Sunday, November 30, 2008

Birthday...

OK so I was supposed to have already posted some Birthday pictures, but I haven't. I am slow and I apologize. Today has been filled with pending time with the family and playing games together. It reminded me of times I spent with my brothers. Just some highlights from yesterday, James first birthday. I woke him up in the morning and sung him Happy Birthday in French and English, but through out the day he heard it in Latin (Aunt Brynna), German (Grandmom and Daddy), Spanish (Daddy), Arabic (Daddy), and Portuguese (Daddy). I thought that was pretty cool. We also took him to JcPenny for some photos and we were disappointed. We got there at 3:30 for our appointment, maybe we were two minutes late. There was a family waiting already to go, but they weren't on the list and the mom was going to wait until a place opened. They told her she was next then informed us we were really next. It was about 3:45 or 3:50 when the four clock showed up. This Pennys has one studio. I asked online for an hour appointment. I decided it was time to leave. I was really upset because I wanted some pictures for his Birthday and I even dragged his Grandpop away from a major football game to go. It was really upsetting, but at the mall we were able to do something really cool. We got on the elevator and I noticed this little boy on the elevator. It was odd because it was us and two black women and he was white. I asked them if he belonged to them and the lady was like no. The lady then thought the boy got on by accident, but there was a line of people to get on and no one tried to stop him. She took his hand and walked him over to a lady once we got upstairs. The black lady was a little nit high strung or like hyper. I don't know, but Adam's mom watched her. The lady took the boy over to a white lady on the bench and the lady was like he is not mine. Then the little boy kept saying his mom was in different stores. All this was going on in about 30-40 seconds. I saw a cop as the lady was coming back our way. She took the boy over to the cop and Adam's mom went over too. They talked with the boy for a few minutes and almost instantly the mother shows up being escorted by a police officer. I thought the mother was going to cry. She was trying to hold it all in. She said that he had done this kind of thing before. It was really scary. We had no reason to get on that elevator. We were just trying to stop being upset about the Penny's photo studio. We had just been looking at Santa and I noticed a train upstairs. We went on the elevator to "check out" the train. We really had no reason to be there, but I know it was to help Owen and his mom get back together. I know that God answers prayers and that he knows were certain things are even when we don't. He also knows what we can do wen prompted to speak up and do what is right. Ok so this was supposed to be about James' Birthday. SO James got this Lighting McQueen pushy car thing and when he saw it his face glowed. He loved it instantly. It was cute to see. My favorite birthday present was the book my mom made for him. It was so cool to read and to show off to everyone. I think she is an excellent writer and I hop e to be as good as her someday. Now back to the party. In Adam's family they have a tradition that on the First Birthday the Birthday person gets his own cake. I decorated a blue monster on James cake. He was not to sure what to do with the cake. I think he got more on him and the floor then in his mouth. It was so cute to watch. Today we watched the video and James started to smack his lips. He smacks his lips when he is hungry. He wanted some. SO we gave it to him. He only ate a little bit yesterday. I thought that was really cute too. I will post pictures and such later. I am to tired to night. We just finished putting up all of our Christmas ornaments and decorations. It is always fun to see the ornaments and tell the stories about them.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving Photos


The turkey is ready!









James is getting into the Christmas spirit.












He hugs the little cow.














I just thought I would add this film of James "walking" a few days ago. He is getting pretty good at moving around and he will soon be up and everywhere. It's cool to see him get bigger. I wish he could have enjoyed his Thanksgiving dinner, but he has been sick. He has trouble swallowing. He has had a lot of formula and Pedialyte to eat.

