I know I'm a couple of days late but I was out of town. We had a great Thanksgiving. We went to Green River for the holiday and spent a lot of time with the Wyoming family. On Saturday, we went over to Evanston and had a big shindig with the extended family. The kids got to play with their cousins that they haven't seen in quite a while and the adults got to catch up too. It was a really fun long weekend but it's good to be home.
I decided some time this weekend that I was going to post a kind of top ten list of the things I'm grateful for this year. It's just a small portion but I thought it would be good to share it with others. So without further ado.....here it goes!
#10-I'm grateful for the opportunity to go to school and learn. I know in some countries, women aren't allowed to go to school and I'm glad I live here and not there.
#9-I'm not much of a walker or public transportation kind of person so I'm grateful I have a nice car to drive and that it gets us safely from point A to point B
#8-I'm grateful for the house we live in. Sure it's messy most of the time, but it's still home.
#7-I'm grateful for my pets. They're my furry kids and I love them!
#6-I'm grateful that we are able to make ends meet. We have nice clothes to wear and good food on our table and enough left over to have some fun on occasion.
#5-I am so thankful for the ward family we've been blessed with. They are always looking out for my family and making sure we are taken care of.
#4-I'm thankful that I am healthy and able to work and do the things I like to do.
#3-I'm grateful for my friends and family. I don't know where I'd be without their unconditional love and support.
#2-I'm grateful for my kids. They mean the world to me. I'm grateful that they are healthy and smart and strong. I feel so lucky that they were sent to me to love and raise. They keep me going and teach me to pay more attention to the little things in life.
#1-I'm grateful for Jesus Christ and my faith. I know that I wouldn't be here without His love and that He is helping me through every day in everything I do. I'm grateful for this life that He has given me. I'm grateful for my knowledge of who I am and where I am headed.
God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Casa Bonita Still Sucks
Saturday night we went to Casa Bonita. It's kind of a Denver icon and it's not known for it's food.
We went with our friends Brian and Nikki and Brian's daughter Jessica. Jessica is in town from California to spend Thanksgiving with her dad. Nikki thought it would be fun to take her to Casa Bonita and invited us to go with them. I hadn't been there in probably 14 or 15 years and the kids have never been. It is a fun place; they have cliff diving, puppet shows and all kinds of fun stuff for the kids to do.
We got a table right next to the cliff diving show so that was pretty neat. After we ate, the kids wanted to go into the cave. We got about 4 steps inside and they all wanted to get out. But the pathway is about 2 feet wide and there were a bunch of people behind us so we had to drag 3 terrified kids through the rest of the cave. But I don't think there was any permanent damage! We watched a few more of the divers and finally headed out around 9:30.
The food there is terrible and Shannyn ended up getting sick Saturday night and again Sunday morning. I'm not totally sure it was from the food but I'm not counting it out. Anyway I think I'm good to avoid that place for another 15 years.
We went with our friends Brian and Nikki and Brian's daughter Jessica. Jessica is in town from California to spend Thanksgiving with her dad. Nikki thought it would be fun to take her to Casa Bonita and invited us to go with them. I hadn't been there in probably 14 or 15 years and the kids have never been. It is a fun place; they have cliff diving, puppet shows and all kinds of fun stuff for the kids to do.
We got a table right next to the cliff diving show so that was pretty neat. After we ate, the kids wanted to go into the cave. We got about 4 steps inside and they all wanted to get out. But the pathway is about 2 feet wide and there were a bunch of people behind us so we had to drag 3 terrified kids through the rest of the cave. But I don't think there was any permanent damage! We watched a few more of the divers and finally headed out around 9:30.
The food there is terrible and Shannyn ended up getting sick Saturday night and again Sunday morning. I'm not totally sure it was from the food but I'm not counting it out. Anyway I think I'm good to avoid that place for another 15 years.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Mother Knows Best
You know that old saying "Mother Knows Best?" Well I have a whole new belief in it.
Monday afternoon I got a call from Leo's daycare telling me that he was favoring his right arm, not letting anyone touch it, and not using it. I figured he'd dislocated his elbow again (he did it back in September) so I picked him up and took him to the ER. I told the nurses there what I thought the problem was and the doctor on call fidgeted with his elbow but didn't think it was dislocated. She ordered some x-rays and those came back normal. Leo was still not using his hand so we got more x-rays of his wrist. Well after about 2 hours, they basically told me "we don't know what's wrong so here's a splint and a phone number for an orthopedist." I called and made an appointment for Thursday but needed a referral from Leo's pediatrician for my insurance to cover it. And home we went.
Tuesday morning, Leo woke up with a fever of 101, and would not move or let me pick him up. So after dropping Shannyn off at Kindergarten, off to the ER we trucked again. The doctor that saw him diagnosed Leo with a cold and wanted to look at his x-rays from the day before and check out his arm while we were there. He didn't find anything on the x-rays and ordered more x-rays with a different view. 2-3 hours later, he came back and told me that Leo had a "bent" ulna in his arm. He said that because he was still young, the bone didn't break because it was still pliable. He said that it's still treated like a fracture and to keep the appointment with the orthopedist for Thursday. So back in the splint and home we went...with a prescription for Tylenol with codeine. Did you know they made Tylenol with codeine for 2 year olds?????
