Two Little Men & A Lady

Porter is 3 yrs old!!!

2010-05-06T18:46:00.000-07:00

I can not believe that Porter is 3yrs old today. It seems

just like yesterday that we were rushing out to Shiprock to welcome him

into the world. This little boy is SO full of ENERGY. He never stops. We love him

so much and would not change anything.We are so thankful that

he is in our lives. Some people think he

is crazy, which he is, but he is a boy!! And we love him

CrAzY and all. We love you Porter ~Happy Birthday~Porter got to have cake at daycare today. He was

so excited to share his cake with all is "friends"
This is the best picture I could get with him and his cake without having
it down and and all the other kids in the pic.

Porter at home eating yet another cupcake. This time with his

candle on it!!! He couldn't wait to blow out the candle.

Porter and Mommy!

Porter and Daddy!

2010-05-06T18:33:00.000-07:00

Karina & I

Charmaine & I

Rosa & I

My High School Girlies Graduating From Cosmetology

2010-05-06T18:00:00.000-07:00

Larissa & I

In the Cosmetology program we have almost always had a "pinning" this is just a little something for the students. This year it was really hard for me because it was the 1st pinning I was not going to be a part of since I no longer work there. I went up to the school the Sunday before and got the room ready and I wanted to cry the whole time knowing I wouldn't be there and be a part of this. For those of you that read my blog and don't know, I worked for the College here in Farmington. I was a Cosmetology Instructor. I taught the High School class. I have never LOVED a job so much in my entire life. I loved what I did and loved the people I worked with. This was my dream come true job :0) This past year the Director that had been there for about 10 years retired. I worked with my mom, and she has always wanted the directors position. So she applied and of course got the job!!! But this meant I had to resign due to nepotism. This was probably one of the hardest things I have had deal with job wise. I still get emotional and tear up and its been almost a year. CRAZY I know. But I truly loved my job. Anyway, this year we got everything ready and as I was sitting at work knowing the pinning was happening I couldn't help but be sad. Then my phone rang and it was my mom. She told me that she did not want to pin "MY" girls she wanted me to. So at lunch I was able to go up and pin "MY" girls. I am so thankful my mom saved them for me to pin. I grew a love for each one of these girls. Each of them are AMAZING young ladies, each has there own talent, and I know that they will all go far in life.

Yera & I

All "MY" girls

Karina, Yera, Me, Toni, Rosa, Charmaine, & Larissa

Toni & I

29 WEEKS!!!! ONLY 10 WEEKS TO GO!!!!!!!!

2010-04-13T18:20:00.000-07:00

Here I am at 29 weeks. I have been horrible at taking pics of my belly with this pregnancy. But I FINALLY did it. I have really felt great with this prenancy. I just love the thought of very very soon being able to hold my Landyn in my arms. I am so excited. Porter is even more excited. Every time we see a baby he thinks its ours :0) Porter is going to be an excellent "BIG" brother. I can not believe the love that I already feel for the little boy growing inside of me. It is an amazing feeling.

Porter Riding His Bike

2010-04-13T18:01:00.001-07:00

So the other night Jeremy's dad sent him home with a little bike with training wheels on it. I asked Jeremy why he brought it home because this is all Porter talks about. When we go grocery shopping at Walmart our first stop is "the bikes". So I thought this is just not nice because Porter is still way to small for this. OK, so I was very wrong. Porter got on it and he was just shy of having both feet touching the peddles. Just yesterday Jeremy called when I was on my way home and told me that Porter was peddling the bike and keeping it straight all my his self. I could not believe this. I thought just two three days ago he couldn't reach both peddles. So as sure as I got home I went out to see Porter. I was in shock. Today we took him out to the street and let him ride. I still can not believe what I am seeing. My little man is not even 3 yrs old yet. He is such a BIG boy!!! He even had a fall and got right back up and kept going.

Here is Porter saying CHEESE to mommy!!!!

Porter riding back down to the house with daddy. Porter just riding away.

O how I love this little boy. He is growing so fast...

Porter mommy and daddy are so proud of you.

Porter and the Easter Bunny!!

2010-04-13T17:55:00.001-07:00

Here is Porter with the Easter Bunny at the mall. He was so excited to see the bunny. This is all he talked about for days. Now when we drive by the mall its the HOHOHO and the bunny!! We have to explain every time that they are not there, that they had to go home and let me tell ya its not pretty :0)

Easter 2010

2010-04-11T17:21:00.001-07:00

Here is Porter with his Easter basket from Papa Alexander. He was so excited. There were 2 cars in here which he loved. Thanks Papa Alexander!!!

