Mike, Jessica, Jake, Lexi & Scooter

Good Bye 2008

2008-12-31T11:31:00.001-08:00

I am so happy to put 2008 behind me for so many reason. Many of you that I talk with regularly or on Facebook know this year has been a bit crazy.
1. We sold our house and are still looking to find something close to Mike's work but are a little scared because there are some rentals that are forclosing and we are not ready to buy in this crazy market again.
2. We are living with my parents right now...it is good but there is nothing like having your own space.
3. A little friend that I really don't like to call my friend has come back to visit me!! ANXIETY! If you have ever experienced it before it is not fun. Trying to work through this craziness.
4. My dear grandfather passed away on Oct. 5th and it was the worst thing that I could have ever experienced. I am not sure how to deal with death. I keep trying to tell myself he is okay and I will be okay....but will it ever get better?
5. Mike lost his one and only Granny (he has only met one grandparent in his lifetime and this would be her) on Dec. 18th. As if the first death was not enough. It is hard for him and all we can do is be there for each other.
6. Jake hit his terrible two's around 18 months...

OKAY, enough of the bad stuff. The good stuff that we will take with us.....

1. We have learned what is important to us in our lives. And it so happens that material things are not it. It is nice to make a lot of money but it is what will make us happy at all times? Probably not.
2. We have a much more spiritual relationship with one another and God.
3. We have grown so much together as a family and are enjoying every minute of Jake's terrible two phase...haha.
4. We are so grateful that my parents are there for us and have allowed us to intrude in their space for the time being.
5. I realize I cannot conquer the world in one day and that it takes a lifetime to get things done in life.
6. Crying is acceptable.
7. I have an amazing group of friends (especially girlfriends) and I am not sure what I would do without them!

2009, will be filled with so many things and make a new chapter in our lives. I am excited to begin them all and cannot wait to see what God has in store for us all. But most of all there are some priorties on our list!!

1. Be more faithful in reading the bible.
2. Visit more with our family and friends in Colorado.
3. See and be there more often for my grandmother because I know she needs us.
4. Overcome this darn anxiety that trys to take me over.
5. Have more Mike & Jessica dates!!!

I hope everyone of you are blessed with an amazing New Year. We never know what is in store for us so we need to live in the moment and not in the past or future.

Happy New Year!!

Sneak Peek at our Family Photos...

2008-12-02T13:02:00.000-08:00

We had our family photos taken again by one of my favorite photographers. She did our photos for Jake's One Year old photos. Anyhow, she did our family photos for our Christmas card. I thought I would share a few of them and I have saved the best for our cards! You will get those soon.

Long time no post!

2008-11-24T12:24:00.000-08:00

Sorry for not giving you all an update lately. I am still trying to get past my last post.
Anyhow, I thought I needed to put an update on all of us and just check in with you all.

We have not been up to a whole lot. Just keeping busy with Jake and those of you that know Jake know he just keeps going and going. But then when he sleeps he sleeps hard! He is a PLAY HARD, REST HARD kind of guy. I am not sure that will be a good thing or bad thing later down the road. He is changing everyday. His vocabulary is amazing and he talks up the walls....I wonder who he gets that from? Not me. haha. He probably has a 150 word vocabulary or more. Things that I didn't even know he knew he knows. The other day he was trying to get in my mom and dad's room and he comes to me "Mama, wheres Nana?" I said "In her room, go say knock, knock" He says "Nana lock it" I laughed.....It was locked and he was mad. He went to the door and said "Nana, you in there? Open it Door" We all laughed. He makes us laugh. When I hold him he tells me "It's heavy" I am like....uhhh, YOU ARE HEAVY. And he knows his name but he has started calling himself the baby "The baby wants cheese" "The baby wants his tennies on" "The baby this and that" It just goes on and on. He can count to 3 almost 4 sometimes. He still weighs 24 lbs and wears 12-18 month old clothes....He is excited to see all of the family for Thanksgiving. I told him we are going to Globe and he starts naming everyone in Globe. He also goes outside and points out everyone's cars. He knows my moms car, my dad's two trucks, my sisters car and then my car and Mike's truck. He has a great memory!
He is obsessed with wanting to "hod it" aka "hold it" He wants to hold everything himself and especially the dogs. And you can only imagine Lexi, she is already freaked out by kids just being close to her much less wanting to hold her. But she actually is starting to warm up to him so that is good. Jake also loves his bike. He is no fear when it comes to being on his bike. My dad made him a ramp in their backyard and he goes down it like nothing. He is definitely all about the outdoors. As soon as we are out to play he tells me to put his helmet on so he can get on his bike and just go.
And as for me and Mikey....well we are good just like we always are. He is amazing and I don't know what I would do without him. Life has been a bit crazy these last few months but overall we are just blessed to have each other and Jake. I can be a bit sensitive sometimes but he gets it....I love him and everything about him. I am going to just say he feels the same way...haha. Even if he doesn't think he can be sensitive (kidding about that.) Well I think that is enough filling in for now. Until the next post (which won't be long because I have a tag to complete)

Take care and Happy Thanksgiving!

Ohhhhh, and a few things I am thankful for:
*An amazing husband who is my ROCK!
*A healthy and happy child
*My family, the love, good health and blessings we have in our life with one another.
*A roof over our heads and food on the table, so many people do not have that right now and I pray things get better for everyone who is struggling
*Cars to get us to and from where we need to go
*Friends that are so awesome and just there for us when we need a pick me up! Special thanks to my girls (you know who you are!)
*As much as I hate this one. I am so thankful my grandfather is not suffering and is in a better place, I know I will see him again one day but it is hard to go the days without seeing him for now.
*Matierial things that I probably don't need but have.....I am so blessed to be able to get a few items I like to splurge on once in a while.

May everyone have items they are so thankful for, as I am. I know it is a rough time for a lot of people but we have to keep thinking of the good in it all. I know I have learned so much through this time of what our priorities are and what is truly important to us. Unfortunately, I am still learning but that is what makes me who I am! Love to you all!!!!

My Grandfather....Chicken!

