Jax learning how to pull him self up

Jax has been trying to learn how to pull him self up to a standing position. Is has been really fun seeing him progress and become the little man that he has become. As you can tell he absolutely loves the camera and is constantly smiling.

Geocaching with Jax

Jax and I went on a long walk today to find some geocaches in our neighborhood. We walked about 2-3 miles and found 2 of them. It is so much fun to just get out of the house. Jax was being kind of fussy but as soon as we stepped outside he did not make one sound during our  whole walk. As soon as we walked back inside he started fussing again. I think he is trying to get me back into shape. If you have never been geocaching before I would definitely recommend it. It is pretty much a treasure hunt around the world. 

Coolest Aunt and Uncle ever!

One thing we really enjoy is being the coolest Aunt and Uncle ever. We absolutely love each of our neices and nephews. Last night we were lucky enough to watch DJ and Alex for a couple of hours. First off we played out side with the dog and were raking snow. Later we went down stairs and watched James and the Giant Peach while playing with the dog. We also taught the boys to pretend to surf on the couch cushions. DJ kept saying "surfs up dude". We are so lucky to have such great family. One of the best parts of watching the boys was watching Shaileen with them. I liked it because I could see the mother in her instantly come out. She is an incredible person and even a more incredible wife.

 

 

I Like Adoption

Today I was searching blogs like I do almost everyday and ran across The R House's Blog . She does an incredible job on each of her blogs but today hit me hard. I just about started crying here at work. Watch the video below. One of my favorite quotes went something like, "you can't choose which family you are born into biologically, however my parents picked me out individually out of millions of people." How true is that. Our children are going to be so loved. I truly believe our struggles with infertility have been for me. It has made me more patient, understanding and have more of a love for children than I had before. I look forward to the day that we can walk into the temple and be sealed not only for the time here on this earth but for all eternity. How incredible is it that even though they will not be born to us Heavenly Father still recognizes them as part of our family forever.

Christmas Eve 2012

We love Christmas Eve almost as much as we love Christmas and you can see why. We both went into work for only a half a day which was 8-noon. We then drove over to Shaileen's moms house to spend some time with them. Both Annie and Darcy were there and then Ryan and Monica showed up as well. We frosted sugar cookies and spent time together just talking.

 

 

After going to Shaileen's Mom's house we went over to my parents. My Grandma, parents, Kimberly and her family and Bret and his family were there. Mom made some really good food. We played Bingo and chimes. My favorite part of the night is always the story of the Night Before Christmas that is a recently new tradition that my Dad always reads to all of us.



When we got home we did our little tradition of opening our PJ's so we could sleep in them. 

Shaileen always does an awesome job at picking out pajamas.

 

 

I think I have the sexiest wife ever!

Adoption Song

A while ago I bought Shaileen a CD off of Amazon.com because I heard that it was incredible. The CD is songs of adoption. Today The R House (http://www.therhouse.com/adoption-cd-giveaway-chosen/) shared a post of a video with my favorite song on the CD. The photos shown on this video are incredible and really shows that adoption is really about love just as our agency's motto says. Not just on our side of adoption but the Birth Mother and Father. We are so thankful for the many birth mothers out there and especially the ones that placed with my sister Kimberly. They are such strong people and love their child so much. They truely show me what true love is. We cannot wait to be chosen in the future and have a relationship with a birth family! It is such a special bond. Watch the video for sure...!