One Reason I Wish

I still had my Saturn is the dent preventive doors. I came out of Target today to find a white scratch and a small dent on my door!!!! I was so annoyed. I wrote a note and put it on the white Suburban next to me and then I decided to wait. So I took pictures of their car and their license plate, and waited. Jackson was not happy about that at all - it was almost lunch time for him and it was almost a 45minute wait!!!!! When she came out she asked her daughter if she did it, I said it might have happened because of the strong winds, but she said no. So we checked the door and it lined up pretty closely, but not enough to prove to the owner that it was her car. So I think I am still going to report it - so much for my long wait. We will keep you posted!

1 CORINTHIANS 13 - A CHRISTMAS VERSION

If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling>lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just Another>decorator.>>>>If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies,>preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at >mealtime, but do>not show love to my family, I'm just another cook.>>>>If I work at the soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home and give all that >I>have to charity, but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing.>>>>If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, >attend>myriad holiday parties and sing in the choir's cantata but do not focus on>Christ, I have missed the point.>>>>Love stops the cooking to hug the child.>>>>Love sets aside the decorating to kiss the husband.>>>>Love is kind, though harried and tired.>>>>Love doesn't envy another's home that has coordinated Christmas china and>table linens.>>>>Love doesn't yell at the kids to get out of the way, but is thankful they>are there to be in the way.>>>>Love doesn't give only to those who are able to give in return but rejoices>in giving to those who can't.>>>>Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all>things.>>>>Love never fails. Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, >golf>clubs will rust, but giving the gift of love will endure.>>>>Merry Christmas and lots of love to you and yours

Belated Hockey, On Time Birthday!

First, we want to wish our Uncle Sam a very Happy Birthday! I hope it's going well and that you can't wait a few more days for a face to face Happy Birthday. I am sorry you can't see us on your birthday, but I am sure it's still fun! We love you!

Now for the belated part.... last week, the 23rd to be exact, we took Jackson to his first hockey game. I was nervous because I didn't want to piss off any of the fans around us, especially because we had good seats so I figured they were paying good money to be there, they shouldn't be disturbed by a baby! BUT, Jackson proved to be a fan! It was a lot of fun to get out and do something different. I was so pleased with him and so pleased with all those willing to hold him! So - I recommend hockey games for babies!

Gotta Love My Roots!

It's a romantic full moon, when Pedro said,"Hey, mamacita, let's do Weeweechu."Oh no, not now, let's look at the moon!" said Rosita.Oh, c'mon baby, let's you and I do Weeweechu.I love you and it's the perfect time," Pedro begged."But I wanna just hold your hand and watch the moon." replied Rosita.Please, corazoncito, just once, do Weeweechu with me."Rosita looked at Pedro and said, "OK, one time, we'll do Weeweechu."Pedro grabbed his guitar and they both sang....."Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas,Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year."MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

