- Learned that Wally has a Auditory Processing Disorder. He will continue with all the extra help he gets, plus some.
- Learned that Wally has a tremor in his arm when he writes. He will be tested by an occupational therapist.
- Learned that I have a mass in my breast that will be surgically removed next week.
- Learned that my cousin has breast cancer. She is 29. She is the second cousin on my mom's side to have it. The other, 32.
- Learned that my children have ear infections, and pink eye. Just what we need on top of it all.
- Learned that I Do NOT LIKE my children's pediatrician. After 10 minutes of meeting them, had them diagnosed as autistic
- Learned that I DO NOT LIKE my children's pediatrician. After her recommending I watch reality t.v. for parenting tips
- Learned that Del's mom will have a non life-threatening spot of cancer removed from above her ear.
- Learned that I am the new Ward Music Chair-person/Choir director/Sacrament post-lude pianist. Which means we...
- Learned I was released from Primary Presidency First Counselor after three years serving there. Sad. But happy.
- Learned that I need a tropical vacation, and that "No news, is good news!"
On to next week!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Just Because She Makes Me Smile
I don't have much to post, but I just liked these pictures of Georgia, so I thought I would throw them up. She is so funny, always doing something that makes Del and I look at each other and smile. Yesterday at the library, we parked next to a pick-up truck. She kept pointing into the bed of it, and saying, "Hop in the truck. Hop in the truck." It was hilarious. Our friend Donna told me to enter her in the Regis and Kelly Beautiful Baby Contest. So I did! And anyone with a child under age four should do it too! I also entered Will, don't worry.
Some major study time. She is just making sure there is room up there in her brain to fit all the new info. Hence the finger.
Her Regis and Kelly pose.
Some major study time. She is just making sure there is room up there in her brain to fit all the new info. Hence the finger.
Her Regis and Kelly pose.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
New, since the New Year
We took the kids sledding this past Saturday. It always sounds so much better in theory. Wally was frustrated because it was hard to get his snow board on in the deep snow, and sitting on a slant. Georgia only went down for one run, and was mad because snow got on her face, and while Del was climbing back up the hill with her he slipped. I saw him fall, so I headed down the hill to take Georgia from him. Halfway there, BAM! I found myself flat on my back. I fell about three more times trying to get up. We discovered a nice, thick slab of ice was under the snow on the hill. I am sure the people at the top were having a good laugh at my expense. And Will... well refere to the photos below to see how much he enjoyed the sledding.
Del and Georgia gearing up for the trip down the hill.
This is Del's back, and that is Wally holding the snow board.
This is how Will spent his time on the family sledding outing. He never even left the car.
Plant Earth: We have spent a lot of time watching this lately. My parents have it, so we watched it while we were visiting. We should just buy it, but found that it is on the Discovery Channel on Sunday nights. We record it, because our kids, Wally especially, just LOVE it! It is a good thing to check out!
They are watching Clifford in the picture, but you get the idea.
Towel Racks: This is what I have been up to. Replacing EVERY single towel rack in my house. We have been in our home for five years this summer, and it is like there has been a towel rack revolt. Within the same week, three of them fell off the wall, leaving gaping holes were they were once screwed in. I think it is a combination of cheapo racks to start with, and that I am sure my kids hang on them a little when they dry their hands.
Some of my hadywork. It was a pain. I should definitely be a better patcher being a drywaller's daughter. Sorry dad, the talent didn't take. Too bad you live five states away.
Zip It: Another super fun bathroom fixer. I found this at the hardware store for about $1.99. We had a chronically clogged shower drain. So I stuck it down there, and let me tell ya. Gross!!! The problem is solved, so I recommend it to everyone, but be prepared. I found a whole lotta' gunk, and a big piece of duct tape! I know, weird, but I am sure that was not helping us have healthy pipes. I did it to all my drains after that, and we are flowing freely these days!
Messes!: I have been given a run for my money! My baby has become a walking, talking, mess maker! Georgia could set a record for most messes made in a hour by a nineteen month old. All of us moms have been there, but it has surprised me how fast she has turned on me. Below is Exhibit A. Our basement is often a disaster zone, that is why the toys are down there!
