April wedding post..

This is a lovely love story, which just started on friendship.. My brother-in-law, Tyler, is 8 years younger than Jay and just got back from his mission last september (2010). He met Chelsea when my in-laws moved here to Omaha 10 years ago, since she was in a different ward but had common friends, and her twin cousins were in his ward. Long story short, they liked each other for a very long time, but never said anything, and Tyler seeing his friend's drama with girlfriends decided to wait to date until after his mission (smart!). After his got back he was just going to work and spend time with family and friends till winter semester when he was planning on going back to school to BYU Idaho, were she was going to as well, and happened to have this fall semester off too. What he didnt know, is that his dad (now bishop) and Chelsea's aunt (our stake Young Women's Pr) were on the move to set these two off to the altar. Each one started commented to each young adult about the other etc.. (They had to have this picture, it says it all!)Well, soon enough there was a dance and she invited him, and from then on.. all we heard was about Chelsea and her family etc... Jay still being on the Island, made things difficult for this lovers to decided near future.. Tyler couldnt wait and proposed on Christmas Eve.. with a little of my artistic help.. and my boys cuteness..

They were a very adorable couple.. I personally give more credit to Chels, since her beauty and sweet smile won in every photo.. They had all kinds of different pictures, but these were some of my favorites.. Who doesnt want shakes now?

Then, they kept thinking about the date.. that they would wait until Jay came home in August.. yeah right. Since she (Chelsea) was done with school and back to her last semester before graduating first by a week than Jay, they decided to still do it in April. So in April 14th, 2011 they tied the knot. Their personalities are sooo fun..

But still, she was a gorgeus bride.. And so the party began..

We knew of a couple who got sealed with their two boys and they were the ages of Samuel and Benjamin now. So we asked if we could borrowed their tuxes.. sooooooooooooooo CUTE!!! We missed JAY in this photo.. sad.. I just couldnt get enough of the boys.. Grandma and Grandpa Jevne came from Wyoming as well, as uncle Dave and June. Auntie Riri and the boys.. and doing her magic on Grandpa's neck.

I spent most of the night going after the kids.. well, Benjamin for a while and then with baby awake, my hands got sore running after my two-year-old. Samuel, got introduced by one of Chelsea's cousins to angry birds and other games. Carla (my mother-in-law) made over 500 suckers in daisy flower shape with 1/4 of jelly beans in the center.. crafty! The boys saw her do them over and over and kept asking for one. We kept saying at the wedding.. So Benjamin's palatte couldnt get enough!

Pretty cake and lovely decorations..

Two families = more fun! (Two mother-in-laws, and Tyler and his new father-in-law)

My boys..

The day before the reception was the sealing at the temple and the dinner.. And the kids loved the yummy food and monkeying around as usual!

Lovely celebration.. Now we are very very excited to have a new auntie! Welcome to the family Chelsea~!

And the neverending official education begins!

My first baby started preschool last August 2011. It doesnt seem that long when I had him on my arms as a baby. I am soo excited for him. He is far beyond his age as far as knowledge, letters, numbers but definitely needs the social aspect of school. I hope he can continue with that great excitement he has for school; especially, when homework is introduced.

Popcorn Drama

Grandma and grandpa have talked to us for a while about some plays where they allow the audience to throw popcorn or money to the villain (the money to anybody who caught it first). So we decided to take the kids to it.

At first they thought more the popcorn was to eat.. so we didn't give it to them till after it started. Here they are waiting for the show to start. (By the way, Samuel decided that mosquitoes wont bit him if he were his soccer socks..)The floors still so clean.. And my boys waiting and waiting since to get those front sits you had to be early.. Even though, some friends were a lot earlier and were saving seat.. Thank you Jim and Cherie.

They explained the rules (throw only popcorn or bills folded for flying purposes), and the play began.. They were pretty confused when they saw people throwing popcorn.. but, then they saw how funny it looked and asked for their bucket. And wouldn't sit much after that.. This video shows it good. Love the expressions of their faces.. so into it:j

These were some of the cast, the hero, the heroin, and the sister.. and the villain.

It was hilarious when people threw money, because they looked like popcorn but as they were performing they kept looking at what was thrown to literally "dive" for it. Sometimes, they got so into it, they forgot their lines for a minute..

The kids sure have a blast and so did we. Since the theater was inside a national park, they also had a big playground just outside of it. So we let the kids burn some energy. Daddy gladly volunteer to take them!The park had big slides and Benjamin was excited to clime it instead of going down.

Then they discover the merry-go-round, and daddy carrying Benjamin helped them push and was having as much fun as the kids in it.

Jay also tried to climb the straight slide.. not a good idea.

Unfortunately, on the way back the shrimp Samuel ate before the play plus the popcorn at the play, and the merry-go-round didn't agree with his stomach so decided to vomit on our way home. Fortunately, he had a little blanket since he was cold, so most of it got on his car seat, clothes and the blanket. We had to get him with car seat and all out of the car to wash.. I wanted to take a picture because he looked so funny but I know he would had felt bad, and embarrassed so I didn't.

We loved it and for sure will go back some other time for another wonderful play and a lot of fun.

This is a freaky but funny picture of two priceless expressions..

Who says that throwing food during a show is not a good form of entertaintment and totally available?!

Happy 30th b-day Daddy and more..