2008-10-06T09:19:00.000-07:00

So I am sitting thinking of where to begin. First and Foremost, I have the most amazing Grandfather a little girl could have ever asked for. He loved me and that is what matters most to me. I love kissing him on the lips and just the scent he carried....love it, love it, love it.
So where am I going with this? Well I lost my grandfather on Sunday at 1:05 AM. It is the most devestating day I have ever had in my life. I love him so dearly and miss him with all my heart. My words will never be able to tell you what he meant to me. BUT, I do know I have millions of memories with him and will always keep those dear to my heart. The one's I love most are the last week of his life here with us. I was able to visit with him a few times a day and just touch him and kiss him and look into his eyes and tell him how much I loved him. He is amazing......He was suppose to get discharged from the hospital today because he was doing so well. But instead, he went home with his family in heaven. I have been thinking all along they said he was going to be going home soon.....Well home was not back to Globe it was Heaven with his brothers, mom and dad. It is bitter sweet.....I wish I could have him here with us for another 20-30 years because I am lost and love him and it hurts. But at the same time I am sure he is so happy to see his family whom he has not seen in so many years. He hasn't seen his parents in over 30 years. And he is healthy and young again.
I could go on and on and on about my grandpa. But I am just so blessed to have been able to be close with him, tell him I love him, share so many memories with him, we share Birthday parties....hummm I am just happy he was here 80 years and I he will never leave me in my heart. I will miss him and I love him but I know I will see him again one day!
Thank you Grandpa for being my Chicken and loving me.

Mom's Birthday and Some Random Photos...

2008-08-12T21:10:00.000-07:00

So I am a little behind. Happy Birthday to my mom, she turned the big 4-8 on the 8th. She is a great woman and I am so happy she is my mom. Life may not always be perfect between us, but is anything perfect? If it was then life would not be interesting. We are so blessed to have her as a part of our lives! Happy Birthday Nana!!

I also have some more random photos that I have failed to post lately. Hope you all enjoy them!!!

Our little family!

Nana and Jakey on her birthday (he got her the flowers...she loves flowers)
Sisters..
The love of my life!
Nana, Papa and Jake
Jake and his new friend (remote, AKA Donny??)
Jake's first trip to Bass Pro Shop w/ Nana and Papa
Jakes hunting hat...
Jakes first movie, we took him late minute to see Kung Fu Panda! He sat and watched the whole thing.
Bass Pro Shop again, with papa

Finally, we are all moved!

2008-08-05T14:35:00.000-07:00

This the last month we have pretty much been packing. Or wait, let me reword that..I have been packing. Not that Mike didn't help, he was at work. So I have been packing for the last month and moving the last week. I am finally done as of this last Friday the 1st of August. Thank goodness because I am not sure I ever want to move again (and to think we are staying with my parents right now...shhhh, they think it is temporary until we find something.) I told my dad I like to live at places for around 2 1/2 years so be prepared. He said whatever I want to do.....what a good dad. But we won't burden them too long.
Well we are no longer living in Chandler, we are temporarily back in the good ol' QC (Queen Creek) and who knows where we will be next. We are looking to be closer to Mike's work but I am not sure if that is God's plan for us. We will see what he has in store for us.
We had a bitter sweet move, sold our house in about 90 days and then I thought maybe it was a mistake and second guessed the sale! But I couldn't do anything about it now.....but whatever it is all good because I know it is for a good reason.
Enough of my drama! I hope you are all doing well!!!

Recent Trips to the museum and more

2008-07-12T15:05:00.000-07:00

So of course we have been making trips to the museum and a new place called Toy Town or Tiny Town...it was fun but a little far and Jake only liked one area. So I think we will stick to the museum and story time. And Jake has also found some new hobbies....like walking in my platform shoes, actually running in them. He has a fetish with all the shoes in our closet lately. Don't tell Mike I took the photo...he told me he didn't want any memories of Jake in my shoes. It is the funniest and cutest thing ever.

Jake so proud in mommy's shoes

He loves to read
Jake & Daddy at the mall...Germfest
1st time I allowed him to feed himself with a spoon. He did great! BIG MESS.
Tiny Town-Toy Town

Fourth of July!

2008-07-12T14:54:00.000-07:00

So I am week late on Fourth of July but I hope you were all safe and had some fun! I have some updated photos from our Fourth of July. We were suppose to go to SD but things changed for many reasons. Jake and I were sick all week with some crazy cold or something....? Who gets a cold in the summer? I mean they are colds not hots, right? Whatever. So we stayed home and layed low for the week and almost didn't do anything on the Fourth either because I felt horrible. But we ended up showing some White Trash Love and head to the races with my parents, aunt and her boy. It was a great time and far from WT as we noticed the people surrounding us. I want to go back I had so much fun. But without Jake. He had fun at first but then he wanted down so he could go up and down the stairs and just run free. So he was a little stinker.

Check out the CA's...Yeah he doesn't pronounce the 'R'

Yummy...cottan candy!
Cheese
Aunt Kim and Mark
Family
Me and My honey...oh and our car!
Papa and Jake

Swim vest.....DO NOT BUY!

2008-07-12T10:22:00.001-07:00

So I bought this little swim suit/vest thinking it would be great so Jake could float in the water and not be in his little tube thing. Anyhow, I would not recommend it. It is a bit scary and I hope nobody ever has a bad situation with it. I put it on him and thought he was so cute in it because it is like a bodysuit......well I put him in the water and he went face first and on his stomach and just floated on his face. Anyway.....I was there to grab him but hello!!! Scared the living daylights out of me!!! So I do not recommend this product!

Summer, Summer, Summertime....

2008-06-25T09:31:00.000-07:00

I feel so bad this summer because Jake is a busy body and it is just so hot. He loves the park but we cannot go unless we are there at like 6:00 AM and that is not going to happen. So I have been taking him to the Mesa Childrens Museum, the mall an storytime to get some activities in. He loves them all...I think his new favorite is the germfest at the mall. Mike hates it but I think he will be better off being exposed. Here are som more photos from this month that I finally put on my computer!

