My baby is growing up.

I was talking on the phone with my mom today, and she was asking about the kids. She mentioned that she feels like she hasn't got to share in Isaac's life like she has Jex and Stella. It made me think about all the things Grandparents miss while we live so far away. So... I am going to share with you ten things about Isaac. I hope this will help our family get to know him a little better.

1. He loves to snuggle. He will snuggle with me for hours and is content as long as he's on my lap. When he wakes up in the morning we snuggle for 5-10 minutes with his head on my shoulder.

2. He is very smart. He can say "Mom", and will holler at me when I'm not in his view. He can also find the light, patty cake, and grab your nose when asked.

3. He loves to eat grown up food. His favorite is a grilled cheese sandwich, and without teeth no less. He is a great eater.

4. He's not in any hurry to be mobile. He likes to just sit and play. On the other hand, he is very busy. No movement involved... but he manages to get his hands into everything.

5. He loves people watching. If he is tired or hungry he can forget all about it when a crowd of people (especially kids) enters the room. He will just watch and smile.

6. He loves to play in the water.

7. He is bashful and also a flirt. We will smile at you and then bury his head in my shoulder.

8. He is a very happy baby, with the most adorable laugh.

9. He is ticklish on his sides, and he can't contain his laughter.

10. He is too busy to let us read to him (I try, but his hands are really involved) He loves when we sing to him. He will let me sing and rock him for 15 minutes or so.

We love you Isaac!! I hope this helps you know more about this wonderful addition in our life. I am sorry we have to be so far away. Even though our lives are so far apart, our children love their grandparents, even Isaac!!

AHHH!!

There is nothing I hate more then living in a mess. I know that this will be our circumstance for the next few weeks or so as we transition. We have got most of the boxes packed, and we feel very organized. We will have Jonathan's graduation to attend this weekend. Monday we plan to pack the truck, and then we are off early Tuesday. I am so ready to be settled, and to enjoy the summer with my kids. I must say that I could never live in a cluttered place. This is making me crazy. Does anyone have an extra anxiety pill I can have?

P.S. I love you!!

This is my new favorite movie. Jonathan so kindly watched 2 chick flicks with me this week. It was our anniversary. We watched "27 dresses" (very predictable, and a little cheesy). Then last night, we watch "P.S. I love you." If you have not seen this, I highly recommend that you rent this movie. It has such a wonderful message, and just makes your heart melt. This is how love should be. We should love the people in our life with all our heart. Make sure that you have a box of tissues handy. Enjoy!!

P.S. This song by James Blunt is my new favorite. It is from the movie.

It's Official

We signed our life away today, and we are officially home owners. It feels so nice to have finally closed on our house. My friend Krysta told me, "just take a big deep breath until closing day because anything could happen between now and then." That is what I did. I have been holding my breath for 6 weeks. I am glad that it is all done.

I feel so blessed, and I know that Heavenly Father has a hand in where we end up. What a blessing to be in a position to buy a house. Heavenly Father loves and blesses us everyday.

It was such a great day to close!! Happy anniversary. What a great present. After nine years of marriage, we own our first home.

Congratulations Jonathan(home owner)! Thanks for a great gift, and providing for our family.

Nine Wonderful Years!!

Jonathan, I want you to know how much I love you! Thank you for sharing these nine years with me. You are a wonderful husband, and father. I feel so lucky that you chose me!!
Happy Anniversary Jonathan!!
I love you!!