5 YEARS OLD!

Today my Jack is five years old. Deep breath! I can't believe it! I know all parents say it, but I really can't believe how fast the time has gone by. This boys means so much to me. He knows me better than anyone. I still remember the day he was born. I was a week late, and HUGE! I went in at 6:30 to be induced. I ended up doing the labor by myself after they broke my water. It was nothing like they say it will be. I went from a 1 to a 10 in 3 hours. There was never a break between contractions, Never! He ended up scaring us to death by his heart rate dropping drastically and we had to have an emergency c-section. I had so many drugs in me that I didn't care that much when they showed him to me. It wasn't until later that night when the nurse brought him in to me that I realized just exactly how much I loved him. It was completely dark and the room was so calm and peaceful. He was so beautiful! We have been best buds ever since.
Jack at Williamsburg VA. Almost 3 years old
Frying Pan Farm Park VA.
Jack's first birthday. Doesn't he look like a skinny Ben? He was so big at one. He never really wanted to be a baby.
This is how it all began! I love this boy. I am so grateful for the blessings that he has brought into my life. I can't believe how much he has changed my life, and made me a better person. I love his little freckles and his four missing teeth (yes, I said four, all in the front). I love how we miss each other when we are apart. I love how the other day when some kids were being mean to him that he first put up his fists to fight ( thank goodness I saw this and was able to run fast), and then he put them all in a semi circle around him and had a meeting with them on what it means to be nice. I love that he really knows who he is. I love that after his birthday party he pulled one of the presents out and said, "I don't really like this, but I pretended to really like it." I love how much he loves to talk. We could sit for hours everyday and just talk about different things. I love how he loves to look things up on the internet or in books facts about animals or really anything. I love how he loves to say potty words, and tries to say them in a way that I might not notice. I love how funny he is. I could go on forever. I love this boy and I am so grateful for my Father in Heaven who is trusting this Big spirit to be in my care.

I'm a Soccer Mom!

Sorry the picture is blurry. Jack started his first year of soccer. It's been really fun, and he even scored a goal at his first game! I have been waiting for this since the day I was told I was having a boy. I love it!
He's pretty good at not giving up and keeps running and running, even if he doesn't know why!
He loves to go to practice. He always listens to his coach and does everything they say.
Grandma and Grandpa Elggren and Brennan came to his first game. It was really hot so Grandpa came up with this great idea to keep Ben cool. Too cute!

Jack's Prayers

We had an FHE on how we should pray for our families and those we love. Jack has really been trying to do this, but......I think he goes a little to the extreme! For example......

Bless Ben that he won't get any chubbier.

Bless Ben that he will grow up and be my age.

Bless Ben that he will get smarter like me.

Bless Mommy that she won't mess up dinner.

Bless Mommy that her tummy won't get any bigger.

Bless Daddy that he won't mess up the basement.

Bless Ben that he won't eat rubber or socks. (my favorite!)

Bless Daddy that his back won't itch. ( He had a sunburn like 4 months ago)

Bless Mommy that her cut will get better (My c-section was almost a year ago)

I'm thankful for Ben and all that he does for us. What?

We should probably get a little bit more specific.

He had a horrible dream the other night and when I came into comfort him he asked, " Mommy, why does Heavenly Father give me bad dreams when I pray that I won't have them?" It broke my heart. I told him that Heavenly Father doesn't give us the bad dreams, our minds just think them up. The next night, without even telling him what to say he said, " Heavenly Father please bless that if I have a bad dream that I will be able to get through it." I thought that was cute.

Could my boys be more cookie cutter?

Jack
Ben

Some Extras

My cute little Benner growing so quickly.
Ben loves cars just as much as Jack does. I caught them with cars all over the floor and both of them having the time of their lives.
I promised Jack that one day this year we would get ice cream from the ice-cream truck. He chose this batman. He didn't eat any of it. Just put it in the freezer to look at now and again. He doesn't even like things that aren't chocolate. He must get that from his mother.
Jack and his bike.
Ben eating. I have this exact picture of Jack eating and they look exactly the same. I'll try to find it.

Cabin

Matt T. and Brendan giving Shaun a dance. Doesn't Mckay look so disappointed in them
Our Chain of pampering. Lestie gave everyone a foot massage. It was awsome. Thanks Lest.
Even Dad enjoyed one.
Celeste's polygamist hair. She sure is righteous to have hair that high!
We all made marshmallow shooters and had a war. Jack shooting grandma in the bootay!

More Cabin

Just a funny picture of Ben.
Thanks to Joe and Tiff for the four wheeler and motorcycle rides.
Daddy and Jack.
As Uncle Gary pointed out..... Our very own Hugh Hefner.

Thanks Matt for the great weekend at the Cabin. We had a blast...once again!