Thanksgiving

So we saw Santa at the end of the Thanksgiving day parade which means Christmas has finally started. It is nice to begin this joyous time of year. This morning we went to the local high school to play football. It was so much fun. I got smacked in the face and my inner lip got busted, but I am good. Adam got hurt pretty bad. He jammed his pinky finger and brushed it. Hopefully, he will be ok because we don't have insurance. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and remember that these moments can last forever in our memories don't waste them, but treasure them.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Adam's sister

We are waiting for the arrival of Adam's sister who is coming home for Thanksgiving. She has been out at BYU. It will be nice to have everyone here for the holiday. Adam has not been home for Thanksgiving in like five years. I know he is excited that everyone will here together for the holiday. I am excited to be here even though I miss my family a ton. There is going to be a football game on Thursday and I hope I get to go. I am a little hesitant because we don't have insurance, yet. James has been sick and we haven't been able to go to the doctor because of insurance. We think he is getting better, well at least we hope. The poor kid keeps slobbering everywhere and he has to wear a bid all the time because of it. He is such a cute kid. Well last night he wasn't so cute. He was up most of the night just crying. He was miserable and so were we after an hour of straight screaming. He might have screamed longer, but I also might be exaggerating. It was a long time and we were very tired after a while. We survived and so did he. This afternoon he slept from 11-2:30 pm and I couldn't believe it.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Dino quilt














I have been going to this quilting group. I started to go not because I quilt, but because I wanted friends. Sounds a lot like why I started to go to scrapbooking. I now have some very nice friends. I made my very first quilt. It is a rag quilt and since, I didn't have enough fabric I made it a lovey for James. You know what it was the exact size for him. He grabbed it when it was done and put it up to his face. I was so pleased. I learned a skill through Enrichment and passed it onto my son. I am so grateful for the small groups that the leaders of the Latter-day Saints church made for us women. I guess God knew what he was doing.
(I thought I took a picture of James and his blanket, but I didn't. Sorry.)

Friday, November 21, 2008

Mr. 70's man



This was an outfit that Adam wore when he was James' age. He has a big belly and short legs. He looks way cute.

To see a picture of Adam wearing the same suit in December 1984, go to Adam's Blog.

Darth and the Toilet











About a week ago I had this great idea. I wanted to make a toilet out of legos for my brother-in-law Greg. He is an eleven year old lego fan. He always gets told to brush his teeth and make his bed. So I wanted to make him a lego toilet. I was joking about it one day and Adam googled lego toilet and low and behold on you tube was how to make it. SO I made it and added a little touch of my own. He was pretty impressed. I think I am cool now.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Almost walking

I know I have written twice today, but I had to include this while blogging was on my mind. James is on his way to walking. He is scared to let go of my hands. He has stood up several times and then quickly fallen onto his bottom. I think once he gets over his fear of walking without holding onto something we are going to all be in tons of trouble. Nap time will become sacred time.

My bubbly










This is my beautiful sister. I love her a ton. Right now she is residing the great state of California. I thought I would tell her that I love and miss her. I also think she is great and that she can do anything her heart desires.

Leaves my true love













I had to include these pictures playing with his leaves. He loves them so much he had to taste one. Yummy!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

The park and stuff


I went for a walk today at the park. I got lost going to the park, but I made it in one piece. I went around the park half-way when I got James out of his stroller. He loves to swing. I wanted to give him the opportunity before he feel asleep to swing. He is so cute. I took him down the slid a few times. He thought that was great, but his favorite part were the leaves. I thought he was going to eat all the leaves he could find. A few weeks ago I took James outside and let him play in the leaves. I think that is were he acquired his love for leaves....


So that entry was like a week ago, but I had it in my draft file so I thought I would post it any way. So Adam kind has a job, but not really. The head HR guy from ADP said he was just waiting for a CFO to sign the paperwork to hire him on. We have been waiting since Wednesday to hear back from someone. I am getting antsy. I have my substitute teacher seminar on Friday. Once I go to that I will be giving each school I want to work at my resume. We need money and with Christmas coming up and all. I also want to at some point see my family. We will get there.

James is growing up so fast. He ate egg and hash browns today. He gobbled them up like a little turkey. He loves to throw balls and play with this little car track things his grandparents found in the attic. The last two Sundays he has worn Adam's old suits. If you hadn't noticed James has long hair and in the suits he looks like he has time warped back into the 70's. The suits are plaid polyester. He looks way cute. In a few weeks he will be getting his first hair cut. sniff sniff. I love his hair.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Job interview

I have a job interview tomorrow! I am so excited! I hope that one of us gets the job tomorrow. My mother-in-law bought me some nice pants and shirt for my job interview. Thank you! Every little bit helps. Stay tuned for the results......