Jeppsen's

2011-12-19T14:01:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!!

The year has flown by and I have realized the older our kids get the faster the time goes by.

Mady is 9.5 and is in the 4th Grade and has straight A's. She just finished her first Basketball Season and Loved it!! She is a head taller than the other girls, BUT She is so TIMID and feels like everyone should have a chance to have the ball. This makes for very frustrated parents. Our Pre game pep talks go as follows. Mady be aggressive!! Be MEAN!! TAKE THE BALL from them. YOU WANT the BALL, Stand Right in front of them they can't see around you or over you. BE MEAN!! She just laughs at us and says OK. But she's too nice (like her dad) She hasn't developed her competitiveness yet. She practiced every day and has really improved her skills. She is really turning into a Young Women. She's Polite, and kind, and wants to Please everyone.

Miss Brooklyn 7.5 is also doing very well in school. Straight A's and is quit the speller (as is Mady) She is in the advance spelling group. The words she comes home with amaze me. She comes home with 100% weekly. She is so Tender hearted, and wants to help and be friends with everyone. Except when it comes to her 3 year old brother. She wants to be the BOSS. And Jay isn't going to listen or be bossed around by anyone.

JAY BRENT (Constantly called by his Full name).... is a handful. This 3 year old just might do us in. He has all of his dads personality. He can be the rowdiest rambungtions destructive little boy. But then he can just melt your heart. He's Smart... Athletic... Funny... and WILD. He keeps us on our toes. He has started a little preschool that he really enjoys going to twice a week for 2 1/2 hours a day. Mom looks forward it too.

Jet is the sweetest baby we have had.. I look forward to him waking up in the morning. He is so lovey, and smiley. He's the only baby that has really loved his mama more than dad And I LOVE it. Although He likes his distance from his brother. I can't say that I blame him.

He has recently been to the Dr. and we were told to Fatten him up. Half and Half in his milk, and butter in his food. He gained a pound in a week and has been 'bulking up' (As Jappy calls it) ever since. He hasn't decided if he wants to walk just yet. Although the last 5 days he has been taking a good 5 wobbly steps at a time, and is getting into more cupboards and pulling things out lately. It won't be long now till I have him to chase too.

Jappy is BUSY. He is constantly on the GO. Between Work, Bishopric, and Us He rarely gets a Break. He LOVES his job and the people he works with. He has had a fantastic year with the bank and we are looking forward to another great year!!!

I am lucky enough to be home... Some days I think it would be so much easier if I had a job.

I'm figuring out how to keep everything organized and everyone happy. Sometimes it's a loss cause. I help teach Jay's preschool once a month and I'm really enjoying it.

We LOVE Where we live!!! We have wonderful Friends, A GREAT Neighborhood, And a WONDERFUL Ward. We Have Truly been Blessed this Year. We look forward to what the next year brings!

We love company so if your headed this way we always have a place for you.

EXTRA EXTRA

2011-11-13T14:59:00.000-08:00

READ ALL ABOUT IT ... JET IS 1

My Sweet Boy at this age You
Clap your hands
Give kisses
Crawl fast
Open cupboards and dump things out
Nod your head yes and no
Point
Blow Kisses
Dance to the Music
Scooting around the Furniture
You love your mama,
Very Ticklish
Sleeping through the night.
Loves the Bath/ shower
We LOVE our Jetty Bug. We can never get enough of him.
Happy Birthday Jetty!!

Halloween2011

2011-11-01T19:37:00.000-07:00

Carving Pumpkins is not high on any of our lists. We opted for the SHARPIES. But I thought our kids need to experience real pumpkin carving. So we chose the smallest one to cut into and let them experience that. Jappy said he would have nothing to do with it. I was lucky enough to get to clean it out.

Mady and her crazy hair. It was crazy hair day for Red Ribbon Week.

Jay made up his mind a month before Halloween that he wanted to be BATMAN. My Girls however changed their minds several times not committing to anything until the very last second. (They do this every year) I have a group picture on my phone that will be downloaded at a later date. Sorry.

We had the ward trunk or treat on Saturday then on Monday we did the real thing. Some friends of ours make doughnuts in their garage to give out instead of candy, so we headed to their neighborhood. And Oh GOOD GLORY they were delicious!!!! So Delicious in fact I have made them twice since then.

The Kids got LOADS of CANDY and had a really fun time. Jay Cracked us up... He was so anxious and excited to go. The thought of people giving him candy and all he had to do was stand at their door. I love Holidays with Toddlers everything is so exciting/magical.

2011-10-09T15:51:00.000-07:00

We participated in the Annual Diabeties walk in Logan UT with our Niece Jessi. We look forward to this every year. This Year it POURED for most of the walk. We were SOAKED. But it made for a good memory. After we finished the walk Jessi planned a lunch for everyone. During Lunch she made an exciting announcement. SHE'S PREGNANT!!! We couldn't be more Happy for her and Bryce. They are going to be wonderful Parents.

We have Matching shirts for the walk. Jessi had special ones made up for her and Bryce that Said "PREGNANT" on them. It took us a little while to realize what they said. But after we figured it out the Happy News spread like Wild Fire.

Several weeks ago Jay and a couple other neighbor boys were found in our garage. They were sitting around Jays bike along with a pile of skrew drivers and hammers and what ever else they thought they needed to "fix' Jays Bike. They were so CUTE. There was nothing wrong with it, but their "fix it" had kicked in. Come to find out the boys had ventured house to house to do the same to the other boys bikes.

Jaymon, Jackson, Jay

Jappy has taught Mady to Mow the yard this summer and she has caught on and does a really good job. Jappy's mom had a mower she didn't need anymore so she gave it to us. Now that we have two Mowing the lawn is a BREEZE. The BEST part?? I haven't had to mow ALL SUMMER!

We made a Fort today or a "FORK" as Jay calls it.

Jetty bug is 11 mos this week. He's giving kisses claps his hands, stands on his own for a few seconds, says Mama, and Dada, plays peek-a-boo and is just plain ADORABLE!!

Jay's First Day of JOY

2011-09-08T14:28:00.000-07:00

The Girls are in school and Mr. Jay started Pre-school....Well JOY school. A group of mom's have gotten together and we will each take a turn teaching. He goes two times a week 2 hours a day, and the first week went well. It's a class of all Boys so at times it could be interesting. But for now it has gone well and he looks forward to going. Oh Happiness for Me!!!

Walking to School.
Jay is commonly none around our house as the 'Devil' He's very busy and just seems to find trouble in the midst of his business. So We have started to call him a 'Little Devil' Well that was until 2 days ago.

Our Bishop has challanged our ward to read the Book of Mormon finishing it by the end of the year. So we are giving it a good run at it. We were reading the other morning before school, when Jappy read apart refering to the Devil. Jay's ears percked up and with a serious look on his face said "Hey I'm the Devil" Jap said No your not and kept on reading Jay said again ' Ya dad I'M the DEVIL' . Oh Dear we are going to need to stop calling him that. Not the best parenting we've done' I'm finding that we should write a book of things Not to say TO or a AT your children. A lot of what we say comes back to bite us. I should dedicate a post to it.... Maybe someone could learn from my mistakes that way.
*We wouldn't change a thing about Jay. Even when we think he's DIABLO.

First Day of School 2011

2011-09-01T13:35:00.000-07:00

The Girls started the 2011 school year, and they had a GREAT First Day.

Mady has started 4th Grade in Mrs. Mcateer. Brooklyn is in 2nd Grade with Mrs. Semons(this is her first year teaching)
They have been so excited to start school again at Syringa.

I'm not so sure I'm ready for my Helpers to go.

Girls Camp '11'

2011-08-15T15:10:00.000-07:00

I made it through another Girls Camp. We had a BLAST, as always. It's a lot of work to Get ready for a week of Camping with 14 Young Women. But Totally Worth it. It was a Hawaiian Theme and we did lots of fun things with it. We had a Luau, Made cute Sandals, Wore Flower's in our Hair, Learned the Hula, and Wore Coconut Bras.

Our Ward Leaders Lela Ned, Me and Megs

McKaiya and Alyssa catching up on much needed sleep.

Jane working on her craft at the Tiki Hut and she's sporting the Shorts that we made for camp this year.

Doing Hair. Jori and Cassidy

We had a competition to help the girls with their certification. The Leaders from the stake put together a team. We Totally Kicked the Girls Trash It was Super FUN. And we were able to get to know each other. We live in a GREAT STAKE.

Keryanne, Tiffany and Jori Teaching/ Reviewing the Dance with the Mortimers The Girls/ Leaders did a Mob Dance So FUN and CUTE.

Ned Tied the girls to the Hammock. HILARIOUS

And the Girls cheering on the teams during the Mt. Girl competition.

July in Review

2011-07-31T14:50:00.000-07:00

Classic Jay moment. In the NEIGHBORS Cooler.

We spent the weekend of the 4th in Arbon with our nieces and nephew's . And as always Loads of FUN. We played in the water, rode all the fun toys, played games late into the night, shot guns, lit fireworks, looked for snakes, caught butterflies, and really enjoyed our time together
Jessi put together a Top Shot Competition. We chose our gun the distance and the target. We spent the entire afternoon shooting things up, trying to out do one another.

Ying and Yang Did everything together. Even sharing their Ring POPS. Are'nt they so SWEET?

We set off fireworks and had our traditional Roman Candle Dual. I look forward to this every year. It's NOT at all safe but very entertaining. We Laugh so Hard until our face hurts. Jappy barely missed Catastrophe by the skin of his teeth. GOOD TIMES....

Jessi and Brenda's Baby Nora -Kasen fell asleep on Bryce's lap. It was hilarious He didn't want to lay back on him and when Bryce tried to lay him back he would wake up.

The kids had a small water fight. Jay loved shooting everyone. Poor Brielle did not appreciate being squirted. Jessi was protecting her. Jay didn't mind shooting her either.
This Is a Classic moment all of my kids have with Dustin. He is so good to them. He's going to be a Great Dad some day.
Watching the Firework SHOW I took a group picture with everyone lined up but it's hard to see. Fun Weekend Larsen's Thanks for letting us Crash the PARTY.

My Brother and his wife had their FIRST BABY!! We were all shocked when he came 2 mos early. But he is healthy and growing like a little weed. We were able to spend a weekend in Salt Lake with ALL of my Brothers. We made it a Sampert REUNION. We spent an afternoon at the pool, had a birthday party for my younger brother, ate at 'IN and OUT',went to a drive in movie, shopped a little, and did a little bit of temple square (in the pouring rain). It was nice to spend time together,and let the cousins get reacquainted. We have been lucky to see them twice this year but I'm sure it will be awhile before we all get together again.

I ran my third 5k of the summer. I signed the girls up to run the 2.5K It was fun to do it together. I think I have Jappy on the band wagon for the August Run.
Mady needed a victorious Cool Down.

2011-07-14T21:46:00.000-07:00

I'm feeling behind, and disorganized in every aspect of my life. So for now you only get pictures.

We just did them this weekend at our newest nephews baby blessing. An update on all family happenings soon.

Glory Days

2011-06-12T14:28:00.000-07:00

Malad High School, Jappy's Alma Mater had an Alumni Football game. Jappy was so excited to get those pads on again. He had a BLAST and thankfully didn't hurt anyone. It was fun to watch him play and to see him reconnect with old friends. He hung around after the game and had several players stop and tell him "You still HIT like a BRICK WALL" He couldn't have been more thrilled to think "He still Had it" Even after 20 Years.

Jappy and his Nephews Austin and Dustin. They were lucky enough to be on the same DOMINATING team.

Jay LOVED watching his Dad out on the field. And insisted on wearing his gloves and Jersey after the game. He still has not taken them off.

The kids in each of the nephews/dads Jersey.

While eating breakfast this morning Jay thought that I needed a recap of the game last night.

"Mom, Dad run and catch the ball." "Mom, Dad run and TACKLE him" "It was SO AWESOME"

2011-06-09T14:50:00.000-07:00

Well I think Summer is coming. The Girls have been out of school for a week and a half and it has rained almost every day. We have tried to fit in a few outdoor activities between storms. We have dusted off the bikes and gotten some excercise. Took the kids Hiking, Lunch in the Park, Dad's baseball games, and lots of walks around the block. We have gone to the library several times for books and activities already, it's turning into our home away from home. We have managed a few cleaning/organizing projects. I'm hoping to continue the battle on CLUTTER!! I'm ready to donate, throw away our Junk, and organize the rest.
We enjoyed a Lightning Storm the other night. We grabbed our chairs and huddled in the garage and watched Mother Natures Light Show.

