I am only 4 weeks along, so they symptoms of pregnancy haven't hit me yet. I figure I have another week or so before I don't feel so hot. Meanwhile, I am revamping my eating plans and making sure I get some good Prenatals going.
6 years ago
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Baby #3
Well, I am pregnant again. We just found out yesterday. Scott and I have never been able to wait to announce this exciting news. We figure it is easier to just tell everyone, than try and make excuses for why I am feeling bad.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
The Great Pumpkin Festival
I am amazed at all the cool things Cedar City does. There seems to always be some kind of celebration going on. This weekend our family met up with Brandy and her kids and went to the Pumpkin Festival. There was an SUU parade before the festival, so the kids had fun running after candy and waving at the floats. Here are some of our fun pictures!
From Left to Right: Keenan, Kiya, Daniel, and Tiana.
Below: Brandy, Scott's Sister
Thursday, October 22, 2009
My Camera
My darling boy, Danny, broke my camera while we were half way through our time in Denver. This was very frustrating, I have lost about 4 months of Tiana's life!
He found the camera yesterday and started playing with it. I figured it was broken anyway, and so I let him have at it. Soon he is taking pictures and showing them to me. Miracle! I have no idea how he broke it to begin with, but now he has fixed it too!
So now I can take pictures! I am charging the battery right now. Meanwhile, our computer crashed and I am borrowing my mom's extra computer. This means that all the software that goes with our camera is not on it. Plus all my extra computer stuff is packed away in storage.
However, I will see if I can get it all to work so I can show you my little one!
Monday, October 05, 2009
Elder Holland's Devotional Address
I just watched this address today. It was on after Daniel's pbs shows, and it was a beautiful answer to prayer. I wanted to share it with my dear friends. The link in the post below will take you to it.
Elder Holland is one of my favorite public speakers. He is passionate, tender, and full of energy when he speaks.
Give it a listen, and enjoy!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
New Blog
I have decided to start a new blog in addition to the others that I have. I grew up homeschooled, as most of my friends know. Since I have had many people ask about that kind of experience, I decided to write about it. The end goal will be a book, but I have had a hard time getting that started. Last night I was thinking about it, and realized that I respond very well when I am asked about different aspects of homeschooling. So if any of you are curious or have general questions, feel free to follow my link to ask them. My friends and family call me a compulsive answerer, and I really enjoy teaching and expressing my opinion when asked. It has always been interesting to me that my mind can be a blank, and then a simple question opens up a wealth of information I didn't realize I had.
So, here it is without further ado. . .
www.growinguphomeschooled.blogspot.com
Keep in mind that I just put it up this morning, and I have yet to do any cool stuff to it yet.
So, here it is without further ado. . .
www.growinguphomeschooled.blogspot.com
Keep in mind that I just put it up this morning, and I have yet to do any cool stuff to it yet.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Update!
Sorry, I know I have been horrible lately about posting. The last year and a half has been one long financial struggle, and I rarely want to post about hard things. Perhaps that is wrong of me, but I worry about giving the wrong impression when I tell about our circumstances. Be assured that our spirits are doing well. I am not depressed or scared, if anything I have learned to be curious to see what the Lord does next, as my sight is limited. Despite the seeming impossibility of it, we are still in our home. For unknown and miraculous reasons, the bank keeps sending our case to the wrong department. Our house has been up for short sale since May, and we have two offers on it. We are still showing the house, and simply waiting for the bank to decide what they want us to do. I am getting used to this waiting game.
Meanwhile, my inlaws are getting their home ready, they should have carpet and tile done this week (cross our fingers!) Scott is going to school full-time, he has 14 credits. He is absolutely loving it! He has been able to keep up with his assignments. He was worried about catching up with his reading, as he was working full-time too. My dad gave him a blessing that told him he would be able to catch up, and stay caught up, and to allow everything to balance out. The very next week, Scott was forced into quiting. So, for the last week, he has been able to work really hard at school, and still play with us a bit too!
It is a strange thing to find yourself thinking of your husband's lack of work as a blessing, but we have found it very freeing. We are looking for work, trying to find something that will work with his schedule at school. In the mean time, we are truly depending on the Lord for what he will provide, and that trust is very helpful. My greatest prayer is that we are aware of the promptings that will guide us. Both Scott and I are doing our best to make sure our part of the work is done.
We are in an odd situation, as we hear rumors that some old investments might be returned. If that happens, then our immediate financial concerns will be taken care of, and we can make a more solid plan for our future. However, as we have already been waiting for that to happen for almost two years, we are hopeful but not counting any chicken :) So, here is our update. We are fine in almost every way, and have faith enough to know that things will work themselves out. . . eventually. However, if you hear of any jobs that would work around a school schedule, we would be grateful to hear about them!
