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Monday, May 7, 2012

Miss Jocelyn


Let me tell you about this kid
She is kind.
She loves her sister more than anyone in the world.
She also wrestles her WWE style, usually until someone starts crying.
She is an Artist in every possible way.
She kisses my belly all the time.
She is constantly on the hunt for Leprechauns, (today she built a house of grass, flowers and sticks for one)
She pronounces names that begin with an "S" as if they begin with a "S-P-A", Simone, becomes Spa-mone, Samantha becomes Spa-mantha, I don't correct her because it is is adorable.
She takes "a spring break" from things, "Mom, I'm taking a "spring break" from my lunch now.
She loves Dinosaurs and Dragons and wants to know what they eat constantly.
She will be any ones best friend in a heart beat.
She misses her cousins and asks about the often.
Kaitie DeMartini once said that having one Jocelyn was like having twins, it's still true.
She is a ham in front of the camera and loves to strike a pose.
Loves Preschool, Loves Loves it.
When she grows up she wants to be an Animal Rescuer.
She will try almost anything food wise once, twice is pushing it.
She always wants to know if she "Ate this when she was, two years old? Or one years old?"
She points out pink and purple flowers as we drive in the car.
She has a banshee scream that I am sure could crack glass. 
She loves to ride Strider like a sack of potatoes.
She misses her grandparents and aunts and uncles a lot.
A million is the biggest number in the world to her.
She loves My little Ponies, Baby Puppy and Peacock.
She is a great helper in the kitchen.
She loves gymnastics and swim lessons.
She always forgives me when I mess up.
She tells me she will miss me when she grows up and becomes a mommy.
But when she becomes a mommy with her own children, she will get a cat.
She is a sorter, and is brilliant.
If you try to skip a page she will call you out and make you read it again.
Her friends at school think she is funny and she loves to make people laugh.
She loves all fruit, and lots of veggies.
Her favorite Ice Cream is Rocky Road, but half way through she always want to switch with Brooke who usually gets Mint Oreo.
She figured out that if she sneaks in bed with us at our feet instead of our heads we usually don't notice and she can stay there longer.
She loves the song "Pumped up Kicks" by Foster the People but hasn't figured out the words. (gratefully)
She prays all the time, and when we have forgotten a meal she will stop and pray and retroactively.
I just really love this kid.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

By the numbers

Number of Days Ben has been gone: 3
Number of Days Ben will still be gone: 2
Number of minutes Brooke has been locked in the bathroom, refusing to open the door while playing in the sink: 30
Number of felt leaves I cut out and stung into a garland with Jocelyn: 100
Number of Episodes of Project Runway season 4 watched: 4
Number of Phone calls I have made regarding the ward activity: 25
Number of minutes I laughed inappropriately at the Werewolves in Breaking Dawn:5
Number of times I held my breath or swooned during Breaking Dawn: A million
Number of Candy Cane Joe-Joe's consumed by me and the girls: 32
Number of runners, dog walkers and cars, Strider has "warned" us about today: 7
Number of Poopy Diapers: 3 and counting
Number of Pictures I still need to edit: 75
Number of Dishes I have done: 0
Number of hours it took me to figure out how to use my silhouette machine: 3
Number of FANTASTIC Breaking Dawn inspired shirts I made: 2
Number of Feathers Jaime wore in her hair last night: 4
Number of hours before bedtime: 2.5
Time I have to leave for church tomorrow: 7:30 with BOTH kids for Ward Council.

Wish me luck!

jojo

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Hello Friends

Hello People of the West!
How are you?
I'm swell.
So much has happened in the last month.
Brooke's Birthday
We moved
Grandma came to Town
Tristan's Birthday
Allergies
Unpacking
Fathers Day
Swim Lessons
Painting Furniture
Ben's Birthday
Did I mention Unpacking?
4th of July
More Allergies.

It's been amazing, with slightly itchy eyes and a sore throat.
The thing is I can't find my camera battery charger.
... It's in a box somewhere.
The thing is, we are running out of boxes.
And I am forced to capture events via phone
or friends
or not at all.
(Which has been oddly therapeutic.)
Simply enjoying the party instead of trying to capture moments proving we enjoy it.
But then at the end of the day, I miss the pictures.
I think a back up battery and charger are in order.

Until then I will share the bits and pieces others have provided for me.


If you come visit, I will take you here and it will be good.
Sooooo good.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Confessions

I think I have the most beautiful children in the world.
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I loved February's border and hated to take it down.
But I like this one too. It's is from my wedding six years ago. Taken by the talented Jamie Christensen.
When I was 15 I had a major crush on Charlie Sheen and Keifer Sutherland.
I am terrified of failure.
I love hummus.
I've lost 5 pounds in the last six weeks.
I think "Fantastic Mr. Fox" is quote un-quote Fantastic. I love the soundtrack.
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I don't like asparagus. But I try it every time.
I think my dog thinks he is in-charge. It's not my favorite thing. But he is the sweetest.
I want my house to look like the houses on Modern Family and Parenthood.
My blow dryer broke last week and I didn't realize how hopeless my hair would be without it. Any suggestions on a new one?
I think there is a direct link from God to Jeri. She always calls me at the exact moment I need a friend.
I took Jocelyn with me to get my hair done, she fell asleep in the car and slept on the couch the whole time. It was a gift.
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I am grateful daily for my spot-shot carpet cleaner.
I don't understand why people make anti-Semitic remarks?
My husband is hot.
I am exploring balance.
When you type in "Last of the Mohicans" in Pandora, be prepared for bag pipes... lots of them.
This is the best fondue of my life.
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I would gladly trade slightly more snow for less rain.
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I had never heard a Justin Bieber song until that episode of Glee, Brooke is now obsessed.
I am learning that other peoples success do not add to my failure. There is comfort in that.
I am a daughter of God.
I like making cakes.
I have changed my eating habits. Last week was a bad week, but it two months ago I would have consider it a pretty good week.
I am grateful for the amazing women in my life that inspire and support me. Even when they don't know they are doing it.
I want more than anything to be happy with who I am in this moment and this day and this life.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

~Thankful Weekend~ POW 50

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*for Jeri who loves to find hearts

This weekend really was wonderful.
Our little family did so much and yet it was still relaxing.
I have so much to be thankful for.
Right now my heart is full of love.
Love for my husband who loves me back.
Love for my Savior who has suffered so much on my behalf.
Love for my little girls whose tackle me with kisses.
Love for our families all doing so well.
Love for our new friends and so much Love for our old ones.
Love for left overs.
Love for special dates.
Love for vintage Christmas lights that we added to the tree.
Love for a rejuvenation for a better, healthier, life.
Love for a beautiful new home in the spring.
Love for medicine and technology that fixed my Love.
Love for starting new traditions and continuing new ones.
Love for finally finding a decent cupcake in this joint.
Love for a darling wonderful babysitter and her minor obsession with Justin Bieber.
Love for Preschool moms who are helping teach my daughter.
Love for a baby who spent her first day in nursery without crying.
Love for a little primary class who are so smart and so good.
Love for tiny ballet companies and their family friendly nutcracker performances.
Love for a new day to start fresh from.
Love for Prayer and the comfort it brings.
That is a lot of love.
I am a lucky girl.

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