Corey Janeen Owen

2010-10-22T18:59:00.000-07:00

October comes around and it seems like that is our family picture time...I love how our pictures turned out. I can't believe how big Owen is, and that next fall there will be a little girl thrown in the mix!

I can't even stand how handsome this boy is! When he was born I thought I loved him more than anything but I love him more every single day...He is my best little buddy, and I love being able to spend all day everyday with him. I am so lucky to have such a hardworking, loving husband who wants what is best for our family.

And then there was Wrigley...the best dog in the world. He loves Owen, and he is so good to put up with his hair pulling and chasing all day. Such a sweet thing. Corey and I say that no future dog could ever live up to him.

2 years old!

2010-09-09T10:08:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I have a two year old! Owen turned two on August 26th. I'm a little late blogging. Owen loves cowboys, so this year we gave him a cowboy birthday...he loved it. Some of his cousins and little friends came over for a party. Some random thoughts I have right now about my little boy...
He is so handsome. He is very kind, always saying sorry over every little thing. He is LOUD LOUD LOUD around the house and with his good buddies. He is extremely shy around large groups and people he doesn't know very well. He loves Buzz Lightyear. He adores Wrigley and tells him he's a good boy everyday. He is going to be an awesome big brother. He loves helping Mommy and Daddy. Loves anything with wheels! He is tall, and able to do so much. He is healthy and happy, and it's all I could ask for.

our little bean

2010-09-04T09:12:00.000-07:00

Due to arrive April 8, 2011

Dinosaur Museum!

2010-07-06T14:17:00.000-07:00

We went to the Natural History Museum on Monday down at Thanksgiving Point.

It was a lot of fun!

Corey Owen and I don't seem to have a lot of time to just us lately.

I love it when it is just the three of us.

Owen looks so old in these pictures, I can't stand it. (He is giving us a thumbs up in this pic.) Time is flying!

I love my boys.

2010-06-28T23:57:00.000-07:00

I love knowing that everyday I get to laugh. All because of this little thing. Every parent thinks that they have the cutest, smartest, most talented kid, I know that. How great is that though? That we all honestly beleive that?

...Funny faces...

...cheesy smiles...

...silly hats...

...and make shift forts...

It's all amazing, and I know it will never get old.

Dad's

2010-06-25T22:32:00.000-07:00

Dad's are the greatest. Dad's get to be the fun one. Dad's get to be the silly one. Dad's get to mess around. I am so glad that Owen has a Dad that does all of these things with him. Corey has always been a great Dad, but as Owen gets older, it's so amazing to see them together. Owen loves his Daddy sooo much. I left the other night, I was trying to kiss Owen goodbye, and he was trying to push my car door shut on me because he wanted to stay home with his Dad.

Owen is lucky to have Corey as a Dad. I can see the things he will teach him just by his example. He is an amazing provider. He works 50 to 60 hour work weeks so I don't have to go get a 'real job' When he commits to something he will follow through no matter what. He is loyal. He is patient. Just to name a few. I love him for all these things. Some days I look at him and think "Dang he's flippin' cute!" I love that! And so much more. We all have our bad days and rough spots with our spouses. Some days I really have to look at the eternal perspective of things...life is too short.

Some favorites...

2010-05-06T09:02:00.000-07:00

I have been home all week with Owen, who has hand foot and mouth. Gross I know. This week I have seen all his "favorites" over and over. Thought I would put it down so I never forget!

Favorite T.V. show: Calliou

Favorite Movie: Muppet's take Manhattan and Curious George

Favorite Drink: Milk (just plain old white milk)

Favorite Book: Brown bear brown bear

Favorite people: Daddy and Grandma

Owen loves his silky blanket, playing legos, laying in mom and dad's bed for naps and movies, has discovered that snakes are cool. (ewww) and loves to say "My Money!" in his little devious voice.

oh the lies

2010-03-17T14:15:00.000-07:00

I love primary? No you don't Owen. That sticker on your head...it's a lie.
I knew it. I knew that my kid would be the one that cries for nursery on Sunday. In fact I told my bishop two months ago that he might as well put me in the nursery because my child would be the cryer. Well, he didn't. Not like I really WANTED that calling, but just thought I would offer. Just thought I would warn them.
Owen's nursery teachers are so cute. A young married couple with no kids. They try hard, and there are a lot of other little boys his age that he loves to run around with in sacrament meeting, but heaven forbid I put him in a room with all his friends, surrounded by awesome toys, and shut the door. Heaven forbid.
People are going to tell me he will get used to it. I've heard it before. He is the biggest Mama's boy, I cannot leave his sight. Oh well, maybe I should enjoy it until he starts pushing me away.

