John & Holly & Baby Jake

Monster Trucks

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More Monster Trucks

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Jake got to write his name on this monster truck!

Jake's sending his truck down the motor cycle ramp

Another Monster Truck Show

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Here's Jake ready to go! I got him some monster trucks ahead of time

Halle's classic attitude face

More from Sea World

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More from Sea World

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More from Sea World

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More from Sea World

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Touching the Sea Stars
Enjoying the new Dolphin show

Sea World April

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Dateland - a tiny place between phoenix and Yuma that sells Date shakes - we finally stopped and tried them out. Very delicious:)

We took a vacation to San Diego during John's spring break! We went to
Sea World every day, and ate at Point Loma Seafood. The kids loved the play area, and seeing the fish and Dolphin Show (it's a new one with birds and divers), and the Shamu Show. Can't wait to go again!

Monster trucks

2011-02-06T08:47:00.001-08:00

Monster Jam 2

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It is amazing how big these trucks are, and loud! They had some remote control trucks in the pre show, and Jake loved watching them. We'll have to get a remote controlled truck soon. He wanted to get his picture taken next to the "hot wheel" and "Mac" the semi truck.

Monster Jam

2011-02-06T08:20:00.001-08:00

I took Jake to the monster truck show. I wasn't sure how he would do since he is barely 3, but he loved it and we had a great time! He loved playing with his little monster truck in the dirt. It was a struggle to get him to wear ear plugs, but besides that he was great. We stayed about 5 hours, including the pre show activities.

Jake's Art

2011-02-06T08:16:00.000-08:00

Jake has a real talent for art. He is writing most of the letters, and loves to cut out stuff, fold paper, staple paper, and use tape. He cut out this heart all on his own with little baby scissors that don't even cut that well! It is amazing how much he can do and how steady his hands are. He recently wrote all over the back of the house with chalk. It was hard to get mad cause he drew so well! When I first saw it I said "Jake, comeon we don't draw on the house... but those are really good B's!"

More Bounce House

2011-02-06T08:08:00.000-08:00

More pics of Halle and Jake! They got really thirsty, and had to drink lots of DC:)

Bounce House

2011-02-06T07:55:00.000-08:00

So the kids have loved going to this bounce house! It is full of slides, areas to climb and explore. Jake of course is all over the place. The real surprise has been Halle! She is so bold and daring! She climbs up ramps and slides and jumps with 5 year olds! Everyone is surprised at how fast she is and what she can do!

Bubbles!

2011-01-16T12:11:00.000-08:00

So Jake loves bubbles! There is a mirror right by the bathtub, and he loves looking at himself covered in them. We thought he looked like Santa Claus in these pictures!

Outdoor Fun!

2011-01-16T12:00:00.000-08:00

The weather in Arizona is amazing! There are a few cold weeks in the winter but you can be outside almost all the time! The kids love playing outside - Jake in the dirt especially. Halle loves the hose and water! They are outside almost all day...

Halle's 1st Bday!

2011-01-16T11:51:00.000-08:00

Halle the little princess turned one last October. She got her birthday cake, and lots of love! She is so cute and has dad wrapped around her finger! Of course Jake had to be right there in the action! Sharon and Claudette helped make it especially fun!

halle at 10 months

2010-08-28T22:17:00.000-07:00

can't believe she is 10 months!!! she is such a fun baby but so, so, so active....payback? possibly! she is into everything! things that we love about halle, things she loves and stats

50% weight

90% height

she had 8 teeth by eight months

started crawling before six months

thinks jake is the funniest person alive

doesn't sit still...unless elmo is on

still not the biggest fan of solids but getting better

did i mention she is ACTIVE

loves the pool and taking baths

she is such a happy baby

getting a little more hair...even a curl or two in the back!

crawled stairs like a champ at nine months

she loves to shred paper with her teeth...seriously

we love this baby girl and she will be walking in no time!

a little bit of july and aug

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jake's first day of preschool

dinner at tuscany with the whole family

kel helping me get my bracelet unhooked...haha!!

halle lovin the fireworks!!

jake cruising the neighborhood in his usual fashion...half dressed!

