"Anything Like Me"

"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.

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.
  
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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...

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

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...

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!

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!

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