I know I haven't posted since July, but what can I say, things got a little hectic around here. School started up for Neil and I and Neil's work picked up ten fold, so he was working like a mad man and I was lucky to see him for two hours a day. Plus, I started watching my grandma three days a week, needless to say our weeks are very interesting, but it makes the time go by fast so I can't complain.
I would feel extremely ungrateful if I didn't post today and talk about what I'm grateful for, because honestly, there is so much to be thankful for. I'm so thankful for Neil, he truly is the love of my life. I still get that butterfly feeling in my stomach when I see him, especially if I haven't seen him in a few days. I miss him terribly when he's at work or sleeping, he does so much for Emma, me, and our soon to be addition. He refuses to have to make me work, and for that I am thankful, I love being able to stay at home and take care of Emma, and watch her develop and grow everyday. I'm so thankful for the financial stability he provides, I'm never worried about where our next meal will come from, and even though money can get tight at times, we always seem to make ends meet. I love Neil and I'm so thankful for him and his love and support.
I'm so thankful for little Emma, she's seriously the cutest girl in the whole world. She makes me smile everyday and everyday I think to myself how lucky I am to have her in my life, she's so beautiful, and she knows it, while at Walmart with Neil, a lady came up to Emma and told her she was cute, Emma's reply was, "I know, I'm butiful." When Neil told me this I couldn't stop laughing, I'm glad she knows she's beautiful and is loved, it seems like that is too rare in children these days. Emma's new thing lately is telling stories, and they are to most interesting stories you will ever hear, and they are LONG! but I love listening to them and hearing what words she has picked up on, I'm baffled by her vocabulary, she's too smart for her own good. I've also come to discover that she is the class clown in her little preschool class (three neighbors and I take turns teaching the kids twice a week for two hours...it's HEAVEN). this week while they were at my house Emma was definitely the class clown, making all the kids laugh and getting into trouble. It was hard for me not to laugh, especially when she would tell the other kids, "It's not funny guys!" when she was getting in trouble. I love you Emma T., E.T., Emma Lou, Emma Love, Ems, Emma T. stinker p....
I am also grateful for the opportunity to be a mom again, and to another wonderful baby girl. It took a while for the news of it being a girl to sink in, but when it did, I was so excited. Emma gets a little sister! I get another princess to dress up and cuddle with. I love being a mom, it's what I was made for, seriously. I can't wait for this little girl to join our family, only a few more weeks and she will be in my arms. I can't wait. We are closing in on a name, it's between Claire, Chloe, and Hazel, although I think Neil and Emma are set on Claire. Emma actually came up with the name Claire. Neil and Emma were in the car and the song Claire de Lune came on and Emma asked Neil what the song was called, Neil told her Claire de Lune, and she said, "Oh, Claire." When they got home Emma ran up to me, rubbed my belly and said, "Oh mom, I love baby sister!" I said, "Oh really, what do you think we should name baby sister?" and her reply was, "Baby Claire." I had never thought of that name before but I really liked it so I asked Neil if he liked it and he said that he thought it was really cute, and hence Baby Claire, but who knows it may be baby Chloe or Hazel.
I'm so grateful for many more things, for a loving family that support me in everything I do, etc, etc. But for now, I think this will do.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
SO MUCH EXCITING NEWS!!!
I have so much exciting news I don't even know where to start! I guess I will start with the most exciting of all....Emma's going to be a big sister!!!! You heard me right I'm pregnant! It seems so long waiting that it isn't true, but trust me it is. I found out on July 21st, three days before I was supposed to test, but I couldn't bare to wait any longer, and it was a positive, it was too good to be true that I took another test the next day just to make sure, and it was another positive so I know for sure. The baby is due the very end of March or very beginning of April, and I REFUSE to have this baby on April 1st, no if ands or buts about it. I'm feeling wonderful, which is a very pleasant surprise, with Emma I was sick for three weeks before I even got a positive pregnancy test, so to say I'm 4 1/2 to 5 weeks along and I'm not sick yet is wonderful! I know it's coming though, don't you worry.
