we built a zoo

The other day was too cold to go outside. So we stayed inside and built a zoo. It was soo much fun. we cleared off all the trains and pulled out all of our animals. Note our petting zoo and the elelphants on the mountain.

His lip is much much better.

See no, scars, this is his big big cheese smile :)

Here he is working on his zoo :)

We have had a busy week, i was sick on Wednesday and I'm still transitioning at work, but we are getting very excited, 2 weeks to go. :)

first trip to the ER

Well, it happened. Our first trip to the ER. thankfully no stitches were needed and it was a painless visit. We had a close encounter with the wooden covered bridge at the river trail. he fell downhill and skidded on his face...lots of blood and tears, but in the end he was very very brave.

his tools

That night

still silly

the big ouie

this past week we also learned to finger pain. here are some of his best works :)

beautiful

figuring it out

this is cool mommy

the elmo car at toys r us

sooo fun

hope you enjoyed pics from our week, mommy is worn out :)

fireman to the rescue

We had a mini photo shoot, jack has been dressing up alot lately and he loves to be a fireman.

Smile for mommy

This is his big cheese smile :) sooo cute isn't he

his ax

I did it. Tagged.

My friend Kim sent this to me and i'm not usually one for these things, but i like to read other peoples....so here goes.

{The Rules}

1. You must post the rules.

2. Post eleven fun facts about yourself on the blog post.

3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and then create eleven new questions to ask the people you've tagged.

4. Tag eleven people and link them on your post

5. Let them know you've tagged them!


11 Fun Facts about me...


1. I don't really think i'm all that fun-enjoyable yes, fun...i don't know

2. I love the water-in all forms, if I don't live close to water sometimes I think I will dry out.

3. i love to run/walk/swim/bike/hike any outdoor form of exercise is my favorite thing to do if i have some me time.

4. When I am stressed I like to eat chocolate and take a bath. (i guess feeling like a princess makes me feel less stressed)

5. I love to read, always have and hopefully always will

6. I have a semi photographic memory. helpful in academic situations

7. Pasta is my favorite food, to make and to eat

8. the craziest thing i have ever done is to ride in a trike (go cart that flies) above Hana in Maui

9. i love kids and i wish that all of them could be raised by someone who will love them , teach them about Jesus, and teach them to be a responsible adult

10. i love to surf

11. i have been madly in love with my husband since I was 16 years old, he is the love of my life and my favorite person ever. even if he doesn't believe in feelings :)

2.

Your 11 Questions:

1. What is your idea of a perfect day? sleep till i wake up (not too late), eat a good breakfast. exercise. do something amazing, most most enjoyably hike for exercise then go to the beach and sit and read a book, surf a little, snorkle a little, and get cookies and coffee for dessert.



2. Sweet or salty? sweet-chocolate preferably



3. What's a blog or website that you enjoy (besides facebook)? umm, my friends blogs



4. Hot or cold? cold for sure



5. Books or movies? books



6. What was the last thing you bought? church supplies



7. When was the last time that you belly laughed? new years eve, really fun!



8. Do you prefer a date night in or out? out-i really love a good show or concert, if i can do dinner and a glass of wine then we'll call that great



9. If could do anything and you didn't have to worry about finances, what would it be? umm, go to school forever, i love school.



10. What was your best childhood memory? i had a really really amazing childhood, but i think that our trips to Europe were my best, my first trip to Paris, I was 11.



11. Are you still friends with people that you grew up with? some of them, married one of them :)


11 Questions for my friends

1. What is your favorite book? and why?

2. What is your favorite holdiay?

3. Where would be your dream vacation?

4. What do you like most about your spouse?

5. What was the last movie you watched?

6. What would you say is your best quality?

7. If you could have any super power, what would it be?

8. What is your favorite time of day?

9. What is your favorite smell? (weird i know)

10. Favorite hot drink?

11. If you could speak another language fluently what would you pick?


People:
Pepper
Beth
Marcy

Date day!

Jack and I had a special day on Saturday. We went to the Children's museum, went to the IMAX to see Thomas and went to Chick-fil-A for dinner, all around a pretty perfect day. Here we are at the IMAX.

He does not look thrilled, but he really was, this was before hand, he liked his big boy seat and was quite mesmerized by the big big screen.

One of his favorite parts of the children's museum, the giant water exhibit with ducks and boats.

After we saw Thomas we even went back to play in the water for a little while longer before we went home. There is a place the water comes out that creates a current, he like putting his boats or ducks in the current and watching them go into the big pool.

My little scientist

I thought this was the coolest part-the semi life sized pirate ship.

A giant train world- he liked this alot, but it was pretty busy when we were there so he was a little intimidated by the other kids and tried to stay in his one spot to play with the trains he had.

Ambulance driver, whenever we hear a siren he says, listen mommy- siren-they are going to help the people. such a smart kid, and sweet too :)

driving his convertible

oh, and one of our other favorites-basketball- like the big basketball guys on TV

Dunking...mad skills

good shot jackie

hanging on the rim

what a natural...just kidding, neither jake nor i have great basketball skills, but there is always hope...

Driving the bus

At Chick-fil-a that night he told me that he loved me very much- soo sweet, makes your heart melt a little to hear your son tell you he loves you all on his own. so i had a really special date with a really special little guy.

random Christmas pics, just for fun

Jack and his bear (used to be Uncle Trents I think)

Driving the firetruck to go help people, he is getting very into dressing as a fireman, builder, cowboy, army guy, etc

At the Christmas lights, it was very nice we have a pic of him here on his first Christmas 2 years ago :)

Grandma and Papa at the lights

So you know that somehow on airplanes we seem to have issues with diapers, i can't remember the last time there was a blowout at home, but on our flight home at Christmas we wet through a diaper, so i had to take the pants off to dry them under a hand dryer...it was pretty funny.

I thought this was funny, our manger, plus spencer the train :)
Our manger characters got to lots of places, for example one of the kings went through the dishwasher the other day without me knowing till i was emptying it :)

Stylin while our pants are drying. he was also eating his snack, so the bib completes it. that is our monkey backpack/leash, very handy in the airport with no stroller, that way he couldn't run away. he did very well with it, wasn't thrilled but never tried to run away from it. He loved the moving walkways in the airports and escalators.

my cousin olivia helps with these ponies after school a few days a wekk, they are in training to work with children with special needs, this was the 2nd time we visited them, the first time he was more skittish, this time he really liked them and wanted to try riding. They were named Hershey (the one he's riding) and Snickers, so now most horses in books are named Snickers.

Taking a walk

Petting Snickers throug the fence, he wasn't scared a bit this time.

Hope you enjoyed these random shots from our life :)

We are getting back into a good routine and he is doing very well adjusting back to being home.

He is such a good boy. I think he is growing right now. he's been sleeping and eating like a champ :)

hi daddy