Jackisims

I wanted to document some of our favorite little one liners from Jack. He's been so funny lately...funny to us at least :).
Here are some of our favs:
"Thank you much"
"Carry You"
"Excuse Me"- he does this one after he tuts
"How are you"
We've had many discussions about things that "scare you" lately. Some things on his list are...
- the Furnace
- the Fridge
- the Robot at Luke's house
- Bugs
- Swoop (the University of Utah Mascot)
It's pretty darn cute what he thinks are scary things- how does he know what being scared is anyway?
One last little story. Last week for FHE we were looking at the cover of the Ensign and we asked Jackson who was on the cover. He looked at it and said "Jesus"...right we said. "What is Jesus doing we asked him?" "He's eating Pancakes", Jack said with a very straight face. Rob and I couldn't hold back the giggles. FYI the cover of the Ensign magazine was a picture of Jesus blessing the sacrament.
Can't wait for more of this little guys thoughts! We sure love his energy.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter, a little late! We hope you all had a wonderful one. Here are some pictures to document our fun. The day consisted of great music, fun in Nursery, finding eggs, and playing with family while eating yummy, yummy food and oh, can't forget all that CANDY!

25 Things About Me

Not in any particular order-
1. I have a thing for feet. I don't like to touch them and I don't like people to touch mine, unless they have just been washed. I can handle a pedicure, actually that is the one exception I have to my peculiar foot issue.
2. I LOVE candy. I like chocolate, but I LOVE candy. I always have a good stash around my house. Gummy bears and Swedish Fish are some of my favs right now.
3. I love to sing. I love to sing in a choir, by myself , in the shower and to my son at night...I sing all day long in my head :)
4. I love to dance. When I was younger I danced all the time- I was always in dance classes and companies. Now, I dance in my kitchen while I'm alone- the love is still there.
5. I am blessed with the most amazing family. We work together and I still want to hang-out with them after being at work all day.
6. I LOVE cookies. I will take a cookie over any dessert any day. Right now my top cookies are #1 Sugar cookies with glazed icing from Cutlers #2 Oatmeal Raisin from Paradise Bakery #3 My homemade chocolate chip cookies.
7. I really do like to have a picked-up house, which I have almost everyday. In the back of my mind however is my mom's immaculate home- she taught me how to clean like no tomorrow. Deep cleaning isn't something I enjoy, but I love the results when it is done.
8. I can't sleep in a bed that hasn't been made. If for some reason our bed isn't made when we go to sleep at night, I make Rob get out and we have to make it. CRAZY huh!
9. Spending time with friends is how I like to live my life.
10. I LOVE to travel. Some upcoming trips I hope to have are to Guatemala, China, and to take Rob through Europe.
11. I love to camp and hike.
12. I really like to POWER SHOP.
13. I am really liking Diet Coke lately. I switched from drinking Dr. Pepper after having Jackson...for some reason it was too sweet for me WEIRD. I am hooked on the fountain kind, but will drink it out of a can if I have to. At home though, it has to be on ice and I have to have a straw.
14. I try to be creative and do things with my hands. It may be making jewelry, playing in the dirt in my yard or making some sort of a craft. I have to have a creative outlet.
15. I am really glad that Rob has introduced some new things into my life. I now enjoy backpacking and playing golf.
16. My LOVE of the University of Utah athletic programs has grown in the past 10 years. I've always been a fan, but being married to someone who played brings your fan-ship (is that a word, if not it is now :)) to a new level.
17. I loved my school experience. Grade School was my least favorite. I had a blast in Jr. High, loved High School and college was my time to actually try hard and get an education (although Rob would say different :)).
18. There are so many people that come through your life that leave deep impressions...I have been blessed with some stellar impressions.
19. I am a happy person and I find joy in living a full life.
20. I love old things that have character.
21. I really, really like watching cooking shows.
22. The one "stupid human trick" I can do is put my entire fist in my mouth.
23. I want to be a better gardener- I should have paid more attention to my mother in the yard when I was younger. I am learning though :).
24. I try to be a healthy well-balanced eater, but I do enjoy a good gut bomb every now and again.
25. I am blessed with two AMAZING men in my life right now. Rob and Jack are the loves of my life!

