Sunday, June 05, 2016

Starting the summer with a bang!

Monday was Memorial day and we had huge plans to go see Cpt. America Civil War, but Alayna woke up sick with what we thought was a bad cold.  She has continued to get worse and sadly missed her last 2 days of middle school Sad smile

I am officially done with Anamosa and extremely happy to never be there again.  But I will certainly miss the teachers and students at AMS.  It’s time for a new adventure!

Glad Kayla is ok.  She had a 4 wheeler fall on her and ended up really sore.  We are so grateful she didnt break anything!

In the spirit of getting all the yucky things done 1st, we took Tyler in to get all 4 wisdom teeth taken out.  Today he feels the worst he has since the surgery.  Not a happy camper.  His surgery wet well although they found several cysts which they have sent down to be tested.  He was hilarious after the surgery but they said no videos or pictures in the office.  I stole a picture anyway.

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When I 1st walked in he looked at me and whispered “Do you see that bag? (referring to the IV bag) It’s VERY SCARY.”  His head went up and down and then he fell back asleep.  A few minutes later he woke up and started feeling his face and said, “oh no, did they take my lips?”  I told him no and he said, “Oh good” and went back to sleep.  Then he woke up and informed me he liked pudding before he went back to sleep.  Then, he woke up again saying he wants to go home and I said we have to wait for the IV fluids to get him.  “Why don’t I just DRINK this dumb bag.  It would be faster.  This is taking a whole stupid year. Then we could go home and I can get pudding.  Let me just drink the bag.”  Then he got this scared look on his face and said, “Oh no!  Did they take off my lips??”  I was totally cracking up!

On Saturday, it felt like things were working against us getting to the temple.  We pushed to go anyway.  It was a youth temple trip for our ward but since I am done with work, I was finally able to go as well.  Alayna was feeling much worse and Bob and I weren't feeling well either.  Got in the car only to find that it rained badly the night before and i had left my car window open so the floor and seat (and therefore my butt) were all wet.  We also went the wrong way twice.  But, we eventually got there right when our group was entering the temple.  Grandma Hart gave Alayna several family names and Bob was able to baptize her.  There was a very special sweet spirit there.  I think these beautiful ladies have been waiting for a while and I am so grateful we went!

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It was also awesome that Jared, there on a summer mission in Nauvoo, was easy to find and we got to say hi to him!!

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We stopped at the Happy Joes Buffet on our way home and Alayna continued to get worse.  This morning I had to take her to the doctor.  She has a severe sinus infection, bless her heart.  We now have her on meds so hopefully she will start feeling better soon and we can party!!!

I have already started on our home projects and I am making some great progress.  It is exciting to finally be sleeping and getting things accomplished!  Here’s to a successful week where everyone feels well!

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Tyler graduation

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Marisa update

 

Today marks one month that I've been in Mexico and I've loved every minute of it! <3 ‪#‎grutastolantongo‬ ‪#‎hiddenparadise‬ ‪#‎ilpmexico‬

I'm changing schools today and I'm really going to miss thee kids in Apaseo! They are the sweetest and I'm so proud of all they've learned so far

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Summer is finally upon us!

Alayna had her final choir concert and her Hart grandparents were even here to attend.  She did a wonderful job!

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We were able to accomplish MANY household projects in just the past few days that Corey and Hal were here.  Everything looks amazing!!!

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Look at the beautiful pea gravel throughout the garden boxes.  It was 4 tons!!!

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New garage shelving…

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New living room décor (it will look better when I get the wedding pics up:

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Gparents took us out to celebrate Tyler’s graduation

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Wonderful thank yous from AMS to say goodbye Sad smile

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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Almost Done…

Tyler had his final band concert this week and senior recognition.  He did a great job and we are proud of him and his musical accomplishments.  He lettered in band as well.

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Other News:

I got another call from John, the principal at my new school.  He offered me an additional position.  So, the middle schools have a Technology Integration Coach.  I was offered the position as the Assistant technologist. Basically doing everything I said I would but get paid more.  I accepted and felt honored that I was asked!  I am so excited for next year!

I finally announced to the kids at Anamosa middle that I was leaving.  There were many in tears.  My heart breaks to leave them, but I have to do what’s best for me.

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Domestic Disasters:

Alayna decided to make cookies for the ward talent show and forgot about it until the day before.  So we ran to the store that day, got an already mix and burnt them.

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Then I tried to make peanut butter cookies last night and forgot the peanut butter!  I noticed when I was putting them on the tray.  Good Grief.

Then, Alayna kept saying she thought there was something wrong with her braces.  She kept bugging me so we took her in- only to find out she had been wearing the rubber bands the wrong way- they didnt tell her to change them.  Oops.  So now she has a very sore mouth and a few months added on before she gets them off.

Maybe one of these days I will tell you about my cupcake thief story….

Happy 22nd Birthday to Marisa!  We love you and hope your day was amazing!!!

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Utah- Part 4