not a fan

So I have - officially - decided that I am not a fan of Labor and Memorial Days. Last Labor Day we spent in the Tooele Hospital (miscarriage) and yesterday we spent time in the Tremonton Hospital and down at McKay Dee. My dad was not feeling well (chest pains) so my mom ended up taking him to the ER in Tremonton where they eventually transferred him down to Ogden. He's doing ok, so far, but it still scares and worries me. (For those who don't know he had a 6-by pass surgery 6 1/2 years ago so he has a strong history of heart problems.) They'll be doing an angiogram (sp?) on him this afternoon, I pray it will go well.

A HUGE, SUPER HUGE thanks to Erin and Avery. They stepped up and helped out with a few of the kids (six kids total) while us brothers and sisters could go support Mom (and Dad) in Ogden. I appreciate their help more then they will know. It takes a huge heart to help the way you did, thanks for your service!! YOU'RE BOTH AWESOME!!!

We are all happy that Grandpa (and Daddy) was doing okay yesterday (once he was given the proper medication) and ok this morning. We hope he gets better and comes home to us soon.

Love you Daddy!!!

Baby Names Cont'd

You guys have done such an amazing job with coming up with names that YES, there may have to be a surprise. I suppose "You were named by Aunt Leslie" (for example) wouldn't be good enough, right? ;o) We'll have to come up with some grand prize.

Thanks you all!! I'm enjoying the ideas so far, this is fun. Keep sending them!! :o)

Baby Names

Alright, family and friends, we've had plenty of questions about baby names and I've had the same response. "Don't know?"

This post is inviting you all to throw in baby name ideas. We've had some good ideas from our home teacher (I actually don't know how good those ones were considering all of the names came from the cast of LOST and the Office, but they got us thinking!! =) and one from my brother-in-law. Unless this baby comes out fat, black and male I don't picture him being a Stanley, sorry!! =) (You OFFICE fans know who I'm talking about....)

Anyway, please pitch your ideas here. If you don't have a log in just click on "anonymous", be sure to sign your name in the comment so we know who you are.

Thanks for the ideas!!
LOVE YOU ALL

Big Sister

Marley is loving that we have a baby in moms tummy. Every day she hugs, kisses, and talks to the baby. Normaly my belly needs to be uncovered for this to happen but for picture time I convinced her to let my tummy stay covered.

One thing Marley really likes to do - that I absolutely DO NOT LIKE - is to stick her finger in my belly button. With surgical scars, and the fact that the baby is pushing my belly out so sensitive parts are be touched that shouldn't be, makes me go crazy. It's such an uncomfortable feeling but something Marley likes to do. I sometimes wonder if its because I react in a "crazy" way. She also thinks it's the babys mouth. Funny girl.

*kisses*

She loves to love my tummy, this makes me happy.

Corbin was having a grumpy moment so he wouldn't get his picture taken, but he too loves the baby. Baby Peanut has kicked him a couple of times and he thinks it's really cool. A funny thing he asked me the other day was "Is the baby wearing clothes?" It make me laugh but made sense. When I replied with "No, the baby is naked," he laughed so hard. He thought that was the funniest thing. I love his 5 year old questions, they make perfect sense.

Happy Birthday Colt

Of course I am slow at posting, would you expect anything more? Nah.

Colt's 26th birthday was on the 10th, what a fun day! Of course we celebrated his birthday and mothers day - with our own little fam - by going to a new nursery (Calls Nursery) here in town. My mom kept the kids for us while I took Colt to the Tremonton City Fire Department steak fry (yummy!) for his birthday dinner. (We've had this planned since about March, when we saw it on the city calendar.)

Happy Birthday, babe! I'm glad you had a good weekend!!

I love this pic - CJ in the background planting a "tree" aka a stick.

26 week picture...

Okay, so these pics were taking a couple of weeks ago but I'm still posting them. Looking at my tummy makes me feel so huge and "front heavy". Isn't funny that I was MUCH larger then this with Corbin? Oh my, it's amazing how the body does it. I love having a big belly, though, it's the only time it's cute.... when I'm pregnant. =)

brother and sister

Through all of our trials over the past couple of weeks Corbin and Marley came through like champs. After not living at home for four days, being left at Grandmas while the workers were at the house, having to share a room (which has gone better then I expected), the kids have been so good. I could tell it all effected Marley but Corbin could just have cared less.

I love my babies and am glad we are all safe! I rather this trial than a fire or something worse. Thanks, again, to all of our family that has helped us out. You're all awesome!

Tooth #2

The week we were "homeless" Corbin finally lost his second tooth! It's been wiggly for a while now but really wanting to come out for a week or so. He finally worked it out with a popsicle (becuase that worked last time) and his tounge. After a few minutes he finally got it out.

