Happy Birthday to my mama! I know about 6 people with birthday's today. I wish she were here to celebrate!
It's David's brother's birthday today too. And while that is a coincidence, check out these other dates shared between our families.
Josh and my mom's birthday on August 31.
David's dad and my grandpa have the same birthday.
David's grandpa Irving died on April 13 and so did my mom.
Weird.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Cache Valley
I'm really going to miss Cache Valley. I've really enjoyed living in Hyrum, so close to the mountains. I'm glad that we've got to experience looking outside our windows every day and seeing mountains. It's awesome. It's a sight I will never tire of.
There's a lot of things I don't like about Logan but there are also things I do like about it. I guess there are pros and cons to everywhere.
I've really enjoyed the slower paced life but I am really looking forward to not being so closed off to the world. I mean, I've heard Utah is a backwards state but Salt Lake's gotta be somewhat with it, right?
I'm excited that there's going to be things to do with Avery! And I'm super excited to be living near my friend Jocee. I think we're going to have alot of fun!!
I'm also excited because of the money :) I really appreciate that I have been able to stay home with Avery and this move is going to make it a whole lot easier.
Monday, August 29, 2011
August 29, 2011
Some of Avery's newest accomplishments include: waving (I never worked on it with her. Forgot about it.), she can put rings on the ring stacker toy thing, screaming, grunting out of frustration, new jabbering, crawling at lightning fast speeds and eating more and more big girl foods.
Her sleeping habits are worse than a newborn and about to drive me insane. I am so excited for nights of 3 hours of her sleeping uninterrupted. I'm worried we're going to have downstairs neighbors at the new house that aren't going to like us because of this.
The water pump on our car went out which to a significant chunk of our moving money :(
It's true what they say: "When it rains, it pours."
I can't believe that in 2 months my girl is going to be one! She will be celebrating her birthday weekend in Las Vegas. I guess the two of us will do some shopping while everyone else is at the races.
Since she's sleeping, I guess I'll try to be productive even though my eyes just want to close!
Her sleeping habits are worse than a newborn and about to drive me insane. I am so excited for nights of 3 hours of her sleeping uninterrupted. I'm worried we're going to have downstairs neighbors at the new house that aren't going to like us because of this.
The water pump on our car went out which to a significant chunk of our moving money :(
It's true what they say: "When it rains, it pours."
I can't believe that in 2 months my girl is going to be one! She will be celebrating her birthday weekend in Las Vegas. I guess the two of us will do some shopping while everyone else is at the races.
Since she's sleeping, I guess I'll try to be productive even though my eyes just want to close!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
10 Months Old
This is Salt Lake valley. I don't know if that's the official name but it's the new to us valley we will be living in.
This is Kennecott Copper Mine. It was a really cool place. Wish we had known about it earlier.
someone I know is 10 months old today! She is approximately 23 pounds.
The hair on the side of her head is sticking up because she had been sleeping in her carseat.
This is Kennecott Copper Mine. It was a really cool place. Wish we had known about it earlier.
someone I know is 10 months old today! She is approximately 23 pounds.
The hair on the side of her head is sticking up because she had been sleeping in her carseat.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Dr. Curtis
One thing that does make me sad about moving is having to find a new doctor for us. I can't say enough how much I love our doctor's office. I went in today because I have had concerns about my thyroid for a while now. I had it tested when I was pregnant but they told me my thyroid levels were in the normal range.
So of course, I did some research and learned that the "normal" range is quite large and that you can test "normal" and still have an underactive thyroid. I learned that their most common test isn't usually accurate and that there are other ways of testing.
So today I finally scheduled an appointment and told Dr. Curtis my concerns and how I was concerned about doing a regular TSH test and he completely agreed with me. So he's going to run some tests on my T4 hormones, not just my Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. He's also going to see if I'm Vitamin D deficient, which I have also learned most people are.
