One of those days...

This is what happens when it's just one of those days....

One of those days that nothing seems to get done, but yet it's crazy all day

One of those days when nothing seems to satisfy Jaks 

One of those days where Jaks doesn't want to leave my side or leg

One of those days when I finally just needed a second to breathe

So Jaks got pudding

and he got pudding his way

and I got a moment to breathe

and a moment to laugh and smile at the cutest mess I've ever seen

And no... we don't usually eat like dogs at our house

and no we don't even have a dog

So i'm not sure why he decided that eating this way would make it taste that much better.

Loving All Of It!

I'm definitely not a perfect mom. I have more flaws than I would ever like to admit. Which is even more reason to celebrate and thank my Heavenly Father for allowing me to raise one of his most precious spirits. I think we can all agree that motherhood is by far the most amazing journey anyone can take in this life. OF course one of the most challenging things we will ever do as woman, but with that comes the greatest reward. And today I just wanted to thank all the great examples in my life who show me every day what it means to be an amazing Mother. I have so many great woman to look to... an amazing mother-in-law, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts, cousins and friends..... and most importantly my best friend, my strength, my example, the one I run to, cry with and pour my soul too, the one who knows ALL of me and who has LIVED every moment of her life for Me.... my  MOM!

Words could never express the gratitude that I have for my Mom. I am so thankful that she worked so hard to have the relationship that she has with all her children. My mom has always been more than a Mom to me... which in itself is enough. But no... she was and has always been my best friend, my catcher, the one person I can't hide anything from, the one who always knows how I'm REALLY doing...even when she is 500 miles away. The one who has stayed up late with me, helping me with so many urgent projects.... the one who has cried with me through all the tough times, the one who I want by me through the tough times.... the one who constantly shows me how to endure, how to love and continually push forward. The one who taught me how to pray, how to have faith and how to listen to the spirit. THe ones who has always reminded me to look for the good and soak in the tiny moment. The one who has defended me to her grave, stuck up for me and fought to the bitter end for me. The one who taught me how to love your children unconditionally and the one who is truly my greatest example of someone who has exemplified every and ALL of the divine characteristics and traits of a mother. Thank you MOM!!! I love you more than ever and am so thankful I have YOU Forever! I pray that I can be half the mother you are and that my children will have the same trust in me that we have in you. We love you!!

 I made this for my mom two Christmas' ago... but I think it displays pretty well the relationship she has with all of us. :)

And of course to celebrate Mother's Day, I wanted to share a few pics of Jaks and I. I don't do a lot of things well, but I try with all my heart to let Jaks be Jaks, and enjoy who he is.... even at the cost of a lot of extra messes, like when he doesn't want to sit still in his chair to eat... so we have lunch on the floor, with  no utensils and no plates. And he feeds himself... or when we go out in the back and eat sand and cover ourselves with mud... and then of course bring the mess inside. OR when he wants to play with ALL of his toys at the SAME time. So although my house is usually a disaster, and Jaks usualy looks like an orphan or is running around naked.... I am loving it! Thanks Jaks... thanks for all the fun adventures we have had and will continue to have! I love being your Mom!!!!

Jaks 1 Year Old (Part Two)

Can I just tell you how much I love this kid! Freak... I know I was a baby before, but being Jaks Mom has made me the ultimate softy and blubber boober. (I think I just made that word up). But really.... every time I watch him, and then again when I go back and see pictures of moments we had, I feel so overwhelmed with gratitude that I can't help but shed a few tears. Tears of happiness and joy... tears of fear and worry.... tears of hard work and exhaustion... and of course just tears of overwhelming love.  And I know every single post has been about how much I love Jaks and how he literally is my whole world... but hey... can you blame me?!

Here is PART II of my little guys 1 YEAR OLD PICS. Yes, I know... by the time I finish his 1 Year Old Pics... he will probably be two. But hey, at least I'm trying, right? I only have about 50 more pics that I want to post. Having our family live away from us, and have a brother, brother-in-law and grandmother on a mission.... I can't decide which pictures to post, and I don't want my family to miss out on any emotion that Jaks has... so I probably will just keep posting ALL of them. However... tonight I'm going to stop, cause it's getting late and I don't want to overwhelm everybody too bad with my Jaks Shrine. ;)

But then again... how can you ever get sick of this face?

Jak Jak Facts... 1 Year:

Walking + Lot's of Falling

Says "Bobba", "Mama", "Dada"

Shakes his head yes and no

Loves Dipping his Food 

(Chocolate Milk and Toast, Cheese Crisp and Guac, Chicken & Ranch., Cookies & Milk)

Wrinkles his nose when he laughs

Has 5 teeth

Loves to Climb

Can go UP & DOWN the stairs by himself

Loves Loves Loves being outside

Will sit in front of our sliding glass door until we take him outside
And if we fail to take him outside... he will often start banging his head against the door. LOL, But no.. he isn't neglected.. 
I promise..and Yes... I know that's not healthy. But he is a crack up!

Is always giggling

Thinks it's hilarious when someone says, "Get that CORN outta my FACE"

Loves to make MESSES. Of all shapes and sizes. I am learning a new way EVERY DAY to make a complete disaster.

Loves playing with our Sound System & DVD Player. 
He knows how to turn off and on the Sound and how to Open the DVD Player.  
Pretty much loves opening and closing ANYTHING! 
Loves pushing Buttons.
Will only eat, if HE can do it himself. 

Is always smiling and happy. He also has flirting down... we are in trouble. ;)

Loves Loves Kids. All and Any. Wants to be with them, wants to do what they do... 

Loves People for that matter and knows how to catch EVERYONES attention

LOVES TOYSTORY... the only thing he will sit through

And yes... is addicted to the computer. This is another story. But all day long he tries to get on my computer, put his feet up, move the mouse and hit the keyboard. I think he has watched his Mom, one too many times!

 And yes... we had to get one with BUZZ.... The one constant thing that has gotten us through the last three months. Thanks TOYSTORY 3 for making a few road trips and days even possible.

Jaks.. 1 Year Old (Part I)

Has it really been a year? I always new time would slip through my fingers once I became a mother, but I had no idea that the velocity would almost be unbearable.... I can't believe Jaks is already ONE. Of course... there is the part of my heart that aches... aches for the fact that I will never have that year again... that Jaks will never be an infant and that time will only move faster. But, the rest of the my heart, and most of it at that... is Celebrating! Celebrating in the growth and success that Jaks has everyday. I love watching and embracing his new achievements. Walking, talking... and yes.. all the new messes as well. He is so much fun right now and I love every moment!

The last month has been a world wind... and I'm pretty sure we celebrated and photographed this milestone to it's fullest.  I was trying to organize all my pics and put everything together, but it completely overwhelmed me. So, I made a truce with myself and decided to break it up in a few post. So here is to Part I of Jaks One Year Pictures! :) We took these while we were down In California. He was fighting allergies and the bright sun... but even with all the negative elements... I'm pretty sure we had success!

Oh I love him!!! I seriously can't get enough of these... they just melt my heart... oh and don't worry, there are PLENTY MORE on there way!

 

This would be Jaks letting me know he has had it...

 

Cali.... here we come!

House Totally Cleaned.... check!

Bags Packed.... check!

Behind schedule 5 hours.... check!

Ready to have an AWESOME week with both of our families in Cali.... CHECK!!!