So the time has come, so the OB/GYN says to have a hysterectomy. I'm not sure that I will. I wouldn't mind the fact it would help rid me of a major problem, but it won't fix the underlying one either. They would however work on my bladder at the same time and that would be very NICE! I've decided (i think) to give it some time and try some non-conventional treatment options. Chinese Medicine, NAET, Herbal Medicine, acupuncture...... just about anything that I think might help ME. I figure they can't hurt and they are cheaper than surgery in the long run. If you would keep me in a prayer once in a while , so that I make the correct decisions about treatments, that would be appreciated!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday Megan & Spencer

We met family in Idaho Falls and went to Leo's Place on 1st street. The kids/cousins played and enjoyed the few hours together. We sang happy birthday to Megan and then to Spencer in the most off key sound I've heard in a long while. OUCH! It was even hard to sing so badly.

Megan was fun to watch open her gifts. She got money from family and Geary and I also. She only wanted one thing, an mp3 player. We kept telling her okay we can get you a rock if that's what you really want. So Geary and I wrapped it in a LARGE amount of bubble wrap, placed two big rocks in the huge box and wrapped it. She opened the box and saw the bubble wrap and rocks and was just about in tears when someone said look in the bubble wrap. Then her tune changed a little from disappointment to embarrassment.

Megan & Spencer we hope you had a great birthday. We love you! Thank you to family who helped make it a great day!

Another Girl, never thought it would happen

Well Saturday Aug 16th we went into Idaho Falls to celebrate Megan & Spencers birthday. I found out that I was getting another girl! Curtousy of Geary! Okay, it's his baby girl!




She is 7 lbs and has lots of blonde hair. She a good baby girl too,











as good as can be for a puppy anyway!


We went into a pet store to look around with the kids and pass some time while we waited for Leo's Place time to arrive. Geary walks over and is showing Coltyn the puppies. He see's this puppy and says "LeNee. I'm gonna get this dog, there is just something about her that draws me to her." I was like Okay; and sure enough he didn't care for any of her 5 siblings, he got Dollie the Golden Lab/Golden retreiver cross. Welcome to the family Dollie.

So far Coltyn really loves her at least unless she steals his blanket!!

2008 SUMMER VACATION

We went to Salt Lake City for a week for family vacation this summer. It was a nice trip and we kept busy, almost to much so. We arrived the night of July 23rd.

On Thursday, July 24th in the morning we went to the 24th of July parade (days of 47) which was about 5 blocks from the hotel. It was a great parade, not worth staying overnight on the lawns & walks of the parade route, but none the less a good parade; although the kids were disappointed that there was no candy thrown. The up side and highlight was seeing Prophet Monson. He was only about 15 feet or less away in a car with all the "secret service" around him. Was a surprise to see him and very cool. Ask Spencer about it. We went to the Myan for dinner and that was pretty amazing and fun, I don't think any kids ate much, but they sure enjoyed the show! I guess that was the whole point, entertainment!!

Friday we got up to head to the Hogle Zoo. We had car trouble and spent about 1 1/2 hours getting that fixed and then off to the zoo. It was annoying, but ironic. Last year when trying to go to the zoo with Aimee were both had car trouble and didn't end up being able to go. In fact we had to rent a car to get home. We finally made it to the zoo and had a very enjoyable time, especially watching the young kids reactions to the animals. Coltyn was funny "oh wook" over and over and Spencer telling you any facts about the animals, Jared wanting to go look at an animal before we were ready. We attended the bird show which was SOooo amazing. We had huge Hawks flying right over our heads to the stage. It was very fun. The picture below is of the American Bald Eagle, we thought that was amazing, we'd never seen one not in the wild or that close.

Saturday we went to the flea market. Ask Spencer about buying fleas J/K. He was upset when he found out we were going. Grumpily "why would you want fleas?" He was funny, then has a good time buying items. So I think he likes flea markets now. We went school shopping at Draper outlet mall, that was nice to get it out of the way and to find some different items that everyone in their class wont be wearing.

I don't remember what day we did what from here till Tuesday but we also attended the discovery gate way and the kids played in the spray park, visited the planetarium which was okay but not exciting enough that we wanted to see a show, and the aquarium. The aquarium was awesome, we were able to touch sting rays.

We rode the TRAX system so Coltyn could ride a train....HE LOVES TRAINS, TRUCKS AND PLANES. We went to the airport to watch planes land and take off for the same above reason.

We attended the "this is the place" Heritage park, not enough time there (they closed at 5pm, we didn't know and went at like 3:45pm) but what we did have was very interesting and fun. Wagon ride, pony rides, craft centers a Good family place.

We did the Discovery Gateway building which the kids loved! A giant exploring building with hands on demos, building, balls, Lego's, ect...was a great time to just sit back and let them play and discover knowing they were safe. Okay, Geary and I played with the toys!

Tuesday and Thursday we went to Lagoon, or "Galoon" as Jared kept calling it. We had a really good time. We road the rain there which none of us had ever done. Did you know they have a"zoo"? Lagoona beach was fun and relaxing, only one minor sunburn our whole trip, on the last day! Yeah. Grandma & Grandpa came down and went with us on Wednesday. Had a lot of fun watching Spencer and Megan talk Grandma into riding the "big" rides, the Wicked and such. Grandpa got talked into doing the roll-a-cage ride with Jared and that was entertaining to watch. I won dad a great tie at the guess my weight thing. Ask dad if he wore it to church yet?

Well that wrapped it up we headed home Thursday and just laid around trying to recover from vacation for the next few days. Then I shed tears letting my kids go home after two weeks. It's hard to do all over again. LOVE YOU KIDS!! I especially want to thank Geary for his help with the kids, his patients while I worked a few days before we left and for taking his vacation time while the kids were here so that daycare wasn't needed, they got to know him better, and could play freely. THANK YOU HONEY! You are awesome, I love you a ton!!!

I did learn and decide that next time Geary & I need a vacation after vacation to recover. LOL ;)