Memorial Day 2010

2010-07-16T20:48:00.000-07:00

my family came to phoenix the end of may. we shopped, went out to eat, went swimming and my mom and i played tennis almost everyday!! then my dad, andy and kel went back to utah and my mom and grandma stayed for another week which was more shopping, tennis and food!

this is at pizzeria bianco..voted the best pizza in the usa if not the world(ny times). kel and i spotted chris bianco and had to get our picture with him :)

at our clubhouse....

me and kel on facebook with our dc and candy every night :)

thanks for the good time!!!!!

update!

2010-05-15T21:43:00.001-07:00

halle is the BEST baby ever!!!! we LOVE her and her perfect natured personality....she is always always happy. two days before she turned 6 months she got her two bottom teeth AND two days ago....6 1/2 months, i put her on her tummy and she rolled to her side and sat up all on her own! she was a little pro at it today and is so balanced and steady.....i better watch out...she is going to be an early walker!!

jake loves going to the pool and playing in the backyard with all his trucks... he loves to 'help' his dad in the yard and water the plants and trim the trees :)
his dad is still his best friend!!

i am playing tennis 2-3 days a week, going to the pool a lot and busy with the kids....

john is only 14 months away from completing his ortho residency!!!! he has been contacting dr.s who will be selling their practices in the next year.... he is working hard and is known at school for making scorpion retainers for his patients! (pic at the top)

cali again!

2010-05-15T21:13:00.000-07:00

the end of april we went to cali for our third time in six weeks. john had an orthodontic meeting there so who can say no to a free trip?! the rep gave us his credit card one night and told us to go where ever we wanted....we managed to spend $120 for just two of us :)

halle and jake were angels

i don't know what i would do without jake's i pod touch

yes these people are in their undies.... and sea world of all places.... i couldn't believe it! we were laughing so hard!

this sea lion looks like mr. mudd.....kiss kiss muddly

one of two boarder checks

crazy to drive right along the mexican boarder....i wanted to see some action!!!

a first for halle

2010-04-11T20:10:00.001-07:00

we went to the pool yesterday at the clubhouse and it was halle's first time in the pool

all i can say is she LOVED it!!!

john and jake at the pool beach.....where we will be spending our days for the next 8 months :)

easter in california

2010-04-11T19:55:00.000-07:00

we went to san diego...again... over easter. since we have sea world season passes we decided to go there all day on friday... once again, jake was in heaven and went strong from 10 am til 9 pm! then on sat we went to the beach.....it was a little too cold for us to lay out (we are currently in the high 80's in phoenix so 65 is cold :) )

halle's first time in the ocean!!!

jake and his cousins had an egg hunt on sunday but i just recorded it so no pics!!

and we just may or may not be going back to california some time soon :)

random family pics

2010-03-28T18:58:00.001-07:00

California 2010

2010-03-28T18:09:00.000-07:00

the pictures are in the reverse of our trip but oh well!! we started out in vegas for two days and we had a great time staying at the bellagio. then we met my parents, grandma and kel in california and went to disneyland...jake loved it and did great all day. we stayed until 11:30 pm and jake was still going strong so we stopped at in n out. even at 1 am jake was the happiest kid and kept us all laughing! the last day with my parents we went to newport and spent the afternoon there... it was beautiful and jake loved pushing his stroller on the pier. after we said goodbye to my parents (tear) we drove down the coast on highway 1 and i LOVED it!!! the beach towns were awesome especially luguna. we have seaworld season passes so we went there 3 days in a row and jake was in heaven and asks to go back every day! we had a great vacation and the kids were little rockstars :)
jake not too sure of meeting elmo

loved the 'bounce house'

loved the 'block house'

jake on the pier doing his thang

newport

the halster

john lovin the flip

disneyland

goin strong at 1 am

checking in at the bellagio

miss halle at 3 months

2010-01-30T21:36:00.000-08:00

this is for you mom and dad.... the room is finally finished!

jake won't let me take any pictures of halle without getting a few of him.... ummm...i have no clue where he got this from :)

it was kind of emotional to put halle in this dress.... i bought it when we were expecting a girl over a year ago and then i miscarried at 20 weeks... i saved the dress as a memory and so happy i did because halle looks like a little princess in it!!!

whoops! same pic!

bracelet- check! bow- check! painted toe nails- check!! i LOVE having a girl :)

this was my older sister's baby dress, then i wore it and then all our dolls wore it and 33 years later halle's wearing it!!! we love you princess :)