Emma is convinced it's a baby brother, she even told me that she was going to have a baby brother before I found out I was pregnant, so it better be a boy or Neil and I will have a lot of explaining to do. She tells me all the time that she's going to be a big sister, I think she's more excited than I am about it. She's going to be the best big sister this world has ever seen.
On to more exciting news...on Monday Neil and I bought a new car! WOOHOO!!! We've been wanting one for a while but have been putting it off to build up our savings a little bit more, and it paid off. My only demand was that it had to have four wheel drive because I drive to and from Heber at least twice a week during the winter, and that canyon gets pretty scary, and so that's what we got. We purchased a Jeep Patriot, it's brand stinking new (something I didn't think we would be able to afford, but we apparently can), and I am in love with it, even though I haven't driven it much because the Hyundai gets such good gas mileage that we drive that instead of the Patriot to save money of gas.
So that's our good news for the week. We're loving life and waiting ever so patiently for baby number two to come into our family.
Emma is convinced it's a baby brother, she even told me that she was going to have a baby brother before I found out I was pregnant, so it better be a boy or Neil and I will have a lot of explaining to do. She tells me all the time that she's going to be a big sister, I think she's more excited than I am about it. She's going to be the best big sister this world has ever seen.
On to more exciting news...on Monday Neil and I bought a new car! WOOHOO!!! We've been wanting one for a while but have been putting it off to build up our savings a little bit more, and it paid off. My only demand was that it had to have four wheel drive because I drive to and from Heber at least twice a week during the winter, and that canyon gets pretty scary, and so that's what we got. We purchased a Jeep Patriot, it's brand stinking new (something I didn't think we would be able to afford, but we apparently can), and I am in love with it, even though I haven't driven it much because the Hyundai gets such good gas mileage that we drive that instead of the Patriot to save money of gas.
So that's our good news for the week. We're loving life and waiting ever so patiently for baby number two to come into our family.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
What's Going on in Our Lives?
So it's been over a month since we last posted and updated everyone on what is going on in our lives, so I will try to update everyone. We do have pictures but they are either on the other computer or on Neil's phone, so no pictures with this post, but hopefully next time.
June started off with Neil and mine's third anniversary, yes we have been married for three whole years. We didn't do a whole lot for our anniversary because we were planning on going down to Manti to do a session there because that's where we got married. But Neil did get me breakfast and roses, which was really sweet because we told each other we weren't going to get each other something for our anniversary. I still can't believe it's been three years. I wouldn't trade them for anything. We've been through so much together, and I can't wait to go through more with Neil. Manti was wonderful. I've never done a live session before so to be able to do that was amazing, we're already planning our next trip down there.
After our anniversary it was time for me to try artificial insemination. I was nervous to say the least, not really because I didn't know anything really about the procedure, but I was preparing myself for the roller coaster of emotions that were about to ensue. Well artificial insemination didn't work...this time. And sure enough it was a roller coaster ride. Excitement, anger, frustration, sadness, worry, etc. all came to visit me, and sometimes all in the same day. I found out for sure on June 24th that I am not pregnant, I cried for a few good hours that day. But all is well and we'll keep trying until something works.
Emma's been loving summer. All we do lately is play outside with all the neighbor kids. I actually love being out there too, it's so relaxing...most of the time. I don't want winter to ever come back, there is so much more to do during summer. Emma has been little miss chatter box lately, I can't get her to be quiet for more than a few minutes, but I love hearing her talk and tell me step-by-step what happened during her day. She's so fun.
The fourth of July was fun this year because Emma was so animated about the fireworks. She kept saying, "WOW!", "MOMMY! FIREWORTS!!!", and she couldn't stop laughing every time one would go off. I was just glad she wasn't scared of them.
Well that's pretty much the low-down of our lives so far this summer. I don't ever want it to end, but on the same note I can't wait to start school again, I'm missing it so much. I'm trying to enjoy every day though. Neil's been sleeping through most of the summer. I feel bad for him and I know he hates it too. This too shall pass.
