Budding Blossoms

Arrival of John

2011-11-23T14:03:00.003-07:00

just some fast pictures. more later

WOW, It's been along time.

2011-03-09T21:13:00.002-07:00

I hadn't realized that it had been almost a year since I last posted. Life has been very crazy. I have a lot that I want to blog about and will. We have had a great deal of changes in our family life. It's late right now so, I will get back to ya all later.

Smart and Easy Ways to Use Essential Oils

2010-04-29T17:27:00.001-07:00

1. For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the washer. I like to use lavendar on my sheets.

2. Popourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.

3. Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.

4. Add a few drops essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot.

5. To enjoy a scented candle, place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the candle burns.

I will post some more tips later.

My new best friend.

2010-04-06T12:56:00.005-07:00

I just recieved my diffuser and some new oils. This is my new favorite. It has helped me be calm and happy. I so enjoy the smell. I think my kids like me better this way. :)
Oh, and the Deep Blue roll on is awesome. I have put it on my neck and back and it feels so nice. My neck has been stiff after a couple of nights in a weird position. This oil has made it more relaxed.
LOVE IT!!!

3 years today.

2010-04-01T13:43:00.005-07:00

I have been wanting to write this story for a long time, but I am not very good at writing down my thoughts. So bare with me. I have felt like I need to write this down. Out of my birth stories this is not one that has a good ending. (If you are pregnant DON'T READ THIS PLEASE)

