Play time!

I think it is so much fun when your child is old enough to run and play because that means that you get to play with them (or maybe that's just how it is for me since I am still a little kid at heart)! But here's what we've been up to lately:

Having fun playing at the park with Jax's cousins

He loved being a big boy going down the slide by himself

Then he put forth all of his effort to try and climb up the slide (but he never moved an inch)

At home Jax is constantly "reading" and bringing books to read while he climbs in your lap and waits for you to read to him. (He also loves to be in his toy box)

Jaxson got his own little chair (just like daddy's) that he can climb on to relax

Little helper

Jaxson is such a big helper now. He always tries to get everything out so he can do whatever it is we're doing. I haven't decided yet if that is a good thing or not.

He helps mommy sweep (1st with his broom, then he steals mine)

Helps do the dishes...(or just takes everything out)

He helps cook dinner by getting out all of the pans and utensils

He helps mommy lift weights,

and daddy do pushups.

Then he helps Daddy rest his tired legs

Finally, he helps everyone stay entertained by modeling (or possibly just streaking)

What a good helper he is, huh!?

Fun with family in California

About a month ago we went to California on an unexpected visit to go to Brandon's Great Grandma Winnie's funeral. Besides the unfortunate reason for the trip, it was great to be there. We always love going to California for several reasons, 1. To see our family that we always have so much fun with, 2. Because it is always warm and beautiful there, 3. We always have fun shopping sprees there (even though we never need them)!

Jaxson had so much fun with all of his family...

He loved seeing G-Lo and Nino (Grandma Lori and Great Grandma Marilyn),

and some of his Great Aunts and Uncle.

He loved banging silverware on the table with Great Uncle Mike.

But most of all he loved playing with his cousins.

His favorite thing was tackling Brody (sorry Brody, you can get him back someday). But luckily they became best buds!

We can't wait to come back and see everyone again! Love you all!

One year old? Already?

Wow, it is amazing how time flies. It seems like yesterday when I was in the hospital giving birth, I can't believe that my little baby boy is already a year old! But, I must say that even through the hard times, the sad times, and happy times, I will cherish each and every memory I have from his first year of life. Jaxson is such a sweet, happy little baby (he'll always be a baby to me) and he is so smart and already has the cutest, most fun personality I have ever seen in a little kid. I can't wait to cherish the memories we will make in his years to come. WE love you Jaxson J., Happy Birthday! Here is a little glimpse of Jax's life so far:

Jaxson leaving the hospital, 2 days old.

First smile on camera.

A few months old.

Getting bigger.

Playing at about 6 1/2 months old.
First time at the beach, 7 1/2 months old.

The busy tornado begins... 9 1/2 months old

Happy Birthday little one year old!


Jaxson had so much fun wrestling with his cousins and playing with his toys at his birthday party!

A little peek of the sports cakes I made for the big day


Jax digging into his basketball cake

Luckily we caught it before it fell. And by the way, he didn't really eat all of the cake that is gone, we started picking at it after awhile.

Mission accomplished


All smiles at the end of the day on his pow, pow, Power wheels (I think Brandon was more excited about this than Jaxson was)

Happy Birthday baby J., We love you!

Merry Christmas

I love Christmas! Christmas is such a wonderful time of year. I love the Holiday spirit, the joy and kindness that people share, the time spent with family and friends, and most of all the celebration of our Savior Jesus Christ and his birth. I am so grateful to be able to celebrate my Savior's birth and to share the Christmas spirit with others. It is the only time of year that I can actually notice a difference in people as they try to be giving, loving, and more Christ-like. If only it were Christmas all year long...

Anyway, this Christmas was especially wonderful this year since we were able to spend it as our own little family in our own home. It was so much fun! Also, we were able to have a beautiful white Christmas! But, Jaxson could have cared less about opening his presents, but he enjoyed them after they were unwrapped and most of all he enjoyed all of the time he got to spend with his family!

Jaxson got a lot of sports toys and daddy was so excited that he liked them.

However, he was more excited about climbing on his toys than anything.

He wasn't the only one excited about his presents though...cute shoes for everyone!


We went to Gramma and Papa's for Christmas dinner and they dressed Jaxson up as a reindeer.

Then we had a whole other Christmas! Thanks Gramma and Papa for spoiling me.

I spent a lot of time these past couple of months making a memory book for my mom and dad about their grand kids and I was so excited to give it to them. Everyone else enjoyed it too! It was the best present for me to see them enjoy it so much.