Book Tag

The rules...1. Pick up the nearest book (at least 123 pages).

2. Open to page 123.

3. Find the fifth sentence.

4. Post the fifth sentence on your blog.

5. Tag 5 people.

So what insightful knowledge does the fabulous Jo Frost have for taming our children (and who also needs to pay a special visit to the Whiting Home) on page 123??? Drum roll please....... "Breast milk is designed by nature to give a baby exactly what she needs: the right amount of fat, carbohydrate and protein, along with vitamins, minerals and important antibodies that boost her immune system at a time when otherwise she would be most velnerable to infection." So there you have it.....(breast) milk does a (little) body good! Now I can flip past the "Feeding babies" section and delve into the "How to Tame the Wild Beasts" section of the book!!!

Thanks Dawn for the tag!!! Now I tag : Amy, Rayna, Jaymi, Julie, and Mom!!!

Wii Boxing Champ

It's official....Crew is our Wii Boxing Champ!!! When Mom breaks a sweat in the 1st round, Crew is just getting warmed up. When Dad is short of breath in round three, Mr. JCrew is ready. And when our (Jason & I) arms are sore the next day, Crew is ready to put his title on the line for another go around at the Wii Boxing Championship in the Whiting home!!! Hate to admit it BUT guess you were right about this one Big J (I secretly LOVE the Wii.)

The "Road Warriors" win the Super Bowl

New York Giants Win Superbowl LXII, 17–14 Over New England Patriots. The New York Giants ended the New England Patriots' perfect season beating the Pats 17–14 with a last-minute touchdown in Superbowl LXII. The Giants won the day with an Eli Manning touchdown pass with 35 seconds left in the final period. The Giants held out against the Patriots' final onslaught, and the wild card Giants went into the history books as the team that kept the Patriots from entering the record books with a perfect season.The New England Patriots, after a perfect season in which they were eventually able to break down any opponent and dominate, found themselves faced with an even opponent in the New York Giants in Superbowl LXII. Brady and the Patriots fought back brilliantly, trying to get in range for a game-tying field goal, but the clock, the field position, and the Giants' determination shut the Pats down.

We Thank Thee Oh God for a Prophet

Gordon B. Hinckley

1910-2008

As many of you all know our dear beloved prophet Gordon B Hinckley has passed away on Sunday.Well this is my chance to tell the world how grateful I am for such an amazing man to be in our lives. I too have shed many tears, but tears of comfort and joy.... ...he is now home, and reunited with God our Heavenly Father and his dear wife. Today, we all know that this is one of the biggest days in history, one of the greatest reunion's of all time! We love you President Hinckley, and we will miss you... ... but go on home, go on home!

13.1M

One New Years Resolution down hundreds more to go. Last weekend I participated in the P.F.Changs Marathon & 1/2 Marathon run in Phoenix. Why did I do it? Well my answer is this, why wasn't I doing this sooner!?! I have held myself back for the past several years thinking that I was doing my "job", being the mom, the wife, the cook, the maid, etc.etc.etc., then it FINALLY hit me, I wasn't satisfied with the title of "ordinary mom" I had cut myself out of the equation and had forgotten to take care of me. So with '08 in view I started training for the new me. Finding that person I once was. Running the 1/2 Marathon was so much more personal than just "running a 1/2 marathon." It meant that this is the year I FINALLY get rid of the "baby weight", FINALLY get a few girlfriends to just laugh with, FINALLY not to sweat the small stuff, because it really is just "small stuff." and the resolutions just go on. The 1/2 marathon was awesome. Over 30,000 participants ran/walked the marathons. (only 9,000 ran the full marathon some 21,000 ran/walked the 1/2 marathon) We were given 4 hours to complete the 13.1 miles or we would be wheeled across the finish line. My only goal - not to be the one "wheeled" across the finish line! I really surprised myself at how well I did. My estimated arrival time to finish was 3:45:00 and my official arrival time at the finish was 3:16:11. Emotions ran high I as I saw my husband and boys in the stands cheering me on at the finish. Were did I get the umph I needed at the end to finish? Well I like to think it was from them. For them, for me, for the experience, I DID IT! And I now know that I can do it, anybody can. Now I am looking forward to run #2 (running together w/ BIG J), Pat's Run, benefiting the Pat Tillman Foundation in April. So IF any of you are interested check it out @ http://www.patsrun.com/.