We do have a home phone number now, so if you want to get ahold of us, I will send it to you by email. Love you all!
Meanwhile, my inlaws are getting their home ready, they should have carpet and tile done this week (cross our fingers!) Scott is going to school full-time, he has 14 credits. He is absolutely loving it! He has been able to keep up with his assignments. He was worried about catching up with his reading, as he was working full-time too. My dad gave him a blessing that told him he would be able to catch up, and stay caught up, and to allow everything to balance out. The very next week, Scott was forced into quiting. So, for the last week, he has been able to work really hard at school, and still play with us a bit too!
It is a strange thing to find yourself thinking of your husband's lack of work as a blessing, but we have found it very freeing. We are looking for work, trying to find something that will work with his schedule at school. In the mean time, we are truly depending on the Lord for what he will provide, and that trust is very helpful. My greatest prayer is that we are aware of the promptings that will guide us. Both Scott and I are doing our best to make sure our part of the work is done.
We are in an odd situation, as we hear rumors that some old investments might be returned. If that happens, then our immediate financial concerns will be taken care of, and we can make a more solid plan for our future. However, as we have already been waiting for that to happen for almost two years, we are hopeful but not counting any chicken :) So, here is our update. We are fine in almost every way, and have faith enough to know that things will work themselves out. . . eventually. However, if you hear of any jobs that would work around a school schedule, we would be grateful to hear about them!
We do have a home phone number now, so if you want to get ahold of us, I will send it to you by email. Love you all!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Princess Tiana
I just found out that Disney's new princess is named Tiana! I am so excited to see it!
Here is a picture for you:
Here is a picture for you:
Pictures
These are some of the last pictures I took before my camera broke. The first one is of Daniel and his cousin Faith, and the other is Tiana, before she learned to walk.
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Husband Coached Childbirth
A friend of mine recently read a book by Dr. Bradley about Husband-Coached childbirth. She was irritated by how he seemed to portray women. As I haven't read the book, I cannot comment on that aspect. What I did talk about is how vital my husband was to me in my birthing experience.
Here is the comment I left for her:
Let me start by saying that I haven't actually read the book. Odd, I know, when I usually read everything I can get my hands on about a subject when I am interested in it. However, Scott and I took a Bradley method Prenatal class during my first pregnancy, and used the method for both of our children.
Having always prided myself on being a rational, thinking, educated woman, it was hard to imagine a time when I wouldn't be. But when those contractions really start, a woman's body takes complete control. It is hard to explain, because for our whole life the physical body has been subjected to the mental or spiritual mind. To have the physical body be the one in control is VERY different, and it unnerves the mind. The coach's job during labor is to keep you grounded, to remind you to work with your body instead of against it. This is vital to a good experience in childbirth, especially if you are going natural. Scott could tell the instant that I tensed up. It is the only time in our marriage when he commanded and I gave instant obedience, and I was so relieved that he did. It is a unique and deep partnership, and when labor is over you find that your connection is so much greater than before.
The coach's job is also to ensure that your desires and hopes are met, or to make those difficult decisions if there is an emergency. Trust me, you do not want to make any kind of decision in the middle of a contraction. This is why it is vital that those choices be discussed BEFORE labor begins.
Now, looking back at my two births, I still remember the strength that poured from my husband and into me. How intense and strong his eyes were as he kept me focused on them, how tender and capable he was as he worked with me. It was a deep experience, so focused on each other that the rest of the world faded away until the very end when the birth took place. Our midwife acted as the director, only interfering if she saw problems or making sure the baby was okay. I cannot imagine a birth without Scott, and I hope never to have to go through that. It is something that I encourage every expecting mother to use, and my husband often takes the father aside and gives him pointers. I hope that this note helps give some understanding to the Bradley method, because I have listened to many women talk about their birthing experiences, and when this is the method used there is a huge difference. It empowers our Men. It gives them a job, and that job is vital. In our society we focus on the woman's responsibility in childbirth, and often the men stand in the background, wanting to be involved but feeling out of place and useless. Sorry, this is a much longer comment than I intended. Love ya!
I want to add here that the ones who taught Scott and I were my parents. When I was pregnant with Daniel, my Mother and Father taught us what they did with 9 of their 10 births. It was a great experience to have them share their wisdom with us. My Dad told Scott what he needed to do, and helped him to learn what my stress tells were. Even now, Scott can sense when I get even a bit upset (and being an internal person I always thought I hid that kind of thing VERY well.) As everything else my family does, we highly recommend doing this process in "The Logan Way!" I do not know (and now I will be reading the book to see) how closely we follow the Bradley method. However, the method was the inspiration that my parents used, and then adapted it to the great way they now teach to those searching. I have had several friends meet with my parents over the years about this, and I think that it has made a difference to them as well.
