Jenna seems to be already planning her escape along with practicing her attitude. I LOVE this age, she is so funny and the things she comes up with really amaze me.
This is a recent conversation:
Jenna - If you don't let me eat dino nuggets for dinner I will NEVER EVER live here again!
Me - Fine, where are you going to go?
Jenna - I'm going to go to California.
Me -Good luck with that. Go ahead and go...
Jenna - But Mom, I'm not REALLY gonna go to California, I was just kidding. Can you drive me to India?
Mom - No, we can't drive to India honey.
Jenna - But I promise I'll be good in the car!
I love that kid!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Happy New Year!!!
Welcome 2011! I'm claiming this year as my year! I turn 30 in October of this year and I'm determined to look cute, be fit, and happy!
New Years Eve was low key spent with some friends and their little boy. The kids wanted to stay up so bad for New Years...and they DID! We couldn't believe it. We were prepared to do a pretend countdown, but they were troopers! We said Happy New Year,had a toast of champagne and sparkling grape juice, and Jenna promptly announced, "Ok, it's time for bed!"
Sorry these pictures are so small, they are from my phone.
Jenna and Bailey in their celebration gear
Jenna at about 10:30 pm, still going strong!
Erik and Jenna as the countdown on the TV was down to one...HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
New Years Eve was low key spent with some friends and their little boy. The kids wanted to stay up so bad for New Years...and they DID! We couldn't believe it. We were prepared to do a pretend countdown, but they were troopers! We said Happy New Year,had a toast of champagne and sparkling grape juice, and Jenna promptly announced, "Ok, it's time for bed!"
Sorry these pictures are so small, they are from my phone.
Jenna and Bailey in their celebration gear
Jenna at about 10:30 pm, still going strong!
Erik and Jenna as the countdown on the TV was down to one...HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Jenna's birthday and Christmas!
Jenna turned four on December 19! She is getting so big. We celebrated her birthday from December 11 - 24, I think she was a bit confused, but of course, not complaining!
Christmas was also great, visiting with all the families, and the kids got beyond spoiled. Jenna LOVED opening presents and decided that "Grant wouldn't mind" if she opened his for him too!
Grandpa S. reading Jenna one of her new books. She is a book worm!
Celebrating her 4th birthday with Grandma S., I don't know who was more excited!
A Tinkerbell birthday cake!
I'm FOUR years old!! YAY!!
Jenna and me...with one of her classic goofy faces.
Grandpa GG (81), Kristyn (29), and Jenna (4)! Celebrating three birthday's at once! There was a lot of singing and candles that day! What a great tradition!
Jenna LOVES her Tinkerbell couch from Aunt Kourtney and Uncle Tim! Looks cozy!
Grandma GG and Grant!
Erik and his Mini Me...Grant!
Christmas was also great, visiting with all the families, and the kids got beyond spoiled. Jenna LOVED opening presents and decided that "Grant wouldn't mind" if she opened his for him too!
Grandpa S. reading Jenna one of her new books. She is a book worm!
Celebrating her 4th birthday with Grandma S., I don't know who was more excited!
A Tinkerbell birthday cake!
I'm FOUR years old!! YAY!!
Aunt Kristyn and Jenna coloring a Tinkerbell T-shirt...fun!!
Jenna and me...with one of her classic goofy faces.
Grandpa GG (81), Kristyn (29), and Jenna (4)! Celebrating three birthday's at once! There was a lot of singing and candles that day! What a great tradition!
Jenna LOVES her Tinkerbell couch from Aunt Kourtney and Uncle Tim! Looks cozy!
Grandma GG and Grant!
Erik and his Mini Me...Grant!
Santa came!!! We had to go check when Jenna got up at 6:30, she was upset she didn't hear jingle bells and thought Santa didn't come. Thankfully he did come, and brought lots of presents, including that great doll house!
Another year down!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Dear Grant,
Dear Grant,
First, I'm sorry...you are over six months already and I'm SO behind. So, a little catch up, at your three month doctor appointment you were 14.2 pounds and 24 3/4 inches long. Your six month appointment is next week, so I promise to post the new updates.