My Monster

2010-03-08T19:29:00.000-08:00

My monster turned 18 months on Feb. 26th. He is in the 25th percentile for his weight and in the 90th for his height. Tall and skinny. He is growing and talking and doing everything is supposed to be doing. We are so grateful to have such a healthy happy little boy.

2010-03-06T18:54:00.000-08:00

We got Owen's baby bouncer back from one of my sisters a couple months ago. Owen automatically took it over, and it is his favorite place to chill out. This is part of our nighttime routine. We turn on 'Sprout' he grabs his blanket, his milk, and his puppy, and plops right down in his little lounge chair. He's so funny.

a boy and his dog

2010-03-03T15:14:00.000-08:00

Hiding out under the computer desk

I think that Wrigley is Owen's best friend. He loves his puppy so much. Wrigley is so good to him. He let's him roll and play all over him. Owen is only about three inches taller then Wrigley, it's so funny to watch them play. Thanks Wrig.

Zermatt

2010-02-16T12:46:00.001-08:00

Corey and I own a hotel suite at Zermatt Resort in Midway. Corey dedicated about 7 years of his life to this place until recently when he decided that he needed to move on. He worked there when this place was a pile of dirt, and his office was in a trailer. It's so amazing to see what this place has become. We have so many memories of this place and have so much fun when we are up there. Unfortunatley we are unable to keep our place due to finances and the economy. That won't keep us away though.

We decided to make a quick getaway this past Saturday to Sunday. We went swimming, ate good food, explored these beautiful ice castles they have on the property, and just had fun.

big boy bed...

2010-02-15T13:32:00.000-08:00

Owen has never been a great sleeper. He still wants to cuddle in mommy and daddy's bed at night, and never wants to be in his room alone. We have been trying to get him to want to sleep in his own room. I thought that a "big boy bed" might intrigue him. It did. He has fallen asleep in his own bed since it has been up, and come 3:30ish he finds his way into our room. I attempt to take him back into his bed, sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. I know a lot of people say this is horrible, but I don't care. Owen will only be our baby once and there are few things better then cuddling with your precious little boy. I can't get over the fact that he even is old enough for a "big boy bed" time flies. I say this time and time again.

choo choo's

2010-02-01T09:10:00.001-08:00

Owen's cousin Lucas gave him his old train set, and Owen is in love. They are his "choo choo's"

our little cheese

2010-01-18T20:08:00.000-08:00

Christmas 2009

2010-01-18T18:45:00.000-08:00

I am aware that this is totally late, but I couldn't just NOT post christmas!

Posing nicely for the camera! (rare)

Owen's presents from Santa!

Spike Jr. the dinosaur (grandma looking lovely as ever in the background)

Owen's favorite, Elmo!

