Brittany and Jake

2011-02-19T14:27:00.000-08:00

"Love has a way of finding you when you stop seeking it and start being it."

-unknown

Happy {late} Valentine's Day...

2011-02-19T13:55:00.000-08:00

So...

I had high hopes on this V-day post--making it all extravagent & what have you,

but an epic fail on my part (or should I say my camera's part)

since the pics I took came out just short of horrific...

(one day I'll will learn how to use a camera or

find one that is good)...

We did have a pretty good day however...

(even without men in our lives)

homemade Valentine's for Jake's school

festive nails

(like i said..they really are cuter than they look)

delicious cake pops

...pretty much the hott new bakery treat

(munched up cake+frosting+chocolate+sprinkles=a whole lota yummy goodness)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

xoxo

How Do I Love Thee...Let Me Count The Ways-Part 2

2011-02-18T18:07:00.000-08:00

The way you use sign language in your own cute little way

The way you start cracking up laughing for no apparent reason

How you lay your head on my shoulder when you've had a long day at school

Your sweet kisses that you give out freely to anyone

& everyone regardless of size, age, nationality, or gender

How you sing out loud in your own melodious way.

The way you wake me up @ 6 in the a.m. and
come cuddle in my bed with me...

(ok, I lied about loving being woken up @ 6)

The sweetness that escapes out of you in every way...

your disposition, you hugs, your face, your smile, your love for family...

everything about you.

xoxo...

Forgive Me...

2011-02-17T15:40:00.000-08:00

Hey Lovers!

I haven't forgotten about you...I promise...

it's really all my computers fault (our internet decided to stop working for the past couple weeks) so I'm doing this lame post at my work computer & therefore can't upload pics at the moment...

I just started working tax season again this year & already we are super busy & I'm still coaching gymspastics on the side & weekends so life is busy but great...

A post-Valentine's Day extravagent soon to follow...

stay tuned!!

In the mean time...remember this post from a while back?

check it out =)

A December to Remember...

2010-12-30T10:45:00.000-08:00

This holiday season has been a-maze-zing.

Ash & Luke & the girls have been here all month...so naturally

we've been enjoying ourselves.

Here's what we've been up to all month:

we went to "Pretend City..."

pretty much the coolest place in town for
kids to "pretend" to be whatever they want...

some of us had more fun than others...

we did a little springboard diving...

Clearly, Ashley's still got it

we went to John's Incredible Pizza...

(first timer)

we left our footprints in the sand...

we went flying with Mr. Stud

(aka: mi padre)

we had a birthday bash for the cutest 3 yr. old on the planet...

we made fools of ourselves...

we got pedicures with our awesome aunt Wendy...

we rode rides...

until we were pooped...

we opended up some sweeeet presents...

we played with uncle Brad...

we smiled...

{a lot}

2010-11-07T19:58:00.000-08:00

"Children come from the Father pure and undefiled,

without inherent taints or weakness. Their souls are as stainless

white paper on which are to be written the aspirations

and achievements of a lifetime."

-David O. McKay

(photo by Ashley)

Halloween-Part Two

2010-11-05T09:57:00.000-07:00

Jessie and my boyfriend Woody

Ward Halloween party
(complete with every Halloween decoration my mother owns of course)

(he doesn't want to hear about it)

all the cute little kidos

Miss America and Dorthy are in the house!

Despite not being able to go Trick-or-Treating, it was a pretty awesome Halloween...
until my car broke down and my parents and I waited 2 hours for a tow truck...

good times.

Crazy Campbell Clan

2010-10-29T12:10:00.000-07:00

"We may not have it all together...but together we have it all."

(my mother may kill me when she sees this...

in that case I will miss you all...xoxo)

Halloween-Part One

2010-10-29T10:49:00.000-07:00

Today Jake's school had a Halloween Parade, complete with plenty of awesome costumes, lots of pictures, marching around the halls (or chillin in a wagon while your teacher pulls you), and of course, trick-or-treating.

We pretty much have to super glue that hat to his head or he will take it off immediatly

Smootching with grandma

(closed eyes and everything...what a pro)

Decisions, decisions...

Are we having fun yet?

(stay tuned for Halloween Part 2...

I will be in costume for this one...

I know your killing over in excitment)

Conference Trip

2010-10-07T12:27:00.000-07:00

Hola mi amigos!!

I realize it's been quite some time since I posted, and my only excuse is that I have no camera...

usually I use the parentals but "someone" decided to go and lose the memory card,

and therefore we haven't taken any pictures in a while...

which is a total bummer because this past weekend was full of amazing memories

that I wish I could have stored somewhere other than my brain.

But I will try to do this post justice using only words to capture the

essence of just how awesome this weekend really was.

Thursday

-flew to SLC, Utah

Friday

-Went to Salt Lake Temple

-shopping

-relaxing

-site seeing

-Dinner @ "The Roof"

(if you've never been you must go before you die...it's amazing...expensive, but amazing)

-Joseph Smith movie @ the Memorial Bldg.