You're getting to be such a big boy. You're so happy and love to laugh, smile, do raspberries with your mouth, and watch your big sister. Your downfalls are naps and spitting up. I really hope the spitting up gets better soon, my couch, clothes, and carpet can't take much more.
You're almost sitting on your own, everything goes into your mouth, and you're now eating fruits and veggies. You love eating and show an interest in anything we're eating or drinking too. In fact, I can't hold you and try to drink coffee or diet coke anymore, you grab for it, and you're strong!
I love cuddling with you and remind myself everyday that you're my last little baby, and you're getting so big so fast. You look just like your dad and everywhere we go people say that.
Even though life is harder now with two kids, we wouldn't change it for the world!
Dear Jenna,
Dear Jenna,
You are now 4 years old! I cannot believe it, I often find myself looking at you in awe that you're my daughter. You're so smart, beautiful, funny, dramatic, creative, outgoing, and so much more. I'm so proud of you and the little person you are becoming. You make me laugh on a daily basis and say the funniest things. The things you come up with are so beyond your years at times.
You are the best big sister Grant could ever ask for. You love him so much, you are his protector, and biggest cheerleader. This is all true, unless he's spitting up on you, which he still does VERY often, then you say, "Grant, I am so frustrated by your spitting up all the time!"
I'm trying to bottle up all the love and cuddles you give your Dad and me. You're so emotional and loving. In fact, for your birthday wish you told us you wished that you family could stay together forever! How sweet honey!
You had your four year doctor appointment and are still in the 90th percentile for height and weight. It's only a matter of time before you will be taller than me. Your weight is 40.5 pounds, and your height is 41.5 inches.
In the past few months you've grown up so much! Here are some pictures of what you've been up to.
A flower girl in Uncle Brent and Aunt Christie's wedding!
You were so excited to wear your wedding dress and get your hair done.
You and the bride. You thought she was a princess and when they were married you asked if Uncle Brent was going to turn into a handsome prince.
Getting ready!
Halloween - my little Cinderella!
You and Grant at school before the Halloween parade. Grant was not loving his costume at all.
You, Bella, and Logan. There were a lot of princesses that day!
Our pumpkins, you had lots of fun carving and eating the seeds.
Your birthday party with your friends at Tumble Time.
Just a little dramatic while everyone was singing Happy Birthday!
You are now 4 years old! I cannot believe it, I often find myself looking at you in awe that you're my daughter. You're so smart, beautiful, funny, dramatic, creative, outgoing, and so much more. I'm so proud of you and the little person you are becoming. You make me laugh on a daily basis and say the funniest things. The things you come up with are so beyond your years at times.
You are the best big sister Grant could ever ask for. You love him so much, you are his protector, and biggest cheerleader. This is all true, unless he's spitting up on you, which he still does VERY often, then you say, "Grant, I am so frustrated by your spitting up all the time!"
I'm trying to bottle up all the love and cuddles you give your Dad and me. You're so emotional and loving. In fact, for your birthday wish you told us you wished that you family could stay together forever! How sweet honey!
You had your four year doctor appointment and are still in the 90th percentile for height and weight. It's only a matter of time before you will be taller than me. Your weight is 40.5 pounds, and your height is 41.5 inches.
In the past few months you've grown up so much! Here are some pictures of what you've been up to.
A flower girl in Uncle Brent and Aunt Christie's wedding!
You were so excited to wear your wedding dress and get your hair done.
You and the bride. You thought she was a princess and when they were married you asked if Uncle Brent was going to turn into a handsome prince.
Getting ready!
Halloween - my little Cinderella!
You and Grant at school before the Halloween parade. Grant was not loving his costume at all.
You, Bella, and Logan. There were a lot of princesses that day!
Our pumpkins, you had lots of fun carving and eating the seeds.
Your birthday party with your friends at Tumble Time.
Just a little dramatic while everyone was singing Happy Birthday!
Wow, it's been a while...
Time flies when you're having fun...or at least when you're really busy! I've had a nagging thought in the back of my mind for months now...I MUST update my blog. Not only to keep friends and family in the know of what's going on with the kids, but this also houses my documentation of stories, pictures, changes, and more, of the kids.
