Denise's Discourse: Blessed

Monday, June 29, 2009

Blessed

Yesterday Grant was officially given his name and blessing by Daddy. We were quite certain that Grant would cry (which, for him, means scream) the entire time, making everyone cringe as the sound amplified through the microphone. However, the little trooper held out and didn't make a peep.

The day was a little bittersweet since we have always had all of the family and many friends there with us. Both Jackson and Luke had little "parties" at my parents home after their blessings with a cake and lots of loved ones. Things were much more simple yesterday. We did have some friends who Jimmy met on his mission and has stayed in touch with, Faye and Richard Knox, come from Detroit for the occasion.

This is our first picture as a family of five. Too bad there is a branch in front of Jimmy's head.

When we got home Jackson and I decided to have a photo shoot with Grant. Jackson took this one of Grant and I.

And I was able to get this one of Grant smiling. This is amazing since this is probably his fourth or fifth smile. I don't even think that Jimmy has seen him do it yet.

11 comments:

Roger & Sue Hilt said...: What wonderful photos. I know you wish more family could have been there but it was a special day. It looked so sunny and bright. You all look great. Denise you look great! The children are growing up so fast. Grant is so handsome. Jackson has grown so tall. Luke so adorable. What a nice looking family. What a special day. Thanks for posting the photos....I for one really enjoyed them! Luv and hugs, Aunt Sue; June 29, 2009 at 2:44 PM
couplabz said...: Seriously, your kids couldn't be any cuter! They are all so darn beautiful! How do you not just stare at them all day?

I still remember both my kids blessing days and how wonderful they were and who was there for them. And I love the family pic with Jackson in the tree. Precious.; June 29, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Jen said...: Aww, how sweet! Grant is starting to look more and more like his big brothers--so handsome. We probably won't get to have family at #3's blessing and only had Mike's sister/her family for Annie's, and Mike's mom for Mimi's. That's what comes with living out of state from family. I'm sure you had lots of support from your ward though. This is what's great about being LDS.; June 29, 2009 at 3:21 PM
couplabz said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; June 29, 2009 at 3:42 PM
Jana said...: Darling pictures. I'm sure it was hard to not have family around, but I love blessing days--they are so sweet. And you look terrific!; June 29, 2009 at 5:17 PM
hdknowles said...: What a beautiful grandson, if I must say so myself. Well, all three of them are beautiful. And Denise, you look terrific. Wish we could have been there for the blessing. We miss you all so much. Dad will be there next week (and I told Jackson he should take Pop Pop out for fish and chips). Love, Mom; June 29, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Higleys said...: So sweet; June 29, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Anonymous said...: Nice pictures. Looks like you had a great day. We miss you and I look forward to seeing all of you next monday. Jackson looks like he has grown quite a bit since he was here. Grant looks like such a happy baby maybe it just seems to you like he cry baby. He looks happy in all the photos I have seen. See you soon love, Dad; June 29, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Michelle said...: Grant is adorable (of course, all your boys are!). I know how it feels not to have much family around...that was our situation in Memphis. Very low key. Although I'm sure it's harder knowing the alternative with all the family and friends. We only had the one so far. Who knows what'll come next! Glad you still had a nice day with your own family of 5! You guys look great!; June 29, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Kim said...: Wow! I see that grant is quite a looker just like the other two! Congratulations!; June 30, 2009 at 3:09 AM
Unknown said...: Wow. Jackson takes good pictures! Grant is so stinking cute.; July 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM

FROM THE LITTLE MAN'S MOUTH...

Jackson constantly makes me chuckle at the things he says. Here are some of the things I get to hear each day:

2/2011
After one of the very few times I had a burp and right after my parents left after coming to visit:
J: You have your father's burp.

8/3/2020
D: Your uncle is getting really skinny, he's been on a diet.
J: Why?
D: Because he wants to be more healthy.
J: Maybe you should try it.
D: Why?
J: No reason, no reason.
D: Maybe Daddy should try it.
J: No, Daddy is skinny enough.

7/30/2010
While I am jammin' in the car to my girl Mylie Cyrus:
L: Shub up, Mommy.
D: Luke, in our family we don't say shut up. That's not nice.
J: What he's trying to say is that you need to be quiet. You are not a very good singer and you can't dance.
D: If I can't sing, why did I get into a high school for kids who are singers? And, I CAN dance. I was on a dance team and we went to the National Championship. We came in 19th place out of the whole USA.
J: 19th place? Was your trophy the size of an ant?

7/15/2010
After Luke asked, "Who is Jimmy?"
J: Jimmy is Daddy. But you can call him Cornelius.

5/2010
While my sister was visiting and I was singing in the car:
J: Was mom this annoying when she was growing up?

8/30/09
Just after I found Jackson crossing the street on his own:
D: What would happen if you got hit by a car and died?
J: I would get to see Jesus and then be a kid in heaven.
D: But Daddy and I would be SO sad.
J: You're young, you can have more children.

