My sweet girl

Sydney is home from the hospital. She did miraculously well. The first few hours after surgery were scary but she is recovering. She is such a special spirit. Even after all she went through she just wanted to call home to tell her brother and sister that she loved them. The nurse gave her a special doll that is wearing a little hospital gown. They call it her hospital buddy. She drew a face and shoes on her doll. It was nice for her to have something to cuddle. Hopefully we will know more of the results in the coming days. the biopsy results should be back by next week. The Doctors are quite sure that she will need a repeat operation every 6-12 months. we will have to see what happens next. she is such a great example of strength to me. What a blessing she is to have in our home.

"Oh Sweet Sadie"

My friends & I are going to be at an arts and crafts boutique this weekend. It is called "Oh Sweet Sadie" You can look at the offical website online, but I am just posting some pictures of the things we are having at our booth. Let me know what you think. I have had such a fun time getting together with friends to make these projects. Check out our blog "thisandthatcreations.blogspot.com "

OH what a night!!

As many of you may know, because I've been complaining about for a year now, we are having problems with our basement flooding. We weren't exactly sure how to remedy to situation without causing too many issues. Last weekend two of our friends in our ward came over to give us their suggestions on how to fix the problems. They told us it would take A LOT of digging. Bristol and I have been digging up the backyard for what seems like forever. I am just not that much help to him. I try but we just haven't gotten that much dug out. Last night, some amazing friends showed up and truly were an answer to our prayers. They dug in the mud and dirt of our yard for hours. The pictures don't do the hole justice. The long ditch in about 3 feet deep. and the main hole is 6 or 7 feet deep. The long trench run along the perimeter of the fence. The hole at the end of the ditch looks like a swimming pool. I think it would be a great place for a jacuzzi. Thank you so much to all the wonderful friends we have we could not have gotten this far without your help. When I got into bed last night I just cried, I was so grateful to my Heavenly Father for such kind people. I know miracles happen through the help of others.

Yes that is our Bishop and his counselor in our backyard

Family night Fun

Blayne has always wanted to be a firefighter for as long as I can remember. The fire station would be his reward for his many trips back and forth to the hospital. Last night we decided it might be fun to visit the fire station without actually being in the hospital. We used family night to learn about fire safety. I think we on the tour with the firefighters for an hour and 1/2. Blayne couldn't get enough. Even the girls were into it. Sydney wanted to see the needles they use on the ambulance to start I.V.'s . I know pretty sad that she knows so much about the medical field already. The firefighter was honestly going to let her put the needle into his arm, Sydney would of done that in a heartbeat, but I told her she needed to wait until she was older to stick sharp objects into strangers arms. I was a great night. The Firefighters were so friendly towards the children. They even gave us little fire hat to take home. Blayne fell asleep with his in his bed just in case he was called out to help with a fire in the middle of the night.

This is the jet sky the fire fighters use for water rescues on Utah Lake.

The best years of my life

Bristol and I were married on August 30, 1996. 12 years ago. I can hardly believe it. Time sure does fly when you are having as much fun as we are. Bristol is my best friend. He knows everything about me and loves me anyways. My favorite place to be is beside him. Our life together has taken us in a direction that I never imagined. I can now be thankful for the trials we have shared because we have grown to love each other more. It makes me excited for the years to come and the new experiences we can share. I am grateful for our Heavenly Father's plan that has made it possible to be a forever family.

For our anniversary the kiddos put on a concert for us. They were so cute. They had been practicing for a week. They even make programs that listed all the songs they would sing. It was a great performance. The little neighbor girl even came over to help.. They sang seven different songs. "I miss you", "If the Savior stood beside me", "seven things", and "I am a Child of God", just to name a few. What a great present. These are the times that mommy's look forward to.

Happy Birthday to you!!

Our little Kaley turns 9 on September 9th. She was stubborn from the beginning. Before she was born I was induced. We tried for days in the hospital to get her to come. Finally the doctor told me I would need a c-section. Kaley then decided she wanted to be born. She entered this earth on 9-9-99. What an amazing birthday. pretty easy to remember. She is our little performer. She wanted a microphone with a stand for her big day. I couldn't find one so I got her a microphone with a cord instead. The sales guy said it would plug into the t.v. or D.V.D. player. Yeah, that didn't work! I also got her a karaoke c.d. to use along with it. That didn't work either. Oh well, Kaley is perfectly content with the microphone. She turned up the radio loud to sing to Hannah Montana. We love you Kaley. What a great blessing you are to our family. You bring such joy and happiness to me.