Phoenix Zoo

2010-01-30T20:38:00.000-08:00

jake loves loves loves the phoenix zoo.... we have had our pass for two weeks and we've been three times.... and i am loving arizona, 70 degree days, and sunshine :)

this is a classic face jake makes when he does NOT want to be held :)

love this pic :)

christmas 2009

2010-01-20T09:39:00.000-08:00

we had a busy december!! my dad and brother came to phoenix to drive me and the kids back to utah. john stayed for two more weeks and then drove to utah. my sweet dad got up with halle pretty much every night so i could get caught up on some much needed sleep :)

john gave halle a beautiful baby blessing and ALL of our grandparents were there...such a special night!

christmas eve...kel and i in our matching pj's

miss halle getting ready for her bath

our best shot at a family pic!

i took jake to elmo live and he loved it!! this was his smile for about a week... eyes shut tight and a big fake smile :)

4 generations.... oh, and jake

2009-11-03T19:59:00.000-08:00

jake has been so cute the past two weeks...he has been such a helper and has had my mom and grandma laughing non stop!! we love, love him :)

4-generation picture.... my mom and grandma have been such a help(cooking good meals, taking jake to the store everyday to buy a toy, holding halle, changing diapers, ect.). i had mastitis and was out for three days but i'm finally feeling better. i had it with jake too... i would not wish this upon anyone! i am in for a shock when they leave tomorrow.

miss halle and my little buddy

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Halle Christine Morris 10/20/09

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halle christine morris.... oct.20, 2009...... 5 lb 10 oz.... 19 3/4"..... 3:30 pm..... such a doll!!!

more details to come!!!!!!!!

jake's new toy..............

2009-09-24T22:51:00.000-07:00

thanks mom and dad.....they bought jakey a tramp and i can't even express my excitement that he will now be constantly entertained!!!

the best part is that jake thought he was helping but he was putting the springs on the wrong way... he probably did more than half the tramp this way and he was so proud to be helping!

happy LATE birthday jake!!!

2009-09-24T22:16:00.000-07:00

we love you jake!!! at his two year check up he was 95% on weight and off the chart for height.... we can't wait to see what sports this little athlete will do! he loves, loves playing tennis and this lefty can really throw a ball :)

we ate serendipity 3 every night....it's fun that we are just

5 hours away

john was fascinated with the new bridge at the hoover dam and i was so hot i really could have cared less :) maybe one day i'll want to stop and see it

we took jake to vegas for his 2nd birthday.... aren't we the best parents??!! we had a lot of fun eating good food, swimming, watching the water show and just hanging out at the hotel :) we just love jake so much even though he is the most determined, stubborn, and motivated little boy i have ever met...seriously! but i know these are going to be his strengths when he gets older and i am so lucky to have such a fun little boy with such a huge personality :)

we love this guy

2009-08-24T11:19:00.001-07:00

jake loves balls of every kind but he really loves TENNIS BALLS!!! we let him run around the tennis court and that kid has energy like you wouldn't believe! he will throw a ball, run at high speed to the other side to get it, run to the net and throw it over and then run to the other side and do it all over again.....he will do this like 20 times in a row!!!

jake a been a little pro at going pee pee in his potty... he is so proud of himself and does a little happy feet dance every time he goes :)

gotta love the tan lines and his cute bum!!!

blood, sweat, and tears....but it looks awesome!

2009-08-24T10:25:00.000-07:00

the dining room light

the carpet will be in on sat......yeah!!!!

the chair rail john installed....we still need to paint the bottom half

the outdoor lighting.....there are two on either side of the garage and two on the upstairs deck

the outdoor entry way light

the foyer light

up close shot of the ceiling fan

the baseboards john installed

two of ten recessed lights john put in

the chair rail and baseboards john put

ok...so i knew john was a handyman but this weekend he TOPPED THE CAKE!!!! my incredible husband moved, wired and installed a ceiling fan on a 30 ft ceiling, hung and wired two chandeliers, put up chair rails in three bedrooms and a bathroom, and put up baseboards in one of the tv rooms and in the bathroom.....i am a PROUD and HAPPY wife!!! thanks sweetie, the house looks awesome! just carpet and wood shutters to go!!

how do you make a pregnancy fly by???

