It has literally been so long since I posted... I had to go through my Facebook feed to find out MY OWN BLOG NAME!! pathetic.. haha. but I've told ya'll since day one, I'm not good at this. I will try to try harder, try.

Wow what a summer and fall it was!!! I can't even remember everything that happened.. nor do I have the concentration to sit and tell you all of our events. honest. We have been so extremely busy! I feel like I'm working 10 days a week. Didn't know that possible. Jaiden is growing like these freaking ice sickles out side. Every day he learns 30 new words and 30 new "are you serious mom" looks. That's what it feels like at least. 2014 is going to be a great year! Lots of changes in my work! My sisters and bestist friends come home (Literally my entire social life left me this year)!! My brother, sis-in-law and their new baby are moving to Utah! And I'm sure more things I can't even imagine.. I don't mean to be so short with this.. can't think of much more that would interest you people. I hope I keep up with this.. and I hope you all have a great week!



"Wouldn't it be a terrible loss if you let life's challenges, or other people, or other circumstances cause you to bury your fondest wishes, dreams, or desires deep inside yourself without ever seeing the light of the day? To me, that's the definition of tragedy! Make a promise to yourself that today you will try."

Well.... I told you not to expect me to write often. I knew I couldn't keep up. Never the less. Here I am.
Jaiden turned 1. My baby!! He is growing up!! He is currently breaking ground... Aka getting his top two teeth. And they are sure painful!! His Dr told me that it'd be rough on him-- two sleepless nights and counting, on top of this he has allergies right now. Poor guy. And yet he still manages to be playful and smiley and happy all day, he definitely gets that from his dad.

My baby sissy is going to VANCOUVER WASHINGTON on her mission! She leaves in about a month and a half. What will we possibly do with out her?!?

My house is so plain Jane. I hate it. I want someone to decorate it- not tell me how.. just do it for me. I come up with great ideas and draw them out, write them down, but never follow through. I want pictures hung up! I want color! I wish I wish I wish.

Jaiden loves to go swimming, and its been so nice that we have a pool at our house!It is so much fun to have a baby in the summer- he just gets a kick out of playing at the park, or going for walks! It’s so fun. Ivan and I have both been working a lot but we try to do something outdoors during the evening and on Saturdays.

The 4^th of July is becoming one of my favorite Holidays. I absolutely LOVE Thanksgiving, its always been my numba 1. But just from how last year went with having Jaid at the parade and fireworks I am literally giddy thinking about this years plans. I love to go to the Balloons in Provo, we’ve been doing it since we were teeny babes (6am never sounded so good) then the Provo parade, then lunch and sometimes a movie, then of course pop-sicles and fireworks. Last year we went to the Sugar House fireworks- its always a great show (and prime people watching) but it is so crowded.. so we will see where we end up this year. Then Friday night we are off to Wyoming for Little Nano’s First Birthday!! (Ivan’s Brother’s Son Christiano) It’ll be so fun for Jaiden to have a cousin that is so close in age to him. Hopefully when they are older we will live closer to eachother- a 7 hour car ride… Thank goodness for movies in the car!! And forward facing car seats! Srsly though.

 Last year when baby Nano was born.

I can’t think of much more to ‘update’ you on- But we truly are so grateful for all of our friends, family and supporters! It’s such a blessing to have family so close! Soon even closer.. My parents bought a house just west of West Lake- it’s a beaut and we can’t wait to have them out by us!

Enjoy the summer weather!

Much Love,

The Rodriguez Fam.

Blibbity Blabbi Boo

Here is the thing ladies and gents. My pregnancy was HELL! Srsly! I was so sick. I was in and out of the Dr. Office. The Hospital. The emergency room. A different Hospital. A specialist. Getting IV's, meds after meds, home remedies, and I still threw up (the entire time) I would pass out with no notice, I lost weight day after day (Until 32 weeks), I was DE-HY-DRA-TED! To the max! I was getting transfusions. I could go on... but you get the drift. ANY WHO. Every time I see a sweet picture of my brand new baby boy, or new babies in the hospital. I MELT!! I loved having my wittle baby!! I loved my labor. Although towards the end my Epidural was only on half my body- my nurse was AMAZING, my Doctor was so friendly and informative, my friends and family were there with me just chatting (mean while I couldn't stop laughing- mostly the drugs- but also mostly because I was just there peeing myself. and no one knew... okay okay it was because they broke my water. but still. to me. HILARIOUS). 

Jaiden was the best baby. I know everyone says that about their kids, but he never cried, he was a great eater -still is (rolls.onrolls.onrolls.), he was the perfect traveler, he had to get a heel prick every day for 3 weeks because of his Jaundice levels and towards the end he didn't even cry about it! I mean come on. People would always tell me "This is not normal" he was just calm! But always had a scowl on his face.

              

And it was so funny. He glared all the time! 

Of course he still smiled, and the first time I heard him laugh- I cried! 

But just all the memories I have of him, good always outweighing the bad, I loved my little babe. And I’m always telling Ivan “I wish I was pregnant, I wish we were having another baby” And then we go out to eat. And our little Jaider bug needs to be on the table, on the ground, eating what we’re eating, eating things who knows where he found, talking to people at the other table- in these moments I thank the good Lord we only have ONE handful to share our attention with. I love Jaiden more than I thought I could love anything or anyone. And I can’t wait for the day that we can give him a little brother or sister but until then, I’m grateful to be a mom of one. Jaiden’s mom. And Jaiden is my best friend. We learn from each other daily. 

There are always things everyone can work on in every aspect of their life. When I found out I was pregnant I wrote down my ‘Never Ever Will Do this List’ and for me it was things I never wanted to do as a mom. Simple things like, never leave without saying I Love You and giving him a kiss, Never yelling, Never  EVER under any circumstance hitting (spankin’ included), Never talking down to him- cutting his self esteem ect. Simple things that mattered to me. I read over these all the time just to keep them fresh on my mind and although he does raise my blood pressure occasionally, I’m so thankful and PROUD of myself that I have stayed true to this list. It’s so important to me that Jaiden remembers me getting on his level, playing in his make belief world, laughing, letting him be the leader. I know what it’s like to have memories other than those, and I don’t want that for Jaiden.

This is all pretty scattered brained, I know. But these are things I’ve never really said to many people. Publicly: I am eternally grateful for my Jaiden Ezekiel Rodriguez. I hope I make him proud, and I will love him forever and always.  

I love you cuddly fry. - Love mom.

Hola!

I've thrown the idea of a blog around for a while, but we didn't have a computer so I put it off. But now that we do, I will post! [Don't get too excited... I may not be that good at it].

Let me give you our run down in 15 seconds:

In February 2011 we fell in love

In May 2012 Jaiden Ezekiel changed our lives forever

In September 2012 we sealed the deal! Took him long enough!

In February 2013 we bought a Condo. what what.

Ivan works for Les Schwab Tire Center in South Jordan. Doing the right thing since 1952

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I am the Assist. ADMIN of  BeeHive Homes of AF south Quality senior living in a residential setting

And guess what. Everyday is a struggle. Every day is a challenge. Everyday we grow. Everyday we learn. Everyday we laugh. And Everyday we LOVE. I hope I keep up with this. I love my family you guys, seriously. 

By the way. Since you asked, Yes- Jaiden and I do watch the Lorax. Daily. Not. A.Shamed.