(cried my eyes out)

-Dance @ Studio 600

(not so much worth the $10 bucks we paid to get in)

Saturday

-General Conference

(Kandice and I were lucky enough to sit about 12 rows

from the front thanks too Uchdtorf's body guard who is a

family friend of the Smith's and Winn's)

-Work the corner haggling people for tickets

(quite an experience...let me tell ya)

-more shopping

(surprising, I know)

-Dinner @ Zuppa's

(Utah's version of Corner Bakery)

-games, swimming, ice cream, staying up way to late, etc...

Sunday

-more haggling people for tickets

(we held up a sign that said "Will Choose the Right for Tickets")

-General Conference

-Reunion of family and friends...

Brad, Kellie, Dane, Holly, Dave, Shelley...

-group photo

-ward testimony meeting

Monday

-"California here I come,

right back where I've started from"

(I could barely wait to see Jake)

I was so lucky to get to go on this trip with the singles ward...

it was the most spiritual, uplifting, fun, sleep deprived, awesome,

rewarding weekend I've had in quite some time.

Favorite Quote from Conference:

"We become what we want to be, by consistently being what we want to become."

-Elder Scott

Reminiscing...

2010-10-04T21:04:00.000-07:00

Found this lovely gem while going through some old photos today...

enjoy.

It's the most WONDERFUL time...of the year...

2010-09-12T19:57:00.001-07:00

Autumn is pretty much my favorite time of the year...

despite the fact that I live in California (the land of no seasons),

& I don't see the colors change as much as I would in say,

Utah or Oregon... there are still so many more reasons

why I love this time of year:

*fresh starts

*General Conference (I get to go this year...yay!)

*football games...need I say more?

*perfect weather

*sweaters

*picnics in the park

*Holiday's

*Family get-togethers

*nature

*fall fashion

Happy Autumn! =)

Diving...it's harder than it looks

2010-09-12T12:50:00.000-07:00

Somewhat inspired by a good friend...

I have decided to start doing some things in my

life that I've kind of always wanted to do,

but just never really got around to doing for whatever reason...

(a bucket list--so to speak)

up first on the list:

Taking DIVING lessons!

(springboard diving that is...not scuba-I'd rather die)

Anywho...I'm taking a diving class @ Cypress College

and my coach is non other than Ashley's old diving coach

(who is awesome)...

how cool is that?

(this may or may not be an Olympic Gold Medalist and not me)

ps...little bro Brendan is also taking the class
and is already been picked to be on the school's div team!
yay Brendan!!

pss...at the beginning of this crazy idea of mine
I made a list of all the dives I wanted to accomplish.
Not gonna lie...that list is somewhat modified,
and by modified I mean all the hard dives taken off,
due to my recent "smack" on the high dive
(which left welts and bruises on my thigh for a week).
But don't worry...I'm no wuss...
these are the dives I still plan, aka: hope, to accomplish before the class is over:

-front full twist
-back one and a half (on 1 meter)
-back dive pike
-reverse dive
-front one and a half (on 3 meter)
-front two and a half (on 3 meter)
-inward one and a half

and some that I've luckily already accomplished:

-front one and a half (1 meter)
-inward dive
-front dive tuck/pike
-dive off 5 meter

(stay tuned for some more things on the "bucket list")

2010-09-12T12:27:00.000-07:00

"A happy family is but an earlier heaven."

-George Bernard Shaw

...a few members of our "heaven" are missing :(

Step by Step...Day by Day

2010-09-12T11:52:00.000-07:00

Jake's development is continually improving daily...

(I'm a very happy mom)...

(I'm sure the 5 hours of preschool a day(25 a week),

and 10 hours of extra therapy a week

might have something to do with it)

But he can now understand (and do) all these things

without being shown:

-shut the door

-clap your hands

-play piano

-wave hi/bye

-give kisses

-were going to say a prayer (he puts hands together)

-patti-cake (he claps hands/raises arms up)

-spider song (puts fingertips together like the song)

-were going on the bus

-come down the stairs (walks down while holding rail)

-blow farts on Chelsey's arm (it's a long story)

Jake will do these signs if you ask him to:

-more

-please

-bye

-cracker

-milk

-want

-all done

-piano

I know it may not seem like a lot...

but it's a huge improvement from just a few months ago.

A few days ago I met with Jake's preschool teachers/therapists

and they said Jake is the most social kid ever,

loves to interact with the adults, but could care less about the kids,

can't sit still for two seconds,

rocks out whenever he hears music,

and has the biggest appetite they've ever seen...

sounds about right.

