Patten Family

January 7, 2011

2011-08-01T15:12:00.001-06:00

I was laying in bed, a typical morning for me, and my phone started to ring. It was my mom so I answered it and heard some news that I defiently wasn't expecting to hear. My mom said "Michelle, I am calling to tell you that your dad passed away this morning." I proceeded to ask what happened. In short detail He was driving and had a massive heart attack and died on the scene. I was shocked though and didnt even really know what to think. For of you guys that know me, know I don't have a great relationship with my dad. My first thought was "I didn't even tell him Keegan was born." That is still my one regret to this day. After hearing the news I was not planning on going up to his funeral, for it was the middle of winter, we were tight on money, I didnt have a great relationship with my dad and didn't think I would care, and Keegan was just over a weeks old and that is a long drive to take so soon. But as the day went on and it begun to sink in of what had happened I decided that I needed to make a trip up there and say my good byes and have closure or I would reget it down the road. So around 5pm we threw everything together and started the LONG drive up to Spokane, WA. I am so greatful that I decided to go. I was able to say my good byes and It was the best time and a bonding moment with my family.
I was so blessed that Keegan did amazing on the drive and didn't get sick.
"DAD! I love you and will forever miss you! I know you are watching over my little Keegan and that even though you are not here to be his grandpa that you are his angel!"

On a side note Keegan was weighted this day and had lost more weight since being sent home. They had me start pumping and supplementing formula. He just never wanted to eat and would fall asleep as soon as I put a bottle in his mouth.

Delivery Day and Hospital Stay (this post is only 7 months late)

2011-08-01T14:49:00.000-06:00

December 29, 2010
On this cold and snowy Wednesday my day started out the same. Sleeping in and the sitting on the couch watching tv. At around noon I started having contractions but nothing really strong or consistant. At about 4:30pm I got a strong urge to use the bathroom (Warning the next parts might be alittle to much info but this is my journal so sorry)... So up off the couch I got and for some reason grabbed my cell phone first, I went and sat on the toilet and started bleeding alot, I started to panic and sent Chad a text and then called my doctor. I was bleeding so much that I couldn't get off the toilet for over 10 minutes. I was also passing blood clots the size of my fist. I was so scared cause I had no clue what was going on or what to do. So when on the phone with my doctor he said to go ahead and go into Labor and delivery and be checked, I don't think he really understood to what extent I was bleeding. So I called Chad and told him he needed to head home NOW! I was still in panic mode. I called a few people to try and get a ride to the hospital or meet Chad some place since he was an hour away! My friend Anita was able to come get me and we met up with Chad.
I checked in to the hopsital at around 5:30ish, of coarse by that time I was no longer bleeding... UGH! So they hooked me up to the monitors and checked me. I don't think they believed me in the amount of blood I had lost! UGH stupid nurses thinking that just cause I am a new mom I don't know anything! I was at a 1 and 80%! To my suprise I was having regular contractions about 1.5 minutes apart. So after being there for about 30 minutes I again had a strong urge to use the toilet. I called in the nurse to unhook me, I got up and again a gush of blood come, I told Chad to call the nurse back in cause yet again I was unable to get off the toilet. The Nurse came in a looked and then in a hurry said I am going to go call your doctor and left. I was finally able to get back into bed but not before filling up the toilet with blood yet again! This time they didn't flush it so that the doctor could see it! About 5 minutes later the nurse came in and said I hope your okay with a c-section cause your doctor wants to get the baby out. Of course I was okay with it and even if I wasn't I wanted what was best for my baby. They started preparing me for the surgery! Of coarse this happened on the same day as a huge snow storm so it took my doctor about 45 minutes to get there when it should have taken about 5 minutes.
Once the doctor got there, they rolled me back and the surgery started. My Doctor didn't even wait for the assisting doctor. I was later told that my placenta was detaching and that why I was bleeding. At 7:32pm Mr. Keegan McCoy was born. He weighted in at 7lbs 4oz! He nurse said that he had the biggest head she had ever measured! I was worried cause he wasn't really crying and they kept trying to get him to breathe by rubbing his back. They told me that he were going to take him to the nursery and monitor him and get him on some oxygen. I was worried and still in shock but couldn't wait to hold my baby. I went to recovery and then back to my room and finally at around Midnight I was able to get up and stand long enough for me to get into a wheelchair to go see Keegan.
When I went into the nursery, I saw my precious and tiny little boy hooked up to machines. He was hooked up to oxygen and also had an IV as a precaution cause they weren't sure how much blood I had lost. They alos had some other monitors on him. After holding him and doing skin to skin for about 30 minutes the on call doctor decided he was free to go back to my room with me. YAY! I could hold my baby for the rest of the night. I was still in shock and could really believe that I was a Mom and this little baby belonged to me.
He had a few other complications due to being early. They still had to monitor his oxygen closely and he didn't have a sucking reflux for the first 2-3 days. We couldn't get him to eat anything. After like our 3rd day in the hospital the doctor talked about putting him on a feeding tube. Keegan didnt like that idea and started eating later that day. He lost just under a pound before leaving the hospital so they wanted me to keep a close eye on it. Other then that Keegan was a great baby. He never cried, even when they had to check his blood sugar levels or do his PKU testing. He stayed with me the whole visit in the hospital. We were released Sunday mid morning. It was defiently nice to be home but I missed the nurses waiting on me hand and foot. It was nice to have someone do everything for me.