Three years today was not a great day at all. It started in the December of 06, I found out we were expecting our third baby. We were both way excited. We all thought that it was going to be a girl. We talked about names and how much fun and challenging it would be to have three kids.
Prenatal's were going good, because of my size it was always hard to find the heart beat. Thinking back now, the pregnancy did seem different. Then I started spotting at 14 1/2 weeks. It was not a lot, but it scared me. I went to my midwife and we both thought that we heard her heart beat. She did an ultrasound, but her machine was an older model and we were not able to see much. Then I started spotting more. My back-up OB was out of town, so my midwife told me to go to the ER to get an ultrasound to make sure all was well. I left the kids with my mom, and went by myself to the ER. Joe was at work and I didn't want to worry him. I know that is silly, but I still had hope that everything was fine. They took me back to a room and tried to find the heartbeat. They couldn't find it, but I still was not too worried, because like I said before, because of my size it was always hard to find. So I waited. My SIL Kim was working as a nurse in the ER that day and kept on checking on me. Then they took me to the ultrasound room. Where a young guy did the ultrasound, he was measuring things and asked if I was about twelve weeks along, I told him no that I was almost 15 weeks, he started to look pretty nervous, and I knew. He stopped and told me that he would be right back, and I knew. Then he came back with someone else and they looked, and I knew. They wouldn't say anything. I finally asked if there was a heart beat. They said, sorry, but no. The baby looked fine in all other areas, but was the size of a 12 week fetus, instead of 15 weeks. Then they wheeled me back to the ER room and left me there to wait for the Dr. And I cried. I then called Joe, and told him that our baby was gone, and I cried some more. He said he would be right there. My midwife and my best friend called to check on me and I told her and we cried. The Dr. finally came in to tell me what I already knew. My baby was gone. They told me that I would go into labor and it would most likely be like my other labors. They also told me that the baby would most likely not look like a baby. So we went home to wait. We had to tell Bobby that the baby was not going to be coming. He was very sad. And I cried with him. Mary did not really realize what was going on. We told them that the baby was going to be in heaven and wait for us there. And we waited some more.
A week later still nothing had happened. Even though I knew that that the baby was dead, my mind would go to what ifs. What if they made a mistake? What if she was still alive? What if, WHAT IF? I was starting to go a little crazy. I couldn't take it. I decided to go back to the ER to see if they could start the labor, if there was anything they could do. So we went and waited. They told me that I just needed to wait. So I did. I received a priesthood blessing and I was calm. So we waited. April 1st. April Fools Day. The night before was any other night, just waiting and wondering when it would happen. We put the kids to bed and we went to bed. Mary ended up in our bed. I woke up about 3:2o with contractions. They were not that close so I decided to get up and take a bath. My other two labors were very long, so I thought this one would be too. Just a back ground. Bobby's took 48 hours and Mary's was 22 hours. So I thought we had along time. Joe went back to bed. I started the water for a hot hot bath, since I didn't need to be careful with it being to hot. (I knew I wouldn't be hurting the baby.) The contractions started coming faster and harder. I turned off the water and called for Joe to help me. They were to coming to fast and I was scared. I saw a lot of blood on the floor and I was very scared. I was passing a lot of clots. Joe called our midwife and she talked to him while she was on her way. Within about 15 minutes I felt the need to push. I was crying and screaming that I felt the bag of waters and that it was not breaking and it was not coming out, even though I was pushing so hard, and I was scared. We were still in the bathroom with the door and window closed. So you can imagine that it was very hot, because of the hot bath that I had filled and the smell of blood. Joe was not doing to well, he started to feel like he was going to pass out. Our midwife was afraid that I was going to hemorrhage, because the bag of waters and baby were not coming out. She lived in North Ogden, and couldn't get to us fast enough. She told Joe to call 911 and get transferred to the hospital. So Joe called them. The phone went dead. So he had to find another phone and call again. They got there at 4:05. She was born at 4:00 am, still in the bag of waters. It did not break. I hurried and put my shirt on, before they came upstairs. Because of my size and the stairs they couldn't lift me. So I put a blanket between my legs and around me and they helped me walk down the stairs. I panicked and told them to be careful with the baby. He told me that he would and they but her in a basin and brought her with us.
There was a miracle that night, it being that the kids stayed asleep the whole time. They didn't have to see me like that. Joe ran over and got the neighbors to come stay with the kids until Grandma could get there. They put me in the ambulance, and we sat there for awhile while they checked my vitals. Then they started for the hospital. They started an IV and half way there I told them I was really dizzy and that I felt something gushing. He checked and they went faster. Joe said that he couldn't keep up at that time. I was hemorrhaging. In the ER they were able to stop the bleeding and got me stabilized. I didn't have to have any blood. My midwife was there when we got there. (I think she sped just a little) It was good to have her there with us for the support. They just wanted to watch me for awhile. Joe had to leave and do the paper route, so my midwife stayed with me the whole time.
Before Joe got back, I asked if I could see my baby. I wanted to do it before Joe got back, because I didn't know how he would take it. They told me that was fine. My midwife helped open up the sack and get her out. She checked the cord and the placenta and it all looked fine. I was able to hold her in my hand. She was perfect. Her eyes, her ears, her arms and legs. Her ten toes, her ten fingers. She was perfect and beautiful. And I cried.
I was 16 weeks along, after the point that they tell you not worry so much. We don't know why it happened. I left her there. We went home and cried together, and held each other and slept. I panicked and called the ER to see if they still had her. I wanted to hold her some more. To take care of her. I should have brought her home with me. I should have had someone take pictures for me. But I didn't. I had to pray long and hard to have some comfort. To know that she was being watched after. I have the picture in my mind.
I feel that I did my job of giving her a body and that her job is just starting. She is watching out for us and waiting for us to be with her. She had a mission to attend to. She is in good hands. I gave her a name, just for me to have. I want her to know how much she is loved. Bobby still talks about the baby that I lost. She is apart of our family, she will always be apart of me. Thank you sweet baby for coming into our lives. You have taught us a lot. We will see you again.

My friend gave me this angel after and every time I look at it, I remember my baby angel.
For those of you that have had a miscarriage and are struggling, you are not alone. There are a lot of supports groups online for you to go on and get help and support. And there is always prayer. My Heavenly Father knows what I have gone through and is always there with open arms. I am happy and grateful to have had the chance of giving her a body. I had to pray a lot during this last pregnancy to have faith, that things would be fine. Just remember you are not alone. So today on the third anniversary, I hold my children and tell them how much I love them.
Thanks for reading and letting me share.