2010-08-29T17:58:00.000-07:00

" Children are like mosquitoes. The minute they stop making a noise,

you know they're getting into something." -anonymous

NieNie

2010-08-15T18:16:00.000-07:00

A while back Ashley told me about a woman from Utah who had miraciously survived a devastating plane crash with her husband that left her entire body severally burned. Her name is Stephanie Nielson & she has a blog (The NieNie Dialogues) which shares her story and her very different life now. She is truly amazing. She inspires me to be a better, more thoughtful, Christlike person everytime I read her blog. My life doesn't seem as hard, and my trials seem weak in comparison to hers. Also she has a video on lds.org under "Mormon Messages" called "My New Life" that is really neat. Check it out...p.s. you will cry your eyes off

2010-08-15T18:09:00.000-07:00

"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence.

Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent.

Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.

Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.

Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

The slogan "press on " has solved and always will solve the

problems of the human race." -Calvin Coolidge

2010-08-11T14:18:00.000-07:00

"You were born an original. Don't die a copy." -John Mason

It's a Nice Day for a...White Wedding

2010-08-08T17:49:00.000-07:00

So little bro Bradley up and decided to get married...

& we couldn't be happier with his choice...

my new sister-in-law Kellie is awesome

The happy couple

crazy sibs

the whole fan damily...well pretty much

...cousins...

Jake unfortunatly wasn't able to be at the wedding

because he had the chicken pox...but we were

able to get a few pics before the reception

happy bridesmaids

party time!

yay for weddings!

2010-08-08T17:39:00.000-07:00

" The most wasted of all days is

one without laughter." -E.E. Cummings

Just Another Day In Paradise...

2010-07-30T21:42:00.000-07:00

I think the pictures speak for themselves...

this is my paradise...

(pics by Ash...she's amazing)

Express Yourself

2010-07-26T16:56:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder what kids are thinking when you see their facial expressions in pics?...

I do.

Especially my own child who can't express himself in words yet...

he tells me a lot just by a certain face he makes.

Which is why I've decided to share some of my insight (3 years worth)...

since I'm pretty sure I've somewhat mastered the art of face reading

(ever seen the show "Lie to Me" ?)...

I so wish I could have that job...

anywho...

this is the interpretion of what these little ones are thinking

as my sister and I tried desperatly to get some good snapshots of ALL 3 of them...

(as you'll see later, that's easier said than done)

"Being tickled to death by Chelsey is oh, so much fun!"

"Just take the stupid picture already

before my smile gets any cheeiser"

Jake: "Why is this chick strangling me?"

Aubrey (left): "I wonder if grandma knows there's a bee on her"

Brooklyn (right): "This is about as fun as watching snow melt..."

Jake: "Dang this chick really likes me."

Jake: "Maybe if I close my eyes really tight these

crazy girls all over me will disapear..."

Aubrey: "I wonder if Jake knows there's a spider about to crawl on him."
Jake: "How yooouu doing?"
Brooklyn: "Are we done yet?"

Jake: "Nope...still not working..."

Sometimes...

2010-07-14T14:41:00.000-07:00

Apologies again for not keeping up on the crazy events of our life...

I've been feeling a little like the weather these past few weeks...

(sad and gloomy)

But it's bright and sunny now (finally July-like)

and I've piped up too-thanks to good friends and family keeping me in check...

Sometimes we have to let someone go...even though it breaks our heart a little...

Like sending my special, sweet, little boy off on a bus to preschool

(with a bunch of strangers)

where I can't be with him, or know what he's doing, or if he's ok...

Like letting an amazing guy walk out of my life...

and wishing so badly that I could bring him back...but knowing that I can't...

Sometimes we just have to trust that it's for the better

and that everything will work out in the end...

Party Time!!!

2010-06-28T10:33:00.000-07:00

Last night we had a family birthday party for Jake

(cause I'm a slacker--again--and I didn't plan a birthday

party for him--you know the kind with kids,

and games, and food--oops...maybe next year)

my intentions were good...but nothing fancy this year I'm afarid

he was more interested in the fire than blowing

out candles...so mom had to help

dont' let the face fool you...he LOVES cake

note to self: Jake + cake + icecream = big mess

that is one happy boy...

Ahh...the good old days...

2010-06-25T14:35:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun posting old pics that I thought I'd add a few more...

The little baby is my brother Brad who is getting married in a few weeks to our sweet friend Kellie Winn...we couldn't be happier for them...

Me and Brad on Grandpa Campbell's lap...

Apparently, I didn't like to wear pants back then...

Ashley, Brad, & me...who knows what the heck Ashley has in her hand...

Ok, now I want a baby...

Happy Birthday Jake!

2010-06-20T23:25:00.000-07:00

I can hardly believe it's been three years since this beautiful boy came into my life and changed it for the better...

I love him to death and could not imagine life without him...

hApPy BiRtHdAy jAkE!!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

2010-06-20T22:54:00.000-07:00

My DAD is the best...

One thing I love about him that anyone who knows him knows he has is his many funny sayings...he is famous for them...and I wanted to share a few...

"I'd rather sandpaper a bobcat's butt in a phone booth..."

