Happy 2nd Birthday Jeff!!!

I can't believe Jeff is 2 years old today. It's amazing how fast time really does fly by. I feel like Nick & I were just on our way to the hospital to have him that cold January morning, and how the c-section kept getting more and more delayed because of all of the emergencies. But at 12:51 Jeffrey greeted us with a nice loud scream and our lives were changed forever! He's so much bigger now then he was than!!!

Jeff the day he was born.

We had a great day to say the least! Mom took Jeff out to the plant so Nick & I could have lunch together with him, since neither of us could take the day off. It was great getting to spend some quality time with him like that. Jeff of course got a forklift ride, which I think was his favorite part...he loves those things! It amazes me how he knows and understands how it all works and what levers to press to make the machines do certain things...

I got off work and headed to get him some balloons for this birthday, then got home and Jeff & I took off to deliver the basketballs to Nick for practice, Jeff got to stay for a little bit and I ran to the library to get some new books. Back to St. Joe's to get Jeff, then we headed home to wait for everyone to get there so we could eat dinner. We were suppose to have Myles, but mom wanted to try out her new stove so we had a beef roast, carrots and mashed potatoes instead. Everyone liked it and it was so yummy.

Jeff enjoyed opening presents...he's getting to be a pro at taking off the wrapping paper. Wonder what it will be like next year? Not rushing it though. He was spoiled rotten by my family. Grandma & Grandpa renewed his zoo pass and got him an animal sweatshirt, which he'll love wearing. Nick & I got him more of the GeoTrax stuff, but I think he's to little for what we got for him. And Uncle John & Aunt Steph got him a mini wheel barrel so he can help out in the yard! It was perfect and very much appreciated. After presents we did cake and icecream, well the girls and Jeff did it...they guys were busy putting together the wheel barrel! It was so nice to be able to celebrate with everyone.

Starting to open his presents, he was so excited.

Wonder what's in the big box??

A Wheelbarrel...Thanks Uncle John & Aunt Steph!

The Boys putting it together...yes it took all 3 of them!

Aunt Steph & Jeff

Excited to blow out his candles

Already figuring the thing out.

Uncle John, Jeff & Aunt Steph

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Stultz Birthday Party for Jeff

Today we went down to Tiffin to celebrate Jeff's birthday with Nick's side of the family. We decided it would be nice for them to spend some time with Jeff without my family there. Of course when I plan these things, I forget how much work is actually involved, but I'd do anything for my little man, so no complaining. We had a great time though! We left Toledo around 9 and got down there at a decent time. Lauren & Howard were already there so we got to spend a few minutes without a lot of people around. It was great getting to see how big Luke is getting. I miss Jeff that age, but I'm glad that Jeff is able to communicate with me, makes life so much easier.

All in all we had a great time, and I think the pictures speak for themselves. Uncle Howard made Jeff a mini corn hole game, it's so awesome, I love it. I think Nick is looking forward to playing with it more than Jeff!

Brothers & Boys
Nick, Jeff, Howard & Luke

3 Generations of Stultz Men
Nick, Jeff, Grandpa, Luke & Howard

Nick with Luke & Jeff

Jeff's Michigan Corn Hole... how cute is that?

Digging in and eating his cake!

Loving all of the attention!

Opening some presents from Mom &Dad

Being a goober talking on Paige's cell phone

Loving Cars

I know I've said it before on here, but I'm going to reiterate the fact that Jeff is in love with the movie Cars...I think it's his favorite video out there right now, and considering the fact that we watch it almost every night, I think just states the fact even more. He has come to like when the song "Life is A Highway" comes on...he will dance and act all goofy. I took some video to show you just because I think it's cute, plus I need to remember things like this!

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An Important Day in History

I can't believe that today I will be witnessing this huge monumental step for America. I think it's amazing and it just shows how far we've come in such a short amount of time. I'm getting chills just watching all of this going on. I wish Jeff were older so he could appreciate all of this, what a great history lesson. People all over the world will remember where they were the day that President Obama took office.

I'm not an Obama fan, or I guess I should say I wasn't, and I'm worried about some of the things that could occur from him being in office, but he is our President and I'll support the decisions he makes. Here is to the wonderful event taking place today!

