a much needed mini vacation

Scott has been so busy with school and work but had a little break so we decided to take advantage of the free time by heading down south to Mesquite to visit Paul and Kaytie. They have a beautiful little condo and we had a blast eating good food, swimming, playing games, taking rides on the golf cart (Paul manages the the grounds crew at a mesquite golf course), and just taking time for a little R&R. We also went down to las Vegas and visited Candise, Jarom, and Eliza Jane.

Scott and Jack were probably fish in another life

Relaxin' Jackson

Jack and Eliza Jane love Paul and Kaytie...they are definitely the fun aunt and uncle!

I had to post this great farmers tan Paul is sporting, I guess that's what happens when your job requires you to be outside all day in the sun.

This is what happens when a 20 month old is getting sick of the 4 hour car ride...desperate times call for desperate measures, hence the laffy taffy. It did buy us the last 40 minutes of the car ride though!

Mothers day part II

This is from your son-in-law who eats like a hog
In response to your comments which appeared on our blog.
She doesn’t like to swim and she hates to camp.
Just give her some pictures or something to stamp.
She loves to give service, she’s there in a flash.
Her determination is writing checks that her back can’t cash.
Yea that’s right, her back tends to hurt.
But she won’t be complaining while making dessert.
Always a giver, never a taker.
She’s the Michael Jordan to all homemakers.
Cindy’s known as Nana to all her grandkids.
Giving them books when winning her bids.
Cindy is perfect, she has no flaw.
O.K. now I’m just brown-nosing my mother-in-law.

Thanks for being a great Nana to our children, we love you!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

"A Great Mother"

Jill, you are a great mother, even right from the start.

The moment you saw Jackson as he melted your heart.

To be a great mother, there's no secret potion.

Just TLC, and maybe some eczema lotion.

There is never time for some good ol' relaxin'.

Especially when chasing around a hyper-active little Jackson.

From straightening the house, to wiping a butt.

Or staying up late to feed your little peanut.

You read to the kids, and endure through "Mouse".

We'll always appreciate you, your kids, and your spouse.

Happy mother's day babe,

Jack, Bianca, and your man.

A trip down memory lane...

Scott and I were reminiscing recently about how fast our little Jack has grown up. It really seems like just yesterday that little peanut of a thing was born. Jack has been a joy for almost every second of the last 18 months he's been alive. I thought I would show you all month by month just how he's grown. All the pictures I chose perfectly embody his happy, spunky, curious personality. Enjoy.

A face only a mother could love...

Jack goes through these spurts of hilarious faces. This face is the current look I get when I catch him doing something he knows is wrong. It's almost like he is saying "I am way too cute to be in trouble...right...??" It gets me every time. I can't get enough of this toothy, squinty-eyed grin...even if it means I get to pick up all the books that were torn from the book shelf or dig a toy out of toilet.

Thanksgiving Point

For FHE last night we went to see the tulip festival at thanksgiving point. I absolutely love the vibrant colors of the tulips and the budding greenery. If I designed the garden of Eden it would probably look something like thanksgiving point in the spring. I don't think these pictures do them justice but here is a little of what we saw...

Jack was so curious, the whole time he just pointed and said "is it, is it???" He had a great time with grandpa Greg and Nana Cindy. Grandpa's make the best stroller pushers...especially when you are dealing with this wonderful beast of a stroller. Scott refers to it as the SUV model. (Jack is looking at a jet in the sky...he is fascinated)

All the happy couples...The light was perfect so I had to snap these pics

note:the other half of my happy couple was delivering pizza to all the hungry folks of provo so Bianca filled in...

Another wonderful day!

Today we blessed our sweet little Bianca. I have to add in that the dress she is wearing was also worn by me almost exactly 23 years ago! My mom made this amazing dress before I was born...even before she knew I was a girl. Bianca looked stunning amidst all the layers of lace and frill, I am so glad the dress held up for this long! Scott gave an amazing blessing and the day continued with a scrumptous brunch provided by my wonderful mother. I don't think things can get much better than family and good food!!Four Beautiful generations

Two proud parents

Our happy little family...even jack cooperated today!

The best grandparents a kid could ask for. seriously.

two happy grads and two tired kids...

we are finally done!! Scott and I graduated from the new Utah Valley University today. I received my bachelors in psychology and scott received his in accounting. Scotts parents were able to fly in and share this great day with us. Since Jack usually doesn't even wake up until about noon, 9:30 is pretty early to have every one dressed and out the door. As Scott and I sat on the floor during the commencement we had a full team of 2 grandmas, 2 grandpas, and an uncle and his girlfriend looking after a squirmy 18 month old and a hungry 2 month old...what troopers. I don't think there is enough goldfish or story books in the world to keep little jack occupied during a relatively boring graduation ceremony, so you can imagine after about 2 hours he was ready to fall apart. And he did. Right before pictures. Go figure. (see above and below for an illustration)
Thanks to all you family and friends who made this day possible...we couldn't have done it without you!!

Beautiful Bianca

Our little Bianca is now almost two months old...geez, where had the time gone?! I just had to post this picture I took of her rolls, and those adorable chubby cheeks! It definitely put a smile on my face, so I thought I would share...enjoy.