"That's much too good for you"

"Ladies and gentleman, take my advice...pull down your pants...and slide on the ice."

"No one wants to be the tallest midget."

"Wake up and pee, the world's on fire."

"I'm glad you got a chance to see us."

"That's enough for me, but what's everyone else gonna eat?"

"I think they're putting people in jail for that."

"Smoke um' if you got um"

Happy Father's Day

Ha Ha...Very Funny

2010-04-19T15:35:00.000-07:00

Any one else's kids laugh so hard they fall over???(please say yes)
Anywho...of course he only did that when I wasn't videoing but it was pretty hilarious...sorry you missed it.
This is close enough...

For the Record...

2010-02-25T14:15:00.000-08:00

The two videos I put up are NOT the same...

just wanted to clear that up.

Now go watch the other one you thought was the same :)

Sisters...

2010-02-20T16:57:00.000-08:00

"A perfect sister I am not, but thankful for the ones I've got."

-unknown

So Close...

2010-02-20T12:11:00.000-08:00

Jake is getting so close to walking...he has taken about 6 steps on his own and gets better every day at balancing and standing on his own. Pretty soon he'll be running around like a crazy boy :)

For Your Viewing Pleasure...

2010-02-20T11:26:00.000-08:00

"Compact Campbell"

2010-02-17T20:44:00.000-08:00

So Jake's new thing lately is to get inside grandma's little decoration thing and just chill in there...

That is until his leg gets stuck in the bottom and he starts screaming for help...

But he has now taken over my old high school nickname "Compact Campbell"

(I was called that because I was so short, not because I locked myself in spaces too small for me to fit into)

But I don't think he minds...

Read All About It...

2010-01-20T13:48:00.000-08:00

So...one of my New Year's Goals is to read more books this year. I feel that since graduating from college I have kind of slacked on keeping up with learning,and I know I should keep up with it. So anywho...here's the list for 2010...and do let me know if you have any other suggestions.

I am almost finished with this one...it's really good, and I can't wait to see the movie!

This will actually be my second attempt at reading this book, but it was a challenge by my Stake President so I'm giving it another go...

This man is a economical genius...loving it so far...

(not sure why there is a blue dot on his eye)

Honestly, it's been a while for this one...

One of my all-time favorite authors (Work & the Glory), his books are seriously addicting...

(for my new teaching calling in church)

Yes, I know, I'm strange...

(but not as strange as the people in this book, let me tell ya...)

Just Another Day In Paradise...

2010-01-17T16:51:00.000-08:00

magazine worthy, don't you think? and yes...I took that

this is the beach in January...don't hate

Brendan's on his way to becoming pro

bracing himself...(he thought he was about to get pooped on by a large seagull)

Fashion Show! Fashion Show! Fashion Show with Jake!

2009-12-31T17:47:00.001-08:00

Just showing off his cute new outfit

future male model right here

how you doing???

2009-12-31T17:22:00.000-08:00

Christmas this year was great! Santa gave Jake plenty of good stuff and we were very blessed. I love this season, spending time with family and friends and remembering the Savior and all he does for us.

These were some pics I just couldn't resist sharing...

Christmas Around the House

2009-12-31T12:12:00.000-08:00

Every year my mom goes above and beyond to make our home all cute and Christmasey.
Hopefully one day my house will be this cute at Christmas time...

One of the Campbell Family traditions is to make gingerbread houses a few days before Christmas...they turned out really good but took almost three hours to make. The one on the left is mine, middle is cousin Callie's, and right one is Chelsey

Some cute home decor

My mom's famous "mini houses" (they only take about 60 hours to set up)

This pic doesn't quite do it justice...but it really is beautiful at night.

I'm Dreaming of a non-white Christmas...

2009-12-17T22:45:00.000-08:00

Our annual family Christmas Party and white elephant gift exchange...fun times as always...Jake got to be baby Jesus(have you ever seen a bigger newborn), and as you can tell he was really excited about the opportunity

my new do

So I attempted taking Christmas pics with Jake...I got ONE decent pic out of about 35! Getting Jake to hold still for more than 5 seconds is darn near impossible.

This Week's Highlights...

2009-11-27T15:46:00.000-08:00

My sister, nieces, aunt, uncle, and cousins coming down to visit...

My dad passing his pilot exam...he's the real deal now...great job dad!

Disneyland!!! (although over-crowded and extremely hot for late November)

Catching up with old friends...

Only having to work one day this week...leaving more time for this...

and this...

and this...

And of course it just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the annual "Turkey Bowl"

But the biggest highlight of the week was that all my family(except Luke) were able to be here together...

So much to be THANKFUL for...

