Curlers?

Okay I am posting this because of my friend who posted this on her blog and as I was leaving her a comment I thought it was getting to long and why not just post one on mine with all that I have to say. 

My friend has 3 beautiful girls.  She was saying how with the first girl she never left her house without her dressed and hair done.  The second girl: well the same mostly... the third little girl joins the family and how all of a sudden it is like you step back and look at your cute family and think When did I stop caring?....

My question is Why have I never cared?  I used to never leave the house unless dressed with my hair done and makeup.  Now I am lucky to be showered everyday.  Makeup that is a thing of the past on most days.  I go to church and look around everyone there with hair and makeup and clothes freshly pressed I am running in dragging my kids behind me.  Are we on time?  No way.  Yes my kids are dressed and their hair is done but as for poor mom;  not so much. 

Remember I have 2 boys how hard should it be to get them ready?  Okay; it's not hard.  I used to say "when I have my little girl I will never leave the house without her hair all done, cute matching outfit, face washed and cleaned.  Those kids with the sticky hands you see at the grocery store or messy faces, yeah that will never be me.  Then I had a girl.  Yes I do leave to the store with messy faces and hair not combed.  I say to myself  that I just need to hurry and so I can get back home as I run out the door. 

So why is it that I stopped caring?  Am I too busy?  Where are my priorities?  Does everyone feel as rushed as I do most the time? 

As I read my friends post I thought at least I am not the only one.  At the same time it has made me think that I really should care a little more.  At least for my children if not for myself. 

Happy Birthday Preston!!!!

We all had fun celebrating with preston this year.  He turned 7 on Friday.  He wanted to take pizza to his class for his birthday treat so that is what we did.  Never thought I would do that!  Anyone who knows Preston knows he is not a big candy kinda kid.  He wanted to take his favorite and that happens to be pizza currently. 
Everybody would ask him what he wanted for his birthday and he told everyone the same thing "a panda pillow pet" I was a little worried he was going to be getting a few but he made out with "only" 2.  I just laughed we took one back the other day and he got to pick something new out.  We are so thankful for all those that could make it.  We missed Uncle B and Kenzie this year and Great Grandma and Grandpa Passey since they can't drive at night.  We also missed his bestest cousin Sierra.  She came earlier that day though.  He wanted to invite some friends from his sunday class and school class.  We played pin the nose on the snowman.  It all turned out really nice. 

I was a little nervous being 8 months pregnant but it all ran smoothly.  I picked Chad up from the Airport that morning so he was there to help. 

7 Incredible things about Preston:

1. He is amazing at keeping his room spotless and bed made
2.  He is the best big brother to his brother and sister
3. He is always looking for ways to serve others
4. He is a hard worker just like his dad
5. He loves the First Grade.  His fav. subject at school is Spanish
6. He loves pizza
7. He loves MONEY!!!  And is always wanting to sell his stuff. He even likes to put it in the bank!  (imagine that with a mom like me... LOL) 

Preston we love you and are so proud of how you are growing up.!

Oh Christmas Tree



complete joy dancing with daddy to Christmas music



We were invited by friends this year to go and cut down our christmas tree.  Chad and I jumped at the chance we had talked last year about starting this tradition.  We planned on heading up to the Uintas near the Bear River lodge.  It costs $10 for the permit and so we could afford that.  Our Friends called ahead and were told that to the lodge we could drive with 4 wheel drive but to get to the tree cutting area you had to snowmobile in or ski.  Our friends have a 6 month old and figured it wouldn't be wise to head up this year.   So we went to a tree farm in Far west and cut a tree.  It was much more expensive since I wanted a tall skinny one because in our little apartment we don't have a lot of room.  We found the perfect one and Preston and Colton actually agreed on the same one; Bonus.  We cut it down and helped our friends choose one and headed home.  They told us it wasn't the same as being up in the Uintas but it was alright.  Next year we will head up to the mountains but for our kids first time they loved it.

Here we are trimming the tree.  Chad is dancing with the little ones on and off to Christmas music blaring.  It was a lot of fun this year the kids are old enough to help.  They actually didn't put them all on the bottom this year. 

Here is the final tree and I absoulutly love it!!!!It is so cute and seems to have a fun little evergy about it.  We were a little worried with coco's asthma if a real tree was a good idea.  So far he has had no problems so this year will be our trial year!

Sad note I pulled out my beloved prelit artificial tree this year and it is fried.  I was sad to see it go.  I loved it.  But on a happy note I don't have to store it this year!!!!

Mouth Sores.....