Here is the comment I left for her:
Let me start by saying that I haven't actually read the book. Odd, I know, when I usually read everything I can get my hands on about a subject when I am interested in it. However, Scott and I took a Bradley method Prenatal class during my first pregnancy, and used the method for both of our children.
Having always prided myself on being a rational, thinking, educated woman, it was hard to imagine a time when I wouldn't be. But when those contractions really start, a woman's body takes complete control. It is hard to explain, because for our whole life the physical body has been subjected to the mental or spiritual mind. To have the physical body be the one in control is VERY different, and it unnerves the mind. The coach's job during labor is to keep you grounded, to remind you to work with your body instead of against it. This is vital to a good experience in childbirth, especially if you are going natural. Scott could tell the instant that I tensed up. It is the only time in our marriage when he commanded and I gave instant obedience, and I was so relieved that he did. It is a unique and deep partnership, and when labor is over you find that your connection is so much greater than before.
The coach's job is also to ensure that your desires and hopes are met, or to make those difficult decisions if there is an emergency. Trust me, you do not want to make any kind of decision in the middle of a contraction. This is why it is vital that those choices be discussed BEFORE labor begins.
Now, looking back at my two births, I still remember the strength that poured from my husband and into me. How intense and strong his eyes were as he kept me focused on them, how tender and capable he was as he worked with me. It was a deep experience, so focused on each other that the rest of the world faded away until the very end when the birth took place. Our midwife acted as the director, only interfering if she saw problems or making sure the baby was okay. I cannot imagine a birth without Scott, and I hope never to have to go through that. It is something that I encourage every expecting mother to use, and my husband often takes the father aside and gives him pointers. I hope that this note helps give some understanding to the Bradley method, because I have listened to many women talk about their birthing experiences, and when this is the method used there is a huge difference. It empowers our Men. It gives them a job, and that job is vital. In our society we focus on the woman's responsibility in childbirth, and often the men stand in the background, wanting to be involved but feeling out of place and useless. Sorry, this is a much longer comment than I intended. Love ya!
I want to add here that the ones who taught Scott and I were my parents. When I was pregnant with Daniel, my Mother and Father taught us what they did with 9 of their 10 births. It was a great experience to have them share their wisdom with us. My Dad told Scott what he needed to do, and helped him to learn what my stress tells were. Even now, Scott can sense when I get even a bit upset (and being an internal person I always thought I hid that kind of thing VERY well.) As everything else my family does, we highly recommend doing this process in "The Logan Way!" I do not know (and now I will be reading the book to see) how closely we follow the Bradley method. However, the method was the inspiration that my parents used, and then adapted it to the great way they now teach to those searching. I have had several friends meet with my parents over the years about this, and I think that it has made a difference to them as well.
Update!
We now have the internet! So I am available once more via email, blogging, etc. I have so many dear friends to catch up on, so don't be surprised if comments suddenly pour in from old posts!
Saturday, August 08, 2009
My Updates
Since being back, I have only excersized 5 times. Three days last week, and only 2 this week. Tiana has been having horrible nights, and I found that I needed sleep more than excersize. She seems to be teething, I am hoping the two top teeth break through today so I can finally rest.
We are still in our home, and will probably be here for at least another month. Short sales take time.
Daniel has been potty-training, and he is doing very well. Only 2 accidents yesterday! He has stayed dry all night, waking up only twice an evening to use the potty. He is still learning to poop, as it isn't as often of an event. . .
Meanwhile, I am down to 150 lbs! This means that so far I am 20 pounds lighter than when I started! My body and I have a good understanding of eachother, and I am learning to listen to it more. I plan to continue excersizing as often as I can, and once the potty training sticks and Tiana's teething is over, I will be able to do it daily once more.
Scott started working yesterday for Parts Plus. He is a delivery driver, taking automotive parts to the different shops, and working the counter too. He will be working from 9-6, taking classes in the early morning, evening, lunch hour and online.
We are still in our home, and will probably be here for at least another month. Short sales take time.
Daniel has been potty-training, and he is doing very well. Only 2 accidents yesterday! He has stayed dry all night, waking up only twice an evening to use the potty. He is still learning to poop, as it isn't as often of an event. . .
Meanwhile, I am down to 150 lbs! This means that so far I am 20 pounds lighter than when I started! My body and I have a good understanding of eachother, and I am learning to listen to it more. I plan to continue excersizing as often as I can, and once the potty training sticks and Tiana's teething is over, I will be able to do it daily once more.