8 month surprise!

2010-03-27T13:20:00.002-07:00

My friend gave me this toy and it has been out on the patio. So today I brought it in and cleaned it up and gave it to Elliot. This is what happened. He did this a few times. It is fun to watch them do new things, also sad to see them grow up to fast.

Some Random Pics.

2010-03-22T20:35:00.003-07:00

I got this great picture of Elliot. You can really see his eyes and the cloudiness on them. The left one is half cloudy. They are pretty though.

My baby boy when he was sick. All he wanted to do is sleep.

Elliot in the bathtub all by himself. He loves the water.

He loves to look at books. Especially if they have faces in them.

We went to Ogden Train Station and they had a lego train exhibit that the kids loved.

Sick Baby!!

2010-03-13T18:37:00.006-07:00

Elliot has been one sick little boy. He has bronchitis/RSV, ear infection. He has been very cuddly, and has not been wanting to eat. These have been helping so much. I love these oils. They have been keeping the fever down to a manageable level and helping him breathe easier without breathing treatments. I hate having him sick, but I do enjoy the cuddle time.

I just signed up under my brother, because I so believe in these oils. You can go to here for more information about them, or give me a call and I can set up a party for you. They are Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Oils, from the best sources and they are tested. They are wonderful, and they smell GREAT.

7 months!!

2010-03-04T20:39:00.002-07:00

ELLIOT JAMES JOSEPH WHITE (aka El Jim Joe, Chubba Bubba, Little Joe, and others I can't think of right now.)
My smiley little boy is 7 months old. Is so close to crawling, yet he gets to where he wants to go, most of the time. He has gotten to the point that if Mom walks away, he does not like it. He is also getting three more teeth. Which will make seven altogether. He is in love with food. Carrots were the only thing so far that his body didn't really like.

Whenever I put the camera up, he is full of smiles. He smiles a lot anyways. He is not happy in one place anymore. He gets all over the living room. Which means we have to keep it clean. When he gets stuck, he lets us know. He likes to pull himself up on things too.

He loves being outside on the ground (which has not been a lot). But the weather had been good the last few days and we went out. He loves to explore the leaves, dirt, and rocks with his mouth of course.

He has been doing this a lot. His push-ups. It is so fun to watch.

His smile melts my heart. It brightens my day, no matter what I am going through. It tells me, "Hey mom, life is not that bad, look I'm smilin'." We have been so blessed with him in our life. He has such a sweet dispostion. Look at that belly. He is about 20 pounds. It is about time I get out the 12 month old clothes, the 6-9 months are getting a little snug, as you can see. We put the baby swing away yesterday. He had been stopping it everytime and it didn't swing very well, because he was too heavy. It is always sad to put the baby things away, they grow up too fast. Thanks for the smiles Elliot!

Happy Birthday Joe!!

2010-02-27T23:07:00.004-07:00

It is my husband's 38th Birthday today!! I want to let him know how much I love him. He is a wonderful husband, father, and friend. He loves our family so much. He works very hard for us.

He lets the kids jump all over him and has so much fun wrestling with them and teasing them.

He has a wild sense of humor. Sometimes you can never know when he is being serious or not.

He loves doing things with the kids, he missing them when he leaves for work and wishes he could always be with them.

He has a brillant mind. He loves music, politics, and learning about new things. He loves to play with legos and video games with Bob and Mary and would rather play with the kids than do much of anything else. He loves me, and gave me three beautiful children. He is my eternal companion, my best friend, my lover and I wouldn't want to be without him. We have been together for almost 17 years, married for 15 1/2 years. (but feels like 18 years, LOL.)

I hope he had a wonderful birthday. We went and had family photos done at the Ogden Train Station, then went to eat at Chick-fl-la (that way the kids could play). Then home to relax.

Love ya Babe.

Ps. you can visit him here or here.

More Baptism Pictures.

2010-02-07T20:24:00.002-07:00

Bob with his Aunts Teresa and Debbie.