June started off with Neil and mine's third anniversary, yes we have been married for three whole years. We didn't do a whole lot for our anniversary because we were planning on going down to Manti to do a session there because that's where we got married. But Neil did get me breakfast and roses, which was really sweet because we told each other we weren't going to get each other something for our anniversary. I still can't believe it's been three years. I wouldn't trade them for anything. We've been through so much together, and I can't wait to go through more with Neil. Manti was wonderful. I've never done a live session before so to be able to do that was amazing, we're already planning our next trip down there.
After our anniversary it was time for me to try artificial insemination. I was nervous to say the least, not really because I didn't know anything really about the procedure, but I was preparing myself for the roller coaster of emotions that were about to ensue. Well artificial insemination didn't work...this time. And sure enough it was a roller coaster ride. Excitement, anger, frustration, sadness, worry, etc. all came to visit me, and sometimes all in the same day. I found out for sure on June 24th that I am not pregnant, I cried for a few good hours that day. But all is well and we'll keep trying until something works.
Emma's been loving summer. All we do lately is play outside with all the neighbor kids. I actually love being out there too, it's so relaxing...most of the time. I don't want winter to ever come back, there is so much more to do during summer. Emma has been little miss chatter box lately, I can't get her to be quiet for more than a few minutes, but I love hearing her talk and tell me step-by-step what happened during her day. She's so fun.
The fourth of July was fun this year because Emma was so animated about the fireworks. She kept saying, "WOW!", "MOMMY! FIREWORTS!!!", and she couldn't stop laughing every time one would go off. I was just glad she wasn't scared of them.
Well that's pretty much the low-down of our lives so far this summer. I don't ever want it to end, but on the same note I can't wait to start school again, I'm missing it so much. I'm trying to enjoy every day though. Neil's been sleeping through most of the summer. I feel bad for him and I know he hates it too. This too shall pass.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Saturday Update...
Today was a good day. Ali and I got Emma's pool set up this morning, and then Emma and all the neighbor kids came over to play in it while i cleaned the house. Ali will upload some photos of that later.
After a no-sleep nap, Ali, Emma and I went to Golden Corale. It was fun. We then went to Dan and Brandi's so the kids could play in Lukas' pool. They had a lot of fun.
Emma and Mommy kissing at Godlen Corale.
After a no-sleep nap, Ali, Emma and I went to Golden Corale. It was fun. We then went to Dan and Brandi's so the kids could play in Lukas' pool. They had a lot of fun.
Emma and Mommy kissing at Godlen Corale.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Pictures....
Okay, so let me explain. I have a whole bunch of pictures, and not a lot of time to explain them. SOme are from Landon and his wife when he and i went on a little caoe with the kids. The rest are from this past weekend. We went to Brick Oven with Dan & Brandi. We went to My Grandma's grave, and we went to Ali's parents for a Memorial Day BBQ. ---Oh, the cool thing was the balloon guy at Brick Oven. He made me a Spider Man, Emma Tinker Bell, And Lukas an Elmo, though i still need to upload that one...I will do that in a day or so.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Pre-Memorial Day Fun...
Yesterday was a fun day. I got home from work, and then Ali, Emma and I went to pick up a honey baked ham for dinner. After that we had some McD's. Emma likes their ice cream. Later, Dan, Brandi, Lukas and Blair, came over for dinner. We all had fun. Ali made her rolls, and i made some fried ice cream for desert.
Today we went to Hogle zoo with Grandma Sue, Meggie, and her kids. They had a fun bird show. Emma really liked it when the birds would fly over the audience. Her favorite part was the train ride. Over all, it was a fun day.
This is a cute picture of the kids laying down in Emma's big girl bed.
Emma riding on the train.
Emma drinking water at the bird show.
Emma, Olivia and Jackson riding the carousel.
Today we went to Hogle zoo with Grandma Sue, Meggie, and her kids. They had a fun bird show. Emma really liked it when the birds would fly over the audience. Her favorite part was the train ride. Over all, it was a fun day.
This is a cute picture of the kids laying down in Emma's big girl bed.
Emma riding on the train.
Emma drinking water at the bird show.
Emma, Olivia and Jackson riding the carousel.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Pictures...
Here are some pictures i took of Emma playing with a little spider she got from the dollar store.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Family Home Evening...