Me and my guy

4 years

2009-12-07T21:17:00.000-08:00

Corey and I got married December 3rd 2005. Hard to believe we have been married for four years. I decided that I would recap.
December 23rd 2004. Corey and I met at Guadalahonkey's Restaurant. Corey was 23 and I was 18. Corey was a server and I was there taking my niece out for her birthday. It's funny because this was our last choice of a place to go eat, but everywhere else was so busy. Morgan kept telling me that "that guy" kept staring at me. I could not get over how handsome he was. I was secretly hoping that he would come talk to us. He did. He got my number and called me the next day, which was Christmas Eve. We talked about nothing really, said that we should hang out. We texted for two days straight just about. December 26th he came over to my house and we sat on the couch and talked, held hands, and laughed. When he left that night I knew that I could have something serious on my hands.
Throughout the rest of the winter and spring we dated only each other. We never really talked about it, but we just didn't want to be with anyone else but one another. Corey left for a business trip in April. The night before he left he told me he "thought" he loved me. I took that as he did. When he came home from Europe he informed me how much his cell phone bill was. A LOT!!
Summer comes and we have decided that we want to get married. What a fun summer. We go to St. George with my family, and it's crazy how this guy has just molded perfectly into my family and every aspect of my life.
It's October and my sisters, Mom, and myself go on a girls trip to Vegas. We shop, we eat, we talk, we laugh, we have so much fun. Just when the trip can't get any better Corey shows up at the mall! He whisks me away, with my bags already packed (by my sisters) and we go to the airport. We get to the front desk and the lady says, "from las vegas, to long beach, and then on to JFK." WHAT?? I've dreamed of going to New York forever. This is no secret to anyone. We end up in NY, have a blast in the city. On day two we are in central park, and he asked me if I knew why he had brought me here. My reply? "because you love me." He told me that he knew coming to NY was a dream of mine, and he wants to make my dreams come true...cute I know. So he proposes, and I say yes. We had a fabulous three days in the city. It was a dream come true.
December 3rd 2005. We got married in the Salt Lake temple. It was a beautiful, COLD, winter day. The best.
The past five years of knowing each other has been a blast. It has not been perfect, and at times it has been downright hard. We have done a lot. We have seen Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain. Multiple trips to Mexico, more trips to NY, and an awesome trip to Chicago. Traveling has been a huge part of our early married life and I am so grateful that I have seen this world.
However, the past two years have been so much more. 2008 was a long year, being pregnant and having a new baby. 2009 has been probably the hardest, but happiest year we have been together.
Corey, we have done some amazing things. Thank you for everything you have done for me. Thank you for being such a sweet loving Daddy to Owen. He adores you SO much. Remember that this is the time of our life. We are LIVING it today, our past was awesome, but sitting at home with you and Owen is where I want to be. Happy 4 year anniversary, I love you so much.

2009-11-09T07:44:00.000-08:00

The time for family pictures was long overdue for us. I kept waiting for the silliest things until I wanted to get them done. I wouldn't do them until I had lost all my weight (which is also LONG OVERDUE) I finally realized how selfish I have been, and how much more important it is to capture my ever growing one year old. I love these pictures and am so glad I did them. Us women are never satisfied with ourselves are we? That's what I need to remember. I'm not the only one! Thanks to one of my best friends Jessica Oberg for the fun night at Wheeler Farm and the wonderful pictures!! Love you girl.

Owen Benjamin, my big one year old

2009-09-06T20:57:00.000-07:00

August 26th came and went and my baby boy turned one. My how time flies. I don't think you understand the reality of that statement until you have a child. One year ago I could not imagine having a one year old. I was consumed by the newness and absolute completeness that Owen had filled me with. Now, not only do I have a one year old, but I can see his whole future ahead of him. How close it is, how real and vivid it feels.

I see him outside playing in the dirt and rocks, loving life, not having a care in the world.
I see him being a strong, loving, older brother, a protector.

I see him walking away from me on his first day of

school, so brave.

I see Corey and I on the sidelines at his games, cheering him on.

I see him growing, going to high school, doing homework, learning to drive.

I see him growing taller then me.

This boy has got me wrapped around his finger. I am so proud to call him mine. I can't wait for him to experience life. All the good he will get to be involved in, all the wonderful things he will do. He has such a sweet happy personality. I thank my Heavenly Father I get to be a mother. Especially to him.

2009-08-14T16:51:00.000-07:00

My cute little man struttin' his stuff...

2009-08-14T16:29:00.000-07:00

Teeth! Finally, teeth! At 11 months owen had a single tooth! Come almost 12 months and he has two teeth. By one year I think he might have four. Those top front are almost through. I am so surprised by how long it took this boy to get these chompers!

FIRSTS!!! ...

2009-08-13T14:38:00.000-07:00

Owen got his first haircut last Saturday. He went from my baby to my big boy, and I hate it. He looks very studly with his new cute little spikes, but it will never be the same. His baby hair is gone!

We went to the zoo a couple weeks ago, and I think Corey and I had more fun then Owen did! He just wanted to crawl around on the grass. He did like the monkey's and we were lucky enough to see them swingin' around too. Those zoo animals sure are lazy.