2009-08-20T12:14:00.001-07:00

how do you make a pregnancy fly by??? just sleep away the first trimester because you are so super sick. then move from one state to your parents house for six weeks while not knowing if everything is going to fall through on the house you made an offer on, become a home owner on day 31 of a 30 day closing (thank you sellers), get to az with a house to de-junk (bought it furnished) and clean it, paint it, organize it, lay sod, dealing with saws and hammering from workers installing hardwood floors, rip out some bushes and other random yard things. not have insurance or a doctor or a doctor's visit for three weeks ( that's a total of eight weeks without an appt...not comforting after miscarrying at 20 weeks last june) FINALLY feeling settled (just carpet and and painting upstairs to go) AND THEN waking up at 2 AM to a semi-flooded house. live in a hotel for a week and then another week of being confined to the upstairs, and then another week of dealing with contractors, hammering, drilling, ect. AND THEN re-paint, re-organize, re-clean, re-clean, re-clean all while dealing with a toddler...............YES!!! this has been my super fun experience!! The past three weeks have been crazy to say the LEAST!

the awesome green carpet that we are getting re-placed next sat :) jake had white feet for a week from the work going on

jake loving the hotel

our house temp was around 130 degrees for a few days while things dried out

yes, we have replace ALL light fixtures and added some recessed lighting

the cause for this three week disaster..... the backside of the toilet flooded which is right over the kitchen. at 2 am john heard a water leak, like a pipe broke, falling on the tile downstairs. he jumped out of bed and the carpet was already a swamp! i was in a deep sleep and my heart beat didn't slow down for about a hour. john started ripping out carpet and i ran downstairs with about 50 towels and started to clean up the flood. water was dripping everywhere and the ceiling was starting to come down....it was WAY too much to take in at 2 am!! we just had hardwood floors put in but thank heavens there was little damage. SO after all of this i am off to slc and vegas for a MUCH needed vacation :) pics of the final house to come in a few weeks.....

and jake is still the funniest kid i know.... he can count to ten and say all upper and lower case letters.... and he sings the abc song like you wouldn't believe!! he loves every kind of ball and truck and is the BUSIEST little boy, which i love :)

Jake is having a......

2009-07-30T12:44:00.000-07:00

SISTER!!! Baby Morris is due Oct.25. I found out a few weeks ago but I've been too busy to post! We are SO excited and I won't have to return any of the girl clothes I've been buying :)

My little Prince!!!

2009-07-30T11:47:00.000-07:00

Jake is just the cutest thing ever!!! Since John is putting in 70 hour weeks at school Jake and I are the best of friends :) He really just amazes me how smart he is! About a month ago he started pointing out letters on the computer keyboard and saying them. And as of a week ago he can say and recognize any letter in random order!He loves pointing out letters anywhere we go and singing the abc song! I just LOVE my little guy!

Jake at our clubhouse beach...He LOVES it!!

Update!

2009-06-21T15:25:00.000-07:00

We finally closed on our home on Tuesday!! It was an intense few weeks but it all payed off. We are in a beautiful part of Gilbert, AZ called Val Vista Lakes and we are so happy to be moving there! The clubhouse is amazing with a sandy beach for the kids and a super nice workout room but the best part is the 8 tennis courts with lights! I am in heaven! John graduated from dental school and starts orthodontic school on Monday... only two more years :) And finally I am 22 weeks pregnant! Everything is so good right now and we could not be more happy! Jake has been LOVING all the attention he's been getting since we've been in UT for the past few weeks. He is SO SO SO full of energy and NEVER sits still! We just love him so much and his darling personality!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY BABE!!!!!!!

2009-06-21T15:06:00.000-07:00

Jakey and I love you!!! Thanks for ALL you do! I am so happy I married the most WONDERFUL husband and father in the world :)

Creighton Dental Class 2009

2009-05-05T06:45:00.000-07:00

We had a senior class party since everyone graduates next week!! It was a lot of fun with food and volleyball.... Jake had fun digging in the sand and playing with the kids! I can't believe we head back to Utah next week for a month and then off to Arizona for John to specialize in orthodontics!!! We are super excited for a change and sunny weather!!!!

A rainy Sunday

2009-04-26T18:23:00.000-07:00

Jake was being SO funny today...I LOVE this little guy :)

I'm SO SO SO proud of John for ALL of his hard work in dental school and I can't believe he will be a dentist in a few weeks... Just two more years of school and he'll be an orthodontist!!! I love you sweetie and thanks for all your hard work! You are a WONDERFUL husband and father:)

The Gardens

2009-04-26T18:09:00.001-07:00

John taught Jake to throw rocks in the pond so now he ALWAYS has to do it!

