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I'm very sorry for the duplicate slideshows. I've tried to fix it 3 times now and it still hasn't worked. I give up. Sorry!

Jake Getting sworn in

So Jake was finally sworn into the navy last friday. We started the process of applying for the program over a year ago and all our efforts finally paid off! We dressed Elle in a little sailor dress for the occasion. Jake's awesome parents drove down from Pocatello to be there and his grandparents were able to come as well. We all went out to dinner afterward and then his parents drove right back. It's so wonderful to have such supportive inlaws.
So Jake won't have to do anything for the military until he graduates. But he's classified as enlisted right now, so they are paying us. I feel so blessed. Because he is able to do this, I am able to stay home and care for our beautiful little girl. I know I will probably be cursing the military when I am separated from the man I love, but right now, I am so grateful.

Blessing

I know I haven't made a post in a very long time. So sorry about that!
Elle was blessed on March 2nd by her papa. It was such a beautiful blessing. I am so grateful to have the priesthood in my home. We had a lot of family in town. My dad, grandma Crosby and sister Carmel all came out from CA. And since Elle was blessed the same day as my cousin Summer's son Beckham, her family were able to be there as well. It was so great that Beckham and Elle were able to share that special day. Pictures will follow soon. I'm waiting to get them from my MIL.

In other news, Jake is hopefully going to be sworn into the Navy this friday. We are waiting for the go ahead from the navy board. Keep your fingers crossed!

Snowmobile Weekend

S7000508, originally uploaded by jaker1983. Click the picture to go to Flickr.

Last weekend, on Presidents Day, Elle went for her first ride on a snowmobile. She really didn't know she was on the snowmobile because she was still in her car seat, but it's fun to say that she had her first ride at five weeks. I am feeling kind of sore from being a little too crazy, but I'm alright. We had a lot of fun in the snow this weekend.

Baby Weight

I went to my first weight watchers meeting today. I have never been so motivated to lose weight. I am so jealous of all those girls that have a baby and then are in their pre-pregnancy clothes a week later. So not fair. Now I'm just waiting on the go-ahead from my dr. to start working out. I can't wait!
Elle is doing great. She's off of oxygen and she should be off of her apnea monitor this coming monday. She up to 11.5 pounds. and already in 3 month old clothing. Next pregnancy I am going to insist that they induce me early!
We're going to be blessing Elle on March 2nd. She and my cousin Summer's son Beckham are being blessed on the same day. I think it's so fun. And my Sister Carmel, my dad and my grandma are all going to be coming out from CA for the occasion. I can't wait to see them! And Carmel finds out what she's having next wednesday so we can go baby clothes shopping while she's out here. Yea!

Elle was in the hospital

Elle and Shevaun have had a tough week this week. We found out on Monday, at Elle's two week checkup, that Elle has RSV. The doctor immediately sent Shevaun and Elle to the hospital, and he made Elle wear an oxygen mask on the way from his office to the hospital. She was there until late Wednesday when they finally let us take her home, but she is still hooked up to monitoring equipment and she has to wear an oxygen tube still. Not so fun. I have placed some pics below, they aren't on flickr, so just click on each pic to see a larger version.

Isn't she so cute, even with her oxygen tubes.

Here's a pic of Shevaun holding the babe.

Another one of her just looking at me.

Elle's Second Week

Elle 019, originally uploaded by jaker1983.

These are all pics of Elle and her room taken during her second week of life. As always click on the pic or this link to go to the set on flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/gp/99401507@N00/i1Cx03