A Cute Forward

It was written by an 8-year-old named Danny Dutton, who lives inChula >Vista, CA. He wrote it for his third grade homework assignment, to"explain>God." I wonder if any of us could have done as well?>> [ . and he had such an assignment, in California, and someonepublished >it, I guess miracles do happen ! ... ]>>> EXPLANATION OF GOD:> "One of God's main jobs is making people. He makes them to replacethe >ones that die, so there will be enough people to take care of things on>earth. He doesn't make grownups, just babies. I think because they are >smaller and easier to make. That way he doesn't have to take up his >valuable time teaching them to talk and walk. He can just leave that to>mothers and fathers.">>> "God's second most important job is listening to prayers. An awfullot >of this goes on, since some people, like preachers and things, pray at >times beside bedtime. God doesn't have time to listen to the radio orTV >because of this. Because he hears everything, there must be a terriblelot >of noise in his ears, unless he has thought of a way to turn it off.">>> "God sees everything and hears everything and is everywhere whichkeeps >Him pretty busy. So you shouldn't go wasting his time by going overyour >mom and dad's head asking for something they said you couldn't have.">>> "Atheists are people who don't believe in God. I don't think thereare >any in Chula Vista. At least there aren't any who come to our church.">> "Jesus is God's Son. He used to do all the hard work, like walkingon >water and performing miracles and trying to teach the people who didn't>want to learn about God. They finally got tired of him preaching tothem >and they crucified him But he was good and kind, like his father, andhe >told his father that they didn't know what they were doing and toforgive >them and God said O.K.">>> "His dad (God) appreciated everything that he had done and all hishard >work on earth so he told him he didn't have to go out on the roadanymore. >He could stay in heaven. So he did. And now he helps his dad out by >listening to prayers and seeing things which are important for God totake >care of and which ones he can take care of himself without having tobother>God. Like a secretary, only more important.">>> "You can pray anytime you want and they are sure to help you because>they got it worked out so one of them is on duty all the time.">> "You should always go to church on Sunday because it makes Godhappy, >and if there's anybody you want to make happy, it's God!>>> Don't skip church to do something you think will be more fun likegoing >to the beach, but sometimes fishing is acceptable cause fishermen praya >lot.>>> "If you don't believe in God, besides being an atheist, you will bevery>lonely, because your parents can't go everywhere with you, like tocamp, >but God can. It is good to know He's around you when you're scared, inthe >dark or when you can't swim and you get thrown into real deep water bybig >kids.">>> "But...you shouldn't just always think of what God can do for you. I>figure God put me here and he can take me back anytime he pleases.>>> And...that's why I believe in God."

12 Days of Christmas

This year Andrew and I decided to exchange little gifts the 12 days before Christmas. It's been a lot of fun and I hope we continue this every year. But what brings me to post about this, is the gift I received yesterday. This was in my stocking:

This coupon is worth a five minute massage from this male model.

Yes this is my husbands face, you can decide if this is his body!

What A Big Week!

Engagement & Graduation - Way to go guys!!!!

We are so proud of you and now we wish you luck in the real world - believe me, some days you will miss school!! :)

A Girflriend in now a Fiance!

My cousin and her long time boyfriend are now engaged! He proposed on the 12th and we are SO excited for them. Mike has been apart of the family for years so it's always fun to make it official. Congrats guys - you'll love being married!

Happy Graduation

If I am not mistaken, today Garrett is graduating AGAIN - will it ever end :) I was going to send you a text but when I got my new SIM card, it erased your number as well as Dayna's! Anyway, I hope it was an incredible day!! Congrats to the both of you!

DECEMEBER 11, 2005

Eleven years ago yesterday I went home after school and was basically hanging out before cheer practice that night. I got a phone call from this guy asking me if he could come hang out before practice. He had just gotten out of basketball practice, and so he planned on taking me to cheer practice at 6pm. He came over and we hung out for a bit and then headed back to school. As we were walking into the gym, he handed me his football picture with some writing on the back. It read, "... will you be my girlfriend? You don't have to if you don't want to...". Well I went in to practice and then had to run to the office to get something. One of the other girls went with me so I naturally showed her the picture. She was so excited and she told me I should say yes.

As I am sure you all know, I did say yes and I can't imagine where I would be today had not I said yes. So, Happy 11 Years Andrew - Love You!!!

You Are My Sunshine!