Bob and Mary. I am glad they show each other they love one another some times.

Bob with cousin Alecia.

Bob with Uncle R.J. Uncle R.J. had the great oppurnity of baptising Bob. Thanks bro.

Our little Family. Mary was being a pill during the whole thing. I think she was jealous of Bob. Poor girl.

It's Great to be Eight!!

2010-02-06T21:43:00.003-07:00

Bobby was baptised tonight. He was nervous about the whole thing, so he was really quite. He did great though. He was shivering after for awhile, because of the cold. It has come so fast. When he was born, I thought it would be forever before this day came. He is such a wonderful kid. He cares for others, and has a very soft heart. He is such a blessing in my life. He has brought us joy and happiness. I don't know what we did before he came along. We are so blessed to be in the gospel. Thanks to all the family and friends that came to this special day. I will have to post another with more pictures.

Bobby with Grandma Atkinson and Delon.

Bobby with Great Grandma Randall. It was really neat to have Grandma there, she had a really good time.

Bobby with Grandma and Grandpa Buhler.

My three kiddos. I think it was a great day.

Angels Sleeping

2010-02-04T22:50:00.003-07:00

Bobby always wants to hold Elliot before school. This is how I found them the other morning.

Tonight Mary went up to room and was playing with her barbies. It was too quiet for along time, so I went up and found her asleep with all her barbies.

Teeth, Teeth, and More Teeth!!

2010-02-01T17:59:00.003-07:00

Elliot started last week sometime with one tooth on the bottom coming in. Later that same night the one next to it popped in. 3-4 days later the top one came in. Now the next one on the top came in today. My poor little man is handling it pretty well. He likes to be held a lot and is nursing a lot. He is such a sweet little spirit. He smiles so easily and so happy. He smiles whenever I hold the camera up.

Book Club Reading

2010-01-30T17:16:00.002-07:00

This is what I am reading this month for our bookclub. It is a very interesting book. It will make you think about your relationship with God. Is it good, bad, or is it there at all. I am not all the way done yet, so I will let you know, but so far it is good. It has a lot of good lines in it.

6 Months!!

2010-01-28T10:13:00.002-07:00

I can't believe that Elliot is already six months old. He loves to sit up and play. He has two teeth on the bottom already and he loves to smile. He had his check-up yesterday and he weighs in at 18.12!! What a chunk. Joe was saying last night, that he just seems like he fits prefectly into our family. He will smile so easily, it makes your heart melt.

New Scout

2010-01-28T09:53:00.003-07:00

Bobby went into Cub Scouts this month. I can't believe it. He is having a lot of fun already.

Here he is getting his first award. He recieved his Bobcat.

Pinning my Bobcat pin on.

Here are the fun scout group he has. They are a fun energic group.

Sledding fun

2010-01-28T09:41:00.004-07:00

We went sledding for Mary and Bobby's birthday party. It was also two of their friends birthday's. Elliot all bundled up, he even went down the hill a couple of times. All the kids had a fun time. We had hot chocolate and cookies in the van. All the kids were putting snow in the hot chocolate, which we told them not to. They said it was clean snow. No snow is clean, but they didn't care.

Bobby got a snow board for Christmas, and Mary got to use it a lot today. She is really good at it. She has amazing balance for a 5 year old. She rarely fell.

Bobby coming toward me.

Bobby is really good at the snow board too. He also barrowed his friends different snow board, and he did excellent on it.

Here's Mary halfway down the hill.

They all had a great time.

Christmas 2009

2010-01-21T22:44:00.002-07:00

Homemade Stockings by Joe's mom. I love them. I am trying to talk her into making me and Joe one. The are beautiful.

Elliot loved his Care Bear!!

Mary with her two cousins. They sure had fun together.

Elliot nawing on a carrot. He loves is little seat.

Daddy and Elliot. I love Joe's cheezey smile and his full red bread.

We had an awesome Christmas. We were really blessed. It was great to focus on family. Bob had three weeks off from school and had a lot of fun during the break.

