Thursday, January 12, 2012

Highlights of 2011

I am not the greatest at blogging, but I always have a camera in hand (even if it's my crappy one). This last year seemed pretty low key with Matt in school and having a newborn, but we had some pretty great times in 2011. A lot of firsts for the squishies and awesome memories!! Aside from the fantastic news of Matt graduating and getting a job, here are some highlights from last year.
The first part of the year was spent being prego and hanging out with my little bud. All I remember is having a lot of back problems and watching Finding Nemo 100 times, but Sam and I also spent a lot of time at the aquarium and IKEA. (fun times walking through IKEA with hot dogs and icecream)
Then our little princess was born!!!
It was for sure a hard adjustment for my little guy, but these two LOVE each other like it's nobody's business! These two cannot get enough of each other. And I always say, "No one can make Jadeyn laugh like Sam does."
Jadey had her first smile at 1 month, first time rolling over (in below picture) at 3 months and first laugh at about 3.5 months.
Sammy learned to ride his bike and scooter and lived outside the whole summer.
This year we spent 10 days at G&G Parsons house in CA. It was fun to spend time with family even though Matt wasn't there.
And I have to say it.. Jadey is the BEST baby EVER!! I took both kids on a plane alone and they did really well. Jadey was so easy the whole trip. We all slept in the same room for 10 days. I keep saying that she must have a real treat in store for me later because she has been a complete angel!
Sammy made his first friend (by himself I might add).
Fireworks are the best!
Feeding the ducks.
Visit to fire station.
Saw the "big tiny dinosaur at the zoo" (Sam's words).
Kissed a girl... good thing it's just his cousin.
Swimming and finally feeling comfortable with it. (was really scared at beginning of summer)
Watching Grandpa Bullock's storytelling at Timpanogos.
Trying ever so hard to blow (he says fffffffffffffff)
Mischief maker.
Playing with water balloons.
LOVES to open presents.
Turned 3.
Visit to St. Lucia.
Octoberfest.
Riding ski-lift.
Making my girly laugh.
Halloween activities.
Pumpkin walk.
Hanging out with Jade in the baby Bjorn.
Bounce houses.
Driving at home depot.
Sledding (kind of).
Aquarium.
Visiting Santa.
Learning to share.
Loving the jumper.
Christmas time.
Building gingerbread house.
B-day parties.
Not scared of rides anymore.
Sitting up.
Eating baby foods and eating cookies by herself!

1 comment:

Dean and Rachel said...

I can't believe i haven't met your gorgeous girl! She is SO stinking cute. And Sam is so big and grown up. He is such a cute 3 year old. Miss you guys. Looks like you had a great year