Jappy is busy with 2 baseball teams, His Calling, Work and trying to fit in time for the Kids.
I Just finished my second 5K. It was a lot tougher than last months race but I did Great and even managed to shave off several minutes on my time. Last weekend I attended Time Out for Women with Friends. We had such a great time together. I am so Lucky to have met such Fun, and Caring Women. I do love those Girls and there is NEVER a Dull moment when we are together.

5K

2011-05-18T09:33:00.001-07:00

My friend Megan is training to RUN the RAGNER which is a relay from Logan to Park City

Upon her announcing this CRAZY endeavor a group of us decided to Train along side her in hopes to lose unwanted baby weight.

In preparing there is a 5K race each month during the summer that we will participate in together. And at the end of the summer a 10K. Hopefully this will give me incentive to KEEP GOING. It has been really fun to have people share in the same pain, and struggles. I am not a runner, I don't like to run but it has made it so much FUN to run with friends. I Love these Girls. L to R Megan, Me Leslie, Jen, Misty *After the race. Misty is a personal trainer and is incredibly fit. She ran the 10K. We were all SO Happy that she didn't Run with us. She would have put us to shame. Jappy and my mom brought the kids to cheer me on to the finish line. It was a really great and empowering feeling. I think the Next race we will have even more people in our finish photo. I've been recruiting!! The More the Merrier!

Jet Six months

2011-05-12T09:06:00.000-07:00

My Baby is Half a year old.

He is growing and changing each day.

He weighs 18 lbs. and is in the 71% (His rolls have rolls) He's a healthy chunky Baby

He's a really easy going baby, who loves to be held. He is sitting up, eatting rice cereal, sleeping in the crib, grabs things and puts them in his mouth, laughs and smiles,babbles, and rolls over. He prefers sleeping in his bed rather than in someones arms. One thing he is NOT doing is sleeping through the night. He gets up once, but will scream for hours if I don't go get him. I'm working on it.

WE LOVE U JETTERS!! Happy Half Birthday!!

FAMILY

2011-05-03T19:11:00.000-07:00

The WHOLE Family was able to meet in Coeurd'Alene to mourn together. It was Fun to be Together for the week even if it was for such a sad occasion.

We played games, did karokee, ate tons of food, drove 4wheelers, had an Egg Hunt, drank lots of pepsi, played baseball, had a Birthday Party, took LOTS of pictures, and stayed up WAY to late, and were able to visit with Family and Friends that we hadn't seen for awhile.

2011-05-01T18:55:00.000-07:00

This past month has been difficult for our family. We had two very special family members pass away. We are so Grateful for the time that we had with them. Especially grateful that we were able to see them both 3 weeks prior to their passing, and spend quality time with each of them. I am thankfull for the knowledge of ETERNAL FAMILIES.

2011-04-11T07:46:00.000-07:00

This has been the scene at our house for the last 5 days. He has done so well. He's been easier than I imagined. I set the timer for 20 mins and when it goes off he'll say "mom the timer tell me I gotta go potty" (I feel like I'm training the next Pavlov dog) We are so PROUD of our 'BIG' Boy!!!

Spring Break 2011

2011-03-30T07:38:00.000-07:00

We got to Go to Coeur d'Alene during Spring Break. It was full of non stop FUN. Nana and Papa spoiled us ALL. The kids were especially spoiled and suprised when Papa rolled out a 90 4wheeler just for them. They were really good about wearing their helmets and being careful. But they did get daring and learned how to shift within a day and just had a lot of fun.

Jack needed some attention. He wanted Jappy to pick him up. and when he didn't he started climbing on him. Jappy didn't take the hint.

Jay wasn't big enough to ride it this year. But I bet next year he'll be a wild man on it. But he was content riding everything else with wheels.

Coeur d'Alene got a grant to build a HUGE Gym. it's called the Kroc Center. It has two pools the kid pool and then an olympic size pool, several work out areas, plus rooms for aerobic classes, and dance classes, kid and teen rooms with video games, a movie room, huge rock wall, and so much more I can't list it all. The kids really wanted to swim so we spent and afternoon there. We saw lots of people we knew and had a chance to catch up on them and their families. I really wish Pocatello had something like that for families.

We went to a new Fire Station and had the GRAND tour. The kids loved getting in the trucks and trying on the fire helmets, and meeting the Arson Dog. We got to see him in action, he did a little demonstration for us. It really amazes me what they can train them to do.

We also took some time to visit Friends and Family, that we haven't seen in awhile. The girls cried all morning the day that we left. We made it home in record time. We would have liked to sleep in till noon the next day.

2011-03-07T14:32:00.000-08:00

The last 2 weeks have been filled with Coughs, runny noses, sore throats, fevers, and R.S.V.
My poor Baby was SICK. We had his oxygen tested and thankfully it was high enough to avoid being admitted to the hospital. It was a tiring week. He is back to normal, but he still thinks he needs to sleep in my arms. He was spoiled before he was sick, But NOW........He's the king of the Castle.
He still has hair and I've cut it a few times. He's Mr. Chunky weighing in at 15 lbs He's smiling, and we get closer everyday to getting him to laugh. He is such a snuggly baby. We are enjoying every minute of him.
Jet 3 1/2 months

Jay's favorite game. Shooting the girls headbands in the air.

The Girls have been home from school because of sore throats and fevers. They seem to be on the mend, and I'm hoping they can return to school tomorrow.

Mr. Jay.................... Everyday is an ADVENTURE!!

He is in the 'WHY' stage and its making us crazy. But is so fun to hear him talk like a big kid. I heard him yelling at Brooklyn the other day. "Ooklyn come here, I show you something" and "It's ok Baby Jet, it's ok" "Mom, I hold you" "I need an issue (tissue)" And he asks me if he can play with friends when he goes outside. It cracks me up everytime.

D+C Hitched

2011-02-23T07:25:00.000-08:00

Presenting Mr. and Mrs. Larsen
Nevermind the strange look on Cami's Face. She really was Happy.

The little partners in Crime. They have missed each other.

We had a GREAT Weekend in Logan! It seems strange that our Little Dustin is Married. But he couldn't have picked a better person.

I didn't get a family picture. Jet wasn't feeling well and it was very cold.

We are so happy for Dustin and Cami. It was good to be in the temple together and remember our own Sealing. And to be with the Family.

2011-02-17T15:45:00.000-08:00

We had some company this week. Nana and Papa came for a visit. Jay entertained them with his wild ways. I think it's going to take them some time to recover from this visit.

Papa took a shift with Jet so that we could get in a game of Mexican Train.

The weather has warmed up and then got cold again. Jay's itchy to be outside.

2011-02-03T15:38:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Bug!!!!

Brooklyn Celebrated #7 princess style

We had a princess Tea Party. They ate, did a craft, decorated cookies made cotton candy and Danced. We only had a handful of girl. (Moms request.) They had a great time with lots of giggles. That's the way Birthday parties should be Easy for mom but still Lots of Fun for them.

2011-01-16T14:31:00.000-08:00

Well, I have done it. I have survived my first month and a half with no husband on Sunday. I defiantly CAN NOT say that I have done it on my own because I have had A LOT of help. I do however get everyone ready and I have not been late yet...Oh I take that back once and it was during the opening hymn. We have some pretty fabulous, Wonderful, Thoughtful. Loving friends that sit close by to help with a hungry baby, or restless toddler. Sunday would be a lot harder with out them. We feel so Blessed.
Jet is a Chunky Monkey...Weighing in at 13 lbs 4 oz. He's in the 92% for his age. That makes Dad very happy. He's starting to smile and coo and can focus in on our faces. We took him in for a Dr. appointment, and we realized he had an ear infection. He's been a little grumpy but is recovering quickly.
He is such a good baby.. He's sleeping 5 hours at night at once and then will eat and will sleep for another 3. We have no complaints.
Jet 2 months
Jay on the other hand has been finding his way into our bed at night. I really Dis Like my kids sleeping in our bed. No one gets any rest. We do take him right out when we realize he's there, but we haven't come up with a solution to keep him from getting in our bed. I'll take any advice you have. He is however pretty sweet with Jet, and constantly wants to hold his hand. Each night before bed Jay gets a book read to him and we pray as a family. Last night Jappy was reading him a children's Church book and Jay pointed to a picture of Jesus (Without any prompting) and said "Jesus Christ" Then he wanted to pray and did it on his own. Jappy could only understand the beginning and the end, but he did it on his own. It was a sweet moment. Sweet moment are what we CLING to.
He knows when he is in trouble and will run to us throw his arms around us and Say " I sorry Mommy" I really think he just plays us. Who can get mad at that? But then again we could yell and scream his name or tell him to stop and he can ignore us as if he was deaf. Once again I'll take any advice. He is nothing like my girls when it comes to discipline, or when we tell him "No" He really doesn't care about consequences. Please tell me he'll grow out of that.
I took the boys out for the first time by myself last week. I had to go to the grocery store only for a loaf of bread. So I could make the girls lunch and run it to the school. I thought I could handle it.. Boy was I wrong. Jet was in the cart and there wasn't room for Jay so he walked with me.. Walking is what he didn't do. He RAN through the store zipping in and out of people and down the aisles. I wasn't sure if I should chase him or stay with the baby. I stayed with the babe and tried to stay calm. And when he would come back to me I'd lecture, and bribe him and walk 10 more steps and he was OFF AGAIN. I do have a monkey leash that he will be wearing from now on IF I EVER decide to leave the house again. Like I said we CLING to the SWEET moments we have with him.

We put is energy to use. I love this picture. He loves his Hat. Anytime he goes out he has to have it on. We had many cars slow down to admire him in the front yard. We get lots of comments on how handsome he is in it.

Girls are back at school and we are trying to find our routine again. It's not easy when they've been out for so long. They've gone to school a couple of times with out their hair done. Oh well.. at least their clean and fed before they leave!
I feel so behind in everything I'm hoping that one of these days I'll feel like I've got it together. I hate the feeling of being scattered and chaotic.
Jappy is busy with his calling and work. I'm ready for things to settle down. The Gym is starting up their weight loss challenge and Jappy and our Nephew Austin are going to give it another GO. They weigh in next weekend. Then it's healthy eating for the Jeppsen's.
We are excited for a New Year. We have made a list of things that we want to accomplish as a family this year. So far we have started the New Year better than the Last. We are hoping it gets even better.

Christmas '10'

2010-12-27T08:07:00.000-08:00

Christmas 2010

We made it through another Christmas. Jappy took the week off and we got all our Christmas shopping done 3 days early. We kept it low key but tried to do something special each day. We actually got out and looked at the lights this year, made gingerbread houses, made treats for neighbors, wrote letters to Santa, and read lots and lots of books. The kids were fun to watch opening their gifts. It makes it so much fun when they are so excited about everything and anything.Girls in their Jammies

Jet 6 weeks Isn't he SWEET??

He slept from midnight to 7 this morning. I'm sure it was a fluke thing. But I do feel refreshed!!

Jet's blessing weekend

2010-12-10T20:22:00.000-08:00

We had a full weekend of Fun and special events. Since most of my family was together so close to Christmas we decided to celebrate it early. We started with a big dinner, made a Gingerbread house, and then moved into the living room to open gifts. The kids were SPOILED. It was so fun to watch them open gifts. Jay was hilarious!! I love this age for Holidays. Uncle Jared gave him light up shoes and he stomped all around the living room. Aunt Cathy and Uncle Bob gave him a wooden train set that he LOVES!! He would have played that all night if we would have let him.

The girls also got shoes from uncle Jared and lots of fun clothes from Aunt Cathy and Uncle Bob, and Snuggies from Nana. Among so many other things those are just the ones I can remember.

To ensure that we were on time to church everyone had an assignment Sunday Morning. Everyone did a good job helping me get the kids ready and we were still late for church. I'm going to be in trouble doing it on my own.

After Jet's blessing Jappy was set apart for his calling then most everyone came back to our house for cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate bar. It was a super fun afternoon, with super good food. I highly recommend a hot chocolate bar. It was SUPER EASY, and was so good on a cold winter day.

Our niece and nephew

Uncle Jared got the kids a cotton candy machine. The Adults had just as much fun with it, and testing all the different flavors we could make

Waiting to open their loot

Jay got that cute hat from Cathy and Bob. Oh he's CUTE in it!!

The Gingerbread house

It was fun to have everyone and I appreciated their help with preparing food, entertaining kids, and cleaning up. I'm going to miss everyone this Sunday, for sure.

Jet at 2 weeks

And He shall be called........