Jake and his girlfriend Morgan just flower shopping!

He was in HEAVEN :)

I LOVE this picture because it shows Jake running... and this kid is FAST... we have had so many people comment on what a fast and coordinated kid he is! I just can't wait to teach him tennis... he already loves to play with my racquet and tennis balls!

Jake being Jake

2009-04-26T17:48:00.000-07:00

This was Jake's punishment for getting ice cream all over :)

And this is Jake after he 'played' in his crystal light.... he can make me so mad sometimes but he's so cute it doesn't last long!

WOW!! Jake sure keeps me BUSY!! He is one ACTIVE, ACTIVE child....My parents say that it is payback for how active I was :)

Easter 2009

2009-04-13T10:19:00.000-07:00

Jake had so much fun this Easter! I was just as excited to find his eggs as he was....Christmas is going to be even better this year! My mom sent him a darling little outfit which he looked SO handsome in :)

13-0... enough said.....

2009-01-02T21:07:00.000-08:00

OH MY HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To all you naysayers and ANNOYING byu fans all I can say is 31-17 with a PERFECT 13-0 season record......AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was fun to see John, my dad, and two brothers on tv a few times tonight!!! GO FREAKIN' UTES!!!! This is a GREAT day in history :)

Happy New Year!!

2008-12-31T20:38:00.000-08:00

Since the guys are gone, Kel and I are having our own party! Baked Lay's, CPK pizza, DCs, Ben & Jerry's.........what more could you want?! Well, time to start the movie and watch the NYC ball drop!!!

And They're Off.....GO UTES!!!!

2008-12-31T20:27:00.000-08:00

My dad took my two brothers, brother-in-law, and John to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl!!! They left this morning and have already had a good ol' Cajun meal and oysters on the half shell....John is in heaven! While the guys are gone, us girls are going to party it up at home, eat lots of good food and do more shopping :)

GO UTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christmas Eve at Grandma's House!

2008-12-31T10:27:00.000-08:00

We always going to Grandma's house for a prime rib dinner and it was perfect as usual!! After dinner we opened up presents from grandma.... Jake got a wagon and books and John and I got a very generous check, gift card, pewter dish and a few other things...thanks grandma!!
I was WAY more excited to open up Jake's presents than he was :)

Pre- opening presents....

Jake LOVED checking out his new book!

Post opening presents.....

Christmas 2008

John doing push-up plus 100 pounds!

UPDATE

2008-12-19T22:36:00.000-08:00

On Thursday I went to The Nutcracker with John's mom and sisters... my family usually goes every year since I was little and I love that tradition!!

Jake LOVES to play the drums on Rock Band 2.... my family has NO musical talent (except for John) but some how RB2 brings us together!! I'm usually on the vocals (k, you all know i CANT sing) and so it's pretty much a joke to watch us!

It was SO MUCH FUN to get together with the girls I played tennis with at USU! A few of them I haven't seen since college so it was great to get caught up on their lives!! Shelly, Jocee, and Whit were not able to make it and we missed them....just another reason to get together SOON!!

I have 4 guys in my life...John, my dad, jakers, and Mr. Mudd!! Jake has LOVED being around Mudd and Mudd is so well tempered with Jake. He loves to feed him Fruit Loops in the morning and take his toys and have Mudd chase him!! It is too cute!!

Jake right after a nap and Mudd right by his side to cheer him up.... in the mornings Jake will go to the stairs and yell "ma" (Mudd) to get him to come upstairs.....Mudd- do you want to come home with us??!!

My Super CUTE Sister!!

2008-12-19T22:10:00.000-08:00

These are Kelsey's drill pictures.... she is an amazing dancer!! I can't believe how cute she can look while jumping!! Watch out boys, you have an older sister to deal with :)

Jake and his cousins

2008-12-01T20:11:00.000-08:00

Jake was so funny during the magic show.... he just made himself welcome right in the middle of the show and watched!!! We were laughing SO hard!!

Kallie loved holding Jake down but he only liked it for about 2 minutes!

Jake, Kallie, Matt

Utah Children's Museum

2008-12-01T19:49:00.000-08:00

The Utah Children's Museum is SO cute!! It for sure tops the Omaha one!! Jake had so much fun playing with his cousins, Matt and Kallie!! He LOVES Kallie....and she like to boss him around...so they're both entertained!!