St. George, and much more!

2009-07-28T16:15:00.000-07:00

Over the 24th we decided to take a tiny bit of a getaway and go down to St. George with my family. It was a funfilled weekend that consisted mostly of swimming and eating! Owen loved the water, and we all had a really fun time!
While we were gone, Owen turned 11 months. I can't beleive it. He also FINALLY got his first tooth! He has been taking some steps for over a month now, but on Sunday when we got home, he decided that he wanted to officially become a walker. I think it's because I refused to let him crawl or walk around in that dirty hotel room, and the rest of the time he was in his stroller. So confined. Poor guy. So now he is off and I love it. It's so cute to watch him roam around. I will get some more pic's up soon!

Cousin Aliza

2009-07-05T12:38:00.000-07:00

Owen loves his cousins. They are all so good to him, and love him so much. We are with my sister and her husband and adorable little girl Aliza a lot. The first thing Liza does when she sees Owen is give him a hug, whenever he cries, she say's "ob I'm right here" and they love to play and wrestle around. He is so in love with her. I am so glad my little boy has these relationships with his family and I know these two will be life long friends.

Big boy car seat!

2009-07-05T12:30:00.001-07:00

Owen is now 22 pounds and very tall for his age, so he is sitting in a big boy car seat! I can't beleive it! My how time flies! He loves facing forward, and being able to look at us while we are in the front seat. He talks to me during the car ride, and when he's not, he is rocking out. He's so funny...

Owen Benjamin, 8 months old!

2009-04-28T09:09:00.000-07:00

8 months ago I loved you more then anything I ever had, even though I had just met you.

8 months later I love you more then anything I ever have, and know you better then anyone I have ever met.

8 months ago I was scared to fall asleep, worried that something might happen to you.

8 months later I still check on you a dozen times each night.

8 months ago I was amazed by what you were.

8 months later I am still in awe of what you are becoming.

8 months ago I couldn't imagine you growing any older.

8 months later I can see you in the future.

8 months have come and gone. I need time to stop. I love this boy and I devour every single day I have with him while he is still so small. I love you ob, and I will try to remember every small thing you do, for that is what makes life ... life. You clap, you crawl, you wave, you laugh, you explore, you try to talk to me, you play with my hair, you pull yourself up. You love me more then anyone else has.

Jiles Dunn Barnes

2009-04-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

My big sister Jenny had her baby boy on April 17th. He was 5 weeks early. Weighed 5 lbs. 11 oz. His lungs were not developed and he was life flighted to another hospital. Life is unexpected and at times very scary. Luckily, I beleive that Jenny and Jd have the faith it takes for this boy to get better. I will say that over and over. Jenny was able to hold him for the first time tonight. She was, and I quote, "over the moon!" I don't have pictures yet, but go to the barnsie bunch's blog if you want to see this beautiful baby!

2009-03-30T19:37:00.000-07:00

Owen will not keep his tounge in his mouth lately! I finally got a picture of this funny face!

7 months old and standing! I can't beleive he can stand! Granted he holds onto the couch or chair or bedside, but he stands! My big boy...

Owen's first black eye... I'm sure it won't be the last...

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY...

Owen had the perfect outfit thanks to Aunt Jill and her trip to Boston!

One day while getting ready I put Owen in his jumper to play. He started getting upset and wanted to get out and I know he just wanted me to hold him. I kept pushing him off. I just wanted to at least get my hair blow dried. Which doesnt happen all that often anymore.

Anyway, eventually he gave in and decided to just take a nap right where he was. It looks pretty comfortable if you ask me...

6 months

2009-03-09T10:31:00.000-07:00

Owen is now over six months old by a couple weeks. He is getting so big it blows my mind. He went for his six month visit and he is now in the 25th percentile for weight, and the 75th for height. He does not have any teeth yet, but I swear they are coming. Everyday I expect to see one. Owen can now sit up total independently, and rolls to get things he wants to play with. He loves his family. His cousins can get him to smile with one glance. He loves his dog, and is satisfied to watch him roam the house throughout the day. I love that I am guaranteed a smile every time I look at him. He loves me and I can feel it in every way he knows how to communicate. I don't know what I would do without this little boy. He gives me reason and he gives me the life I always dreamed. I love you O boy!

what a woman!

