We have both started school again at UVU, and were even able to take a class together, so that makes the night class seem so much more bearable! We love our new house and our new ward, after a few busy months, it feels good to almost feel back to normal, even though we still have so much going on! Here's some house pics, more pictures later!

I Need To Get A Life.

2008-03-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

So, in an outlet for my little problem, I found a website where I can morph mine and Jake's faces together to see what our kids will look like! Haha, here is what I came up with (the first one is our baby pictures morphed together, the second one is adult... yikes!):

I have a little problem...

2008-03-26T13:39:00.000-07:00

It's called baby hunger. That doesn't mean that I want to eat babies, it just means that I want one! I think it is a real diagnos-able problem, you even take pills to cure it, called birth control. Except for what about the mental aspect of baby hunger? Are there pills for that? Why does everybody around me talk about babies? Even at work, today everybody was talking about when they had their kids, and were pulling out baby pictures. Abbie is having her baby soon, and I thought that would help me with my problem, but I have a feeling it is only going to get worse. You see, when I honestly, truthfully think about having kids right now, it is scary! But... I have wanted to be a mom my whole life, and it is just hard to be patient for the right time. The right time isn't going to be soon, in reality, but can we just humor me for the time being, and look at baby pictures of me and Jake, and imagine how cute our kids could turn out? Thank you, blogspot, for your time, and for letting me vent. Love, Kelci

Happy Easter!

2008-03-23T07:25:00.000-07:00

It finally feels like Easter! Yesterday Jake and I got to go to 2 Easter egg hunts with his sister Abbie and her two kids, Allie and Austin. It was so much fun watching them run around and "hunt" for treats. And since they are the cutest kids in the whole world, it was also quite entertaining.

We love Argyle boys, and their mom!

2008-03-20T08:05:00.000-07:00

For Mother Teresa's birthday me and Calee and of course our hubbies made a cute little thing for her that included this picture, and a poem that said:

You are the Mother I received the day I wed your son,

and I just want to thank you, Mom, for all the things you've done.

You've given me a gracious man with whom I share my life,

You are his lovely mother, and I his lucky wife!

You used to pat his little head, and now I hold his hand,

you raised with love a little boy and gave to me a man!

Isnt it cute! And I must say Calee, we are HOT. :o)

Recent Adventures

2008-03-14T20:46:00.000-07:00

Well, it sure has been awhile since I have added to this blog, so I decided it was time to do some catching up...

We have been having so much fun with friends and family these past few months, I thought I would add some pictures.

January we went to the Brad Paisley concert with my brother and BFF Kydee. It was so much fun to enjoy some good entertainment and just goof off.

We had sooo much snow this year, so we had fun with Jake's family up in Birds Eye tubing! It was a riot!

A few weeks ago we went down to Vegas to watch Nascar with a bunch of friends, I didn't know what to expect, but it was a blast! Even though hottie Jimmy Johnson didn't win, we were also able to get some sunshine. The best part was that my dad met us down there, and I got to see him even if was just for 24 hours, but I sure missed him!

Then this past week I got to go to Disney on ice with my friend Kayla, Jake's cousins Lindsey, Caselyn, and Brielle, and our little niece Allie! It was so much fun being with princesses for a night. Allie sums it up when I asked her what her favorite part was, "The whole thing! I wish I could go again!"

Well, hopefully I can get better at this blogging, it so much fun to look at everybody elses I decided I would try to make mine more interesting!

Grandma

2007-12-22T14:58:00.000-08:00

Today my grandma Carolyn Rummell passed away peacefully in her sleep at 4am. She has been battling breast cancer for the past 2 years, for the second time in her life. She has been fighting so hard to stay here with us, but Heavenly Father finally couldn't take it any longer, because he needs her home now. She has been so sick, and it was so hard to see her in pain, she gave it all she could, but there comes to a point when it is in the Lord's hands, no longer the doctors. It just feels like it isn't fair, it is Christmas time, we have always spent Christmas with grandma, along with every other holiday and excuse for a celebration. I know that we will see her again, I do have a testimony that families are forever, I just wish we never had to go through missing the ones we love, wouldn't it be great if this blink we call life could be lived with all of our loved ones at the same time, come and go together. Then we wouldn't have to spend hours crying and wishing. Grandma was the one that there for me my whole life, always concerned about what was going on in school, never failing to ask about every detail of every date, and loving me no matter what. If there is anybody that has a love unfeigned it is her, she could care less if you wanted to pierce your eyebrows or get tattoos (for example only, I was never interested just for the record!), she just wanted us to be happy. Whenever mom said no, we would say, "well let's ask grandma!" She one time said to me, "I may not be able to go to church every Sunday but I can honestly say I am a true Christian," and she sure was, she was such a good mom to my mom, and had the biggest heart. One time I was trying to kill my stupid pet fish by not feeding it, and when she found out I got a scolding, "Kelci Jenson! We do not kill living things in this family! Not even a little fish! You go feed that fish right now!" and so I did, just because I didn't want grandma to worry. :o) If there is anybody that could literally talk your head off it was her, when Loriel was little she called her "Grandma la-la-la-la," because she could even see then that grandma was famous for a good story. I will miss going to her house and being handed a stack full of catalogs to look through, while her yummy dinner is cooking, and listening to stories about some second cousin somewhere, but it is a blessing to know she is out of pain and keeping everybody company in heaven. Our loss is Heaven's gain, and her strength and love in the example she has been to me my whole life, I hope and pray can let live through me. If I could give her something for Christmas, it would be a promise that I will try my best to someday be just like her.