Well, today was a good day. Ali and Emma went swimming at Lukas's house. I slept until 5:30, and was lucky enough to wake up to my wifes amazing rolls, and a prepared meal (cheesey chicken). It was great.
After dinnner, we went to ythe the Provo Temple, and walked around outside. We taught Emma about the temple,and we sang "i love to see the temple". She had fun.
After the temple, we went to the byu creamery. It was good. The line was ridiculous, but the icecream was good. Emma did a very good job at eating her icecream in a cone. After that, we came home, put Emma to bed, and i got ready for work.
Monday, May 18, 2009
FUN WEEKEND...
Emma and Lukas eating snow cones...
Well, this weekend was fun. We went to my works annual crawdad boil. Emma seemed to enjoy it. Below are some pictures of Emma and Lukas at the party.
The day before, Ali and I got to go to California Pizza Kitchen. It was awesome, well, the food was anyways. The service sucked. I was extremely happy because i got to get my fettucini with garlic cream sauce.
Saturday, after the crawdad boil, we dropped Emma off at Grandma Sue's, and Ali and I went to the Cheesecake Factory. Once again, a lovely treat, because they also have my favorite fettucini dish. Ali and i then went to the mall, got some ice cream, and then went ti a concert.
The concert was for a band named "MAE". The concert sort of sucked, just because it took 4 hours to get to the main band. Way too many opening bands. Ali said it was one of the longest concerts she had been to.
Church was fun. Emma had fun. We had dinner at Grandma Thomas's house. Emma and Ali are going to go to Lukas and Brandi's to swim in a blow up pool tomorrow, and I am going to sleep.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Emma's new bed.
here is a picture of Emma's new bedroom set. She loves sleeping in her big girl bed. Eventually the walls will be painted and we are putting some kind of wood up the lower half...anyways.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Can a Mom Quit?
Today we had Emma's new "big girl" bed coming bright and early at 8 in the a.m. In case you didn't know, I don't get up before 8:30, usually 9, and Emma doesn't wake up until 9 or 10, sometimes even 11, so to be up that early was a little discouraging, but we were all excited and couldn't wait to finally get Emma's crib out and git her new bedroom set all ready to go (which I will post pictures of as soon as I get them). When I got up I was so exhausted, but I wasn't worried, it's part of being a mom and I've gotten through worse days...I should have known what was to come. So up at 7:30 to get at least get cleaned up and get Emma's crib taken apart and out of the room so there would be room to set everything up. Which happened without a hitch, Emma was an angel and her room looks wonderful.
So Afterwards Neil heads up to bed because he had been up since 4 yesterday. I fed Emma breakfast and afterwards I let her watch a little T.V. so I could wake up a little...it didn't happen. I actually started falling asleep until I would hear Emma scream, "Wake up Mommy!" and wake up I did. This went on until lunch time, yes no shower or actual getting dressed happened, like I said I was exhausted. I fed Emma lunch and put her to bed for her nap a little early because she had been up earlier that usual. She was excited to sleep in her new bed, but after five minutes of being up there she started crying so I went up there to check on her because I didn't know if she could climb back up on her bed, she had peed through her pants even though I had put her on the potty no more than five minutes ago! Ok not a big deal, change her pants and off to bed she goes no problem.
I stay downstairs for a few minutes to make sure she is actually asleep and when I know for sure I go shower and start to get ready, that's when I start hearing Emma again, this time she's not crying, just playing and asking mommy to open the door, which she didn't hear me because I was being sure I didn't make any noise. So I go in and settle her down, still a mystery as to why she woke up in the first place. So I finish getting ready and go downstairs to have a little "me" time because I'm the time of person who needs alone time. After about 30 minutes Emma wakes up again so I go get her and decide to get her clothes put in her new dresser and get it all cleaned up.