2009-02-24T08:35:00.000-08:00

This is a short video from Celine Dion on Sunday. It's a bit fuzzy, and does her no justice, but it's amazing none the less! What a performer...(remember to turn the music off on my player all the way at the bottom!)

To my girls, Jenny, Jill, Jana, Julie, and Amy. We had fun, and got totally "upgraded"! Thanks for the fun night. Celine is amazing, there are no words am I right?! Love you guys!

She's hott stuff...

heartbreaker

2009-02-14T21:13:00.001-08:00

We hope everyone had a great day!

We love you all lots and lots!

Baby Jaden

2009-02-13T18:42:00.000-08:00

This is one of our best friends new little guy. Jaden Benjamin was born on February 10th weighing in at a whopping 5 lbs. 7 oz. We love you Ben, Shelisa, Keslee and Jaden. We are so glad Owen has another little buddy to brawl on!

my sick boy

2009-02-10T12:49:00.000-08:00

So this is what my ob has looked like for the past couple days. He has a double ear infection, horrible cough, and he is on antibiotics so everything is coming out of his diaper to say it nicely! What can you do? I just throw him in the bath. He loves the bath. Despite how sick he is or must feel, he refuses to let that smile go. Despite how sick I feel and WANT to act, I cannot refuse his smile. I just can't get enough.

all the cousins...

2009-02-08T09:29:00.000-08:00

Why would anyone get a dog?

2009-02-07T10:30:00.001-08:00

Okay I love my dog, everyone knows that, but lately he has gotten so naughty. He is still a puppy, not even one yet. (yes I know he is huge) So I understand he is still going to "act" like a puppy. He has always been super good though, from the time we got him. He is very calm, except when people come over. He knows a ton of tricks, and he loves everyone so much! He loves Owen, but I think that he thinks he needs to fight for the attention now. When we leave the house he gets put in the laundry room. Last night we came home to this...and this morning he chewed open a whole bottle of vitamins and ate about 80 of them...hope he doesn't "roll over" if you know what I mean.

2009-01-30T13:48:00.000-08:00

I do realize that I am one of the people who talk about their child constantly. I have nothing else to talk about, and or blog about. So hopefully ya'll enjoy it, because I don't have a whole lot of anything else to say, and when I do, you will know. I figure this is okay because there are a lot of women out there just like me...I'll give em' a shout out...
Anyway this is Owen eating squash for the first time. He loves his food. It's hard for me to even give him a bottle now day's. All of you who have been to lunch with me lately can testify! lol.

Alphabet Game

2009-01-30T09:37:00.001-08:00

Okay, Jana hit me up with this tag. I have to name 10 things I love that start with the letter "D" here it goes...

1. DAD. My dad is da bomb! One of the smartest, funniest, coolest, people I know. I'm not just saying that. I think anyone would agree with me who really know him.
2. DOG. My doggy Wrigley. He is the sweetest thing.
3. DRIVING. I love to take drives.
4. DATES. Going on dates with my hubby of course.
5. DECEMBER. The month of December is full of excitement and magic...gotta love it!
6. DISCOVERY CHANNEL. This is weird I know. This is a channel that Corey and I agree on, we like to watch it together.
7. DREAMING. If any of you know me, you know that sleeping is one of my favorite past times. lol! I love dreaming, they are weird and crazy, and fun to remember in the morning.
8. DRAWING. I loved drawing and was actually pretty good at it. I gave this up once I hit about 9th grade, regretfully. I realized it wasn't "cool" lol I should pick it up again.
9. DRUGS. Don't get me wrong here. Modern day medicine is great!
10. DESSERT. Who doesn't love dessert?

Tagging:
Julie the letter "C"
Jessicca the letter "M"
Brenda the letter "P"

2009-01-12T20:49:00.000-08:00

I love that Owen is so nice when he wakes up! He is so happy to see corey and I every morning, and loves to just stare. This is his morning look! So funny. How did I get such a nice boy? He is very much like his dad! Defiantly has a personality all his own however, and is so fun to see it develop each and everyday!

