Just about walking!

Jacob is so close to walking! He takes a few steps here and there, but he just hasn't taken off. He is so persistent about standing on his own though, so walking can't be far behind!He will be happier when he can run with everyone else!


Sorry everyone, I don't know why it loaded sideways!

The cupcake catastrophe

These cupcakes are for Spencer's birthday, but Jacob climbed out of his highchair, onto the table and dove into the tasty treats. All of a sudden I heard Spencer in his droning voice "Mom, Jacob's on the table and he's eating the cupcakes." I ran into the dining room and found him tearing the tops off, taking a bite and then tossing it aside before reaching for a new cupcake. The crazy thing is he wouldn't have anything to do with his own birthday cake. Maybe he got his fill on these cupcakes.

Our summer entertainment.

We opted this year NOT to take our kids to Lagoon, Hogle Zoo, the children's museum, etc. Instead we bought a new washing machine and figured we'd kill two birds with one stone. The kids are fascinated with watching the laundry go round and round and the laundry gets done. I'm so glad our kids are so easily entertained!

Jacob's 1st Birthday

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Jacob, happy birthday to you!"
This was three days of parties to accommodate the busy summer schedules of everyone. So we celebrated Jacob's birthday on Pioneer day with the Jenkins side. So much fun at the Jenkins family Pioneer Day picnic, with a parade, fireworks and everything to celebrate him.
We went with Grandpa Tim and Grandma Glee and Great Grandma Foltz to Cafe Sabor for dinner on Jacob's actual birthday. The waiters sang to him and put a big sombrero on his head, which he HATED! and screamed in terror. It was kind of funny!
Sunday the 26th, we celebrated with my mom and sisters, aunts, and cousins. Jacob received a wagon for his birthday, which was the highlight for him. He loved going for rides around the yard and waving to everyone. He wasn't so keen on diving into any of his "cakes". Happy Birthday Jakers!

Last day of none!

This is tradition, the last day of none, the day before each of our babies turns one year old!
I'm a sentimental mom who likes to hold onto the innocence of childhood. Somehow, turning one year old is a hard day for me, so I take pictures of their last day before their birthdays and reflect on the past year. Jacob has grown up faster than the others did, or so it seems. We are so busy running with everything that it seems I have missed so much of his babyhood. I'm thankful for pictures to look at and remind me of the moments I have forgotten. I swore I'd never forget anything of any of our kids. Boy was I wrong! Jacob's "last days of" falls on pioneer day - what fun! We can guarantee he will have pictures of this day every year. Happy "last day of none" Jakers! We love you so much!

Pioneer Day 2009

Pioneer Day means traditions like decorating the Jenkins Family float (aka Grandpa's lawn mowing tractor and trailer), riding in the North Logan parade, the kids throwing out all 20 pounds of candy in the first block, sitting in the same spot for the last dozen years (as far back as I can recall), collecting candy to give to the kids because they threw out all of theirs in the first block, wild, crazy rides around the neighborhood in the tractor/ float (who needs Lagoon?!) and the Jenkins Pioneer- day picnic. I love traditions!

Spencer's Birthday

He's NINE?! When did that happen? Nine just makes ME sound old! We have told our kids that they can have a "friend" birthday party at ages 5, 8, 12, and 16, so this year Spencer had a quiet birthday with just family, ie Grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, first cousins once removed, great aunts, great grandma, (you have to understand my family). Pretty much open to anyone related to us. (Disclaimer - we do understand the business of life and recognize that everyone cannot come to everything. We appreciate your understanding as well!)

This year happened to fall on a good night for a lot of people. Daddy was late getting home from work, so Matthew entertained us with "Why did the chicken cross the road?" jokes. These are classic Jenkins family dinner time entertainment. They go like this "Why did the "blank" cross the 'blank'?" Repeat with different nouns. Laugh sincerely, or insincerely, the kids don't mind either way.

Spencer enjoyed his Transformer birthday party. It fell on "flood day", so we held it in the front yard due to the six inches of water running through the back yard. When asked what his favorite present was, he said "I like the transformers, no wait, the real toolbox, no the webkinz, but I really like the digital camera and the remote control truck. Oooh, and the big squirt gun was nice! I can't decide."
Thanks everyone for making this his "favorite birthday" so far!