Jake and I at the news desk!!

Kel and I reporting for channel 5.... Chantelle said I looked like I was trying to be in the spotlight.... i DON'T believe that :)

GO UTES!!!!! BCS...BCS...BCS...BCS...BCS...BCS

2008-11-23T09:26:00.000-08:00

I have had many dreams over the past few weeks that the UTES would just KILL byu and that's what they did 48-24!!!!!!!!! John and I flew in Friday night just in time to make it to the VICTORY!!!! I have never slept better than I did last night!!! Here are some of the GREAT pictures of the night :) GO UTES!!!!!!!!!!!

GO UTES!!! BCS...BCS...BCS...BCS...BCS...BCS

2008-11-23T09:15:00.000-08:00

Pumpkin carving....

2008-11-01T20:01:00.000-07:00

This is John's intricate pumpkin carving of Freddy Kruger.... it took him 3 hours and he wouldn't stop until it was all done.... i guess that's why he went into dentistry!!! Good job babe :)

Happy Halloween!!!

2008-10-31T19:48:00.000-07:00

We took Jake to the mall to play tonight. He had SO much fun watching all the kids running around and he got a few treats too!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Jake in his rock garden!

2008-10-31T19:44:00.000-07:00

Jake LOVES to play with all the rocks at the botanical gardens......

Scared on the bridge!!!!

2008-10-31T19:24:00.000-07:00

John and I were laughing SO hard...... We put Jake on this bridge and Jake was so scared that he froze and didn't move for about 5 minutes!!!! We've NEVER seen Jake stay this still before.......John's thinking of purchasing a bridge :) ha ha!!

Trick or Treating at the Botanical Gardens

2008-10-31T19:11:00.000-07:00

The Botanical Gardens had a cute Halloween party with fun activities and lots of candy!! Jake and Morgan just had more fun playing on the bridge....

Cute pumpkin tic-tac-toe.....

Jake made his first piece of art :)

SUPERMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-10-30T18:02:00.000-07:00

The dental school has a cute little trick-or-treat hour for the children of dental students. Jake had no clue what was going on but LOVED all the attention he was getting as SUPERMAN :)

Picture from the last 2 weeks....

2008-10-26T16:35:00.000-07:00

I came home after shopping to see John and Jake in front of the TV on John's 'football chair' watching a game.... it was just too cute!!

This is the new bridge from Omaha to Iowa... Jake LOVED to watch all the people going by.... he is for sure a people watcher, just like his mom :) Check out the kid in this pic :)

Jake and his little girlfriend Morgan..... Jake at not such a happy moment but he loves the wagon, thanks grandma!!

Church...well, hall time :)

2008-10-26T16:21:00.000-07:00

These days it feels like John and I get NOTHING out of church. We walk out of the building feeling exhausted and tired from chasing Jake around... he is one HIGH energy child!! Anyway, Jake looked cute today with the tie I made him.... yes, me :)

Happy Anniversary!!!!!

2008-10-14T09:16:00.000-07:00

It's been TWO wonderful years babe..... I LOVE YOU!!!!!
Oct. 14, 2006

ARIZONA...HERE WE COME!!!!!

2008-10-09T19:49:00.000-07:00

John got accepted into orthodontic school in AZ!!!! We are SO excited :) He interviewed on Tuesday and within 24 hours they called him to accept an offer to their program! This has been John's dream to be an orthodontist and I am just SO proud of him for getting exceptional grades while he's been in dental school and just for being WONDERFUL :) We will head to AZ in May after he graduates from dental school.....CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Grandma

2008-10-09T19:45:00.000-07:00

My grandma and mom were driving from NY to UT and stopped by for a week to see us! Since we won't be able to bring too many gifts back at Christmas time Grandma just bought Jake an early gift... a darling wagon.... I LOVE IT...I mean, Jake LOVES IT :)

Black and White Cookies!!!

2008-10-09T19:39:00.000-07:00

My family, John and I LOVE B&W cookies... like the ones in NY!! When we are there we eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner...seriously. So I found a really good recipe and this is the result!!! They taste just like the real deal! This is my first time making them so I just need to work on my circles :)

Union Pacific Trains

2008-09-24T15:07:00.000-07:00

Jake LOVED walking up to these trains which are about five minutes from our house.

