Brenda's Babbeling Blog

Jesse is 6 months old

2009-07-06T21:27:00.000-07:00

The past six months have gone by so fast. It is so exciting to see
Jesse grow right before my eyes. Sometimes he changes so much in one
day. He has brought so much joy to our family. It's still hard to
believe I'm a mom. When I look at him I feel so blessed. Happy 6
months Jesse baby.
Love,
Mama

My first official Mother's Day

2009-05-10T16:42:00.000-07:00

I woke to the aroma of French toast and sausage. The next thing I knew
a handsome man walked in my bedroom and fed me breakfast in bed. After
breakfast Tim placed a beautiful charm bracelet around my wrist
engraven with the words "Jesse Timothy Miracles Happen." After I got
dressed for church Tim pinned me with an orchid corsauge. Today felt
different than any other Mothers day. Thank you Tim for making my day
so special. I love you and Jesse.

Guess Who's 4 Months Old.

2009-05-07T09:42:00.000-07:00

Today Jesse is 4 months old. He's the best baby in the world. I find joy in every burp, fart and giggle. He's growing up so fast. I never thought my life would be so great. It also has a lot to do with being married to the greatest husband and father. I'm looking forward to my first official mother's day.

Jesse's Blessing Date

2009-03-01T21:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all our friends and family who helped make Jesse's blessing day so special. Jesse looked so handsome in the outfit that his Grandma Waite got him and the afghan that his Great Grandma Waite knitted for him. I would like to thank Lisa Waite for all the photos of Jesse and the special DVD tribute of Jesse. We absolutely love it and will treasure it always. Thank you Anna, Amanda, Emily and Molly for traveling so far for the special occasion. I enjoyed spending the weekend with you all.

Jesse 1 month old

2009-02-07T20:15:00.001-08:00

Now that Jesse is one month old he's best friends with Angel.

Happy Birthday Bro

2009-01-30T22:43:00.000-08:00

Today is my brother Mark's birthday. We are 17 months apart so growing up we were always close. He's one of my very best friends. I recently found this picture and it shows that we were close even as kids. Mark I hope you enjoy seeing this pic. Have a very happy birthday.

Here's Video of Jesse & Parker's First Meeting

2009-01-22T14:22:00.000-08:00

The boy really has this much hair. We couldn't stop laughing while posing the two cousins.

Jesse and Parker Cousins

2009-01-21T18:20:00.001-08:00

Best cousins hanging out. Parker is 6 weeks older than Jesse. Parker is Brenda's brother's son.

I Love Being a Mom

2009-01-12T21:35:00.000-08:00

Here's a video of Brenda feeding Jesse.

Grandpa & Jesse

2009-01-07T15:42:00.000-08:00

Grandma & Jesse

2009-01-06T22:40:00.001-08:00

In the hospital ready to have this Boy

2009-01-06T11:56:00.000-08:00

Here I am in the hospital ready to have this baby. It's not as fun as
I thought it would be. Eventhough I get to avoid all the labor pains
I'm realizing a C-section is no easy task. I can't wait for Jesse to
be here. I'll let you know when he arrives.

Smile! You're more than halfway there

2008-09-29T18:29:00.000-07:00

Me at 22 weeks.

Picture of Brenda's Belly

2008-09-29T18:27:00.000-07:00

Here's a peek at 22 weeks.

Angel's first beach trip

2008-08-19T14:46:00.000-07:00

Here we are with Angel on the beach. She was a great beach bum.

Greetings from Ventura

2008-08-19T14:44:00.000-07:00

Arrr. Here we are in Ventura.

It's a boy!

2008-08-08T13:21:00.001-07:00

Here's what the outside and the inside look like. TJ's the name thumb sucker's the game.

What I have been up to

2008-07-27T20:07:00.000-07:00

Since my last post I spent a week with my parents. We really didn't do much but my mom fed me good. My pregnancy has been going well. I thought I was over the morning sickness stage until last Wednesday, but I'm feeling better now. Let's hope it lasts. I'm out of my first tri-mester and I'm up 3pounds.
Tim and I went to the temple on Friday.
How about the new season of Project Runway? Let me know of your favorites. Can you believe Will was kicked off So you think you can dance? He was my pick to win. And by the way who is the Mole? I think it's Paul.
I think that's about it...Big Brother's on I have to go.