Scott started working yesterday for Parts Plus. He is a delivery driver, taking automotive parts to the different shops, and working the counter too. He will be working from 9-6, taking classes in the early morning, evening, lunch hour and online.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
We Are Back!
We are back in Cedar City! We arrived early last thursday morning. So, to all our Cedar friends, we are ready to play! However, I do not currently have internet in our home, so feel free to contact us via our phone.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
I Found Some Internet
We moved the computer today. We finally found an unsecured network that would let us on, but only if the computer is in the dining room. So, while the connection is not the strongest, it is at least available!
I am back my friends! I can now catch up and post about what is going on with us!
Tiana is now 11 months old. She took her first steps last month, and currently toddles around for about 5-10 steps before choosing to crawl. . . she is still faster at crawling. She has also become very playful! She loves following Daniel all over the house and interfering with his fun. She adores Faith, and gets super excited when she comes over. She also has started having very strong opinions. For example: at this moment she is chewing me out for not getting her more banana. . .
Daniel is 3 years old now! He has really gotten into imaginitive play lately. He is creating conversation almost constantly with his toys. He is loving the outdoors. We go to the pool or play outside just about everyday. I do my best to run him ragged, so that bedtime is a breeze.
I am on my 9th week of working out. As of last week, I had lost a total of 12 lbs, and I am getting excited about how my body is looking. My strength has really improved, and I actually starting to push myself when I excersize (I know, amazing!) This is the most consistant I have ever been about excersizing in my life, and I am discovering that I really like it. Because of finances, I haven't been following the eating plan, but I am getting results just the same.
Scott is registered for SUU, and will be attending there in the fall. It has taken awhile, but he is ready to get started!
Well, Tiana is being demanding again. . . Hopefully this internet connection sticks around for the rest of the summer, cause I really miss being in touch with everyone!
I am back my friends! I can now catch up and post about what is going on with us!
Tiana is now 11 months old. She took her first steps last month, and currently toddles around for about 5-10 steps before choosing to crawl. . . she is still faster at crawling. She has also become very playful! She loves following Daniel all over the house and interfering with his fun. She adores Faith, and gets super excited when she comes over. She also has started having very strong opinions. For example: at this moment she is chewing me out for not getting her more banana. . .
Daniel is 3 years old now! He has really gotten into imaginitive play lately. He is creating conversation almost constantly with his toys. He is loving the outdoors. We go to the pool or play outside just about everyday. I do my best to run him ragged, so that bedtime is a breeze.
I am on my 9th week of working out. As of last week, I had lost a total of 12 lbs, and I am getting excited about how my body is looking. My strength has really improved, and I actually starting to push myself when I excersize (I know, amazing!) This is the most consistant I have ever been about excersizing in my life, and I am discovering that I really like it. Because of finances, I haven't been following the eating plan, but I am getting results just the same.
Scott is registered for SUU, and will be attending there in the fall. It has taken awhile, but he is ready to get started!
Well, Tiana is being demanding again. . . Hopefully this internet connection sticks around for the rest of the summer, cause I really miss being in touch with everyone!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
31 Days Later
Today was my 31st day on the P90 program. I have lost 6 lbs! While it didn't seem like a lot to me at first, it was when I measured myself that I realized the real progress. I have been noticing that I am thinner, and that my pants fit loser. I have basically lost an inch off of everything! My arms, my thighs, my waist, etc! Pounds wise it isn't as shocking, but it sure was satisfying to see that I really was becoming the slender me I am hoping for! Progress sure makes perseverance easier. I only missed one day of working out during the month (they automatically give you Sundays to rest.) I feel more in control of my body, and I am discovering how I feel after eating. After working out so hard every day, I am less likely to eat something unhealthy (unless it is really yummy!) When I do eat something not quite good, I find myself eating less of it, and eating slowly so I can savor the experience without stuffing myself.
Meanwhile I have also discovered that I have more energy. Exercising wakes me up in the morning, and I find that I get a lot more done, and am happier. I am stronger too, and feel more inclined to play with my children and take them outdoors than I was before. All in all, I am quite happy with my new lifestyle choice.
Tiana is crawling super fast, and beginning to walk around furniture. She is becoming more skilled at standing (She lasted 12 seconds today!) Tiana loves to play with Daniel, and will follow him all over the apartment. He goes between laughing and playing with her, to becoming protective of his toys. We have been implementing more of the Love and Logic techniques, and he is really responding well to them. Our high energy, strong-willed child has been much easier to handle and much more fun to be with. He loves having so many choices, and we love being able to tackle the problem without losing control of ourselves. We seem to be discovering our inner parents during the summer!