He thought it was so funny to see all cars driving by on the freeway.... Jake LOVES to point at whatever he is interested in....it's so cute and it helps our communication!!

'Just BECAUSE' flowers.....

2008-09-24T08:24:00.000-07:00

Ha! I promise I know how to spell!!!

'Just Beause' Flowers

2008-09-24T08:17:00.000-07:00

I LOVE getting flowers for no reason!!! John is SO sweet and surprised me with these over the weekend :) THANKS BABE.... I LOVE YOU!!

Not so BABY Jake

2008-09-24T08:07:00.000-07:00

Jake just cracks me up!! He LOVES his new Elmo chair... When I say 'Where's Elmo?' he will go over and put his head down on the chair and pat the sides like he is really giving Elmo a hug!

Another thing Jake LOVES is the Children's Museum.... Jake is being a TRUE Nebraskan and walking through the cornfields :)

Stuffed Peppers!!!!!!!!

2008-09-24T07:59:00.000-07:00

This is John's MOST FAVORITE meal I make :) It's super easy.... I followed a meatloaf recipe in BHG, cut the tops off the peppers, cleaned them out, and stuffed 'em! Drop them in a crock-pot, cover with crushed tomatoes and pasta sauce. Then just cook them on low for about 6-7 hours. Serve with sour cream........

Jake has HAIR!!!

2008-09-08T20:04:00.000-07:00

So many people have commented that Jake doesn't have any hair or very little.... well here is a picture of him with a ponytail to show you all that he does have hair!! Look close at his ponytail...
This is Jake's one year pictures... He was a doll and was cracking himself up! The photographer said this was the easiest session he's had!
So Dr. Powell, the director of the dental program at the UofU /Creighton, took all of the Utah dental students and spouses out to dinner tonight. Jake was good for about half the time and then he had enough.... This is a funny picture of him with me and a serious one with his dad :)

Happy B-Day Baby Jake

2008-09-06T17:07:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my baby is one year old!!!! He has been such a fun baby with SO MUCH personality :) This is a cute birthday crown my mom sent because Jake is a Prince! (and of course Mr. Mudd is too :) )
We put Jake in the baby pool with a cake and he went to town! I thought he would eat some but he just wanted to smash it around EVERY WHERE!!!

Labor Day Fun!!

2008-09-01T10:34:00.000-07:00

John and I have been glued on the US Open!! All week we have been watching tennis and playing tennis when John gets home from school. GO FED!!!!!! Jake already loves to play with tennis balls and I can't wait until I can play with him :)
Jake LOVES to climb the stairs and is dang fast...

Almost One!!!

2008-09-01T10:12:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Jake will be one year old this Saturday!!
Jake started officially walking last weekend. He LOVES the praise and claps we give him when he walks :)

This is his Mater car that was supposed to be given to him on his b-day but I couldn't wait that long and gave it to him two weeks ago!
He LOVES playing with John and having his feet tickled!

Happy LATE Birthday Babe!!!

2008-08-13T12:25:00.000-07:00

Happy B-day sweetie!!! Jake and I love you SO much... you are a WONDERFUL dad and husband :) Jake ate his entire cupcake at John's birthday party!!!

Park City

2008-08-13T12:09:00.000-07:00

My mom's b-day celebration...
Abe and Kallie dancing away...
Baby Jake and Josh...
The whole damn fam!

We went to Park City with my family while we were in SLC for John's break. Happy Birthday Mom!!!

Happy Birthday Kels!!!

2008-08-07T22:45:00.000-07:00

We went to The Roof to celebrate Kelsey's Sweet 16!!! I can't believe my little baby sister is dating now!!! I love you Kelsey.... You are my mini-me in the making and my best friend :)

More pics of NYC & DC

2008-07-10T08:18:00.000-07:00

I've been to DC and Philly a few times but this trip just REALLY made me SO grateful for the men and women who have gone before and risked their lives for our freedom and THANK YOU to those currently serving!

