Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Family Christmas picture take 20...


It was rough trying to get one picture with everyone in it looking at the camera and their eyes open.  
I actually love these pictures even though they aren't Christmas card material. 
I know I am in the trenches of motherhood as they say. 
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At least my girl Brin would pose with me for a few.

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We snatched a kissing with mommy and daddy because we forgot/ the camera died when we did remember.
We love our little two year old lady!

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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Mommy and Me in My Christmas Best

How handsome is this little guy!!!

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These pictures are at my parents house.
In the picture behind us is there grandfather clock they received when they got married.

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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Grandparents

All the kids ready to attend the White's Christmas neighbor party. 
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You all have some of the most wonderful Grandparents! When we arrived to Richfield they ran outside to the van they was so excited. They couldn't wait to see all grand-kids. They loved on each of the older kids. I told them, "I have to nurse Jacob as soon as we get inside." 

We all got inside the building and seated. I started to get Jacob out and Grandma Jo caught a glimpse of Jacob let out a squeal she was so excited. She thought you were huge compared to when she saw you last. 
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Grandpa has always taken a nap with each grand-baby. Here he is with Jacob. 
They were asleep then I got out the camera and they awoke.
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Friday, January 9, 2015

Faces of Jacob 2 Months

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Jacob 2 Month Checkup

 At Red Rock Pediatrics with Dr. Kaddu

Dr. Kaddu thought you were doing wonderful. He commented on how calm you were. You went through the entire exam with out voicing a peep. Dr. Kaddu also asked if you were the most mild mannered of the kids. Now that I think about it you probably are.

What a blessing to have you!
You are getting more expressive in your face.
You still make really cute baby sounds: yawns, squeaks, coos, and goos.
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We had your brothers and sisters with us.

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This picture was after your immunizations. For the oral one you didn't like the taste, but the MA did a great job and was patient giving you a little at a time. You of coarse wondered what happened when you got the shots. You calmed down quickly after I picked you up. I nursed you and got you dressed. Then we shot a few more pictures. 


ImageYou fell asleep in your carrier. When you woke up and started to move you could feel your sore lets. For the rest of the day you scram every time you started to move your legs. We rubbed your leg muscles to try and disperse the vaccine. I found some positions to hold you that were comfortable. The next day you were still a bit sore, but you were back to your happy self.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Sleeping Beau

Some Beau Synonyms: sweetheart, darling, dandy.
Definition of  dandy: an excellent thing of its kind.

Grandpa Winn, I think you would agree when I say,  "Jacob is a dandy."
Infact I think you would say, "A Jim dandy!"

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Monday Morsels 01/05/2015

:::Emsley:::
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01. This week she read to Jacob about 8 of her sight word books. He loved it!
02. She loves to have a dance party with her family.

:::James:::
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01. Is sooo head strong and independent most of the time. We just need to
 put that drive to some goals.
02. He is working on manners at the table and getting better at making less of a mess.
03. Has loved his Christmas present from Grandma Mairiam, and has been really nice about sharing with his sisters.

:::Brinley:::
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01. She is putting more words together. 
02. She has empathy. If she sees someone sad she wants to love them and help them feel better.
03. A couple weeks ago has become independent at opening door knobs.

:::Jacob:::
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01. He is gaining more control of his limbs. Little man has found his hands. 
It is so adorable how he grasps his hands together and looks at them.
Sometimes he even gets them in his mouth.
02. He has sucked in his bottom lip and held it there(or maybe he is sucking on it). 
Emsley pointed this fact out to me then I saw him do it again.
03. His face is getting so round and chubby.
04. Emsley and James have let him hold a toy of theirs. They get so 
excited and say, "Mom look he is holding the ___. "

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Christmas Lights on a Castle

We had to drive by this amazing house before the season ended. This is a house on the South side of St. George. The man constructed a facade to make his home look like a castle and strung a million lights all over. There are several blow up decorations, painted characters, music, and even a movie screen projector that showed Elsa during the song "Let it go."