Meanwhile I have also discovered that I have more energy. Exercising wakes me up in the morning, and I find that I get a lot more done, and am happier. I am stronger too, and feel more inclined to play with my children and take them outdoors than I was before. All in all, I am quite happy with my new lifestyle choice.
Tiana is crawling super fast, and beginning to walk around furniture. She is becoming more skilled at standing (She lasted 12 seconds today!) Tiana loves to play with Daniel, and will follow him all over the apartment. He goes between laughing and playing with her, to becoming protective of his toys. We have been implementing more of the Love and Logic techniques, and he is really responding well to them. Our high energy, strong-willed child has been much easier to handle and much more fun to be with. He loves having so many choices, and we love being able to tackle the problem without losing control of ourselves. We seem to be discovering our inner parents during the summer!
Friday, June 05, 2009
Happy Birthday Scott!
Today is Scott's 29th birthday. We had a nice morning at home, then went to the pool. He had to hit the doors around 1, so we just sang Happy Birthday and such. All in all, it has been a calmer celebration than on other years, but we are gonna do a big bash when we make it back down to Cedar. . . especially since our families are going to miss Scott, Danny, and Tiana's birthday while we are up here, and my birthday will be around the corner when we return.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Day 18 (or something close to that)
Here I am, at the end of my third week doing P90. I feel totally great! I am definitely a lot stronger than when I started. I still have another week until I take my 30 day pictures, and I am really excited to see the difference!
Meanwhile, Tiana is starting to stand for few seconds at a time. She is also suddenly a little ball of personality, still easy going, but completely delighted and charming all the time.
Daniel is approaching his 3rd birthday. He loves the pool here, and the next time we go I will remember to bring a camera.
We are enjoying Colorado so far. This area of Denver is beautiful! Full of trees and green, rolling hills. We play outside everyday, except rainy ones.
Meanwhile, Tiana is starting to stand for few seconds at a time. She is also suddenly a little ball of personality, still easy going, but completely delighted and charming all the time.
Daniel is approaching his 3rd birthday. He loves the pool here, and the next time we go I will remember to bring a camera.
We are enjoying Colorado so far. This area of Denver is beautiful! Full of trees and green, rolling hills. We play outside everyday, except rainy ones.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Power 90
Here is the website for Power 90 http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/getting_started/power90.do
I am on day 8, and still loving it!
(We will be in Colorado until late August/early September.)
Love you all!
I am on day 8, and still loving it!
(We will be in Colorado until late August/early September.)
Love you all!
Friday, May 15, 2009
The Joys of a New Enviroment
Scott and I talked last night about how wonderful the Lord has been to us. I think that He sent us here to help us get focused on all those things we have been wanting to do for awhile. We have been able to reinvent ourselves and really look at how we have been doing things.
We got an exercise program called Power 90, and started it this week. It is a 3 month commitment, and so far we are both totally loving it. For the first time since running with Rinda, I am getting consistent workouts, and this time I get excited to do it! Today was day 5 for me, and I pushed myself hard for the first time. The program suggests that you take it easy at first, because if you get too sore, you won't be able to workout the next day.
I have gotten back into meal planning and healthy eating. Starting with an empty cupboard really helped, as I am trying to only buy what is good for us. This has been a bit of a struggle, but I have found some really great things. I am totally avoiding Corn Syrup and MSG, and any oil that is not Butter, Coconut Oil, or Olive Oil. (These are the three oils my dad approves of. . .)
I spent 10 minutes going through the barbecue sauce section trying to find one that didn't have corn syrup. . . and I only found 1!
Scott has been able to focus on personal development. He learns best when thrust into a situation that requires change, and he is really buckling down to figure out how to do this job. It has been cool to watch.
Our spiritual side has also improved, as we make sure that scripture study and prayer happen.
Daniel has also improved, as our discipline skills and arsenal have increased. We are learning to be better parents. We also go outside everyday, so his excess energy is spent running up and down hills instead of throwing fits.
We got an exercise program called Power 90, and started it this week. It is a 3 month commitment, and so far we are both totally loving it. For the first time since running with Rinda, I am getting consistent workouts, and this time I get excited to do it! Today was day 5 for me, and I pushed myself hard for the first time. The program suggests that you take it easy at first, because if you get too sore, you won't be able to workout the next day.
I have gotten back into meal planning and healthy eating. Starting with an empty cupboard really helped, as I am trying to only buy what is good for us. This has been a bit of a struggle, but I have found some really great things. I am totally avoiding Corn Syrup and MSG, and any oil that is not Butter, Coconut Oil, or Olive Oil. (These are the three oils my dad approves of. . .)