2010-11-18T13:17:00.000-08:00

Jet David Jeppsen

I took these this week with the help of my assistance. My mom and Jay

Jeppsen Boy Birth Story

2010-11-16T21:28:00.000-08:00

I was induced on Friday and we had a wonderful fast delivery. I love labor and delivery. Just everything about it. Only because I get the drugs I'm sure. My Dr. broke my water @ 8:30 am my drugs at 9:30 and I delivered at 10:24am. With one push. He had a cord issue that the Dr. had to cut before he came out. The baby's face was so bruised because of the quick delivery, and the tight cord. He was purple for the rest of the day The nurse assured us he was breathing even though he looked like he wasn't. Amazingly enough his face cleared up by the next morning.
The baby sleeps well at night and is eating good. (I'm REALLY PROUD OF MYSELF nursing is hard for me) He's such a sweet baby and we have all instantly fallen in love with him. We do Not have a name yet. We are working on it. We are down to two names. We thought for sure we would know it when he came but we are still struggling but we are getting closer. :)

The kids love him and we are all adjusting to having a newborn. Jay is very good with him and loves him. Surprisingly enough he doesn't get jealous but by the end of the day he misses his momma and wants to just be with me. I miss him too.
We are all well and I'm feeling really good. Almost back to normal. actually.
Among the exciting news of having a baby We had other news. 2 days before I had the baby Jappy was called to serve as the first counselor in the bishopric. I kept telling the stake that it was really bad timing, surely the Lord could have better timing. :) Sunday's are going to be interesting for awhile with a newborn and a wild two year old. To say the least. I should not complain. The bishop has his 8th on the way and the other counselor has 6 the last being just barely 1.
Thankfully we have a fantastic ward full of wonderful people whom have become great friends and have offered to help in any way. I have one more Sunday off and than let the 'fun' begin!!

Baby BOY Jeppsen

2010-11-14T19:10:00.000-08:00

Baby Boy 7 lbs 11oz born 20.5 in @ 10:24 am Fri Nov 12, 2010

We're Cookin Now

2010-10-25T13:54:00.000-07:00

Jay likes to play with anything. Especially if it has to do with dumping out drawers.

The Girls participated in a Health week at school. They learned healthy tips each day and then on Friday the whole school participated in a 1 mile fun run. It was fun to cheer the kids on to the finish line. It was even better to see them make healthy choices through out the week to prepare for it.

My brother and his wife came for a visit this last week, which we all enjoyed. I think they might have needed a couple of days to recoup after entertaining us all for four days. We CRAFTED, SHOPPED, SEWED, WASHED BABY CLOTHES, PUT TOGETHER THE CAR SEAT, and FIXED a LEAKING SHOWER. That's not mentioning all the games played, movies watched, and books read to the kids. Looking back it might have been a little more work than they had anticipated. But we sure appreciated all the help and company that went along with it.

Jumping on the trampoline and Miss Lilo enjoying a little peace and quiet in the sun while Jay napped.

Crafting, and a Morning Movie

Jay loves his Uncle BOB. Anyone willing to wrestle, and be rough and tough jay is easily attached to. I saw Jay tackle Brooklyn outside and I opened the door and yelled at him "To be nice or he had to come inside" the next thing I see was Uncle Bob holding out his hand for a HIGH FIVE. I can't wait for them to have kids so that we can return ALL the Favors!! :)

I had a Dr's. visit and everything is well and moving right along. I'm dilated to a 1 and I have contractions all the time. Nana will be here on the 11 of Nov. I'm still planning on being induced on the 12. I'm not sure if the kids are more excited about her visit or the baby. I'm feeling good. I can't complain. Tired? YES. But what Mom isn't? Hard to Breath? YES But when you gain 30lbs in a short amount of time who doesn't? Sore back? YES. Once again Thank you 30 lbs.

BUT, I am enjoying my last couple of weeks with the soon to be BIG BROTHER.

Expired/Infected

2010-10-13T18:09:00.000-07:00

We've been infected with colds/pink eye and ear infections the last 2 and a half weeks. Three cheers for cold and flu season. Although Jay and I got our flu shot this year. We'll see how we do from here on out. The girls and Jappy have been unscathed but for some reason Jay and I are the only ones that have been sick. Jay had his 2 year check up and all is good. He is average in all his measurements. Jappy really wants him to "BULK UP" Oh silly DADDY.
I have recently been summond to Jury Duty . My very first time, and its the week I'm DUE. (I have an induction date Nov 12, 5 days before my due date) Upon filling out my paperwork found out that my drivers license is expired and has been since JANUARY. Even further more I have lost my license, its been MIA for about a year. I'm really lucky I haven't been pulled over. Thankfully the ladies at the DMV are so sweet. I was in and out of there with in 10 minutes. That's darn good service. Not only that but after they took my picture she let me look at it to see if I approved of the picture. It was the BEST experience at the DMV EVER!!!
I'm mostly happy that I didn't have to take a test, pay a fine, or go to JAIL.

Conference

2010-10-03T09:57:00.000-07:00

I love low key weekends. I swear that doesn't happen enough. We played dominoes, played with play dough, worked on a puzzle, colored, and we didn't get out of our pajamas till mid afternoon. And we hardly had any fighting.

Waiting for his Breakfast. Classic Jay. He is always resting his head in his hand.

I'm hoping this week I can get my Halloween out. The girls don't have school Thursday or Friday. So I should have some good help.

58 Days

2010-09-19T13:33:00.000-07:00

I will be eight months this week and things are going well. Time is going faster than I would like. He will be here before we know it.

My mom keeps asking for a picture so I'm pleasing her. I made a comment to my Dr. Last month of how I feel so much bigger with this pregnancy. She said "Oh no your not, Stick around here for the day and you'll see BIG. I just feel that way or I should say my clothes make me feel that way. :)

Jay is catching on to my ever growing belly and will point to it and say BABY!!

I have seen such a change in him since my girls have started school. His vocabulary has grown, and it just seems like he has caught on to things faster. I Love being home with him.

First Day of School

2010-09-03T13:31:00.000-07:00

The Girls had a Great First Day of School. Mady's in 3rd and B's in 1st. Brooklyn Said she was tired. I believe it. It's hard to go all day. Mady's comment was " It was a GREAT DAY MOM it was the first time in a long time that I didn't get yelled at once " Ya that makes me feel good. Isn't that in the mom description?
They are such good girls I'm really proud of the little ladies that they are becoming! I'm looking forward to a great school year of watching them learn and grow.

2010-08-30T13:11:00.000-07:00

Miss Brielle came for an over nighter. We absolutly LOVED every minute of it. She's sweet, quiet and kept our boy out of trouble. They played so well together. Having 2 two year olds in the house could make someone a little nervous but it was really Fun.

They played on the swing set, Jumped on the trampoline. Talked on toy phones, to each other, Played with magnetic letters, and rode bikes. We were all so sad when her parents came to get her.

I just threw this picture in of our silly boy. Hopefully with having another boy they will do BOY things together and less dress up. :)

Packing it in

2010-08-30T12:14:00.000-07:00

It always seems that we wait till the last couple weekends before school starts to get some last minutes of FUN in. We went to Star Valley to visit Nana and Papa. We didn't golf at all this trip but we spent plenty of time at the pool. Jay LOVED riding the Golf Cart around he never wanted to get out. We played several games of shuffle board and played at the park and rode bikes. It was just a nice relaxing low key weekend. And we saw a moose on the way home. That's always exciting. I don't know how i didn't get any pictures of Nana and Papa.

Then the following weekend we went to Logan for a 5K Diabetis walk. Jappys niece Jessi and Brother in law Alan are diabetic. Jessi thought it would be fun to put a team together and raise money for an excellent cause. It was So fun to be together and doing something good at the same time.

The Team

Jay loved that we all matched his shirt. He would point to his and then to Jappy's and then look at his again and smile.

This walk was a little different in that Along the way they had snack breaks. It Was AWESOME!

just after the first mile they had string cheese, granola bars, juice, water, rice crispy treats. Then when we got to the Half way point they had gold fish crackers, tortilla chips and water. My kind of 5K.

Jessi had shirts made for all of us that said (on the front) Diabetes? (the back) Don't you mean Live-abetes - Jessi's needle junkies.

Jay liked to push the stroller

Aunt Kaylene, Cami, Dustin, Brooklyn, Mady, Kyle waiting for snack #2

Jessi arranged to have a picnic at the park. We played bochi ball, ate, and watched the kids play. Jay wrestled with anyone willing. Mostly Jessi, she's a good sport!

Dustin and Cami isn't she cute?? We just LOVE her!!!

We have decided to make it a tradition. I love these kinds of activities, and the memories that we make in the process.

Happy Birthday Googly

2010-08-12T15:39:00.000-07:00

My baby is 2!!!!
And we are experiencing all that comes with a
2 year Old.

NO is a very prevalent word these days. Along with yelling, hitting, kicking, and throwing himself on the ground. What a JOY!

Happy Birthday Buddy We DO love U.

What our now 2 Year Old is up to;

*Opening doors ,climbing out of his crib, climbs up or on anything grocery store carts included, uses everything as a hat, giving up the pacifier (not willingly) but has done well, loves to put lotion on his hands and have us smell his hands, loves to read with anyone, will read himself to sleep, loves to lay on his pillow at night, he covers himself up, so snug (oh its cute), Wants to know "What happen", Daddy's kisses makes anything feel better, Will wrestle anyone willing,(He plays dirty like his Dad) Turns anything into a Bat and Ball and wants to hit everything, Loves to ride bikes with his sisters. drinks from a cup and doesn't spill 90 % of the time, loves to buckle everything, knows what he wants and doesn't forget about it (stubborn) Shakes hands, high fives, bumps fists with anyone. He loves church for this reason. Goes to Nursery willingly and really enjoys himself. Points out every "BABY" in the store.

He's gotten a little picky with his food but will still eat veggies and fruit and rather drink water than anything else.

We went to the Zoo for his Big Day. We were the only ones there. I let him run wild.

Jay HATED candles on his cake. He cried and yelled HOT HOT and pushed it away. After Jappy blew them out and took them out of his cake he still didn't want anything to do with it. I put him on my lap and fed him than life was good again.

LiTtLe BoY BIG DrEaMs

2010-08-10T07:46:00.000-07:00

I've been trying to catch up on some much needed sleep and I'm finally feeling rested.
Nana came and stayed with the kids while we were at Camp this year. Jappy also went with me. We thought that it would be a nice get away together. But we hardly saw each other. I was busy with my girls and he was really busy with the other leaders and campers. The kids didn't seem to miss us and didn't give Nana to much of a hard time. Although she was worn out. But we are sure glad she was here. We knew that they were being well taken care of.
Just before we left for camp Jappy started a new job. He is now a commercial lender for US Bank, and he's really excited about it. He really enjoys US Bank.
The girls are starting to Gear up for School. Only 2 1/2 week till they start. Nana did some school shopping with them while we were gone. So there are only a few things left for me to do. THANK YOU NANA!!
Jay man is silly and about to turn 2. He has mastered opening doors and climbing out of the crib.
But he is still so much fun!!
I am 6 1/2 mos and starting to feel pregnant. Bending down is a thing of the past, and I get winded easily. I'm on the down hill slide. We still can not come up with a name. Nothing seems to sound right, fit together or agreed upon. We still have time though.
Summer seems to have flown by and school starting is always a bitter sweet. Enjoy your last weeks of summer. The snow will be flying before we know it.

Girls Camp '10'

2010-08-09T07:31:00.000-07:00

I got one more year of camp behind me!!

We had a GREAT week with no real incidents. A little drama but the girls could have cared less. Everyone laughed a lot, got to be silly, stayed up WAY to LATE, Ate really good food, and felt the spirit. I couldn't have asked for anything more.

2010-07-23T20:12:00.000-07:00

We spent the Fourth in Coeurd'Alene again this year. We spent our days relaxing, and playing games. And just doing what we wanted.

Out on the boat Jappy and Brooklyn were the only ones to brave the COLD water.

Playing at the park in the fountains. We really need one here. Playing frisbee golf

Mowing the lawn

Playing fetch with Duncan*Wrestling with Duncan

The old dog handled it well and secretly enjoyed the attention

Our last night we headed for ice cream with Aunt Mae and Uncle John. It was a perfect way to end our trip. Nice Cool Treats and Outstanding company.

The Morning Show

2010-06-28T07:35:00.000-07:00

We have had a fair amount of construction going on behind us. 10 houses have been going up since spring. Jay is loving all the action outside the kitchen windows. Each morning I position his high chair in front of the window while he eats breakfast. He enjoys every minute of his breakfast show.

WHAT??