Thanks Jason for helping me reach my goals. For early mornings, late nights, and keeping the kids out of my hair while training. This really meant so much to me, more than you'll ever know. Its Tuesday, so I guess that means I love you today!!! HA! Just keepin' it real BIG J!

Called To Serve

Called to Serve

Friday night the Whiting Klan rounded together for the unveiling of Tyson's "Mission Call." Everyone had their guesses and bets were all on the table, so were will twin #2 be called to serve!?!......drum roll please.....Billings, Montana!!! Congrats Ty! Jason & I couldn't be more proud of both you and Cord for your decisions you have both made to serve missions!!! We Love You!!!

Holiday Jumble

New Years Eve Party Bash 2007!

Another year gone by another year to set out for great things BUT first things first.....you gotta end that year with a BANG! So what better than a New Years Party with your favorite people!?! Jason & I hosted this years New Years Eve Party Bash at our pad and it was a BLAST! Crazy games, Great Food (not IF you made your New Years Res. early to lose weight! HA!), and a few of our Favorite People were all in attendance to RING out our last night of 2007! The night started out with a little get to know you (and everyones marital issues, ALL in good fun of course!) called "The Newly Wed Game." Answers were hilarious and some even a little heated BUT no divorces reported yet! Game #2 - well I don't really know what to call this game other than just telling you how its played and seeing the attached photo! We took a pair of pantie hose dropped an apple (verses the cucumber) down a leg of the pantie hose, tied the pantie hose around your waist (just keeping the apple above the ground) and you raced your partner swinging your hips (while not using your hands) to knock a ball across the finish line! This game was one of our favorites and a party hit!!!

Game #3 - Was the 'Frozen' t-shirt contest! Yes a "FROZEN" t-shirt contest in the dead of winter!!! I took a bunch of old gym shirts, soaked them in water, folded them up, packaged them in Ziploc bags, and put them safely away in the freezer until we ready for the game! Couples were given 1 towel and their imagination to de-thaw the t-shirt enough for the husband to put it on!!! Yes, put it on!!! Kudos to Tomi & Mark for being our FROZEN T-SHIRT WINNERS!!!

Thanks to everyone who came out to ring in 2008 with us!!! We hope you all have a great time!

Mr. JCrew Whiting Turns 4yrs Old!

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY

Jason "Crew" Whiting

12/30/03 * 7lbs 8oz. * 20in long

Another birthday amidst the holiday traffic! Happy Happy birthday Mr. JCrew! The years just get better and better as they grow up! This year he was insistent on having his 1st "REAL" birthday party with friends!!! I think everyone, from the lady at the checkout counter, to the teller at the bank, even from the stranger at the store & EVEN "Santa Clause", new Crew was having a Birthday Party! He was very insistent on having a "snake cake" (he picked it out himself from one of my favorite cookbooks : Cooking for Kids & Kids Party Foods). So we tailored EVERYTHING towards a dirty icky bugs, snakes, spiders...Oh My(party theme)! The party was a success and he had so much fun!!! I can't wait until next year to see what this kid dreams up for his 5th birthday!!! His imagination will only get bigger and better and I'll have to keep up with him to make more amazing cakes!!! Happy Birthday Crew!!!

Where Does the Time Go?

Stewart "Trip" Whiting

12/27/06 * 8lbs.5oz. * 21in. long

Where does the time go? It seems like yesterday that I was sitting in my hospital room sweating bullets while nurses prepped me for C-Section #2. 9 months of Hell was but a small sacrifice, for me to pay, to at the end be given something so precious and sweet. I am so grateful for Trip and his little spirit and for him coming into our home. Where have the past 12 months gone!?! Those months were filled with his firsts - first cry, laugh, bath. From scooting, to crawling, to walking.....the first year is one of my favorites!!! Happy Birthday Trip!!! and to many more good times & memories.