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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AJ's 1st haircut!!!

Before

After

We decided to get AJ's haircut not that he had much. But we thought that if we just shaved it off that it would grow in evenly instead of having a patch of hair on the top of his head. And a patch of hair on the back of his head. He did great through it. He did not flinch or anything. Here are his before and after shots.

Disneyland!!!!

Mommy, AJ & Mickey Mouse
He was fasinated with Tigger
Our family picture
Get these ears off of me!
And this is what I meant by zoned out. This is at Playhouse Disney on stage.

Well we have been back for a while but we had a BLAST!!!! AJ loved everything to the point that it was hard for him to take a nap. He just loved watching all of the people, and not to mention Mickey Mouse! He has actually liked Mickey more since we have been back than he did before we left. He loved the rides and so did Arli and I. We were able to go on all but 3 rides at Disneyland and only on a couple at California Adventure. But that was ok because they had lots of shows and plays and parades for us to see. AJ loved the Playhouse Disney on stage. He zoned out and did not blink for the whole 30 min. He has such a good attention span. He loves the carousel. That was his favorite ride. My favorite rides were Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Carriben and Buzz Lightyear. AJ actually fell asleep on Buzz and on the Nemo ride! He was so tired by the time we were done. We can not wait to go back. I think we might even go back next year. I know AJ will love it even more, and I am sure little Erik will love it even though he would be like 6-8mo old.

IT"S A BOY!!!!!!

His face

No explanation necessary

His feet

His face

We went for my ultrasound this morning and it's a baby boy!! We are so happy. AJ will have a little brother, which means I have 2 tornado's to deal with. :) His name is Erik Matthew Ma and will be born on 10-5-2008. We can't wait to meet him! He is growing just fine and is 10oz already. We go back in 3wks for another ultrasound because he was stubborn and would not let them get a good picture of his heart and spine. But hey that just means I get to see him again.:)

Not always a happy boy

His pouty face:(
Poor Baby
After all that he still smiles.

I decided to take some pictures a while back of AJ not being so happy. Everybody always says "He is always so happy! I bet he never cries" Well that is true for the most part. He is starting to have some grouchy days where if Mommy can't hold him ALL day he just cries, and he just has to deal with it. Being pregnant and holding him is a chore sometimes. lol. He is just too heavy after about 15-20min and I have to put him down. So here are some pictures of AJ being his grumpy little self. I think the funniest part of all of this is that after all that crying he still manages to give me his big smile.

Jump Jump Jump!!

Jump!
Jump!
Jump!

We have a jumperoo that both of our kids have seemed to LOVE!!!! AJ even jumps if you are just holding him. It is a very good work out for him. I recently took some really good pictures of AJ jumping the other day.

The many hairstyles of Uncle Kenton

Uncle Kenton and AJ

HELP ME!!!!

We have named this one the peacock.

(don't worry it is just IBC rootbear in his hands)

This is a good picture of them but wish he had normal hair!

My younger brother has been going through this phase where he is wearing black and has blue hair! yes blue. Well I was going through some of my pictures and found this one of AJ & Kenton. This was at my nieces first birthday party. The other is just to show you my brothers many hair styles.

Hoover Dam

Sitting on a display of the metal work.

Mommy and AJ

Yes he is sitting on the ledge.

Daddy and AJ.

In the observation tower.

AJ about 500ft under ground in the Hoover Dam.



We went to the Hoover Dam a while ago and had a blast! I have never been and so Arli decided it was about time. Here are the pics enjoy!

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Easter slide show

Happy Easter

Well for Easter this year all we did was go to an Easter egg hunt that friends were doing, and went to church of course. While we were at the egg hunt I decided to take some Easter pictures. While doing so I found out that AJ is scared of grass!!!! It is so funny. He is fine if he sits on his butt. But as soon as I put him on his belly for a belly pose picture he started SCREAMING!! It turned out to be kinda funny. I tried letting him stand in it and all he does is kick it away or pull up his feet and cry. he looks so sad but it is just so funny.

~LETTER FROM HEAVEN~

~LETTER FROM HEAVEN~

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from Heaven, Here I dwell with God above.

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight, Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you, when my life one earth was through, God picked me up and hugged and He said, "I welcome you. It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on. There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do, And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you....in the midde of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years, Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain, Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er, I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too; That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain; Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain." And now I am content....that my life was worthwhile. Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low; Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps, only a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go....from that body to be free, Remember you're not going....you're coming home to Me.

MMMMM......Blackberries & bananas!!!

This is how I first found him!

Those were very yummy Mommy!

All tired out after eating

So I was feeding AJ today and had to step away for 2 seconds. Well when I came back this is what I found. Yes a HUGE mess. BUt he sure was having a blast!!! He thought this was the funnest thing in the world! So I go to run his bath water and when I get back he is sleeping!! He must of worn himself out feeding himself.