VALENTINE'S DAY!

Well just like last year, Dreyken and I are at home alone for Valentine's Day! Last year she was only a few weeks old and my family had planned a trip to my sister-in-laws parents house in Heber for some winter fun. I opted out and stayed how with the baby to get some much needed rest. Well, this year we got all packed up and headed out of town to go to Gunnison to visit Dan's family and see our new nephew Dartin Dale Jenkins get blessed. Well, just as we headed out of town Dreyken decided her breakfast was no longer needed and threw up EVERYWHERE! We turned around and headed back home where her and I stayed while Dan, Kalli and Tarek headed to Utah. I thought it would be a good time to put up a post and then realized I had left my camera in the car, so it is in Utah and my pictures are still on it. So I thought I would load on a few pictures I got from my mom a few weeks ago and never got around to posting.

This is the only family picture I have that includes Dreyken! (sad I know) It was taken at my little sisters wedding. It makes me see how blessed I am looking at that picture with my three sweet kids and Husband who will not be happy I posted this picture (He is very Anti-Camera)

This is my crazy, silly eight year old. She is such a great kid, loves to hang out with her family, and has the funniest sense of humor (very much like her Dad's, very sarcastic!)

I LOVE YOU KALLI!

This is our entertainment at home (we got rid of cable a few months ago, and don't miss it at all! He is so much more entertaining to watch!) He is one of the most friendly kids you will met, making friends everywhere we go. My handsome little man, who loves with all his heart.

I LOVE YOU TAREK!

And finally there is Daddy's little princess! She can be sweet, cute and silly; but be careful as she is stubborn, feisty and opinionated. She is such a wonderful blessing to this little family and I am so blessed to get to be her mom!

I LOVE YOU DREYKEN!

I never thought I would have three such amazing kids, after having Kalli it took a lot of questioning and thought about ever having any more. She was such a good baby and a wonderful kid, but my body was just not made for the stress of caring babies. I am so thankful for a husband who gave me so many blessings, loved me always, and gave me strength when I needed it. I can't imagine life without even one of these three precious children, or my wonderful husband!

I LOVE YOU DAN! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

And finally on a different note, I wanted to post this picture of Dreyken and my Sister-in-Law Traci. I just love it! And I wanted to say congratulations to her and Scott! You will make such great parents (just look at how good Traci is already!)

MY BABY TURNS ONE!

So it is now official, my little girl is now one! I can hardly believe how fast she has grown and how quickly the time has gone by. It is hard to believe that one year ago today, we were in the hospital wondering if we were going to welcome a little girl or boy. Kalli hoping for a girl, Tarek really wanting a boy (he even cried when he found out it was a girl! He has gotten over that and loves her so much.) What an amazing blessing and addition she has been to our family. So along with A LOT of pictures I want to write down a few things about my sweet little beans.

• Dreyken is a super happy child and very easy going (most of the time)
• She is quick to laugh and loves to make others laugh / I love to hear her talking to herself and then laughing as though she is telling some sort of joke!
• She really loves both her brother and sister so much, she will follow them everywhere they go. She is often found sitting at the top of the stairs looking down as she can hear them playing down there, but can't get past the gate.
• Very much a Daddy's Girl, I have always said some day I will get a child that wants me over my husband. Well, she is not that child! From the minute he walks in the door, she becomes his little shadow.
• An absolute Master at creating disaster where ever she goes! She empties cupboards, baskets, shelves, anything that she can get her little hands on.
• Super curious! Which is probably why she creates such disasters as she wants to see what is in every cupboard or box.
• An absolutely wonderful addition to our family. I can't even imagine what life would be like without her!

So now here are a few (okay a lot) of pictures from the past year of my sweet little girl!

We love you Dreyken Jade! Happy Birthday!

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HOLIDAYS...

I know I am really slow at updating from the holiday. So sorry for the picture overload. We had a great christmas here with just our little family. I then headed down south with the kids while Dan stayed home and worked. I spent a few days at my in-laws and had a really good time, other than Dreyken being sick most of the time. It was fun for the kids to get to se their cousins and However, I could have done without the drive home. I headed home during a storm and there were cars off the road EVERYWHERE! I pulled over in Farmington, and was not going to go any further, but heard from Dan that there was no snow up here in Idaho, so decided to head on. The roads did eventually clear up and the last half of the drive was so much better.

My sisters and their families along with all of my brothers and their families were able to get together for New Years. It was so fun getting to be all together again. I really miss having both of my sisters so far away! I do love having some of my brothers here though. But it was nice to get to see everyone for a little while.

And if you are wondering, Yes, Dan did give Dreyken footballs for Christmas. Funny thing is she LOVES them!