Stats Update

Well Jacob had his one year check up today. Here are the stats.

weight 20 lbs 8 oz = 25%
height 29 1/2 in = 50%
head circ. 18 1/2 = 50%

So that is our little guy. He is doing great. Still not walking without holding on to something yet but getting closer. Talks constantly. Tough as nails, always wrestling with Andrew.

Other news, our air conditioner went out on Sat. We finally managed to get someone out a little after 7 pm on Monday. Now they have to order the part that should take 5 days to get. Oh yeah, did I mention that it is 114 outside. Can we say not fun. We went and stayed the weekend in Orange County with Kyle parents. Then had to come back Monday because I had to be there for the last day of school. Kyle headed back to work today. Wow, I would never have made it as a pioneer.

Birthday Party

We also had Jacob's first birthday party on Sat. It was so much fun. Family and friends gathered to celebrate with us. Thank you to everyone for all your help in making everything go so smoothly. It was definitely a busy busy day. Below you will find the birthday cake progression. He devoured his whole little cake. What a guy. Happy Birthday again my dear sweet son.

Temple Sealing

On Sat. June 7 we went to the Redlands temple and Jacob sealed to us. It was such an amazing and spiritual experience. The boys were both so good in the temple. During the sealing Andrew sat nicely on Nona's lap and Jacob was so cooperative and quiet during the ordinance. It was like they both just knew this was a special place and they needed to be reverent. After the sealing we also gave Jacob his baby baby blessing. Thank you to all of you that sacrificed your time, effort to be there. It meant so much to our family. Those of you that weren't there we missed you and knew you were there in spirit. What a blessing it is to have the gospel in our lives.

Happy 1st Birthday Jacob!

I can't believe that Jacob is already one. Happy Birthday my baby. He is such a big boy. He has always been thin and now he is getting tall. And oh so active. He gets around and into anything he wants. Jake also loves to climb. Still not walking but getting closer every day. I just couldn't let this day come and go without acknowledging the event. I can't imagine life without him.

Jackass Mail Run

I was able to take the boys up to visit my family for 5 days. It was a lot of fun. The big even was the Jackass Mail Run. This was the 47th annual run and my mom was wagon master. She makes the fourth one in our family. We are so proud. She even managed to get the mail, the wagon's and all the horses to Springville from Porterville. Andrew loved being around all the horses and cowboys. He sure had a great time. Here are a few, of the hundreds (seriously), of pictures that were taken on the trip.

Finalization

We had court today to finalize Jacob's adoption. Everything was smooth sailing and he is now forever legally ours. We are so thrilled to have this part done. Not that it changes how we feel about him it just solidifies the whole thing and there are no more what ifs hanging around. Jake, you are amazing and we love you very much. Thank you Great Grandma Rae in joining in this special day of our lives.


Thanks Judge Cox!

Updates Finally!

Well I finally put up some new posts. If you go to Feb. there is one about Jake's first hair cut. I have gotten a little behind.

New things happening around here that we finally have a court date to finalize Jacob's adoption. It is on Tuesday, April 15. Yay. Then we are planning the temple sealing and baby blessing for June 7th. We are so excited to have this all coming together.

Both of our boys are amazing. They are full of personality and silliness. It is adorable to see them play together. We are so blessed to be their parents.