4/26/09
We were invited to have dinner with a family that we don't know very well in the neighborhood. While eating a dessert of brownies with the sweet (Caucasian) family:
J: My Dad LOVES brownies ... that's because he is brown.

3/7/09
After attending the Father/Son bowling banquet at school:
J: Daddy, my friend said that he didn't know my Daddy was black.
B: What did you say?
J: I said that he isn't black, he's BROWN!

2/28/09
On a rainy day when I wore my hair curly to church while pregnant:
J: You look just like my Aunt (who has curly hair), when she used to be fat.

2/12/09
D: What do you think about moving to a new house down the street?
J: Why?
D: Because we could save money and it is in better shape.
J: Oh, so it is a square, ok.

12/08
After Mommy told him not to do something:
J: You NEVER let me eat junk food.
D: Well, I have to make sure you are healthy and take care of you.
J: Daddy can take care of me.
D: But Daddy has to go to work.
J: We can get a babysitter.
D: But then you would have to stay with someone that you don't even know.
J: I know, we could get a robot to be our mommy!

10/29/08
While walking past some Halloween decorations:
J: Why do they have to put that stuff around. It is terrifying.

10/9/08
After getting in trouble for hurting his brother:
J: You don't love me.
D: That's not true, I love you very much.
J: You don't love me. That's why I have to live this miserable life.

10/7/08
As we are pulling into the school parking lot for "Movie Night".
J: This isn't the movie theater!
D: I know, the movie is at your school.
J: That's awkward.

9/30/08
J: Mom, who do you want to be on The Beauty and the Beast?
I want to be the cup, Chip.
D: I think I'll be Mrs. Potts, the teapot. She is Chip's mother, you know.
J: Are you sure? She has LOTS of cup children.
D: What's wrong with having lots of children?
J: Then they would cry all the time and be stinky. You would go crazy!
D: Yeah, maybe I should be Belle.

9/28/08
Randomly, as we are driving:
J: Mom, can I have this car when you die?

9/21/08
After giving an Article of Faith at church:
J: I had stage fright, but I kept my cool.

9/12/08
Disclaimer: You will only get this IF you know this rap song and wonder how on earth a 5 year old would know it.

After hearing someone talking about Fifty Cent, the rapper, on the radio: (And, yes, I'm sure his name is spelled incorrectly.)
J: Fifty Cent? What is that?
D: Oh, it is a singer guy.
J: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Singing: Fifty Cent, back on that gangsta tip....

9/12/08
After just coloring my hair:
D: Jackson, do I look any different?
J: Yes.
D: What part of me looks different?
J: Well, you have a pimple.

8/20/08
When meeting the principal at his new school:
J: Kids have to go in your office when they do bad things.
Principal: You seem like a very nice boy, so I'm sure you won't have to worry about that.
J: We'll see.

8/10/08
During sharing time in church (with 7-8 adults in the room) Jackson raises his hand. The teacher has just told them that watching a bad show could make it harder to feel the Holy Spirit. After he is called on: "My Mommy and Daddy watch bad shows after I go to bed."

8/9/08
While admiring a massive garden at a friends house:
J to the family: "Why do you grow so much food? Are you poor?"

7/29/08
Me: "That boy, Om, in your swimming class looks a lot like Jr."
J: "No, he doesn't."
Me: "Really? I think he does."
J: "Does he speak Spanish?"
Me: "I don't think so."
J: "Does he have black car?"
Me: "No."
J: "Does he like Cars?"
Me: "I'm not sure. I didn't say that he WAS Jr., just that he looks like Jr."
J: "Does he have the same parents?"
Me: "No."
J: "Does he live in MD?"
Me: "No."
J: "See, he doesn't look like Jr."
Me: Maybe you're right.

This morning (7/25/08) Jackson said that he missed Daddy. Daddy called at that moment. This was their conversation.
J: "Daddy, why did you turn off the light last night?"
B: gives explanation of why he turned the light down, not off.
J: Irritated, "Then I say to you, GOOD DAY SIR." The phone is immediately dropped.

This morning's conversation 7/24/08:
Jackson: "I'm going to fart."
Me: "Please don't use that word. In our family we say, toot."
J: "Fart means throw up."
Me: "Actually, it means toot."
J: "Actually, Your mother didn't teach you very well."

After I swerved the smallest little bit while driving the new car, "Um, MAYbe you should get a license."

Randomly, "Are we going to church today?"
My response, "No, it's Tuesday. Why?"
"Hello Mommy, you're wearing make-up."

As we are introducing ourselves to our new neighbors:
"My Mommy is a nice stranger. She believes in Jesus."

Whenever Mommy wore makeup: Whispering to Daddy, "Tell Mommy she is a beautiful princess." Then, after Daddy would say it, Jackson would deny that he had any part of it.

During an argument with Daddy over who was Mommy's boyfriend, "You already had your chance (while pointing to our wedding picture), she is my girlfriend now." 2.5 yrs old