So I'm cleaning and Emma's being my little helper. I start doing laundry because I want to get caught up on that, which I'm bad at, and Emma's playing and being good, well she decides to go downstairs and play, which I have no problem letting her do, she's done it a thousand times before and she's never gotten into trouble. After about five minutes I decide to go check on her and make sure she's ok....I should have known she was being too quiet...are you ready? She had gotten a hold of one of Neil's sharpies and drew ALL OVER my couch and herself...I mean all over the cushion and the arm rest and her feet, arms, hands, stomach, legs...EVERYTHING!!!!
At first I was ok with it because we have a warranty on the couches so I figured we'd call the cleaning company and they'd clean it, we've had to do it before with Emma's vomit, so I wasn't worried. I tell Emma we're going to go show her daddy her art work and let him known that we've got an artist on our hands...we wake Neil up and show him what's going on, he then informs me that the wrantee doesn't cover ink or marker...that's when I lost it. I started crying because our couches aren't even two years old. I didn't know what to do. All I could think of was grab the wipes and see what that does, Neil calls the cleaning company to make sure, and sure enough they don't cover marker. Neil immediately calls my mom and searches the internet to see what we could do to get the stains out. My mom suggests hair spray...which helped a great deal, for a small ink stain I would recommend that because pretty much everyone has that laying around. And my mom's friend suggests a product called spot shot...seriously use this stuff, it worked wonders! Neil also picked up some oxy-clean, which was wonderful as well. Well, we scrubbed and scrubbed and then I took off the cushion cover and threw it in the wash when I had had enough. I washed in on cold cold and on the gentle cycle, and I didn't put it in the dryer, I let it hang dry. Well every last stain finally came out after two hours of scrubbing. I would have taken a before and after picture but I was to furious to take a before. I am getting to know the terrible twos all too well...
It seemed like after that little incident Emma was cranky, clingy, tired, etc. I finally had it and Neil put Emma to bed while I soaked in the tub and read my book...I finally feel relaxed, I just hope tomorrow is a better day. Oh the joys of motherhood...There is now a new rule in our house, Neil is no longer allowed to put any type of writing utensil within grabbing distance of Emma's grabby hands!
So Afterwards Neil heads up to bed because he had been up since 4 yesterday. I fed Emma breakfast and afterwards I let her watch a little T.V. so I could wake up a little...it didn't happen. I actually started falling asleep until I would hear Emma scream, "Wake up Mommy!" and wake up I did. This went on until lunch time, yes no shower or actual getting dressed happened, like I said I was exhausted. I fed Emma lunch and put her to bed for her nap a little early because she had been up earlier that usual. She was excited to sleep in her new bed, but after five minutes of being up there she started crying so I went up there to check on her because I didn't know if she could climb back up on her bed, she had peed through her pants even though I had put her on the potty no more than five minutes ago! Ok not a big deal, change her pants and off to bed she goes no problem.
I stay downstairs for a few minutes to make sure she is actually asleep and when I know for sure I go shower and start to get ready, that's when I start hearing Emma again, this time she's not crying, just playing and asking mommy to open the door, which she didn't hear me because I was being sure I didn't make any noise. So I go in and settle her down, still a mystery as to why she woke up in the first place. So I finish getting ready and go downstairs to have a little "me" time because I'm the time of person who needs alone time. After about 30 minutes Emma wakes up again so I go get her and decide to get her clothes put in her new dresser and get it all cleaned up.
So I'm cleaning and Emma's being my little helper. I start doing laundry because I want to get caught up on that, which I'm bad at, and Emma's playing and being good, well she decides to go downstairs and play, which I have no problem letting her do, she's done it a thousand times before and she's never gotten into trouble. After about five minutes I decide to go check on her and make sure she's ok....I should have known she was being too quiet...are you ready? She had gotten a hold of one of Neil's sharpies and drew ALL OVER my couch and herself...I mean all over the cushion and the arm rest and her feet, arms, hands, stomach, legs...EVERYTHING!!!!