Jake in HIS car at the museum

Playing at the activity table....he just likes sitting on the chairs
Reading some books before storytime
and more..

Jake, Papa & Nana on Fathers day
Jake in his closet...he thinks it is so fun
I think this is a traditional self portait....All Marin's do it.
Sliding at the museum
Again...

So we took Jake to the mall this weekend and bought him his 1st Cherry Dipped Cone from DQ! Oh....I remember the day when I had mine. YUMMY! I couldn't deprive him of one because they are the best thing ever. Poor Mike was deprived of them when he was little and I had to introduce him to his first too. He loves them :) So here are some photos of Jake (they are pretty funny!)

1st try

I don't think I like it....
Never mind I love it!
Brush-a, Brush-a
Jake and his great uncle!

Happy Fathers Day....

2008-06-15T20:11:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day to the 3 special men in my life! Today is a great day to recognize 3 special men in my life that mean the world to me. Obviously there is one more but he is not a daddy yet...haha.

1. My hubby, he is amazing! But he knows this because I tell him all of the time! Today is not just a day for me to recognize him because I think I do it daily. But I do not share it with the world daily. So today I will tell you what an amazing hubby and daddy he is. Jake wants me to share that with you all too. When Jake sees his daddy come home from work he sees nothing but fun! He gets a big smile because Mike always sneaks in and hides from him. So it is all fun and games with daddy. And he loves that daddy puts him to bed and reads him stories every night (unless he is very cranky and wants his mommy) And Mike, takes care of me and Jake all the time and I love it. I love that he makes me feel like a princess and just loves me for me! I love that he cares what I think and does the small things that matter most. I am so happy I chose him to be with for the rest of my life because I couldn't imagine it being anyone else!
I love you honey...I mean diddy!

2. My Dad, I cannot even begin to tell you about his man. I will say he is an amazing father and he is always putting his family first. It isn't even a question in his mind when he has to choose between himself and others. I am so envious of this sometimes but that is what makes my dad who he is. He has always been there for me, whether it was a bad day or a flat tire HE IS ALWAYS there. He is a man who can do anything he sets his mind to and I mean ANYTHING.
I love you dad and I hope you have a wonderful day.

3. And last but not least....my favorite grandpa ever! I am so blessed to still have at least one grandfather alive and he is 80 and still-a-kickin! He has always been my favorite and I think I have always been his favorite until baby Jake came in to the world. My grandpa and I have been together for 50 years now and he has always been a wonderful grandfather. I love him dearly and I am so happy to still have him here to recognize him on this special day.

What are the odds of me having a photo from last fathers day of all of my favorite men!

Random photos from March, April & May...Enjoy!

2008-05-27T13:52:00.000-07:00

Jake practicing his bull riding!

His first sickness...the flu. Loving his NANA!
Ready, set, GO!
Vroom Vroom! One had on the wheel and the other on my babe.

Mommy's night out with her girls!

Always chasing the boy!
Easter Sunday!
Cheese mommy!
On an Easter egg hunt to find eggs w/$$$

April....

2008-05-26T20:15:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have not posted in a while. So many things have happened in the Hoyt household and I am not sure where to even begin. We have all been doing well and just loving our time together and watching our little man get so big and just curious of all of his surroundings. I have so many photos that I need to put up but only have a few on my computer right now.

Let's see.....Jake is still only about 20 lbs and not gaining any because he is super active. He has a good 20-30 word vocabulary now and just talks my ear off. He is very curious and is into whatever he can get his hands on and climbs on EVERYTHING. I thought he climbed and got into everything but really....this last week he is into even more things and even climbs on our bed which if you have seen it before you know it is pretty high. He loves the park and I am sad because it is so hot but when we do go and he sees it he does his "more" in sign language and says more while doing it. It is so darn cute because that means he wants it. Jake has officially made it out of his 12 month old clothes and is wearing 12-18 month old clothes. He is a little guy but in a good way. He is obssessed with cars and things they are the best thing ever. His new favorite food are crackers?? I know I think it is because he can say "cracker." He says it very clear too.

So we took Jake to Sea World and the Beach in San Diego with our cousins for our 3 year anniversary. It was so much fun. Mike had never been to San Diego before so it was both his and Jake's first time there. We had a blast and Jake loved every minute of it. He sat and just watched the shoes and loved Shamu. I was amazed he just sat there and watched. He loved my cousin, her boys and my Uncle as though he had known them forever. He is so cute.
Jake had his first babysitter other than my parents. My friend Sara watched him and he loves her and her girls....AND her husband. He didn't want to come home and I was so sad. But I am glad he loves them because that makes me feel better to know he had a great time and wasn't sad.

And well we had great 4 day weekend (Mike was off on Friday too) and just relaxed and had a family filled weekend of church, the park, the park and walks. It was so nice and just good to have my honey home for more than 3 days. Makes me want to work harder with Arbonne!
Here are some photos of our San Diego trip....I will post more later.

Family Photo...taking a break @ Sea World

Jake and Will restling
Jake ready to just jump in the ocean
Jake was buried in the sand and loving it....Boys and Dirt!
And he had to go the park that was there!
Heartbreaker.....
Daddy & Jake excited to be at Sea World
Jake and his cousins Will (left) and Andrew (right)
He was wiped out after the Beach
This was him during all the shows! Him and his Deonna!

Family Photos....and more.

2008-03-19T11:54:00.000-07:00

Why do I take so long to post? I do not know...maybe because my life has one too many things going on but I finally feel like it is now just getting back to normal!

So there is a lot of new stuff in the Hoyt House going on. First, we have a new 1 year old walker in the house. That is so bad I didn't post on Jake's birthday! Well Jake turned one on Feb. 23rd and the week before his birthday he decided to walk. He is out of control and wants to walk everywhere. He has this new found independence and I love it because he is so curious. Jake loves to go to the park and just walk from one end of the park to the other. It definitely is good at times because it wears him out. He has bumped and bruised himself plenty and I cannot tell you how many times he has hit his mouth lately. He officially loves his daddy and dogs more than me....kidding. He just says daddy and doggy a lot more than mommy. He is crazy for Scooter and Lexi, he finds it very humorous to chase them around and they are scared to death of him. He has 5 teeth now and eats pretty much everything we eat for the most part. I am a still a little hesitant.

