Thankful and updates

It's been a while since I have written on here, and Jason has been pestering me lately to do so. So I have been brainstorming recently for a good post. AND I think I finally found one.


There have been a lot of sad stories lately, and it's been hard for me to tear my focus away from the bad and really think of some good things. So in the spirit of christmas I have Found some really great inspirational and uplifting stories to look at and I hope they help to lift your spirits as they did mine.

But first I would like to write a thankful/blessed post, and update everyone as to how we are doing.
Thanksgiving has come and gone and I didn't get the chance to post what I am thankful for.
I am thankful to be alive, to live in a free country to have modern amentities available to me at all times. I'm so very blessed to have Corver in my life. It's hard being a single Mom but it's only temporary, and he is alive and well and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm thankful for my husband and the sacrifices he is making and his service to our country. I love my church, and those, I get to worship our heavenly father and his son, our brother Jesus Christ with. I'm thankful I was raised in the church and am now an active member in my ward. I don't know who I would be if I wasn't. I'm especiaally thankful for ALL of my trials. They have made me who I am, and I know I have become stronger through them.
Now for a quick update:
Jason has been convoying often, he will be staying in his home location over Christmas and get a little break, if everything goes accordingly we'll be able to skype. Skype and Facetime are a Godsend!
He says hello to everyone. His health is good and there are so many amazing people  in our community and family that have been sending him packages (a little shout out to Becky Sawaya and Ellen & Barbara Anderson & families they have spoiled him rotten!)fortunatley he is staying busy or else he might get a little tubby!
Corver is doing really well, he is almost 4 1/2 months old I can't believe it. He is growing so, so fast, He had his 4 month check up last week he is 27.75 inches and 15.14 lbs. He is doing well although it was confirmed he does have colic. He has been having some respiratory issues also and we're taking him to the allergist next month, hooray! He is looking more and more like Jason everyday. My dad comments he looks like a different baby every week. I couldn't agree more.
I am doing well a little overwhelmed some days but thats life. I'll be going back to school come January, (it's been long enough). I'm excited to start back up and not stop again until i'm finished. What i'm going for is still a question. I've been trying to find the dogs new homes as well, I've been more comfortable with the idea everyday, so I think its the right choice.

Now for some stories...
This link, is about a man that climbed the Sears tower, with a bionic leg. It's incredible how far technology has come.

This link, is about a highschool girl that is bullied because of a brain defect, and a friend that helps her.

This NYPD officer giving boots to barefoot man. This is one of my favorites.

This is a neat video an Army wife shared, watch until the very end.

Here are some photos of what we have been up to. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas.

Love,
The Calls

 

                                                             Their snow man!

                                                           Jason and Danny

                                                             When Corver was blessed

                                                     

                                                             3 months old!

                                                      2 months old in his blessing outfit

                                                    Richard came home and surprised us early

                                                    Holding Corv for the first time

Hanging out with Santa

Our new addition:)

Baby Corver is here! and we have obviously, finally, agreed on a name! He was born at 5:07 am on the 6th at 7lbs 11oz, 23 inches... I think, I was given three different birth weights but we'll go with the one I heard first. I had a fantastic team of nurses, and my OB/GYN during labor, it was all around a great experience. I can't believe he is almost 2 weeks old! We are so excited to have him here, Corver has been such a good baby, I can't believe how fast I fell in love with him. Love at first sight is definatley more true than ever! Jason was able to skype off and on through labor and met him after he was born.
Funny story when I was a few days old my mom had set me on her bed and went to answer the phone, while she was gone I had managed to flip myself over and land on my pacifier. This topic came up on sunday after paying close attention to Corv's upper body strength and trying to guess which athlete he would be like. The following monday he was laying on his tummy on the couch, next to me. He decided that being on his tummy was not what he wanted, so he arched his back and flipped himself on his back. It was incredible. He is going to be one strong little bugger.
Jason loves hearing about Corv, they already look so much alike. I wish I had a photo of Jason as a baby, so I could do a side by side comparison on here. That will have to wait until the next post.
Jason seems to be enjoying the culture in Afghanistan. He has made some great friends over there, and was able to deploy with one of his best friends also which is nice.
We've been lucky to be able to email almost every night and skype a couple times a week.
I am so proud of my husband, he has been in the military for over 3 years now. He is such a great soldier, and supportive husband, and I know he'll be a fantastic Dad. He loves Corv so much already, and hasn't yet had the chance to meet him. I'm so thankful for his, and other armed force members. They make so many sacrifices, leaving family and friends. I haven't heard Jason complain, or talk about others in his unit complaining once. I know i'm doing an awful job of writing this, but I'd just like to pay a little tribute to those that are fighting or have fought for our country. I know I won't be able to walk past a soldier in uniform again without wanting/needing, to thank him/her.
We love you Jas, can't wait to have you home.
Here are some photos of the last couple of weeks excitement here at home, and in Afghan.