NYC & DC

2008-07-10T08:01:00.000-07:00

It was perfect timing to go on a trip and be with my family after everything that had happened. The first few days we just relaxed and went to the beach and then John and I went into the city a few times while my grandma watched Jake. My parents and sister flew out that next week so I was able to spend a week with them as John had to get back home for school. We had so much fun in the city and probably walked about 9-10 miles a day!! On Thursday July 3rd my dad took Kel and I to DC for the big 4th of July party!! It was a fun trip and we ate at SO many good restaurants! Then on Sunday we stayed in Philly... if you ever go there eat at Jims... it is the BEST place for a cheese steak :)

Christine Elle Morris

2008-07-10T07:46:00.000-07:00

On Friday June 20th John and I were so excited because this was the day of our big ultra sound. The tech was taking for ever to tell us if it was a boy or girl. After a while she said she needed to talk to the nurse since my doctor wasn't in that day. When the nurse came in she confirmed the ultra sound and told us that they couldn't find a heartbeat. We were in total shock because I had just been to the doctor two weeks prior and the heartbeat was perfect. The nurse said that I was too far along (19 weeks) to have a D &C so I would have to deliver my baby. That night I went to the hospital and Saturday June 21st I delivered Christine Elle Morris. It has been a hard time but John and I know that Heavenly Father is in control and we are so grateful for all of our many blessings in our lives... ESPECIALLY JAKE!!!

June 2008

2008-07-10T07:40:00.000-07:00

Jake is SO much fun these days! Here are a few pictures taken in June.

Vegas Vacation

2008-06-04T07:01:00.001-07:00

John had a week off from school the first week in May so we took off for a little family trip to Vegas! We had so much fun just laying by the pool and eating at the Wynn buffett :) Jake was a little angel and had so much fun looking at all the people!

Brother or Sister??!!

2008-06-04T06:49:00.000-07:00

John and I are expecting baby number 2!! The due date is Nov. 12 so Jake and the baby will be only 14 months apart!! Some days I think...What in the HECK are we doing.... but we just love Jake and can't wait for number 2!! This picture was on the announcment I sent to our families :)

Easter Sunday

2008-03-24T13:11:00.001-07:00

I hid eggs and Easter baskets for John and Jake...with Jake's help they found them :) We love every minute with him!!!

Happy Easter

2008-03-24T12:52:00.000-07:00

Jake was so cute when we were taking these pictures!!! It was hard to choose just one to send out for his Easter card!

Christmas Fun

2008-03-24T12:26:00.000-07:00

We went to SLC for 5 weeks over Christmas. We blessed Jake and then my family planned a fun trip to the Utah bowl game in California, Disneyland and Vegas!!! We left Jake with John's parents and had a GREAT vacation!

Life After the Womb

2008-03-24T09:18:00.000-07:00

Jake was a litle Jaundice the first week of life! We had to put him in the PEP unit 24/7 except to eat. It was like a little tanning bed and he loved it because it was so warm... I would always ask the nurse if I could get in there too :)

September 7, 2007

2008-03-19T06:03:00.000-07:00

I had a great labor and delivery. I woke up that morning and my water broke so I called my doctor to se if I needed to rush to the hospital or if I could shower first. He said to take a shower and then come on over...so, I took a shower, did my hair and make-up, cleaned up the house and ate breakfast AND THEN went to the hospital! The labor and delivery went super fast and when Jake popped out I said, "Is that it?!"

One Month After The Honeymoon...

2008-03-18T15:07:00.000-07:00

Yep, you guessed it!! Baby Jake was in the making!!!

Mexican Honeymoon

2008-03-18T10:23:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful honeymoon in Mexico...2 months after our wedding! I had a surgery 3 days before we left and had to be pushed around in a wheelchair for half the trip!! I am ALWAYS reminding John that I need a second honeymoon asap :)

October 14, 2006

2008-03-18T08:02:00.001-07:00

We had a BEAUTIFUL fall wedding day!! Everything just worked out perfect and then the next morning we took off for Omaha...SO NOT a honeymoon destination!

So In Love

2008-03-18T07:52:00.001-07:00

I think these were taken the night before John took off for Omaha....

So This Is Where It All Begins

2008-03-17T19:14:00.000-07:00

John and I met at a church activity at Lake Powell June of 06.We dated for a very short 5 weeks and then we were engaged! The main reason for the rushed engagment was John had to move to Omaha the first week of August to start his 2nd year of dental school... So I got my ring, he moved to Omaha, I planned the wedding, and John flew in to SLC 3 days before our wedding(that was his only break from school). So we posponed our honeymoon until December and we made our home in Nebraska!