I just love that he listens to me and doesn't make me feel like I'm a nut. He also tells me I'm very educated (pat on the back). He told me today I was ahead of my time haha. That was in regards to some thyroid stuff that I knew about that the medical world is starting to acknowledge :)
He didn't even look at me weird when I told him about some random guy telling me my thyroid was bad by seeing the extra roll of fat on my neck. He said that's an indicator. I told him I thought it was swollen because I always feel like I have a lump in my throat so he had me swallow some water and felt my neck and said that indeed, my something or other glands were enlarged. So, he said checking my thyroid and vitamin D levels is a good place to start.
His staff is so wonderful. I am going to miss them. I hope I can meet some people who can lead me to a good doctor in Salt Lake.
Well, I've gotta go pour boiling water down my slow drain. It's been sitting in vinegar and baking soda :)
So of course, I did some research and learned that the "normal" range is quite large and that you can test "normal" and still have an underactive thyroid. I learned that their most common test isn't usually accurate and that there are other ways of testing.
So today I finally scheduled an appointment and told Dr. Curtis my concerns and how I was concerned about doing a regular TSH test and he completely agreed with me. So he's going to run some tests on my T4 hormones, not just my Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. He's also going to see if I'm Vitamin D deficient, which I have also learned most people are.
I just love that he listens to me and doesn't make me feel like I'm a nut. He also tells me I'm very educated (pat on the back). He told me today I was ahead of my time haha. That was in regards to some thyroid stuff that I knew about that the medical world is starting to acknowledge :)
He didn't even look at me weird when I told him about some random guy telling me my thyroid was bad by seeing the extra roll of fat on my neck. He said that's an indicator. I told him I thought it was swollen because I always feel like I have a lump in my throat so he had me swallow some water and felt my neck and said that indeed, my something or other glands were enlarged. So, he said checking my thyroid and vitamin D levels is a good place to start.
His staff is so wonderful. I am going to miss them. I hope I can meet some people who can lead me to a good doctor in Salt Lake.
Well, I've gotta go pour boiling water down my slow drain. It's been sitting in vinegar and baking soda :)
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Excited
We signed the contract on the house in Salt Lake so it is official, we are moving. There was some confusion for a while but a decision has been made and we are going to Salt Lake! I'm super excited for something new. I can't wait to explore the city. I hear there's a lot of good shopping in the Sugar House area which is where we'll be. My friend said there's a beautiful park near our new house too. I also can't wait to explore all of the canyons: Parleys, Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood, Millcreek and there are more I just can't remember their names. Should be fun!
David's really excited that the new landlord is going to allow him to run 220 to the garage. The new garage is a seperate garage and it's more like an above ground dungeon. But he's excited anyway. He's been missing having his welder and other "things" at the house. I'm happy for him.
I just got the letter last week that David was accepted to Utah State and now I'm going to have to start all over to get us into University of Utah. David's thinking about a community college or something similar to get through his basics. Hopefully it'll be cheaper that way. So we won't be Aggies any more, we'll be Utes. What the heck is a Ute? Hahaha. I'm not sure :) I think Utah State is like OSU and the Univeristy of Utah is like OU.
I'm super excited about having wood floors too. Yay! I'm kind of nervous about a smaller house though. I think I'm going to have to get creative with storage.
David's really excited that the new landlord is going to allow him to run 220 to the garage. The new garage is a seperate garage and it's more like an above ground dungeon. But he's excited anyway. He's been missing having his welder and other "things" at the house. I'm happy for him.
I just got the letter last week that David was accepted to Utah State and now I'm going to have to start all over to get us into University of Utah. David's thinking about a community college or something similar to get through his basics. Hopefully it'll be cheaper that way. So we won't be Aggies any more, we'll be Utes. What the heck is a Ute? Hahaha. I'm not sure :) I think Utah State is like OSU and the Univeristy of Utah is like OU.
I'm super excited about having wood floors too. Yay! I'm kind of nervous about a smaller house though. I think I'm going to have to get creative with storage.
She's waiting on her daddy to come out of the bathroom.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Mmmm Peaches!
I love this girl. She found this bottle nipple and it entertained her for quite a while. She's so cute!
Avery was enjoying some diced peaches. Yum yum!
You can see her top teeth here. Looks like a big gap in this picture though.
Geez, I wish I could write about someone's job :) but I can't. Exciting things are in the future :)
Avery was enjoying some diced peaches. Yum yum!
