Say hello to Crush

Well my mom's friend at work raises and breeds Desert Tortoises, and my mom wanted one at first. We went over to her house on Saturday and AJ fell in love with the tortoise so we decided since my mom changed her mind we would take him. He is the cutest thing. He is only 3in long, and will probably stay that way for a while. We named him Crush because AJ loves Crush the sea turtle off of Finding Nemo. AJ loves to touch him and look at him. He gets really mad when we put him away. I do not have any pictures of AJ touching him yet as I have to teach him to touch softly. But AJ is really enjoying his new and very 1st pet. And I like it because it does not take much to keep him. Thanks Nannie for giving us Crush.

Happy 3rd birthday Joslynn

Well Sunday was Joslynn's 3rd birthday. We sent her balloons. As well as our hearts. we miss her so much. I write her a letter every year. This is this years.

Joslynn,
Hey baby girl. I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday! We love you and miss you very much and can not believe you are gone. We know you are around and watching over us and especially your baby brother. We wonder everyday what you would look like now at 3, how well you would be talking and just growing up. I know you would be so happy as you always were and I know you would be the BEST big sister in the world to AJ and soon to be Erik. AJ reminds me of you so much. The way he smiles, plays and makes the same faces as you always did. I know you two have your little conversations by the way he talks to your pictures and just loves to sit on my lap and stare at your picture on the computer.
I am so happy to know that I will one day be able to see you again and that I have found God. I wish your Daddy would open his heart and mind about God and join me and AJ in church. I know you will be watching over us and helping us get through another year without you.
Mommy and Daddy love you with all of our hearts. We miss you baby girl.

Happy 3rd Birthday
Love,
Mommy, Daddy and AJ


A poem for my Angel in Heaven

I was only here
For a little while
I brightened many lives
With my beautiful smile
My tiny little fingers
My tiny little toes
Left imprints in your heart
That will grow and grow
I know you are sad
Please do not cry
When you miss me
Think of butterflies
It isn’t fair
It had to be this way
God was ready for me
On that October day
I was carried away
On angel wings
In your memories
I will forever be


In Loving Memory Of Joslynn Sky Ma
8-17-2005-10-10-2006

MMMMM......Water Melon

So the other night Arli and I had to go look at the car. We left AJ inside with a peice of water melon because he LOVES it and I knew we would be less than 5min. I cut him a big boy peice rather than chunks. At first he did not get it. So I had to cut off the rine. Then he got it. I litterally gave it to him before we walked out the door. We were gone about 3-4min. When we came back inside AJ was crying. I check on him. Come to find out he ate it ALL! I was shocked. He did not let a single peice fall on the ground or in his high chair.

Happy 4th of July

Aunt Pattie and AJ

Ok so I know this one is late too. But at least it is getting done. Right??? We went to good friends of ours for July 4th. AJ loved the fire works and actually fell asleep. But he was sick:( We thought he was feeling better because he had not gotten sick in over 24hrs.(which was good considering he had been getting sick 1-2 times a day since the 1st.) But he still had a good time. He did get better. After 4more days of getting sick I finally called the Bishop because our insurance did not kick in till 8-1, so I thought maybe there is a Dr in our ward that would be willing to look at him. No such luck. But Bishop Torrey did suggest to do a blessing. It worked!! He had the blessing on the 8th and did not get sick anymore from that night on. Well here are a couple of pictures from the 4th of July.

the real birthday pictures

i do not know why it did not work before but here are AJ's birthday pictures.

Happy 1st Birthday!!!

Ok I know this is late, well way late. But I have been super tired and super busy. But here it is. AJ's 1st birthady was a BLAST!!! He had lots of fun at the park. We did a water balloon fight, which he could not understand but loved getting wet. He loved his cake and was even nice enough too share with his cousin who is 4mo older than him. In return she gave him kisses. We open presents and I think so far his favorite is all of his blocks. Here are some pictures of that wonderful day.

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