I spent 10 minutes going through the barbecue sauce section trying to find one that didn't have corn syrup. . . and I only found 1!
Scott has been able to focus on personal development. He learns best when thrust into a situation that requires change, and he is really buckling down to figure out how to do this job. It has been cool to watch.
Our spiritual side has also improved, as we make sure that scripture study and prayer happen.
Daniel has also improved, as our discipline skills and arsenal have increased. We are learning to be better parents. We also go outside everyday, so his excess energy is spent running up and down hills instead of throwing fits.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
From Colorado
We have been in Denver for nearly 6 days. I love our little apartment, it is very nice. Tiana started crawling vigorously once we got here. She now wants to pull herself up to a stand. We don't have internet in our apartment, so I won't be posting as often as I thought. However, once money comes in conistently, we will get internet and I will catch up on everything I missed. Meanwhile, all my dear friends: My phone still works, the number is the same. Call me.
We are really excited for this summer, once the training is over, we can see our goals happening!
We are really excited for this summer, once the training is over, we can see our goals happening!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Colorado, Here We Come
Next week we load up our basic supplies, and trek to Denver, Colorado with Nathan, Ryan, Chamrie, Doug, Chiya, and Lem. We are all off to do some summer sales. We are very excited about it. After a great deal of prayer and thought we decided to go with them. We considered the risk, and as time went on, the risk element seemed to totally disappear.
Scott was out of work for a little over 3 months. After that, he was rehired by Tunex. His first paycheck after getting back was small, but we expected that, since you usually work for a week or two before getting on the pay cycle. Then this week we found out that they had hired him on a Commission Only basis. We found out the day before he got paid. $500 for two weeks of work, 50+ hours a week. I couldn't believe it. Scott would have had to quit anyway, there is no way we can survive on that. I am mad that they didn't tell us. Anyways, so we aren't really risking his job, since it wouldn't have been possible to survive on it anyway
Meanwhile, we are totally excited for Colorado. The Boys will be out selling, and the Girls will be hanging out! We are working out the details, but we are going to alternate who makes dinner, and stuff. We will have internet up there, so we will be keeping family posted on our doings from our blogs. So, next time you hear from me, it will be miles away in Denver.
Scott was out of work for a little over 3 months. After that, he was rehired by Tunex. His first paycheck after getting back was small, but we expected that, since you usually work for a week or two before getting on the pay cycle. Then this week we found out that they had hired him on a Commission Only basis. We found out the day before he got paid. $500 for two weeks of work, 50+ hours a week. I couldn't believe it. Scott would have had to quit anyway, there is no way we can survive on that. I am mad that they didn't tell us. Anyways, so we aren't really risking his job, since it wouldn't have been possible to survive on it anyway
Meanwhile, we are totally excited for Colorado. The Boys will be out selling, and the Girls will be hanging out! We are working out the details, but we are going to alternate who makes dinner, and stuff. We will have internet up there, so we will be keeping family posted on our doings from our blogs. So, next time you hear from me, it will be miles away in Denver.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
High Hopes Dashed!
Tuesday night, I saw a little bleep on tv about Wicked being in Salt Lake City. I was so excited! I have been wanting to see that musical forever. I promptly told Scott that I wanted to go if our tax return came in time.
Then, last night I learned that it is completely sold out. Wicked sold out mere hours after ticket sales opened back in December! So sad! I will have to make a bigger effort next time I suppose . . .
Then, last night I learned that it is completely sold out. Wicked sold out mere hours after ticket sales opened back in December! So sad! I will have to make a bigger effort next time I suppose . . .
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Ryan's Fro
To answer all of your questions about my Brother's Do. . .
Before Nathan left on his mission, he asked Ryan to grow his hair out and do a fro so he could see it when he returned. Last year he started growing it out. The last few months were difficult for him, I guess he learned something about Enduring to the End! He reached the point where it looked terrible, no matter what he did. The day Nathan came home, he ratted it up in a giant fro. Then the hair all came off the next day. We had all gotten used to Ryan's Mane, and so it took me a moment to recognize the handsome, clean cut young man I saw yesterday.
Before Nathan left on his mission, he asked Ryan to grow his hair out and do a fro so he could see it when he returned. Last year he started growing it out. The last few months were difficult for him, I guess he learned something about Enduring to the End! He reached the point where it looked terrible, no matter what he did. The day Nathan came home, he ratted it up in a giant fro. Then the hair all came off the next day. We had all gotten used to Ryan's Mane, and so it took me a moment to recognize the handsome, clean cut young man I saw yesterday.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Nathan's Triumphant Return
Daniel had fallen asleep, so Nathan held him for awhile.
