Daddy Diaries...Day 7 & 8

Dear Daddy,

Yesterday was pretty boring. I played. I tried to walk around with the chair, but it was a bit to big so I ended up walking in circles with it. And I also played with my toys.


Then we went to the Kauffmans to play with Addi and Kate. We went for a walk to the park. It was fun! Especially the stroller ride!
Today, I woke up ready to be on the move. Which I started crawling around with the laundry basket.
Then, Mommy and I went to her Mommy and Me group. I got to play with Olivia.
And Lucy.
Later we went to Grandpa Blair and Grandma Debbie's house...where I enjoyed a banana.
After dinner, we went to visit Aunt Robyn and saw Addi and Kate again!

Today was a lot of fun. But, at the end I was pooped, so a laid down with Grandpa to sleep.
I love you daddy and can't wait to see you in just 2 days!

Love,
Jack

Daddy Diaries...Day 5 & 6

Dear Daddy,

Yesterday, Mom and I had to go get the car fixed. So, while we waited Mommy and I walked over to Smiths, since nothing else was open. We walk around for a little while. They had some fun toys that made me laugh.

I also enjoyed banging on this glass and seeing myself in the mirror. We spent about 45 minutes in the store then headed back, where both Mommy and I took a nap on the couch at the car place, until we finally got to go home.

Later, we went to Grandma Debbie's house where we played outside. I like to eat leaves and play with Grandma's cat! It always makes me giggle.

Later, Grandpa watched me when Mommy and Grandma went to the cannery. I got to finish the day off with some yummy apple juice.

I slept great too, despite the odd positions I get into.

Today, we really didn't do much. Mommy went for a run, so of course I tagged along in the stroller. Then we mostly just hung out, and ran some errands. I certainly made time for a cracker or too!

Since Mommy had her meeting we went by your work, and saw Laurel. She was super excited to see me, we talked though...we both miss you.

I love you daddy and miss you way too much. Just 4 days left!

Love,
Jack

Daddy Diaries...Day 3 &4

Dear Daddy,

Sorry I didn't write yesterday, but here is what Mommy and I have done the past two days. Yesterday we went to church, Mommy was excited for me to wear my new shirt Grandma Oxley gave me, so my day started with pictures!

Later we went to Grandpa Blair and Grandma Debbies' house. I loved to walk around with Grandma's stool. I am getting good, but I still don't think I will be walking until after Thanksgiving (wink from Mom).

Then, Grandpa and I played the piano. It was awesome! We need to get one of those.

Today, Mom and I went to your work and voted. I didn't like that you weren't there. Mom wanted me to be able to touch one button and vote, but I just wanted to squirm.

Then, I just played. Oh and tried to eat the chair. I thought it might taste good, it didn't.

Mommy and I went again to another UVU soccer game. It was fun! But, they lost.

It started to get really warm so Mommy got some water. I took a break and laid in the shade with her water. It was nice.

For the rest of the night, I just played. Mom was getting frustrated because I kept making messes and she had to clean it up...the DVDs, books, tubberware, etc. I just like to grab everything, it is all so exciting. Well, I really miss you Daddy. I love you too!

Love,
Jack

Daddy Diaries...Day 2

Dear Daddy,

My day started by...
Me making a mess!! Look how good I did.
Then, because of my mess, Mommy started cleaning the house a lot! She pulled out the vacuum and man is that thing SCARY! I didn't think it was so bad when it was loud, but when it was quiet, it really frightened me.
For lunch, Mommy and one of her friends took me to Rumbi Grill and Mommy shared some of her chicken! It was tasty.
Then we went to the UVU Soccer game. GO GREEN! Daddy don't worry I love UVU, and won't support that other school (you know what I mean).
It was really fun but at half time I got a little tired, so I laid in the shade and took a nap.
Then, Me and Mommy went to Walmart. I sure enjoying sitting in the cart.
And of course I needed to end the day the same way we started by...Making a mess. I love you Daddy! I'll talk to you tomorrow.
Good Night.

Love,
Jack

Daddy Diaries

My daddy went out of town today for 10 days! He is sad to miss out on all the things I learn about and do everyday. Mommy and I thought it would be a good idea if each day (or every few days) I update Dad on what I'm doing each day. You may want to skip the blog for the next few days, because this is all for Daddy...but you are welcome to listen.

Dear Daddy,

Today was fun. Mommy went to her group to play with other Mommy's, we went to Thanksgiving point and walked around the petting zoo. The animals are so cool Dad! First we saw a chicken, it was in a glass cage but it still made me giggle to see.
We then saw lambs and goats! I really liked the goats. One goat was really friendly and kept licking my fingers. I thought that was really funny. We then saw llamas, turkeys, but they weren't that cool.


But, then Dad--Horses! I think they were my favorite. And daddy I was so brave! They are so big but I wasn't scared and just reached to pet them. They again, made me giggle.

Mommy took a break and took pictures of Riley, Olivia, and me, remember Olivia daddy? Sometimes we are pals, others she scares me!


We then went on a wagon ride. I know my face looks sad in the picture. I was getting really hungry, don't worry Mom gave me lots of crackers and after we sat down and ate lunch.

When that was over we got to help Grandma Debbie make applesauce--homemade, it is soooo yummy! Mommy then took me to a boutique with Grandma, that was boring and I was getting tired. Now we are home, and in just a few minutes Mom says it is bed time. I love you Daddy and miss you so much!

Love,
Jack

October Fun!

I know it may be a little eary to post costumes, but, my students threw a Halloween Carnival and since Drew is going to miss Jack's first Halloween (work is taking him to D.C.) we get dressed up so Daddy could see Jack and we could get a family picture. Jack is of course a Dog, and Drew, like normal is what Jack pees on so what else than a Fire Hydrant, and I'm a Cat. I can't even begin to tell you the battle it was to get Drew to just be the fire hydrant. He was a good sport and even let me take a bunch of pictures.






Sorry, some of the pictures are blurry. Our camera has been doing that...and well since we are constantly taking pictures of our growing boy, we just went out and got a new one. The next ones will be from the new camera and will be better.


Some ladies in our Branch invited me to a Mommy and Me group. They have been doing activities for some time now, but my first outing was to Pumpkinland just a few minutes away from our house. Unfortunately I forgot the camera but, one of the Moms was nice enough to take some of Jack and me then e-mail them to me. It is really fun to have other Moms to talk to, and hang out with.
Lastly, Drew and I were all excited to go out on a date, we were going to get dinner and go to a movie, then we went through the next couple of weeks and with Drew leaving we soon realized that our date night needed to be changed to Temple night. So sadly our date was moved for another day, however, it was wonderful to be in the Temple together. It always seems that life can throw whatever it wants at me, the day could have been terrible, but as we enter the temple we can dump it to the side. I love it! I'm sure our date will come soon, and the post will follow. ENJOY!

Sunday Best

As Drew and I walked through Walmart yesterday we saw this...


and just could not resist!