Thanks Becca and Jared, we owe you!!!!Monday, August 17, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Camping for the 4th
We spent the weekend with family and great friends up in the mountains near Flagstaff. The boys spent most of their time playing in the rain and mud. 
Saturday we went to hike some cave, but it was a little too steep and rocky for my boys. Luckily our friend Carrie was there to help Talmage, because I was stuck at the top holding Barrett, who was cold and wet and cranky!
And then poor Taylor hit his head on one of the rocks above him which knocked him out. Other than a big gash on his head, he was ok!
Even with the mud, and rain, and accidents, and cranky kids, we managed to have a great time. We are so lucky to have such great family and friends to share our lives with!
Saturday we went to hike some cave, but it was a little too steep and rocky for my boys. Luckily our friend Carrie was there to help Talmage, because I was stuck at the top holding Barrett, who was cold and wet and cranky!
And then poor Taylor hit his head on one of the rocks above him which knocked him out. Other than a big gash on his head, he was ok!
Even with the mud, and rain, and accidents, and cranky kids, we managed to have a great time. We are so lucky to have such great family and friends to share our lives with!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
What is going on??!!!
For the past two months, there have been some strange things happening to me. It all started when I noticed that I had been gaining weight- despite the fact that I am doing a fitness bootcamp and watching what I eat. It has reached a high of 10 pounds! But then I started to notice that I felt really depressed (which is very unlike me). I was in a bad mood all the time, always getting emotional. Plus, I went from having insomnia to crashing right after the kids went to bed at 7:00. I am tired all the time, and my body just feels really weak. I kept thinking to myself "I must be crazy!!" My mom finally convinced me to go see my doctor, but I was very skeptical because I was afraid they would just put me on antidepressants. Well, they took my blood to run some tests and then referred me to an endocrinologist. Come to find out- I have Hashimoto's disease!! And I had every symptom in the book! I got this definition for it off of the Mayo Clinic's website:
Hashimoto's disease is a disorder that affects your thyroid, a small gland located at the base of your neck, below your Adam's apple. The thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system, which produces hormones that coordinate many of your body's activities.
In Hashimoto's disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, your immune system attacks your thyroid gland. The resulting inflammation often leads to an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). Hashimoto's disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States.
In Hashimoto's disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, your immune system attacks your thyroid gland. The resulting inflammation often leads to an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). Hashimoto's disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States.
I have to be on medication for the rest of my life, but it's not a big deal. I'm just glad that now I can finally start to feel like myself again, and lose those ten pounds AGAIN!!!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
My little 2 year old!
My baby turned 2 yesterday!! I still can't believe it (even though most people think he is 3!) We had a low key birthday party because my kids have such a "mean" mom, as Talmage likes to say. They are allowed a big party on their 5th and 8th birthdays and that's it!! But we have loved every minute that Barrett has been with us. He is the sweetest little chubster- our little bear-bear! Happy Birthday Barrett!!
People keep telling me that I need to have another baby since Barrett is 2, but instead of having one, we are going to try to adopt our next one (hopefully an older baby or one with special needs). We were officially certified a few days ago, so we are excited to see what happens!!
People keep telling me that I need to have another baby since Barrett is 2, but instead of having one, we are going to try to adopt our next one (hopefully an older baby or one with special needs). We were officially certified a few days ago, so we are excited to see what happens!!
Summer Haircuts
My boys HATE to have their hair cut. They fight Taylor and I every time. So I finally had enough of the shagginess and we took them to Sport Clips so someone else could fight them on it. They did surprisingly well (especially Barrett), although neither of them were very happy about it!
It was Barrett's first "0fficial" haircut, and I was sad to see all of his blonde hair go, but he looks so stinkin' cute! I don't know why I waited so long to cut it!
It was Barrett's first "0fficial" haircut, and I was sad to see all of his blonde hair go, but he looks so stinkin' cute! I don't know why I waited so long to cut it!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Here's to the Graduates!
My youngest brother Stephen graduated from Mt. View this year. The last graduation I have to sit through for about fifteen years, and it will be one I won't forget. We sat huddled under umbrellas and ponchos, but still unable to keep from getting soaked as the rain poured down throughout the entire ceremony!! But every minute was worth it, because I just love this kid! Stephen is one of a kind! From his personality to his attire, he is just the funniest person I know, and I love him to death!!!
Here's to the die hard fans, the siblings who made it through till the end!!! Daniel, Sarah, Stephen, way to finish strong! Even Taylor had one of his episodes and had to leave early!!
This is my sister, Sarah, and I huddled under one umbrella with our very fashionable ponchos
And here's to Talmage, who also graduated from Preschool. He loved Mrs. McClure's preschool and will miss her and all the friends he made there. He is so smart and we love having him as part of our family. Way to go Talmage!!
Here's to the die hard fans, the siblings who made it through till the end!!! Daniel, Sarah, Stephen, way to finish strong! Even Taylor had one of his episodes and had to leave early!!
This is my sister, Sarah, and I huddled under one umbrella with our very fashionable ponchos
And here's to Talmage, who also graduated from Preschool. He loved Mrs. McClure's preschool and will miss her and all the friends he made there. He is so smart and we love having him as part of our family. Way to go Talmage!!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
8 Things...
I was tagged courtesy of my friend, Christin Trendler! Thanks Christin
Rules of this tag:
Mention the person who tagged you.
Complete the list of eight things.
Tag 8 of your bloggity friends.
Easy peasy!!
So here goes...
8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO:
Christmas
Date night with my husband
Our annual trip to Disneyworld
Dune season
Family Home Evening
Reading to my boys
Bedtime!!
Finishing a project I've started
8 THINGS I DID YESTERDAY:
Went to Bootcamp
Took the kids to swim lessons
Had the night off, so I went shopping!
Made a Sonic run for my diet coke
Went grocery shopping
Made cookies for T's preschool graduation
Watched American Idol
Played Candyland with the boys
8 THINGS I WISH I COULD DO:
Cook and enjoy doing it
Run a marathon
Adopt a child
Not worry about my weight
Be a better mom
Go back to Europe
Find Taylor a job
Relax a little more
8 SHOW I WATCH:
Amazing Race
House
Greys Anatomy
Americal Idol
Lost
Office
America's Next Top Model
CSI:NY
8 PEOPLE I TAG:
Ashley
Natalie
Bethany
Tawna
Sue
Becca
Carrie
Jill
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