You can see her top teeth here. Looks like a big gap in this picture though.
Geez, I wish I could write about someone's job :) but I can't. Exciting things are in the future :)
Monday, August 22, 2011
Paris Ice Caves
Yesterday David and I took some new church interns for a little tour. We took them to the Paris ice caves and then over to Bear Lake.
Avery's having a hard time getting rid of her runny nose. If it doesn't get better here soon I think I'll take a trip to the chiropractor for her.
It's kind of strange to see Avery with 6 teeth. My baby's growing up!
I'm pretty excited to be moving to Salt Lake. My friend just told me that there is a Whole Foods like 3 minutes from our new house! She also said there's a beautiful park. I can't wait until we go back down there so we can explore the area. It's fun to be moving to a completely new area.
Avery's having a hard time getting rid of her runny nose. If it doesn't get better here soon I think I'll take a trip to the chiropractor for her.
It's kind of strange to see Avery with 6 teeth. My baby's growing up!
I'm pretty excited to be moving to Salt Lake. My friend just told me that there is a Whole Foods like 3 minutes from our new house! She also said there's a beautiful park. I can't wait until we go back down there so we can explore the area. It's fun to be moving to a completely new area.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Salt Lake City!!!
I don't know why I'm not sleeping since Avery is. She had a stuffy nose last night and it was causing sleeping issues. I propped her bed up but that still didn't help so we rocked in the living room until almost 2 I think it was. She finally got a few hours of sleep. I'm so thankful for a healthy girl though. This is only the 2nd time she's been sick, the other she was throwing up. I don't think she's felt horrible really, just that yucky feeling you get when your stuffy and sneezing constantly.
Last night we had a little neighborhood get together. It was really small since a lot of people cancelled at the last minute. We all brought desserts. I brought these kabobs of strawberry and angel food cake with chocolate drizzled on top. They were cute.
I'll definitely be sad to leave our neighbors. I hate that we have found good ones that we can visit with and now we're leaving. They joked about doing stuff to our cars so we can't leave. One guy offered his truck and help with loading stuff. It's nice to have wonderful neighbors :)
Well, I'm excited to move to a bigger city. I'm kind of sad about it in some ways too. I'm going to miss small town life. It's slower and peaceful and I can't believe I'm saying this :) I especially don't look forward to the traffic! I'm excited to live near my friend Jocee. I think we'll have lots of fun!
I hope we last there more than 6 months! That seems to be our record. Austin asked David if we were running from someone hahaha!!! No, we're just impulsive. But in this case we can follow the same path we were on, with more money. Can't pass that up!
Last night we had a little neighborhood get together. It was really small since a lot of people cancelled at the last minute. We all brought desserts. I brought these kabobs of strawberry and angel food cake with chocolate drizzled on top. They were cute.
I'll definitely be sad to leave our neighbors. I hate that we have found good ones that we can visit with and now we're leaving. They joked about doing stuff to our cars so we can't leave. One guy offered his truck and help with loading stuff. It's nice to have wonderful neighbors :)
Well, I'm excited to move to a bigger city. I'm kind of sad about it in some ways too. I'm going to miss small town life. It's slower and peaceful and I can't believe I'm saying this :) I especially don't look forward to the traffic! I'm excited to live near my friend Jocee. I think we'll have lots of fun!
I hope we last there more than 6 months! That seems to be our record. Austin asked David if we were running from someone hahaha!!! No, we're just impulsive. But in this case we can follow the same path we were on, with more money. Can't pass that up!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Avery News
I haven't felt like blogging but figure'd I ought to do it today. Avery finally got a bigger carseat.
Avery went to a birthday party. She didn't particularly care for the swimming part. She looks thrilled huh?
She started clicking her tongue today. She lets go of things when she's standing sometimes. She's talking a lot now. She's walking behind her little car thing now too.
I've been giving her these meltable freeze dried yogurt things and today she must have got one in the back of her throat because she gagged and then threw up. I think it's because of the yogurts anyway.
Well, that's all.
Avery went to a birthday party. She didn't particularly care for the swimming part. She looks thrilled huh?
