I found this on a blog for a friend of ours, Stevie Howard. I just had to do it cause it looked soooo cool! We always thought that Brianna looked just like me, and Jonah looked just like Steven. Well, the look-alike-meter disagreed! They said Brianna looked more like Steven by 7% and Jonah loooked more like me by 8%! Take a look and tell me if you agree! (I'll have to do this again 10 years from now, if it's still around, and see if the decision changes!)
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Jonah Turns 1!
Yesterday, December 19th Jonah turned 1 year old! I can't believe that it's been a year since he joined our family. I remember things going quickly with Brianna, but it seems like with Jonah it's gone 10x faster! It kind of makes me sad to think that he is almost out of that baby stage-but he is. There are some things I won't miss but there are more things that I will about this first magical year.
To celebrate we had my mom, Steven's parents and little sister, my brother, Steven's grandparents (his mom's parents), his cousin Jamie, Steven's grandma Waugaman and his aunt Mary over for cake and ice cream. Having a baby so close to Christmas kinda stinks because everyone is so busy and it's hard to find a place to have a big party. So we had this nice cozy get together at our place and had a great time.
I cheated and bought the cake at Kroger, but I promised him that I would make him a cake next year. (And I made the promise on video so I'd better keep my promise.) Not like Jonah cared! He dug right in and loved every bite!!! The cake was good, but having everyone with us was the best part. 
He got some great gifts-a Noah's ark toy that makes animal sounds and plays music, an airplane with little people that makes noises, a Cars chair, blanket, cup, plate and bowl, a Leap Frog video, a Bengals windsuit (WHODEY!?!?!) and A LEATHER JACKET!!!! (Okay, so it's pleather but it's the cutest thing I've ever seen!!!)
So my little baby boy is now a little man, or at least getting closer to it every day. I hope his 2nd year will be just as great as his first! Friday, December 7, 2007
It's Almost Christmas!
That's what Bri keeps saying. Every night when we're driving around she'll see Christmas lights and say "It's almost Christmas!" How exciting it is to see Christmas through a child's eyes. We as adults get so caught up in the stuff we "have" to do during the season, we forget to stop and have fun! We got the Christmas decorations put up the day after Thanksgiving. (I should say, Steven did. I fell asleep!) I love the way the house looks during Christmas. It's so cozy and pretty! I also love our tree. Steven always makes it so gorgeous! 
So does the fireplace and the village, and the manger scene, oh and the outside! I love it all! The kids got ornaments this year from St. Nick. Bri got a precious moments figure that is ice skating and Jonah got 
Sally and McQueen from Cars. 
Sally and McQueen from Cars. 
Aside from getting ready for Christmas I'm also bracing for finals next week (Pray for me!!!) and we're also preparing for Jonah's first birthday. Having a kid born so close to Christmas kinda stinks because it's so hard to find a place to have a party, or find time that anyone can come. So it looks like we'll be doing cake and ice cream the night of his birthday (the 19th) and then maybe a party in the summer! We'll have to see.
Enjoy the build up to Christmas. And remember to stop and remember the reason for the season-Jesus! May He bless you and your family during this wonderful season!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Happy Late Thanksgiving
So Thanksgiving break has come and gone (boo-hoo!) but that means that there are only two weeks until the semester is over (YEAH!) and that means that I'm one semester closer to graduation (HIP HIP HOORAY!!!!). I love Thanksgiving and I realize every year how much we truly have to be thankful for. So here is a list of the things that I am thankful for this year:
1) I am thankful for my Savior and the fact that I know Him and that He keeps blessing our family so abundantly!
2) I'm thankful for my husband, who works so hard to provide for us (and supports me while I'm still in school!)
3) I'm thankful for two adorable children, who make me laugh every day and remind me that life is short! Dust will be here tomorrow- but they won't be babies for long!
4) I'm thankful for family- immediate and extended, who give us so much love and so many memories and keep life interesting and worthwhile!
5) I'm thankful for friends- nearby and far away, who teach us that it doesn't matter how near or far away you are, true friendship surpasses all miles.
6) I'm thankful for good books that keep me sane!
7) I'm thankful for reality TV (well, some of it- Like Extreme Makeover Home Edition) that show me how crazy life is, but how great it can be!
8) I'm thankful for music that uplifts my spirit and makes my heart soar!
9) I'm thankful to live in a country where I can tell you what I'm thankful for, and that God can be at the top of that list!
10) I'm thankful for the soliders that help keep it that way!
And I could go on, but I'll stop it there! We really are very blessed and I'm so glad that we have a national holiday that is set aside to make us think about how much and how well we are blessed!
So happy late Thanksgiving to all! May we never stop being thankful for all the abundant blessings we've been given!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Brianna Turns 3!
On Monday, November 19th Brianna turned 3 years old! I can't believe that it's been three years already since she came in to our lives. Sometimes it feels like only yesterday (and others it feels like a million years ago- especially during those wonderful 3 year old temper tantrums!)On Saturday the 17th she had her first ever friends party. It was a Little Mermaid theme and she invited 8 little girls around her age. 6 of them came and she had a great time. They colored Little Mermaid pictures, played dance and freeze to Little Mermaid songs, attacked a pinata and of course, ate birthday cake. Mommy and Nina made the Little Mermaid cake with the help of a Wilton cake pan and we think it turned out pretty good! Tell us what you think! Her first ever friends party was a hit and the birthday girl had a blast!
Doesn't she look happy?!?!?! Monday night we had the family over for chili and another birthday cake, albeit not as eloaborate as Ariel but it was still a darn good cake if I do say so myself! (and I do!) Now we're transitioning away from the pacey (actually we cut her off cold turkey) and so nights aren't so fun but I'm looking forward to a really fun year with our new 3 year old!
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