At first I was ok with it because we have a warranty on the couches so I figured we'd call the cleaning company and they'd clean it, we've had to do it before with Emma's vomit, so I wasn't worried. I tell Emma we're going to go show her daddy her art work and let him known that we've got an artist on our hands...we wake Neil up and show him what's going on, he then informs me that the wrantee doesn't cover ink or marker...that's when I lost it. I started crying because our couches aren't even two years old. I didn't know what to do. All I could think of was grab the wipes and see what that does, Neil calls the cleaning company to make sure, and sure enough they don't cover marker. Neil immediately calls my mom and searches the internet to see what we could do to get the stains out. My mom suggests hair spray...which helped a great deal, for a small ink stain I would recommend that because pretty much everyone has that laying around. And my mom's friend suggests a product called spot shot...seriously use this stuff, it worked wonders! Neil also picked up some oxy-clean, which was wonderful as well. Well, we scrubbed and scrubbed and then I took off the cushion cover and threw it in the wash when I had had enough. I washed in on cold cold and on the gentle cycle, and I didn't put it in the dryer, I let it hang dry. Well every last stain finally came out after two hours of scrubbing. I would have taken a before and after picture but I was to furious to take a before. I am getting to know the terrible twos all too well...
It seemed like after that little incident Emma was cranky, clingy, tired, etc. I finally had it and Neil put Emma to bed while I soaked in the tub and read my book...I finally feel relaxed, I just hope tomorrow is a better day. Oh the joys of motherhood...There is now a new rule in our house, Neil is no longer allowed to put any type of writing utensil within grabbing distance of Emma's grabby hands!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
WOOHOO!!!
So I just checked my gades, thinking that they STILL wouldn't have them up because it seems like it has taken them FOREVER, but they are up and well here is the break-down: Japanese 1010-A, Math 990-A-, Positive Psychology-A-, Intro. to Counseling and Psycholtherapy-A-! Yes, I am excited. One more semester down....only like a million to go, right? Now I just need to register for next semester but that will be tricky because of Neil's schedule, but I know we will figure it out.
Today Emma and I went and played with Brandi, Lukas, and Blair at the park for a few hours. It was the perfect weather and the kids were wonderful. Thank you Brandi and Lukas for inviting us to play with you. It's always tons of fun and Emma comes home exhausted and ready for a nap, which I of course love.
Today Emma and I went and played with Brandi, Lukas, and Blair at the park for a few hours. It was the perfect weather and the kids were wonderful. Thank you Brandi and Lukas for inviting us to play with you. It's always tons of fun and Emma comes home exhausted and ready for a nap, which I of course love.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Don't Worry We're Still Alive!
I really need to get back on the blog train! But at least we're putting forth a little effort right? I guess this post will just be updates, just like the rest of our posts are. SORRY!
Easter was wonderful, and of course Emma got too much and WAY too much candy, seriously, we still have half a huge serving bowl left and the only reason so much is gone is because my grandma is staying with us and she loves her candy, it's a win win situation for both of us.
On April 14th, my wonderful, older sister Cassie return from her mission in Taiwan, I still can't believe she was gone for eighteen months, it's like she never left, the only reason I know she was gone is because she is now speaking a weird language known as Chinese, and HATES American food. Emma loves her Aunt Tassie and can't get enough of her.
I finally had my hystrosalpingogram and it I found out that everything is perfectly fine, the only things they found are my uterus is misshapen and is tilted towards my belly button, but I was told that it isn't something that would affect my chances of getting pregnant, it's just something that you don't see everyday, especially when they are together. So we're still on our little mission to get pregnant, hopefully soon seeing how we wanted another baby by this point!
My family (meaning my sister, my mom and dad, and my little brother) all went back to Taiwan last Thursday, the 23rd, and so we have had my grandma since then. It's been a blast! No really I love my grandma and she has been better than I could have asked for. I now have a deeper appreciation for what my mom deals with 24/7. I already have been watching my grandma every Tuesday and Thursday so I already had a pretty good idea of what she went through, but doing it 24/7 for over a week now has taken its toll. But I love my grandma and I would do it 24/7 for the rest of her life.
Finals week was this last week, it feels so nice to finally been done with another semester of school. And I'm pretty sure I kicked some major butt during my finals so that always feels good.
Neil started graveyards and it has taken its toll on him. When he would get home from work he either had to go to school or take Emma while I went to school, so he was exhausted, but now that school is over we will see how things work out. It is nice to have him home for dinner and to have FHE though, so I can't complain too much, I just always feel like I have to be extremely quiet when he's sleeping, and you try that with a two year old.