"Many years ago I found myself as part of occupation troops in aforeign land just at the end of a terrible war. It was not long after wearrived in this country before we developed a great love and concern forthe people we were there to watch over. This was especially true of theyoung people, the children. Many times we would find them scavenging in ourgarbage cans looking for food to keep themselves alive. This deeply touchedus, and we wanted to make a more substantial contribution to them. Weraised what money we could and found a local religious group that waswilling to open an orphanage for them. We donated as much time as possibleto improve the facilities and provided them with the operating funds theyneeded."As Christmas approached, we sent letters home to ourfamilies asking that, instead of sending gifts to us, they send toys forthe children in the orphanage. The response of our families wasoverwhelming! Toys arrived daily from our homes."We found a treesuitable to use as a Christmas tree, but we had no traditional decorationsfor it. A lady taught us how to make little birds by folding square piecesof paper, and these became the major part of the decorations for the tree.The presents were wrapped mostly in discarded Stars and Stripes newspapers.I'll never forget Christmas Eve with those children. I am sure many ofthem had never seen a Christmas tree in their lives."We sangChristmas carols to them, but we weren't very good at this. They hadbeen rehearsing for weeks so they could sing a song to us in English. Itwas not a Christmas carol, but it was beautiful. They sang, 'You Are MySunshine.' We were deeply touched with the spirit of the children thatChristmas Eve, especially as they opened the presents sent from ourfamilies. I suppose some of them had not had a toy in many, manyyears."This is a Christmas I'll never forget because we werelearning the true meaning of this great holiday season. The greatest joy wecan receive in life is giving--to bring into the life of someoneelse a little joy and happiness."

Christmas Card Photo Shoots

It was a cheese ball day yesterday - before and after church we were posing for Christmas cards. The morning was our little family shoot, and then in the evening we met up with my family for that one. These shots will not be used, so they won't ruin the surprise you will receive in the mail:)
By the way, Jackson's second outfit was a gift from his Aunt Bri - she was pretty excited about it... I don't blame her!

They Keep Going and Going...

Shots - they take forever to be conquered! It's the second day of "needy Jackson" and I am tired. Today I finally put him in the snugglie and we cleaned the house - upstairs and downstairs. My coughing was doing much better today, until I "ran this marathon". That boy is heavy - especially when you are pushing a vaccuum. Anyhow - it's all good now because Andrew just left to the grocery store - AND HE TOOK J with him!! So, I am off to grading!

A Great Story

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it so slowly, and then asked, How much do I owe you?" You don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness" He said .. "Then I thank you from my heart." As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit. Many year's later that same young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room. Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to her case. After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She read these words ... "Paid in full with one glass of milk" (Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly. Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: "Thank You, God, that Your love has spread broad through human hearts and hands." There's a saying which goes something like this: Bread cast on the waters comes back to you. The good deed you do today may benefit you or someone you love at the least expected time. If you never see the deed again at least you will have made the world a better place - And, after all, isn't that what life is all about?

Whose Child Is This?

Just like his mother he is tall and lean - she must be out there somewhere! At 28 1/4in., Jackson is in the 90th percentile for this height. Weighing in at 17-13, he is in the 50th percentile. His head measures in at 45cm., but I am not sure where that puts him.

These days he's enjoying sitting up and playing with the toy Jena sent months ago. She promised he would enjoy and man, DOES HE EVER!!! He also will not stop talking - he must get that from his dad. Smacking his lips is another favorite past-time of his. He's been so much fun and I am way excited to have a Christmas card with someone actually in the onesie!!!

ATTORNEY'S ADVICE - NO CHARGE

Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. A corporate Attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company. 1. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put "PHOTO ID REQUIRED."
2.. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card Accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the "For" line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won't have access to it.
3.. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home Phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your SS# printed on your checks. (DUH!) You can add it if it is necessary. But if you have It printed, anyone can get it.
4.. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to Call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a Photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a Name, address, Social Security number, credit cards. Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my Wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieve(S) ordered an Expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had A credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number From DMV to change my driving record information online, and more. But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know:
5.. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card Numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them.
6.. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit Providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an Investigation (if there ever is one). But here's what is perhaps most important of all: (I never even thought to do this.)
7.. Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations Immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over The Internet in my name. The alert means any company that checks your Credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by Phone to authorize new credit. By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. There are records of all the Credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks.
Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, etc., has been stolen: 1.) Equifax: 800-525-6285 2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 888-397-3742 3.) Trans Union: 800-6807289 4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line):800-269-0271 We pass along jokes on the Internet; we pass along just about everything. If you are willing to pass this information along, it could really help someone that you care about.