FHE Nite

Can I just say that I love Monday's because of FHE (Family Home Evening)! Confession time...Rob and I haven't always been the best at doing FHE, we always felt a little weird having a lesson and song with just the two of us. But now that Jack is around and loves to sing and learn new things, it is a blast. Tonight was no exception. We had a great lesson on Easter taught by Rob, Jack and I made the treat (white-chocolate popcorn), we sang songs, did actions and had family prayer. I just have to say I know the prayer thing is getting through to Jack because he kneels down and says AMEN before he gets into his crib at night or even before a nap. I hope you all had a great Monday night!

Maui Madness!!

Just got back from spending some time in beautiful Maui. We traveled with some great friends. The trip was wonderful! Lots of beach time, lots of eating and relaxing. I loved being there, but I was happy to come home and spend time with Jack...we sure missed him. Jack had the full attention of Grandma's and Grandpa's as well as Aunts and Uncles and Cousins...he didn't have much time to complain. BTW- he's been sleeping a ton- I think he had too much fun :). Here are some pictures of our trip.

Ioa Valley

Jade Flower in the Maui Plantation

Hanging out in the Plantation

One of our favorite restaurants Pacific O's...look at that view!

Go Utes! The pride continues even on Maui!

Hiking in the Bamboo forest

Whale watching trip- that was AMAZING!

CHEESE- Becca & Meggan

Rob and Mike in deep thought in the car.

Road to Hana

Catching some waves!

Binky Bliss

The picture is dark, but if you look close you can see why. I took this while Jack was asleep and I didn't want to wake him. Needless to say, he likes to have his Binky's while he sleeps. I think the one balanced on his head is pretty funny. I've come in to find him with a Binky covering each eye and one in each hand and of course one in his mouth. Life with Jack is never dull, even when it's naptime!

Fun in the Sun in AZ!

Jack and I took a little vacay to visit our family in Arizona last weekend. We had such a FANTASTIC time! We went with my parents and brother Jeremy to visit our other brother Josh and his family. The time was short but packed full of fun! We started off the festivities by running a 5K (my first one ever...it was fun, thanks Cheryl!) We made lots of great food, ate way too much of that food. We played in the park, played outside, and played, played, played. Thank you once again Josh and Cheryl for being wonderful hosts and exceptional chefs! We are still going through with drawls. Here are some pics for your enjoyment.

ON A SIDE NOTE: Just in case anyone is traveling on an airline with a "Lap Child" that doesn't quite look under two- here's a story for you. The night before we left to fly down to PHX, I checked our airlines website to make sure I didn't need any specific information for the "baby" that I was traveling with. No identification needed the website said. So, we get to the airport at O'Dark Thirty and I look at the line to check-in- LONG! We get in line, but it isn't moving very fast. Rob stayed with me to help me carry all the copious amounts of luggage I had. The sky cap guy came out and said the line wasn't very long outside, so Rob and my Dad went to check luggage. Shortly after I get a call from Rob saying that they need to see Jack so they can make sure he is under two. For being as early as Jack was when he was born, he is really tall...he looks like a two year old at least. Anyhow...the sky cap guy needed a copy of his birth certificate to verify his age. WHAT! Okay, I understand that, but come on our flight is leaving in just a couple minutes, we haven't made it through security yet and YOUR WEBSITE said I didn't need any identification for him. I would have gladly provided it, had I been properly informed! CRISIS- Option #1 send Rob home to get the birth certificate (if he speeds he can make it back in time and we can run to make the plane). Option #2 send my Dad through security and see if the gate agents can help. Meanwhile I am standing in the HUGE line to the check-out counter. Someone has to see that this child is only 20 months and he is sitting on my lap! After a couple minutes of chaos, I get a call from my Dad telling me that he has purchased Jack a refundable ticket. Okay, call Rob, tell him not to rush back to the airport...get out of the ticket counter line and head over to the security line. PROBLEM, I don't have the boarding ticket for Jack. I get a call from my Dad telling me they are printing the ticket and he is going to run it back to me in the security line. Hello people! This is not fun! I get though the security line a little fast and I have to wait there until the boarding pass comes...meanwhile it is 10 min to our plane leaving (this means most people have boarded the plane already). I see my Dad's red hair bobbing down the escalator- saved, or not! They wouldn't let him back through security. I had to sit there and waive my arm to an airport policeman that had to ESCORT Jack's boarding pass thorough security. Rush through security, run to the plane, get the last three seats on the plane! MADE IT! PHEW! Lesson learned, I will always, no matter what the website says, carry identification for my "Lap Child"!

Baby Jill
G-Pa an Jill

G-Ma and Jill

The Boyz!

Coloring!

Race Time!