And lastly, I have attached our family photos we had taken on Feb. 22nd. I love them and hopefully you all do as well!

Happy Birthday to the Love of my Life!

2008-03-19T11:45:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to the love of my life...Mikey turned 39 today! I know....crazy isn't it? He looks no where near his age!! I am so blessed to have him in our lives. He is the best Daddy, Husband and Love any woman could ever have asked for. So why am I so crazy about him? Well let's just say here are my top 7 reasons of why I love him so much:

1. He is extremely HOT...I mean Handsome.

2. He has amazing patience with both Jake and I.

3. He is so calm and brings peace to my heart.

4. He is my soul mate and I couldn't imagine life without him.

5. He treats me like a princess.

6. He is the most understanding husband I have ever imagined.

7. Drum roll.....He is all I could have ever asked for and more!

Happy Birthday Honey! We love you more than we can ever tell you or express! I hope your day is as good as every day I have spent with you and will spend with you.

I know...I know....I am on it!

2008-01-22T20:06:00.001-08:00

So I know I have not posted in a while.....a long while. No excuses other than the fact that I am a HUGE slacker.
So let me think where I left off. We had a great New Years and so many good things are in our favor....We have great health, strong marriage, wondeful family, an amazing little boy, a roof over our head, great friends and each other! There are so many things people always say they will get or do for the new year and sometimes forget what they have. I just thought about all I had in 2007 and thought how much better can it really get? I have all I need and life is good. Let's see what is new with Jake? Well he is just about walking. He takes about 6 steps by himself them he plops on the floor and laughs. He opens every single cabinet he gets his little hands on, has this new fascination of opening and closing doors to every room. He fake laughs for no reason or mimics us when we laugh. It is quite funny when he does that. He has officially started to drink our of a sippy cup. He is still not broken into a sippy cup completely but we are working on it by his 1st birthday which is next month. And lastly, we had a little incident with Scooter. He was a little agressive towards Jake and nipped at his face, yup I said it his face. We will just stop there and say Scooter was just about to be sent away for good. He is getting once more chance and then he is gone. And let's see what else has been going on....Did I mention I turned 30? Yeah, well I turned 30 on the 20th. I was really excited to turn 30 and I am so happy to start a new decade with Jake and Mike in my life. It is an amazing journey that I am so happy to begin. I didn't do anything exciting because I just wanted to be with my hubby and son. So I went to the spa with some friends for a friends going away/my birthday. Then that evening we went for some dessert at Shabu Fondue (never doing that again) and then a few cocktails. It was great to just hang out and do nothing. Sunday.....well I wanted to watch the games so we decided to stay home and actually I slept for a few hours. I was feeling really exhausted (old age setting in.) Then Monday we celebrated with my family! My mom made me spaghetti....she makes the best spaghetti! YUMMY! AND my honey bought me a cake from Roberts Catering.....it was oh so delicious! That was my favorite part because I thought I didn't get a cake!!! I think that is about all that is going on that I can remember right now!

Jake giving his duck a ride (note on his left side his little cut from Scooters love bite!!)

Someone was really tired on our run (please disregard the white legs in the back!)

It is impossible to get everyone to look at the camera...what happen to Mike's head? Favorite Sisters! Can you believe I am 11 yrs. older than her?
The pupps posing
My yummy cake
Our sweet family

You know you like it!

Jake and his Aunty Christy

Jakes new bib from his Aunty and Louis

Christmas Eve...

2007-12-26T22:23:00.001-08:00

So Christmas Eve we ate some more and just hung out with my parents and sister. It was so nice to just relax and eat food.....I probably gained like 5 lbs this weekend.

We got so many things from my parents. There were some favorites. For those if you that know me I hate carpet but I love to vacuum. It all ties into my OCD that I have and cannot seem to get rid of! I asked for a Dyson for the whole family....And of course I got one! Yeah, thank you so much to my mom and dad they are so awesome and I love them so much.

Mike actually got the Dyson...haha. I also got this huge scrapbook set from Costco, I saw it and kept walking because I knew I would want it. Anyway, they read my mind! Thanks again mom and dad!!! I loved everything you bought me.

So Jake was so tired on Christmas Eve. Poor baby was just wanting to fall over and go to sleep. So at 7:45 my dad decided Jake would be able to open a gift every 15 minutes until 8:30 then he could just open them all. He got this cool bus that is like a little play house.....it is the cutest thing. Then he got a rocking horse and he loved it. He clapped and laughed the whole time. he also got a ton of other small toys and some clothes. He is already spoiled rotten!!!

Look at me...

I am so excited to open this! Yeeehaw! Faster Grandpa!
Then there was my husband....he bought me some LAMB perfume by Gwen Stefani and some William Rast Jeans....Yup.....he loves me :) I also got the beautiful necklace I was wearing for Christmas Eve Eve along with another one......LOVE IT! Thanks diddy!! By the way, we weren't suppose to buy one another gifts!!!

I hope Santa brought you all what you wanted!

Christmas Eve, Eve.....

2007-12-26T21:28:00.000-08:00

So my family (Marin family) decided we would have our annual Christmas gathering on Christmas Eve, Eve.....Since it was a Sunday and then everyone could go to their in-laws on Christmas Eve. It was truly a day filled with food, fun, food and more food and fun! Almost everyone was there and it was just fun to remember what Christmas really is all about. It is not about the gifts or the food. But it is about being with your family and just realizing how blessed we all are that we are still here to be with one another.

Here are a few photos of Christmas Eve Eve!

Jake posing for the camera

Another pose
Jake and his Great Uncle Gregg
Sisters!
Jake and his great cousin Storm
Jake and his Grandma
Mommy & Jake

Oh Christmas Tree........