Tishara Lee Cousino, RRG
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Grrrrrr

My mom mad me so mad today. She decided to eat some of Jackson's green veggies without even asking. When I caught her eating them, I was upset with her because right under Jackson's nose, he's getting a little orange. Most of his veggies are orange, so I cherish his green veggies. I told her my feelings on the matter, but she didn't care. She said I just needed to clean him better. Needless to say, I was pretty annoyed.
Luckily it all worked out because soon after, I woke up!

A Day at the Salon

As part of my birthday gift from my mother-in-law, she treated me to a cut and color. It was nice considering I rarely get my hair done. I seem to touch it up myself, then go see Shelly, then touch it up myself so on and so forth. Considering there were four of us getting our hair done, we arrived at the salon at 3:45pm and didn't leave until almost 10pm. It was such a long journey, but I am to blame for most of that time!!! It was great visiting though and something even crazier happened while we were there. (I know, what could be crazier than getting your hair done for hours on end....)
I was the first to go in because I naturally needed to be the first to get started. There was another woman in the chair next to me. She looked familiar at a quick glance, but I didn't really get a good look. Then she went to hand me a magazine, she looked at me and there it was. Magic was in the air. Well maybe not be it was pretty cool to be looking at my sort of cousin. I hadn't seen her since my wedding so it was so great to run in to eachother by chance. Small world!
Anyway, I am off with my new hair to accomplish a million things today - have a good one!

Finally Out of Bed

We got home from the doctor's office and Jackson went straight to bed. All day Thursday, our little man was in and out of sleep. He was so uncomfortable so Andrew and I took turns staying with him. I got the best break of all when my dad and I went to sushi - thanks for the break Andrew and thanks for the sushi dad!!!!
Around 8:30pm Thursday night, Jackson threw up all over our bed. So Andrew took him in the shower and I changed our sheets. Jackson came out a new man. He was laughing and playing and trying to scream, but due to his illness, it was more of a whisper. Then around 9:15pm, he was back to sleep.
For the last three nights, Jackson has slept in our bed and I am really hoping it won't be a fourth! Last night he lasted an hour in his bed, and then woke up very offended that he was alone. We were going to have a baby-sitter come over today so we could go to the Temple, but Jackson just wants to be with us. Sweet but exhausting.
Yesterday I took Jackson out to Walmart, he did well, but the rest of the day we just hung out. Today on the other hand we went to Costco and Andrew's volleyball game - he is sort of the coach, but he doesn't really coach - it's a bizarre calling. Out of all the sports he plays, volleyball is not one of them.
Anyway, other than me and Jackson being sick, life is pretty normal. We are getting our Christmas stuff up - you will get the finished pictures when... well when we finish!

Just For Fun!

WIFE VS. HUSBAND A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband ask ed sarcastically, "Relatives of yours?" "Yep," the wife replied, "in-laws." (- I love that one!)

W O R D S A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day... 30,000 to a man's 15,000.The wife replied, "The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men...The husband then turned to his wife and asked, "What?"

The Silent Treatment A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight. Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper, "Please wake me at 5:00 AM." He left it where he knew she would find it.The next morning, the man woke up , only to discover it was 9:00 AMand he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't wakened him, when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed. The paper said, "It is 5:00 AM. Wake up." Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests.

God may have created man before woman, but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.

101.4

This is the part I didn't want to experience. This is the reason I wanted to be able to still nurse through the winter. This is what I thought I could prevent if I was careful.
Yesterday the coughing began, then at 7pm, the crying began. Jackson cried every half hour or so. This made for a very lovely nights sleep - or not! This morning around 7:30am I took his temperature (last night it was normal) and it was 100.4. Then around 8am it reached 101.4. I had him in a cool bath, goosebumps and all, and then put him in a onesie. I quickly got dressed and off we were to see Dr. Melman.
Melman said that Jackson has an ear infection in his right ear. The fever should go away in 24-48 hours. So for now, Jackson is living on anti-biotics and Tylenol. Poor baby. He wakes up so often and he drowns his face in tears - so he looks like he got beat up pretty good!!
So sad! And Jena, two sick babies at once - with each step I experience, I learn how amazing you are!

