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.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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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