Porter was so excited that the Easter Bunny came to see him. It was like Christmas morning. He was up very early and ready to go out to the living room and see what he brought him. Jeremy told Porter before we went out there that he needed to go check things out. He patiently sat on my lap until daddy came back in the room. He got so excited when Jeremy told him the bunny had indeed come and left him something. Porter wanted me to carry him out, but I put him down and when we got right out our room he stopped and started walking backwards. He didn't want to go out there. I explained that the Easter bunny was gone but that he had left him something. I had to hold his little hand till we got to the living room and he could see for himself that he was gone!!! He was so cute. When he saw what the Easter bunny had left him he just stood there. He finally walked up to the chair and started checking things out. Here he is with his Easter basket!!!

Porter LoVeD what the Easter bunny left him!!!!

Porter coloring his Easter eggs.

Next year we will have to color a lot more. Because he colored eggs at daycare, I thought we wouldn't color that many at home. WRONG idea. When he was done with the eggs he started re-coloring what he had already colored. Next year I will know better and we will have a couple dozen eggs :0)

This Easter was so much fun!! Because Porter was older he really got into it more that last year. We didn't get pictures of him hunting his eggs but he was so cute. He didn't really know what to do. But after he found them all we had to re hide them 2 times. After the first time he got the jest of it all!!!!

Lets not forget what Easter is...

I am so thankful for the sacrifice that was made for me and the opportunity that we have to live on this earth to strive to return to our Heavenly Father. I am so thankful for the Easter season, to take that time to reflect on our Savior.

Happy SPRING everyone!!!

Easter Goodies From School!!!!

2010-04-11T16:52:00.000-07:00

So at daycare they always have something planned for the Holidays. I love it, the Kids love it. So we had to take a dozen eggs so they could decorate them!!! They also made little Easter cupcakes. Porter was so excited to know that the Easter Bunny was coming to see him. That's all he would talk about.

Here is his little bunny cupcake :0) He could not wait to eat this!!!!

Here are the eggs that he decorated. We took an extra pair of clothes for this part of the day. Believe it or not my little man did awesome. He kept his regular clothes on and never got them dirty. He loved this part as well. Don't these eggs look great!!!!

Porter was so ready to eat his cupcake when he got home. We had to hurry and get the camera so we could get a picture of him and his dessert before he devoured it!!!! So YUMMY :0)

Here he is again with his cupcake and a little message to mommy!! Is he not the cutest thing ever. I just LOVE this little guy. (well not so little anymore :0( ) He is growing so fast.

Eggs again!!

Porter loves his daycare and so do I. They are so involved in everything. Its great to know that when I go to pick him up he is not ready to leave. He is always very happy to see me, but he still wants to play and be with his "friends". I love Porter so much and love all the energy that he has. He is such a joy in our lives. I can not believe that in less than a month he will be 3 yrs. We love you Porter!!!

Halloween 2009

2009-11-01T08:13:00.000-08:00

Porter, Papa David, and me.
This is at the Civic Center in Farmington. The College here always puts on
a Halloween Carnival. It was fun, but WAY to crowded.

Porter and his Daddy!!
My two VERY handsom boys!!

Porter was trying to hit a guy with a wet sponge, he loved this booth.

Bar D Chuckwagon

2009-08-02T16:46:00.000-07:00

We went to the Bar D in Durango CO. last night. It was the first time for Porter and he loved it. He got a little restless before the show started, but as soon as they started playing, he hardly took his eyes off the stage. He even played his air guitar along with the band and danced. This will definitely be a year thing for us now. As soon as we got there we took him for a ride on the little train that they have, and then went around to all the shops. It was really nice and relaxing. I was able to talk my parents into going with us, which was fun.

I'm having trouble uploading pics, will try and get more up tomorrow.

No Longer A BaBy

2009-06-17T18:07:00.001-07:00

We decided to BuZz Porters hair for the summer. It took me a couple days to get used to. I wanted to cry after I did it. He is definitely no longer a baby, he is now a little boy!!!

So I tried using a gaurd but his hair is way to fine, so it kept killing the clippers. Jeremy was getting VERY impatient so I took the gaurd off and this is what we got....

I know can you believe it!!! Seriously at this point I think I had tears in my eyes.

My little sTuD mUfFiN :0)

He thinks he is just the coolest kid. I think he got meaner after the haircut. He still stares at him self in the mirror.

PORTERS 2 YEARS OLD!!!!!!

2009-05-06T18:58:00.000-07:00

I cant believe Porter is 2 yrs. today. I am sooo sad. He is not a baby anymore. It seems just like yesterday we were on our way out to Shiprock. He arrived at 10:06pm. Weighing 7lbs 6oz. I was only in labor for 5 hrs. from start to finish. Thank goodness because if it was any longer i dont think I could have made it.

He has been such a blessing to us. He is a ball of fire. Sometimes I wonder were I get my energy to keep up with his. He is always on the go, and I mean that. He NEVER stops. But I would not change him in a million years. He is my little man. I love and adore this little guy. he is mu whole world. I dont know what I would do without him in my life. Mommy and Daddy love you.