Last Few months of My Pregnancy!

2011-04-11T14:38:00.000-06:00

Okay so I have been a super slacker but sometimes it is so hard to just sit down and write! Really who reads it anyways.
Nothing really exciting happened the last few months of my pregnancy. I did have to go to Labor and Delivery a few times in November and the begining of December. Keegan just liked to stress me out and sit so far back on my back that I couldn't feel him moving for long periods of time. I, of coarse being a first time mom was freaked out about it since my doctor always told me I should feel 10 movements in any given hour a day! Lets just say Chad and I had alot of late nights at the Hospital being monitored.
On December 21st, Chad and I made our trip down to the Hospital to be checked since Keegan was once again not moving. They monitored me for alot longer this time. I was starting to dilate. I was have contractions off and on but nothing to big. At that time I also was checked to see if my water was leaking.. One test come back positive, one came back negative... Go figure! So they had to do yet another test which came back negative. The one call doctor did order a ultrasound though just to check the fluid levels, During that ultrasound we founf out Keegan was measuring much bigger then he should. It set my due date at December 31st. His head was measuring 41 weeks (mind you I was only 25 weeks along), torso measuring 38 weeks and legs measuring 36 weeks. We did find out he had hair though and my fluid was perfect. So I was then set home!
After getting the results from the ultrasound tech of Keegan and his big head I decided to talk to my doctor about having a c-section, Yes I am a baby but I didn't wanna push that head out! My doctor wasnt happy about my desire for a c-section but scheduled it anyways for Monday January 10th. At this tim eI finally was okay with the fact that Keegan wasn't going to come in 2010, I wanted him to come in 2010 for a couple reasons.
~ We had already met our out of pocket max expenses for the year so our insurance would pay 100%
~ Tax Deduction!!
~ I really needed some sleep and with me hips it was nearly impossible
~ I couldn't wait to meet my little monkey!

Pregnancy Picture at 34 weeks!

I really had to stick my tummy out to even look this pregnant!

Finally

2010-11-03T22:21:00.001-06:00

So on Sunday (October 3rd) morning, Keegan was being really active and I grabbed Chads hand and put it softly on my belly. Of coarse, Keegan stopped kicking and moving. I told Chad to just be patient and sure enough shortly after that Keegan kicked him. I can't wait until he starts getting more active and he can feel him more. Only 106 more days to go!

