Happy Birthday Jack!

WOW! How did my little baby go from this:

to THIS:

Well it happened. Today our Jack turned 2! It was such a fun day. We started by introducing him to his new toddler bed, fit with Toy Story bedding. He loves the thing, except at bed/ nap time. He really has been so excited about it all day. He especially enjoys jumping on it.

For lunch we decided to do Chuck'e'Cheese. It was fun. Jack loved driving the cars and shooting basketballs with Dad.

We did get a short nap in the new bed, but it did take quite some time. (Yeah for that transition, just as long as he has it down when the next one gets here)

Jack helped me decorate his cake!

Which was a giant 2!

We finished the day playing friends and cousins, while enjoying Birthday cake.

A great day! Happy Birthday Jack!

Happy Birthday Andrew!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW!!

Jack and I are so blessed to have such a wonderful husband and father in our lives.

(Hopefully he won't be to mad about the attention, he has threatened me to the last limit of what I can and cannot do on his birthday, but I have to say something! He deserves all the attention and praise in the world!)

We sure love you!

Heartbreaker

For Christmas Jack received a cowboy hat from Santa and then later, Toy Story boots from his Grandparents. Since then, a day doesn't go by without him putting on both his hat and boots. Most days he even asks to ride Mom or Dad like a horse. I love when he is all dressed up he sure looks cute, he is going to be a heartbreaker! Isn't that what cowboys do?

For those who have visited NYC, you will recognize who this is. Naked Cowboy in training?

It seems like each day Jack grows up more and more. One morning this week we watch some cartoons (so Mom could keep sleeping). When I went to get breakfast he didn't want to leave, so I left him there. When I came back it I could think that he is too little to be doing grown up stuff like this. Slow down kid!

To escape the sad winter, we got together at the Treehouse in the mall today for a play date. Here are all the kiddos. We had a fun time, but it was sure packed. We could use some warmth Mr. Sun, please come out and play!

...And We Tie Up the Score!!!

Yep, that's right! We are having a girl! She is quite stubborn and was very modest (a good thing, and hopefully it will be a running theme through out her life), so it was tough to tell, but we have a little girl on the way.

I feel crazy about it, I still don't think this is real. I am also nervous about mothering a girl, but too late! Bring on the PINK!

My Happily Ever After...

Today I celebrate the BEST decision I have ever made. Four years ago, I married the man of my dreams and it's all been uphill from there. I can't even begin to describe how amazing my husband is, a few of my favorites are:

He fits me. He has a serious side and a fun side. There are moments that I am being my weirdest, he looks at me, and smiles. He doesn't care, he just loves me! And I him!

My love language is touch, his is not--not that he doesn't like to cuddle but it has never been his first choice. He cuddles with me everyday, and the longer we are married the more he asks to be close and cuddle. I love him!

He is the patriarch of our home. He is the most amazing priesthood holder and father. I think the more I see him love Jack, the more I fall in love him (if thats possible). He works so hard for our family. Lately school has been busy to say the least, but he does it. Rather than complaining about it, he feels sad about the less time he gets to be with Jack. Aren't my children lucky? I love him!

I believe this last picture was the day before we got married.

I am absolutely head over heals in love with Andrew Stone! and can't wait for FOREVER!

The Christmas Celebration

A few days before Christmas we headed to St. George for Drew's sisters wedding. Sadly (and so mad at myself) I tried to organize photos and deleted all of the wedding pics. I'm so disappointed! It was beautiful wedding and we are so excited to have a new brother-in-law!

This year we spent Christmas with my family in Utah. We did our own little Christmas morning and then headed back up to my folks for relaxing fun.

Christmas Eve:

Addi, Jack, and Tay eating our Christmas Eve fiesta!

Each Christmas Eve, we each perform something, doesn't matter what, but it's getting more creative. Drew and I made a short-film of a love story, but you will all miss out, I won't be posting that!

My sister Natalie, wrote a poem, about our family.

My mom and sister's piano duet

Tay's piano solo

My brother Nate's family sang Jingle Bells w/ bells!

My dad did a duet with Josh Groban!

Awesome night!

Christmas:

Finding Toy Story toys

Woody hat & nearly every toy story character

Yikes picture, but we had to take it!

By 10 AM, we were at my parents, still in PJ's of course.

My parents got a digital frame from my sister, already loaded with pictures of all us kids! Jack loved watching it and shouting out who he recognized.

Thank you kisses to Grandma & Pa for his bowling set

Eating breakfast, with all the Toy Story characters!

We had such a great Christmas, so spoiled too! Merry Christmas!

Keep a scrolling for our after Christmas events!

Here Comes the Bride...

A couple days after Christmas we took off to California for Wedding #2, Drew's brother Tylor and new-wife Nina! It was a beautiful wedding, and we got to dress Jack all up again! Here are a few pictures (thanks to my mother-in-law, my camera never came out):

After taking all the flower girls & ring bearers down the aisle I sat with the kids here at the front, Addi and Jack were of the few that stayed. They both noticed the camera men up above. OH that's Jack's "cheese" face.

Drew's dad got to perform the ceremony.

Most of the kiddies!

The cute couple!

Entire Stone family! It's big, and getting bigger! (oh, yeah Jack crashed and that him asleep in the infant car seat!)

Nina is Vietnamese, this is a traditional dress for their culture! Gorgeous.

Jack all dressed up, so he had a clip on tie but just moments before the ceremony it broke! I tried to fasten a bow tie with my sister-in-law's sewing kit, luckily it worked okay. It got down the aisle and for pictures, so I'm happy.

I added this picture so you could see the tie. I love that face!

Fun Times! Enjoy! P.S. sorry I just realized I saved them the pictures wrong so they don't expand, oops!