Georgia is also a bookoholic! She follows me and Del around with books, begging us to read them to her. She would be content to sit and read books all day long. Which is great, even fun for the first five! She throws a mighty tantrum when you tell her we will read the sixth one later. Del says she takes after me with her book loving. Now we just have to hope she learns a little about moderation! Well, that is my early 2009 update!
Del and Georgia gearing up for the trip down the hill.
This is Del's back, and that is Wally holding the snow board.
This is how Will spent his time on the family sledding outing. He never even left the car.
Plant Earth: We have spent a lot of time watching this lately. My parents have it, so we watched it while we were visiting. We should just buy it, but found that it is on the Discovery Channel on Sunday nights. We record it, because our kids, Wally especially, just LOVE it! It is a good thing to check out!
They are watching Clifford in the picture, but you get the idea.
Towel Racks: This is what I have been up to. Replacing EVERY single towel rack in my house. We have been in our home for five years this summer, and it is like there has been a towel rack revolt. Within the same week, three of them fell off the wall, leaving gaping holes were they were once screwed in. I think it is a combination of cheapo racks to start with, and that I am sure my kids hang on them a little when they dry their hands.
Some of my hadywork. It was a pain. I should definitely be a better patcher being a drywaller's daughter. Sorry dad, the talent didn't take. Too bad you live five states away.
Zip It: Another super fun bathroom fixer. I found this at the hardware store for about $1.99. We had a chronically clogged shower drain. So I stuck it down there, and let me tell ya. Gross!!! The problem is solved, so I recommend it to everyone, but be prepared. I found a whole lotta' gunk, and a big piece of duct tape! I know, weird, but I am sure that was not helping us have healthy pipes. I did it to all my drains after that, and we are flowing freely these days!
Messes!: I have been given a run for my money! My baby has become a walking, talking, mess maker! Georgia could set a record for most messes made in a hour by a nineteen month old. All of us moms have been there, but it has surprised me how fast she has turned on me. Below is Exhibit A. Our basement is often a disaster zone, that is why the toys are down there!
Georgia is also a bookoholic! She follows me and Del around with books, begging us to read them to her. She would be content to sit and read books all day long. Which is great, even fun for the first five! She throws a mighty tantrum when you tell her we will read the sixth one later. Del says she takes after me with her book loving. Now we just have to hope she learns a little about moderation! Well, that is my early 2009 update!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Our Holiday Whirlwind 2008
I am finally posting all of the pictures taken this Christmas season. And beware...there are many!
We had a nice Christmas at home this year. It was so important to spend the Holidays there for us, because in November, Del's dad was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus, and he started chemo and radiation while we were there.
We had our own little family Christmas morning before leaving town. Our kids are starting to think that Christmas is every day and continue to ask me for toys from Santa even now!
Georgia, taking the dolls clothes off as usual. We live in the land of the naked doll.
Wally got a snowboard and loves it. He is actually pretty good on the little hills around the neighborhood, but was in a cranky mood while I was taking pictures, so he wouldn't give me any actions shots.
Will had a cute little Christmas program at school. It is fun to see him get so into singing. He really does have quite a little talent for it.
Our silly Georgie.
While in Utah, I went with my mom and sisters to a taping of "Good Things Utah" for a second time. It is always fun! This is us with the ladies.
Del's parents with the gift from the all the kids... a brand new shiny snowblower!
We do a Christmas Eve program with Del's family every year. These are the shepherds with Mary, joseph and baby Jesus.
Del's mom and dad give the kids new pajamas every year. The pajama parade with all twenty two grandkids.
More nice gifts on our second Christmas morning at my parents.
Del and my Grandma and Grandpa Clark. They come every year for my mom's Christmas morning breakfast.
Georgia and her new backpack. I told her it was just like Wally wears to school, so she stood by the door waiting to go the bus stop. She is so funny!
All the kids Christmas morning.