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Up close view.
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Left side of the property.
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Right side of the property.
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View from a distance.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Monday Morsels 12/29/2014

:::Emsley:::
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01. A couple weeks ago she made a card game mimicking the game memory. She cut out "cards" and drew pictures on each card, having two of each picture.
02. Aaron gave her a few minute art lesson on how to draw mountains. She drew a picture that proved she was listening, "Elsa Mountains".  She is very talented at art and loves it.
03. She wasn't too disappointed that Santa brought her an art easel instead of a
my salon doll (cost $127.99) I told her, "You are lucky!
You have Brinley and I to practice doing hair on.
04. She has been using her chalkboard to teach lessons to James and Brinley.
05. Other favorite toys are her Ariel doll, and Frozen necklace with singing box.

:::James:::
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01. He has started to notice that he doesn't speak clear all the time. He said something to me and I said what twice. Then he said I don't talk very good sometimes.
02. He loves his "tracks" that Great Grandma Mairiam got him for Christmas.
In fact all the kids do!
03. When he earns money doing chores he loves to put it in his "dragon" bank.
04. He is good at sounding out simple words. He is starting to read

:::Brinley:::

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01. She has pick up a habit of saying Huh! Not Huh? But Huh!
I will say something to her like: "You love eating...huh!"
Her reply back will be "Huh!"
02. She has starting putting her hair in her mouth and chewing on it.
03. She loves to "pick". Wither it be a scab or food on her face etc.

:::Jacob:::
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01. He is growing up so fast! Some of his 0-3 month clothes are getting snug.
02. He received a gift from his Great Aunt Mashell that he and I love.
It is a super soft and warm minkey blanket
green on one side yellow on the other.
03. When people see him for the first time common things they say are:
He is so beautiful! He has a lot of hair especially toward the back crown.
(I think of all the babies he is second for most hair.)
04. He has started to laugh. Daddy is the one who makes him laugh the most. 

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Annual Watts Family Christmas Party

{December 20th, 2014}

The event was at the Quality Center. We ate a yummy lunch. We missed Grandma "D" this year. She is in Pennsylvania with her Dad. I think she still got and wrapped all the presents what a job! 

Next the tickets were passed out for the gift game. Each person received a ticket and waits for their matching ticket to be called. Once your number is called you get to go up to the gift table and pick a wrapped gift or you can take one that someone else has picked. Once all the gifts are gone everyone opens the one they end up with.

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 James was one of the first to be called.
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 He was so excited to pick a big green present.
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 Then when he realized it could be stolen he got his arms around it tight.
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 Brinley was excited to help Grandpa pick one out.
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 Now one for Daddy.
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 Joey's turn.
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 Love Emsley laughing in this one.
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 James seeing that someone took Landon's big present is getting worried.
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 Brinley loves babies.
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  I bet Grandpa is looking down from Heaven smiling seeing all the fun.
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 Grandpa and his girls. Emsley wondering, "Which one do I choose?"
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 Emma got her one.
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 Brinley making the rounds. Here she is between Lydia and Jamie.
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 She was thrilled when it was her turn.
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 We knew she would go for a one with pink Hello Kitty wrapping.
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One for Mommy.
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 Brinley helping Grandma pick one out.
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 My sweet Jacob. Just happy to be loved.

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 Time to open.
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 James was so happy his present was not taken.
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 Seeing what everyone opened.
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 James opened up a tub of licorice and was happy as a lark. I convinced him to trade Jacob,
and Jacob would share the licorice with everyone.
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 I opened up two homemade jars of apple butter, which I can't wait to try.
Also in the box was a gift card to Dairy Queen.
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 Alesha and Rylan.
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Cute Melanie with her blanket.
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 Shantel and Braxton.
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 Bradley and his Disney villains puzzle.
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 Mya and her Minnie shirt.
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Emsley, Holli, and Emma.
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 These girls had so much fun together. 
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 Family Picture of most who attended.
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Silly picture everyone.