Every night we get the kids down, wash bottles, prep for the next morning, and then finally get a breather, which sometimes includes eating dinner at 8:00pm. At 9:00 the thoughts start going through my head, I should work out, I should blog, I should clean, do laundry, pay bills, etc... All I want to do is sit down, relax, and breath for a minute before crashing in bed.
I will do individual kid posts soon, complete with pictures. We are all doing well busy, had a great Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (yes, it's been that long since I've wrote). I'm getting ready to start grad classes again in January, so add one more thing to the list, and as of right now we're all healthy (knocking on wood.)
Stay tuned...
Every night we get the kids down, wash bottles, prep for the next morning, and then finally get a breather, which sometimes includes eating dinner at 8:00pm. At 9:00 the thoughts start going through my head, I should work out, I should blog, I should clean, do laundry, pay bills, etc... All I want to do is sit down, relax, and breath for a minute before crashing in bed.
I will do individual kid posts soon, complete with pictures. We are all doing well busy, had a great Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (yes, it's been that long since I've wrote). I'm getting ready to start grad classes again in January, so add one more thing to the list, and as of right now we're all healthy (knocking on wood.)
Stay tuned...
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Dear Grant and Jenna,
Dear Grant and Jenna,
This is just a quick letter to let you know I do realize I owe you both letters, updates, and pictures on the blog. But, the truth is, I can't keep up with my life! I try to tell myself not to worry about my never ending to do list and to enjoy every moment I have with the two of you. I know I will get adjusted and things will get easier, but for now, I can't do it all.
My organization obsession is only lending me more stress right now. I have multiple lists on my memo pad on my phone. Long term to do's, regular to do's, to buy list, groceries, etc. Each night we get home from work and are busy nonstop. We make and feed bottles, make dinner, eat dinner, give you both baths, try to pick up in the inbetweens, play time, getting ready for bed, read books, put you to bed. Then we clean up, wash and prepare bottles for the next day, maybe finish laundry or go through paperwork for daycare, maybe sit on the couch for a few minutes of tv, then go to bed to do it all over again. I know this is nothing special, and every parent goes through it, but I still feel the need to explain it to you. The math just doesn't add up, going from one kid to two is more than double the work... What in the world did I do before I had two kids when I thought I was busy?!
With all that said, I love you both more than anything! I try to play with you, remember these times and enjoy the moments when we are all together. My ultra organized self may have to take a back seat to crumbs and dirty burp clothes on the floor, screaming filled car rides, birthday cards getting sent late or not at all, and a crazy life where I'm never able to catch up.
But, I wouldn't change a thing. In the words of Jenna, after realizing she and Grant both slept all night long the other night, "We sure are great kids."
Yes honey, you sure are!
This is just a quick letter to let you know I do realize I owe you both letters, updates, and pictures on the blog. But, the truth is, I can't keep up with my life! I try to tell myself not to worry about my never ending to do list and to enjoy every moment I have with the two of you. I know I will get adjusted and things will get easier, but for now, I can't do it all.
My organization obsession is only lending me more stress right now. I have multiple lists on my memo pad on my phone. Long term to do's, regular to do's, to buy list, groceries, etc. Each night we get home from work and are busy nonstop. We make and feed bottles, make dinner, eat dinner, give you both baths, try to pick up in the inbetweens, play time, getting ready for bed, read books, put you to bed. Then we clean up, wash and prepare bottles for the next day, maybe finish laundry or go through paperwork for daycare, maybe sit on the couch for a few minutes of tv, then go to bed to do it all over again. I know this is nothing special, and every parent goes through it, but I still feel the need to explain it to you. The math just doesn't add up, going from one kid to two is more than double the work... What in the world did I do before I had two kids when I thought I was busy?!
With all that said, I love you both more than anything! I try to play with you, remember these times and enjoy the moments when we are all together. My ultra organized self may have to take a back seat to crumbs and dirty burp clothes on the floor, screaming filled car rides, birthday cards getting sent late or not at all, and a crazy life where I'm never able to catch up.
But, I wouldn't change a thing. In the words of Jenna, after realizing she and Grant both slept all night long the other night, "We sure are great kids."
Yes honey, you sure are!
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