Too much to handle

Okay, I've been dreading to blog lately, because I have so much to say that I didn't know how to put it all in. Instead of being eloquent with words I'm just going to make a list for you all.

1. I'm pregnant. . . due February 24th. . . just a little souvenir we picked up in Hawaii.

2. Hyrum is one! Crazy how time flies. He amazes me everyday with his new discoveries and tricks. He climbs on everything, gets into all kinds of things, says words like ball, duck, and dog (although it's not the most articulate speech so we often translate.) He's getting closer and closer to walking on two feet, but does the Jungle Book's Mogley walk really well. He's SOOO dirty pretty much all the time. . . I swear he does bathe regularly. He likes eating dirt and rocks and pretty much anything else he can fit between his fingers (including real food too).

3. The week before Hyrum's birthday we had a few visitors from my side of the family visit. Here are some pictures:

Grandma and Grandpa Rushton and Aunt Michelle came through on their way to the Rushton Reunion. It was so fun spending time with them, even though it was brief.

The Zeiglers all came down too. Hyrum LOVED having all the kids around for a few hours. We love family!

4. The 4th of July! The Partridge Picnic tradition was a blast! I could talk about it, but a picture is worth a thousand words so here we go:

5. Hyrum's Birthday. . . the 5th of July was a fun day. We had car shaped mini cakes that all the cousins decorated and then some kiddie pools and the playset. So much fun! Here are some pic's:

6. I finished Book #3 from the Twilight Series. If you haven't yet read all three books please stop reading this because it will ruin them for you. I thought I would tell you why I'm on "Team Jacob", and remember these are all my opinions and no hard feelings are intended. Edward may be handsome and mature, but he is way to protective. He just seems like the typical abusive boyfriend that has to know what you're doing, who you're with, and in his case what your thinking all the time. He's obviously older than Bella and very mature. . too mature for her. She's loosing her childhood and I'm sure sometime in the future she'll regret not having more fun. . . not to mention not being able to have children or keep in touch with her family. I will admit that Edward was much better at being less over protective on the 3rd book, but I'm still not convinced. Jacob Black on the other hand is young, and not always very mature, but he's fun. Just as Bella could picture a life with him (2 kids running on the rez, friends, family, etc.) I think it was a very real picture that makes more sense and will be a life without regrets. . other than Edward. Where as Edward will leave her with many regrets. Jacob has some growing up to do when it comes to relationships, but there's a lot of potential. Bella was happy with him, she felt free, fun, and exciting. I don't remember any point that she felt free, fun, or excited being with Edward. So, anyway these are my thoughts and I'm voting for Jacob!