MAMA

Well it's here - now we are waiting for him to say it at the right time, on purpose that is!

My First Tree

I told my parents there is only one way to get a Christmas tree, you cut it down yourself... or have your dad do it!!

See, I pick the tree, and then dad cuts it down!
And, if you have dad do all the hard work, you have time to make a dog puppet!

What a great day guys!

Thanksgiving

This year was much like all the others because we spent a lot of time on the road but other than that, there were many changes. It all began with picking up Ben and his girlfriend Vanessa, on our way to Riverside for our 2pm appointment. So not only was that a first, but this year all of my siblings were able to make it. It was so great to have them all there celebrating with the family. Abuelita did very well in joining the festivities and taking care of herself. It was a lot of fun at Rob & Sharon's and I wish we could have stayed longer, but duty called in Acton at 5pm.

We didn't really plan on being there at 5pm, naturally because we had just had dinner, but we were still late in meeting our 6pm goal due to an accident. But once we got there, we had a nice time visiting. I guess I would have to say this year was different over because it was a pretty empty house. Had Tristan's family not come, there would have only been Tori and her family, Curtis and Tristan and then us. Wes, Paige, Shay, and Kioa are in Ut. and Chris is in Pakistan (I think). Sorry no pictures this time, my camera battery died in Riverside :(

So I have to say - I am grateful for that day, I am grateful for my life - Happy Thanksgiving You All!!

For Beckham & Hudson: akslhfl LKAHF DFIKLJ love, Jman

Where Has The Time Gone?

Jackson grew over night - He wanted to awake as a whole new person on his SIX MONTH BIRTHDAY!! It really is unbelieveable how much he has changed - we are so proud!

Well the truth of the matter is, Cannon came over to celebrate with Jackson. Too bad Jackson was a tired pooper, Cannon was forced to entertain himself in memory of his buddy.

I on the other hand got some sad news today. Because my back has been tight for months, and for almost three weeks I haven't been able to laugh or talk a lot without coughing OR SING, I went to the doctor's today. I was put on steroids and can't feed Jackson fo ten days. Who would have thought that would have saddened me?!?!? I always expected to welcome the end of nursing - but I am not. I am sure I will get over this attachment soon and be glad it's over, but as for tonight, it's a gloomy one. So for Jackson's birthday gift - he got one last meal :)

The Last Farewell

So you may be right in thinking that SUSHI was just an excuse to go to sushi - it wasn't really the farewell. Because of that, we headed to Acton to say our final good-byes. It was weird knowing Shay and Kioa were moving to Utah, but it's nice timing because they will be back in a month for Christmas. They also had a chance to watch Jackson Friday, so they were able to bond one last time.

So what else is new in the neighborhood??? Jackson is having a little too much to drink these days.

The shades help him then deal with the bright lights.

Once recovered, he likes to go out and play a nice game of Polo.

As for me, I am just hanging out!

Farewell Fifita's

They are off to a better life in Utah!! They leave this weekend so we had to get in one last Light 'N Healthy trip. Nothing like a spicy tuna hand roll!!! We will miss you guys, but we'll always have sushi!

Tired Boy

I got home from work around 3:30p.m. and my mother-in-law informs me that Jackson had a 15 minute morning nap, and then a 40min. afternoon nap. So she says he is VERY tired. After she left, I got him his sippy cup with juice, and I sat on the my bed with him talking about the day. Usually I would sacrifice my time and take a little nap with him, but I remembered that we were scheduled for a life insurance meeting at 5p.m., so I thought I should put him down and straighten up the house. So.... 4:15p.m. he was down, in bed, asleep - and that's how he's been ever since!! He NEVER misses a meal, even if he happens to be asleep when the meal approaches. But, 6:15p.m. has come and gone, and homeboy is still sleeping. Due to his habit of a 2 or 4a.m. feeding, I am going to let him wake up when he's ready to eat... maybe then we will have a full nights sleep!!!