Which brings us to today. I got an appointment with Leo's pediatrician so I could get the referral to the orthopedist for tomorrow. The doctor came in, looked at Leo's arm for all of 2 minutes, fidgeted with it, and popped it back into place. He said there was no break, nothing wrong at all with his x-rays and that, yes, it was dislocated.
WHICH IS THE SAME THING I TOLD THE NURSES AND DOCTORS IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM ON...wait for it.........MONDAY AFTERNOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARRGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can you tell I'm frustrated?
Anyway, Leo's elbow is back in place, he's using his hand just fine, and doesn't seem to be in any more pain. Needless to say, I will not be taking Leo back to the hospital again for his elbow. I should have just taken him to his doctor in the first place but when your kid is hurt and hurt bad, you don't always think to call the doctor before heading to the ER. You just want your baby to feel better and feel better now.
And that's how my week started...........
Monday afternoon I got a call from Leo's daycare telling me that he was favoring his right arm, not letting anyone touch it, and not using it. I figured he'd dislocated his elbow again (he did it back in September) so I picked him up and took him to the ER. I told the nurses there what I thought the problem was and the doctor on call fidgeted with his elbow but didn't think it was dislocated. She ordered some x-rays and those came back normal. Leo was still not using his hand so we got more x-rays of his wrist. Well after about 2 hours, they basically told me "we don't know what's wrong so here's a splint and a phone number for an orthopedist." I called and made an appointment for Thursday but needed a referral from Leo's pediatrician for my insurance to cover it. And home we went.
Tuesday morning, Leo woke up with a fever of 101, and would not move or let me pick him up. So after dropping Shannyn off at Kindergarten, off to the ER we trucked again. The doctor that saw him diagnosed Leo with a cold and wanted to look at his x-rays from the day before and check out his arm while we were there. He didn't find anything on the x-rays and ordered more x-rays with a different view. 2-3 hours later, he came back and told me that Leo had a "bent" ulna in his arm. He said that because he was still young, the bone didn't break because it was still pliable. He said that it's still treated like a fracture and to keep the appointment with the orthopedist for Thursday. So back in the splint and home we went...with a prescription for Tylenol with codeine. Did you know they made Tylenol with codeine for 2 year olds?????
Which brings us to today. I got an appointment with Leo's pediatrician so I could get the referral to the orthopedist for tomorrow. The doctor came in, looked at Leo's arm for all of 2 minutes, fidgeted with it, and popped it back into place. He said there was no break, nothing wrong at all with his x-rays and that, yes, it was dislocated.
WHICH IS THE SAME THING I TOLD THE NURSES AND DOCTORS IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM ON...wait for it.........MONDAY AFTERNOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARRGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can you tell I'm frustrated?
Anyway, Leo's elbow is back in place, he's using his hand just fine, and doesn't seem to be in any more pain. Needless to say, I will not be taking Leo back to the hospital again for his elbow. I should have just taken him to his doctor in the first place but when your kid is hurt and hurt bad, you don't always think to call the doctor before heading to the ER. You just want your baby to feel better and feel better now.
And that's how my week started...........
Saturday, November 15, 2008
The Giving Spirit
Today a local news station was running a huge donation drive across the state. They were collecting food, clothing, toys etc. I talked to Shannyn and Leo this morning and told them about the drive and how some kids weren't going to get any toys for Christmas unless people donated some old ones they didn't play with anymore. I asked them if they thought it would be a good idea to go through their toys and give some away so kids could have a nice Christmas. Shannyn got very excited at the idea and Leo seemed content to put some of his toys into a bucket as well. We spent about an hour this afternoon and filled up a big plastic tote with toys that they decided they wanted to give away. Shannyn decided to part with some little fairies, a baby doll, and even a couple Barbies! Leo put some of his animal toys in and some of his cars too! Of course the first question Shannyn asked was if they could get some new toys since they gave some of their old ones away. I told her that I was pretty sure they would get some new toys for Christmas. I am so proud of them for understanding the idea of charity and for unselfishly deciding to help other kids have a nice holiday this year.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Major Picture Update
So at long last...the pictures I have been promising are here! These first ones are from Jimmy's wedding. We had so much fun and it was such a great day despite all the rain!
At the reception:
The obligatory cake smash
Shannyn dancing with my dad
Yup that's me catching the bouquet...
man that thing flew right toward me didn't it?
We all had a great time but Leo sums
Shannyn was a butterfly
Leo was a caterpillar. He couldn't wait to get into his candy!
And I was a bug catcher!
We had a lot of fun and I can't wait 'til next year to dress up again. I guess I'm just a big kid at heart when it comes to Halloween!
Here is the cutest ring bearer ever! Leo did so good and loved carrying the pillow around. He was careful to know where it was at all times.
Shannyn loved dressing up in her "princess" dress!
My mom, Shannyn and me before the wedding. Three Generations!
My mom, Shannyn and me before the wedding. Three Generations!
The big moment!!!!!
My brother, new sister-in-law Carrie and my new niece Hailey
At the reception:
The obligatory cake smash
Shannyn dancing with my dad
Yup that's me catching the bouquet...
man that thing flew right toward me didn't it?
We all had a great time but Leo sums
up the way we all felt at the end of the day
And now for a few Halloween pictures.....
Shannyn was a butterfly
Leo was a caterpillar. He couldn't wait to get into his candy!
And I was a bug catcher!
We had a lot of fun and I can't wait 'til next year to dress up again. I guess I'm just a big kid at heart when it comes to Halloween!
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