Emma is wonderful, of course. I still can't believe she is two! The weather has finally been extremely wonderful so we have spent the majority of our time outside while Emma plays with the neighbor kids, which is nice to sit outside and let her do her thing. These past two days have been hard while it has been stormy, hopefully next week we will be able to go outside again.
Our life has been eventful to say the least, but it looks as if things are going to start dieing down within the next few days, so it will be nice to really enjoy my summer with Emma and Neil.
Easter was wonderful, and of course Emma got too much and WAY too much candy, seriously, we still have half a huge serving bowl left and the only reason so much is gone is because my grandma is staying with us and she loves her candy, it's a win win situation for both of us.
On April 14th, my wonderful, older sister Cassie return from her mission in Taiwan, I still can't believe she was gone for eighteen months, it's like she never left, the only reason I know she was gone is because she is now speaking a weird language known as Chinese, and HATES American food. Emma loves her Aunt Tassie and can't get enough of her.
I finally had my hystrosalpingogram and it I found out that everything is perfectly fine, the only things they found are my uterus is misshapen and is tilted towards my belly button, but I was told that it isn't something that would affect my chances of getting pregnant, it's just something that you don't see everyday, especially when they are together. So we're still on our little mission to get pregnant, hopefully soon seeing how we wanted another baby by this point!
My family (meaning my sister, my mom and dad, and my little brother) all went back to Taiwan last Thursday, the 23rd, and so we have had my grandma since then. It's been a blast! No really I love my grandma and she has been better than I could have asked for. I now have a deeper appreciation for what my mom deals with 24/7. I already have been watching my grandma every Tuesday and Thursday so I already had a pretty good idea of what she went through, but doing it 24/7 for over a week now has taken its toll. But I love my grandma and I would do it 24/7 for the rest of her life.
Finals week was this last week, it feels so nice to finally been done with another semester of school. And I'm pretty sure I kicked some major butt during my finals so that always feels good.
Neil started graveyards and it has taken its toll on him. When he would get home from work he either had to go to school or take Emma while I went to school, so he was exhausted, but now that school is over we will see how things work out. It is nice to have him home for dinner and to have FHE though, so I can't complain too much, I just always feel like I have to be extremely quiet when he's sleeping, and you try that with a two year old.
Emma is wonderful, of course. I still can't believe she is two! The weather has finally been extremely wonderful so we have spent the majority of our time outside while Emma plays with the neighbor kids, which is nice to sit outside and let her do her thing. These past two days have been hard while it has been stormy, hopefully next week we will be able to go outside again.
Our life has been eventful to say the least, but it looks as if things are going to start dieing down within the next few days, so it will be nice to really enjoy my summer with Emma and Neil.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter and updates...
Well...Let me start with friday. On friday, Ali, Emma and myself went to a few scenic areas in and a round town, to take some pictures of Emma.
on saturday we had my family's easter party. Emma had a lot of fun. She really enjoys looking for the eggs and candy.
Later that day, we were invited to Dan and Brandi's parents to have another easter egg hunt for the kids. It was for Lukas and Emma. They both had a lot of fun.
Sunday morning was fun because Emma got to see her easter basket. We decided to also hide all of her candy instead of purring it in her basket. She was going crazy. I will try and upload the video later today.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Whew! What a month!
Man I can't believe it's already April. I've really been slacking in the blogging department and I'm sorry for that. Right now I should be writing a research paper but I thought to myself, "No! I need to update everyone on our lives before I can even think about working on my paper!" So you all should feel extremely special.
March was a whirlwind of a month. I guess I will start from the beginning. It started with yet another visit to the fertility doctor...yes what fun. We talked about my options and I have to get what's called a hysterosalpingogram (sp), it's where the will inject dye into my uterus to see if my fallopian tubes are blocked of if there's scarring. If that comes back clear then I will start taking a new pill called Femara, it's actually a pill for breast cancer, but it's been proven to help with fertility, and along with Femara my doctor strongly suggested that I start artificial insemination....it was just a suggestion so Neil and I are seriously talking about it, it's about $340 each time...BLAH! But that's it for now.