2009-01-02T22:17:00.001-08:00

O boy's first Christmas

2009-01-02T21:32:00.001-08:00

What a magical year! O boy's first holiday season was so amazing. For Corey and I it made everything so much more meaningful! We had such an awesome time with our family! We love you all so much! I truly love Christmas because of what it represents, and I hope we all grow to understand that a little bit more every year!

My Morgan

2008-12-23T16:18:00.000-08:00

Whoa I can't believe my Morgan is 16 today. What a big birthday. What a big girl. I adore her, and it makes me crazy to see her growing up so fast. She is becoming a gorgeous woman, and she truly is one of the sweetest people I know. She is an amazing big sister, daughter, niece, and friend. She is so much fun to be around, and I am glad I am a part of her life. We have had so many good times! LOL... I couldn't be more proud of her. I love you Morgs, have a sweet 16!!

2008-12-20T11:41:00.001-08:00

So my sisters are going to be mad at me for posting these but I couldn't help it. We are weird, stupid and we embarrass ourselves, but oh well. We have fun in the process. Just wanted to give a shout out. I love you guy's. You are my whole life, I have no clue what I would do without you. Being the youngest of five girls is lucky. Thank you for teaching me how to be a wife and mother! You guys are my hero's! love and stuff...

2008-12-19T20:51:00.000-08:00

Mildred Rose Parker Hackwell 1923 ~ 2008 On December 13, 2008 our sweet, loving mother, Mildred Rose Parker Hackwell, quietly passed into the waiting arms of her husband, son, mother, and father. Mildred was born in Salt Lake City on September 26, 1923 to Clyde and Rose E. Swenson Parker. On March 28, 1942 she married Vernon Eugene Hackwell. Mom loved to crochet, spending many hours working on her doilies and tablecloths that she so generously shared with everyone. She was a very hard worker and worked at the Lunt Motel for many years. Mildred leaves a legacy of love and devotion to her children and grandchildren and a lifetime of memories and love. She leaves behind three children, Barbara (John) Pestana, Vern Jr. (Sherri Nelson) and Susan (John) Davis; 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death, her husband; son, David; son-in-law, John Pestana; mother and father; brother, Clyde Parker and sister, Lucille Wright. Services are Wednesday, December 17th, 11:00 a.m. at Lake Hills Memorial Mortuary, 10055 S. State Street. Friends and family may call one hour prior to services. A special thanks to the staff at the Clearfield Beehive House for the tender love and care they so freely gave to our mother and to our family.

My grandma passed away this past week. It was a week full of mixed emotions. Though the past few years were difficult ones for her and I did not see her much, it does not make it any easier. In fact that makes it harder. I was lucky enough to speak at her funeral. I thought I would post it:

I could not pass up the opportunity to stand and share my thoughts about grandma. When I received the phone call from my parents telling me about her passing, many memories, feelings, and images rushed through me. I was racked with all emotions, the first being surprised, followed obviously by sadness, and soon after the realization of her new found happiness. I feel as if the days of being at grandma and grandpas house have been long gone, though they will not be long forgotten. I know as grandkids we all have similar and probably some of the same memories. Not to say they are not individually special. They are. Treasure them.
One of my brightest memories is taking walks with grandma. This is due to the lack of driving she did. Grandma didn’t know how to drive. Which as a small child I found peculiar, and as a teenager, and now through adult hood I find funny, and I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because she was so reluctant to give up grandpas car after he died, maybe it’s because I can envision her sitting in the passenger side without him, starting that car and rolling down the windows just to say that she still used it.
My favorite thing about grandma was that she was a storyteller. Maybe all grandparents are. But I could listen to those stories about her and grandpa in their early years for a very long time. In fact I would often ask her the same questions. She used to tell me that grandpa was gone at war for 3 years, and she knew down to how many months, weeks, and days. Unfortunately I don’t remember.
Grandma is gone, but we are all living her legacy. Grandpa’s too. I would like to think that the history of OUR grandparents is not remembered by fancy things or material items but in the laughter and tears of their children and their children’s children. It is in us where the lives of our grandparents have gone. It is in us that their history becomes a future.

