New Tricks everyday

Jax is at such a fun age right now.  Everyday he learns something new.  He is into EVERYTHING these days too.  This week he has learned how to help me with the dishes.

 He has also learned that pulling the dishwasher door down and standing on it, allows him to reach things on the counter.

He has also learned to play peek-a-boo

 "Are you still playing"

 "BOO"

 He has learned what fun playing playdoh is with your big brother.

 And of course he learned what playdoh and all the playdoh tools taste like.

 Jamis is really enjoying having a playmate.  They are so cute together.  I love listening to them 'talk' to each other at night. 

On Tuesday the 8th he took his first step.  Every night Devan and I give him "walking lessons," something Jax has never been a fan of.  As soon as he realizes what we are doing, he refuses to let his feet touch the ground.  Well he let his guard down once as we were passing him between us and he actually took a few steps unassisted.  He hasn't done it since, but we're still practicing.  A little more confidence and he'll be off and running.

He is also saying "momma momma."  Devan isn't convinced that its purposeful, but I am.  About every 2 mins during the day we'll crawl up to me saying, "momma momma" or he'll say it if I walk by him and he really doesn't say it any other time.  Its totally purposeful!!! 

Oh, we sure love this kid.

The difference a Year makes

Can you believe the difference a year makes?  Makes me want to cry.

 Feb 3, 2012

Jan 16, 2011

Happy Brithday DEVAN!!!!

Happy Birthday Devan!!!  This year we celebrated our Daddy with a great family party.  We are so proud of Devan and all that he does for our little family.  Can't wait to see what your 34th year brings you!!!

Random January Moments

Jamis still loves going to open gym at the Gymnastics center.  This last week I was finally able to talk him into jumping off the "high jumping thing." 

Of course I couldn't get him off the rest of the time.

 Jaxon has finally caught on the the wonders of the Gymnastics center.  These were the best pics I could get of him the entire 2 hours.  First time EVER he has wanted nothing to do with me. 

 It has been the warmest, mildest winter ever.  I am not complaining though cause we can still go to the park all the time.  Lately Jamis has become quite the little tree climber as well as picture poser.  "take a picture of me mom"  Of course Buddy still comes along for all our adventures.

 For the last year or so I've been trying to get Jamis to try a sandwich with no success.  He wouldn't even look at them.  Then today everything changed.  He asked to make his own and.....

 he LOVED it!!!  Now I finally have a PB and J lunch buddy.

Jamis has a best friend

 It seems like as soon as Jamis turned 3 something clicked in him and he is all about FRIENDS.  It is so cute seeing him play with kids at the park or talk about friends when we are driving around.  He even as a best buddy, Eli.  These two are quite the little pair.

 We went to the temple with Eli's family and the whole day the boys would walk around holding hands.  What a treat to be able to sit next to each other on the drive home too.

 Whats better than a bike ride with your buddy?  A bike ride with your buddy on matching Lightning McQueen bikes!!!

 Its so fun watching Jamis make memories with his first best buddy.

The morning after Jax's party I decided to let Jamis have at it at the rest of the birthday cake for breakfast.  You would've thought I gave him the moon. 

At least I didn't have to be tempted by it for the next several days.

Happy Birthday Jaxon!!!

 I can't believe my little miracle baby is already ONE year old.  How fast time flies.  It literally seems like we were still praying for the little bundle to find his way to us.  Now he is crawling on everything, climbs on chairs, eats everything he gets his hands on to, weighs in at 28 lbs, and has 12 teeth.  He loves to go to the park, be pushed around on the tricycle, but the best thing is still Mom.  At times I swear he is trying to crawl back inside me.  He is developing such a sweet personality.  He gets so excited every time he sees his Dad or big brother.  He is quite attached to his Binky and his polka dot blanket.  Everyday with him is quite the adventure.  To celebrate what an amazing year its been, we had a little birthday bash under the sea style.

The prince waiting on his throne for his guests to arrive.

I had so much fun decorating.

The birthday cake and Jaxon's very own smash cake.

Jamis was so excited about the party and helped with every little detail (he kept begging for the party to start already).  The only thing he requested was birthday hats.  He was so excited to help make them all. 

We had lots of food.

 Jamis and his best buddy Eli ready to party it up.

 Sweet little Chloe and Ali in full party mode 

 Momma and the birthday boy

"Something good is coming huh, mom"

 Dig in little man

This is good stuff 

And I'm spent

Nicely done Jax, nicely done.

Everyone else wanted in on the action too.

 Our in house clown and his balloon magic

 Hailey tried to give Jax birthday hugs, but he wasn't having any of those girl germs.

What a great day and fun party.  Happy first birthday little man.