Porter diving into his cake!!!

He could hardly wait to get his little fingers in his cake. I was surprised though he really just ate the frosting.

Me and Porter. I made him his favorite dinner. He LOVES spaghetti. I'm not sure if its the spaghetti or getting to slurp it into his mouth. I really dont care which it is because he eats and eats when we have this for dinner.

Porter on his little bike his Granpa Alexander got him. I took him down to check the mail with me and he loved it.

Our Beautiful Little Family

2009-03-21T15:38:00.000-07:00

Our beautiful little family!!

We had Jeremy's Grandma's funeral today. It was a very nice service. Though I didnt get to hear it all. Porter and I spent most of the time walking outside. We were able to get some Family picutes, which I am happy about because these are the first family pic's we have taken, with Jeremy's mom, George, and Cassidy.

Cas, Me, Porter, Jeremy, George and Brandy.
This is the first family picture we have ever taken. We didnt even get one at our wedding. How sad is that. This is only the second time I have seen or spent any time with Cassidy. I wish his family was closer, so we could all get to know one another better. Porter feel in love with Cassidy. He wasnt to sure about her at first, but after warming up to her, she was the only one he wanted.

Porter, Aunt Cas, Me and Brandy.

As you can tell Porter only wanted

Aunt Cas to hold him.

Grandma Brandy and Porter. I love this picture.

We do not get to see Jeremy's mom

much, because she lives in Duncanville, Texas.

It takes him awhile to warm up but then you

cant keep him away!!

Family Time

2009-03-14T20:29:00.000-07:00

We went out to Kirtland to Jeremy's Aunt and Uncle's house. Jeremy's mom has been in town helping take care of Jeremy's grandma, who passed away on Wednesday. This was the first time the family has been together since. We had a nice dinner and had a good time visiting.Porter and "little" Jeremy hang'in out with the BIG boys.

Uncle Butch and Leroy playing pool.
Jeremy and I

Aunt Julie, Aunta Margaret, and Aunt Kara in the back ground.

Porter playing outside and enjoying every minute of it.

Aunt Charlene and Stephanie.

Aunt Julie, and Grandma Brandy (Jeremy's mom)

Porter and Uncle Butch playing football. Porter loved being outside and throwing the ball with his daddy and uncle Butch.

MY LITTLE MAN

2009-02-17T18:41:00.000-08:00

So Porter LOVES Spaghetti. I think he loves the slurping of the noodles more than anything. And boy can this little guy make a mess.

OPEN WIDEMan that's good stuff.

Porter loves to help out. He is feeding the chickens. If you go out to feed the chickens he better be with you or you will hear all about it. Its not pretty.

The weather was really pretty nice on Monday. So after all the house work, we decided to clean up the yard and let Porter go out side. This kid loves to be outside. If I would let him out no matter how cold it is, he would be the happiest kid alive. I can not wait until it gets warm so I can just let him play outside all day if he wants. He is definitely an outdoors boy. He has so much ENERGY, that being out and running ALL over the place may just ware him out!!! I don't know if that will ever ever happen but its wishful thinkin.

He needs to learn to keep his eyes on the road. One thing at a time though.

Here's Porter driving his truck. Still not quite sure how the steering wheel works. He just goes round and round in circles.

Is he not the stinkin CUTEST little man you have ever seen :0)

Porter is so much FUN, so full of ENERGY, and just so darn IRRESISTIBLE. I am so thankful that I have him in my life. I love you Porter!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

2008-12-25T19:42:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS EVE

For christmas eve we went to Jeremy's cousins house (Shantel) and had a wounderful dinner. After we ate we cleaned everything up and headed out to be Santa's little helpers. Shantel's

in-laws have had a christmas tradition for 30 years. They find a family in the community that is in need and deserving of help. This year they ended up with two family's. They find out what the family's needs are from food, toiletries, toys, ect. Shantel's father-in-law dresses up as Santa and everyone else are elfs. This was so awsome to be apart of. Because Jeremy has an awsome voice he was incharge of the singing. As Santa went into the houses and one-by-one handed out the gifts that where in his big red bag, we sang christmas carols. I of course could hardly sing. Yes I was crying. It was just so neat to hear how excited the little kids were when they saw Santa. We had two suburbans full of things, one for each family. I felt so blessed to be apart of something so wounderful. It is nice to see that people still care about others. I am so blessed to have an awsome husband who loves me and a beautiful little boy that I would do anything for.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

This christmas was an exciting christmas. Porter really got into opening his presents and it was so much fun to watch him. He was a little slow opening them so we had to help him out or we would have never gotten through it. Ha Ha! He loved what Santa brought him, it was a Black & Decker tool bench. If we didnt keep the presents coming he would get up and run to it and then was not happy at all when we brought him back. I would have to say this little boy is a bit spoiled. I would have to say, he is a bit spoiled. We love him so much, and we are so thankful he is ours :0)

Porter was so excited when he came out and saw is tool bench.