2010-06-24T09:44:00.000-07:00

I hadn't been feeling well and decided to make a Dr. appointment for myself. We had an ultrasound and sure enough I'm pregnant. I questioned the Dr. "Are you sure?" and I could see on the monitor for myself. "Yep there really is something in there." I am 19 weeks, and the idea of having a baby is starting to grow on me I had another ultra sound today and its a
BOY!
Jappy is ELATED! I'm well............................
Getting there.
This baby is a surprise. Just after we found out (The next day actually) Brooklyn prayed that we would have another baby. Jappy and I just looked at each other in shock. She continued to pray for a baby for 3 1/2 months before we told them. It amazes me how close to the spirit kids really are. The girls are so excited!!!
It has taken me several months to warm up to the idea of having another baby. My hands are full with a certain almost 2 year old. Thus the public announcement so late in the game.. But just think now I'm half way done.
The baby is healthy and has all his major organs and limbs. We took the girls with us so they could see the baby. They have been looking forward to it for weeks. The Babe is due Nov. 16, or there abouts.

Stuck

2010-06-14T13:44:00.001-07:00

I really don't know why I'm surprised when Jay falls, and is bleeding, scratches furniture, breaks everything and anything. But his latest mischief has taken the cake. (for now)
We have a speaker/sublifer that he likes to reach his hand into.
Jappy had just walked in the door from his early meeting when the girls ran up and said Jay was stuck. The Pictures say it ALL

The pacifier was the reason he put his hand in it. He threw it in there then wanted it back

This was after step 2. He calmed down after Jappy got the pacifier out

Jappy spraying Pam in the hole to try and loosen it. NO LUCK. IT was TOO TIGHT.

He got the Black cylinder off and then used Q-tips dipped in butter to get the last piece off. After 30 mins. We were all relieved when he was finally freed.
I hope he thinks twice about sticking his arm in things
I 'm sure this is the beginning of many freak accidents in this little boys life.

HEAVEN HELP US ALL!!

Schools Out for Summer

2010-05-31T13:29:00.000-07:00

The girls finished school!! We are all ready to sleep in an not have a schedule. We celebrated the day with having an ice cream party with the neighbor kids. It was a fun way to end a GREAT YEAR!!

Then we headed to Arbon for a day in the MUD! We ran the gas out of almost every thing on wheels. It was a BLAST. We had to have Smores to end our night. It's TRADITION.

We took the kids on a bike ride on Memorial Day we packed snacks and water and rode our hearts out. What a great way to kick start our summer.

Cousins

2010-05-22T12:32:00.000-07:00

Miss Brielle came for a Slumber Party. The kids had a lot of fun together, riding bikes, playing with balls, jumping on the trampoline, swinging, playing chase and racing cars. She tolerated the 'bull' nicely and squealed and giggled when he would chase her around the house.

She looks a little scared in the buggy but she really enjoyed it.

Mady's Baptism

2010-05-14T20:48:00.001-07:00

Mady's baptism turned out Beautifully!!! We had so many come and support her. We had lots of company for the weekend. Our house at times seemed like it was busting at the seams. We played games, ate a TON of food, and drank A LOT of PEPSI. It was too bad the weather did not cooperate. We planned on several activities that just didn't happen because of the rain. So we spent most of our time inside.
My brother came from Texas with his family. The kids were fun to listen to while playing. I didn't do very good with taking pictures. I'm waiting patiently for everyone else to forward me what they have.

Jay and Great Grandma doing tricks. Oh it was funny and she just got a kick out of him.

Jaiden and Jay and my dad in the back. These two were funny. Jay took on the role of a bully and drove me crazy. He was constantly CHASING Jaiden, wrestling him to the ground and taking his toys away. We had to keep an eye on him. I don't think Jaiden will miss him. Kai on the other hand loved to be with the girls, and they loved to be with him. He has grown into a little boy, since the last time we saw him. We all enjoyed our time with them.
Nana and her Pepsi (in a martini glass) Silly

Mady on her way to the church. The sun was in her eyes. Poor kid
Thank you everyone who and came and gave Mady special baptism gifts. We are still working on Thank you cards. Be patient, she's working on them. We Truly appreciate everyone's thoughts, love and support for Mady.

2010-05-14T20:00:00.000-07:00

Last month we went to Coeur d'Alene for a visit. We had a GREAT time. Camping in the living room, Picnics in the park, a very special baptism of a friend, Playing in the yard with Duncan, a little shopping, Lots of 4wheel riding, good food (as always), game playing, Roasting Smores, visiting with good friends, and just all around good time. Thanks Mom and Dad for always making the kids feel special and SO LOVED!!!

Since we were in town. We made a stop by the bank Jappy use to work at. It was so good to see the ladies, and know that they missed us and our kids. They have always been so sweet to them. Jay came home with a HUGE sucker and he was a MESS. Those sweet ladies just ate him up. Stickiness and ALL.

We picked up sticks around the yard for our fire and Jay insisted on riding in the bucket (sticks and all) Brooklyn was getting disgusted with him, because he made the bucket too heavy for her to push.

We left later than we like to so we thought what the heck lets make a few stop along the way. We drove through Wallace. By our old house, and the pool we spent a lot of time at (it only costs .50 to get in) The Bank, the Bar/Restaurant with the best beer battered fish (For those Bad days:) And Elmers fountain. Its a natural spring that's pretty cool.

We also stopped in Missoula and rode the Carousel. We all really enjoyed riding it. They had a really great park that we spent about an hour at. We picked up a nail in our tire when we pulled into town so the kids and I played while Jappy went to find a Big O. No luck with a Big O but he got it all taken care of and we were on our way again. It was a really long drive. Making stops makes it an even longer trip.

2010-04-23T13:54:00.000-07:00

Mady has chosen to be baptized to start a life anew Following in Christ's footsteps for she knows the Gospel's True. Mady's Baptism is Sat. May 1st @ 10:00.

We FINISHED

2010-04-07T20:51:00.000-07:00

We did it!!! We finished the Book of Mormon as a Family!!! And we did it in 3 mos.

Easter Weekend

2010-04-04T16:16:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful, relaxing Easter full of Candy, Good Food, General Conference, and NAPS.

Our neighbors had their annual Easter Egg Hunt which we nearly missed because I couldn't find Easter baskets, or winter coats. We woke to snow and insane wind gusts. I sent the girls while I wrestled with my wild man. They came home with loads of Candy and nearly frozen.

Jappy had his final weigh in at the gym. He has lost a total of 30 lbs. in 3 mos. We are so PROUD of him. We're sure he wasn't the biggest loser but we don't care. He's looking good and feeling BETTER. He's decided that he isn't done losing weight and wants to continue his diet and exercise. We have really noticed a difference in him, and hope he doesn't lose the fire.

The kids are tired of being inside, and are at each others throats as a result of it. We've had to have LOTS of conversations of loving one another. We are more than READY for the SUNSHINE.

My little prince of darkness (I mean that in the most loving way) seems to find more and more trouble. He's a handful!! We are lucky to have two girls who love him and love to help. There was truly a reason I had him last. YIKES. He pushes anything he can to counter tops, tables, sinks, or water of any kind, so that he can get what he wants. I have had small pools of water in the kitchen, from the fridge water, and LARGE pools of water in the bathroom causing us to call an electrician because NONE of our outlets worked. With how curious he is about everything he better turn out to be a genius and make lots of money and take care of us. It's the least he can do.

While I blogged he figured out the microwave.

Spring Break

2010-03-27T17:16:00.000-07:00

Spring Break was uneventful. The week went by super fast. We got some spring cleaning done and did a few fun things. We spent the night out in Arbon, and went to church and had good food and great company while we were there.

Jessi and Jay having a mid morning snack together. Jay trying on every pair of shoes in the house. He preferred the DIRTY ones.

We took the kids roller skating one night. The girls are getting good on skates. Mady especially. She zips right around the rink. Brooklyn's still cautious but is getting more comfortable with it. Jay liked watching everyone around him until he noticed the games. Then all he wanted to do was "drive"

We did a mutual activity at the rec center where we harnessed up all the youth and they rock climbed the night away. It was a really fun activity and all the kids enjoyed it. (It's hard to please teenagers, we were so glad they all partcipated and had fun) Jappy came to help with the activity so the kids also had a chance to climb. They loved it, and we had a hard time getting them to leave. I couldn't get a good picture of Mady. She was a climbing machine.

19 mos.

2010-03-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

My baby is 19 months He is fully of energy and mischief.

What he's up to: Toothbrush's, it doesn't matter who's it is he uses it. Fascinated with the toilet and throwing things in it. He likes to watch America Funniest Home Videos on mom's lap. Started going to nursery Sometimes willingly and sometimes forcefully. Pretends he's a dog. Pushes chairs, stools, and toys around to get up on things; counters, tables, window sills. He can barely reach the counters, and is constantly getting a hold of cups, knives, scissors. He doesn't get very far as we are right there with him but he tries. Loves baby girls. He's a lover. He wants to be outside, and screams when he has to come in. He loves anything Round or resembles a bat. Loves to empty my cupboards and climb in. When he wakes up in the morning he yells for his daddy to come and get him. He loves to hold the shower head while in the shower and hates getting out. Constantly getting bumps and bruises. He needs a football helmet and pads to wear constantly.

He tries to read and pray. He will fold his arms and babble over whoever is praying . It's adorable!! It makes us feel like were doing something right. He loves attention and DEMANDS it(especially mom's attention) He's slightly spoiled.

Favorite Foods: mini marshmallows, chicken, cereal with strawberries, banana, apples, steamed veggies, anything sweet

Dislikes: milk, he's pretty picky, food that he likes one day he won't like the next.
What he's saying: momma, daddy baby, cheese hi, uh oh, apple, ball, cracker, kitty, fishy, two, nana, Jay, Mady, uh-oh He's trying to talk but it just comes out gibberish.

We LOVE our googly bear. He is such a fun boy, and keeps us on our toes.

2010-02-15T14:02:00.000-08:00

We've made it through Birthday's, Mini trips to Salt Lake, and Holidays.

Our Bug-a-Boo turned 6. We celebrated as a family, with balloons,tea parties, and ice cream, and mini carrot cakes with her class. She is such a sweet daughter who has a tender heart, and genuinely cares about everyone.

My brother and his wife we're in Salt Lake a few weeks ago and we decided to meet them there. We stayed the night at Amber's and let the kids play and run wild. Then Saturday we spent the morning at the Children's Discovery Museum. If you haven't been there with your kids get there. It's Hours of FUN. We had a great time playing with all kinds of fun things. Jay enjoyed having free reign of the place.

We hit some fun shopping places and then met Jared and Grandma for dinner. Then we headed home. It was good to see everyone and spend a little time with them. We are so Excited for them to move closer!!

Mady ringing up uncle Shaggy's groceries, Jay piloting the helicopter

The kids thought the helicopter was cool until it starting making sounds like it was starting. They BAILED out of it so FAST. It was hilarious.
Lunch
We celebrated Valentines with Heart shaped pancakes and eggs and pink smoothies. Heart shaped cookies and chocolate dipped strawberries.
For the girls valentines this year I made pink play dough and cut them into hearts for the kids. Brooklyn's class LOVED it. They got to play with their play dough during school and they thought it was the best day EVER. I'm glad that the Holidays and Birthdays are done for a few months. It will be nice to have a little break. Until April At least Mady turns 8. Everyone mark your calender for the first Saturday in May. She'll be baptized that morning.

2010-01-25T12:29:00.000-08:00

I don't know where the time goes. I can't seem to get a chance to update. We are all doing well. Our days are filled with school, extra kids, work, volunteering at the school, homework, church and church activities, service. Along with the normal cooking laundry and cleaning.
Jappy has had a great month with work. He got on a top 20 list in the country for the most business. He has joined a weight loss competition at the gym. It lasts 12 weeks and he's done really well so far. He's 3 weeks into it. We are so proud of him, He's eating healthier and at the gym 6 days a week. We are seeing a difference in him. I hope he keeps it going, even after the competition.
Mady turns eight in April. Jappy and I felt is was important for her to read the Book of Mormon before she's baptized. We have read every night in hopes to finish within the 90 days. We are on track. It helps to have a goal in mind. Brooklyn gets frustrated when we read. We've had to make some adjustments for her. I found a great picture book that goes right along with what we're reading. It's perfect for her, and helps the rest of us visualize what's going on. Jay on the other hand just likes to distract the rest of us. He throws EVERYTHING! I forgot about this stage. He's also started to experiment with biting. That's been painful for all of us. No matter how we try and punish him he smiles at us or will give us a look like "That didn't hurt" or "oh well" He's going to be tough to discipline.
We still don't have a renter for our house in Hayden. Anyone looking for 4 bedroom 2 bath, Big fenced yard, and 2 car garage. Send them our way. We might be moving back into it and selling our house in Pocatello, if we can't get someone in it. I really don't want it to come to that. I love our house, and where we live now.
We have had a couple of Reality checks in the last 2 months. We have had close friends have near death experiences. Two of them being young moms with babies at home. And recently a friend who had a heart attack and has miraculously pulled through by the power of the priesthood. It has made us appreciate the times we have together. Makes us realize we need to have things in order. And tell people how much they mean to us.
It has made me think of the last time I had an encounter with each of them, what I said or what we talked about, or what it felt like to shake there hand.
I want to try harder to make others feel like I'm invested in them, and that I really do care about them and their family. It's good to have a reality check once in awhile. But I don't want it to happen for awhile.
So everyone Stay healthy, and Safe.

