JETT'S BIRTHDAY

I can't believe that my baby is 1 year old already. It is crazy. It has been the best year of our life. He is such a joy to be around. For his birthday we invited some friends and family for a party. Our condo isn't big enough for everyone so luckily our friend let us use her dance studio. Thanks Jenny! Chad and I call Jett monkey so of course we had a monkey theme. I made him a monkey head cake and banana shaped cookies. The party was decorated with brown and yellow. Jett even wore a monkey shirt. He looked so cute. He didn't really know what to think of the cake but after awhile he dove right in. It was pretty funny to see how messy he got. We had a monkey shaped pinata and I think if Jett could hold up the bat on his own he would've hit it. He wanted to so bad. Chad and I got him some clothes and toys but we also splurged and got him a power wheel school bus. He loves it. He has been zooming all around the house all morning. He got so many cute and fun toys and things from the guest. I feel so blessed to have so many people that support us. Thanks everyone for coming. It was a blast!!!! Picture Post is below...

Jett's Monkey Birthday

One Year Ago Today...

One year ago today I went into labor at 5:30 pm...oh, but don't get too excited. Today isn't Jett's birthday, he didn't grace us with his presence until 2:19 PM THE NEXT DAY!!! So, more to come on that...

I can't explain it, but I think this is hilarious

One day while Jett and I were playing I put his pants on his head and I couldn't stop laughing. He looked so freaking cute and he thought it was the funniest thing too! He was about 7 months or possibly closer to 8 months.

I watch my nephew Easton everyday and yesterday I decided to do it to him too! He is 7 1/2 months and he thought it was great. He is so stinking cute. I am one lucky lady to be able to hang out with these two studs all day. Love it! We have so much fun. Sometimes it gets a little boring and repetative so we have to shake it up by playing "dress up" by putting pants on their heads. Well actually, yesterday Jett shook things up for us too. He picked up a book and started banging Easton in the face (and body) with it. Poor little guy has a bruised cheek now. I feel so bad as I'm sure Jett would if he understood. I am sure it is just the first of many bruises they will inflict on one another. I'm going to have my hands full once Easton gets a little older. It will be pay back time...Jett better watch his back :)

Catching up on Jett

I HAVE SPRING FEVER BAD

I went outside to take out the garbage today and I couldn't believe how nice it is out there. It is a beautiful day and I am so so so ready for Spring and Summer. I can't take it any longer. Too bad the news estimates we will have more snow and rain. I think I am going to go take the boys for a walk...oh, the joys of spring!

I can't hold my tongue any longer...

I am not trying to be rude and in no way am I against President Obama, but I cannot stand how he (and his family) are considered celebrities. It drives me up the wall. They are on covers of magazines talking about their dog, Michelle is on the cover of Vogue...isn't there more pressing issues to discuss? And, I can't explain why, but it bugs that our Commander in Chief had the time to take in a Bulls game (courtside no less). All the perks of a celebrity if you ask me. He just sat their sipping his beer watching the game while the rest of us worry about how we are going to support our families (ok, an exaggeration, but you get my point). Seriously, I am not trying to say that just because he's president he can't enjoy himself. I think it's important to have personal time too. But, on the same hand he ran for president and he made certain promises and it's going to take a lot of time and attention to bring those promises to reality. Maybe being a celebrity and living the celebrity life should be put on the back burner (???). In over a decade there hasn't been a president at an NBA game (maybe because they were too busy running the country?). He chose to run for president and upon winning he promised to dedicate his life (for at least four years) to this great nation. He chose that. His life is no longer just his. We look to him in time of crisis. It comes with the job. Give us that attention. Am I being unrealistic? No. I'm not naive. I understand how it works. I get it, I do. He's playing the game. I went to school for four years (PR degree) to learn how to be a smooth talker (even in time of crisis). I learned how to play the game. I get that he's coming across hip, new, innovative, and maybe even "down with it". He definitely has vision and is connected with the 21st Century. I get it. AWESOME! But, I am just sick of seeing them on the magazine racks with features about something that has nothing to do with running our country. I'll admit, it's refreshing to have a semi-younger president that is in tune with our generation. I like it. It's great. I just find it odd that they are so in tune with Hollywood and the likes. Ok, I will shut up now. Steve, if you happen to read this please don't come after me later!!!! I mean no harm or ill will. :)

Jett Cracks Me Up

I was changing my nephew Easton's bum on my bed while Jett roamed around my room playing. He loves the closet and I know there isn't anything he can reach to hurt him so I always let him play with the shoes. I was singing away "If you're happy and you know it" to E because he loves that song so I couldn't really hear all that well (not the best singer). When I finished changing E I realized Jett was extremely quiet. NEVER A GOOD SIGN. I poked my head into the closet and what do you know, Jett had climbed into the swing (I keep it in there out of the way, not sure what to do with it now that it doesn't get used). He had the lap bar down and everything just swining away smiling from ear to ear ever so proud of his accomplishment. It's scary to think he climbed in it all by himself but it's funny. Gotta love the kid. He has no fear. Guess I gotta figure something out to do with the swing. Funny stuff.

Hey Everybody!!!

What's up I'm back! Yep you guessed it this is Chad. Cristel changed the password on the blog so I could no longer get on it. But look at me now! So I thought I would write a post and tell you about my wonderful day. It was super!!!! I went to work and I installed six wonderful air conditioners on this beautiful February day. I was soooo excited for the gorgeous day. Oh I just can't tell you how happy it was to work today. This feels so good to be blogging along all you bloggers. What a super place to tell you about my beautiful day. I mean the birds were out chirping, the sun was shining, and I got to listen to that wonderful talented filled music they call country. Could it get any better? Man this is awesome you guys. Blogging is hella-cool. Until next time my friends. Peace.

Jett and Sage got their pics done together

Sage is so fascinated with Jett. He always has to be touching him or something. He cracks me up. When we were getting their pics done he just leaned over and planted a kiss on him. It was cute.


I love that they are so close. They will always be best buddies. Jett was born March 14 and Sage was born two days later on March 16 even though he wasn't supposed to until April 18...I like to think he didn't want Jett to be here without him, such a good cousin :)