My heart is full

Yesterday was my fist real Mother's Day...as a mom! It was a very special day for me. I was actually really excited for the day. It started off with Jordan making me breakfast( he does this quite often) but next to my plate was a sweet poem he wrote for me. I was really hoping he would write me one- those have been the best gifts from him. Of course it touched my heart and made me cry, I think he felt pretty good about that.

Sacrament meeting was really emotional for me too. I did a good job at not crying though. The primary children sang and it reminded me of being little and singing for my wonderful mom. What really got to me was when all of the men sang. It was awesome to see everyone up there and I really felt special.

After church we went to my parents house where my dad made some amazing sub sandwiches! I love my mom, she has been through a lot, but she is happy and always has something witty to say. It has been a really amazing experience seeing my parents become grandparents. They are great with Noah and Kennedy. I cannot express how much love I have for my mom and how much gratitude. I finally have some idea of how much she loves her children. It is so great to feel that love.

Next we went over to Jordan's parents house. Kennedy is one lucky baby. Sheryl loves her grand babies, and she is great with them. She of course has had a lot of experience with kids and it shows. I have always looked up to her. Growing up I thought "sister Holmes" was the sweetest lady in the stake. You know how there are just some people who always have something nice to say and you feel good around them because they are so good? Now she is my mom too!

I am truly blessed and I really felt that yesterday. I can honestly say I love being a mom. Surprisingly , it has been easier than I thought it would be and even better than I could have ever imagined. What a wonderful, eternal calling it is! I am so grateful for it.

Kennedy is SIX months old!!

Wasn't it just last week we were bringing her home from the hospital?!

It really feels like its only been six days and not six months. Kennedy is such a sweet and happy baby. She is so smart and silly. Right now her favorite toys are her pink lizard, musical piano, and pretty much anything anyone else is holding. She makes us laugh and learns something new everyday! This girl loves paper. She always eats it, and objects if I take it away. I wasn't quick enough yesterday and my shopping list was in her diaper this morning. (sorry, I find it hilarious)

Pretty soon she'll really be asking for the keys to drive take the car out! And look at this little pose!! This is my absolute favorite picture of this girl!

So here is a picture of her from today at the office. She was being so funny. It took the doctor a while to listen to her heart beat because she wouldn't stop grabbing at everything. Here are her six months stats:

Height 26.5 in

Weight: 18 lbs, 14 oz

I know, I know...just perfect. We love you Kennedy!

Skinny Skinny Skinny

Doesn't describe this cute girl! We love her chubby-ness oh so much! She is the epitome of baby fat. I couldn't resist sharing these pictures because they made us laugh. Just a note- she photographs a little chubbier than she really is, especially when her aunt Dejah takes the picture...I just don't want her to get a complex, you know?

Easter!!

 

This Easter was my favortie so far. It was also conference weekend, which I really liked that they fell on the same weekend. Sunday morning we watched conference at home (while I did Jordan's hair with Kennedy's clips) then we went to the Pitt family Easter dinner. This is one of my favorite holidays. Everything feels so new and fresh and it is the most important holiday to remember Christ. The PItts still do easter egg hunts- I love it. Kennedy had her first hunt this year. The prizes are awesome and being with family is even better.

Yeah, I know...

That I am the luckiest girl. Jordan is a great man, husband, and father. He puts up with a lot (aka- me). He is so talented in everything. I feel like he is one of those people who can do anything really well. He is a great cook, very knowledgeable about gadgets and electronics, a great artist, and can write amazing poetry. He always has a way of making me feel loved and making everything better. He is such a calm and patient person, but he always has a joke in him. April 1st will mark the two year anniversary of our first date. Asking him out was the best thing I ever did. I still can't figure out why he chose me. I don't have the words to describe how much I love him. He helps me to be a better person, because I figure I should at least try to be in his league, since he is way out of mine. Everyday, he does something that impresses me and reminds me of just how lucky I am that he is mine. Forever.

California bugs me

1. L.A.- the belly of the beast
2. Way too crowded. You know how people say California is great because you can go to the beach, desert,and the mountains all in one day! Yeah, what hidden freeway are you taking where there isn't any traffic making that possible?
3. Too many dang hippies
4. We only have one season here- warm. If we do have some rain, we are suddenly on "Storm Watch 2010"
5. Nobody knows how to drive. We might as well stop installing turn signals because no one knows how to work them. For the few of us that do use them, it is pointless, everyone just speeds up anyway.
6. We are taxed on everything and our taxes are way too high. Everything is expensive.
7. Is there a single road that doesn't have a pot hole, big cracks, or uneven pavement?
8.Our Governor...yeah...
9. Most beaches I have been to here look like the world's toilet, not all but most.
10. So many people smoke (ok so I can't really say they don't elsewhere) but I am so sick of not having fresh air. Our freeways and streets are littered with cigarettes (and other trash) and smokers are always ignoring the fact that they can't smoke close to buildings. Every time I go out someone around me is smoking.
Yeah this is a Breana rant. We drove to Santa Monica yesterday and every time I go out these are my thoughts. As much as I don't care for this state, there is one reason we are here- we grew up here, our family is here, it is home!

Melts my Heart

 

Just look at that face!