The calm before the storm

2010-01-13T11:33:00.000-08:00

Our Holiday weekend was fabulous, and relaxing. The week after....... NOT SO MUCH
We made a trip to Coeur d'Alene to clean our house there. The renters finally moved out (After living rent FREE for 2 mos, and Trashing it) Aren't Renters LOVELY?
We have a company that is SUPPOSE to check on it, but obviously that wasn't happening. What am I paying them for?? SERIOUSLY.
We got in late Wednesday night and spent Thursday and Friday literally scrubbing every wall and surface. Then Saturday we painted almost every wall and surface. That's not counting the holes, door hanging, and sheet rocking my dad fixed, leaking sinks, Uncle John fixed All 3 of them, and All the windows that Aunt Mae cleaned. It was Truly Disgusting, I will never understand how people could live in such FILTH.
Thank goodness for my mom who had our kids all day, or it would have taken us 3 more days. It was a grueling 3 days, and we still didn't get everything finished.
We could NEVER express our GRATITUDE to everyone who worked tirelessly with us. We were VERY tempted to Sell it. I don't want to have to do this again. But after visiting with our Realtor decided to rent it out again. We will be taking more of a hands on approach with this next renter, and property management company.
Our girls told my mom one day "This is our worst trip to Coeur d' Alene, cause we haven't gotten to spend anytime with Grandpa" So sad I would have to agree with it being our worst trip there. We didn't get to play games, or see any friends, or do anything fun.
We owe our family a ton. After we left on Sunday, they finished the house during the next week. We are now ready for someone to move in. Someone CLEAN PLEASE!

My Dad: I think the paint fumes were getting to him:)
Aunt Mae : The BEST Cleaner and window washer I know

Christmas Festivities

2009-12-26T11:30:00.000-08:00

I love the magic that comes with Christmas!!!
We had a fabulous day of just relaxing! I especially loved that we didn't have to be anywhere but HOME. Or wear anything but PAJAMAS. It was a wonderful Day!

Christmas Eve Festivities

2009-12-24T20:52:00.001-08:00

We made cookies for Santa, cutting, baking, and frosting.

We had our Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner, PIZZA HUT.

Read of Christ's Birth as recounted in LUKE.

Bathed the kids,

Opened NEW pajama's made by their MAMA.

Prepared Santa, and the Reindeers GOODY plate and sent them off to bed.
We are ALL excited to see what Christmas morning will bring.

Nightly WWF

2009-12-20T21:01:00.000-08:00

After Jap gets home and we have dinner. 'IT'S ON'. The kids spend the rest of the evening wrestling their dad. Magoo thinks it's fun to climb on everyone.

Jay didn't like sharing his water with Dad. It was cute to see him push Jappy's head away from his straw.

Fun on the Farm

2009-12-20T20:51:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the Call's they shared a day at the farm with us. The girls got to feed the cows, pet the horses, and drive the 4 wheelers on their own. It was just a relaxing afternoon, with GREAT company.
Dallas and Mady feeding cows.
I think their exceeding the weight limit

Dallas driving on his own, Ace needing to take action, Dallas didn't see the need to turn or stop.

Coal for Christmas

2009-12-18T19:25:00.000-08:00

We still own our house in Coeur d' Alene which is, or was rented. In October we found out the renters wrote a bad check, we didn't think much of it. We just hoped they would get it together and pay their rent. 2 months later they FINALLY moved out. We got a call from the property management company tonight, that takes care of it for us. They said "the carpet is unclean able we're going to need to replace it. AAHHH And of coarse they're going to need to repaint. Seriously people, Why do renters think that they can DESTROY something that's NOT theirs?
Then Yesterday I was driving home and noticed that the girls power wheels was missing from our yard. Some #*@ STOLE IT right out of our yard. GRRRRR
This is just the tip of the ice burg of the last few days. I didn't even get into the 4 WD going out in the Durango, The Honda on its LAST wheel, I got stuck at the bottom of the hill after a snow storm and had to beg a neighbor to take me up the hill. And how my children are Sassy. I had to take the eldest out of Sacrament last week for her RUDE DISRESPECTFULL Attitude. (I haven't had to do that Since she was a toddler)
I'm having a hard time feeling the Christmas Spirit. (If you haven't noticed)
I'm hoping next week is Better! Or I'll Be on the naughty list.

Tis the Season

2009-12-06T22:49:00.000-08:00

Tis the season to lose my mind Fa la la la la la la la.
My kids are good all year long until December. Does anyone else have that problem??
They fought all day today. and I mean fought. Hitting, yelling, stomping. And we absolutely don't allow hitting. So they spent a little time in their room this evening. I bribed them with making cookies with me and then it was a SILENT NIGHT
We had a busy weekend with Christmas parties, and dinners and some Fun activities.
Jessi came and spent the night and watched our kids so we could go to a dinner at the church. She made Gingerbread Houses with the girls, which turned out so Cute. They have a permanent home as the center piece on the table. It just makes me smile when I walk by them. I LOVE when Jessi comes and I know my girls feel the same

Friday morning Jappy's sisters came into town with their daughters and we made candy. It was a full day of mixing and chocolate dipping, and worth it. It's fun to be together and laugh about silly things we do and say. It hasn't happened for a long time, I think we all needed it, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Jessi and B making Carmel

I have some of my shopping done. But still a little ways to go. I don't know when I'm going to do it. Jappy has a full week of driving and late nights a head of him. That means late nights for me.
Half of our Christmas Decor is up. I haven't found the time to finish it. So much to do and so little time to do it in.

Forgotten Carols

2009-12-01T07:44:00.001-08:00

If you haven't seen the Forgotten Carols with Michael McLean your missing out!!
We got dressed up, curled our hair, picked up the sitter for the 'Bear' ,and headed to Idaho Falls. Just Jap and I and the Girls.
We had a great time!!
It was a wonderful way to start the Holiday Season, and remember what the Season is ALL about.

A lot to be THANKFUL for

2009-11-27T22:17:00.000-08:00

We had a fun Thanksgiving this year. Our niece and her husband came for the weekend, along with Uncle Alan. We prepared food, ate to much, watched football, napped, and played games. And of course laughed a TON.
Ms. Jessi in the kitchen making a mess
The boys had a makeover with the girls. They were very good sports about it, and
I believe they still have their toes painted. Bryce being tortured
Jessi and I woke up early to hit the Black Friday sales. It was fun to have someone to shop with this year. And we witnessed some interesting people that morning. We are pretty sure we witnessed a shoplifter flee the scene into the get away car. Jessi was tempted to take an innocent shopper down (if he had the toy she wanted) She eyed his merchandise and decided it wasn't worth it. It was a fun morning and we found plenty of things to laugh about.
Jappy played in his annual turkey bowl, and had a great turnout. Nobody seriously injured. But I do know that plenty of Ibuprofen was taken afterwards.
My girls are VERY animated. Especially when they see the camera.
Our family has a lot to be Thankful for, as do all of you.
Our FREEDOM, and THOSE THAT PROTECT IT.
Our HEALTH, HOME and EACH OTHER
Extended FAMILY that cares about us
OUR FRIENDS that SUPPORT and LOVE US as if we were part of their FAMILY

Uncle Alan's 50th Birthday Party

2009-11-24T11:51:00.000-08:00

We had a suprise Birthday Party for Uncle Alan. We had a 'roast' in his honor. It was entertaining to listen to stories about Alan's younger years, and to remember funny stories.
Decorating

The Roast

Uncle Alan and the Grand kids

Pinata Fun

The kids favorite part was the clean up.

First Snow

2009-11-16T12:16:00.000-08:00

We had our First Snow on Saturday. The Girls were THRILLED.
The snow brought some mighty SLICK roads.
I discovered our 4WD is out on the Durango. Really BAD timing for that to go out.
I spent the day Hemming pants. While Jap worked on his talk for the Spanish Branch (first speaking assignment and they asked him to do it in Portuguese/Spanish) It was a good experience for him to stretch himself.
The snow is starting to get us ready for the Christmas Season. It won't be long now until we have our Lights and Tree up. Our neighbor already has there Christmas Decor up. Jappy asked them "What's the fun in putting up your Christmas lights without Snow and Ice on the roof? Where's the adreneline rush in that?" Oh the things that Jappy Lives for.

B lost a TOOTH!!

2009-11-16T12:10:00.001-08:00

Brooklyn lost her first tooth last week!!!

She was so excited for the Tooth Fairy to visit

15 mos

2009-11-16T11:37:00.000-08:00

We took the "Bear" to his check up last week. He was a complete ANIMAL in the Doctors office.

He is 'technically' in the 40% for height and weight (according to the nurse). The doctor came in and said "oh he's in the 50 ish %" I said "oh the nurse didn't say that she said 38 and 41%". Dr Fulks says "yeah 50 ish"

We LOVE this DR.!!!!

We sat and visited about my WILD man. I shared my concerns for the lack of vocabulary. He said 'He's right on' and to "NOT compare him to what the girls were doing at this age". He did say that he sees him doing somethings ahead of schedule and to not worry.

What Jay IS doing:

CLIMBING up and on everything

Distinguishes between Mama and Dada. and yells for me 'MAMA'

New Signs: Fish, candy

New words: Shoe, up

No is still not a word in any one's vocabulary

But he understands most of what we say to him.

He jumps, spins and RUNS, catches,and throws Everything

Makes church VERY difficult. I'm constantly apologizing to the people around us because of all the distractions we cause, and for the toys that fly through the air.

Likes to Lead the music and Sing

Loves his bed, blanket and pacifier

Mostly sleeps through the night.

Drinks through a straw

LOVES to give babies hugs

Great eater, loves Vegetables, and sometimes even uses his spoon

Empties any cupboard just to climb in it.

Likes to wear the girls hair accessories. Headbands, ribbons

Loves to be outside

Cries when we leave him, but only for a minute

Gets excited when the girls get home from school

We recently bought him a new car seat and it is forwarding facing and he loves it!!!!

He doesn't take his eye off the window he loves to see all there is to see.
The first day it was turned around I would look back at him and he would giggle every time he saw my face.

He is such a sweet and lovey boy. I wouldn't trade him for anything.

King of the Mountain

2009-11-09T11:50:00.000-08:00

The weeks just fly by. Nothing exciting to report. But my mom was complaining about not seeing an update. We had the flu couple weeks ago and I feel like I'm starting to get back in the swing of things.
Magoo climbed out of his crib last week. He hasn't done it since but I'm sure it will happen again. I had laid him down for a nap (or at least I think I did) and went out to get the mail, and when I returned he was wandering the house. I questioned myself "Did I really lay him down?" "No, I laid him down"
I just didn't think he would be escaping so soon. He's constantly trying to get on the table, and gets the biggest grin when he isn't captured before he reaches his destination. A friend of ours has a little boy the same age and he commented on how his little boy is starting to chunk up again.
I said "Jay will never be chunky again, he's too WILD "

"We have had such a warm Fall the kids have spent time outside after school. The girls are so Sweet to him and take him out and play with him, he LOVES it.
We cleaned the garage this weekend. I love it when it's clean. It just makes me happy. We put Summer away, and we are now ready for snow.
Jappy's been playing football once a week with guys from church. They play at the church under the lights. Boys are so silly in that they love to relive the "glory days" Thankfully no injuries or enemies." They All seem to enjoy it. He's also decided to join the Gym. We'll see how long that lasts.

Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T20:54:00.000-07:00

Well we have survived another year of costumes, trick-or-treating, and sugar highs.
The kids had fun at the ward trunk-or-treat. Jay loved having the run of the parking lot. He enjoyed having a candy in each hand and running from car to car.
We only carved one pumpkin. Thank goodness I've decided that carving Real pumpkins is for the birds. None of us like it we just like the end result (and watching Mady gag when she touches the insides). I'm going to joanns on Monday to get a few fake ones for next year.

So Jay was Bam-Bam and I was Betty Rubble and the girls wanted to be cheerleaders. The pics don't do our costumes justice. Jay was adorable with his club in hand. My dress was impressive. I'm pretty proud of my creations.
Uncle Jared is here for a visit. I'm sure every time he leaves here it just reaffirms that he's never going to have kids. Especially after he spends the day with our tornado tomorrow at church. We love when he comes. But sad that those visits are far and few between.

