Happy 1st Birthday Jack!

So today Jack has officially been on this earth for one whole year!! Crazy how time flies... and how much you can love someone who has only been around for such a short amount of time. Life sure wouldn't be the same without our little 'Jack Jack'. We had a very fun party for him yesterday.. and he just LOVED cake. Too bad the frosting was blue... maybe we will have to think more in advance next time.. haha. He had lots of fun, and got to see lots of good friends and family. There were 35 people in our home for his party. He is one LOVED little dude. Happy birthday Jack ~ we sure love you ~

bye bye 1st home....

So we just sold our first home... it's kinda sad, but exciting that we are onto another adventure in our lives. We are actually quite amazed it sold so quickly in this economy - and because we had it for sale by owner. The lady who bought it is very very sweet, so it makes it easier to hand it over to someone who you know is excited to have it. And yes, we are still living here for the moment - but that's because we haven't found a place to live yet. Our duplex that we bought a few months ago is under contract now, and we will close on that on the 2nd of March. We are looking for homes in East Layton. We have our eye on one we just absolutely LOVE.. we call it DREAM.. .and we are still waiting to hear back from the bank if we got it. We are crossing our fingers. It is completely unfinished on the inside- but that just makes us more excited. That way we can really make it our own. But if that falls through, hopefully we will find a place that fits us good :). Whatever we do, hopefully we will know soon! Soo bye bye first home... hello new adventures!!

25 Random Things

1. My family is the single most important thing in my life.

2. I honestly have no idea how we came up with the name Jack, and think it's funny that we almost named him Jack Daniel.

3. Every SINGLE time I stand, my heart rate goes way above 100 and I feel hot, dizzy, and short of breath- and hope one day someone can help me.

4. I graduated in Nuclear Medicine, but depending on who I am talking to I might just say Radiology so I don't freak them out.

5. I hate to admit it, but my husband does most of the cooking... But I do love to bake!

6. Being a mother is better than I have ever imagined.

7. I love running at night time and laughing.

8. I am open to anything new, interesting, or exciting.

9. I truely believe that ice cream and hugs can cure anything.

10. I got married very young to my best friend, and it was the best decision I have ever made.

11. I love to play the guitar, even though I am not very good at it.

12. I miss old friends and Wyoming at times.

13. I like simple things, and things that don't make sense.

14. At my job I work 7 days off and 7 days on until 2 am... and I know it sounds crazy, but I love it.

15. Editing videos and movies is one of my favorite pass times.

16. My little boy isn't even one yet and I am excited to have another baby soon. (and no I am not pregnant yet)

17. I love playing in the rain, and dancing.

18. I know I am not a model, but I like who I am.

19. My 1st job was washing cars at a car dealership when I was 14... I don't think they knew how old I was...

20. I like to believe that we all have good intentions.

21. My older twin brothers are nothing alike.

22. When I was younger, I always wanted to get lost in the wilderness so I could see if I could survive on my own.

23. If I hadn't gotten into the Radiology program, we would have moved to Hawaii.

24. I want to travel the world.

25. I don't know what the future holds, but I will take whatever I can get.

%*~ Merry Christmas ~*%

Merry Christmas from JACK IN THE BOX!!

This Christmas we were able to go up to Wyoming. We had a great time.

You and your conscience...

Happy Halloween!!

This year Jack dressed up as the devil! Funny I know, everyone is telling me, "I can't believe your dressing your baby up as the devil. " haha. But it turned out good because Trent didn't feel like dressing up, so Jack was the devil, I was an angel, and we both were Trent's continence.. :)

I dressed up as an angel. haha. We didn't go trick or treating.. Jack's still a little young. But we did get to hand out candy!! Which I loved, because I grew up out of town where I never got the opportunity before to do so. I had a great time, Trent thought it was funny I was enjoying it so much!

Our friend Stephanie from next door has a little daughter- Isabelle. She was a lion. :) She kept getting mad and Jack looked truly concerned. He was trying to calm her down. He has always been a sweet little guy.

Kinko's did free Halloween pictures for kids this year. So we thought we

d take advantage. What a cutie!!

Noah & Jack!

Jenni and her cute little family came to visit us. It was so fun to seen Noah and Jack together - they are only a few days apart in age!

Welcome to the world Jack

Getting ready for the fun to begin!

It all started in June when your daddy looked at me and told me I should take a pregnancy test. It would still be a few days before my body might tell me there was a chance I was, but he just had a feeling I was. We were on our way back from Wyoming, so it was late when we got home. So I took the test and we both waited. A few minutes later we both saw a faint line, the one that would indicate that I was pregnant.The next day at work, I wondered all day if the test was true even though it was only faintly there. Right after I got off of work I called your dad. "I think I should take another test." And he just replied, "I already got one!". So I took the test right when I got home - and guess what? I was pregnant! We were so excited we told everyone that night.

I think I had a fairly good pregnancy, even though your dad might disagree. I felt wonderful the first 8 weeks until we decided to go to Bear Lake. After riding on the boat I started feeling nauseated. On the way home I threw up.

The first trimester, and part of the second I was sick every day. I believe I lost a total of 7 pounds. Food didn't sound good, because I couldn't keep anything day. I even had to get IV fluids to keep my hydrated.

By the second half of the second trimester I started feeling better. And soon I didn't feel sick anymore. Food tasted SO good, and I ate everything I could. I started getting dizzy because my heart and blood pressure would have problems whenever I stood up. Since I was pregnant, I had come off the medication I normally took - and I was getting dizzier and dizzier everyday. I was in school at the time, and doing clinical hours.. so I wasn't sure if I would be able to finish. I ended up using compression stockings, and they helped so much.

Since I was having these health problems I switched my care from a midwife to a truly amazing doctor (Dr. Denise Lochner). She had a plan set so we would both be safe when you decided to come into the world.

During the last trimester I never got uncomfortable which was nice, and I never waddled. You always kicked so hard- we called you our little wiggle butt. Your dad would trace his finger across my belly, and your foot would just follow. Anytime someone would put their hand on my belly, you would just kick them right back. Even the doctor had a hard time listening to your heart beat because of your constant kicking back!

We were so excited to meet you, and on February 22nd, at 6:31am - you came into the world. You weighed 7 lbs 8 oz and measured 22 inches long. My doctor decided to induce my labor due to my declining health conditions, so we had arrived at the hospital the morning before. I labored for 22 hours and I wasn't progressing, so they decided to do a c-section. Your dad was able to be in the operating room with me, and held my hand the entire time.

Once you arrived your dad followed you everywhere. He said it was amazing how you could love someone so much that you had never met before. You had a small cone head due to the long labor, and they measured you twice because they didn't believe you were so long. Even though you were just born, you had so many facial expressions. We had taken a lot of pictures and you looked different in each of them.

I just can't believe how cute you are and how much we love you already. You love to be cuddled right after you eat, and everyone wants to hold you so that's never been a problem. Welcome to the world Jack Allen Livingston. Welcome to our family.