99 Things

The object is to copy and paste the list of "99 things" to your blog and bold the things that you have done! You should all do it and post a picture at the end to go along with one of the tasks that you have achieved. It's quick, it's easy and brings back some fun memories!

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Fed a llama
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a marathon
28. Ridden in a Gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David in person
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful Geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported by an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Been out if the country
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
    
62. Gone whale watching
63. Received flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets, or plasma
65. Gone skydiving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the changing of the guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Have been published
81. Visited the Redwoods
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Years Eve
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had the chickenpox
89. Saved someone's life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Got a tattoo
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Ocean
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Used a pay phone
99. Been stung by a bee

When I think about the month of November I think about Thanksgiving. I just wanted to do a short little post about the man in this picture. I am SOOOO grateful for him and for everything he does for our little family. He works 50 plus hours a week, and goes to school full time. As if that wasn't enough stress there is always homework. When I married James I knew he was a hardworker and he has NEVER given me a reason to doubt that. I know he will do anything for our family even if it means working 100 hours a week. On top of all that work, school, and homework he is the greatest husband I could ask for and the best dad in the whole world! I hear moms complain about the dad's not helping out enough and it is the exact opposite in our situation. James and I actually argue about who gets to feed Jax :) I have never had to get on his case about changing a dirty diaper or making a bottle. He is the greatest and I dont think I tell him enough. I don't think many people follow our blog, but for those of you who do I want you to know I LOVE MY HUSBAND!!!!

Picture overload!

First and for most I have to start this post out about Jax... big surprise I know :) Yesterday he turned 4 months old! So, today he had his 4 month checkup and let me just say he is a BIG little guy! He has brought so much joy and happiness into our lives and everday that we're with him puts smiles on our faces! Here are his measurements from today,

Weight: 16 pounds, 3 ounces!!!!! 75%

Length: 25.25 inches!! 62%

We love you so much Jax!!

Here is first experience with rice cereal! He suprisingly did very well :)


Halloween!!!

Last year around Halloween we got together with some friends and carved pumpkins and made carameled apples. We had such a good time that we did it again this year and decided to make it a yearly tradition. This year our really good friends Greg and Melissa hosted the event at their new house. We made apples first, then dove right into the pumpkins! Here is what the end results looked like..

Apples :)

The gang!

Hubba Hubba!!


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Trevor, and Nikki to his right. I kinda cut her out. Sorry Nik!

Mine and James's pumpkin!

Greg and Melissa's pumpkin! the light didnt really work, but it looked neat!

Trevor and Nikki's pumpkin. Theirs was awesome. Can you tell who it is??



Halloween Party!!!!

We went as Seigfried and Roy and Jax was our little white Tiger! It was so funny! James went all out from dying his hair and letting me cover him in fake tanner. Thanks mom for making our awesome costumes! They were a big hit!

Wes, Rachel, and Zurik were the headless horseman, a horse, and a cute little pumpkin. So creative!

Chris, Shianne, and baby Maddex went as, Wendy, Peter Pan, and the lost boy!







Greg, Melissa, and Brooklynn went as, a blue fairy, Malificient, and a zebra!

Tyler and Lauren went as UPS workers!










Trevor, Nikki, and baby Eliza went as a Golfer, a nurse, and a flower!

Josh was an evil looking witch (his face kills me!) and Allison was Dorothy.

This is the donut game. The boys against each other and girls against each other. the first one to eat their donut with NO hands and without it falling to the floor is the winner.












HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Chris was clearly caught CHEATING!!!!

The girls turn :)



Skittle Game




Trophies for the Best Overall Costume, The Funniest costume, and the most creative Costume.

And the trophy winners!!!

Thank you everyone for coming! We had a blast and can't wait to see the costumes you all come up with next year!

Come back soon for pictures from the Crayk party!

So bitter sweet!

Today, October 28,2009 Jax rolled over! It was after his bath while he ws getting lotioned up and getting dressed. He has always been strong and very advanced for his age, and that kinda makes me sad. He is losing that wanting to held and be cuddled and wants to play with his toy, sit up, stand while holding my fingers, talk to us with his coo's and ooh's, and now ROLL OVER! His 4 month appointment is coming up on Tuesday and I cannot wait to see what our pediatricion has to say!

Time for a haircut??

Well this is it, I think i just might cave into everyone. Jax needs a haircut! I'm just so sad to have to do it. That means he is getting so big. He's not even 4 months old yet and I already have to give him the old man come over! As much as i want to hold on to his "long, luscious, thick locks" hahaha i think its time to say our goodbyes.

Okay, I finally got around to posting a few more pics of Jax. I cannot believe how big he is getting! He is in size 2 diapers now and can actually wear little boys clothes. He will be 4 months old November 2 and he will be able to start eating rice cereal!!! He is entering such a fun stage where he can laugh out loud and I think he is discovering his hands. He looks at his toys and he makes an attempt to reach for them now. He can sit for a few seconds (well more like balance over his belly) and he can stand for forever if we hold his hands lightly. His balance is great and he can support his own head completely now. We just love him sooo much and cannot wait for more milestones to be achieved!

2 month checkup!

Well this week was a very important week for Jax and I. We both had doctors appointments. I had an appointment with my doctor and Jax had his two month checkup! My appointment was Thurs. at 10:50 and Jax had his on Wed. at 4:00. So 3:30 on Wed. comes around and I load Jax into the car and off we go. We arrived to the doctors office and much to my suprise his pediatrition wasnt there?? His nurse asked if she could help me and I said, "Yes my son has an appointment with Dr. Moskawitz today at 4." And her look gave it all away. She said, "Are you sure" and then I replied "No...." I had gotten our appointments MIXED UP!! So I missed my IUD appointment. As soon as I got to my car I called my doctor to explain the situation and luckily someone cancelled for 9:00 a.m. the next morning (the same day as Jax's app.) so i took
their spot and luckily it all worked out. Both of our appointments went super good and Jaxon is
such a cute, growin boy!! Here are his numbers...
-Birth, 7 lbs 13 oz. and 20 inches long
-2 week check, 9 lbs 14 oz and 21.5 inches long
-2 month check, 11 lbs 10 oz and 23 inches long!!

Another quick update & pics!!

Well I must say I am LOVING being a mom. Jax is the best baby I could have ever asked for. He sleeps six hours at a time and hardly ever cries! I go back to work the middle of this month and it's going to be very hard to leave this little guy. At least I only have to work a few days a week and I know he will be in good hands thanks to my loving in laws and my mom. From the day he was born the doctors and nurses were shocked at how alert he was, and he hasn't changed a bit. He is quite observant and very inquisitive. His big smile and little coo's make my heart melt. He has lost that newborn look and is now like a toddler and he is only two months old! They really do grow up so fast. We have his 2 month appointment tomorrow so I will post again soon to keep you updated on his stats! Im predicting 13 pounds and 23 inches! He is a big boy! Enjoy!