Our Trip to California....beware there will be lots of pictures

2010-10-04T14:41:00.001-06:00

So for our Anniversary we decided to go to California, yes we are celebrating it like 6 months late but going in September worked better with Chad's work schedule. We flew out the morning of Saturday, Sept 18th. After arriving in LA and checking into our hotel we headed to Disneyland. Our hotel was only a 10 minute walk to the parking tram so we were in a great location. We spent the day in Disneyland Saturday and Sunday.
Chad and I waiting for the Disney Parking Tram

This will be Chad in 50 years!

Chad and I waiting in line for the Nemo ride

On the broken down Matterhorn
Chad on the broken down Matterhorn

Us in front of Soarin over California

Us with Woody

On Tuesday we went down to Hollywood Blvd. and walked the stars of fame, so yes more walking for my feet. It was fun seeing all the stars especially ones like Kermit the Frog or Donald Duck. While there we Ate at the Hard Rock, another tradition we have when going on vacation.

I was so tired of walking!

After Walking around Hollywood, we headed to Venice Beach. It was so windy and getting cold. We walked along the beach for a little while. While walking we saw a big dead jellyfish. After the beach we headed back to the hotel. I was exhausted!

On Tuesday we headed back to Disneyland. There was alot less people there and the lines weren't long at all. Here is a few pictures from that day!

With Tinkerbell, my favorite fairy!

Us waiting for the parade to start!

Us at Dinner!

On Wednesday, my feet needed another break, we went thru a session at the Newport Beach Temple. It was a smaller temple but very pretty. Chad and I really enjoyed it and it brought back lots of memories of our wedding day. We were asked to be the witness couple, which was a great experience.

Later that night we went to dinner at the Rainforest Cafe. It was a fun eating experience and the food was pretty good.

To Be Continued.....

August 2010

2010-10-04T14:18:00.000-06:00

So the month of August was just as boring and uneventful as to other months! My best friend, Rachel and her 3 kids from Lewiston, ID (my hometown) came for a few days during the middle of August. One night we took Mari, Adam, Rachel and her kids to the Legacy Center in Lehi. The kids had alot of fun. Mari has mastered floating on her back and well Adam he is getting there. He still gets very nervous and freaks out when you let go of him but he is getting better. Here are a few pictures from that night.
This is Alara... She is a crazy Girl!

Nevaeh going down the slide! Those kids had a blast....

Chad and I playing with the kids. As you can see Chad is helping Adam float, and Mari is off to the side floating.

Also while Rachel we here we all went camping for the weekend. It was so stinkin' hot and I about died. All the kids had fun playing and getting dirty though.

Moriah and Rachel, She was playing us all a song.

Alara and Nevaeh roasting Marshmellows!

That pretty much sums up and August and our summer for the most part. Sorry we are so boring!

July 2010

2010-10-01T12:17:00.000-06:00

Well besides being sick this month cause of the pregnancy and a couple trips to the ER we didn't do much.

We ended up going to the Ogden Demolition Derby for the Fourth of July. It was alot of fun. Chad and I have a yearly tradition of going to a Derby for the Fourth of July. it is great entertainment and they always have a great Firework show afterwards. Our favorite part of the Derby is when the trucks go at it. Here are a few pictures from our adventure that day!

Chad and I enjoying ourselves!

These car were stuck together but the blue car was still going just dragging him along!

We were able to fit in a camping trip up at Jordanelle State Park. We went the 16th thru the 18th. It was so hot but alot of fun. I think my favorite part was on Saturday when we decided to go to Park City and do alittle shooping since we were only like 10 minutes away. Other then that we just sat at the beach with our feet in the lake and watched the people boating. It was nice to get away and spend the weekend together and relax!

Chad is enjoying opening the milk way to much! Man I love that guy!

Our view of the lake from our Campsite

Cooking me some yummy eggs and sausage

This guy was there doing some tricks, some one was recording him from a helicopter

Chad relaxin at the beach

Not really sure why I look like I am scared, if you notice I have my wedding ring on my necklace, my fingers were getting to big couse of the heat!