He's one of "THOSE"

2009-10-27T07:50:00.000-07:00

Jay man is full of energy and mischief. I never thought I would have a child like this.
Last night we found him playing with Jappy's phone in the toilet. (thankfully it's insured) My girls NEVER did anything like that. He's constantly emptying cupboards and climbing in. I just heard dishes clinking. I ran upstairs and he's on the table finishing Mady's cereal. AAAHHHH
He is feeling a little under the weather so I would like to think that he would mellow out. BUT NO.

2009-10-18T16:23:00.000-07:00

I've been slacking in my blogging updates.
Last week the girls had Parent Teacher Conferences. Both are excelling in their classes. And they're loving school. I'm enjoying being in their classrooms weekly. It's nice to see what they're doing and meeting the kids they associate with.
We were able to have Brielle come and play a few weeks ago. She's so petite and Jay's such a Bull. He went to play with a toy that she had and she kept yelling at him "don't don't" Jay looked at her confused. He NEVER hears those words around here.
He's not saying a whole lot. He's still waited on hand and foot. We wouldn't have it any other way.
Jappy had a Birthday last week. We didn't do anything extraordinary. We did get a sitter and just the two of us went out to dinner. Which never happens. His birthday fell on Columbus Day so he had the day off. He wanted to do carpool that day so it really felt like it was my birthday, I didn't have to run kids anywhere. The girls love to spend time the their dad and he wouldn't have it any other way.
Work is going well for him. He has been super busy, and has been in a snow storm already. Gotta love Winter (Fall).
Last week was Stake Conference for us and Jappy got a new calling....
He was Called to the High Council. We are shocked, and scared. But I know that he'll do great.
He's over Stake athletics, education, music, and the stake's audit. He has yet to be released from the Elders Quorum. So he has double duty for awhile.
He's a little apprehensive about this new avenue in the church, but excited about getting to know the people in the stake.

I have found myself finding a piece of creativity with in me. I made Jay a cape. It's so cute and he loves it.
Amber brought her clan this weekend to visit and we made some super cute hair bows for our girls, and I made Jay a bow tie. I'm SO PROUD of myself. I cant wait for him to wear it. I finished his BAM BAM costume. He's ADORABLE in it.

Hosebeasts

2009-10-04T19:46:00.000-07:00

When I was in high school I was So lucky to have a great group of friends. We did almost everything together.
One night the boys decided it would be funny to butter our cars while we were all having a girls night (I really think they just were upset they couldn't be a part of our party)
Anyways I was MAD to say the least and I went to everyone one of there houses to let them know how MAD I was. A Few days later I got a CD of songs that the boys put together, telling me how sorry they were. It is my favorite CD. Over the years and through the moves I have misplaced it. So sad. But every song on it has a memory for me; of them.
I was washing the dishs the other day and this song came on the radio. It made me smile and think of the boys. So I added it to my playlist so that now I can hear it often.
I wish we all stayed in better contact, but life gets busy. We all got married,and have kids of our own. But hopefully someday we will be able to meet one anothers families and pick up where we left off. I sure miss you guys. Psychohosebeasts included!

2009-09-28T11:39:00.000-07:00

Jay loves to play and get into things.

I made muffins Saturday morning and he thought he would help himself to as many as he could fit in his little hands. He was pretty proud of himself.

Small spaces have become his favorite place to play.

When doing the laundry he scurries into the drier as fast as he can, because he KNOWS he's not to be in there. He has discovered the lazy suzanne that I keep my pots and pans in. He enjoyed his lil merry go round

He discovered he can climb the chairs. I found him on the couch looking over the banister, down the stairs.

BOYS BOYS BOYS

Inspiring Weekend

2009-09-20T20:13:00.000-07:00

We have had an emotional and spiritual weekend. I spent the weekend in Logan with my sister-in-laws, and nieces for Time Out for Women. It was a wonderful two days there, Listening to the speakers and feeling the spirit so strong. I look forward to these weekends every year to recharge, and remember how important my job as a mother is. It helps me appreciate the blessing that I've been given. I love it and I'm looking forward to next years.
While I was gone Jappy took the kids to Tremonton to reunite with his extended cousins. Jappy's uncle Glade was in attendance, He resembles Jappys dad a great deal. The kids had the opportunity to meet him and get an idea of what Grandpa Jeppsen looked like. It was an emotional moment for Jap. As it always is when we see Uncle Glade. However He did not get any pictures So if anyone took any send them my way.
Today we fasted for a family friend. We felt the power of the Holy Ghost with us all day. Our heart is full of love and gratitude for this young boy, and feel blessed that we were able to take part in a fast on his behalf. We don't know what is in store for him but we know that the Lord is aware of him and his family.

Two weeks ago we took the kids to the state fair in Blackfoot. They enjoyed the animals and lots of fair food. The got to pet a steer, and milk a cow (not a real cow) they did however see the cows get hooked up to the milking machine... interesting.
Somehow we got out of them riding rides. Lucky I know. That saved us some money :) but it was a fun night out.
School is going well for them. Last week was my first week in the classroom with them. It feels good to be there and to meet their friends and get a better feel for their teachers. This weekend is the school carnival and I'm lucky enough to be in charge of a few things. Hopefully all will go well.
Magoo......... The mornings are INSANE. That's when he's at his peak of business. While I fix the girls hair in the morning he dives into the tub and plays with the bath toys, and climbs in and out repeatedly. Then while I was getting ready to leave for Logan he opened the drawer that I keep the curling irons and and hair dryerin, and emptied it out and climbed in.
He makes us Laugh daily with the things he finds to play with, or puts on his head.

The girls love bath time in our tub. Bubbles are their most favorite thing. They love to make themselves hats and crowns with the bubbles.
Football season is in full swing at our house. We had a small get together last Sunday for the First game of the season. Oh how I love football season. I'm being VERY sarcastic. It wouldn't be so bad if he only watched 1 game but when he records everyone AAAHHHH
I'm looking forward to February already. :)

Still Going

2009-09-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

Apparently It is Wrong to think that our life will slow down. Because It really has not. The girls are loving school!!! Jay and I are enjoying our quiet time at home. Jappy's job is going well and he's busier than ever. So we can't complain at all. But we always have some sort of activity we need to get to.
Nana and Papa came for a visit. The kids wore them out, but they had a good time. I didn't even have projects for them this time, so they really did get a vacation. We made LOTS of GOOD food, and watched lots of movies, and just enjoyed being together. Jay liked Papa and preferred him over Nana. STINKER But I shouldn't be surprised, the girls were the same way.
We're hoping to take the girls to the fair this weekend. Around this time of year I CRAVE elephant ears (tiger ears) Something about the end of August and I start to crave them. So I will be getting my own and not sharing. They won't be same as our elephant ears but they'll have to do. I can't wait

1 Day of School @ Syringa Elem.

2009-08-25T21:26:00.000-07:00

The girls had a great 1st day!!

When Mady came home after her first day I asked how it went and she said "lunch was great Mom" (So Jappy's)

Brooklyn couldn't stop grinning before or after school. She loves everything about school.

I'm lucky they both enjoying learning! And look forward to going to school.

Back to a Routine!

2009-08-23T19:26:00.001-07:00

It's seems like life hasn't slowed for us yet. We're hoping that since school is starting tomorrow that we will not be AS busy and get into more of a routine again.
We went to Arbon Friday night and spent the night with Jessi and Her hubby Bryce. It was like old times. Staying up late, eating junk food, and just visiting. They have a New Basset Hound puppy that the girls enjoyed. We had to remind them often that he is still a puppy, and he might bite and scratch them. Some tears were shed. But it just reaffirmed NO pets for the Jeppsen's just yet. :)
School starts tomorrow. The girls are EXCITED!!! I'm not excited for the early mornings to start again. But I'm ready for some structure in our life.
Jappy Left for Atlanta, GA this morning, and will be gone until Late Friday night. I haven't been left alone without him for more than a day since we were first married, and he worked for North Western Mutual. I'm hoping I survive(the kids too) The girls always have a hard time being away from Dad, even him leaving for work, or to the grocery store they've been known to burst into tears. We all miss him already.
Last week I attend an Especially For Youth with the Young Women. My heart broke for our first speaker. She has Five kids the youngest being 15 mos old twins. Her husband became sick over night. They discovered he had stage 4 cancer. She tended to his every need until he passed away 11 weeks later. She told how she continues to find strength and courage in the scriptures. She found that if she didn't read her scriptures her day was destined to be chaos, and she didn't have patience with anyone. (I need to read mine more)
I was amazed at her outlook on life. She didn't say "Why me" or "Why my family". She didn't give up, or throw in the towel. She picked herself up, and worked through her daily struggles one day at a time, and thanking the Lord for the BLESSINGS that she had received. She TRULY inspired me.
I dread the day that Jappy leaves this life to meet his family on the other side. I hope that I will always remember this women, and her story. And that I am able to look at the eternal perspective, and remember I will be with him forever.
I admire her and people like her, For finding the good in all things.

Harvest

2009-08-22T16:26:00.000-07:00

Remember When...

2009-08-20T08:47:00.000-07:00

Jay, remember when you only weighed 7lbs 6 oz? My how you've grown in just a short year to 22 lbs.

And how your dad and I would fight over who's turn it was to hold you?

And how you had to eat every 2.5 hours?

And how you depended on me for EVERYTHING. Now your independently telling me what you want, and can go where ever you want.

Remember when you would let me hold you and snuggle you for hours? Now you don't sit still for a minute.

You have changed and grown. And our love for you has deepened. We feel so blessed to call you our son.

Jay's 1

2009-08-17T13:13:00.000-07:00

Our Big BOY turned 1.
I wish that time would stand still so that he won't grow anymore. We have TRULY enjoyedevery minute of the last year.

Jay got a tractor. He loves it! He pushes it around the house and makes the car noise with his lips. Its SOO CUTE !!

Jay loved his cupcake.
Thank you Aunt Cathy and Uncle Bob for his gifts. The kids enjoyed watching to see what is going to hatch in the water.
Jay's Milestones:
He signs: more, please, water, eat, milk, he knows what cracker is but can't do it yet.
He eats just about everything that we eat. He feeds himself. He's starting to use his spoon.
He still only has 4 teeth.
climbs up and down stairs. We've started calling him Houdini because he can get out of everything, or climb on top of anything.
He still carries his bat around everywhere he goes and has discovered chasing the girls. He likes to hit them with his bat. (we're trying to stop this bad habit but it's funny to see the girls scream and run from him)
He pretends to talk on the phone. He puts it up to his ear.
He loves to dance
TOUCHDOWN - he raises his hands above his head.
waves hi and goodbye to everyone
Says GO, Go, Go
He mimics our sounds.
He's a laid back snugly little boy that we just can't get enough of.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!

Fitting it 'ALL' in

2009-08-10T09:08:00.000-07:00

We have had a packed couple weeks around here. With school starting next week we're trying to cram as much as we can into what little summer we have left.
There's a dinner theater here that is playing Aladdin. We took the girls last Monday and it was FABULOUS!!!! "We had a wonderful time. The girls LOVED every minute of it.
A friend of ours invited us over for a pool party. We spent 4 hours in the water. It felt so good to just cool off. It's always a fight to get our kids out of the water.

Friday we took the kids to the Rodeo. We ate greasy food, saw lots of animals, had mud thrown at us by a wild bronc, and saw some crazy stubborn Bulls. I always have enjoyed the rodeo. Thank you Call's for a fun night. Before we left I bought the girls pink cowgirl hats which they love, and i found a cute one for Jay that he loves.

I LOVE this picture

The girls with Dallas, and Jay in the back
Saturday night we had an outdoor movie night, complete with treats and great company. It was really fun, but really hard to get everyone up for church the next morning.
I've been gearing up for Girls Camp. I leave tomorrow morning for the week. Jay's birthday is while I'm gone. I feel terrible about that. We'll be celebrating it On Sunday (he doesn't know the difference; that's what I keep telling myself)
Then school starts next week. I've been feeling a little overwhelmed with Camp planning, shopping, school shopping, grocery shopping for my own family and getting my house in order for people to come and stay with the kids. I now feeling confident that I got everything done, and that we should all have a smooth week.

Family Photos

2009-07-25T18:55:00.000-07:00

While we were in Coeur d'Alene My sweet/fun/BUSY friend took our family pictures. She is truly talented. Thank you Cassie We love you.

This is a Favorite. As Jay IS the Focus of Our FAMILY.

Yellowstone

2009-07-24T20:33:00.000-07:00

We took 4 days off and headed for Yellowstone. There wasn't much relaxing going on, as we packed our days with animal watching, shopping, sight seeing, hiking/walking, bike riding, ice cream, and lots of driving. Jay has Earned the nickname "Bear" He didn't appreciate Yellowstone as much as the rest of us. My mom will be making him a shirt that says
"I put the YELL in Yellowstone" All in All He did well. We can't complain too much.

