Picture Overload

 In April we got to go to Disneyland and I'm pretty sure I didn't post anything about it. It was an awesome trip and we loved it all. Jack could have enjoyed the rides a little bit more, but the waiting in lines made it hard. Who likes waiting anyway?

Jack loved to put Josh's socks and shoes on. This was at the hotel.

 We got to go to the beach too. It was a lot of fun but I thought it was so cold! It was pretty relaxing tho and so pretty.

 Here are the pictures from Disneyland.

Jack was so scared of Buzz. Now when he looks at the pictures, he thinks it's so cool. Maybe next time.

On the Ferris Wheel.

Jack wasn't scared at all! Everyone else was, we went on the moving one, not the stationary one.

Nap Time, for both boys

So this was just today, Jack wanted to show me his trick. He was so proud of himself. If you can't tell, he put his cup of water on top of the 5 gallon water bottle.

Sometimes, when me and Jack are bored, we go to Target and walk around.

He makes this really funny face and I tried to get it, but he kept putting his face down.

This is at the play place at the mall. He finally was able to climb all the way up.

I just think he is such a handsome boy!

Jack is really into Buzz and Woody now. He is saying "And Beyond!" 

Obviously my life is all about this kid! But I am so excited that Jack is going to have a little brother soon. He needs a little buddy. Hopefully I'll be able to post pictures of the new baby in a couple months!

It's a BOY!

I haven't been as vocal (internet wise) about this pregnancy. Oh, by the way, we're having baby #2! Due October 2nd, meaning I'm halfway through, crazy! I kept thinking that this poor kid is going to be so neglected because I was already forgetting what week I was on. With Jack, I was checking everything about him every week. But we just went to the doctor this week for the most anticipated ultrasound and found out that the baby is a BOY!! I'm so thrilled. And as I looked at this ultrasound picture, I started getting teary eyed and I am so excited for this new addition to our family. I literally was wondering how I could love another kid as much as I love Jack, but I already love this new baby so much!

I'm nervous and scared to have 2 kids. I know many have done it, but this is a first for me :) And we're moving to Glendale, so my mom won't be 5 minutes away anymore. We signed the papers for our house yesterday; our first house! We've never had our own place, and you know, after 6 1/2 years,  maybe it's about time. I hear it's really good to be out on your own, with your own family. I'm gonna have a lot of learning to do. Like, making my own meals every night, being extremely frugal, finding new friends, being in a ward with no familiar faces, and I'm sure there's a million other things. But I'm so excited to have our own space! I'm so thankful to our families who have helped us along the way; we're so blessed.

The next few months will be crazy with painting and moving and getting our house all home-y and comfy. And then after all that, Josh will start dental school and be crazy busy. And then a month or so after that, I'll have a baby, and I'll be going crazy. I hope I can juggle it all and still find time to play with Jack. I sure love that little boy! He's so smart and sweet. He'll be a great brother...once he gets used to sharing the attention, haha.

Well... if I don't blog in the next who knows how long, this is all the reasons why :) I'll try to post pictures of the house tho!

It's been a while... a long while. No specific reason for the post, just thought I needed an updated picture of the boy. Jack is growing so fast and and he's got a big personality. He loves to play and he's constantly on the move. He likes to throw balls and play basketball. He loves his uncle Jake. We live with Jake now and he gets so excited to see him. Unfortunately Jack has also learned how to growl when I don't let him do something and I can't figure out how to get him to stop. We taught him how to be soft instead of hitting (i think it's his way of petting) Mckays new bunny. So now when Josh is holding Jack and we say "be soft" he'll pet Josh's beard. He finally fits into 12 month pants at 16 months. He likes to dance and he's getting some new moves.
Josh got into Dental School! We're so excited! He got accepted to Midwestern out in Glendale and starts in the fall so we will probably leave Mesa for a bit. I'm so happy for him and that all his hard work paid off. He's applying for a Navy Scholarship. His recruiter says it looks pretty good for him and we should find out in the next week or so if he got it. School is so dang expensive and the scholarship would be awesome.
I got released from my Young Women's calling last Sunday, and I did not realize it would be so hard. I'll admit, I didn't always have a good attitude about going to mutual but I really got to know those Beehives and they were the best. I really hope I taught them something and I'm really going to miss them. I knew it was coming, but when they actually released me, I started crying. I'm not much of a crier (sp?) but it was a bit emotional and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow in such a fun calling. 
So there's my un-lengthy update of the family. We're excited for 2013 and all the new things to come! :)

Happy Birthday Jack Boy!

I can't believe this cute little boy is already a whole year old! It does make me sad that he's not a teeny tiny baby anymore, but he's so much fun! I love this stage. He's got such a great personality and he's so stinkin' cute! He has filled our lives with so much happiness and I'm so grateful he's part of our Eternal Family.

Isn't he just the cutest?!

He thinks it's so funny when I stick my tongue out, he has started to do it too. He's a goof!

Can you tell he loves the cake? He got the sugar addiction from his dad...

Jack Slade:
He's a wobbly walker
Likes to stick his tongue out
Loves to talk on the phone
Likes to stand in the bath, not sit
Loves camping
Says Mama and Dadda (sometimes)
Not the happiest at church (working on it)
Loves dogs
Waves good bye

Happy Birthday Jack! We love our little handsome boy!

P.S. Thanks to Kara Barratt for taking his pictures, they turned out awesome. I highly recommend her :)