Gobble Gobble!

We had a great Thanksgivng in our new home. Shopping went perfectly! We got everything and more! Garrett and I enjoyed the time off together and Jacks did too..he loves it when G is home. we put up our Christmas tree and and some lights on our house, way to go babe!I have also been getting things together for Jackson's birthday is just two weeks! I went to a party store and found all this cute 1st birthday stuff..not cheesy lookin at all! Garrett was surprised by much I could spend at a party store for our soon to be one year old. I just reminded him that I was voted most talented, along with Kory Longenecker, in 7th grade and spending cash just happens to be my #1 talent.
I didnt take an offical Thanksgiving picture so I just posted a few from the week...

I LOVE the holidays!!!

This weekend I drug my mom to see Twilight with me..my hubby isn't the Twilight type! It was really good! I read all the books..the first books I have read in a long long time! We waited in line for an hour, but met an interesting lady while waiting. She teaches at PGH and is in recovery from breast cancer..times like this always make me grateful for the things I have and good health!

Now for the Holidays! I am so so so so excited for black Friday shopping!! I am going to Target this year..it opens at six so I will be there about 3. My mom and I are going to sleep in the back of the rover, yeah I'm totally into it! Last year I was so huge and preggers and I was running all around with my cart grabbing things like mad. I got this huge rocking chair but obviously couldn't lift it. there was a worker standing right by me and wouldn't even help. So I found this huge, I mean huge Samoan guy to help me. I told my sis about this and she called the store and flipped out on them! She told them that I was like about to pop and couldn't even get any help..I love my feisty sister! So to sum it all up..I just get so excited for the Holidays and all the madness! I love buying things for my two boys! And we have Jacks first birthday on the 15th and we are flying to San Diego the day after xmas to see Garrett's mom. Yep it's gonna be a busy one but I love every second of it!

Wii!!

So I have been looking everywhere for a Wii..well not really everywhere but I knew I wanted to buy one. Of course they are hard to come by, sold out everywhere! So I decided to call Walmart to see if they had any. The guy on the phone said they had 3..I rushed over there as fast as I could! I even woke Jacks up just to go get us a wii. We get there and I sat and waited 30 minutes when they told me they didn't have any. I considered my source and didn't even through a fit..I mean this is Walmart! So I cruised over to Target and there they were 2 Wiis just waiting for me! I picked one up and was as happy as ever. Merry Christmas to Garrett and I! Of course I just had to tell G..Im the worst at keeping secrets! So now we will see if I can leave it unopened until Christmas. I have never played one but I think they look like so much fun! So all you Wii players let me know what games I need to pick up..I'm so embarrassed of myself right now!

Hmmm...

Just a few things..first Obama has won the election and will be our new pres...so say goodbye to all your money folks cause its going to people who don't even pay taxes. Next, Garrett has started a new job down in Provo doing what else but Account Managing. It's a web site company so if you are looking to get one let G know and he will hook you up. We have had a busy week with our birthdays, just celebrating like nobodys business. Thanks to all the family and friends who sent gifts, cards and the calls. We love you all so much! My birthday was on Thursday and I celebrated with like my bff Brittany Thornton. We had such a great day! Started out with some lunch, followed with some shopping ans ended the day with turning me back into a blonde..because blondes have more fun. Thanks britt for EVERYTHING you totally rock! My loving husband forgot it was my birthday, which really is shocking! I almost cried and he felt bad so he came home with flowers and a Sierra West box in his hand. Thanks babe but you really didn't have to! Maybe he should forget special occasions more often because the payoff was well worth the pain! ;)

Happy 29th you sexy thang!

Today is Garrett's 29Th birthday!!! Happy Birthday babe!! I made him a skore bar cake last night, so we had it for breakfast this morning in bed! That's the way we do it. Last night I took him to Tucanos for the very first time in his life and he loved it! That place is so yummy, I definitely recommend it for sure! Anyway happy birthday babe we love you!

Happy Halloween!!

Like the last, we spent our evening at the Thornton Halloween bash and boy was it fun! We started the night off with a little limbo..I was much better this year! Then we did a bit of dancing to some old hits, had some food, played Bunco and had some more food! As you can see, G and I were Adam and Eve..now that's just funny! (Don't mind the Eve preggers belly!) Jacks was the cutest lion in the whole world..he even growls too! I just love Halloween!