This picture is at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.
Jappy put up his hammock. The Kids enjoyed it

Nana and Papa dressed for fishing. They didn't bring back any fish. So Sad.

Our BIG BOY. He loved playing in the DIRT, Finding ROCKS to put in his mouth, and picking up STICKS.

The girls took part in the Jr. Ranger program. They had to visit a certain amount of sights and fill out a packet of activities. They did a ceremony honoring their achievement. They loved the attention.

Enjoying Old Faithful with Nana and Papa

Looking at the elk.
Brooklyn enjoying the Smells of Yellowstone.
Our "Bear" and a Bear print

The girls LOVED having Nana and Papa there. They loved having an audience to sing and dance for. They surely did A LOT of that.

We saw LOTS of Buffalo, elk, eagles. and a Big fish in the river. We visited Old Faithful 3 times, along with many other Geysers, and Hot Poole's. The girls did NOT appreciate the sulfur experience of Yellowstone. It made us laugh every time they plugged their noses. We had a great time and plan on returning. (When Jay's a little bit older)

Crawling is not for Him

2009-07-14T13:19:00.000-07:00

Jay has really taken off with walking. There is no stopping him now. He stands on his own, and is constantly on the go. He is so proud of himself and just smiles. He has also figured out the stairs and goes up and down. This makes things a little bit less stressful. We have been more brave with the foods that we give him. Hard boiled egg whites, gold fish, cheese, mashed potatoes, all fruits, and steamed broccoli, and cauliflower He's content to sit in his high chair as long as he has things to put in his mouth. He has picked up a new sign this past week 'all done' and he's been blowing kisses. He got his third tooth, and the fourth will be coming through very soon. I love the stage he's in now. He entertains us all day long.

He turns the Big 1 next month.

Our trip North in a Nutshell

2009-07-07T13:04:00.000-07:00

Everyday was packed with some kind of activity. We roasted Smores, visited with friends, and family, went to the beach walked the boardwalk, had ice cream had our family pictures taken, Thanks Cass your amazing!! And had a big 4th of July Bash.
Two of my brothers came to town during our time there. The kids had lots of people to entertain them. It doesn't seem that I did very well with taking pictures. but I'm sure the others will share their pictures. WON'T YOU.

When we got there we took the kids to a park that has a place for kids to enjoy the water. It has several fountains, that the kids can run through.

Jay mowed the lawn with daddy and soon after starting was sound asleep.

Everyday Papa had the 4 wheller out and hauled kids around the field. Jay also enjoyed it.

We spent some time at the lake. It was Chilly!! but the kids didn't mind it. (Silly Papa)

Check out that Hair. It's the wind look out on the boat

We tookk the girls to drive the go carts. We thought for sure mady would be tall enough to drive but she was a few inches short. Hopefully next year.

Nana got out the kiddie pool and girls never wanted to get out. Nana finished Mady's swim suit while we were there. Mady has waited almost a year to wear it. Thank you NANA Mady loves it.

The girls picked strawberries one morning in their Pajamas. Mady and I found a snake. It scared us!!! Then we realized it wasn't real. Thank goodness

At the parade. You can't see the girls shorts but I made them. It was hot the entire time we were there and nobody got sunburned. YEAH!! That night we watched the fireworks from the boat. The kids and the adults enjoyed it.

We were loaded and ready to go. Poor Duncan didn't want us to leave, or he wanted to go with us. We miss you too buddy.

We also took the girls (my brother and sister in law) to Silverwood which is an amusement /water park. Brooklyn rode her first roller coaster. She didn't like it, we'll try again next year. Mady on the other hand rode several and LOVED every minute of it.

Jappy and I went to my class reunion. There were lots of people that didn't come that I would have loved to see. I still got to catch up with several, that I hadn't seen in awhile. Why is it that you are so close to someone in high school, and then you graduate and you never see them again? They did convince me to get on facebook, so I'll be getting that set up this week, thanks to their peer pressure.:) We had a fun trip and never seems like it's long enough to do everything we want. Thanks everyone for watching our kids, and spending time with us we had a BLAST!!

Cashism

2009-06-26T18:55:00.000-07:00

Jappy got a new putter. Jay thinks it's his.

Our 'great' nephew Cash came for a short visit. He is the most polite 2 year old I've ever met.

He always says 'no thank you Jen' or Please after everything he says. But the cutest thing he says is when he calls Jappy "uncle Jap Jap's". It is so CUTE.

He also calls Jay Baby Jap Jap's. It's so sweet. I hope he never grows out of it.

Cash and Baby Jap Jap's

That's a Wrap

2009-06-26T13:49:00.000-07:00

Today is one for the books....
Today is Jappy's last day working for Key Bank :) US Bank offered him a job and he jumped on it.
We are excited for a new avenue of banking. He'll be over the merchant services for Twin Falls to Jackson Hole. He'll be working with business's setting up their credit card accts./machines.
We hope that all will go well with the transition, and that he has fun doing it.
He's still playing softball and it's always fun to watch/play. They have only lost 1 and that's because we were a head by 12 and we goofed around too much. We were quickly humbled.
Mady started baseball and she's done well. Her fielding needs work but she's got the hitting down. The coach pitches to them so they don't use a tee. She can hit it into the outfield. She's on the same team as our neighbor boy and they love it.

Jay stays entertained during her games.
Mady had a week long class at The Museum of Natural History and she LOVED it. They learned about the planets and plants and animals and then went to the zoo on their last day, and observed the animals and their habitat. I'm so glad she got to go it was a fun experience for her.
Brooklyn hated her being gone. Which i don't understand cause all they do is fight all day. MAKES ME CRAZY.
Jay is 10 1/2 months. He's getting to be more of a handful every day. He's trying to walk. It's soo cute. He loves to play peek a boo and says mama and Dada. He is a climber, and a screamer. And has started to be a FIT THROWER He likes to have our attention at ALL TIMES. (He hasn't been spoiled at all)

Magoo Climbing onto B's bed
I took the kids to the pool this week and he had a blast! I couldn't take my eye off of him he just wanted to go go go. The girls had fun, they just did as they pleased, and checked in often.The pool is fairly small and they both can touch everywhere they wanted to go, and I could see them from anywhere.

B sporting her goggles
We are headed to Coeurd'Alene tomorrow and the girls are very excited. We'll be there over a week. We hope to just relax, have time on the lake, and see our friends and family.
I hope everyone enjoys the 4th I know we will.

I miss the mountains!

2009-06-12T14:38:00.000-07:00

I took a last minute trip to Coeurd'Alene with the kids last week. I made the drive on my own and we all survived. Although we had the flu bug when we got there. That was a ton of no fun and then we shared it with my mom and dad. YUCK! We were there 5 days and only had one day of everyone being healthy. So we packed our one day full of FUN.
The picture of the lake is just as you are getting into town. It's how our girls know that we made it. They are so excited to see the lake. I get excited too. I don't realize how much I miss the mountains and trees until I get there. The weather was Gorgeous 80-85 degrees. It was perfect. It rained at home everyday we were gone. I picked a great week to go.

My Aunt Mae and Grandma too the girls to Tito Macaroni's for Lunch. The girls got to make their own pizzas. They were so cute in their hats and being their own chefs.

I took the girls to the lake one afternoon. It's still very cold but they wanted to give it a try. They didn't stay in very long. Duncan was so HAPPY to see us. We have all missed him. He's starting to show his age, and it was very frustrating to the girls. He couldn't run endlessly like he once did. It's just part of old age. He was still very sweet with the kids as always. He kept inching closer to Brooklyn's towel. He wanted to lay on it with her. Notice the one paw. Jay loved the animals. He always had a stick, a bat or a golf club in hand.
Papa got the 4 wheeler out when we all were feeling better. The girls helped Papa plant trees. And by help I mean played in the field.

My parents took the girls fishing early Saturday morning. The girls help dig for worms, and then headed to the lake. B caught 3 and Mady 2. Brooklyn was very upset with Papa when he kept throwing hers back in the water. She came home in tears. I explained "They needed to be with there families" It held her over until she forgot about it. But they really did have a lot of fun. That was a big part of why I took them. Brooklyn asked me a couple of weeks ago when they could go fishing. Jappy and I aren't into baiting the hook or getting the fish off the hook, BUT PAPA WILL.

B and Duncan

Mady and Jack

Nana found the lil pool. He LOVED it He was in there for at least an hour. He'd climb out and in.

Saturday was also my dad's stations open house. We watched the helicopter land, ate cookies and hotdogs, and jumped in the bounce house. They also had a rock climbing wall and both the girls were brave enough to try. Mady went right to the top without hesitation and Brooklyn mad it 2/3 the way up and was ready to come down. I don't know why I don't have any pictures of that but there on my moms Blog if you want to those. Along with some fishing ones.
Our last night Papa made a fire and we had Smore's it was a great end to a full day.

It was a good visit but it would have been better if we wouldn't of gotten sick. But oh well. The girls needed time at Nana and Papa's. I hope they think it was worth it. Cause we do.

KICK OFF to SUMMER

2009-06-01T19:50:00.000-07:00

We took and last minute trip to Logan over the weekend. We actually took the motor home and we had a GREAT Time!!
We spent the first night at Brooks and Christy's They had the tent set up for the girls to sleep in when we got there. They were so excited! We made Smore's and stayed up late..

Jappy got up at 5:30 the next morning to play a round of golf with Bryce and some of his friends. It sounded like they all had fun. And they returned the golf cart in tact (barely). When he got back around 10:00. Christy, Jessi and I headed for some shopping. I found a new store that I just love called Hobby Lobby. I didn't spend nearly enough time in there ( we were on a schedule) .

After our shopping he headed for the pool. We spent the remainder of the day there. Surprisingly Jappy and I are the only ones that got burnt. I don't know how that happened but I'm happy it wasn't the kids.

Eating lunch before we hit the water.

We swam and did the slides and even jump off the high dive. We had a lot of fun coaxing each other to do things. Brooklyn even made two dollars. She didn't want to do the slide so I told her I'd give her a dollar, and then Bryce told her that he'd throw in a dollar. So she headed for the slide. After that she was hooked she loved it.

This did not turn into a belly flop :D ---Mady and her cannon ball

Bryce and Jessi made dinner that was Fantastic!

Jappy took the girls back to Brooks to play with Bailey, I laid Jay down and Jessi and I made Watches. They turned out so CUTE!! We are amazingly creative!

Bryce made everyone breakfast/ brunch and they we headed home. The girls had Cold Stone for breakfast. It really is Summer.

This is how the girls spent their morning.

Thank you everyone for a fun filled weekend!

The girls didn't get to sleep in the motor home that night either. They wanted to sleep in Jessi's house. So Last night they had their own camp out in the motor home. They Loved every minute of it.

Summer has officially started for the Jeppsen's

Isn't he a CUTIE?

Memorial Weekend Fun

2009-06-01T19:37:00.001-07:00

2 weeks ago we went out to Arbon, to enjoy our Sunday afternoon. We ( and by we I mean Jappy) spent our time hitting golf balls out across the field and onto a hill. Then after they hit them they hiked the hill and hit a few off of it. Silly boys and there golf. Jappy was attempting to hit it Happy Gilmore style and broke a driver, it wasn't ours. - Thankfully it wasn't a very expensive driver. He's in the process of replacing it. We played the farming game, had dinner got in the hot tub, and Jessi and I roasted marshmallow's. And of coarse laughed and teased each other. It was fun to be out on the farm again. Everything is so green.

Silly Bryce -Jessi and Jay

Uncle Alan found the binoculars for the girls. They liked looking for all kinds of things.

The Finish Line

2009-05-29T09:30:00.000-07:00

Mady made it through 1st grade with flying colors!! We're so proud of her!
She receive two awards. Citizenship award, for always caring and helping other in her class, and she was on the Honor Roll for the whole year.
The PTA put together a field day for the kids, and they spent all afternoon outside playing games and doing fun activities.
She had a great year, and she's looking forward to being a 2nd grader.

We are all ready for summer and the fun that it brings. We have a water fight planned for this afternoon with all the neighbor kids, to kick off summer.

Mady crossing the Finish Line

9.5 Months

2009-05-27T09:09:00.000-07:00

I was going to wait and do Jay's update in a few weeks when he turned 10 mos. but he started doing so many things this last week I couldn't wait.
While at Mady's soccer game Jay loved playing with Koby's baseball helmet. The helmet was too heavy for Jay to hold his head up on his own, yet he didn't want to let it go.

Jay is OBSESSED with Sticks!!! We just find him a stick outside and he's entertained for an hour. Not exaggerating. He loves the broom. He drags it all around the house from the kitchen to the back bedrooms. It's a Big Heavy broom So I bought him a bat that looks wooden. He loves it and carries it everywhere. We're getting him ready for baseball.

