February 21, 2009

It's All Good

So Ava starting giving a thumbs up as her new response to things that she likes. If you ask her if she likes her dinner, she'll give a thumbs up. If she really likes it, she'll use both thumbs! That's when I know she is one happy little girl. And the funny thing is, is if she is doing something naughty that she knows she shouldn't, she will give me a thumbs up to reassure me that she's doing great and I don't need to interfere. She is such a funny girl that is SO full of personality! She makes me and Chad smile and laugh like nothing else.



Another funny thing Ava has started doing is tackling Chad to the ground to give him eskimo kisses and butterfly kisses. And when she's done with that she'll push his face to the ground and say "night night." And when she's ready to play again she'll yell "wake up!"



I just have to express how happy I've been the last few days that it has been warm!!! Finally!!! I'm sure all of you moms completely understand, but trying to keep a toddler happy and entertained all winter inside becomes very hard to do. Ava has been spending every minute outside that she possibly can lately. I'm so happy that Spring feels closer than it did just last week. I feel very grateful for seasons, too! Fall has always been my absolute favorite for some reason...Maybe it's the colors, the rain and the smells and the feeling of a cool breeze relieving some summer heat. But as I get older, I'm learning to love and appreciate each season for something different. Spring definitely brings a feeling of renewal and energy! That's a welcomed feeling after hibernating all winter indoors. Living in Utah definitely has it's advantages with experiencing all 4 seasons. I shouldn't complain as much as I do about the weather... Anyway, here's to some hope that Spring will be here soon and so we can enjoy yet another season!

February 13, 2009

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY JENN...






..tomorrow! I know I am probably preaching to the choir about how great Jennilyn is, because anyone who has met her feels instantly appreciated and loved. She really has the biggest heart of anyone I know. Her capacity to love and care about others amazes me. One of my favorite parts about her is the way she is a loving, caring, and always FUN Mom for Ava. She gets Ava laughing harder then anyone else can. It makes me jealous sometimes to see how attached Ava is to her, but then I realize I am just as attached to my wife as my daughter is. So, why should I expect anything different. The last 3 years have been quite a roller coaster and I couldn't have found a better mate to travel through the ups and downs with. She expects a lot out of herself and our marriage. I love that she pushes me to be better everyday. She is a great example to everyone around her of a true daughter of God. Through all my imperfections and mistakes, Jennilyn finds a way to forgive me and have faith in our future. I find it difficult sometimes to believe I actually married such a wonderful woman. She is so physically beautiful, yet so spiritually and mentally grounded. Jennilyn IS the complete package all us men dream and hope for in our lives. I feel so blessed and even still a little lucky to have found her and somehow persuaded her to be with me for Eternity. I love my wife with all my heart. She truly is my Soul-Mate. "Not a day less will do,..... From you!"

- Chad