 Holding Corv for the first time

Proud Grandpa

 He is dreaming hard about something here:)

 Aunt Elise Just woke him up

In the Bili-Bed (He had Jaundice the first week) he looks just like Jas here

 Jason with one of his favorite Haji people

 Jason and Dan his best friend

A little Haji boy waving at the American trucks

Here is whats new with us!

It has been a little while since i've written on here, so I guess it would be a good time to update the blog. Things have been very busy here at home, which is SO good! I have worked on a few projects from my pinterest board, for the little one.
I made a car seat cover that I saw on pinterest and made my own variation.

I wanted to make it reversible, so I had to do the straps a little differently than on the pattern. Thankfully my mom was there to help.. I stuck to pretty simple fabrics, but I think I might make another that pops a little more... we'll see:)
I've started a blanket also out of Jason's old ACU's and woven shirts. I got this idea from pinterest also. http://pinterest.com/pin/147985537725636095/ Here is the link.
I don't have pictures yet, still in the beginning phase so it doesn't look like much... Yet.
Pinterest was produced just in time to help keep me busy for this deployment, I love it!
In case you are wondering, I am still pregnant. I was due last sunday but he is being stubborn and hanging out in there a bit longer:) Gives us a little more time to think of more names.  Just in case you were wondering if spicy foods, oreo's, chinese/mexican, walking/biking, floating the sevier river and yes a back flip,(that happened on accident) will help induce labor not so unfortunatlly. at least not for me. But if you have any more ideas please send them my way. I'm willing to try almost anything (besides castor oil). My doctor will be inducing me on monday and i'd prefer he came on his own... Soon like :)
Jason has made it to his final destination in Afghanistan. When he describes his location it sounds a lot like Delta. But he is safe and seems to like it ok, but of course would rather be home. I can't discuss anything, mainly because I can't know anything but he does send pictures every once in a while so i'll upload a couple and let you take a look at a 3rd world country. 

I hope I was able to keep you a little more entertained enough to continue reading. I'll blog again once the munchkin comes.

Thanks for reading!

Well here I am writing my very first blog post EVER! Here goes...
My husband Jason and I have been married for three years today actually! Quite the milestone, We're also expecting our first child. Due at the end of July, a boy we're both so excited to be expanding our family. We have been having the hardest time coming up with names so far though, Eek :) Jas, and I are so hoping he can come home for the birth, but we'll see.
Jason will be serving a deployment this summer, in Afghanistan. We wished him off last wednesday not exactly the best day ever. I'll post pictures (if I can figure out how). He is currently in Texas for the next month, before they leave the country. If you know Jason, you know he hates Texas, so you can imagine how miserable he is right now :)
I am enjoying spending time with my family, and working on cute crafts for our baby. Life is crazy, but i'm loving it. I've been trying to keep positive through all the hard stuff. I'm already planning for Jason's arrival back home next spring, Getting a little ahead of myself.. I know.

Whew, there goes my first post hopefully I can keep it updated! Thanks for reading.
<3 The Call's