There are about a million and one reasons that I need to blog.
1. We moved to Oregon
2. SJ is GROWING
3. Devin has started Medical School at Western University here in Lebanon
4. Did I mention that we moved to Oregon?

I will be getting to all those things in other posts (that will hopefully be posted soon... ish.) But right now I wanted to share a journal entry that I did the other night with you guys.

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Sunday August 14, 2011

A couple months ago I started following a blog by a girl who lives in Calirfornia, with her husband and 2 daughters. The youngest daughter, Ruby Jane, was born a little over a month before SJ. Back in March (or so) Ruby was diagnosed with some type of liver disease. The blog explains the disease, but honestly, I can't remember the details. All I really remember, and what I can't get out of my mind, are the pictures of Ruby as she kept getting sicker and sicker, and all the beautifully worded posts by a mom who desperately wanted her little baby to get better. Unfortunateley, they weren't able to get a liver transplant in time, and Ruby Jane died on Thursday night.

I haven't been able to stop thinking about Ruby and her mother, Ani, all weekend. It has made me stop and consider how precious life really is. I have definitely been holding SJ a little tighter, and have been giving him extra kisses everyday. I have been making sure that SJ and Devin know how much I love them - because I do, with all my heart. This isn't something that I should do just this weekend though, it is something that I should be doing all the time. Hopefully I remember this lesson that beautiful baby Ruby, and her wonderful mother, Ani, have taught me, even though I have never met either of them.

I am so grateful for my little family. For Devin, who is a wonderful husband and always puts me first in his life, for that I am truly thankful.  For SJ, who is seriously the light of my life. He brightens my day, everyday.

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If you want to get the full story on Ruby you can visit Ani's blog at aniandmatttaylor.blogspot.com
Also, on Facebook they are having an auction to help the Taylors pay the extensive medical bills they are being bombarded with. The group is called "Bows for Ruby".

I've been thinking a lot about the 'little things' lately. I think that is inevitable when you have a baby who seems to be changing every day. SJ is now rolling over (well, mostly), teething (we think), sitting in his bumbo chair and interacting with people (giggling, cooing, 'talking back' when spoken to, etc). I love watching him develop and become a 'baby'. He is definitely not a newborn anymore. But it also makes me a little sad. He is growing up too fast! Before I know it he is going to be asking for the keys to our car!

Obviously I am getting a little ahead of myself. Whenever this happens I have to remind myself to, "Slow down and enjoy the little things in life," because if I don't I may end up going crazy. *Though, the 'going crazy' may also be inevitable.

if you haven't seen this you must be living under a rock...

and if you aren't excited for this, well, I don't think we can be friends!

SJ's blessing day

On May 1st we finally blessed SJ. It was a great day! We had about 50 people there and had to use the basement of The Derm (Dev's work) for our luncheon. We are so blessed to have so many people who support us! We are so grateful that SJ was able to be born in to the Gospel.

Here are a few pictures from his wonderful day!

We unfortunatley did not get a picture of Dev's parents with SJ on his blessing day but we made sure to get one the next Saturday! 

my boy

Let me tell you a story. It begins in February of 2008 when I met a boy. One day he came over to my apartment with his roommate to introduce themselves as my home teachers. I didn't know it at the time but that boy was going to change my life forever.

Fast forward 3 years and I am now married to said boy and we have an adorable little family together. This boy means the world to me!

Today is my boys birthday! 26!

 

Happy Birthday sweetheart! I figured I would give you a list of the top ten things I love about you!

1. You are such an amazing dad and husband! I don't know what SJ and  I would do without you!

2. You always make me smile. I think you are hilarious! It is amazing how many times you can make me laugh out loud! 

3. How strong your testimony is. I know that with you our family will always be strong in the gospel.

4. How compassionate of a person you are. You go out of your way for everyone else. It makes me want to be a better person - more like you.

5. How much you go out of your way to help me and make me feel comfortable, no matter the situation.

6. Your freckles on your lips :)

7. How handsome you are!

8. How you are always willing to help out. (You do the laundry a lot more than I do!!)

9. You are so responsible and hard working.  I am so proud of you for getting into medical school! I am looking forward to our wonderful adventure!

10. How much you love me!

I love you babe! Happy happy happy birthday!!

Problem Averted

Good news! I found my camera. 

Well, actually, my mom found my camera... but I will still take the credit! 

Highlights of our last couple of weeks:

Last weekend we went down to Salina on Saturday for the annual 'eat in the garage' Easter tradition. It was a lot of fun and it was great that SJ was finally able to meet his great grandparents on Devin's side.

We spent the weekend before at my parents house 'house-sitting' and 'puppy sitting'. It was nice to have a little more space! 

Harry Potter 7 part 1 came out. Nuff' said.

It seems our family is really good at passing around a cold bug. We all have taken our turns being sick for the last couple weeks. SJ has had it the worst. We have definitely taken more trips to the pediatrician than I ever thought we would! I think he knows us by name :)

SJ has been growing like crazy! At his two month appointment last week he was almost 13 pounds and 23" long. Pretty soon he is going to double his birth weight! We have moved up to the size 3 month clothes. SJ has the cutest double chin and chubby cheeks! He is also a 'daddys boy' and I love it!!

We have been taking lots of pictures!

My boys getting ready to give SJ a bath

My sleeping angel :)

SJ and his cousin, Audrey!

Naked bum!!

a bit of bad news...

This blog is currently on hiatus. I wish it wasn't but I don't know what else to do.

You see, I am in mourning.

I lost my brand new camera.

So you see, I can't bring myself to blog.

(If anyone would like to donate a semi new red camera to my cause, I would not mind one bit)

Also, Happy Easter.