June 2010

2010-10-01T11:45:00.000-06:00

So I think since it has been so long and I really just need to catch up I will post by the month. Towards the Middle of June my Sister Monica came to visit for a few days. It was along drive for her since she live in Texas. I don't know how she did it but am glad she made it safe and that we were able to have a nice visit. I didn't get any pictures but we did have a great time. I took her 4 kids swimming one of the days and the other days we just hung out and played. After Monica left, my sister Sara and her 4 kids flew in from Nashville. It was so great to see them as well. We went swimming, minature golfing and took the kids to there first Derby.

Chad getting ready to go Golfing!

Mitchell with his ball and club!

Emily

Chad and Morgan

Mitchell

Emily taking a swing, Nicole and Chad watching

Nicole taking her turn

Morgan putting her ball just right

Hit that ball

My husband is a Stud

Sara after hitting her ball

Mitchell: The Derby was really loud but he enjoyed it

Chad at the Derby

Mitchell loved throwing the beach ball at Chad.

Well that pretty much sums up June. Like I have said before we live pretty boring lives!

My last 24 weeks of pregnancy

2010-10-01T10:26:00.001-06:00

On May 26th, I went to my First Appointment. I had my first ultrasound and got the official confirmation that I was pregnant and Due January 18th. There are so many Birthdays in January that it will be lucky if he doesn't have to share his birthday with someone else we know. The doctor confirmed that there was sadly only one baby (I secretly have always wanted twins).
I had to go back 2 weeks later on June 9th because I was just barely along at my first appointment and the doctor couldn't get a good picture of the baby. At this appointment we saw the baby's heart beating strong and the doctor said he was healthy. I am always so happy when I get to go to the doctor and see my sweet baby. I worry all the time about his health and try and do everything right so that he can be as healthy and strong as possible. Up to this point I had been feeling great, really tired but no real morning sickness. (That changes later on)
July 7th was my next appointment, I have still been feeling great and haven't had much sickness. I do have to take a nap everyday and am still ready for bed by 8pm. At this apointment I got to hear my baby's sweet heart beat. The doctor said it sounded very healthy and strong. I am of coarse happy to hear the beat cause until I can start feeling him move I think I will worry everyday about him.
On July 9th I woke up and was exxtremly sick. I was sick all weekend and finally on Monday July 12th I called my doctor cause I was at the point I couldn't keep down anything. He told me that I needed to go to the ER and get checked out. As soon as Chad got home from work off to the ER we went. Ended up that I was extremly dehydrated and needed 4 liters of fluid flushed in me. It took them forever to get an IV put in and I was so worried about my sweet baby, but the doctor assured me that everything should be fine cause I haven't had any cramping or spotting. After spending the evening in the hospital we were released about midnight. The very next morning I woke up with horrible cramps and had some light spotting, I of coarse was worried sick, I called the doctor and he wanted to see me right away, I called Chad at work and he came home and off to yet another Doctors apointment we went. I had another ultrasound and the doctor said everything looked fine and to just try and push liquids and gave me a prescription for Zofran. This one just dissovled on my tongue though so I wouldn't have to drink anything with the pill. (Liquid seemed to make me more sick then anything.
I was feeling good for about a week and then on Tuesday July 20th I started getting sick again. On July 21st at about 8pm I told chad that I didn't feel right and needed to go to the ER cause something was wrong. Big suprise I was dehyrdrated again. Even after getting 4 different doses of Anti-Nausea medication via IV and 3 liters of fluid, I was still puking and unable to drink anything. The doctor was at a loss of what to do next because nothing was working. He called my doctor and they decided that the next day I would be put on Home IV Therapy so that I wouldn't really have the chance to get dehydrated again. We didn't get home until about 6am and off to bed I went while Chad stayed up cause I still had Daycare children coming.
On Thursday July 22nd, I went to get my IV in place, Home Health Care then brought me out all the IV bags and medication I needed for the next week. The horrible news I got was a new IV had to be put in every 3-4 days, UGH I was so tired of needles and getting poked. I did about 2 weeks of Home IV Therapy and started feeling good again so the doctor agreed it was time to take it out and try to go without it since I should be getting over the morning sickness phase. He still wanted me to check my ketones everyday though to make sure I was staying hydrated so we could catch any sign of dehydration early on so I wouldn't end up in the ER again.
On August 4th, not only did I get my IV out that day but we also got the exciting news that we are having a little boy. At this apointment I was measuring a few days big which was a relief to me since I had been so sick and was worried about if my baby was gaining enough weight. During this ultrasound we got to see all the baby's organs and bones. Baby was healthy and moving all around. Doctor said everything was great and working. We have decided to name our baby boy Keegan McCoy Patten!
I started having stomach cramps on August 17th and finally on the 19th I called the doctor and he had me come in. Baby was fine... heart rate was 170. It ended up that I had a bladder infection and once I started antibotics I felt 100% better. It always seems like though when I have a set back like this or any other sickness my body just doesn't respond well and gets even more sick. Low and behold on Monday, August 23rd I had to go have my IV put back in. Not something I really wanted to do but if it meant not being sick all the time and making sure our baby stayed healthy, I would do it. This round of treatment was alot harder on me. My veins would not cooperate and I was going in every 2-3 days for a new IV. They had a difficult time finding a vein, I would end up getting poked 3-4 time before they could find one. I decided to go off it on September 4th just cause I couldn't take it anymore.
On September 1st I had yet another check up! I was finally 20 weeks. It was also the first appointment that I actually gained weight unstead of losing weight. The Doctor was happy about that. Keegan was healthy and had a strong heartbeat. The Doctor said he was Happy and Healthy. Not really sure how he knows Keegan is Happy but I will agree with it, he is the doctor after all. Finally on September 4th, I felt Keegan move for the first time.