2007-12-20T20:54:00.000-08:00

So I put my tree up on Thanksgiving day and took a pictuer and never put it up? What a slacker I am!! I am a complete slacker on just about everything. Please don't think you are not getting a Christmas card from us because you haven't received one. We are sending out Happy New Year cards instead! We got Jake's photos done too late and so you all are getting New Years cards. Sorry.....again it is me being a slacker! Well I hope you are all ready for the Holidays and be safe out there!

We're BACK!!!!

2007-12-06T19:11:00.000-08:00

Yes...we are back. Finally, I have updated my page per the request of Mrs. Thompson! I know I have been a complete slacker. But here I am and I am trying to remember all that has gone on in the last month. We'll Jake is now 9 months and a go getter! He is a super fast crawler and wants to take off running but cannot. He has this new thing with his tongue when he makes faces and he has two teeth.....yes I said "two." Also, Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas is on the way! I am not even nearly done shopping and it is crazy because I am way behind and need the rush of the holiday last minute shopping. And just so you know in case this doesn't make sense I am watching Grey's Anatomy but this is the only time I have to get this done. Anyhow, Jake eats 3 containers of food at each feeding and doesn't gain a pound? How is that? I think he is just one active little man. Ummmm, I am thinking what else I have to say. Jake has also learned to finally clap his hands together and not just the tops and bottoms of them. Well here are some photos that I have not posted and should have because I am a complete slacker!!! Enjoy!

Cousin Myranda & Jake

Cousin Hilly & Jake
Cousin Aub & Jake
I like to lick my tray!
That was so funny
Sisters

I am a little Devil....

Now I am an angel!!!
Let's call Daddy!
Me and my favorite Chicken!
I can put my entire hand in my mouth just watch

Trick Or Treat!!!

2007-11-01T19:22:00.000-07:00

So it was definitely a Treat to take Jake out for his first Halloween and get him all dressed up in his doggy outfit. He was so cute....although he wouldn't let me paint his nose black. When I would try to do it he would shake his head no. It was so funny. He has learned to shake his head no a lot. We had fun just taking him to a few neighbors houses and then Grandma came over and sat with us to hand out candy. Jake got a kick out of all the kids. He was screaming because he was trying ot get their attention it was so fun. Then he was pooped and crashed hard. Poor guy, it was such a big day for him but it was all worth it.

Trick or Treat

Look what I got....a kit kat! YUMMY!
This is fun
I got a glow stick
Are we leaving yet?
Jake's friend Zack helping Jake with his pumpkin
Daddy's is home!!!
Daddy & Jake going to the first house

I hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween!!!!

7 Random Things About Jessica

2007-11-01T12:12:00.000-07:00

Thanks Steph for tagging me...haha. Actually, I think this is kind of fun!!!

So if you want to know then I suppose you can read on....

1). I am a NEAT freak and hate clutter.......
Most of you already know this about me but I am a complete neat freak. It has been quite the challenge these days with Jake but I am managing pretty well. I clean out my closets about every 6 months or sooner. If I haven't worn it in the last 6 months I probably won't ever wear it. It is the truth. People think I have a ton of clothes until they see my closet. I keep all my shoes in their boxes because I hate them all over the floor. I have a lot of other crazy pet peeves but these are just a few of my neat freak ones.

2). I do not drink coffee.....
That is right, here in the Hoyt House we do not drink coffee. I have been free of my addiction for 7 years. I drank it when I first met Mike, actually I drank 2 cups a day. But Mike hates coffee so I just stopped cold turkey (that was the worst.) But I got through it. I love the smell and have tried to drink it again but it just doesn't taste good to me anymore. Weird.

3). I love sugar......
So Halloween is here is I have candy in my house! Ugggghhh! I am going to finish it off I know it. I do not keep candy in my house or anything sweet because I have the biggest sweet tooth ever. I inherited it from the man below.....my grandpa. I swear I would rather have a big fat chocolate cake instead of real food. That is so bad but that explains why I do not keep it in my house.

4). I cannot eat dairy.....
I am lactose intolerant and those pills do not work for me. So I eat no cheese, ice cream, milk or anything with "whole milk" in it. I can eat chocolate though and it doesn't do anything to me. Don't ask me how I do it because it is just something that is in my life and I do not know even exists anymore. I haven't eaten it since I was 19 and truthfully....I do not like cheese anymore because I tried a small piece and it was sick. Yes, cheese is sick tasting to me. This is why I like to think I stay thin. We all knew if I could eat ice cream.....I would be in trouble.

5). I love my hubby more than I could have ever imagined.......
So you know when you think you know what love is? Well then you actually meet the one person that is meant for you and then you are like..."this is what love is?" Wow! I love my hubby. He is so awesome and I hate spending a minute of my day without him. I am one of those wives that could spend every waking minute with my husband and never be tired of him. I love being with him and wish he was home every day with us. We hope and pray he will be sooner than later and I know he will but just not soon enough. I just hope everyone finds that kind of love we have once in their lifetime because it is truly amazing!!!!!!

6). I love to watch TV.....
I am so addicted to those dumb reality shows and just series of shows. I hate that I am that way because I am so consumed sometimes. But I love the drama and reality that is involved in them. But I think about how much time I waste and what I could actually be doing that is more productive. I like to look at this as my sick addiction!!!

7). I secretly love watching Football...haha
So I am a huge NFL fan and love to watch it. BUT....I have to pretend I hate it or not really pretend but sometimes I do because that is all that is on in my house on Sundays. But before I met Mike....LOVED IT! I guess it was because I watched a game or two and not every game. And it didn't control where I went or what I was doing. Anyway, I still love the game and like to watch it just not every minute of my Sunday! GO NINERS......

So I pretty much tag anyone who reads this....I want an email if you do not have a blog. Or better yet you should create a blog and post it.

Jake's Great Grandparents!

2007-10-30T20:30:00.000-07:00

Shhhh, don't repeat this to anyone.....BUT did you know that I (Jessica) am Grandpa Al's favorite granddaughter? No, really I am! haha. But really, I am. And when looking at these photos I think he loves our little Jakey boy too. I just had to post these photos of a visit we made to see Grandma Bell and Grandpa Al. And of course Grandma Bell looks beautiful even when she doesn't feel 100%. And doesn't Grandpa Al pose just like all of us "Marin's"? Funny...