Our month then continued with what we do everyday, homework has started to pile up thanks to the end of the semester and to my wonderful ability to procrastinate....I call it an ability others would call it a disability...you decide for yourself.
Lately I've been going through some really challening times, not just with infertility, but with life in general and I can't tell you how many times I've found myself on my knees crying to my Heavenly Father asking for comfort and guidance. I felt so alone at times, but it seems when I'm in the pit of it all, if I just pray, I've felt Christ's arms around me, letting me know that I'm not alone in all of this, he's been where I am and I can get through this. His love for me is so real and so undeniable I often wonder how people just don't get it. And when I look at Emma I see the light of Christ in her eyes. She's always been so in tune with everything. She loves my grandma Barker (she has Alzheimer's and isn't very nice, only to Emma). She will sit on her lap (which she never does with anyone else, only grandma) and let her rock her back and forth while singing. She loves giving everyone kisses, she loves everyone...I can see why we need to be as little children, not just full of faith, but full of love, hope, learning, everything. I hope to one day be as wonderful as Emma is.
March was a whirlwind of a month. I guess I will start from the beginning. It started with yet another visit to the fertility doctor...yes what fun. We talked about my options and I have to get what's called a hysterosalpingogram (sp), it's where the will inject dye into my uterus to see if my fallopian tubes are blocked of if there's scarring. If that comes back clear then I will start taking a new pill called Femara, it's actually a pill for breast cancer, but it's been proven to help with fertility, and along with Femara my doctor strongly suggested that I start artificial insemination....it was just a suggestion so Neil and I are seriously talking about it, it's about $340 each time...BLAH! But that's it for now.
Our month then continued with what we do everyday, homework has started to pile up thanks to the end of the semester and to my wonderful ability to procrastinate....I call it an ability others would call it a disability...you decide for yourself.
Lately I've been going through some really challening times, not just with infertility, but with life in general and I can't tell you how many times I've found myself on my knees crying to my Heavenly Father asking for comfort and guidance. I felt so alone at times, but it seems when I'm in the pit of it all, if I just pray, I've felt Christ's arms around me, letting me know that I'm not alone in all of this, he's been where I am and I can get through this. His love for me is so real and so undeniable I often wonder how people just don't get it. And when I look at Emma I see the light of Christ in her eyes. She's always been so in tune with everything. She loves my grandma Barker (she has Alzheimer's and isn't very nice, only to Emma). She will sit on her lap (which she never does with anyone else, only grandma) and let her rock her back and forth while singing. She loves giving everyone kisses, she loves everyone...I can see why we need to be as little children, not just full of faith, but full of love, hope, learning, everything. I hope to one day be as wonderful as Emma is.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Good day for math!
Well, I just thought i would let everyone know that i won the factoring bee at UVU. I got first place along with a cash prize. It was pretty cool. I wasn't even intending to win, just doing it for the extra credit in math. The problem i won on was as follows:
(27x^3-1)
and since i remembered the following formula, (a^3 + b^3) = (a + b)(a^2 – ab + b^2), I was able to solve the problem. It was cool. I am glad too, because I think this is just about the first anything that i have ever won (aside from various awards and stuff in school, church and what not). To be more specific, the first competition I've gotten first in.
Anyways...
(27x^3-1)
and since i remembered the following formula, (a^3 + b^3) = (a + b)(a^2 – ab + b^2), I was able to solve the problem. It was cool. I am glad too, because I think this is just about the first anything that i have ever won (aside from various awards and stuff in school, church and what not). To be more specific, the first competition I've gotten first in.
Anyways...
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Emma's Party!
Well, last saturday we celebrated Emma's birthday party. We kept it pretty simple, just cake, icecream and presents with family and friends. We failed to get any pictures of Emma blowing out the candles, but Ali will put some up in a day or two, from her parents SD card.
Oh, also...congrats to Dan and Brandi who had their little baby girl the very next day!
Opening up presents
Playing With her Little People set.
This is the cake I made her. She liked it i think.
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