Staying Busy!

This is just a little bit of what we've been up to. We went to the children's museum again with Angela and her daughter Olivia. My friend Winter and her son Cash were also there. Olivia loved dressing up. She kept trying to get Jocelynn to dress up and finally she gave him. Livy was very happy!

My mom got me a book of activities to do with Jocelynn. Like most toddlers, she gets bored and needs constant stimulation. I'm curious to see what other toddlers are like but Jocelynn gets bored easy. This activity was so fun. I really enjoyed it :) We cut the bottom of the water bottle, attached a washcloth with a rubber band, and put dish soap in a pie tin. She blew in the pie tin and as she stood up it went up with her. She ended up rubbing the bubbles all over herself.

This is baby Gabrielle. Jocelynn loves to visit her and we are so excited to be a part of her life and to watch her grow!

We go to the park often. She loves to run around.

Jewelyn Cid Okamoto Aug. 28 1973-Sept 27 2009

Sept 27, 2009 my friend's wife passed away from giving birth. I didn't find out of her passing until Tuesday Oct. 6th.

Sunday Oct 4th I gave a lesson on Charity. I prepared all week for this talk. I believe when we are asked to give talks or have callings in church they are to help us grow as individuals. Teaching this topic truly prepared me and helped me grow. Charity is the "pure love of Christ." It's kind, compassionate, service, love, forgiveness, etc. Teaching this made me want to make more of an effort to reach out to others. . . to reach out to Phil and his new baby girl Gabrielle.

Phil was my friend at Ontario High School. Before they were married he would often talk about her. Phil is such a kind, humble man and his wife is the same. They just have this sweet spirit about them.

I met Gabrielle Emi Okamoto today. I've made a commitment to be in this child's life! She reminds me a lot of Jocelynn when she was a newborn (lots of hair) and a cute Filipina nose. I don't know why this happened but I do know that I have a testimony that families can be together forever. I have a testimony that our Savior lived and died for us that we can have eternal life. This life on earth is so short and there is so much sadness and heartache. Let's all continue to make an effort to reach out to those we know and don't know. We are brothers and sisters on a journey called life. Let's comfort one another and lift each other up! Please pray for Phil and his daughter Gabrielle. Here's a touching song that someone wrote to Phil about Gabrielle. The site below has a place for donations if anyone is interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-f9S7lAks4

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/gabrielleokamoto

You Tube

Does anyone know how to post a YouTube video on here? Thanks!

Children's Museum

My sister in law, Rachel told me about the Children's Museum in Chino. It's only $3 and adults free. Jocelynn loved it and can't wait to return. The buckets behind her are legos. She would build on the table or wall. There was also a little computer in the corner.

This room had Police motorcycle and fire truck.

Her and Cash playing at the table with all the food.

Tons of food to go shopping! There were also puppets for a puppet show and a space room.

Pumpkin Patch 2009

We went to the Pumpkin Patch this year with the Giles and Salos. We had a lot of fun. It gets me so excited for the holidays! I love pumpkins!

Jocelynn loved the animals.

Goats crack me up because they are so annoying! They just go right up to you and try to eat everything on you.

We rode the tractor at the end of the night and that was fun!

Care Bear Birthday

Jocelynn's birthday party was SAturday and we had such a great time. The first picture was my first attempt at the cake. I was planning to stack the cupcakes and then I had paper that was going to be iced with frosting into a rainbow, then I was going to put care bears all around. It was so frustrating because it was falling over and too heavy so I was able to save it and below is the result. Not what I was going fo but it still turned out cute.

I blew up the care bears and painted them. I think they turned out so cute!

This was at the entrance and bubbles were blowing as they walked under (Thanks to Melinda's bubble machine)

Outside there was play dough and coloring and tons of Grandma's fun toys!

Grandma Lane, Aunt Katrina, and Tyler

Cute Olivia! It's always hard to get a picture of a toddler looking at the camera. The balloons on the floor was a hit!

I rented a movie from the library and my mom had some sticks. The kids loved it! The song was called "Tap your sticks" and they followed along. Jocelynn was so excited following along.

My cute nephew Preston. He was enjoying the party too with his juice and cute mask!

Some of the kids eating at the table.

I was so glad James got this on camera. She was super excited about a gift and the expression shows it all!

I can never get a shot of all of them looking at the camera. :)

Jocelynn and Tyler at the end of the night, enjoying their suckers and surrounded by the care bears. (That morning, I went to my mom's and her neighbor was having a garage sale. There were 4 care bears I got. Isn't that funny?)

It was such a great day! Jocelynn was wonderful and everyone seemed to have a great time!

Jocelynn's 2 year pics

1 year old

It's hard to believe how much she has changed in a year. So much has happened this year. It just feels like yesterday we were getting ready for her 1st birthday. Will time please slow down?

My friend Winter took these pics. www.winterwonderlandphotography.com

She did a great job, especially with a toddler.