Our thoughts and prayers are with you Grandma. We love you so much!!!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Not the Weekend I Planned.
The girls and I decided to come to Pocatello and visit when we realized Kayla had Friday and Monday off from school. Nate was going to be working and sleeping nonstop so we figured we wouldn't be missed. Thursday night right before leaving, I fixed the girls pancakes from the freezer. Somehow I gave Kayla gluten ones, and she spent the second half of our drive throwing up. When we finally got to my parent's house, both girls were asleep. My Dad picked Kayla up to carry her inside, and she got sick all down his back. It was not a pleasant evening, and I just have to say Thanks Dad!
Friday we went to Stuarts and Amy took some darling pictures of the girls. They turned out really fun and super cutes. I can't wait to get the prints. Hint!!! Hint!!! Afterwards we tried to stop by the Scout Office and surprise Darla, but I'd forgotten she was taking the Young Women's camping. Then we ran over to Amy's to help her take some pictures for Cards and use the girls in a few. At this point Mom had been on the phone all day back and forth with Grandma Garbett's doctor's office. It was decided we needed to immediately take her to the hospital.
Mom and I left the girl's with Amy and went to pack Grandma a bag and take her to the hospital. The surgeon determined she needed surgery first thing in the morning to removed a section of her colon due to diverticulitis. Without going into too many details, Saturday was a stressful day of mostly waiting. Thank you to all the Hulse family for watching the girls in the afternoon/evening. It was a definite blessing. Grandma ended up in ICU after a little bit of troubles, but Monday they were able to put her in a regular recovery room.
It sounds like we were very lucky they operated when they did. Now Grandma just has a lot of recovery and rehabilitation ahead of her. She's got at least a few more days in the hospital followed by possibly months in an assisted care facility where they have the training to help her recover. It sounds like a long and not fun road, but hopefully Grandma will eventually feel better than she has for a long time.
The girls and I ended up not leaving until Tuesday early morning so the girls could visit with Grandma Garbett Monday evening. It made for a white knuckle drive most of the time as we passed car after car slid off the road. Kayla needed a potty break about Layton, and I needed a break too. We stopped at Kohls and wandered for a while. It meant she missed school, but I think it was a necessary break. We got back on the road after grabbing the kids some food, and it seemed things had just gotten worse. Finally we reached the airport, and everything changed from snow to rain. Suddenly we could see and drive safely. It is good to be home!!!
Friday we went to Stuarts and Amy took some darling pictures of the girls. They turned out really fun and super cutes. I can't wait to get the prints. Hint!!! Hint!!! Afterwards we tried to stop by the Scout Office and surprise Darla, but I'd forgotten she was taking the Young Women's camping. Then we ran over to Amy's to help her take some pictures for Cards and use the girls in a few. At this point Mom had been on the phone all day back and forth with Grandma Garbett's doctor's office. It was decided we needed to immediately take her to the hospital.
Mom and I left the girl's with Amy and went to pack Grandma a bag and take her to the hospital. The surgeon determined she needed surgery first thing in the morning to removed a section of her colon due to diverticulitis. Without going into too many details, Saturday was a stressful day of mostly waiting. Thank you to all the Hulse family for watching the girls in the afternoon/evening. It was a definite blessing. Grandma ended up in ICU after a little bit of troubles, but Monday they were able to put her in a regular recovery room.
It sounds like we were very lucky they operated when they did. Now Grandma just has a lot of recovery and rehabilitation ahead of her. She's got at least a few more days in the hospital followed by possibly months in an assisted care facility where they have the training to help her recover. It sounds like a long and not fun road, but hopefully Grandma will eventually feel better than she has for a long time.
The girls and I ended up not leaving until Tuesday early morning so the girls could visit with Grandma Garbett Monday evening. It made for a white knuckle drive most of the time as we passed car after car slid off the road. Kayla needed a potty break about Layton, and I needed a break too. We stopped at Kohls and wandered for a while. It meant she missed school, but I think it was a necessary break. We got back on the road after grabbing the kids some food, and it seemed things had just gotten worse. Finally we reached the airport, and everything changed from snow to rain. Suddenly we could see and drive safely. It is good to be home!!!
Happy Valentine's Day
This year Nate had to work nights for several nights before and after Valentine's Day. We decided to spread out our celebrations. Monday I got a babysitter and Nate and I went to Outback in Sandy. I'd never been there before even though we've tried several times. It was fine, but our steak and ribs were both a little dry. Mostly it was just nice to have an evening out.
Here were are making Valentine's for each other. They planned to make them for all their cousins, but in the end decided to go play with friends instead of finishing.
"I love you!" It was cute the girls gave each other a big bear hug after exchanging Valentine's.
We told the girls we bought tickets to Disney on Ice. I'm not sure they really understand. I've tried to tell them we're not going to Disneyland, and I hope they won't be disappointed when we just go into Salt Lake.
I got all my Valentine's big kisses. The girls were more than a little disappointed when we wouldn't let them eat the whole thing at once.