Porter already has the baseball stance down packed!!

Hope you all had a wonderful day.

Pumpkin Carving

2008-11-12T19:46:00.000-08:00

We carved pumpkins with Porter this year and I'm not quit sure what he thought of it. It seemed like he was really grossed out with the inside of the pumpkin, alittle like his mom!! I'm sure as he gets older he will enjoy alot more. Once we were done though i think he thought they were pretty cool.

Porter getting grossed out

Porter and daddy cleaning out the pumpkin

Trip to Idaho

2008-11-12T19:37:00.000-08:00

My cousin Jake just returned from his mission on the . He served in the Olympia Washington mission. We were able to go up and be there for his homecoming. It was a very nice weekend. Maybe a little to long of a trip for just one full day, but Jake you were worth it. It was nice to be with family on a happy occasion. My sister and her boyfriend were able to come down from Oregon and it was really nice to spend time with her, and for Porter to see his Aunt Jamie.

Jake, Mom, Porter & I. Boy was Porter happy in this Pic!! HaHa

Aunt Jamie, Mommy, Grandma & Porter

Aunt Diane, Porter, Grandma, Aunt Jay

Jerald, Aunt Jamie & Porter

Halloween

2008-11-12T19:20:00.001-08:00

So we were so excited this year for Halloween because this year was really Porters first. He was only five months old last year. At the College where I work they always have a Halloween carnival so I thought it would be fun to dress up with Porter. I have never been one to dress up but I was so excited this year that I decided to get out of my comfort zone. Scary I know. I found me a Minnie Mouse costume, I think it was the only modest one I could find. So how cute would it be to be Micky & Minnie. Porter had so much fun. Again that little boy is so full of energy he ran all over the place.

Porter and Jeremy playing the bowling heads. He did great!!

Jeremy's sister Mandie was here visiting and came to see us before she left. I love you Aunt MandersPorter and His Grandpa David

2008-11-12T18:52:00.000-08:00

Here is our little family. I know you cant really see Porters face, but as you can probably tell we can never get him to look directly at the camera.

He rode the train

So we took Porter to the Pumpkin patch in Aztec. Jeremy was off that weekend and man was it great to spend some much needed family time, just the three of us. Porter had a blast!! I think he liked the pumpkin patch the best. He ran from pumpkin to pumpkin trying to pick them all up. He is getting so big and to independant. He is so much fun and he is so full of energy. If only I could have just a tiny bit of the energy that he has I would be good to go :0)

2008-09-28T20:06:00.000-07:00

This weekend we went to Mesa to see Hannah be baptised. I still have a hard time believing she is 8 yrs. old. She is so big. I still remember the day she was born. I am so thankful for Bree allowing me to share that very special day with her. It is so awesome to know what a wonderful choice she has made. She looked she beautiful in her white dress. Hannah I am so proud of you and love you so much. You have made the right decision!!

My first day of Daycare - Aug 19, 2008

2008-09-28T19:45:00.000-07:00

So here I am on my first day of daycare!! It took awhile to get used to. I didnt like it to much at first, but I am slowly getting used to it. I am starting at a new daycare tomorrow. The one I went to before just didnt work out. The kids there were always hurting me, so my mommy & daddy thought it would be best to take me somwwhere else. I am slowly learning how to play with other kids and learning alot of new things :0) I will keep you posted on how my new daycare works out.

2008-08-14T20:36:00.000-07:00

So before Jeremy left for Houston, we thought we would take Porter to the county fair. (This was last Saturday.) After walking around looking for all the animals we found out that the actual fair didnt start until Monday. We were so bumbed. So we ended up going over to the carnival and we were only able to ride one ride,and he loved it. He did not want to get off. My parents and I will take him tomorrow night before it is over. I cant wait to see how he reacts to all the animals.

First time at the pool

2008-07-15T20:40:00.000-07:00

We took Porter to the pool for the first time and he loved it. I was a little worried because we have a little pool at the house and he hates it, but i think it is cause the water is cold. Anyway, he had a blast. I was very surprised that he liked the frog slide as much as he did, he would go down and get up and go back for more.

Porter and his Great Grandpa

2008-07-15T20:15:00.000-07:00

Porter hanging out with his "pop". Grandpa and Porter were the very best of buddies. From the time we brought Porter home from the hospital he and grandpa had a bond. Grandpa was diagnosed with cancer on the 7th of June and past away on the 29th. This pic. was about a week after he was diagnosed. Porter will run into his room to look for him and he is not there. It is so sad to see, and it breaks my heart. He loved his grandpa. We miss you "pop".

2008-07-15T19:54:00.000-07:00

So my sister has been nagging me about doing a blog, so here goes.