When Mommy is Gone...

So here I am in Oregon with my sisters for my dad's birthday trying to enjoy some MUCH NEEDED time away from the kids and what do I do? Look at the adorable pics Parker put on Facebook of the boys and now I miss them! I thought I'd steal some of his pics and do a little post on how much fun they're having. I miss them but it sounds like they're doing JUST FINE without mommy around! They sure love their daddy and I'm so lucky to have a husband who is willing to take care of them for four days to give me a break. Have fun boys, but mommy is coming home in two days!!!

I have the camera so Parker took these with his phone...

Climbing the same big rock Parker did as a kid...

Here is Joshy with Morrill's new puppy, apparently he loves her...Parker took the boys up to the cabin for a night, sounds like they just loved it...Cute little guys...Apparently they loved touching all the worms on the road...So while Parker was in watching a movie the boys got into some water, got wet, decided to take off their bottoms and just jump on the tramp bottomless, hahaha, sorry mom!So this made me want to come home right away, my little baby climbing a big high fence...Throwing rocks, they could do it for hours. Apparently Josh likes to throw them under his leg...Pig noses against the screen door on the cabin...Roasting marshmallows...I love seeing how happy they are with their daddy, but I do kinda wish they missed me even a LITTLE bit! Haha, oh well, that's just part of being a mom I guess. Anyways, I'm loving it here in Oregon and will post on my trip when I get back. I know you're all just on the edge of your seats waiting! =)

Jackson Blayne Morrill, Age 3...

I can't believe my little Jack is 3 years old! I remember holding his tiny 3 pound body in the NICU and Parker saying, "we should call him little Jack since he'll probably always be small." BUT, we were wrong! He has amazed us all and is a tall, healthy, precious little boy that I am so lucky to have in my life.

Jackson is most definitely my sweet, sensitive, and emotional child. Aside from his occasional dramatic fits, I love it. Jackson is always the one to give me a hug when I need it and is very sensitive to the needs and feelings of other people. He is constantly thinking of Josh and is such a caring brother to him. The other day he came inside to get a rag to catch frogs outside (the things they do) and he got halfway outside then ran back in, "mommy me need to get one for Josh!" He also always helps Josh clean up even if he didn't make the mess. He is quick to say sorry and hates to have Parker or I mad at him for very long. That being said, he's also the tougher of the two. When he falls, gets hurt, or Josh hits him he rarely even cries! He doesn't make a big deal out of owies and has to be in a ton of pain to actually complain. He also loves to cuddle, and when I lay by him at night he'll find my hand, grab it, pull it up by his face, and squeeze it till he falls asleep. He'll also get his head as close to mine as he can. I LOVE it!!!

Jackson is absolutely in love with the color pink. He loves girly things like princesses, barbies, shoes, and anything pink. He always tells me, "mommy pink is just my favorite color." I'm not one of those moms that is worried about it, he'll outgrow out and in the meantime I'll just enjoy it. He will pick pink over anything else and picks out princess fruit snacks at the store. He also really likes clothes, and will often go through 2-3 outfits a day. He likes to dress himself and will put the most hilarious things on! He still likes blue because it "matches his eyes."

Jackson loves to sing and he actually sounds really good! He carries a tune really well and makes the most adorable facial expressions when he sings. His favorite song is I Am a Child of God and I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus but we are learning lots more. He catches on and memorizes songs very well and it just melts my heart when he sings.

Jackson is a pretty good eater and a good sleeper, despite Josh's influence. He does pretty well entertaining himself, playing with Josh, or playing with other kids. He loves church and nursery and loves saying prayers at night. My favorite thing that he says in his prayers is, "Jesus loves me." It's so cute because we've never told him to say that, he's just learned it and I know he knows it.

I love my Jackson so much and feel so blessed that he was sent to me. I hope I can be a good mommy to him, because he deserves the best. I LOVE YOU JACK!!!

Happy Birthday Christine!

Last week was Christine's 20th birthday! As always, we stole her thunder celebrating the boys birthday the day we celebrated her birthday (we also got married on her birthday!). But she was a good sport, as always. I love Christine so much and feel so lucky to have her as a sister in law. She feels more like a real sister to me because her and I are very close and can talk about anything. It's been fun having out here this summer (she goes to Utah State) and I love spending my days with her going to the gym together and running errands. The boys just LOVE Auntie "Kirstine" and have loved seeing her every day. Jackson and her especially seem to have a special relationship and it's cute to watch. Christine has lots of energy and is very unselfish with her time, always willing to help me out with the boys. We love you Christine and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Some pics of the festivities...

It's Been an Amazing Six Years...

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband!!! We actually celebrated last week by going to Park City for a night so yesterday we didn't do much but Lindsay and Jason took the boys for the night so we were ALONE! We just enjoyed our time together, went to dinner, and rented a movie. It's sad that it takes things like anniversaries to remind me of how much and why I love my Parker so much. I decided in honor of our SIXTH anniversary I'd say my top six things that I love about Parker and our relationship...

