President Hinckley

2 years ago today, President Hinckley passed away. It came as a shock because he was suppose to come to Rexburg that next week for the Rexburg Temple Dedication. I was babysitting for some friends when I heard the news. Once I heard the news all I wanted to do was talk to Jacob. This is weird because we went on our first date the night before and I avoided him at all cost that day at church. I thought he was a nice guy, but not for me. Yet after hearing the news, I was hoping that Jacob had called or texted me. Well he didn't, after all I did a good job of sending the picture I wasn't interested anymore!

Not too long after, I decided since I really wanted to talk to him, I might as well text him and see if anything comes of it. Not more than 2 minutes later he called me. We had a short talk, but that's all I needed and life suddenly looked better again. Jacob always jokes that President Gordon B. Hinckley brought us together. And I have to agree, who knows how long it would have taken me to see that Jacob was my Prince Charming? By that time maybe it would have been too late. This might sound all jumbled but the point of my story is this: I love Jacob and I'm so glad that I realized that he was and is my best friend. When ever something sad, happy, exciting, or any other emotion happens to me, he's the first I want to tell. And I'm so glad he forgot how I snubbed him at choir practice and called me.

Even though January 27, 2008, is the end of a beloved prophet's life, it was the beginning of my beautiful wonderful life with Jacob. One that I'll never forget!

Mother

Happy Birthday to my beautiful mother! This is one amazing woman! She has given everything she has to her family and raised quite a good one too, if I do say so myself. She also is one amazing grandma! My mom is a wonderful example to me of what a Woman of God truly is. She lives her testimony of Jesus Christ everyday. Happy Birthday Mom, you deserve a great day, because well, you are great! I love you!!

Side note - I know I look horrible in this picture. But my mother looks absolutely radiant, so it's in here!

Projects on a bugdet!?

So for the month of January, Jacob and I decided to only use $10. This includes everything except gas and bills. It was mostly a fun challenge and to prove to ourselves that we have self-restraint when it comes to buying things. So far we've spend $4.97, and the month is already half over! I never doubted our decision to go on this budget until Monday.

I've had my eye on making Steven a block with tags sticking out, I found here. But I kept telling myself I'd make it after January, since we didn't have a lot of fabric I thought would be cute, and we also didn't have batting or stuffing. Well Monday, I just couldn't take it any longer; I wanted to make it! So I convinced Jacob to go to Walmart with me to see how much these things would cost. I was hoping they would magically be each a dollar. They weren't. So on the way home we thought of a way I could make it with things we have at home. So here is it!
Doesn't Steven make a cute model? Well instead of the fabric I didn't love, I used wash clothes that we have a million of. I also loved this because it adds more texture to it. Instead of batting, I used a wrapper that wipes come it. This is also great because it makes a crinkling noise. And for the stuffing, we opened a junky pillow we got from the hospital.

So to recap, Steven now has a new toy for free! I am excited. The end.

Jump Into Bed

I love the lullaby my mom sang to me as a child. Ever since I can remember I couldn't wait to sing it to my own children, so Steven hears it before each nap and before bed. Like I said before, Steven is using more "B" sounds when he talks, which makes a perfect insertion to part of the lullaby. Here he is getting ready for bed. My favorite part is the very last time he talks; he gives it everything he has and adds his own finish. Too Cute!

5 Months Old

I have a 5 month old! Steven turned 5 months on Tuesday and I can hardly believe it. It's weird because it seems like he's been with us forever, but then again I think of him as a newborn. But I do love how more interactive he is. So thus far in his life he can roll both sides, though he prefers his back to his tummy. He loves to babble and read his Corduroy books. He has two teeth and if you're lucky he'll give you a slobbery kiss on the cheek! He is such a smiley baby, but he's not afraid to let you know if that's not what he wanted. Jacob and I feel very privileged to be the parents of this adorable baby! I thought it would be fun to look back and see how he's changed each month. So here he is from newborn to 5 months!

24 Hours

1 Month

2 Months
3 Months
4 Months
5 Months
We Love You Steven!!

Giddy

I love my life! I told Jacob last night that I felt like I did when he asked me to marry him. Yesterday we had THE perfect day matched with a perfect husband and an adorable baby equals uncontrollably smiling by me. Honestly I love Jacob so much! He cleaned and reorganized our apartment, finding space in storage for the air conditioner I've been running into since September. That's not all; he cleaned and helped me design a small bag to fit a few diapers and wipes for my purse. I told he's amazing! I love him! I love going on walks and drives with him. I love going to the D.I. with him to see if we can find a great deal. I love making ridiculous challenges for ourselves, like only using $10 for the month of January. I love him!!



Not to mention this adorable little boy who has been rolling over consistently for 5 days now. Mostly from his back to his tummy, which he doesn't like very well. So he'll either roll back to his back or cry till I turn him over. He's been babbling more, mostly at night,and using a "b" sound amidst all his "ah"s. I love it! And to top it off, he slept through the night last night! It's been a good week since that's happened.

To sum it all up. I love my life! I feel so privileged to be married to Jacob and have the opportunity to raise Steven. And through the gospel of Jesus Christ, we can all live together forever. With that joyous thought, how can I not be giddy?

...Is It Teething?

After the New Year we moved Steven into his own room, his snoring was starting to bother Jacob. Well ever since then Steven has been getting up one or two times in the middle of the night hungry. I'm assuming that it has something to do with the two new teeth he has or maybe a growth spurt. I'm just hoping he doesn't make a habit of it! This morning, I was going to see if he would go back to sleep, but then I realized that he had a hungry cry not a sad or scared cry. So I guess for now I'll pretend he is 6 weeks old and consider myself lucky for any sleep I get!