Late Monday night Karleigh came down with a fever of 102.5.  After alternating Motrin and Tylenol every 3 hours Her fever wasn't coming down.  So Tuesday I took her into the doctor.  They ran a strep test that came back negative and said they would culture it, they checked her ears.  They were full of wax as the doctor dug to get it out Karleigh is just screaming ( I really think the doc hurt her because for days after she wouldn't let anyone near her ears)  She said the ears looked fine.  I left the docs feeling that something was not right but didn't know what to do.  while she was at the doctors screaming I noticed these white spots behind her front teeth and the gums were swollen I thought her permanent teeth were coming in I showed Chad when I got home he said it wasn't teeth it was an infection cause there was black and white gunk as well.  The next day ( Wed.) She woke up with white sores on her tongue and her gums all swollen so bad that you coundn't even see her teeth in some spots.  It looked as if she was teething and the teeth had just broke through.  Her fever now was 104. I took her to a different doctors and they ran a flu test since she looked terrible.  She had not eaten since Monday.  I was able to get her to drink.  Blessing.  Flu was negative the doc looked at the sores and said it was a virus she had them all down her throat, along her gums, and on her tongue which spread to her lips on the outside and inside.  He said that it was not Hand Foot mouth disease it was some other thing.  I asked about Hand foot and mouth but they said this was not it.  He checked her ears again and one was red so I left with a perscription for the ear and instructions to keep her hydrated.  Still I felt that this was not enough.  Give me something for the mouth she is in so much pain.  It was starting to get hard to get her to even drink.  Thurs.  thanksgiving day I get a call about the strep culture  and that it was positive but the doc said that because it had to be cultured that it was most likely not the cause of all the problems she was having.  She was already on antibiotics for the ear and it was a left at that.  All the while her fever not going away still 104 and sores getting worse in the mouth. 
Saturday I thought she was finally getting better she wanted to eat, but couldn't because her mouth hurt so bad, but her fever was down to 100.6 and she was looking a little better.  She actually ate a little of a milkshake.  That night at 11:30 she woke up crying in pain and her gums had begun bleeding dark blood.  I freaked. I am sure it just all caught up with me after watching her be in pain all week and nobody being able to do anything.  Chad wasn't worried and acted like I was overreacting.  Yet he wasn't the one that was with her all day for a week watching her in so much pain.  Anyway Sunday I was calling the doc to ask questions.  I finally posted on facebook the pics of her mouth in hopes that someone knew something.  My good friend told me it looked like cold sores and the first outbreak could produce all the symptoms Karleigh was having.  I thought I knew this was something.  My sister in law calls me from the church and tells me she was talking to a girl in the nursery and her mom is  ped nurse at Primary Childrens' Hospital and she said they have had a small outbreak of herpes in the mouth 10-11 kids.  She said I should take her in.  So as soon as Chad got home we drove in the awful snow storm to primary's and sure enough it was Herpes.  They perscribed us "Magic Wash" but unfortunatly since she can't swish her mouth and spit it out they couldn't add the licodine.  So it is just benadryl and Mylanta.  It has done wonders for the pain though.  She actually ate a grahm cracker yesterday and has felt a ton better. 
So after all is said and done she is slowly getting better.  She has a few sores this morning and her lips are bleeding from being dry and she still cries that her mouth hurts.  Primary says that it can take up to 14 days to get better and here we are on day 7 so it may be  another long week. 


Okay on a lighter note.  I went to the doctor yesterday.  I am 33 weeks the c-section is scheduled for Jan.13.  I have 6 weeks left.  Crazy.  It will go by fast through the holidays.  I lost 6 pounds but the doc isn't worried.  The baby is growing great and she moves constantly.  He figures I will gain those six back in the next 6 weeks.  So all is great!  I can't wait to see this little one.  Chad is going to be traveling alot with his new position so it really makes me nervous when she comes how I am going to do it all.  But things will work out.

Thanksgiving Traditions

Every year after Thanksgiving dinner we decorate gingerbread houses.  This year Chad's mom thought the smaller kids would rather do a rice krispie train.  it would be a little easier for them.  Karleigh and Colton were not to happy with the not being able to do their own house but they still had fun making the train. 

Preston did an amazing job on his house this year.  This kid is so artistic.  He does better than me on a lot of things.  He is very proud as you can see. 

Karleigh was so sick but didn't want to miss out so as soon as her train was done we came back home but she as well was very proud. 

Lights, Camera, Action

Here is Karleigh and Coco putting on a show for me.  They light up my world!

Families are Forever....

The happy Family!!!!

Sweet Payton

My little sister was sealed to her husband and little baby on Nov. 20.  It was a very special day for our family.  I am so glad I was able to be there and share in her experience.  She amazes me with her testimony and she is such an example to all those around her.  I am so proud of her and her husband.