A Very Piratey Birthday

Aunt Emily, Janie, and Kelly

#4 Birthday cake

Jake's cute Cousins

Aunt Tell and Captain Jake

Grandma Stoddard

Yes, Jake is still obsessed with Pirates. On Saturday we had a Pirate Pizza making partyfor his big 4. I can't beleive he is four already. I have truly learned to try and enjoy every second, it goes so fast! We had so much fun! The kids made their very own pizzas, had swords fights and went on one amazing treasure hunt thanks to Jake's silly Aunts. (thanks for your help girls!) It was crazy and a whole lot of fun. What a spoiled kid. Happy Birthday, we love you Jake!!!

My Betty Crocker Moment

I thought it might be fun to make homemade goodies for valentines gifts. I didn't really get to it until Sunday though. Nobody really noticed though. I was so excited, because they actually turned out! I think it gave Brent hope for our future to know that his wife may be able to cook after all. I made him a apple pie (thanks to a lesson from Sis Ellis in YW). I also made some cinnibun cinnamon rolls. Dang good recipe if anyone wants it.

Love you Uncle Jeff!

It always makes me feel better when I can write down and share with others what a great man that will be missed! My Uncle Jeff passed away yesterday morning. Not all families are like mine or alike at all for that matter. My family is very huggy, and all had a hand in raising everyone kids. I learned so much from my Uncle Jeff and Aunt Jerry. I am so grateful that my life was blessed with him in it. I will miss so much, listening to him and Dad visit and tell stories, my Mom giggling at him and his emails, BYU games with him, of course the ice cream at the creamery afterwards, I can't forget ever the hugs that make every ounce of you feel loved (even as a teenager when you feel nobody does because your so dang mean). I never have seen any adult man enjoy every second of life quite like Uncle Jeff did. Here's to you Uncle Jeff! Dad and I will go and eat at the creamery in memory of you, and think of all the fun we had at BYU game we see!

Cutest Kids in the world. . . .

. . . . . . and they are mine!

I had to put theese pictures up, to cute not too. I caught Eva smiling and you can see her dimples in this one.

Eva Ardell Stoddard

She is here, Our Eva Ardell!

Our nurse, grandmas freind, Grandma Black and us.

Big Brother, Jake

The team, Dad, Mom, Dr. Smith

On the way out the door, bye, bye tummy.

Now that I've made everybody wait so long for pictures, here's the scoop . . . .

January 28, Wednesday morning my water broke. We met Grandad with Jake and headed over to the hospital around 9:00 (thanks Grandad for saving us always!) Sure enough the nurses confirmed my water had broke and Eva was on her way. We got the best room in the house. You could see Grandma's work and the Timpanogos Temple. We could watch as Grandma ran back and forth from work. It was a quick and easy delivery (mom was very happy for that). She was born at 1:59 in the afternoon. Weighing in at 7lbs 9 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Three inched of long beautiful hair, and a nose and cheeks just like big brothers. We had such a wonderful experience and are so thankful to be so blessed with two amazing and healthy kids. Jake is so excited and already has fully taken on big brother responsibilities. Thank you to everyone who helped out, bringing meals, awesome gifts, and special thanks to my Sammy, one of my best buddies, who took care of us so good in the hospital!

I thought everyone should know the real reason for the hold up on my post. Dad wasn't quite so sure on her name. I wanted him to have the last call, so I waited. He came in the other night and said, " Jake and I decided." He started talking to her and calling her by her name. She smiled from ear to ear for the first time. I have never seen a newborn smile that big. It was such a sweet moment and one I'll never forget. She has one amazing Daddy!