This is for real people

Yes it's happened ALREADY! I was asked 4 times yesterday if I was pregnant...keep in mind i'm only like 10 almost 11 weeks along! This is what happens when your husband is a giant! Pregnancy does not due this body good!!!

I tried!

So I have seen all of these cute pictures of little kids in leaves so I wanted to have one for myself. This is what I got.

halloween party

So we decided to have a Halloween party with the fam and all the kids. It was a lot of fun! We had dinner, played games and sang happy birthday to my dad..whos bday was on the 1st. Jacks even got his first tat! Having a large family is a lot of fun..there are 17 grandkids so it's just crazy!

Mean Mom..or a funny Mom?

First Photo

Here is the new baby! The official due date is May 28Th, which is almost to the day of Jackson's due date 17 months ago. So funny! Everything looks to be developing great and the heart beat sounded perfect! That's my favorite, hearing the heart beat for the first time! The only thing is I've been super sick so far..my belly constantly hurts so if anyone has any tricks please share!

Yee Haw!

The fam went to Farm Country today at Thanksgiving Point for our first time. It was so fun to see all the cute animals! Jackson had a great time and LOVED the little chickens...he cried when we left them! I wanted to buy one, they were only 2 bucks, but I wasn't really sure where we could keep it or what you do with one. They were sure cute! And there was this crazy lama who would get right up in my face, I think it had a crush on me or something! I was worried it was going to spit on me, but then I remembered that that was camels! Anyways we had a great family outing and wanted to share!

I'm a freakin' genius!!

Ok I know that I have blogging like a maniac but I have to share this amazing story from our family vaca this summer. Garrett was just barely looking at the blog and was making fun of the way I put things and my attempt to spell.. hehe. Then I got to thinking about how life really isn't boring for him being with me...let me explain. Back to this summer...We went to the aquarium in CA and they have this area where you can pet little sea animals. Well I found this really cool one that I was petting and rubbing for like 10 minutes. My mother in-law came over beside me and I told her how amazing this thing was and she has to touch it. She looked at me and said, "Jessica that's a rock!" So funny! Thank goodness I convinced Garrett to marry me, cause we know it wasn't for my smarts!

Love weekends!

So Jacks and I have had lots of one on one time this weekend due to Garrett having the flu. For some reason Jackson was so funny this weekend and I was so camera happy and I have a few more photos to post. He learned how to climb the stairs, but we don't get the turning around to go down thing yet. We went to a Varsity football game at lone peak on Friday. My nephew, who is only a sophomore I might add, plays kicker and receiver. I'm so proud of him and it was fun watching him play! Jackson had a great time watching the cheerleaders. What can I say he has great taste :) I really do think it was my first time back there since I graduated. It brought back a lot of memories and it's funny because all of the students seemed so flippin young I felt like I was 80! There I was carrying my kid and knocked up with the 2nd. I swear when I was there, not so long ago, I felt so old and thought I knew everything! Boy did I get a wake up call! Life is so crazy!

I have the best father in-law...seriously!

My father in-law was here this last week and he and Garrett did some house projects. A new kitchen faucet, Waynes coating on the wall and the best part of all a new washer and dryer...complements of my father in-law! He is such a great person who spoils us way too much..which is so weird cause I have NEVER been spoiled! THANK YOU Larry for all you did for us this last week and for all you keep on doing! We love you!!!

Coming in May!!!.....

So here we go again! We are so excited to have learned that number 2 is on the way. I swear I took 3 preggo test to really make sure there wasn't some joke going on. Then I called customer service to see if I was really reading the test right! Garrett and I were surprised but very very excited!! Its just nuts to think that I will have 2 KIDS and they will only be 17 months apart! I have my work cut out for me definitely!

First swim...in September!

So Garrett and I talked about getting Jacks a little pool all summer long..well its now September and we just found one. It took him a bit to warm up to the idea and then he seemed to enjoy himself.

Offical Jackson update!