Chamrie took much better pictures, and I am sure she will post them soon!
Chamrie took much better pictures, and I am sure she will post them soon!
Anticipating Nathan!
Nathan came home grom his mission on Wednesday. We all gathered at Cedar City's Airport in breathless anticipation. . .
There is the plane!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Archiving
Lately I have been worried about our computer. It has started acting funny. Having a dear friend who can randomly take our of our computer is reassuring, but I know that on occasion they suddenly die.
So the last week has been spent uploading all my pictures and videos online. I definately want access to the last 4 years of my life, should something happen to my computer. Most things I have, I am okay losing. After I finish uploading my videos, I am going to go through my documents and make sure I have copies of anything I or Scott wrote saved.
Meanwhile, Tiana is returning to her Pre-Illness Schedule. It is nice to have her willing to sleep without being held. We are also trying to figure out her nap schedule right now. She seems to take a long one around lunch time, and then wants to sleep again around 6. This causes a problem as she will inevitably wake up at 7:30pm and not want to go to bed until nearly Midnight. I am going to have to figure something else out.
So the last week has been spent uploading all my pictures and videos online. I definately want access to the last 4 years of my life, should something happen to my computer. Most things I have, I am okay losing. After I finish uploading my videos, I am going to go through my documents and make sure I have copies of anything I or Scott wrote saved.
Meanwhile, Tiana is returning to her Pre-Illness Schedule. It is nice to have her willing to sleep without being held. We are also trying to figure out her nap schedule right now. She seems to take a long one around lunch time, and then wants to sleep again around 6. This causes a problem as she will inevitably wake up at 7:30pm and not want to go to bed until nearly Midnight. I am going to have to figure something else out.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
A Sigh of Relief
Tiana is finally on the road to recovery. It has been an exauhsting month for us. Sleepless nights, endless days. I was so tired, it left my immune system shot, and then I became sick also. After going the medical route, Scott and I finally took Tiana to the local Naturopathic Doctor. He helped her a ton, and for the last week has helped her get better. Then, yesterday when we saw him, he realized why it was taking so long for Tiana to recover.
Silly Parents, we didn't realize how to give her the homeopathics. Apparently, we were contaminating her medicine. After just 1 day of giving her the drops properly, she is far better. Her coughing is much farther apart, and she is starting to laugh and smile again. Hopefully she will be hunky-dory by the end of the week.
I am so grateful for Dr. Holcomb. After being told that the only option for Tiana medically was Steriods or Antibiotics, he was a life saver.
Silly Parents, we didn't realize how to give her the homeopathics. Apparently, we were contaminating her medicine. After just 1 day of giving her the drops properly, she is far better. Her coughing is much farther apart, and she is starting to laugh and smile again. Hopefully she will be hunky-dory by the end of the week.
I am so grateful for Dr. Holcomb. After being told that the only option for Tiana medically was Steriods or Antibiotics, he was a life saver.
Monday, February 09, 2009
To My Dear Friends
Life comes at you pretty fast sometimes. I think that time both stops and speeds up when you have children. I have been pretty focused in my own world for the last three weeks or so, and I haven't been much fun. I blame viruses in general for my lack of attentiveness.
Tiana has croup. We went to bed to a healthy baby and were awakened an hour later by a dying seal. I have never been so scared in my life. We whisked our baby to the emergency room, fearing that we would have a case of SIDs on our hands if we went back to sleep. By the time we made it to the hospital, Tiana's cough was mild and sounded mostly normal. I felt silly as I tried to reassure myself that she really WAS sick!
The doctor was wonderful (and amazingly awake for 3:30 in the morning.) Croup was the diagnosis and he gave her something to help and sent us home.
Croup is a virus, and attacks the throat of babies. It sounds so bad because their throats are so small. It was a relief to know our baby wasn't dying.
Tiana is now past her contagious stage, and during the day (except for the occasional cough) is completely normal. It is nighttime that kills me. She coughs all night long. The pausing between coughs is just long enough for me to drift off to sleep, only to be jarred into alertness by a cough too loud to come from my little child. I then work with her to get her back to sleep, and then the cycle repeats.
The normal "being a new mom" lack of sleep is nothing compared to "being the mom of a sick child" lack of sleep. I feel like a zombie most of the day, and while I manage to get some naps in, it is never as good or restful as a night of rest would be.
I read once that sleep is needed for weight loss. I have decided that God played a mean trick on mothers if that is the case. I haven't had an uninterrupted nights sleep since before Daniel was born, and I foresee years of sleepless nights in my future. Since God and I are on excellent terms, I have determined that there must be a special exception to Moms. I know that I have extra energy that comes from somewhere. If I lived like this when I was single, I would be a basket case. Somehow I am blessed. However, until my nights are a bit more peaceful, I may not be the most eloquent or frequent of posters on this blog.