Our Favorite Grandpa Chicken!

Giving one another some kisses...ahhh!
Lookin' good you two!!!
This is a photo of Jake's Great Granny Hoyt when we went to Grand Junction. She was so fond of him....I am not sure I can say he is the favorite.....but I am pretty sure Mikey is her favorite....sorry Shari and Jason. But I know she misses Mikey and we wish we could go see her more often.
Our Favorite Granny Hoyt

Pumpkin Patch.....Missing Grandpa/Dad

2007-10-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

So I know it is a little late and we just now took Jake too a little Pumpkin Patch over near our house. It was just a little place where they sell pumpkins. Anyhow, my mom, Christy, Mike, Jake and I went and Grandma bought Jake a little pumpkin and Mommy and Daddy bought a big one. It was so sweet but at the same time we were missing my Dad/Grandpa and wish he could have been with us all. We set Jake in the middle of the pumpkins and he thought it was so funny.....see his faces in his photos. Then we set him near a vampire and he didn't like it too much. It is so fun doing all of these little things with him and see his little faces.

This is kind of fun!

Look at me, I am a big boy!
If you could hear him when he makes this face.
I love to have fun.
This is kind of scary!!!

Costume Test Run......

2007-10-28T15:04:00.000-07:00

So here are Jake's Halloween costume photos. Am I bad mommy or what? Nahhh, I want to learn how to take my own photos since I have a great camera for it. I learned hot to use it and I think I pretty much forgot...haha. Anyway, I thought these came out really good. So they are a great test run for his BIG day as a puppy for Halloween. He wasn't sure what to do in it. But I finally found what I needed!!! THE BLACK TIGHTS. If you only knew what a mission it was for me to find them . Anyway, here is my cutie pies costume photos. Can you believe he is already 8 months old? I cannot........how time flies!!!

Trip to the new "San Tan Village"

2007-10-28T14:53:00.000-07:00

Give me that muffin Jack...

Little Jack, Jakes friend!
I am a stinker
Getting ready for Disney Land
Hi Mommy!

If you didn't know that new "San Tan Village" opened up this weekend on Greenfield and the 202. It is a great outdoor mall and I love it. I will love it more when all of the stores are finally open. We had a great time with the Jamie, Jack, Katie, Jack and Mikey....YES my hubby was a sport and hung out with the ladies and the kids. And as if we couldn't get enough we went back again the next day! I was on a mission to find some black tights for the Jakester and his costume!

Trip to Tempe Marketplace

2007-10-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

So I have been such a slacker at updating our blog. Below are some of our trip to the new Tempe Marketplace. We just shopped around and found a great deal on a new dress for none other than "muah." It is such a Lauren Conrad dress....I was so excited. Now I just need a reason to wear it. Hummmmm, can you say hint, hint to my hubby! I need a date night!

Cheese mommy!

Little grabber
Me and Daddy are so GQ
I am really not as angelic as I look
Me upside down...haha.

Jake's First Cookie & Hockey Game

2007-10-28T14:34:00.000-07:00

YUMMY!!

Go Jared!!
Does this whole thing fit in my mouth?
These kids were good!!!

A few weekends ago Jake, Mike, and I attended a hockey game. It was our friends son Jared's hockey game. He is an awesome hockey player and while I was there I decided Jake is so playing hockey when he is of age. It was so fun and just so cute on their skates.

While we were there I decided to give Jake his first teething cookie. He LOVED it. He just kept knawing at it and made a mess. It was so cute though.

It is about time!!

2007-10-10T18:34:00.000-07:00

So today I noticed at dinner when I was feeding Jake there was a little somethin', somethin' on the bottom right of his gums! Well, well....it is a tooth starting to cut through! Jake has been teething for like the past 5 months and FINALLY a tooth appears. Now I am realizing the signs....his drooling increased, he really didn't want to take an afternoon nap lately and he has been waking up at night for a while but just to play I thought since he really didn't cry! I feel like a horrible mommy for not going in there to soothe him knowing that it was probably his tooth all along. But he got through it like a trooper. He is a such a good little guy. The older he gets the better he gets about just being so good and taking his naps and all. I just love him to death!

It keeps growing!

2007-10-08T20:12:00.000-07:00

So we finally got Jake's hair cut. I know I could do it myself but I do not want to mess it up and then he hates me when he is older for giving him a jacked up haircut. LOL. Since my girl is gone and I haven't even went to get my own hair done we decided to go to Snip It's over by Chandler Mall. It was so cute, it is for little kids. He did so good....we are so blessed with this little guy. There was a kid screaming at the top of his lungs and he sounded like he was dying when we went in there. So I think it might be a good thing we are starting early with Jake on the haircuts. As you can see from the photos he was pretty happy! This was his 3rd haircut if you all didn't know that.

This photo was just cute so I tossed it in....

Bunco girls night out!

2007-10-08T19:50:00.001-07:00

The start of the night.....FUN!

My Girl Tina Martin
Jess, Kristi, Katie, Caroline
My other girl Katie...Thanks for the hook up sista!
Oh....and the end of the night. Carry me out of here!

So my Bunco group decided to skip the bunco and just go out and live it up!! Well let me just say it was a night lived up!! I didn't get to live it up with many cocktails but I shook it like polariod picture all night...or like a salt shaker or what is the other one? Shake your tail feather....I shook my tail feather!?! It was a great time with the ladies and hope to do it again in the near future when everyone is recovered! It was such a great time those of you that couldn't make it missed out!

Oh no he didn't.....Yes, he did!

2007-10-05T18:02:00.001-07:00

So it is official, Jake is saying "dada!" I woke up this morning to not mama anymore but "dada dada dada" It was the cutest thing. It was even cuter than mama to be honest. I loved it. Our little man is expanding his vocabulary. It made Mike smile and me for that matter. Daddy's little man. It doesn't get much sweeter than this. Well I am sure it does but as of today it doesn't.