December 17th 2008

Temple Square

2008-12-15T09:34:00.000-08:00

Friday night we braved the cold and went to see the lights. We are glad we did, it was a lot of fun. We went with some friends and my sister and her family. We ate and then took trax downtown.

Three years down

2008-12-04T19:54:00.001-08:00

Three years down...forever to go? Yeah that's it. So if you have not guessed it was our three year anniversary yesterday. December 3rd. I just want to tell my awesome, funny, crazy, scatter brained, handsome, respectful, happy, silly, loving of a husband how much I adore him! Thank you Corey for giving me the best life I could ask for and allowing me to do everything I am able too with it! I love you, and I promise to always strive to make you happy!

Thanksgiving

2008-11-24T20:05:00.000-08:00

There is so much to be thankful for this year. First and foremost, by beautiful baby boy Owen. He is the greatest thing in my life, and I am so thankful that I get to be home with him day after day. It never gets old.
My family, My parents, the greatest examples of all time, my sisters, they are my best friends. All 5 of us are so lucky to have each other, I see them everyday just about, and thank my heavenly father for them daily.
Corey, an amazing husband and father, who does not get thanked enough! (my bad)! I love him so much, and Owen adores him!
My testimony.
My house.
My insanely awesome nieces and nephews, who really taught me how to be a mom in the first place.
Supportive Grandparents.
My ridiculous shaggy dog.
My country.
My experiences, and so much more. Thanks to everyone in my life. Love and stuff...

that laugh

2008-11-10T16:46:00.001-08:00

A fast post today: Owen belly laughed for the first time yesterday. I couldn't believe how loud it was, and how wide his smile got. My nephew Drew was the lucky one who got it going. He was shaking his head in his face, and Owen couldn't contain himself. It was so amazing I cried. That may sound weird, but it's those "firsts" that are so special.

2008-11-07T21:14:00.000-08:00

I recently got some pictures of my baby that I had not really seen before. They made me cry! I can't believe how small he was. He is sitting here on my lap just "gooing" at the computer screen. He thinks he can talk I swear.
Here are some pictures of the kids I am absolutely crazy about. Not all of them are pictured sadly, but to all 15 of them thanks for letting me be such a part of their lives. They were all so excited to meet baby the day he was born, and they still dote over him every chance they get. I am so glad my boy has such good cousins to look up too.

How lucky?

2008-11-02T12:33:00.000-08:00

This is what I get to wake up to every morning. How lucky am I? That's all I have to say!

Halloween Pic's!!

2008-11-02T12:27:00.000-08:00

Halloween

2008-11-02T12:12:00.000-08:00

Halloween was a lot of fun this year. We had our annual family party and all of us dressed up. Everyone was way funny, as usual! Corey and I were Sarah Palin and John McCain. Owen was a baby bear, and of course Wrigley...was super man (or dog)! During Halloween day Owen wore this orange shirt with the "boo bear crew" on it. It was originally Jensen's shirt who is now 7! So I need to give a shout out to Jens and his mom, my sister, Jenn.
Owen also went for his two month check up on Halloween. He got his first set of shots! Kinda sad, but unavoidable. He is in the 75th percentile for his weight and 90th for his height. He is growing and doing fab! We hope everyone had a great and safe Halloween weekend...Love and Stuff!

2008-10-31T22:29:00.001-07:00

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

I thought this was really funny. I was wishing Corey would be Edward, but eh what can you do? Carlisle is pretty darn sexy

2008-10-31T22:21:00.000-07:00

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

I was happy about this...now I am going to make Corey take the quiz...

2008-10-28T20:15:00.000-07:00

So my sisters are giving me a hard time because I have not posted anything for a while. A lot of stuff goes on day to day, but I don't think anyone will really want to hear about the "small stuff"! Anyway, these pictures were taken when we went pumpkin pickin' with my sister Julie and her cute fam! It was a very cold night and the kids didn't love it. We had to tell Aliza we would give her a cookie just so she would smile for a picture. lol.
Owen also got blessed a couple weeks ago. That was neat, and it was so fun to see all our family and friends come out to support us. Thanks to everyone who made it and helped out so much.
Owen is now two days over his two month mark. Crazy how fast life happens! He is so cute, and loves to smile. He rarely cries. Such a happy boy. He actually gave me a little laugh this morning when he woke up and that made me crack up. I couldn't ask for anything better.
Just for the heck of it I will tell ya that I am joining weight watchers tomorrow! I am ready to get back in the game. (It's about time I know)! So wish me luck! Love and stuff...