Tiana has croup. We went to bed to a healthy baby and were awakened an hour later by a dying seal. I have never been so scared in my life. We whisked our baby to the emergency room, fearing that we would have a case of SIDs on our hands if we went back to sleep. By the time we made it to the hospital, Tiana's cough was mild and sounded mostly normal. I felt silly as I tried to reassure myself that she really WAS sick!
The doctor was wonderful (and amazingly awake for 3:30 in the morning.) Croup was the diagnosis and he gave her something to help and sent us home.
Croup is a virus, and attacks the throat of babies. It sounds so bad because their throats are so small. It was a relief to know our baby wasn't dying.
Tiana is now past her contagious stage, and during the day (except for the occasional cough) is completely normal. It is nighttime that kills me. She coughs all night long. The pausing between coughs is just long enough for me to drift off to sleep, only to be jarred into alertness by a cough too loud to come from my little child. I then work with her to get her back to sleep, and then the cycle repeats.
The normal "being a new mom" lack of sleep is nothing compared to "being the mom of a sick child" lack of sleep. I feel like a zombie most of the day, and while I manage to get some naps in, it is never as good or restful as a night of rest would be.
I read once that sleep is needed for weight loss. I have decided that God played a mean trick on mothers if that is the case. I haven't had an uninterrupted nights sleep since before Daniel was born, and I foresee years of sleepless nights in my future. Since God and I are on excellent terms, I have determined that there must be a special exception to Moms. I know that I have extra energy that comes from somewhere. If I lived like this when I was single, I would be a basket case. Somehow I am blessed. However, until my nights are a bit more peaceful, I may not be the most eloquent or frequent of posters on this blog.
Friday, January 09, 2009
Predictable Routines
My children seem to be settling into some predictable routines. With the colds fading, and the growth spurts easing up, Danny and Tiana seem to have found some nice patterns to thier nighttime and morning routine.
Danny's nighttime routine is as follows:
Eat Dinner around 6pm. This is very important, because if I wait any longer chances are he falls asleep without food, which wakes him up in the middle of the night.
After Dinner we give him a bath, it calms him down, warms him up, and we then take his day clothes away and slip him into pajamas.
I usually try to brush his teeth during or right after bath time.
Then we have Scripture Study and Prayer, and kisses all around.
Scott or I will put him to bed. If he hasn't already fallen asleep (which is happening more often) then we sing a couple songs.
Tiana seems to be ready for bed around 8 or so. Since her last growth spurt, she has been staying asleep once she is out for the night. This has been wonderful! Two sleeping children, and time for just Scott and I before bed.
I still have to watch the clock though, cause these two hoodlums will wake up at the same time in the morning, anywhere between 5:30 and 6am. There have been times when they have slept in, but those are few and far between, and usually on days I have to get up early anyways
Lately I have been pretty tired, mostly because I keep staying up so late. . . and because of the cold, Danny or Tiana have woken up in the middle of the night. After the children are in bed, I kinda revel in being "not mom" and it is hard to let go of the novelty and go to bed.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Runny Noses, Sore Thoats, and Coughing
The evils of the season are upon us. The freezing temperatures, the piling snow, and finally the Dreaded Cold! Our entire household has it in various degrees. Achy joints, fuzzy brains, sinus pressure, post nasal drip, and raspy voices. It sounds like a chorus of coughs, weezes and sniffles with the occasional "Nose bleeding!" that comes from Daniel.
Since Danny has had more than his fair share of nose bleeds, he recognizes the running sensation in his nose. Thinking it is an emergency, he will run to an adult while holding his nose. "Bleeding!!" he will say and want you to fix it. While wiping his nose gives temporary releif, a cold continues to run. While I can stop a bleeding nose with some pressure and a few kicks to his feet, a cold doesn't respond to that kind of treatment. Last night was hard cause he kept feeling wet stuff in his nose, and it kept waking him up. Funny, most children would wake up with coughing, but not my son. Coughing doesn't faze him. That drippy feeling in his nose is what puts him over the edge.
Scott has had really bad sore throat and achy body for the last couple of days. He finally went in to work today, and I am hoping that it doesn't make him worse. At least he will have tomorrow off to try and recover some more.
My issues? Just that I am dreadfully tired, with a splash of a sore throat. I think it is mostly due to lack of sleep due to constant interruption by toddler, baby, and husband. Thankfully, I manage to squeeze in a nap during the day, thanks to my inlaws.
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