This is taken on September 6th, 1 day shy of 21 weeks. Most days I just feel fat more then actually pregnant but I defiently have days that I look pregnant, other days just look like I've gained 30 pounds.
I just had my 24 week appointment September 29th, Keegan's heartbeat is a healthy 150. The doctor gave me a flu shot and now we just have to get Chad one. This is my first year ever getting a flu shot so I am hoping it works. My arm is so sore, it feels like some punched me where they put in the shot but oh well if it means I have a lower chance of getting sick I will take the pain. I am feeling great besides trying to get over a cold. I am hoping that I am finally over the sickness part and can enjoy the next 16 weeks of this pregnancy. Keegan is getting much more active and I can't wait for Chad to actually be able to feel him. Everytime you put your hand on my belly he stops moving. One of these days it will happen!
Sorry this is so jumbled and long but it is now updated. I will try harder to get on more and update things. Also Ultrasound pictures to come once I get them scaned in!

Mothers' Day and My Exciting News

2010-05-11T09:19:00.000-06:00

So I just want to start out in saying how much I love my mother. She has taught me so much about life and how to be a great mom. I love her so much and appreciate everything she has done and will do for me. The day started out with taking Mari and Adam back to their mom so that she could spend the day with them. After that we went to Dennys for Breakfast and then had to run by walmar to pickup some stuff for potatoe salad because I had been craving it and since we were having Chad's mom and step-dad over for dinner I figured why not. Before getting to walmart I was talking to Chad about how I had still not started my monthly cycle (I was now officially one day late) and he suggested that we buy a pregnancy test. I didn't want to because I knew if it come back negative then I would be disappointed and after all ikt was Mothers Day. So while at Walmart, I gave in and bought a test, there is only a million to choose from ranging from 4 dollars to 40. After coming home I put the tests in the bathroom and was still nervous about taking them. Chad kept bugging me all day to just do it. We carried on our day and I got a nap! After Chads family had left I decided to just take the test, still extremly nervous! So I took test number one and to my suprise it was positive. I then took test number 2 and it was still positive. I was so excited but was still in shock and didnt believe it was true because I haven't been sick and don't feel any different. Chad told his mom and I called my mom and told her. I couldn't sleep all night because I had so many questions and things running through my head and was just over excited that Chad and I are going to have a baby. I want to tell the world. Chad is sure its a girl but we will see. I will be happy with either one and mostly just want a healthy, happy baby. I spent all day yesterday looking at baby things online and thinging about themes.
So me still being unsure if it was for real or if I just had a faulty test, I told Chad that I wanted to go to the doctor and have him test me. So last night off to the doctors office we went, still nervous as heck that it would come back negative after I had been so excited..... Well it come back positive! Its official Chad and I are going to have a Baby Patten. I am due around Jan 16, 2011 (my sisters birthday). I couldn't be happier and already love this little baby, who is only about the size of a poppy seed right now! I currently feel great, I have been a little more tired and at times have an upset stomach but other wise fine. I go to my OB May 26th and couldn't be more excited about that appointment! Chad is going to make such a great dad and is also way excited!