NO...I didn't take these photos.

2007-10-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

Note...his hands are like do not touch the grass!

Jake & Chewy
Strike a pose.....there's nothing to it! VOGUE...haha
Cheese!!
This would be a great photo if I had make-up on! My wrinkles are showing.

So I am trying to learn how to use this fancy camera I bought and if you cannot tell I have no idea how to use it from my previous photos. I went to my cousins because she is a photographer and she just snapped some photos real quick to try and show me what the things on my camera are capable of doing. Well check them out! They are so cute. It was the first time I put Jake in the grass and he was not really a fan of it. He didn't like it much but he loved "Chewy" his cousin's dog. Thanks cousin Yvette for showing me how to use this camera and for taking these cute photos of Jake!

I am so embarrassed!

2007-10-03T14:18:00.000-07:00

I am so embarrassed that I have neglected Scooter and Lexi this much! Poor babies need a haircut! But any of you who know them know that they HATE car rides. They yap the entire time they are in the car. I am not sure why because aren't dogs suppose to like the car? Well not mine. They even look sad in these photos....I am so going to find me a mobile groomer.

Both of Scooters ears are now floppy! His hair is too heavy.

Poor Lex, she cannot see. Doesn't she look chinese!

Jake's New Truck!

2007-10-03T14:06:00.000-07:00

My mom and dad.....Jake's Nana and Papa or Grandma and Grandpa (we are not sure what he will call them yet) anyhow, they bought Jake a new truck! It is a little stuffed tow truck from the Disney movie "Cars" It is so cute. The hanger part is made from a string and felt....well he pulls it around with him when he crawls. Mike laughs because it is as big as him and he chooses to pull it around with him. Boys will be boys, No toy is big enough for them to play with!

My "other" kids....

2007-09-26T16:07:00.000-07:00

So it just wouldn't be right if I didn't put some photos up of Scooter and Lexi a.k.a Scoot doggy-dogg and Lexi-Roo. Scooter and Lexi have adjusted very well with Jake. I wasn't too sure about Scooter because he has territorial issues but he is really good with Jake. They are scared of him at times. Especially when he chases them around in his walker it is pretty funny. They know who's toys are who's and they do not touch Jakes which is good. Lexi has definitely felt a little neglected. I used to have her on my lap pretty much any time I was laying down or sitting and he doesn't like that too much. Anyhow, they are still our babies. I love them to death. Here are some of the latest photos of them!

She is such the princess!

What is that?
It is so hot outside mommy!
Wow! Someone is H-O-T!
Just playin outside!

Ohhh...and some more! (month of Sept.)

2007-09-26T12:45:00.000-07:00

Well as you can all see times flies when you are having fun! We have fun everyday in the Hoyt household. Jake plays, naps, poops, eats, and then does it all over again and again! Jake and Mike have a ritual....Mike and Jake's time together is bath time. Thank you honey for helping me out with that. They play and talk and just catch up on how their days went. It is so sweet! Mike is a good daddy to the Jakester! And Jake is a good son. Again, here are some photos of fun.

Say Cheese!!!

Another Rub a dub dub, Jake is in the tub!
What kind of face is this?
Nannie, Nannie you can't get me!!!
Doin' some laundry.....My mom is a slave driver!

Month of August....

2007-09-26T12:27:00.000-07:00

Wow...how time flies by and Jake grows so fast! In just a month he grew and I didn't even realize it until I look back at the photos! Crazy how this happens. He went from just crawling at 5 months to pulling himself up at 6 months and crawling super fast! He is a crazy man and I cannot keep him from anything. I love every little bit of him and it!!

Yeah, his neck hurt later!

Jake & His favorite Aunty Christy
Jake in his cool walker
I see you over there....hey you...Get me out of this joint!
Jake got a new bath tub...rub a dub dub...Jakes in the tub!

I am a bad mommy......

2007-09-26T12:14:00.000-07:00

I am such a bad mommy! I have these photos on my "new" camera that I just now downloaded and they go as far back to the very beginning of July! I have over 200 on the new camera and still use my old one cause I carry that one with me everywhere. Anyhow, here are some fun photos I failed to post sooner. We will start with the month of July! I ate my first cereal in July!!!

My Aunty likes to make me look like Baby Jesus!

Me and My sister Lexi playing
Jake and My daddy at the park
My first cereal! Yummy!
Do you want me to put that in my mouth?

First Football Game....

2007-09-26T12:00:00.000-07:00

Was that a touchdown?

I am going to eat the camera!
Cousin Nate
Cousin Joe
Aunty Kim & Aunty Claudine

So of course for those of you that know the Marin Family (my family on my dad's side) all the boys are die hard football players. If you aren't , then you might as well be a cheerleader...haha. I already have issues with the thought of Jake playing football. I think he can just be the kicker....they make good money for just kicking and the do not get tackled!! Anyhow, they all say he will be a football player and I am sure he will want to with as many of them there are in my family.

So this past Saturday we took him to his first game. He has no idea what is going on but we got to see his Aunties, Uncle, and cousins. His cousins Nate and Joe play on a small pop warner team and they are die hards! I do not know how they do it in this heat....although it wasn't even as hot that day. Good Jobs guys.....you look awesome out there. GO Team!

My favorite Aunty...

2007-09-18T13:52:00.000-07:00

Check me and my favorite Aunty Christy. I have a new baseball cap and I look really cool, don't I?

Lunch Date with Daddy...