She started clicking her tongue today. She lets go of things when she's standing sometimes. She's talking a lot now. She's walking behind her little car thing now too.
I've been giving her these meltable freeze dried yogurt things and today she must have got one in the back of her throat because she gagged and then threw up. I think it's because of the yogurts anyway.
Well, that's all.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Blogging
I love blogs. I hate that they take up so much time because there are so many I want to read! I love that there is an abundance of women who blog about homemaking, parenting, marriage, homeschooling or whatever else you can think of from a biblical perspective. It's so easy for me to get lazy and distracted from the goals I have and it's so wonderful to be able to read other women's desires, struggles, advice and ideas. It helps to put me back on track. It helps me remember why I have certain visions in my head.
Blogging is such a wonderful ministry. I love to read the christian blogs and learn. Especially anything about the home and everything that that encompasses. I have learned so much since I lived in that little cabin. I would never EVER want to go through that phase in my life again but I am so thankful that I did. I've mentioned many times over about how I read and read. It changed my heart for the better. I am a better wife because of it. I believe I'm a better mom too. I don't have access to a lot of Christian books out here so any I buy come from the internet but my list of books I would love to read is growing and growing. So blogs are one way that I can keep my head in the game.
Technology is so amazing but sometimes I wish we didn't have it.
I love how God works. Today I went to a blog that I haven't been to in a long time and there was a video posted that I needed to see. I think it's amazing how God knows what we need to hear and makes it happen. I love that that video reached me on this very day when I so badly needed to hear it.
Someone needs to build a Mardel in Utah. And a Panera Bread :)
Avery's been leaving teeth marks on my furniture. Silly girl. She's getting to where she fake cries over the slightest thing too. She's so much fun though. I want 4 more babies just like her ;)
I don't have hardly any cute pictures of Avery when she was really tiny. She's always in some weird position. But look at how she's grown! She's so big! She's fabulous!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
New Video
I posted a video that I haven't even watched all the way through so sorry for whatcha get. The girl loves to jump and climb.
i love this girl!!
I think her gums are bothering her lately. Yesterday morning she was pretty grumpy. She was up a whole lot the night before last too. It must stink to spend the first part of your life in discomfort. Good thing we don't remember it :)
She climbed stairs yesterday for the first time. I was proud :) I can't get over how big she is. Sometimes I look at her and it seems like she's so long. She is tall I guess.
Well, there's really nothing going on I guess. Saturday, Avery's going to hang out with her friends Gavin, Shae and Lily for a birthday party! Time to go swimming :)
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Burzysnki Movie
I had heard a while back about this Burzynski movie but had never watched it. I stumbled across it today and decided to watch it. All I can say is wow. I'm not some overly paranoid person (though I'm sure some think it)thinking about conspiracy theories (though I believe they're out there)and other things like that but it does sadden me about the things I've been really looking into lately.
What I'm talking about is money and the pharmaceutical companies. The FDA. I truly believe they want us to be sick so they can continue making billions of dollars. I think it's horrible that the FDA won't allow people with real cures for diseases to share their cures. I encourage everyone to watch this video. You can watch it here
I'm in the middle of watching it but had to get this out :) If someone I know gets cancer I want them to go to Dr. Burzynski. It's sad that he can't get funding to help people. It sickens me.
Ok, I could go on and on about this but I just wanted to get this movie out there. I'd post it on facebook but I'm about 99% positive the only person who might watch it would be Bonnie :) No one wants to hear about anything other than the norm. :( I sure figured that out when I started the homebirth journey haha.
Now to finish the movie.
What I'm talking about is money and the pharmaceutical companies. The FDA. I truly believe they want us to be sick so they can continue making billions of dollars. I think it's horrible that the FDA won't allow people with real cures for diseases to share their cures. I encourage everyone to watch this video. You can watch it here
I'm in the middle of watching it but had to get this out :) If someone I know gets cancer I want them to go to Dr. Burzynski. It's sad that he can't get funding to help people. It sickens me.
Ok, I could go on and on about this but I just wanted to get this movie out there. I'd post it on facebook but I'm about 99% positive the only person who might watch it would be Bonnie :) No one wants to hear about anything other than the norm. :( I sure figured that out when I started the homebirth journey haha.