Cake Class!

2010-05-11T08:54:00.000-06:00

So a few weeks ago I went into Hobby Lobby to get so scrapbboking supplies. After we checked out and we got home I was reading a flier that was put in our bag. It was about a beginners cake decorating class that would soon be starting. I talked to Chad and said that I thought we should do it cause it is something I've always wished I knew how and besides that it would be lots of fun. We signed up for the class and I couldn't wait to start. Our first class was May 8th, and of coarse I wanted to come straight home a bake a cake. After baking a cake and trying to decide what to do on it and what we would do with it after it was done because I don't even like cake. I thought it would be nice to make Mari and Adam's mom a cake for Mothers Day. Nothing fancy but it is a start. Mari was so excited to give it to her mom the next day for Mothers Day!
Here is our finished cake!

Alittle bit of what we have been up to the past month

2010-05-11T08:42:00.000-06:00

So I think I have decided that since I can't seem to update weekly, simply because we live boring lifes, I will try and do monthly updates:
4/28/2010: Crazy hair day at work:
Chad had crazy hair day at work.

4/24/2010: Mini Golf
Chad and I love to go Miniature golfing, so we decided to take the kids and give them a try at it as well. They still don't understand the concept of it all and they prefer to just pick up the ball and either put it in the hole or right by the hole. Adam would get so excited everytime he pulled hi ball out of the hole, a little victory dance was done every hole/ At the end of the coarse there is a volcano that either shots flames up if you make a hole in one or squirts you with water if not. Well the squirted was broken and big suprise, both kids were afraid of the flames. We were slow and had many people pass us but we all had fun and will defiently go again.

4/23/2010: Bowling
I can't believe we took the kids bowling for the first time and yes I forgot my camera. Both kids really enjoyed it. Mari stepped over the foul line, fell and her ball fell on top of her. She won't step over it again!

4/22/2010: Swimming with the Kids at the Lehi Legacy Center
During our weekend visit with Mari and Adam we took them swimming. We are teaching them how to swim and float. Mari does really well and Adam not so much. He is scared of the water and hates it getting on his face. They have improved alot since the first time we took them, though.

My Three Favorite People

Mari Going down the Slide!

Adam doesn't enjoy the slide much but I wanted a picture

And of coarse I had to have Chad go down! I went down as well but no picture :(

4/20/2010: Tulip Festival
It was my week to plan date night for Chad and I, I love tulips so I figured whats better to do then go and walk around the Gardens at Thanksgiving Point. We went a grabbed some Subway first and had a little picnic at the Gardens. I am amazed at the amount of different kinds of Tulips and how beautiful they are all. We saw all ages and different type of people. I was amazed at the amount of people there getting engagment and wedding pictures done but I guess there really is no better place.