Kayla and Nate brought me home this cool heart ivy. Then while we were gone, Kayla had to keep checking with Daddy to make sure he was watering it properly.
Before leaving for Pocatello, I decided to surprise Nate by making a heart pan of brownies. Since I was making him some, I also thought I'd bring one to Pocatello. Unfortunately my pans melted. I found them after only 10 minutes. I was amazed how easy it was to clean up. However I did have to call my neighbor and borrow her oven to make some last minute Valentine cookies for Kayla's party at school. I was planning on throwing them in after the brownies were done, but I didn't have time to wait for the oven to cool and clean it before I needed to leave. Thank heavens for good friends. Kayla would have been awfully disappointed if she was the only kid without a snack at the party.
I hope you had a happy Valentine's Day!
Here were are making Valentine's for each other. They planned to make them for all their cousins, but in the end decided to go play with friends instead of finishing.
"I love you!" It was cute the girls gave each other a big bear hug after exchanging Valentine's.
We told the girls we bought tickets to Disney on Ice. I'm not sure they really understand. I've tried to tell them we're not going to Disneyland, and I hope they won't be disappointed when we just go into Salt Lake.
I got all my Valentine's big kisses. The girls were more than a little disappointed when we wouldn't let them eat the whole thing at once.
Kayla and Nate brought me home this cool heart ivy. Then while we were gone, Kayla had to keep checking with Daddy to make sure he was watering it properly.
Before leaving for Pocatello, I decided to surprise Nate by making a heart pan of brownies. Since I was making him some, I also thought I'd bring one to Pocatello. Unfortunately my pans melted. I found them after only 10 minutes. I was amazed how easy it was to clean up. However I did have to call my neighbor and borrow her oven to make some last minute Valentine cookies for Kayla's party at school. I was planning on throwing them in after the brownies were done, but I didn't have time to wait for the oven to cool and clean it before I needed to leave. Thank heavens for good friends. Kayla would have been awfully disappointed if she was the only kid without a snack at the party.
I hope you had a happy Valentine's Day!Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tooth #2
After torturing Kayla pulling out her first tooth, we were bound and determined to do it right for #2. Kayla didn't give us a chance. She was twirling and bouncing in the kitchen and hit her mouth on the island. The tooth popped out and landed on the kitchen floor. She was so excited and couldn't wait to go to school and show off her new hole. Allie just looked at her and said, "Gross Mom. Kayla's bleeding everywhere."
Tea Party
Kayla begged for a glass tea set for Christmas, and she LOVES it. The girls were having such fun playing with it the other day we just had to grab the camera.
Tea and cookies anyone?
The plates are so tiny, but Allie was determined to get all her cookies on her plate.
Hello Darling!
Allie and Kayla enjoying their tea party.
If you're nice, I'll bet they'd love to have YOU over for a tea party too.
Tea and cookies anyone?
The plates are so tiny, but Allie was determined to get all her cookies on her plate.
Hello Darling!
Allie and Kayla enjoying their tea party.
If you're nice, I'll bet they'd love to have YOU over for a tea party too.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Silly Girls and my Prince
Just a couple of fun pictures from this week.
Allie loves to play puzzles and memory. She is always dragging out the games and dumping puzzles on the floor. She will play with someone else or by herself. As long as she can play, she's happy.
Kayla and Sienna-the girls can't wait to play after school with their friends. Sienna is right between the girls in age and plays wonderfully with them both. (Allie was too busy playing to be in the picture.)
Kayla was loving her outfit, and she wanted to be a model for me. She loves to get dressed up and is turning into quite the young lady.
Allie loves to play puzzles and memory. She is always dragging out the games and dumping puzzles on the floor. She will play with someone else or by herself. As long as she can play, she's happy.
Kayla and Sienna-the girls can't wait to play after school with their friends. Sienna is right between the girls in age and plays wonderfully with them both. (Allie was too busy playing to be in the picture.)
Kayla was loving her outfit, and she wanted to be a model for me. She loves to get dressed up and is turning into quite the young lady.
I love my girls so much. It is amazing the joy and let's be honest-sometimes frustration they bring into my life. It seems like I can be having one of those Mom moments and one of them will come over give me a big hug and kiss or just want to cuddle. It's those moments that make it all okay. One of my favorite things to do is just listen to them while they play together or with friends. They have such active imaginations and always say the darndest things. It just makes me smile.
Kayla, Allie, and Sienna were playing with the princesses the other day, and Sienna said to Kayla, "and now your prince comes home." Kayla countered, "No, my husband. Not prince, my husband." She was very adamant. It was cute, but it got me thinking how too often the prince persona fades and turns into simply a husband. I am very thankful that I do have a prince to share eternity with. Sometimes I forget, but it was a good reminder that I am very lucky to have found such a wonderful prince who loves me unconditionally and whom I love the same.
I love you my prince! Thank you for always being such a support and blessing to me and the girls. You will always be a prince to me even if your white horse runs on diesel and leaves mud all over the driveway.
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