Now to finish the movie.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Glad I Kiss my Baby :)
Claiming behaviours such as kissing provide not only emotional, but biological attachment. There is a very real health benefit for the baby who is kissed.
Found something I thought was really interesting!!
“When a mother kisses her baby, she ‘samples’ those pathogens that are on the baby’s face. Those are ones that the baby is about to ingest. These samples are taken up by the mother’s secondary lymphoid organs like the tonsils, and memory B cells specific for those pathogens are re-stimulated. These B cells then migrate to the mother’s breasts where they produce just those antibodies that the baby needs.” says Lauren Sompayrac, author of How The Immune System Works.
We talk a lot about breast milk and how it conveys antibodies to the infant helping to prevent illness. However antibodies made for the mother while pregnant are not what the baby needs. He or she needs antibodies for the environment around them that they are in constant contact with now. Kissing her baby is a very important activity beyond its obvious pleasurable and attachment- promoting value. It helps mother claim baby, and helps her body determine the antibodies baby needs in the breast milk.
So mothers, kiss away on those babies!
Found something I thought was really interesting!!
“When a mother kisses her baby, she ‘samples’ those pathogens that are on the baby’s face. Those are ones that the baby is about to ingest. These samples are taken up by the mother’s secondary lymphoid organs like the tonsils, and memory B cells specific for those pathogens are re-stimulated. These B cells then migrate to the mother’s breasts where they produce just those antibodies that the baby needs.” says Lauren Sompayrac, author of How The Immune System Works.
We talk a lot about breast milk and how it conveys antibodies to the infant helping to prevent illness. However antibodies made for the mother while pregnant are not what the baby needs. He or she needs antibodies for the environment around them that they are in constant contact with now. Kissing her baby is a very important activity beyond its obvious pleasurable and attachment- promoting value. It helps mother claim baby, and helps her body determine the antibodies baby needs in the breast milk.
So mothers, kiss away on those babies!
August 5, 2011
I love how in the morning Avery will sit with me and rock. I especially love it when she lays her little head on me.
As some people have noticed, I've been in no hurry to feed Avery regular food. She's been eating some but as a snack I guess you could say, rather than a meal. She started yogurt this week and she LOVES it. I bought her these little puff things that will dissolve when she eats them. I figured those would be good for her to learn to chew on because if she chokes, it'll dissolve. So yesterday she finally fed herself some. If I put the puff in my hand and try to get her to grab it, she won't. She will eat it out of my hand like an animal.
She laughs constantly. If you look at her she'll laugh. She's always making new noises like growls and squeals.
Yesterday David and I went to this warehouse book sale. They had children's books for 50 cents. Most of the books were beat up but I got a few good ones and got some for myself.
Avery's top left front tooth is coming in. I noticed it 2 days ago. I thank God that her teething hasn't been too hard on her!
She's such a cutie. Love that girl.
As some people have noticed, I've been in no hurry to feed Avery regular food. She's been eating some but as a snack I guess you could say, rather than a meal. She started yogurt this week and she LOVES it. I bought her these little puff things that will dissolve when she eats them. I figured those would be good for her to learn to chew on because if she chokes, it'll dissolve. So yesterday she finally fed herself some. If I put the puff in my hand and try to get her to grab it, she won't. She will eat it out of my hand like an animal.
She laughs constantly. If you look at her she'll laugh. She's always making new noises like growls and squeals.
Yesterday David and I went to this warehouse book sale. They had children's books for 50 cents. Most of the books were beat up but I got a few good ones and got some for myself.
Avery's top left front tooth is coming in. I noticed it 2 days ago. I thank God that her teething hasn't been too hard on her!
She's such a cutie. Love that girl.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Videos
I posted 3 but it's only showing 1 right now. It says the other 2 are processing but it's been doing that for a long time so I don't know if I'll have to redo them or not. Probably will.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
No News is Good News (Sometimes)
I think I'm ready for fall. Avery's sleeping and I've cleaned the kitchen so I took the time to do some pinning. Which by the way is my new obsession. It's a website called Pinterest and you have boards you create and you can pin images that you like to your boards from anywhere on the internet. So, I was looking around and kept seeing all of these images of pumpkins and homemade mochas and it made me wish it were fall. I don't look forward to long nights but I look forward to the coziness of fall.