Chad enjoying his cheetos

A couple of my favorite parts

Just some pictures of Chad and I! (I know you probably get tired of seeing us but thats all you get)

Kids Fall Photos and Family Pictures

2010-04-12T13:27:00.000-06:00

These are way late but in October 2009, We went and took so outdoor photos. Also while we are out there was some people that let Adam and Mari ride thier horses. Pictures will come in a more timely matter now that I know how to upload them....

MARI & ADAM

MARI

ADAM

CHAD & MICHELLE

FAMILY

Mari and Adam on the horse

I know how to upload pictures.... Finally

2010-04-12T13:11:00.000-06:00

Chad and I in Vegas!

In Vegas.... So many water fountains:)

Getting ready to take off... I love paragliding!

(don't know how to rotate yet) Chad coming in for a landing!

Chad and I at one of the many BYU football games

San Diego Temple on our Honeymoon

At the San diego Zoo

Best Day of my life... 3-6-09

Engagement Pictures

On the Boat where Chad proposed... 10-5-08

At the Nashville Zoo.... a few days before Chad proposed

2010-04-12T12:35:00.001-06:00

Chad and I waiting for the Volcano Show!

Update

2010-04-12T12:33:00.000-06:00

So, when I started this blog thing, I told myself I would keep it updated.... So much for that. Well here is a brief summary of what we have been up to.
January: I celebrated my 25th birthday.... UGH, I'm getting old. So for my birthday I basically spent the day at doctors. I went to my family doctor because I was always hot and tired. We found out I have a vitamin d deficiency... Oh and once i was put on medication it cured like everything. I also went to the orthopedic doctor... bad news: Surgery is in the near future. Then lastly the dentist. I also made Chad go to the doctor... he later had a ct scan and surgery was in his near future as well.
Chad celebrated his 25th birthday on February 3rd.
On March 6, Chad and I celebrated our 1-year anniversary. It has ben a great year.... The best actually. Chad and I still have yet to have our first fight... I'm waiting for it! LOL! We didn't do anything big for our anniversary and plan to celebrate it this summer for a week in California. Chad took me to get my hair colored and cut and to get my nails done. I am so spoiled and I love it.
Later in March... I had surgery on my knee. I had a torn meniscus and some cartilage that needed to be smoothed out. Surgery went well and while I am still recovering I feel great. I was very lucky to have my mom come and stay with me for 2 weeks to help out around the house and to help with the Daycare. It was so nice.... She also made Mari an Easter Dress while here. It turned out so cute, I can't wait to take her Spring pictures in it. A week after my surgery, Chad went under the knife. His whole life he hasn't been able to smell or breathe out of his nose. He didn't recover as fast as I did but is great now. I think sometimes he wishes he still couldn't smell but sure is glad he can breathe. (so am I, he doesn't even hardly snore now)
March 25-28: We went to Vegas for a weekend with my Mom, Don (step-dad) and Little sister, Janine.
We went down there to attend Monster Jam World Championships. Oh it was so much fun. We all had such a great time and enjoyed the 70 degree weather. On the last night we were there Chad and I rode the monorail down to the very end of the strip (we were staying at the opposite end). We walked around for a few hours and around 2:30am we decided it was time to find the monorail station and head back and go to bed..... Ya we got there 5 minutes too late. The stations all closed at 3am and we didnt know that. Needless to say we had to walk all the way back to our hotel. I was so tired and we didn't get back until almost 4:30am. I am way to old for those late nights. It was so much fun and are planning on making it a yearly trip.