So Jackson will be 9 months on the 15th! Ah! He is at the best age ever! He is such a little ham bone, he makes Garrett and I laugh constantly! He is so busy moving all around the house and has now started to pull himself up to anything he can get a hold of. He had his first fall off of our bed..totally my fault! I felt horrible because our bed is on risers and is a bit tall! He recovered without even a bump or bruise..thankfully! He throws fits like a 2 year old, who knows what he will do when he is 2! He is getting huge! I'm not really sure how much he weighs now, but I don't buy anything smaller than 24 months! He is just so dang long which is weird, I have no clue who he gets that from! He is a social eater and can eat more than G and I combined! (He especially loves Costco pizza and diet coke). He now has his two bottom teeth and lets me know about it ouch! You are always guaranteed a good laugh from him with a fake sneeze. He thinks that's the funniest thing ever! Garrett and I have enjoyed him immensely and look forward to the next babe..no this is not any sort of announcement!

Summer lovin for all the Grandparents!

What's up...

Jackson and I went to Cali last weekend for a gymnastic congress. It was nice to get away but sad to be away from Garrett. The hotel that we stayed in was also having the San Francisco 49ers, well guys trying out for the team, there too. I have never seen NFL players up that close and they were huge! We also got to see G's family..they drove 45 min just to see us! Thank you! Anyway Garrett has been working hard on our house making it very cute for us Thanks Babe! Jackson has started to do the army crawl all over the place! And now has his first tooth! They grow up so fast it makes me cry about 4 times a week, but I love watching him learn new things each day. I have also started to wean him and that's exciting too! My dad has fully recovered from his near death sickness last month and is doing great, well as great as you can do with MS. We miss you all who we don't get to see often and hope everyone is doing great!

Welcome to the newest family member...

Yes it's true, Garrett go tme one of the new Land Rover LR3s and it is so much fun! It was totally a surprise to me and I definitly wouldnt call me spoiled either. I love love love getting new cars..it's just one of those things that makes me happy and when mommy is happy everyone is happy.. Just teasing! But seriously I love the new ride! It drives so smooth..like silk and I love the way the leather feels on my hinney! Oh and Jackson loves it too. I would highly recommend this car to all mom's who need a "mom car". It seats 7, although I am not planning on filling all of the seats up, it's nice to have the extra space. Just thought I would share with Ya'll.

Get well soon Dad!

So my dad has had MS for about 7 years now and has been very sick for the last week. He hasn't been getting out of bed, eating or anything. So i finally called the ambulance and they came and took him to LDS hospital in SLc, which is where his MS doctor is. Come to find out he was EXTREMELY sick and could barley breath on his own. So please keep him in your prayers! Its been so hard to see my Dad deteriorate and turn into a completely different person than we all use to know. It just comes to show that you don't know what life will deal you sometimes. Anyway he is still up at the LDS hospital and is in stable condition, but is still in ICU. Things have been so stressful with moving and getting things done on our house that this just really put me over the edge..even though I know I can be a stress case sometimes! Then Jacks has had a fever and has been screaming non stop so that makes things even harder for me, but this too will pass!
Like I mentioned before just keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Lets play catch up

So I have been out of the blogging world for a few weeks..so i'll catch up on all the latest. We just closed on our first home! Yeah! we are so excited to be moved in now and I love it a ton. It has 5 bedrooms and a nice yard for Jacks to play in. We painted it, re-did the kitchen and a few things in the bathroom. We also just got back from a beach house in Montery and we had such a good time. We went with Garrett's family and it was so nice to see them! It was so relaxing and nice to get out of Utah County!

Fine I'll do it!!

I really tried to avoid these but I was feelin a bit crazy so I gave it a shot!

How long have you been married? Garrett and I have been married 2 1/2 year and love it..most days! LOL
How old is your hubby? He will be 28 on November 2nd.
Who eats more? Garrett dose on regular food but I do on junk food!
Who said I love you first? Oh gosh I cant remember..We first dated when I was only 18..Im sure I did cause I was so into him and Im embarassed to say I was soo much more into him then he was with me. But the second time we got back together Garrett said it first.
Who is taller? Hmm I think Garrett might be just a bit taller! But he is only 6'8
Who sings better? Oh me for sure..Im thinking about becoming a pro or something.
Who is smarter? I'll have to say Garrett..I couldnt even finish hair school!(Ive also been compared to Jessica Simpson more than once!)
Who controls the TV remote? Ha Garrett..lots of sports at our house
Whose temper is worse? We both are very fiesty! Surprisingly! We do fight but we can get over it..Garrett is better at that. Im such a grudge holder I have a hard time getting over things that really made me mad.
Who does the laundry? Thats about 99.9% me! Which is such a pain cause G has to wear nice clothes everyday to work...buisness men!
Who does the dishes? I do a lot, but Garrett will help out with house chores too
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I sleep furthest away form the door cause if someone comes in to get us G can protect us..Im a whimp.
Who cooks dinner? G did all the time when we were first married, he likes to cook. But I try to be a good wife and do it more..I make a mean meatloaf!
Who is more stubborn? Ha me!!
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Garret is so good at doing that!
Whose parents do you see most? mine, but we wish we could see his just as much
Who has more friends? Im definitly more cute, fun and popular!

