Proud Mommy, MS Walk, etc.

Proud Mommy moments:

Calder actually said this to me yesterday:
"Mama, I got a cut" with a super sad frown on his face holding his hand out to me.  My heart about stopped, it was such a clear sentence!  At that moment I thought maybe its not THAT weird that we're having another baby.  The twins aren't babies anymore.

Really they are talking so much there aren't very many words I can't get them to repeat, especially Calder.  But to form sentences on their own? That's new.

Jade started preschool today!


 Isn't she cute?  We weren't going to do preschool but a group of friends of mine put together a "joy school" type deal and how could I be the only mom to say no?  I didn't really have an excuse because 4 out of the 6 of us are pregnant, so I couldn't use that.  I'm glad we decided to do it, Jade is SO excited.


Jade's Digital Art gallery:
I've been unable to throw away a single thing that Jade has made, so yesterday I decided to take pictures of it all instead.  This isn't everything, just some of my favorites.

Aaron helped a little with the words on this one but it was her idea after she got her toys taken away

This is Winnie the Pooh,  Its supposed to say Aaron underneath

Tiger

She wanted to make a guest list for the birthday party she may or may not be getting

This is a "Bird of Paradise" that she made after watching Planet Earth

 I promise I had absolutely nothing to do with helping with any of these.  She is incredible.


MS Walk 2012:

 

Thank you everyone who supported us and thank you Russons for coming to be with us!  We love you.


Winter Hair:
I say "winter hair" because no matter what genetics say I know I'm a blonde at heart.  As happy as I am with it, I just don't think it will last.

What do you think, do I look more like my mom now?

Side note: Technically I am blonde naturally, but all the names used to describe my particular type of blonde have a negative connotation.  ie: dirty, dishwater, ashy, etc.

Patterns of Light

I had what to me was a pretty miraculous experience yesterday.  And today I came across this video of David Bednar, past president of my University and now an apostle for my church.  His first description of revelation is what I know I experienced yesterday.



Aaron and Jade left Saturday morning to visit family in Utah.  For whatever reason I felt the need to stay home, which in itself is unusual for me (I do not like sleeping at home alone).  Sunday morning I woke up at an unusually early time before the boys were awake, and decided I would get ready for church.  Why did I feel the need to take twin boys to church by myself?  I had no idea.  Not to mention, until this weekend I spent 2 weeks unable to drive because of my vision, so I was surprised to be able to GET to church.  I got there at 10 and brought the boys to the nursery where there were 3 leaders prepared to watch them, and within 10 minutes I was in an incredible amount of very random and sudden pain and discomfort, talking to a friend about what I should do.  She suggested that it sounded a lot like the kidney stones she had while she was pregnant and that I needed to get to the hospital because it was just going to get worse very fast.  But what do I do with my kids?  Another friend happened to walk into the building at the exact moment I was in tears over how this was possibly going to work.  Both friends offered the solution that one would drive me to the hospital and the other would take my kids home in my car.  By the time I got to the hospital I was in more pain than I can ever remember feeling, and not just pain but completely oblivious to the world around me.  I couldn't see straight or even breathe.  I literally thought I might die.  I ended up in the ER in a hospital gown (that I didn't put on myself) with an IV in my arm and nurses explaining to me how to breathe so I didn't hyperventilate.  Long story short (sort of), after visiting again with my doctor today he's pretty certain that kidney stones were the cause of this episode but that there's really nothing that can be done besides drinking a lot of water and managing future pain with over the counter medicine.

I thought about what it would have been like if I'd suddenly experienced this at home. alone. out in the country. with twin boys. on a Sunday.  Or in the car on the way home from Utah, which is where Aaron was when this happened.  I'm thankful that I don't have to go through life just leaving experiences like this to chance.  My life has been filled with miracles.  I know that when its important I will be led to make certain choices.  And I can't believe how helpful people were to me yesterday!  I know that THEY were also encouraged to help me.  They are angels.

Watch the videos (this is just 1 of 3 parts).

Oh and one more thing

This was right after Calder hit Everest on accident.  I think you can actually hear Everest saying "No Calder" over and over. 

Changing Seasons

A little bit of picture catch up as we move from summer to fall...

 Jade wanted to share how long her hair is getting

 Last time "playing in the sprinklers".  The sprinklers were on, but they preferred the hose.  And only for a minute.

 Twins?

 Jade and I and grammy got a headstart on Halloween.  Can you guess who she's going to be?

 Football season! 

 Ashley Anderson's birthday party

FYI: 

•I'm 27.5 weeks pregnant now.  Feeling very big all of a sudden and already having a rough time sleeping.  Its hard to believe I still have 3 months, but also scary to imagine that he could be as early as the boys were.  That would only be 7 weeks away!  I'm not ready.  

•My double vision and numbness are still present.  I still can't drive.  Frustrating.

•The MS walk is only a week away.  If you'd like to help us out in any small way you may go here!

Fall excitement

I can't wait!  Its sad that this is the kind of stuff that makes it easier to get up in the morning.

I also can't wait for this.

Its the fall of the Vampires.  I love fall!  And I guess vampires too...

Year Seven

Almost exactly 7 years from my diagnosis, I'll be participating in the Walk for Multiple Sclerosis in Idaho Falls.  With slightly less flair this year than usual.  Its important to me and I can't just not do it, but let me remind you that I have a 4 year old, twin 1 year olds, and I'm 6 months pregnant. 

But if you would like to join us on the day of the walk here are the details!

When: Saturday, Sept. 22nd

9am registration, walk starts at 10am

Where: Snake River Landing, Idaho Falls

What: 1 to 3 mile walk options, with finish line celebrations and food

Cost: Walking and food are FREE. 

*Registration is required and can be done

so at the event.  If you collect any donations 

those can be turned in at the event as well.

If you can't make it but would like to make a donation, please visit my MS walk site here.

Thank you to all of you who have supported us in person or in spirit for the last 7 years!  I'm so grateful.  

{As I type this, I am seeing double and I can't feel my right hand.  So in case you were wondering, this is an actual disease that does effect my life.  I hope and pray to always be able to be there for my kids, so please help us find a cure}