Birthdays and Baseball

Jacob turned 1o on May 3rd. I think back over this last decade and can't help wondering what our life would be like without him. He's becoming a little man and I love watching him grow up. This year he's become particular about music, clothes etc..
Jacob is a hugger and I can usually count on his arms sneaking around me as I'm cooking in the kitchen, or a kiss on my cheek while I'm working on the computer. I love to hear him sing around the house- and in the shower! He's become interested in singing at school., maybe choir is for him. :)
His birthday was in the middle of crazy baseball and the night before Lynn and I left for Italy, so we celebrated with a late dinner out this year with the promise of some great Italian chocolate we'd bring him home.

Hill Airforce Base Tour

Jacob and Lynn were all about seeing every inch of Hill. ;) I have to admit it was pretty amazing. We also got to see our neighbor's plane he actual flew during wartime.

Be Mine

Valentine's Getaway at Vienna Bistro

Birthdays, Basketball and Pinewood!

Jacob recieving his Bear Award at Pinewood Derby
Pinewood Derby!

Grandma C's Birthday Party
4th grade Basketball. It was a really fun season. Lynn coached and Jacob had a great time! The best part? INDOORS!

Primary Stake Meeting

Our Primary Presidencies are amazing and work really hard. As part of our leadership training we made some yummy snacks for them, including fruit salsa with cinnamon chips our secretary Maria made. Really great.

Dad's Birthday!

We always have some celebrations to look forward to in February! Happy Birthday Dad- we love you! We had some fun evenings out and a nice Sunday Dinner. Elise joined us from BYU and baked his favorite cake from scratch.

It's Here!!

Jacob has been counting down the days since we started his advent quilt. For him, it can't come fast enough. For us "older people" Christmas can't slow down enough... I love everything about it, the music, lights, smells, gatherings, treats at the doorstep, good friends and opportunities to serve. It wouldn't feel like Christmas without snow and luckily we got a large shipment right before Christmas!

Christmas Morning
Santa's Signature


Oh.. wait... one last lonely forgotten present? Jacob holds his breath... crosses fingers... he's asked for this x of a gift for a long time, but I hate gaming systems... Santa was a softy... I blame him.
Yes.. Victorious!! It's a Christmas miracle
Shock & Awe
We had a relaxing Christmas morning and didn't get up until 8am. Whoo Hoo! Cinnamon French toast and Cocoa were breakfast. Lounging in PJ's for several hrs. was our activity!

Just Dance 2 I took video too- it makes me giggle- Jacob's got some moves.
We had Grandma Christensen and Aunt Pam over for the day. We had a traditional dinner with all the trimmings and ate Grandma's amazing homemade pumpkin pies.. and aunt Pam's incredible fudge...YUM! We played games, and went to the movies and played games. What a relaxing day!!