2009-11-27T11:57:00.000-08:00

~ this beautiful earth
~my loving family
~my job...and a boss who likes me
~pediatric doctors and therapists
~my education
~gymnastics training
~my grandma's cooking
~legs...so I can run off the 5 lbs. I gained this Thanksgiving
~my faith
~silky hand-made blankets
~a warm bed to sleep in & a roof over my head
~my new found friends in the Cypress Park ward
~hot coco
and of course...this little guy:

Hope your Thanksgiving was awesome...
(more pics to follow)

Photo of the Week...make-up

2009-11-19T22:15:00.000-08:00

Since I was a slacker these past few weeks I decided to post two pics...
(for some reason it got cut off a little but you get the idea)

I will no longer complain that:

I have to live at home...

that my bed is too hard...

that my feet are too cold...

my car's heater is broken...

when I can't find the tv remote...

that my clothes are too tight...

Photo of the Week

2009-11-19T21:49:00.000-08:00

One of the reasons I love my job as a gymnastics coach is getting to listen to all the random, funny things kids say. Here's a conversation I had a few days ago with one of my six-year-old gymnasts:

Me: hey Kaitlyn, how did you get to be so flexible?

Kaitlyn: I have a pet snake.

Photo(s) of the Week

2009-10-20T11:53:00.000-07:00

So...I've decided to do a "Photo of the Week" that will either be a "blast from the past" picture or some other photo I think is really neat.

This week's photo: my little sibs Brendan, Braden, and Chelsey rub-a-dub-dubbing in the tub.

They're... Great!

2009-10-02T13:36:00.000-07:00

I think the pictures speak for themselves...Jake does not want to be a tiger for Halloween...sorry grandma.

Finally...Fall is Here

2009-10-02T11:44:00.000-07:00

So today was the first day in several months that it finally felt like southern California instead of the Saharah Desert. I hadn't worn pants or sweatshirts in so long I almost forgot where I had stored them. And since it was my day off, and Jake and I were bored, we decided to go to the park.

Scary Chelsey

2009-10-02T11:03:00.000-07:00

How Do I Love Thee...Let Me Count the Ways...

2009-09-25T23:01:00.000-07:00

1. Your melt my heart, chocolate eyes

2. How patient you are with me when I take you on my ridiculously long shopping excursions.

3. That stubborn, leave me alone while I suck my thumb to comfort myself, face.

4. How you eat everything I put in front of you--even fruits and veges (now how many parents can say their kids do that?)

5. The way your face lights up when you see me after a long separation.

6. How you are ticklish on every square inch of your adorable body...and the hilarious laugh that comes with each touch.

7. Your chubby cheeks, hunky love handles, darling dimples, infectious smile, and sweet spirit.

8. The way you cuddle up with me on the couch when your tried.

9. How much you are learning and growing everyday and patiently enduring through your developmental trials.

10. I love knowing that I get to have you forever...

Ten Things That Make Me Terribly Happy

2009-09-05T22:40:00.000-07:00

1. Jake crawling on top of me in the morning to wake me up and give me kisses.

2. a new outfit...and a couple comments :)

3. family bbq's and pool parties

4. relaxing @ the beach...not a care in the world.

5. a fresh pedicure

6. jamba juice and a good magazine

7. playing with my nieces-Brooklyn and Aubs

8. cuddling up to a movie w/someone you love

9. newborn babies

10. the gospel.

ENDLESS SUMMER...

2009-08-31T12:34:00.000-07:00

backyard bbq's

bonfires

sleeping in

surf contests

road trips

baseball games

laying out @ the beach

snowcones, corn-on-the-cob, & watermelon

Man I'll miss you......

But I'm so looking forward to:

watching BYU footballs games @ my grandparents house

cooler weather

Chelsey's soccer games

beautiful fall colors

The Holiday's

Seeing my sister and nieces

Starting a new path in my life...

Just for Fun

2009-08-31T10:43:00.000-07:00

I am so lucky to have this cute, sweet, fun boy in my life!

You're the best Jake!

Happy Birthday Chelsey!

2009-08-30T22:06:00.000-07:00

So my not so little sister Chelsey turned the big 11 over the weekend and we of course had a pool party for her (and 20 of her crazy friends). My mom went all out as usual on the invitations, decorations, cake, etc. It was a summer/flip flop theme and the colors were bright orange, hot pink, and lime green. It was a blast!

Birthday Girl

these only took about 87 hours to make

my part in the party was making these yummy treats

some pool game fun

My mom's wonderful decorating skills came in handy on the cake and my multi-talented aunt Debbie fashioned the bow in about 30 seconds flat.

the gang

goodie bags

Utah Trip

2009-07-19T13:36:00.000-07:00

Like we do pretty much every summer, our family took a vacation to good old Utah. We had a blast playing family games, shopping, catching up with old friends the Lovelace's, swimming, visiting family, watching Brendan play volleyball, and of course our family tradition of checking out BYU. Here are some of the highlights:

Jake's first time bowling...didn't care too much for it

Aubrey thoroughly enjoying herself

Ashley and I

Temple Open House

Loved the slides

Soooo... cute!

Jake with Grandpa Campbell

Believe it or not, this did not end well.

