Jackson 6 Months

This most adorable boy is 6 months. He makes every day for every person in our family better. Jack is the most perfect rollie pollie little boy and just what I always dreamed of. I am amazed how many people approach Jack and talk to him. They comment on his quick smile and bright blue eyes ( Nick's eyes). Last night I said "Jack give me kisses" and he leaned in to give me a slippery kiss. I love this little boy and am forever grateful he is part of our forever family. 

New tricks

1. Can sit for about 1 minute before falling over

2. Eats dinner every night and lunch when I have time

3. Gets up on all fours and rocks back and forth. I don't want him to crawl until after Lake Powell.

4. He was sleeping through the night for like a week and then went back to waking up around 3-5am. 

5. Giggles when we bark like a dog. The girls love to do this for him

6. He is growing in super blonde hair

7. Wakes up crying every morning and nap and will not stop till I nurse him. Then he is happy, happy for hours.

8. While I nurse he sticks his hand by mouth to kiss. Then he stick his foot there to kiss to. 

9. Loves to roll around and scoot with toys. He will be content for hours and is so, so happy.

10. No teeth yet but is super drooly. I love his gummy smile and don't want it ti change.

Jack is a very calm baby that hardly every cries. I am so blessed he is adaptable to our ever changing schedule and even if he misses a nap his still super happy. He is most content when we are sitting in our rocking chair nursing and snuggling together.

I bet by next month he is crawling and getting into everything!

Mothers Day 2015

                                   

I love Mother's Day! I love seeing my social media flood with pictures of and wonderful sentiments about mothers. I love seeing my girls get so excited about celebrating the day with me and the wonderful breakfast they help make. I love spending the day thinking about the role I play in their lives and the role my own mother played in mine. Nothing brings me more joy than being a mother and raising my children. Children embody everything wonderful attribute I hope to possess. They are kind, forgiving, meek and humble. I feel so blessed to have their Christ-like example in my life and feel of their wonderful goodness everyday. 

"One cannot forget mother and remember God. One cannot remember mother and forget God. Why? Because these two sacred persons, God and mother, partners in creation in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one." Thomas S. Monson

 

My grandmother was recently diagnosed with Alzheimers disease. It breaks my heart to see her mind slowly deteriorate and her spunky personality become calm and sober. But she still remembers me and last weekend at Nate's wedding she came up and gave me the biggest hug. I always feel so loved when she is around. My grandma has a wonderful ability to spread love and cheer where ever she goes. I know its probably not true but I swear I am her favorite! That is how she always made me feel and I will never forget that. 

Nate and Brynna's Wedding

This weekend might possible be the best weekend of 2015!! I was able to spend time with every single member of my family, down to the tiniest Savannah. There is no gift I could ever want more than to spend time with all the people I love most. Nate and Brynna's wedding was beautiful and so very special. As they were sitting in the sealing room holding hands I noticed the wonderful glow around Nate. As as I watched I had an overwhelming desire to see my sweet Jack marry the woman of his dreams. I can not wait to see the amazing man he will become and witness all the wonderful events of his life. I am sure my mother felt such pride and joy as she watched Nate be married. Though my children's' births have become the most exciting and best days the most important day of my life will always be the day I married Nick. Our eternal marriage makes every day we spend together as a family more meaningful. 

We have been looking forward to this wedding for months. Scarlett has asked me just about every day when the wedding is. She loved every second and especially loved watching Nate and Brynna cut their cake and smash it into each others face. She will be talking about this day for months to come.

This most sweet baby girl was blessed today. If only she new how loved she was. One day she will understand the deep love this whole family has for her. I for one adore her!