26 years young!

Today is June 1, 2010.  That means it is Jevan's Birthday!!!  He turns 26 today.  We don't have any huge plans today.  He did have to be in SLC this morning at 8 am so he could do his last test for the clearfield officer job.  The test is 4 hrs long and they are testing to see if he's crazy!  lol. What a nice b-day present, here take a test on your birthday.  oh well I'm sure he'll do great!
Jevan-  Jade and I sure do love you.  We are so grateful that you are part of our lives.  You are such an amazing dad and husband.  I love to watch you play with Jade and watch her copy the things you do.   I am amazed at your strength and faith in everyday life.  I am so blessed to have you as my best friend.  Hope you have a great birthday!  We love you!

Jevan's Graduation

Well for those of you who don't know, Jevan has been attending Weber State's Police Academy since January.  As of today (May 19th, 2010) he is all certified and graduated!  I am so proud of him and all the hard work and dedication he's put into the academy. 
My mom and little sister Heidi were able to come and Jevan's Mom, Dad and his brother Jake also came.  We were happy they could come support Jevan and I was glad to have the help with Jade, it would have been hard to keep her occupied for 2hrs, all alone. 

Jevan got an award for being Top of his class in Physical Fitness. 
We were able to snap a few pics before heading off to lunch.  Oh and I'm going to count this as my 20 ish week pregnancy photo.  I was thinking I was a lot bigger with Jade at this point, but I'm sure it'll pop out one of these days. :)

Ultrasound results are in...

Well I had my ultrasound today... and it looks like Jade is getting a little BROTHER!!!! Yep that's right we are having a boy.  Any name suggestions? They also moved my due date back a week.  So it is now closer to Oct 4th. Which i'm okay with.  

18 months old

My Jade is now 18 months old! It has been a fun and challenging journey getting this far. But I can't wait to see what the next 18 years have in store for her.  I love watching her grow and learn about  new things, she gets smarter by the day.  I'm sure she'll be an awesome big sister.  We love you Jade!

just like Reeses peanut butter eggs...

I saw this on a friends blog, it is from simplydesigning.blogspot.com   I'm for sure gonna try this.  They look so tasty!

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs

I love peanut butter cups.  I love reeses pieces.  I love Hagen Daz Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream.  I love chocolate and peanut butter together.  Yum!  

So for Easter, I have a good excuse to make these yummy chocolate covered peanut butter eggs!  Yum yum yum!

And the best part?  They are so simple!  


Peanut Butter Eggs

1 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
1 bag semi sweet chocolate chips or melting chocolate (a good brand)

Combine all ingredients.  
Mixture should be moist enough to shape, but not too gooey.
Shape into egg shapes.
Place on waxed paper and freeze for 30+ minutes until firm.
Melt chocolate in microwave on low.
Dip eggs in chocolate and let set on wax paper.

Yield: 1 recipe makes approximately 24 eggs

Eat and enjoy!

Happy Easter!

GRRRRRR!

We have some exciting news!  But this is how Jade took it...  

"You're having a what?!?  You mean I'm not going to be an only child anymore?!?"

Okay she didn't really take it like that but i just love this picture of her.  She was growling at me tho.  So stinkin cute! 

So we are having another baby!  I'm due September 25th ish.  So only like 6 1/2 more months.  I've been feeling alright but am starting to feel great!  Not really showing yet either, only i can tell what that little bump is.  We are so excited and they'll be about 2 yrs apart.  Jade loves to look at pictures of babies and even hold her little cousin when ever possible.  If I ask her where mom's baby is she'll point at my tummy.  I love it, and she can kinda say baby too but it sounds more like bab ba.  If anyone has any great advise for having two kids i'd love to hear it!  

4 new catch up posts...

Jades hair is getting so long.  It's fun when she'll let me do it, she looks so grown up too. If i don't pull it back it gets so tangly, oh well!





The other day i was letting her feed herself, she was being so goofy.  She would put the spoon in the bowl and then with her mouth she would pick up the spoon with her teeth. 
oh look at that crazy hair!  She is such a little goofer!