Del's sister Wendy and her husband Randy invited us to go ice skating with them. Randy's brother rents out an entire skating rink and so there are not very many people on the ice. Wally absolutely LOVED it. He was pretty good too. He was so funny because he would kind of run across the ice like a newborn deer just getting his legs!
Georgia also loved it! She didn't want to get off the ice, but holding her up hunched over started to kill our backs so we took a snack break. I got talking and didn't see her get off of her chair. When I turned around she was walking around on the skates. I couldn't believe she could balance on that skinny blade. That got some laughs!
Will, always timid in new situations spent his time as an observer. Here he is with Aunt Wendy, and cousin Lauren, who as you can see didn't love skating.
Wally with cousin Gabe.
Me and Georgia. She was not happy about stopping for a picture.
Me, throwing my back out.
Cousins, Cody, Karly, Gabe and Wally.
Del, with his father, Hank.
Del and his mom, Marie.
We met all the cousins on my side and my mom and sisters at a playland to eat lunch. They are all still so little on my side, so it is always so cute and funny to get together.
After anther long airplane travel day to get home, we drove up to spend the night at our great friends, the Tysons' cute house.
The guys took the boys out sledding with the four wheeler while Leslie and I ran around to some fun stores. That was great, as it resulted in a new couch and ottoman for me!! Thanks babe!
Us and the Tyson fam.
We had a nice Christmas at home this year. It was so important to spend the Holidays there for us, because in November, Del's dad was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus, and he started chemo and radiation while we were there.
We had our own little family Christmas morning before leaving town. Our kids are starting to think that Christmas is every day and continue to ask me for toys from Santa even now!
Georgia, taking the dolls clothes off as usual. We live in the land of the naked doll.
Wally got a snowboard and loves it. He is actually pretty good on the little hills around the neighborhood, but was in a cranky mood while I was taking pictures, so he wouldn't give me any actions shots.
Will had a cute little Christmas program at school. It is fun to see him get so into singing. He really does have quite a little talent for it.
Our silly Georgie.
While in Utah, I went with my mom and sisters to a taping of "Good Things Utah" for a second time. It is always fun! This is us with the ladies.
Del's parents with the gift from the all the kids... a brand new shiny snowblower!
We do a Christmas Eve program with Del's family every year. These are the shepherds with Mary, joseph and baby Jesus.
Del's mom and dad give the kids new pajamas every year. The pajama parade with all twenty two grandkids.
More nice gifts on our second Christmas morning at my parents.
Del and my Grandma and Grandpa Clark. They come every year for my mom's Christmas morning breakfast.
Georgia and her new backpack. I told her it was just like Wally wears to school, so she stood by the door waiting to go the bus stop. She is so funny!
All the kids Christmas morning.
Del's sister Wendy and her husband Randy invited us to go ice skating with them. Randy's brother rents out an entire skating rink and so there are not very many people on the ice. Wally absolutely LOVED it. He was pretty good too. He was so funny because he would kind of run across the ice like a newborn deer just getting his legs!
Georgia also loved it! She didn't want to get off the ice, but holding her up hunched over started to kill our backs so we took a snack break. I got talking and didn't see her get off of her chair. When I turned around she was walking around on the skates. I couldn't believe she could balance on that skinny blade. That got some laughs!
Will, always timid in new situations spent his time as an observer. Here he is with Aunt Wendy, and cousin Lauren, who as you can see didn't love skating.
Wally with cousin Gabe.
Me and Georgia. She was not happy about stopping for a picture.
Me, throwing my back out.
Cousins, Cody, Karly, Gabe and Wally.
Del, with his father, Hank.
Del and his mom, Marie.
We met all the cousins on my side and my mom and sisters at a playland to eat lunch. They are all still so little on my side, so it is always so cute and funny to get together.
After anther long airplane travel day to get home, we drove up to spend the night at our great friends, the Tysons' cute house.
The guys took the boys out sledding with the four wheeler while Leslie and I ran around to some fun stores. That was great, as it resulted in a new couch and ottoman for me!! Thanks babe!
Us and the Tyson fam.
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