Jay's also crawling up the stairs. He doesn't have the going down figured out but he can sure get up them fast.

Jay was invited to his first Birthday party. Our neighbor boy Jackson turned 3, and spider man was in attendance. He wasn't to sure about him. There were lots of kids running around, it was hard to get a good picture. That's another neighbor boy Koby in the picture. We love our neighbors and their kids. We're so lucky to have friends as neighbors. He also got TEETH. 9 mos to the Day his first one showed up and then a day or two later the second one came through. We had no idea cause he wasn't fussy or anything. I was feeding him his cereal and saw his new pearly white. So he official has teeth. YEAH!

And in other news He took 3 steps last night. He won't be a baby much longer.

He is still VERY BUSY! It's always a RACE,

To see how fast we can load/unload the dishwasher before he gets to it.
To Put up all cords, before he gets to them and pulls them
To shut the lid to the toilet
To Shut the bathroom door
To Shut any cupboard and lock it so he can't open it
To pick up things that we don't want in his mouth
To put the garbage can away.
To put the newly folded laundry away before he unfolds it

He keeps us on our Toes :)

2009-05-27T08:51:00.000-07:00

It seems like we've had something going on every day these last 2 weeks. So I'm a little behind. Last week our niece Shay graduated from High School. It was fun to see her close a chapter of her life and start an new one. She's headed to Ogden to go to school. She wants to become an x-ray technician. She will be the third one in our family to choose that career path.

Every time a niece or nephew graduates I take their picture and blow it up about 400x and cut it out and glue it to a ruler. I usually make enough for everyone who will be attending graduation. And then we hold up during graduation. It's just something silly. But I think they feel extra loved/ or extra embarrassed! Either way it's fun for us.

The girls loved playing with their new faces * Shay with her parents

Jessi and Shay

This was Jessi's first year teaching at the High School. She had to walk with the students. She is not a graduate, but a teacher.

Pre school graduation

2009-05-21T13:01:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn had her Pre-school graduation today. She's been excited for weeks about graduating.

Mrs. Joni and Brooklyn
Mrs. Joni has been fabulous!!! We were so lucky to have her. She's calling it quits after 20 years of teaching preschool (out of her home) . She's an amazing women.

Miss B is ready for kindergarten yeah :) We found out that she will be in A.M. I don't know how I feel about that. I have a hard enough time getting Mady's hair done. Now I'll have Brooklyn's too. School starts at 8:24am That is just too early.

There were only three girls in the class the rest boys (7)

The picture on the right is Brooklyn and Ashton. I don't know why it loaded blurry. sorry

Ashton lives down the street from us he's such a sweet boy!! He was so cute he kept an eye on Brooklyn during the songs. He cracks us up.

Ode to Soccer

2009-05-17T16:27:00.000-07:00

Sadly it was Mady's last soccer game on Saturday. She has thoroughly enjoyed playing !! We are so proud of the attitude she had while playing. She was a great team player, and we enjoyed cheering her on from the sidelines.

Visit from Nana an Papa

2009-05-11T14:10:00.000-07:00

My parents came for a visit. Unfortunately it rained most of the time but we still enjoyed their visit. They brought a present for the girls. Thanks to Uncle Bob and Aunt Cathy.(It was in their backyard and my dad and brother took it down and my dad brought it to us. Nice I know!) Papa spent a whole day setting up a swing set for them. And there hasn't been a day that they weren't out

-Brooklyn loves to help.

there on it. They LOVE it !!! So THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.

While Papa was out putting up the swing set I kept Nana busy with some mending of our clothes. She made Jay a new crib sheet, a slip for Mady and surged various things with fraying ends for me. Thanks mom for all your help. It should hold us until your next visit. Papa also did a few odd jobs that Jappy and I didn't know what to do with Thanks Dad!

Papa had a convention in Idaho Falls so we spent Friday with them at the pool. The kids were in

there for 3 hours and they were in heaven!!

. Jay especially enjoyed his time in the water.
My mom and I started a new hobby (sorry dad) We 've been making watch bands out of beads. It's been fun and they've turned out really good. So while the kids were in pool we were busy stringing beads. I didn't take any pictures of them I don't know why.
While they were here they got to watch Mady Play soccer, and Jappy had his first game of the season for softball.
We love having them visit, and it never seems like its long enough. The girls are already counting down the days till we see them again. We love you Nana and Papa!!

2009-04-26T19:31:00.000-07:00

The weekend went way too fast. WE can't hardly wait for Friday, and then it gets here and the weekend is gone so fast. Our family is feeling like we need a mini vacation. Just to rejuvenate. Jappy had to force retirement of one of his ladies this week and it has been REALLY hard on him. She has kept him organize and going since he got there. We don't know what he will do with out her. It doesn't help that she is such a sweet women. She's brought us dinner, was Jay's first visitor when I had him, She's had gifts for the kids for every holiday and birthday and just loves our kids like they were her own grandchildren. We've even put her as our emergency contact for our kids at the school. She means so much to us and it has just broken Jappy's heart. (there was nothing he could do they eliminated her position in the bank) So she decided to retire early. We will really miss seeing her when we visit/or call the bank.
Mady's soccer team is starting to figure out how to play the game (finally) They played really well on Saturday. They actually won!! They don't keep score...but... They WON! Mady had some Great Hard kicks the goaly had some great saves. But Mady attempted a few shots on the goal. We were so PROUD!
Miss B is silly She only has about 10 days of preschool left and is really sad about that. She says she's going to miss Mrs. Joni. I know she will. She was a perfect fit for Brooklyn. She was able to meet other kids her own age and with out the help of her sister. She will be ready for kindergarten.
Mr. Magoo had an exciting week. He started clapping his hands. It's sooo cute. We sing "If your happy and you know it" and he claps and bobs his head. Oh it's cute. He also does a fake cough. we'll cough and then he will unless he has an audience he won't do it. He has also discovered the cupboards. Yeah that's not so fun for me. He loves it and he loves cords, Mady's jump rope. He also started making the fish noise (smacking his lips), and gives kisses. It usually a wet slobbery one but it's a kiss none the less. He gets funner every day. We love to hear him laugh which is often. At church today he wandered under the pews and was just loved on by everyone. It's so great to see so many of our friends love our kids. We are So Blessed. We spent Saturday outside doing yard work and he crawled in the grass all day, and loved every minute of it. We picked weeds out of the rock beds and he was fascinated with the rocks. Picking them up and analyzing them. Then he would drop it and find another. He's all BOY. He's taking more steady steps behind his walking toy. He will be walking before we know it and before we would like. Our baby is growing so fast.
He truly has brought so much joy to us.
The girls asked me last night "Mom when are we going to have another brother?"
I didn't know what to tell them. But for now we are just going to enjoy what we have.

Mady's Party

2009-04-26T14:57:00.000-07:00

We had Mady's party over the weekend. The girls had fun!!

We had a "late over". The girls (7)ate pizza, watched a movie, played dress up, giggled, and they made ice cream Sundae's. The girls had a great time. At the end of the party we had a jump rope completion. We all went outside at 10:15 at night and Jappy told the girls that he would challenge the winner. The girls were amazed at how well Jappy can jump rope. He is amazing! The next day we saw a lot of the girls at the church, and they kept asking him to jump rope for them.

The Girls giving Mady her Birthday spankings. Making their Sundae's.

Thanks to Megan. She showed me how to make these cute paper pockets to hold all the toppings.

They "Covered their ice cream with sprinkles, chocolate, candy bars gummy bears, Carmel. strawberries, and cookies. WE sugared them up, wound them up and took them home. That's the best kind of party to have!

Security Breach

2009-04-23T15:11:00.000-07:00

Last week we had a security system installed in our house. We've thought about it a lot and a salesmen came to the door and we decided it was too good of a deal to pass up.
Anyways Today I needed to run a quick errand I was gone 20 min. Jay was asleep so I left Mady in charge.I set the alarm and told the girls
"DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR, I SET THE ALARM". .. I Came home and the girls were in tears, and said that the alarm had gone off. Just about then there was a loud knock at the door. I opened it "Hello Officer I'm soo soo Sorry everything is fine. It was an accident Thank you for coming. The FOUR Officers Looked at the crying girls and said "Your not in trouble it's okay". I thanked them again and shut the door. ( I'm really glad they didn't have their guns drawn, That would have added more trauma to them)
So we had a demonstration with how to dis arm the alarm. Poor Brooklyn says about 5 mins later, still in tears remind you.
" Mom you know the police already scare me."
OH I FEEL TERRIBLE!!
But we do know that it works and that the police will show up.
This was just a TEST.
(I'm trying to be positive)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADY!

2009-04-21T15:34:00.000-07:00

Mady's the Big 7
She woke up to streamers and balloons She was THRILLED!
We had doughnuts for her birthday breakfast. We sang to her and she got to blow out her candles. She wanted to go out for Lunch so we picked her up and took her to Wendy's. She enjoyed her lunch with all of us. Jappy met us there. I took her back to school and delivered her Birthday treat for her class. Fruit Pizza. That looked AMAZING!! The kids really enjoyed it. When Mady got home we did some quick homework and then she had a small surprise, when Jappy walked in the door. He was able to leave the bank a little early to spend the afternoon with her. It made her day.She spent the rest of the afternoon at the park. And then we headed to Sizzler for her dinner.

(NOT my favorite)
Then we headed again for the park, and spent the remainder of the evening there. The weather was Gorgeous We couldn't have asked for a nicer day.

We are so lucky to have Mady as our oldest. She's kind and loving to everyone, and is concerned about their well being.

Mady Loves school and is excelling in all aspects of it

She loves being a big sister. She'd carry Jay all day if we let her.

She's still a daddy's girl, and gets VERY upset if he leaves with out kissing her goodbye.

She's a hard worker and doesn't mind helping clean the house. She likes to help with anything and everything. She has lost 7 teeth so far. And learned to tie her shoes this year.

We are so blessed and grateful that she's part of our family!! We love you Mad's.

Her new Shades.

8 Months

2009-04-13T09:21:00.001-07:00

He loves his piano. He bobs his head to the music

Our BUSY Boy

Jay gets more grown up every day.

Things he's doing these days.

Says mommma more and more.
Sitting in the grocery cart.
waving bye bye
No teeth yet, no signs of it being in the near future
Gives more High 5's Everyone we passed at church he'd hold his hand up.
signing bath ( So cute, Any time I undress him he signs it all excited)
he crawls everywhere. The tighter the space the funner he thinks it is.
Loves the door stoppers on the back of our doors he loves the sound they make
Paper The sound, the taste, the way we run to him to take it out of his mouth.
Loves Standing. He'll pull himself up on anything. He is continually bruised from falling Someone should really invent a helmet for babies at this stage.
Hates his nose wiped, and face washed.
He has a high pitched squeal. Girl will say "Jay you sound like a girl"
Loves to eat. Starting to get the chewing down. I'm not brave enough to start anything harder yet. Maybe in a few weeks.
getting harder to change his diaper. He hates to lay still.
Loves to sit in the window and watch the kids play outside.
He's our lil Hulk He'll grab anything and everything and not let go. He hasn't broke any dishes but it's been close.
Enjoy's walks in the stroller. We went roller skating and he loved being out there with everyone else.
Likes his feet rubbed
He's so lovey and squishy. We love to kiss him, and hold his chubby little hands
He's BUSY!! He doesn't STOP. But we wouldn't have it any other way We LOVE IT!!!

Easter

2009-04-13T09:01:00.000-07:00

I didn't get any pictures of the girls in their dresses besides this one. Next Sunday I'll try and get that done. Doesn't Mady look soo grown up? It was a nice day but windy. But then again when is it not windy here?? We had a great morning at church. Brooklyn had the scripture in Primary and she did such a great job she practically had the scripture memorized and spoke really clear. We were soo very proud of her. After church we fed the baby and headed to Soda Springs to have lunch with Jappy's mom. We spent the afternoon with them. They were so sweet they hid eggs around the house before we got there. So after lunch the girls ran around the house looking for eggs. It was very thoughtful of them. Jay even found one.

Jay fell asleep after finishing his bottle. Isn't he handsome in his suit?

Jay and Papa Bob. I LOVE this picture of him and Bob. Bob was very sweet with jay all day.

Brooklyn loves to climb on and wrestle with anyone. They wore Papa out.

Last week we had a visit from Aunt Mae, Grandma and Uncle John. They spent a day and a night with us. The girls were so sad when they had to leave. Lil miss B just cried and cried. It broke my heart. But we were just happy that we got to spend the time that we did with them. Our house won't have company for a while until Nana and Papa come next month.

So call and reserve your room. We have Vacancies!! We love Company