Movin on up!

drinking his juice watching sesame street- we both stay in pj's until noonish

I had Jeff take a pregnancy pic since I only have one or two of this pregnancy- 35 weeks :)

Grant loves chicken nuggets and green beans

It's been a big last week for our family. We finally took the plunge and moved. We had been thinking about moving for a while because living in a basement was really taking it's toll on my sanity. As much as I wanted to move we didn't want to leave our neighborhood. It's so close to the university and it's one of the safest neighborhoods in Salt Lake so we really had a hard time finding a place that was worth the move. Then out of nowhere a duplex around the corner was for rent! Needless to say we had to take it! We have nice big windows and a garage! The best part is that we don't have anyone walking above us and making noise right when we are trying to go to sleep!! It's right across the street from our church too, which is awesome! Less neighbors and less traffic are a big bonus :) We've been taking our sweet time getting everything where it needs to go so until then I don't have any pictures, but my goal is to have everything done in two weeks because I'll be 37 weeks and out of commission! 

15 Months

It's hard to believe that I have a full blown toddler on my hands. He's throwing me curve balls left and right, but I love how busy my life is with him. It's really hard to imagine what life is going to be like with a new baby and Grant to juggle, but I'm so excited to meet our new addition. Anyway I've been teaching Grant a few different words in sign language. It's crazy how much these little kids catch onto things so quickly. Even though I don't like to put him in front of the television, he has become quite attached to 'melmo' which is Sesame Street ( it all started with this video) So it's becoming a daily struggle to find things to entertain him with before I give in to Sesame Street, but I always always give to his adorable little finger pointing to the t.v.

signing 'water'

Jeff started his internship on Monday with Senator Valentine. He has loved every minute so far and is learning a ton- and he gets to meet really 'cool' people. I'm not sure how I'd do in a job like that, but I'm glad that he is enjoying it so much. He's gone more than I'm used to him being gone, but it's only for 5 1/2 more weeks!

Little baby #2 is growing and growing. I've been a little down because my weight keeps going up and up and up!!! But I know that he's doing well and that's all that matters in the mean time. It's kind of depressing knowing that I still have 8 weeks left and I weigh a few more lbs now than I did when I delivered with Grant. (Yikes)

Kirsten took this pic on Christmas with her awesome camera

Speaking of weight and how am I going to loose it ALL after this giant baby is born- I ordered a double jogging stroller (yay) I can't believe how much I love BOB jogging strollers. They are just awesome and durable and make jogging possible- even with little children :) So I sold the single stroller and purchased a double!! Can't wait to test it out- and this time I'm getting a car seat adapter so we can use it as soon as I'm able to get out and run/jog/walk!

Thank You Ebay!!

Happy Birthdays!!

This is such a fun time of year for me and Jeff. We met 8 YEARS ago in drivers ed, right before we turned 16!  I can't believe it's been that long because I can remember every detail of the first day we met!  Jeff and I are only 40 hours apart. I really believe that we knew each other in heaven and couldn't be apart for too long, so we came to earth together :) I have so many fun birthday memories with Jeff throughout the years and they just get better and better. Jeff's birthday was on Sunday and mine was Monday. We celebrated ALL weekend though. We had fun date on Friday and went shopping on Saturday. We celebrated with Jeff's family on Sunday. Since we've been married we sort of 'share' our birthdays. Yesterday Jeff had an orientation at the state capitol for his internship, so I spent the day with my mommy. It was fun to spend it with her and brought back all the fun memories I have of her taking me shopping and out to lunch (I have the best mom in the world)!! Then we had yummy pizza and cake. After cake and ice cream my sisters, my mom and I watched the Bachelor while the guys watched the National Championship game. It was a fun fun day. We got home pretty late and it took me less than 2 minutes to fall asleep after laying down.

LOOK NOT BEHIND THEE

it's all gone :(

It has taken some getting used to, but I'm starting to like his hair. We decided to cut it on Sunday after he was called a girl for the millionth time. Jeff loves it because it makes him look older and not like a baby. That's exactly why I don't like it, but he is a cutie no matter what!! And whether he likes it or not- he'll always be my baby :)

Christmas is here!

In bed with his mormor blankie

Rain, SNOW, or Shine he loves the park

Grant as a 'Star Boy'

First of all, sorry I always add so many pictures. I figure whoever 'reads' this blog probably only looks at the pictures anyway :)
We had two family Christmas parties this last Saturday. The first party was for my mom's side. We had our traditional Santa Lucia program and had a delicious Swedish breakfast. Grant was in the program as a star boy and my cute little cousin was the Santa Lucia. It was so cute. We also had Santa Clause visit!

Then we had a party for my dad's side of the family. There was lots of good food and fun cousins. There was the traditional Nativity put on by the cousins. Grant was the only sheep this year. He kept pulling off his mask so I had him hold onto the shepherd cane to keep his hands occupied. Luckily he only had a 30 second role.

Grant and Brynn

Jessica and Grant- my little cousins love to hold him!

Visit with Santa Clause

Mormor, Grant, and Jenn

Sheep mask was a little snug

holding his cane

resting on mormors lap after a LONG day

posing in front of the Christmas Tree

One year old!

Grant is just a little fire cracker. He is always going and going. Jeff taught him how to say how old he is. He gets so excited he forgets to answer and skips right to clapping for himself. His favorite toy right now is a balloon. He is a true boy. He screams everytime he sees basketball or football on t.v. and says 'ball' over and over.
Jeff is happy to have a break from school. He had a really busy semester, but he finished with a 3.95 which was awesome! He is doing an internship this next semester at the State Capitol during the legislative session and it'll count as college credit. He's really looking forward to that experience. Luckily he'll finish right before baby #2 is due. The time is flying by and I can't believe we are going to be a family of four in just 3 months!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

the park

Grant loves the park as do I. I love the area that we live in because there are at least four nice parks with in walking distance. Our favorite is Davis Park, because it's the closest and least crowded. Here are some pictures I took yesterday of Grant playing...it's was such a gorgeous day we decided that we didn't even need shoes!!