Jay turned 30 on May 26th. All he really asked for was an ice cream cake and a job. Since I can only get the first one, I actually talked to a friend from Church who makes amazing cakes to work with my budget and she came up with this awesome cake! It was yummy too! She did the design as well. We surprised him in the afternoon with it.

Yes, it is a BYU cake but also with basketballs and "jimmer jerseys".

Earlier, he got the kids very excited to have lunch at his favorite fast food place. Not only because it was his birthday but because this particular taco bell let you eat free only on your birthday!Samuel also super enjoyed the idea of eating there! Can you tell how excited he was?

On the other hand, baby was getting a little impatient for his food. I wasn't feeding him fast enough, besides, he was also missing his nap at this point.. I couldn't help laugh at his face.. is hard to tell if he is laughing or crying...

Later we had him do a little scavenger hunt to get his presents... Samuel was excited to help.. one of them was a "teach me how to Jimmer" jersey, which he wore next day. We also got and ice cream cake since he had been asking for one for a year. He chose cream ice cream with strawberries and white chocolate chips.. FYI, make sure to tell them to cut strawberries since we broke a knife trying to cut the cake since whole frozen strawberries become rocks.. And yes, it almost seems as the cake is getting into fire.. it was close. Next year we will use number candles! ;)

Some times after wrestling with the boys, daddy gets so tired out by their endless energy that just decides to stay on the battle field and let the kiddoes snuggle..
Daniel is sure growing.. he doesn't like the grass much, at least not touching his legs but will eat it if left on his reach. Lately Jay carries him on his shoulders when outside and he just loves it!
Besides, he enjoys playing with daddy's short hair.

A month ago was mothers day, and I forgot to post few pictures.. Jay let me sleep in and while feeding the kiddoes, cooked some yummy creeps with strawberry and blueberry filling and bananas as topping.. soooooooooo good. The kiddoes made few drawings too. So this is how they brought breakfast in bed..

Jay cooked my favorite Colombian dish, which is a chicken-potato soup called ajiaco. It was very delicious. I had to have a pictures with my 3 boys.. despite the wind they still showed their personalities. haha Then taking advantage we got a little family pic..Although we missed grandma celebrating mother's day with us , since she left to visit my brother and sister-in-law in Rexburg, ID; we made a poster and got flowers at for her arrival. Benjamin can't get enough cookie monster so.. there he goes.

Happy Mother's and Father's day!

Bitter sweet..

I love this picture! The box of chocolate footballs says "No penalty for holding", isn't that cute and right timing too or what!? With this picture and sweet thought in mind.. we follow with the bitter one:

As many of you know, Jay didn't pass Neuro. At Ross you only have 2 chances to repeat. He used one of the chances when accepted back as a repeater (withdrawled in the middle of 1st semester because of n1H1), and this last one he was repeating 2nd; therefore, no more chances. I got to say we always planned on that possibility but never really thought or believe it would happen. After two years spent on this dream, your first reaction is denial. It was funny though. We found out after lunch. We were on the basement, kids playing and we just sat there on the couch trying to comprehend and start brainstorming on plan Z. Samuel kept asking to play with us but Jay said we were busy, since we needed to talk and make some decisions. Next thing you know he throws a ball at Jay. He reminds him we are busy, and Samuel responded: "But you are not talking anyway, so play with me then!". Almost instantly Benjamin decides to get his wiggles out and starts dancing/jumping/singing at the same time and we just couldn't help it but to laugh. Daniel of course, missed all the action because of his nap. The only thing we were for sure at that moment is that we had each other and the "best" of all is that we were together and now, that wasn't gonna change in the following two weeks. Lots of thoughts and careers came to mind. So far, Nurse Practitioner seems to be the next pursuit. He is applying to the Nursing programs here in Omaha (why move since we are residents of NE and have more than 5 schools he can apply, like Creighton, UNMC, Clarkson, Methodist..). However, he wouldn't start till January 2012. Oh joy, 7 months until then. Fortunately, there are a lot of lab jobs (microbiology) here in Omaha so we don't have to move, and he could work until he starts school again. Furthermore, he could enroll in the ROTC as soon as he is accepted so we don't have to get more loans. Yay!

We are still trying to figure out how everything will work out but either which way we know we will be OK and Heavenly Father will watch over us again. We are still looking at "a horizon of possibilities!"

Meanwhile, the kids are super enjoying daddy. Reading, wrestling, showering.. Benjamin gets very sad every time he is not around (when he is in the shower, or goes outside to get the newspaper) thinking he is leaving again. The other day Jay came up with the egg-shooting-game.. they just about lost it because they were laughing so loud.. By the time I got my camera they were more calm, but still the picture doesn't really tell the moment like the video..

Baby too, has had his fair share of enjoying daddy or being enjoyed by daddy..

The "power flex" sure got giggles out of Daniel.. plus the tickling of daddy too!

Either way, we are hope full, and continue to thank Heavenly Father for our boys, and our many blessings.

In a way, I think is was being so hard on all of us that may be that is why we needed to be together regardless of the sacrifices made.

It is so good to know this is just a small part of the big picture of eternal life. Yes, we are here to be tested and to have experiences, and we sure and having many! We are so glad and blessed to have my in-laws and their unconditional hospitality and support. This would be A LOT harder if we were living somewhere else, paying rent, etc..

Conclusion: We can be tested, just smile and think on all your best options as you enjoy with your loved ones.