Oh what a New Year

2010-01-04T09:35:00.000-07:00

So Chad and I had a great New Years Eve. We went over to our friends house and played games until Midnight. It was a fun time and great food. It was kind of funny though because Anita sister came over to say hi and thier dog ran over to her and peed on her foot. I of coarse laughed and laughed (it was late and everything was funny). After midnight we came home and fell fast asleep. Chad and I then just got to spend the rest of the weekend together really doing nothing but being bored. Oh Chad got new tires 450 dollars later... Ugh I hate how everything cost so much money.
Yesterday as my wonderful husband decided to do the laundry so that I didn't have to... I heard him call up to me saying "Shell I think your washer sprung a leak", not what I wanted to hear. I make my way downstairs. Sure enough water everywhere. I was thinking to my self really whatelse can go wrong right now. I was so stressed that I just want to cry, but didn't because I hate letting people see me cry. UGH!!! So Chad then called his dad and his dad told him to check the pump. Heck we have never taken apart a washer and needless to say it took us a while, hopefully we will be able to put it back together. Well good news is that it did infact look as if it is the pump. So next we go searching for the part, well being Sunday nothing is opened except Sears and big suprise the part we need is one back order..... Great no washer for awhile. Anyone have one we can borrow for a few hours to wash clothes? UGH!! what a way to start the New Year! HAPPY NEW YEARS everyone

Sledding

2009-12-31T13:47:00.000-07:00

On December 26, we went sledding with some friends and thier children. It was Mari and Adam's frist sledding experience. They had a blast, the whole ride down the hill Adam would be laughing and was always ready to go again once we stopped. Adam didn't like the walking up the hill part so much and half the time Chad ended up carrying him up by his coat. It was a beautiful day and great weather. That is one thing I like about being in Utah, there are place to go sledding. Growing up in Lewiston, ID it was a very rare occansion that there was even enough snow to go sledding. ~Picture to come still new at this~

Christmas!

2009-12-31T13:41:00.000-07:00

I'll post pictures later when I figure out how. So Chad and I had Mari and Adam this year for Christmas, it was so much fun. Chad and I went over to his Dads house the Sunday before and had a family Christmas party. It was lots of fun and the food was soooo yummy. I got to meet Chad's step-sister and her husband and their daughter. Adam and Mari were able to meet some of there cousins for the first time. It was a dino themed Christmas and the kids had a great time and gots lots of fun gifts.
On Christmas Eve we had Chad's Step-dad, Mom, and little sister over for dinner and presents. I cooked a Ham and the works to go along. It sure was a yummy dinner. Chad and I were suprised when we opened our gift from him parents.... it was the title to thier suburban. I have been borrowing thier suburban since I stated my daycare so that I could get kids faster since I would be able to provide transportation and most other daycares don't. his parents don't really have a need for it so they gave it to us. Later that night after Chad's parents had left and the kids were in bed, we pulled out the kids gifts so we could wrap them and set up the "Santa" gifts. I was in wrapping the gifts (Chad won't wrap presents cause he isn't so good at it to say the least) in the Kitchen and Chad was in the living room with all the parts to Mari's new Kitchen scattered about.... Chad then grabbed the directions and went to look for the screws it was calling for; You will never guess what he never found... Yes the screws. The Kitchen that we bought from Sears had no screws to put the darn thing together. Just our luck. So needless to say Mari never got the kitchen. It all worked out though and a gift that was suppose to be to the both of them just went to Mari unstead..... She never knew the difference.
Christmas Morning was great. Mari and Adam didn't wake us up until 8:05, they don't understand all the hype about Christmas yet. Both kids loved thier gifts and of coarse wanted what the other had. Chad spoiled me for Christmas and I got everything I wanted, My favorite was the scrapbooking stuff and gift card to buy more stuff (not that I need any more stuff but its always fun to buy new stuff). I think I had Chad alittle suprised in what he got but he got everything he wanted as well since he only asked for 2 things. I think is favorite is a tie between the playstation 3 remote that also works on the tv (yay for me cause we only need one remote now) and his 1 TB External Hard Drive. All in All it was a great and relaxing day.

New at This

2009-12-31T12:35:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,
I have wanted to start a blog for awhile now but never really knew how nor do I really have anything interesting happening in my life. But its official I have entered the blogging world. I am very new at this.... so we will see how it goes and how often its updated.