Other than that, life is going fairly well. I have a slow month due to the holidays, but Andrew has had an extremely busy month. Which is good and bad as you can imagine! Jackson and I have been doing a lot of bonding though - he is SO much fun!!! I am sure it will only get more and more interesting as he continues to develop, I just can't believe how fun it's been.

Anyway, I know a blog is never as interesting without a picture, so I will put this blog to its end.

Topanga Heaven!

So I did it, I had some extra time the other day (imagine that) while I was waiting to attend an English Dept. meeting, and so what better place to "hang out", than the new Topanga Mall. I thought about my dear dear friend Jena as I prepared myself for the parking search - only to find out that that is not nearly a problem now that Nordstroms has a new home. So we did park in front of CPK so we could walk to the food court where Jackson and I could eat - but IT MOVED!! We were now on an adventure. After making my way around the Topanga Heaven, I came upon a smell, a very familiar smell, one that not everyone enjoys - but I live for this smell.... SUSHI!!! What, a food court with a Sushi Bar - YES!!! Now of course that wouldn't have been your favorite part Jena, but you would have LOVED the rest of it. It's gorgeous there - but I can't speak much for the Nordstroms. I couldn't get myself to go in without you (and some money!!). So, then next time you are in town - you know where we are going!! Jackson said we should give you a sneak peak - I hope you enjoy it. Naturally it does not do it justice - and of course J had to be part of it - it was a big day for him you know!!! He spent A LOT of time there with us back in the day!!!

One Year - Take Two

I was going to my class sites to check up on things, and lo and behold, the blog below was posted on my English II page. Considering I was on the phone, holding Jackson and blogging at the same time, it's not too much of a surprise to me. So anyway, this was up yesterday, but now it's up in the right spot!!!

A year ago yesterday - the twins arrived!! I remember being so excited and nervous and in denial. I couldn't believe it was actually happening... wait, this isn't about me.... Jena and Aaron, I am sure you were sharing some of my emotions - I mean it must have been an exciting time for you too!!! We hope you had a blast celebrating yesterday. You guys have done such an amazing job - twins are not easy and I should know :) Love you all and Happy Birthdays!!!!

The Walker

No, I'm not talking about Jena back in the day...I am talking about Jackson's walker. We finally found one. I kept finding exersaucers and things of that sort, but we wanted a walker. We wanted Jackson to be able to walk around downstairs, on his own - sort of! I was in Walmart, where I had just been a couple days prior to this occassion, and there it was... $30! So I picked one up and we headed home to try it out. Jackson was a little unsure in the beginning - but he quickly learned that he could easily move himself BACKWARD! He hasn't really moved forward yet, but it works!
It's a great way for me to get the house cleaned up, especially if I give him a long enough book to read!

His First Halloween!!

The morning of our Halloween festivites, we decided to celebrate my 25th at the Acton Park. We met up with our families to play a little "over the line". Our softball game turned into over the line due to the fact that we didn't have enough people for a real game, and many were in favor of not having to do too much running! IT WAS A BLAST! It was amazing to have all my siblings there, and most of the Andersons, and just enjoy being outdoors. I love softball so it was nice to get out there and compete - all though the competition took control over my mouth from time to time when I made an error! :(


We didn't go out ON Halloween, but we did go to the Agua Dulce Ward party on the Saturday before Halloween. It was interesting to be there again, but it was nice to give Jackson a litte taste of the festivities. I am sure he REALLY enjoyed it!
I just can't wait to see him running around trying to get all the candy he possible can - NOT!!!!! (Do you like my junior high "not"?)