Classic Jake face...check out that hair

Seven Peaks in Provo

Jake is in the OLYMPICS!

2009-07-03T22:43:00.000-07:00

So a couple of weeks ago Jake had an "Olympics" at his therapy center (ICEC). He won the gold medal for gymnastics...of course...and a silver in volleyball, and the bronze in crawling.

So proud of himself

He made that shirt all by himself

Yeah for Summer!!!!

2009-07-03T22:30:00.000-07:00

Jake's 2nd Birthday

2009-06-22T14:36:00.001-07:00

Jake's birthday fell on Father's Day this year but we celebrated it on Saturday with my family. Jake had a blast eating cake and opening up all his cool presents.

Birthday Boy!

Not as exciting as last year, but hey

thoroughly enjoying his cake

It's my party...and I'll cry if I want to (he ran out of cake)

Jake with uncle Brad

giving Brad's girl friend Kellie a smooch

very interested in his presents

what the ?

Just For Fun...

2009-06-14T22:00:00.000-07:00

I was going through some old photos the other day of my siblings and I when we were little...I love doing that for some reason, and these were some of my favorites:

Braden with baby Chelsey

Little bros Brendan and Braden--love the classic wave

little sis Chelsey (around age 4-Catalina Island)

Me (around age 3)

Brittany, Ashley, and baby Brad

Brittany, Brad, Ashley, Brendan

Me and Ashley...I wouldn't let her suck her thumb so that's why I am grabbing her hand, and that's also why she's not too happy about it.

"Mini Me"

2009-06-14T21:21:00.000-07:00

Everyone is always telling me how much Jake looks like my little brother Braden, and I never really realized how much it was true until I was going through some old pics of Braden the other day and found these...see for yourself the resemblance.

BRADEN

JAKE

BRITTANY, BRADEN, & ASHLEY

The Future Jake

He looks a little bit like me doesn't he?

Photo Shoot

2009-06-14T17:57:00.000-07:00

"How YOU doing?"

American Boy

checking out the flag before ripping it...(don't tell grandma)

he likes to live life on the edge

And the Winner Is...

2009-06-13T22:20:00.000-07:00

So the World's Worst Mom Contest is this week and let me tell you why I SUCK at life and deserve to win the award...ok so my child is sick and so I go to the store to get some cough medicine and come back and open the bottle up only to find out it's for kids 6 and up. Lovely. (I'm fairly certain they don't make cough syrup for 2 year olds.)

Then yesterday Jake developed red SPOTS all over his legs and arms (it looks a little like hives) and I haven't the slightest clue how to get rid of them or if it's a big problem. So did I call the doctor like most normal, good parents would? ...no.

And lastly...Jake's birthday (the BIG 2) is in a week and I have NOTHING, and I mean nothing planned for it. So don't feel bad if you didn't get an invitation...cause no one did. Nor do I have a present or anything. It's a good thing he doesn't know or care too much that his mom is a big dork. I am such a slacker lately. What the crap is wrong with me?

Swing...Swing...Swing

2009-05-31T20:09:00.000-07:00

Why do kids get such pleasure out of watching people hurt themselves? Jake got a new swing this week and mostly just chills and relaxes in it, that is, unless you stand in front of him and let him kick you...then it's hilarious to him. (Sorry if this video makes you sick).

Finally...

2009-05-30T12:22:00.001-07:00

So...I finally got an I-Pod! I love it--it's great...everyone should have one.

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2009-05-16T22:13:00.000-07:00

Scrapie-scrap

2009-05-16T17:40:00.000-07:00

So I finally finished Jake's scrapbook(or the first one anyway)...this is only a few...more to come(I have been having computer problems so this is taking longer than expected. Enjoy!

Our Adventures in Iowa-land...

2009-04-19T14:05:00.000-07:00

We are currently on vacation in Des Moines with crazy cousins Brooklyn and Aubrey. Click here for a full detailed account of all the trouble we've been stirrin'.

"KISSIN JAKE"

2009-04-10T22:00:00.000-07:00

eyes open and everything

is this how you do it mom?

sweet aunt Chelsey

high five

Jake is a ladies man in training...he loves giving people kisses. Anytime you ask for one you'll get it(and occasionally a little more than you bargained for)

We're Back!

2009-04-04T22:04:00.000-07:00

Apologies for the tremendous amount of time it's been since I've update my blog. As some of you may know, I am working for my dad during the tax season and have been very busy. Finally I was able to snap some pics at Cypress High's Volleyball game and Chelsey's soccer game. Jake loves watching his uncle and aunt in action!

GO CYPRESS!!

2009-04-04T21:29:00.001-07:00

Never a dull moment at Brendan's volleyball games

Bend it like Chelsey

2009-01-18T16:28:00.000-08:00

This weekend Chelsey (Jake's aunt)played in her playoff soccer game for the AYSO championship. Unfortunately they lost 3-1 but Chelsey made a goal and Jake watched intently as she raced down the field to score. He even tried a few of his own tricks.