1) He loves me unconditionally and is 100% devoted to me. I am one of those lucky girls who has never once doubted Parker's love for me and I know that he would do anything for me.

2) He always puts me first and him second (or third, or fourth or fifth). Parker is, in his own way, always thinking of other people and never of himself. No matter how tired he is, he will get up in the morning with the boys if he can see that I too am tired.

3) He is quick to compliment me and never criticizes me. Parker must have some sort of delusion that I am perfect because he treats me like I am. He never says things to me that are unkind or make me feel bad about myself. Even now that I am 20 pounds bigger with a big ol belly he makes me feel sexy and beautiful and THAT, people, is quite the task! He doesn't care if I'm in pjs with no make up on, he still makes me feel wanted.

4) He is very very patient with me. Those that know me know that sometimes I require a lot of patience and I am lucky that Parker has that. Whether it's me being picky about food, complaining about the weather, the twins, being pregnant, being poor, missing my family and friends, or just feeling sorry for myself he never gets upset with me he just deals with me and tries to make it better.

5) We have great communication in our relationship, there is NOTHING Parker and I can't openly and comfortably talk about. Some people view Parker as shy, but he is not that way with me at all. There is a whole different side of Parker that I am lucky enough to see. I feel like our marriage is as strong as it is because we seriously are so open and honest with eachother that we can handle anything together.

6) Parker makes me happy. Even though it may not seem like it to him (being pregnant sucks people!), I really am happy with my life and my future with Parker. Sometimes I am too negative and think about debt, having three boys, living SO far away, etc but in the end Parker does make me happy and thinking of eternity with him makes me absolutely grin from ear to ear. He is everything I needed and wanted in a husband and I really can't believe that I not only FOUND him but that he actually MARRIED me!!! How lucky am I!?

It's been an amazing six years babe and I look forward to our future together. I LOVE YOU!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Jackson and Josh!!!

Ok so their ACTUAL birthday is the 13th but since I'll be out of town that weekend we decided to celebrate the boys' birthday this weekend! I can't believe my twins are THREE! I can say I have survived the first year (nursing two, night feedings for two, diapers for two, crying for two) and I have survived the second year (terrible twos times two!). Now it's all going to be easy right!? Haha. Jackson and Josh were SO excited this year about turning three and about having a party. I think I may have been more excited though. I just love spoiling my boys and seeing them so happy! We were lucky enough to have lots of family come-all the Morrills came, except Shane unfortunately, and Lindsay and Jason came! We were really excited to see them because we haven't seen them in over a month! That's an eternity for me not to see my little sister and for the boys not to see their Auntie Lindsay! Not surprisingly, they love her and Jason just as much if not more now! When we were singing Happy Birthday to them it almost brought tears to my eyes hearing so many voices of those that love Jack and Josh so much-they are two LUCKY boys! Thanks everyone for coming, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY LITTLE ANGELS! I LOVE YOU!!! (I'll do individual postings on them and their little personalities soon)...

They woke up to the house decorated which they thought was SO cool, "daddy my BIRTHDAY CAME!" Thanks to Tara and Christine for helping me decorate at 1am! =)

Christine had the idea of having them run through this so they can "turn 3." The boys thought it was so cool and did it about 10 times, haha. Don't mind the fact that they're both grabbing themselves..They loved having their chairs decorated, Jack, of course, loved the pink balloon!Jackson took this picture...
Josh took this one...Ok so we gave them one present early, they loved their train tracks...Ok look at this haul of presents! Like Parker's wrapping job on the big one? Haha, good job honey!Cute little posers...Cute how Jack wanted to read his card but Josh didn't, very different personalities these two...Auntie Christine got them these cute sunglasses...Book from Grandma Barraclough and bug catcher from Aunt Jackie and Uncle Tyler...Gotta love the Thomas shirt...Grandma and Grandpa Morrill got them a pool! I can't wait for it to heat up so we can jump on in!Parker and I got them a basketball hoop and their own basketballs, they were SO excited..Thomas the Train cake...My sis and I, gosh I hate pics when I'm prego...Did I mention how much they loved the basketball hoop???We sang to each of them and it was so cute how they sang for eachother...No mommy I didn't eat any cake...
Sorry about all the pics but Grandma and Grandpa Barraclough weren't able to be here and I know that was hard for them so hopefully this helps! This is the first of many posts to come...Lindsay and Jason spent the night last night so I've got more pics of last night and this morning with them. We also celebrated Christine's birthday yesterday before the boys so I've got a few pics of that. And LAST but NOT LEAST...today is me and Parker's 6th anniversary so I've got to post about that! However, Lindsay and Jason took the boys with them for the night so I am going to take advantage of that and take a much needed nap. Don't worry, many more posts to come... =)