Still hangin on!!

Pushing it out with his tounge. (It is laying flat in this pic. - ew!)

Wa-La!!

back together again

We're almost finished with the mess!! The painters will be here today (Monday) to finish up the walls downstairs. We're so happy to be put back together again, kinda like humpty dumpty. Corbin is still sleeping in Marleys room, though he doesn't need to anymore he likes sharing a room.

Below: Kitchen pictures, three different steps...

Taken the morning of the flood, you can see a layer of water across the floor.

This is how we lived for a week and a half after they tore up our kitchen floor.

And the finished product. We're so happy to have our house back together... mostly. I'm still waiting for them to come PROPERLY hook up the dishwasher so this won't happen again.

another flood

It has - so wrongly - come to our attention that every home we've lived in we have had major water damage. It's like we're the family of Noah, or something, we just attract water.

After four days of staying at my parents house (bless them!!!) we are back in our home. The kids missed their beds, though Corbin is now sharing a room with Marley until his room is put back to normal. They both love it and it's working out ok. Marleys room and our room are the only ones that weren't effected by the water.

I've got pics on my camera so I'll post them when I care to. =)

Our kitchen floor has been pulled up and we have two heaters in the basement trying to dry out the damaged walls. It's about 100 - 115 degrees down there, the workers have done a good job keeping the heat in the basement making it liveable for us up here. In the next week the workers will be starting to put our home back together. Relaying carpet pad, kitchen floor, fixing walls, and all of the other clean up. It's just one day at a time.

Thank you to our many neighbors and friends who have offered their spare rooms and camper trailers for our family. Colt has said how awesome it's been how people have stepped up to offer help and support. You know who you are, we appreciate you!!

I feel like I'm making my acceptance speech for some amazing award.

Thanks to mom and dad for letting us crash at your place for so long. I'm sure it wasn't easy for you either but you never once complained. Thanks to other family members who watched the kids (at ball games of all places), let us spend a few hours at your place (my hand is feeling better), and just helping out when you could.

A MILLION TIMES OVER, THANKS, YOU ALL ROCK!!!

Sisters Weekend #2

Last August was our first sisters weekend and at the end of April (just one week ago) was our second trip. What a fun time! I came home totally exhausted, I figure that means it was an excellent weekend. We spent time shopping this year (we missed out last year due to the OVER crowded parking lot) and ate, laughed, played games, and hardly slept. =) Good times. Oh ya, we also saw Aly McKay... former Fox 13 and channel 2 morning chick. Check out my sisters blog for that pic. http://www.lmackey.blogspot.com/

(Les, I just checked, where's THAT post?)

I am totally blessed and lucky to have great sisters. And also, I have to mention, a great husband that supports and encourages our bonding time. Thanks, babe for giving me the weekend to play. Not all husbands are that way...

MY SISTERS

(minus Angie, second sis-in-law, we missed you!)

DeAnna (sis-in-law), Tracy (sis #1 - as in the eldest, not just because she totally rocks!)

& Leslie (sis #3)

Me (the baby sis) and Jennifer (sis #2)

Just to save time, THEY ALL ROCK!!!

Alright, I can't believe these are the only pictures I took. Bummer.

no more baby, hello big guy!!

This picture made me realize how big and grown up Corbin is now. It kind of makes me sad, I miss those days when he was a little chubby toddler and he loved me more then he could say. (As a parent you know that kind of love.)

Now look at him, he's big and so independent, and still loves me more then he could say. Today he was out playing catch and "monkey in the middle" with Colt and a neighbor kid that is two years older then him. Colt and I were laughing so hard watching them. Nathan (the friend) would catch the football and Corbin (ignoring "monkey in the middle" rules) would lay him out - totally tackling him to the ground. Don't worry, Nathan would do the same with Corbin, it was so fun watching as I'm noticing Corbin growing and changing. What good times!!

so grown up

It's been YEARS since Corbin has had shoes that have tied. He'll be heading to kindergarten this fall so we thought it might be time to teach him to tie his shoes. (We actually shopped for a pair with laces, something we used to avoid!) It only took a few days for him to pick up on it, he did so well!!

~Spring~

Marley enjoying a little sunshine and warmth, too....

~Spring~

I took this pictures (and others) back when I thought spring was here. I guess it is... UTAH spring, that is. It was warm for a few days and Colt was able to bring out the "Blue Rocket". Corbin loves to ride on it with Dad. I love this pic, though I totally cut Colts head off (sorry, babe)... I guess that's what happens when he moves. =)

Still ready for warm spring....