My Brown Eyed Boy

2009-01-17T17:24:00.000-08:00

IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED...

2009-01-11T21:44:00.000-08:00

Give up...it's not worth it.

A few weeks ago we attempted a family picture since Ash and Luke were down, but as you can tell, it didn't work out so well. (Jake's not a huge fan of getting his picture taken)

oh my!

not quite

almost

good enough

A Fun Day at the Park

2009-01-11T21:11:00.000-08:00

Jake had a blast with his cousins Brooklyn and Aubrey at the park by our house. He gets a little freaked out by the swings at first, but after a minute he loves it.

Technical Difficulities

2009-01-03T21:39:00.000-08:00

So...sorry it's been forever and a day since I've updated our blog-we having been having Internet problems here at the Campbell home these past several weeks and even though I am on here now, I'm still not able to access pictures! So bear with me and don't leave, I promise I'll be back soon...

By the way...Christmas this year was really great! My sister and brother-in-law and their two kids got to come down from Iowa and we had a lot of fun with them. Jake got everything he wanted and needed and then some. The only downfall to the holiday was that Jake had another seizure on New Year's Day. It was a lot worse than his first one but he is doing just fine now. I'm am so blessed to have him as part of my family.

Tagged by Ashley

2008-11-12T12:56:00.000-08:00

Six Random Things...

1) If I could live anywhere my little heart desired it would be right on the beach. Preferably in a mansion, but I'd take whatever I could get.

2) I can't whistle. Never been able to and probably never will be.

3) I enjoy researching and studying about different serial killers (I know I'm weird, it's just very interesting to me)...if fact my dream job would to be a criminal profiler for the FBI.

4) The clothes in my closet are color ordered. It drives me crazy if they get mixed up.

5) I walked when I was only 8 months old. Too bad the age you start walking at has nothing to do with your skills later on in life :)

6) I made it through college without getting a single "F" (which is really good for me because I'm not the best student).

Blast from the Past

2008-11-12T09:51:00.001-08:00

Brand Spankin' New

a couple days old

1 week old

1 month (with cousin Brooklyn)

3 months

4 months

5 months

6 months

7 months

The Many FACES of JAKE

2008-11-11T20:46:00.000-08:00

the "it wasn't me" face

the "I dare you to pull my thumb out"

the "what were you thinking" face

the "can a kid get some food around here" face

the "can we go now" face

the "I'm so over this" face

the "life is great" face

the "dude let me sleep" face

8 Things...

2008-11-02T14:15:00.000-08:00

8 T.V. Shows I Watch:

Prison Break
Dancing with the Stars
24
Forensic Files
American Idol
CSI
The Office
Without a Trace

8 Favorite Restaurants :

BJ's
Quiznos
Claim Jumper
El Polo Loco
CPK
Taco Surf
Souplantation
Corner Bakery

8 Things That Happened Yesterday :

Watched my sister Chelsey score 5 out of 6 goals in her soccer game
Stayed up late (since we got an extra hour)
Played the piano
Cheered my team (BYU of course) on to victory!
Gave Jake a much needed bath
Talked to an old friend
Taught a cheerleader how to do a back flip
Made a budget

8 Things I'm Looking Forward to :

Jake walking (yes, I know I'm crazy)
Pay day
The holidays
Going to the gym
Seeing my neices again
Jake saying "mama"
The day I don't have to work anymore
The future

8 Things I Wish For:

Jake to be healthy and strong
My own place
For all my family to live close to each other
To be better at interior design
Meet the Prophet
A car that functions properly
A trip to Hawaii
A really nice camera

Being Superman Is No Easy Task

2008-11-02T00:12:00.000-07:00

HaLLoWeeN!!!!

2008-11-01T23:40:00.000-07:00

So... Tired

2008-11-01T23:02:00.000-07:00

Last week Jake had to get another EEG test done and therefore had to be sleep deprived before we went at 2 pm. So as I'm sure any of you mother's know, by lunch time he was pretty tired from not taking his morning nap. Apparently he just couldn't take it anymore, and I just didn't have the heart to wake him.

Tagged By Ashley

2008-10-30T11:26:00.000-07:00

I have to answer all questions in ONE word:

1)Where is your cell phone? diaperbag
2)Your hair color? blonde
3)Your mother? superwoman
4)Your father? genius
5)Your favorite thing? beach
6)Your dream last night? peaceful
7)The room your in? bonus
8)Your hobby? scrapbooking
9)Your fear? unprepared
10)Your dream/goal? house
11)Where do you want to be in 6 years? living
12)Where were you last night? work
13)What your not? quiter
14)One of your wish list items? convertible
15)Where you grew up? BYU
16)The last thing you did? hair
17)What you are wearing? makeup
18)Your t.v.? static
19)Your pet? nope
20)Your computer? slow
21)Your mood? content
22)Missing someone? always
23)Your car? clean
24)Something you're not wearing? shoes
25)Favorite store? Target
26)Your summer? Awesome
27)Love someone? Jake
28)Favorite color? Yellow
29)Last time you laughed? hour
30)Last time you cried? monday

Bend It Like Beckam

2008-10-30T10:38:00.000-07:00

While my parents were in Mexico, they picked up these cute little soccer outfits for Jake, Brooklyn, and Aubrey. They loved watching our little super star, Chelsey in action.

