Tubes in Ears.......February 14, 2011

Paizlie has had one too many ear infections this past year so we decided to have tubes put in her ears. We are grateful for the surgery because we think it will help with a few other problems she is having as well. Her ears are CONSTANTLY full of wax, so we are hoping the tubes will eliminate not only the wax and ear infections but also help her hear better. She is a little bit behind on her speech too.

We had to be to Davis Surgical Center at 7:00am, bright and early.

Paizlie trying to wake up and I am sure wondering why we're out and about at such an early hour.

Paizlie snuggling with Sam in the waiting room.
Waiting for the doctor to come and take her back to the surgical room.

Paizlie and mom snuggling.

I love to snuggle with my sweet kids. Paizlie's surgery went well. It was quick. We were in and out of the surgical center within two hours. However, when she woke up from being under anesthesia she was a BEAR. I am sure she was scared and not sure what to think. She cried for about 3 hours after the surgery, trying to pull out of it. She also threw up before we left the surgical center. I felt so bad for her but I also felt bad for the other patients trying to re coupe from their surgeries because she just kept crying and screaming. It was sad :(....

Paizlie out of surgery, she was NOT happy at all.

When we got home and she settled down she was happy as a lark. She was running around and jibber jabbering all afternoon long. She acted like nothing had even happened. She was very happy. (I think she liked the hearing the sound of her voice because she could actually hear it better.)

Daddy Love........February 13, 2010

We were in Spanish Fork this weekend visiting family. Sunday morning I walked into my moms family room and saw a stack of three watching T.V. Paizlie was sitting on Tages lap and Tage was sitting on Sams lap. They were enjoying time with daddy.

I had to smile and grab my camera. It was definitely a Kodak moment.

Aren't they cute?

Tage LoVeS his little sister.

Field Trip #5......February 1, 2010

We went to the West Point Fire Station today. The kids were able to watch a film on fire prevention and what to do in case of a fire, tour the station, look at all the emergency vehicles, climb into one of the fire trucks, and listen to its loud siren. It was one of the better field trips.

Tage and Paizlie on BIG RED!

Touring inside BIG RED!

Poor Sweet Princess P.......January 30, 2010

Paizlie has the stomach flu. She has been sick all weekend. Sam and I have been up to our elbows in throw up. I think we have washed her bedding at least 4 or 5 times now and changed her outfits 10 or 11 times as well.

I feel so bad for her. It just keeps coming up and coming out. She is such a good girl though, she doesn't complain much and still keeps a smile on her face. I wish I could take it away from her. Hopefully, she is in the last stage of it.

Get better Sweet P!

Happily Ever After.......January 18 2010

I am in the Young Women's Presidency in our ward. On Tuesday we had New Beginnings. This year our theme was "Happily Ever After". We went ALL OUT PRINCESS. It turned out to be a really fun night.

The beehives were in charge of the food and decorations. Their leader Abbey did an amazing job. She and the beehives made soup, princess shoe shaped bread sticks, salad, and cute princess crown cookies along with princess decorated brownie balls. It was darling.

Our YW President, Cindy, decorated each table in a princess theme. There was: Princess and the Frog, Little Mermaid, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, ect. We strung lights and huge colored paper balls across the gym as well. It was so beautiful.

The YW leaders made the girls a temple block to take home with them. It said on the picture: I'll Go Inside Someday. (The temple blocks represented their castle). We also had a princess crown for each girl as well.

To finish the princess theme off, we have an amazing lady in our ward who owns a bridal shop and she was so kind to let the girls and leaders borrow formal dresses. Everyone looked so beautiful.

The night went really well. The girls all showed up looking like true princesses. We ate a royal dinner fit for a princess. The new beehives who are coming into YW's this year were introduced, then we had a wonderful speaker, Kristina Green's mom, speak to us. She spoke on her "Happily Ever After"and encouraged the girls to look to the temple to find their "Happily Ever After". She was an incredible speaker. The spirit was very strong. I hope each girl was touched by her message.

After, the girls did a craft I brought; they made a paper jeweled purse. Then, Abbey took each girls picture and also another picture with their mothers.

It was an amazing night. The girls looked beautiful and I am sure they had a royal ball.

Kelsey Larsen, a new beehive who comes into YW this year.

Sonja, Joselyn, and Bailey.

Our beautiful Young Women Princess!

Don't they look gorgeous?

All the leaders and Young Women.

Half of YW leaders.....

All of the Young Women leaders!

We look cute too!

I love being in the Young Women's. Our girls are amazing. They bless my life. I am very thankful for my calling.

Field Trip #4......January 13, 2010

This morning we went with Tage's pre-school to the Post Office. The kids learned what happens to a letter when it's sent. They walked through the whole process with them; they were able to go in the back and see where they sort, store, and send out the mail. They also were able to see the back of a mail truck full of mail ready to be delivered.

I think the kids enjoyed the field trip. After the tour they got to mail themselves a letter. Hopefully, Tage's letter will be here soon. ;)

Tage on tour....

Lucy and Paizlie checking out the back of the loaded mail truck....

Tage and Lucy mailing their letters to themselves....

Ms. Mary giving the kids a fun coloring book about the Post Office!

Junior Jazz.......January 12, 2010

Daxton wanted to learn to play Basket Ball this year. He had his first game last night. (It was really the 2nd game because we got confused on when his game was last week.) However, he did GREAT! He shot a basket and scored a point for his team. It was fun to watch him run up and down the court. He really was having a wonderful time. He and all of his team mates were full of energy. I can't wait to see the progress they will make this season.

Go #34!