I just saw this video on someone else's blog and thought it was too great to not put it on my blog. Being a mom is a tough job, but I am so thankful to be a mom and to have the chance to raise these children. Yesterday I was talking to my mom on the phone and she said, "When the messes are gone, it means the kids are gone too..." I need to enjoy every moment I have with the kids because even though they're young I know it will go quickly. Here's to every mom everywhere!!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Rachel's Finger Update
We just got back from the doctor and he said it looks like it is healing good. They took out the five stitches and bandaged the finger. She plays as if there was no injury, but bathing her is a pain since we try not to get it wet. Liz wanted the graphic photos, so we posted them. They were more morbid last week.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The Results Are In.....
It's official. We are staying in Idaho!! P.S. Its all because of the poll- 13 votes to 7 :)
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A partial amputation....
warning: this might make you sick
On Monday night, soon after Jared got home from work we were sitting on the couch talking and the girls were playing. Madeline kind of shut her fingers in the door (just slowly as she was closing it) so she was sitting on Jared's lap and I was doing her hair for a princess party we were all going to in an hour. Suddenly the door to the girls room closed and Rachel started screaming. Her finger was stuck in the door! Jared and I rushed over to her, got the door opened and ran her to the bathroom. Her right index finger was barely attached- gross I know-. I ran the girls to the neighbors house and we rushed Rachel to the E.R.
We were able to cut in line, but were still at the E.R. for about 3 hours. Rachel did really good and was actually able to fall asleep (they hadn't even given her pain killer). They took x-rays and the tip of her bone was shaved off a little bit. She received 5 stitches to re-attach the finger then they bandaged it with a lot of padding so she wouldn't injure it again.
On Tuesday morning we went to an orthopedic surgeon and had him look at her finger to make sure she didn't need surgery. Luckily he gave us good news and said it "looked great". I don't think those would have been my words, but at least he thought that :) We'll go back in a week for a follow up and maybe to take out the stitches.
Wow! What an experience! I'm just happy that Jared was here and that it wasn't worse--- she didn't have to have surgery. The doctor said that her finger should be able to recover fine. I'm thankful to have a hospital close and friends to help take care of the other kids. Let's stay away from the hospital until it's time for this next baby to come!!
On Monday night, soon after Jared got home from work we were sitting on the couch talking and the girls were playing. Madeline kind of shut her fingers in the door (just slowly as she was closing it) so she was sitting on Jared's lap and I was doing her hair for a princess party we were all going to in an hour. Suddenly the door to the girls room closed and Rachel started screaming. Her finger was stuck in the door! Jared and I rushed over to her, got the door opened and ran her to the bathroom. Her right index finger was barely attached- gross I know-. I ran the girls to the neighbors house and we rushed Rachel to the E.R.
We were able to cut in line, but were still at the E.R. for about 3 hours. Rachel did really good and was actually able to fall asleep (they hadn't even given her pain killer). They took x-rays and the tip of her bone was shaved off a little bit. She received 5 stitches to re-attach the finger then they bandaged it with a lot of padding so she wouldn't injure it again.
On Tuesday morning we went to an orthopedic surgeon and had him look at her finger to make sure she didn't need surgery. Luckily he gave us good news and said it "looked great". I don't think those would have been my words, but at least he thought that :) We'll go back in a week for a follow up and maybe to take out the stitches.
Wow! What an experience! I'm just happy that Jared was here and that it wasn't worse--- she didn't have to have surgery. The doctor said that her finger should be able to recover fine. I'm thankful to have a hospital close and friends to help take care of the other kids. Let's stay away from the hospital until it's time for this next baby to come!!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Tucanos is Coming to Boise!
Tucanos is coming to Boise and the Grand Opening is soon. It's a Brazilian Grill Restaurant with delicious all-you-can-eat meat. My dad, brother, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law all went to Brazil on their missions, so eating at Tucanos has become a family favorite. Also, this is where Jen's brother Cameron had his wedding luncheon. It's conveniently located by the temple, so maybe I'll take Jen there for valentines, but don't tell her. Tucanos is also located in Provo, Salt Lake, and Albuquerque.Jared
Thursday, February 5, 2009
We're Still Here
We haven't moved yet, and that's okay with me. Things seem to be going slowly, so Jared's job moved the start date in Florida to April 24th. I feel better about that because that means we will have the baby here and I won't have to worry about switching doctors and all the things that go along with having a baby. Plus, my friends are here so it will be fun for them to see the new baby.
It's been pretty nice weather here this week so we went to the park the other day. I admit it was on the chilly side, but it was really nice to get some sunshine. Our girls all have different personalities... Madeline has gotten to the point where she likes pretty much everything at the park. We are just realizing now that Aliza must be afraid of heights... she climbed two steps and acted so scared after that. She doesn't like the big slides and would swing all day if we let her. Rachel isn't afraid at all. She climbs to the tallest slide and pretty much head dives down the slide... I wonder who got who's jeans :) I love getting outside in the fresh air. It's so reFRESHing :)
The other day the girls were playing on this rocking horse/ tee-tor totter and Jared decided it would be fun to climb on :) I just love it when the girls play nicely with each other. It makes me happy and happy to be their mommy. It's good to stop and remember the good things of life.
It's been pretty nice weather here this week so we went to the park the other day. I admit it was on the chilly side, but it was really nice to get some sunshine. Our girls all have different personalities... Madeline has gotten to the point where she likes pretty much everything at the park. We are just realizing now that Aliza must be afraid of heights... she climbed two steps and acted so scared after that. She doesn't like the big slides and would swing all day if we let her. Rachel isn't afraid at all. She climbs to the tallest slide and pretty much head dives down the slide... I wonder who got who's jeans :) I love getting outside in the fresh air. It's so reFRESHing :)
The other day the girls were playing on this rocking horse/ tee-tor totter and Jared decided it would be fun to climb on :) I just love it when the girls play nicely with each other. It makes me happy and happy to be their mommy. It's good to stop and remember the good things of life.
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