Our 3rd Anniversary

Yesterday was our 3rd Anniversary. In some ways it feels like we just got married but then at the same time it feels like this is what I have been doing for so long. Jensyn spent the day with Grandma Nancy so I could get some things done. Darwin went to work and then to class. He bought me 25 long stem pink roses. They are so pretty. They look wonderful in the living room. I am so grateful to be married to such a wonderful person. Darwin really is more that I could have ever hoped for. He is so nice and giving. I am a better person because of him.

So much to be grateful for

Happy Thanksgiving. We really enjoyed our holiday as a family. On Wednesday Darwin, Jensyn, and I went and saw The Bee Movie. I recommend it. Jensyn even sat on our laps the majority of the movie. On Thanksgiving we ate dinner with Darwin's parents'. Then we went to my parents' for dessert and games. We played Cranium boys against girls. Sadly the boys won. On Friday I went Christmas shopping with my mom. We left her house at 3:30 in the morning. I enjoy going even though it is very crazy. We are almost completely done with all of the Christmas gifts that we need and that is a good feeling. I hope that everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving weekend.

Darwin turns 25

Today is Darwin's 25th birthday!!! I just want to wish him a very happy day. I love him so much. He does so much for me and Jensyn, we are so blessed. I hope that Darwin has a wonderful day. He had to teach Elders Quorum and go home teaching which he thinks is unfair. The Birds invited us over for dinner-super nice. (Sabrina even offered to bake Darwin a cake-but I told her not to worry about it since I bought Darwin a pumpkin pie). Happy Birthday Darwin.

Today Jensyn woke up so happy. As soon as I got her out of bed she started pointing to the bows that are hanging on her wall and saying "bah, bah" (meaning: "I want"). I let her pick whatever bows she wanted and put them in her hair all crazy-like. She ate breakfast with them in her hair too. She is so cute. Later in the day we were getting ready to go to Jason's surprise birthday party and I wanted her to look extra cute, so I curled her hair. She sat soooo still. I am so proud of her.

Jensyn's doctor appointment

Jensyn had a doctor's appointment today. Everything is good. She gained a pound and grew an inch since her last appointment. She is 28.5 inches tall (10th percentile) and 17.5 pounds (not even on the charts). Dr. Allred watched her and said that she is busy as a hummingbird. Jensyn got out books, ran around the room, growled at all of us, and played on the ground. Dr. Allred told us that if we could bottle her energy and sale it we would make millions. We did ask him about her waking up in the middle of the night. He told us to try a 10 day schedule. The first night that Jensyn wakes up we are not supposed to go get her for 5 minutes. Then the next night wait 10 minutes, and each night thereafter wait an additional 5 minutes. He said by the 6th or 7th night she will not cry for a long time and learn to soothe herself. Darwin and I feel like it is definitely worth a try. We'll keep you posted. I am so grateful to have a healthy (active) baby girl!

No hot water

Saturday morning at 6:40 a.m. Darwin woke me up to tell me that the hot water heater was not working. He said that he tried to light the pilot light for 15 minutes (that explained all the pounding I heard earlier) but had no success. I love hot water. I love taking hot showers and steaming up the mirrors in the bathroom. Well with no hot water coming out of the tap I started to boil water so I could at least take a bath. After 25 minutes of boiling and slowly filling the tub I got into a 2 and a half inch deep bath-delightful.....later that day we had a handyman come and take a look, paid lots of money, and had hot water-momentarily. He left. Then when it was time to get Jensyn ready for her bath there was no hot water. So I boiled some more. We now have hot water. The serviceman came back on Sunday after we were done with church. How I love hot water that comes right out of the tap! It's amazing the things that I take for granted. I could have never been a pioneer.