Photo Shoot

2008-10-30T10:08:00.000-07:00

Usually Jake is not very good at holding still when getting his pictures taken, but this time we got lucky.

Brad Comes Home!!

2008-10-30T09:22:00.000-07:00

After two years on his mission to Mexico City, Mexico, Jakes uncle who he has never seen before finally comes home. What a reunion it was!

Jake is 15 months old

2008-09-24T23:13:00.000-07:00

Wow! Crazy how fast times flies when you have a kid. I can't believe he is already 15 months old. Here are some of Jakes likes and dislikes now:

Fav's:

-apples
-his thumb
-music
-his "Woody" doll (he is Jake's buddy)
-cookies
-jogging w/mom
-his silky blue blankie
-cuddling
-Baby Einstein
-looking @ himself in the mirror
-car rides
-Disneyland
-his idol Brooklyn
-cheerios

Not so fav's:

-hats
-doctor visits
-bibs
-drinking from a sippie cup
-shoes
-people touching his face
-anything cold or sour

Luckily for me, the likes outweigh the dislikes.

Playtime with Chelsey

2008-09-13T21:51:00.000-07:00

Does anyone else think Jake needs a haircut?

Jake finally crawls!!!!!!!

2008-09-07T19:42:00.000-07:00

After much anticipation, Jake is finally learning how to crawl. We are soooo... excited as you can probably guess. :)

Jake's b-day

2008-07-26T15:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics from Jake's birthday that I forgot to put up here...

2008-07-26T15:24:00.000-07:00

2008-07-26T15:14:00.000-07:00

2008-07-26T15:04:00.001-07:00

this picture makes me laugh everytime I see it.

Jake's Sad Day

2008-07-21T21:45:00.000-07:00

While on a family vacation in Utah for the fourth of July, I awoke one morning to find Jake having a seizure. We took him too the hospital where they did a CT scan and a chest x-ray, and then decided he needed to be air lifted to Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City. There he had a spinal tap, EEG, and a MRI, but unfortunatly the doctors were not able to determine why Jake had a seizure. We will soon be going to a pediatric neurologist here in California who will hopefully be able to get Jake the help he needs. Watching Jake go through everything he had to was the worst experience of my life, but it was good to know I had lots of family and friends supporting us. Thank you all so much for the calls and prayers in our behalf...

Jake's Special Visitors

2008-07-20T22:38:00.000-07:00

Although being in the hospital was nothing short of horrific, our time spent there seemed to go faster and be better when family came to visit. Especially when Jake's cousin's Brooklyn and Aubrey came. Brooklyn was very confused at why Jake was locked in a cage with tubes coming out of his body, but she was so sweet and gave him plenty of hugs to make him feel better.

Jake and uncle Brendan

2008-06-22T16:39:00.001-07:00

Jake's aunt and uncles love playing with Jake (in fact, every night Brendan, Braden, and Chelsey fight over who gets to sleep with him). They especially like tickling him cause his laugh is so cute. Sometimes they get a little carried away though as you'll see.

Jake Turns One!!!!!

2008-06-22T16:28:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Jake turned a year old. It has gone by so... fast. He is growing up so quick and getting smarter and cutier every day. He was pretty funny eating his cake and icecream at his b-day party. He loved the cake and devored a whole piece by himself, the icecream on the other hand took a while to get used to because it was a little cold for him.

Little Stud

2008-06-10T20:46:00.000-07:00

Jake started doing this thing when he smilies where he squints his eyes a lot...it's soooo cute and I finally was able to get him doing it on camera. However, I apoligize that this video is a little bit long(hopefully you guys don't get bored), and my little bro is the camera man so that's why it's a bit shakey. Also, Jake has been shaking his head NO a lot when he doesn't want a certain food, or when you ask him questions like if he's going to be a good boy, etc., and it's pretty cute but of course when I put him in front of the camera he doesn't do it. I'll keep trying though.

Bath Time!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-28T11:46:00.000-07:00

I just love baths! Splashing around in warm water with my toys is the best. I'd take one everyday if I could.

Jacob Bradley

2008-05-03T15:20:00.001-07:00

B-day: June 21st, 2007

Weight: ~16 lbs. (10 mths.)

Height: 25 inches (10mths.)

My favorites:

my thumb

bananas

being warm

cuddling

my mom

strawberries

mohawks

baths

eating my toes

Least fav's:

people touching my face

being cold

peas

being on my stomach