Yesterday my new cousin Andrew was born. He's got a cute dimple in his cheek. 7 lbs 8 oz and 19 inches long.
Avery is as adorable as ever. She's busy busy and I'm loving every minute of it. I love that girl. You can't help but smile when she's around. She makes us oh so happy :)
Nothing going on around here. I start school on the 29th I think. We had our neighborhood BBQ and swim party last night. It was good food. Met some people. Watched some skateboarding. Came home.
David's just been working and getting his bike closer to being done. I think he can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel :) There's not really much news about him. Any of us really.
I want to go on a road trip.
I hear my baby--gotta go :)
Yesterday my new cousin Andrew was born. He's got a cute dimple in his cheek. 7 lbs 8 oz and 19 inches long.
Avery is as adorable as ever. She's busy busy and I'm loving every minute of it. I love that girl. You can't help but smile when she's around. She makes us oh so happy :)
Nothing going on around here. I start school on the 29th I think. We had our neighborhood BBQ and swim party last night. It was good food. Met some people. Watched some skateboarding. Came home.
David's just been working and getting his bike closer to being done. I think he can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel :) There's not really much news about him. Any of us really.
I want to go on a road trip.
I hear my baby--gotta go :)
Monday, August 1, 2011
Videos
I posted a new one today and there is another one that posted like 3 days ago but I didn't know it until I checked my email today and saw a comment on it ;)
They're both from July 27. It's hard to get good videos of her b/c she usually stops doing what she's doing when I get the camera. Keep that in mind :)
They're both from July 27. It's hard to get good videos of her b/c she usually stops doing what she's doing when I get the camera. Keep that in mind :)
I {heart} Reading
I really hope that Avery loves to read like I do. She LOVES it when I read to her. She'll just sit and listen and now she tries to turn the page.
Avery's personality is really starting to come out now. She's becoming more and more silly. Yesterday she was on a roll. I don't know what it was but she thought she was pretty darn funny.
David and I were sad last night that one day she's going to grow up and leave us. We were sad that our baby is not going to be a baby much longer so you know what that means?!? Time for another! Haha! I'm hoping that all will be in agreement (and that means David) to try this fall but every time I mention it, David's eyes bug out. :)
This morning it's overcast and made for an awesome time laying in bed. Sadly it's a perfect coffee morning and I'm out. I think that's the story of my life. I hope for some more rain. I would love to have a good storm. It doesn't storm here like it does in Oklahoma. I miss thunder :) We did have a good down pour last night and some nice lightning and thunder.
I was happy this morning to see homebirth as a topic on Good Morning America this morning. Homebirth is up by 20% and Robin even mentioned that we don't realize how high the mortality rate is in hospitals. Makes me happy to bring awareness to this. I know of a hanful of celebrities who have had homebirths recently and that might be what it takes to bring awareness to it as an option for birth.
Avery's personality is really starting to come out now. She's becoming more and more silly. Yesterday she was on a roll. I don't know what it was but she thought she was pretty darn funny.David and I were sad last night that one day she's going to grow up and leave us. We were sad that our baby is not going to be a baby much longer so you know what that means?!? Time for another! Haha! I'm hoping that all will be in agreement (and that means David) to try this fall but every time I mention it, David's eyes bug out. :)
This morning it's overcast and made for an awesome time laying in bed. Sadly it's a perfect coffee morning and I'm out. I think that's the story of my life. I hope for some more rain. I would love to have a good storm. It doesn't storm here like it does in Oklahoma. I miss thunder :) We did have a good down pour last night and some nice lightning and thunder.
I was happy this morning to see homebirth as a topic on Good Morning America this morning. Homebirth is up by 20% and Robin even mentioned that we don't realize how high the mortality rate is in hospitals. Makes me happy to bring awareness to this. I know of a hanful of celebrities who have had homebirths recently and that might be what it takes to bring awareness to it as an option for birth.
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