Happy 14th Birthday Jeff!

Today (March 18th) is Jeffrey's 14th birthday. I can hardly believe it and can't figure out where the time went and just when did he get taller than me? Let me tell you a little bit about my boy!

Jeff's birthday was supposed to be April 29th, but he couldn't wait that long to see the world.
I went in for my regular appointment and was shocked to learn I was 5cm dilated and hadn't had one labor pain! I didn't feel great, but I didn't have any real pains. At baby #4 and dilated to 5, the Dr. wasn't taking any chances. He told me to go home, get my stuff together and come to the hospital. I went home called Byron and our good friends, Tom & Vicki and made arrangements. The guys gave me a blessing and off we went. I got hooked up to a pit-drip and waited and waited and waited. After 27 hours and no baby yet, they decided to break my water. So we waited for a room, got in the room, broke my water and out came Jeff with the water, they barely caught him!! The nurses said we should call him Noah because there was so much water!
One really interesting thing did happen, after the placenta was delivered the Dr. told us it was really proteinous (Huh?) and was perfect for the burn unit (huh?). He asked if we would donate it as an organ. (Hmmm....) so at three minutes old, Jeff was an organ donor! Jeff came into the world totally bruised up, he had a traumatic labor and he looked like he had been beat up. He almost instantly turned yellow, his billirubin count was over 50! So, my tiny little 5 lb. baby spent the next 8 days under the lights.

He has always been a happy boy. After three dark brown eyed children, we couldn't believe the blue, blue of his eyes! He had a round little head, sticky out ears and huge blue eyes! He smiled early and walked late (15 months) and I think he learned to talk at about 8 months and hasn't stopped since! Jeff is named for our good friend, "Old" Jeff and his daughter Erin. (Jeffrey Aaron) Citymama was our favorite babysitter when she was growing up and we just love her. She was a big sister and great friend to our kids. We didn't tell her that we were naming our baby for her, it was such a sweet, special moment introducing him to her in the hospital. They have always had a special bond.

Jeff is our most social child, he loves people. He has always loved adults, for his third birthday party all he wanted was his "grown-up" friends. Some of them had children his age so there were a couple of kids too. (Find Celia Fae in the collage)

Jeff loves reality TV, his favorites are Survivor, Amazing Race and American Idol. He also loves music and movies and likes to read. His favorite subject in school is Leadership (that should tell you a lot about him!!) In the summer you can find him in the pool, he's a fish. He doesn't like Scout camp outs, going to bed at night or any food that doesn't include the suffix "ugget...." (He has a limited diet!) He also HATES Geometry. He is going to get carpal tunnel at a very young age because he loves to text message. He is really looking forward to going to Seminary next year (haha...!)

Jeff is also our family cruise director. He is always getting out games and wanting us to play. In the car he loves to have spelling games and mental math. His favorite colors are orange and lime green, (I didn't let him redecorate his room because of this). We call him 'Boy Star Reporter' because he knows everything that happens and doesn't hesitate to report!! He doesn't like snow or road trips so this week's trip to Idaho may kill him. We'll miss him.

We are so thankful for Jeff, he adds spice and spunk to our family. Just about everything I do these days irritates him...(for you young moms, be warned). I can't believe he is taller than I am now and he is changing a little bit every day. He is a sweetie and we all love him tons! Happy Birthday Fefe!!

P.S.: HAPPY 31ST ANNIVERSARY TOM & VICKI!! We love you and are so grateful for your love, support and friendship for all these years. We're thinking eternally!

P.P.S.: We're off to Idaho to meet the boyfriend from Texas. If he doesn't have wings and a halo I'm going to be disappointed!! haha