Pictures of my big boy!

I took Jacob to Target for his 1 year old pictures... Of course they turned out great. These are just a couple of the ones I thought were great.

Put away the party hats and bring out the toys...

The living room has now become the toy room. Jacob celebrated his birthday with another party yesterday and received many wonderful gifts. Yesterday's party was at my parent's house and Jacob celebrated the big day with his grandparents, great grandma. Aunties; Diane, Myra, Wanda, Jamiee, and Dollyn. Cousins; Robbie, Nicole, Gavin, Abigail, Heather, Jordan, Lacey, Sam, Kiersten, Maddy, Hannah, and RaeAnna. Uncles Bobby and Billy. Oh yeah, and of course his Mommy.
He got a riding toy 4-wheeler, stacking toys, a coat, sled, mittens, a toy school bus, toy phone, toy fire truck, books, a toy red racecar, clothes, and teddy bears.
Jacob ate more sloppy joes, hotdish, and a cupcake... That little boy sure can put away the food!
We had a lot of fun but I am all partied out.
I just got off the phone with David. He wants me to make some plans on what I want to do on leave... How do I tell him I want a wedding?... I need to just put that on the back burner for now and wait and see but it's hard when it's something I really want badly. It does look like I will be flying on a plane come February. I always make plans to fly but never do and for once it looks like there is no other way around it. I am thinking for plans come February I don't really want plans. I do want a night away just David and I like we did for R&R.
Right now I am in a really good mood and am going to take some time to just enjoy my good mood.
Motherhood is so much more than dirty diapers and car seats. It's happiness, frustration, and love all molded into the the most precious moments of your life.

A great birthday party for a great boy.

One birthday party down one more to go.
Jacob had his first birthday party last night. He celebrated the big day with his great grandma & grandpa Gaddie, Aunt Bup, Ashley, Michael, Uncle Pat, Donna, Uncle Blane, Aunt Jan, Nikki and her girls, Mommy, and Auntie Susan. He had sloppy joes and crackers for supper. He had his own cake which he enjoyed. He got lots of great presents including; a flag from Daddy, sippy cups from Mommy, legos and a book from Auntie Susan, legos in a fire truck and a book from Nikki, a shorts outfit from Aunt Bup, a puzzle toy and race car from Uncle Pat, and a nice outfit from Uncle Blane and Aunt Jan. The evening was spent visiting, eating, and enjoying Jacob's personality.
Jacob will have another birthday party this Sunday with his grandparents and cousins back home in Minnesota.
A bitter sweet day is the day your baby turns 1.

Happy Birthday Jacob!

Jacob is one year old!
One year ago today I gave birth to the most beautiful baby boy and my life was changed forever.
I love my son so much. I never imagined feeling this kind of love. It's a love only a parent will understand.
Seeing Jacob's smile melts my heart every time. I fall in love with him all over again every morning I walk into his room and see him smiling at me from his crib.
Jacob has blessed my life and I am a better person because he came into my life one year ago today.
Happy Birthday sweet child, I love you.

Shopping in a snowstorm!!!

I have finally started Christmas shopping. I actually finished buying gifts for 6 people today. Even though it was near blizzarding I enjoyed my shopping adventure today. I have to admit I hated the walk to and from the vehicle but what can I expect living up north.
I talked to David today and even though he was stressed he was in a pretty good mood. I asked him what he wanted for Christmas and he said "I want to come home.", hearing him say that all most made me cry. I want him home so bad. I know he only has a little over a month and a half left until we are together but that time is still too long.
I have so much to do before Jacob's birthday. I wanted to finish the bathroom but I am not sure that will happen. Oh well, people are coming to celebrate Jacob's birthday not inspect my house.
Jacob is learning how to get his way. He has temper tantrums when I say "no" or take something from him. He points at stuff he wants, too bad it's usually candy bars. He will also put on the charm when he thinks he might get away with something. I do love my spoiled little boy, he is all I ever wanted in life and more!
Baby kisses really do make everything better.