2007-09-18T13:08:00.000-07:00

So yesterday (9.17.07) we had a surprise lunch date with Daddy. We went to My Big Fat Greek Rest. That is one of mommy's favorite places to eat! Daddy was very surprised because we do not make it over to that neck of the woods too often. We would like to but it is a long haul. And for the first time Jake sat like a big boy in the high chair at this joint! He didn't cry to get out and he just played with toys the whole time. I am really a big boy now! And mommy is getting over being a germaphobe! I hate the high chairs at these places and I am just starting to become better about letting him sit in it.
And if you have not noticed in his photos he is in need of a haircut. His Faux Hock is getting way too long. We miss Alaina and need to find someone as fun as her to cut his hair. Alaina, come back. For those of you that don't know my favorite Hair Girl (what I like to call her) moved away to Europe to live her dream. We miss her but are still so happy she is doing what she has always wanted to do there. Hopefully some day she will be the runway models "hair girl" and we can say she did ours too!
Oh....and it was a big day for Jake yesterday. He said "mamamamamama" just like that. I have been practicing with him to say dada but what do you know? He said mamama instead. Crazy how that worked out. I really did want him to say dada but I guess he like the way mamama sounded. And now he has been saying it all of the time. Crazy kid! I love it and it makes you just smile when he says it. But I needed a tape recorder because he will not say it for anyone else but me? Go figure. So Mike doesn't believe me that he is saying it. He is in denial. haha.
And I have some additional photos in here of Jake and his new friend Madelyn. She just turned 1 on Friday the 14th.! She had her birthday party on Saturday which was a lot of fun. Jake got to play with new toys and kids.
Miss Madelyn shares a very special birthday with my dear friend Alexandria Meekcoms. Miss Alex, I miss you oh so much and hate that I didn't get to be with you on your special day. But I know in spirit she was around rockin' it out in Heaven. She was so full of life and still is!!! I love her and miss her lots. Happy Birthday Alex.

GO BIG BLUE/ORANGE!! Football, Fantasies & Rituals!

2007-09-09T20:59:00.000-07:00

Wow!! It was the First Sunday of all day football!! It was actually not as bad as I thought it would be. I got a lot of stuff done while Mike & Jake watched football. It was the season opener for the Broncos and they won....in the last seconds (15-14) If you didn't see the last 10 seconds it was great. So the football part of the day was a good one.
And for the fantasies.....I am not sure how Mike's teams did! But I do know he has so many players that I am confused. But my fantasies....I was dreaming about getting a new LV because I think I deserve one. Just because. But then again, maybe not. HA! I need to start using my other one before I buy another.
Rituals, well you can see Mike has started Jake on some baby rituals. Mike wears a certain hat every game day for the Broncos. He swears it works....but I have to disagree. Now Jake has jammies he is suppose to wear every Saturday night and then an outfit on Sundays. He is a cute little Donkey....heha heha!

Check out the New Jammies!

Yup...We are proud Bronco fans!
Is that a football on my butt?
Give me that!!!

Check out my daddy's hat and my new outfit!

Chillin' watching the game!

I know I was in awwwe after that win too!!!

Well I hope you all enjoyed your Sunday!!

Who's Counting?

2007-09-06T21:25:00.000-07:00

Kick off.....Am I complaining? Nahhh....

2007-09-06T21:08:00.000-07:00

Yes....we all know tonight was the kick off for football season. And for those of you that do not know....well this is the time of the year that my husband likes to just shut me out on Sundays/Monday nights. Well maybe he does that all the time but just more so when football season is here.

So let me tell you how our season has started. First, he decides that he needs to fly to Denver for a "fantasy football" draft. Who does that? Then he feels like one ff team is just not enough. So he is in another one that he decides to join and has another draft night.....well of course yours truly is home with Jake for the few days he is gone and the night of his other draft. So he comes home with a few complaints of how long guys take to make a pick....blah....blah....blah. In the meantime I am home with Jake who has had a tummy ache. Now that is something to complain about. Needless to say.....we are SOOOOOooooo excited for Football Season! HaHa.

But really, I would rather my husband be addicted to this than anything else. So what the heck am I complaining about? Maybe just the extra little TLC I get when football is not on. I know, I am a big baby. But hey what can I say tonight was great. The entire time the game was on I was sitting here trying to figure out this darn thing....wooohoo....I am getting somewhere.

So I am still trying to figure out if I am going to let Jake be a Bronco fan. I kind of think I might steer him towards KC just to be his daddy's rival. I am working on it!

Who did it?

2007-09-04T22:41:00.000-07:00

So...I know you all shop at Costco. Did you do it? LOL.

My little sister works at Costco and she was getting off tonight from work and look at what she walked out to see? Did you do it? Sorry little sister....I have to laugh. Craziness!!! If you know anyone we are offering a free bumper if you can find the person who did this! haha.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND @ GRANDMA AND GRANDPA'S!

2007-09-04T22:11:00.000-07:00

Yummy Carrots!!

Jake and His Papa!
Jake and his Nana and Papa
Jessica & Mikey!
Naked Drummer.......

Jake and Mommy!

Well this weekend we hung out at my mom and dads. Jake got to swim in their pool.....it is salt water so I feel better about putting him in theirs instead of ours which is chlorinated! Anyway....I am obssessed with what is good and bad for you. Jake also had his "first carrots" on Labor day as well. He really enjoyed them and made a small mess all over his face as you can see. I also bought him some new shoes! We bought him some Pedipeds because he will be walking soon. I am telling you my little man is on the ball. He is a lot like his mom. When he learns something new he is obssessed with it and continues to do it over and over until he has mastered it. He has mastered crawling, sitting up, screaming at a high pitch, pulling himself up all before 6 months. So I am thinking he will master walking before he is 8 months. He can hold on to his crib and move along the edge and change hands so he is well on his way. And lastly, I put a photo in there that we took of him naked playing his new drum by Leap Frog. It is the best thing ever. It plays in spanish and in english....my child will be bilingual!

WTF?

2007-09-02T22:01:00.000-07:00

No....not what you are all thinking! It means "Who's The Fox?" haha. No really, who talked me into doing this? Just one more thing to add on my daily list of to-do's. Oh well, I think it actually might be fun to do this because I read all of my friends and think how cute is that. Anyway, I still think I like our myspace because I do not have to change or add anything that often. That is pure laziness on my part. But I going to make a promise to myself and our friends who are out of state I will keep this as updated as possible. Maybe a daily, every other day or at least a weekly update on the Hoyt Household. We do not have a whole lot of stuff going on that changes other than the Jakester around here.