The New TV!

Mom & Dad purchased a new 42inch LCD TV for the house on Sunday and it was delivered this afternoon. All 7 of us were sitting around the living room watching the TV tonight...normally that does not happen. It's very nice though, and I'm sure we'll be spending many more evening in there...

Of course the movie we were watching was Cars...Jeff was still up and it's his favorite!

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Time Flies When You Are Having Fun

The weekend has come and gone, like always, but this weekend was filled with lots of stuff going on! A relaxing and quiet weekend...who does that? Friday night started off great, got off work early and went to an eye doctors appointment. Jeff & I made a trip to Meijers to pick up the bookself for his room since it was on sale. Uncle Tim & Aunt Janet came in for the weekend and we had a wonderful evening of sitting around eating some yummy chili and laughing, so much fun!

Saturday morning Nick had a basketball game early...8:30, and considering Jeff normally sleeps until that time, I got him up at 7:50 and hurried out of the house. I didn't want to miss the game, my friend Amanda was actually going to be there so we had to get moving! The boys played great and were behind, but came back to win...go St. Joe's!!!! When we got home, Jeff & I made cupcakes (we are practicing for his birthday ones next weekend,) Nick made phone calls to try and get rid of the entertainment center (ended up going to Nick's parents,) got people to come over to help move the entertainment center...dad changed his mind and wanted it moved on Sunday instead! We put together the bookself, redid Jeff's room, got a phone call to head to Star Diner for lunch so off we went. That place is so good! After lunch Uncle John called to see what Jeff was doing, he needed some help salting a parking lot, so we delivered Jeff to him, and the excitement in Jeff is just worth every second! Uncle John taught him how to lift and lower the dump bed...good lord what this 2 year old knows!!! We had an awesome dinner too...Uncle Tim brought steaks over so we had a big party. Jeff even got his own 8oz filet...does this boy know how lucky he is?

Jeff learning how to raise & lower the bed of the truck.

We saw this dear in the cemetary before church. Jeff LOVES him.

Sunday was another early day! A nice breakfast, Tim & Janet took off, we got the entertainment center loaded up and off to Tiffin we went. We didn't tell Nick's parents that Jeff & I were coming, figured we'd suprise them. I think they liked seeing their grandson and I know Jeff had a great time with all of his cousins. It was so nice having all of the guys around to help get the entertainment center in the house, of course their tv didn't fit so Ruthann and Nick went off to get a new tv. There house looks really nice with the new setup, and the important thing is they like it too!!!

Jeff was so excited to ride in Joe's truck down to Tiffin!

Jeff wearing daddy's high school football helmet.

Jeff "playing" the Wii (he took a telephone and was pretending to play like Nick & Kyleigh...very cute)

When we got home, mom & dad had boughten 2 new tvs, a new tv stand, stove and mircowave...the new tv's are so awesome. We watched the Steeler's game on it last night. I'm anxious for the new one to be delivered today...tonight's tv viewing should be fun!

Freezing Temps!

Oh my goodness it's so cold outside...my computer is reading -10 right now and lord only knows what the wind chill is out there. It hasn't been this cold in who knows how long, all schools were canceled here today, those are the days I wish I were a teacher!

I'm so happy it's the weekend though! That means 2 whole days of time with Jeff and who could resist thoses? I love that little boy so much. Today when I got home I had a few minutes to sit down, but only a few because then he was up and ready to play. When I walked in his room to get him he had this huge grin on his face, it just melts my heart! I love that I can't do anything without him right next to me, he's a momma's boy that's for sure. I'm the only one who can sit by him when he eats, he likes me to give him a bath and put him to bed, he can't stay with dad if mom has to run an errand, he's right there with me.

Tonight we went to Meijers, yes I took him out in this weather, so we could get a bookcase for his room. He has so many books, it was the only option! And while we were there I looked around for a bit and found some CARS items for his room...a Mator pillow which he hasn't put down since I gave it to him, a McQueen light for his room, and then a night light. I know he doesn't need it, and it wasn't in the budget, but I just had to get it for him. He's my little man and I love to spoil him rotten!