The Big Day!

How fun it is to wake up on a beautiful Easter morning. With 3 kids I tried to not first think of the Easter Bunny. I quickly pictured in my mind that wonderful First Easter morning when our Savior had risen. How blessed we are to be apart of His church and to have that knowledge of His Resurrection. I am so grateful for the Atonement. As we took off to church that morning I treasured the last few moments I had to sit next to my husband during sacrament meeting. Or maybe it was the last few moments of somewhat of a peaceful sacrament meeting! As he was called to be the second counselor in the bishopric, he stood up, put his suit coat on and off he went up to the front. It has now been 2 weeks and as I ran into a member of the stake presidency after church today I did not hesitate to let him know I did not care so much for the new calling! He laughed, gave me some good encouraging words of council, and wished me luck! I just keep telling myself...THE GOSPEL IS TRUE!!!!

A much needed reminder

How quickly you forget the importance of spending time with just one child. Jackson and I have been by ourselves for the past 4 hours. We went to the mall, grabbed a burger, went to the park, read books, had a bath, shared a ham sandwich and not one melt down! We have had fun. I do have to say he is wondering where everyone else is! He keeps saying "Daddy, Daddy, Bubbba, Sissy." I hope that I can do this more often with each of my children. Sometimes you just get so caught up in routine that you forget to do special things with each child. Today was a nice reminder! I love my Jackson :)

"Dots"

The other day Shaun (Daddy) was giving Emma her bath. She told him that she wanted more hot water. Both Shaun (II) and Emma love HOT baths and showers! Shaun turned it up a little bit more cause Jackson was going to have a bath with her. She then said, "Daddy, if you don't get the water hot then I will get dots! I don't like dots Daddy!" When she got out of the bath she then showed Shaun her "dots". She had chill bumps all over! Today as well, she was getting in the van when she said, "Mom, its cold, I have dots, see!" It's cute to listen to your children as they continue to learn new things about them and the world around them! I have not yet told her that they are called chill bumps! I guess I should, but I think it's cute because she is so serious!

Tribute to Amberlynn Night!

We love going out once a month as friends. Friends come and sometimes go and we always hate that part. This was my dear friend Amberlynns last time out with us before her trek across the way to Arizona. We went to Skopelos and had a nice dinner. We hope to see her back in 7 long years! We love and miss you Amberlynn! I will try not to erase her phone number from my cell phone!!!

Family Picture Attempt!

I must say to begin, Jackson HATES the beach! I was soo excited to have Amberlynn take our families pictures at the beach. We could not, sorry, Shaun could not put Jackson down or all of Pensacola would know about it! Its a good thing that I have a great photographer, or I would not have many good pics. During our session the Blue Angels flew over for a quick practice! It was pretty cool to see. Our family is growing. I can't believe how big my children are getting! I am so blessed to have 3 healthy, happy, smart, loving children. Hope you enjoy the very few I was able to select for this collage! Thank you Amberlynn for taking them for us!! You are a blessing to us, we love and miss you!

Jackson at 11:30 pm!!

We decided to take Jacksons crib down about a week and a half ago. The first few weeks of this wonderful transition is always FUN! Jackson, like I have previously stated, is nothing but a DADDYS BOY! Only Daddy can take him to bed, only Daddy can do anything when Daddy is home! Well, he is doing pretty well, I think, staying in his bed. The last few nights I guess Shaun doesn't think so! Last night he woke up at 11:30 and was outside our door saying, "Daddy.....Daddy....DADA.....DADDY!!!!! After Shaun took him to be several times, he asked if I would try! Oh yeah...I already knew how that was not going to work. So I open the door and said "hey baby, let mama take you back to bed. I don't think I even got that short sentence out before he was arching his back screaming for his Daddy! This part I thought was cruel, Shaun took him from me and said, "don't get out of bed again or mama will take you back!" My jaw dropped, I could not believe that my husband was saying that. He just laughed, but, the real sad thing to me, but funny to Shaun is that he did not get back up! Jackson is such a sweet baby. I can't believe that he will be 2 in less than a month!

Mardi Gras Parade

So, you know me, Mardi Gras was in February and it is April, but here are the pics! We had a lot of fun with our friends the Whitings and the Schoonovers.

Fun Pregnancy Pics

Okay, so I just learned how to do a collage. I will definitely have to practice on making them cute, but here is a simple one. My good friend, Amberlynn, and I went out lally gaggin around one day! She took a few pregnancy pictures to help me remember this fun time in my life. We are so excited to add another sweet baby girl to our family. The kids enjoy feeling her move and do her somersaults! Emma especially can't wait for her birth. I think we buy something for her just about every time we are in Target or at the mall(courtesy of Big Sister!) I love being a mom!

My little reader!

Shaun has really enjoyed Kindergarten this year. His uncle Jon got him Dick and Jane for Christmas. It took him awhile to start reading it but once he started he whizzed right through it. He was so excited to get to page 100! I just can't believe he is reading. I swear I was taking naps and coloring with 2 recesses, and only going a half day when I was in Kindergarten! I am so proud of him. He is now half way through a Disney Pixar Story Collection book. He plans to finish this one during his spring break this next week. Way to go Shaun!!! Love you