Top 3 changes in my life since last post

2008-07-05T14:10:00.000-07:00

Count down to my top 3 things in my life since my last post.

Number 3 Tim and I have two new callings in the ward. We are Sunday school teachers for the 12 and 13 year olds. I love this calling. We have some cool kids. Then Tim and I got called to be den leaders to the 8 year olds. I have no idea what I'm doing. Good thing Tim's an old boy scout.

Number 2 Toby had to be put to sleep in January. It was heart wrenching. I couldn't take the loneliness so we got a new dog right away. Her name's Angel and she's living up tp her name.

Number 1 I'm pregnant. Tim and I are so excited. We never thought this would happen in this life. I'm doing really good. I haven't had very much morning sickness. Here's my baby.

I was tagged by Anna a long time ago...better late than never.

2007-11-14T22:39:00.000-08:00

It's been a long time since I've been on my blog. At first I was avoiding it because Anna tagged me but then time just slipped away. Tim and I have been traveling for the last week. First in Arizona and then Southern California. It was great fun! Tim and I were able to grow closer.

(Pics to follow)

Tim and I had a very romantic night that started out at the Mesa Temple. They had already started decorating the temple with Christmas lights. The night ended with Tim saying "OOOHH YEAH!!! "
DIRTY MIND...

He loves Christmas Lights!

We went down and visited Emily and Rob in Tucson. We even drove by my childhood home (see Emily's blog too).

On Monday the 12th, Tim and I had the most AMAZING dinner! It wasn't till we got back to the hotel room that we realized it was our 18th year anniversary of being an ITEM. It was a great celebration even though we didn't know what we were celebrating at the time. BTW, the dinner cost almost as much as one weeks worth of groceries...but it was TOTALLY worth it! (Tim just wrote that and he's typing so he get's to say whatever he wants). Tim's the best husband! I know you're all jealous. (this is me typing)

Now what you all have been waiting for-the 6 Random Facts.

1. I am the Biggest Procrastinator. You probably already know that since it's been almost a month ago when I was tagged by Anna.

2. I often crave "Spagetti-O's" They remind me of my carefree days of my childhood. My favorite are the one's with meatballs. This is a great food storage item. YUM.

3. When I watched "Ratatouille" on Saturday, it made me miss my childhood pet rat "Mabel." She was my sister's biology project. My sister had to train her to go up a ladder using positive reinforcement (cheese). After the project they were going to set the rat free but, I fell in love with "Mabel" and we kept her. We had a connection. She used to let herself out of her cage at night and crawl in bed with me and nuzzle up by my neck. (Don't freak Amanda.)

4. I have a strong testimony of prayer. Whenever Tim losses his keys or wallet; my prayers work like a charm. Ask him it's true.

5. In July I stopped watching "Days of Our Lives." COLD-TURKEY after 30 years of watching it. I was tired of it ruling my life. Every weekday at 1pm I had to be home to watch "Days."

6. Unlike my husband I LOVE IT when my dog "Toby" licks my face, especially in the morning. (LICK LICK) Wake up Mama (said in the voice of Scooby-Doo.)

Now here's the fun part I am tagging Tim's cousins- Amy , Jenny, Erin, TomKat & Sara and The Urmston's(Nathan & Jill)

I think I'm Turning Japanese...I really think so.

2007-10-24T21:45:00.000-07:00

Today Tim and I dressed up for our ward's Trunk or Treat. I was almost a Party-Pooper and didn't dress up but Tim talked me into it. Maybe a better costume would have been Oscar from Sesame Street because I've been a grouch lately. Ask Tim. It was nice to finally dress up in this authentic Japanese Kimono that was given to me from one of Tim's friends.

Last night Tim and I decorated the Ward Spook Alley 'til 10:30pm. We're jumping in this new ward with both feet. I want to make many new friends since I have a feeling we'll be in the ward a long time.

Hopefully, next year we'll have kids that we can take trick-or-treating.

"I'm a Cripple?"

2007-10-21T19:09:00.000-07:00

Today at church someone referred to me as a cripple (see Tim's Blog.) It caught me off gaurd because I've never thought as myself as crippled. I ride in my wheelchair just to get places faster and get a good parking spot. What do you guys think?