Who has more siblings? me..I have 7
Who wears the pants? Garrett has to keep me in line!

Six Months Old

Jacks just turned 6 months and its so hard to believe! We took him to his apt with the dr and he now weighs 19lbs and 15oz!! I love the little chunker..oh and he is 27.5 inches long. His most recent new thing is his high chair..he loves sitting and eating his organic baby food. ya know its funny cause I only feed him organic baby foods and juices yet I love to share my Cosco churro with him weekly..go figure!
Anyway we are just waiting to hear from the underwritters on our house and we are hoping to close by this weekend yipee!! Hmmm thats about it for us for now..we have such a glamorous and exciting life! (and we miss all of our family in Cali.! Love you all bunches!)
PS the picture is of Jacks sucking his thumb..he always does to fall asleep!

Happy Father's Day Babe!

So today is Garrett's first father's day ever!! Jacks and I got him a nice suit from Nordstorm and some new dress shoes. I also got him a mouse pad made for work with a picture of Jacks on it...although G found it Monday! Garrett is such a great daddy..he is so helpful and patient with Jackson. Thanks babe for all you do and happy daddy's day we love you bunches!!!

Yeah for Jackson!

Garrett and I are proud to announce that our son has finally rolled over! It happened Friday morning at 5 am...yes we had the video camera out and everything! Before Jackson was born I wanted him to have my looks and Garrett's brains..needless to say Garrett didnt marry me for my smarts! Anyway we all know that Jacks looks just like Garrett so that only left me with one idea..he got my brains! I did think this everytime I was reading my parenting books and they all said most babies roll by this time. Because lets be honest, no parent wants the "slow kid"! But he is offically a rolling machine and we are very proud of him...there's just no stoppong him now!! (Just incase you are the slow kid looking at the pictures above, they arent of him rolling they are of his first big boy bath!)

House update...

We offically are under contract for a 5 bedroom house in American Fork!!! Yeah and we are so dang excited! We are suppose to close by the end of the month. So I have been busy picking out paint colors and new deco for it!
Garrett is really enjoying his new job and its been so nice having him so close to home.
Jacks is now sitting really well on his own and probably now weighs about 20 pounds...hes such a chunck! He is growing up too fast! He is so active and is constantly wiggling around.

Check out my Slide Show!

Miss Piggy

My brother Trevor bought a pot-belly pig for his family and she is so dang cute! They brought her over to my mom's and Jacks was so funny with her! He would grab her and scream and laugh! I want one now for us..Miss Piggy is so cute!

Garrett started his new job at Fruitzzo...he was sent to Chiacago his very first day and was gone for 5 days! He had never been to Chicago so he was excited but it was also his first time away from Jacks, we missed him so so much and are very glad he made it back safe! Alot of you want to know about his new job and the company..they make pomigranite juice and a few others. It all organic and natural and G says its yummy too! They are based in Alpine and have been around for like 10 years. You can find it at Walmart, Cosco and Sams club nation wide. Garrett is the Sales Manager and is looking forward to his new journey!

Mother's Day Kisses

We had a great Mother's Day weekend! Garrett took me out to the Little America saturday morning for breakfast and it was so dand yummy! He also bought me 2 dozen roses and a new Guess purse...which are my very favorite! He is so good at doing things for me thanks Babe! Oh and I also got to sleep in until 10! This was my first offical Mother's Day and things couldnt have been any better! Being a mom has been the best thing that has ever happened to me! Garrett and I enjoy Jacks so much!