Anderson Look-alike Meter

2008-10-03T21:56:00.001-07:00

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Family websites - Antique photos

My Boys

2008-09-23T14:14:00.000-07:00

I love my boys! I am so grateful to have them...and aren't they just adorable?!

2008-09-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

Tag.... Six Random Facts

Here are the rules: Tag 6 different people

TAGGING: Brenna, Jessicca, Hannah, Jenny, Brenda, Melanie

Here are six random facts about me: JANEEN!
1. I am a bit of a loner! Don't get me wrong I'm not anti social, but I love being by myself.
2. I go by many different names. I don't know why but so many people call me so many different things. (jean, neen, neener, jaween, and many more)
3. I wish I was a big city girl!
4. After having my first baby, I now want about a million more!
5. I love to travel...One of my absolute passions.
6. I secretly love to write. I wish I felt good enough to be able to share it with the world.

2008-09-20T22:11:00.000-07:00

About my other half:

What is his name? Corey Benjamin Anderson
How long have you been together? 4 years
How long did you date? 1 year
How old is he? 27
Who eats more? Him!
Who said "I love you" first? Him
Who is taller? Him.
Who sings better? Him
Who is smarter? For sure him.
Who does the laundry? Mostly me.
Who pays the bills? Split between both of us.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Him.
Who mows the lawn? We don't have a lawn. If we did, it would be him though!
Who cooks dinner? Me. Sometimes.
Who drives? Mostly him.
Who is more stubborn? Me!
Who kissed who first? He kissed me.
Who proposed? Him
Who has more friends? Totally him.
Who is more sensitive? Thats a toss up. Probably me.
Who has more siblings? Me.
Who wears the pants? We both wear pants.

Tagging anyone who wants to!

2008-09-20T21:44:00.000-07:00

We got Owen's pictures done yesterday. It was way fun! They turned out great, and we ordered a lot! We are planning his blessing the second Sunday in October just to give a heads up.

2008-09-18T10:20:00.001-07:00

Look at those lips! Being a mom is the best. I'm so glad I have the chance to be this little guy's mommy. I see him getting bigger and older everyday and It's kinda sad, but at the same time I can't wait to watch him grow and experience life. All I want is for him to be happy and healthy. Our home is so much more eventful and full of light now that we have him here. I love you Owen, you truly have stolen my heart.

2008-09-15T21:35:00.001-07:00

Our cute and crazy dog Wrigley has been the baby for past 8 months. I was never worried about how he might act when the baby came, and frankly I didn't care. I'm not the overprotective type. (when it comes to my dog i mean). So anyway it turns out he really likes Owen. He always wants to be sniffing him and would lick his head right off if I let him. We were driving to my sisters the other day and I look back to check on Owen and this is what I found...we thought it was picture worthy.

2008-09-14T15:09:00.000-07:00

Im still trying to figure this whole blogging world out. It's harder than it looks!
So this past week has been awesome. Owen will be three weeks old on Tuesday, and I can't even beleive it. He looks older everyday. We took him to the doctor for his two week and he only weighed 7 pounds 14 oz. which is 5 oz. below his birth weight. His doctor said to come back in three days for a weight check to make sure he was gaining. I felt like a horrible mom, like i was starving my child. He just isn't getting enough from me so we are having to give him bottles. (which I hate, but we gotta do what we gotta do.) We took him back in on Friday and he weighed 8 pounds 7 oz. He had gained about 8 oz. in three days. Crazy! Hopefully we can get this feeding thing figured out soon.

2008-09-05T20:06:00.001-07:00

So a lot of you know by now that we had our beautiful baby boy, Owen Benjamin. He was born on the 26th of August, weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and was 191/2 inches long! We are very proud! Thanks to all of you for your love and support, we are very grateful!

2008-09-05T17:34:00.000-07:00

Well, I have finally done it. (started a blog that is) after many people asking me..."do you have a blog yet?" I thought now would be the perfect time!