Recent Photos

2010-01-20T17:22:00.003-07:00

Mary's 5th Birthday - We went to Lunch.

Went sledding in North Ogden, Lots of fun. I didn't dare go down the big hill. That is Mary and Joe in the middle.

Elliot and Mary

Elliot loves his brother.

My wonderful kids. Bobby and Mary are so in love with this little guy. He smiles so easily. He is now starting to babble. Nah Nah Nah Nah. I love it.

Elliot and his Friend.

2009-12-12T18:09:00.002-07:00

Elliot had fun playing in the mirror for about 20 minutes. It was a lot of fun to watch.

Update!

2009-10-24T19:34:00.004-07:00

Bobby and Mary ready for soccer. This is Mary's first year. She did pretty good. Bob did awesome. We are done for the season.

One of Elliot's first smiles. He has become a chunk. I will post more updated pictures of him soon.

Loves his Daddy, and Daddy love's him. Daddy can make him smile all the time.

Elliot with Grandma Randall, she is one special lady.

He found his thumb. Good thing he doesn't find it very often.

Our computer is so slow that I don't like to post, I will try and do better.

New Addition!!

2009-07-29T22:11:00.006-07:00

Elliot has arrived!! Born Monday, July 27th, at 3:46 am. 8lbs 4oz. 20 1/2". Born at Home. After 10 hours of Labor. I will post the story later. I will have more pictures later.

He has been such a good baby.

Mary loves to hold and kiss him.

Bobby has been a great big brother.

Elliot's Midwife Michelle sure loves him.

2009-07-25T10:56:00.002-07:00

40.4 weeks. and still going.

Mary, Bobby, and Kaleb having fun in the pool.

Mary holding Baby Boden.

My Mom and Dad!!

7 of the 10 kids with my mom and dad.
Me, Valerie, R.J. Debbie, Brenda, Teresa, Steve.

my daddy on his 75th birthday!! Luv ya daddy!

Random Pics!

2009-07-17T20:24:00.001-07:00

38.3 weeks

4th of July

belly cast at 39.3 weeks

Almost 37 weeks!

2009-06-28T06:47:00.000-07:00

This was yesterday at my baby shower. I am almost 37 weeks.

Update!

2009-06-27T11:18:00.002-07:00

I am off the medicine to stop the labor!! Yeah!! Now just the waiting game on when Elliott will make his entrance to our world. I figure he is a stubborn little boy already that he will wait 3 more weeks, which will be ok. I am very excited to see him and what he will look like. Will he look like Bobby and Mary or will he look like his daddy did? I am all ready for him, all clothes washed and put away, crib up and ready. Baby Shower today to get through, and we are good to go.

We thought maybe he was struggling to gain any weight, if I have been feeding him enough. It is a struggle to me to eat enough. To get it through my mixed up head that it is ok to gain weight, to eat carbs, to get more fat. I am doing it, but my head wants to refuse. We learned on Thursday that he is doing great. He has gained and looks really good. My body makes it hard to read. I am not absorbing the water that I am drinking, I don't know what food I am absorbing. It makes me feel very relieved to have seen him doing well, now to be able to hold him in my arms.

I have kept quiet about most of the struggles that I have dealt with through out the last two years. Not sure why. I am feeling that I need to let others know, maybe be able to help someone else. If for the only reason, to have others be able to support and help me through the continuing struggles. It will be a lifetime of struggle, but it has made me a stronger person. I am thankful that I have a Heavenly Father that forgives, and helps you through the tough times and the good. I am grateful for a husband that has stuck by me trough it all, he has been my lifeline. I know that he will always love me no matter what I go through.

Baby Shower

2009-06-19T21:12:00.002-07:00

Baby Shower
for
Kristina White
Saturday, June 27th, 1-3:30pm
Snowcreek Chapel Bowery
850 N. 1150 E., Layton
~Baby Boy~
Registered at Target
email me for info or directions
kristina@utahbirth.net

My friends are giving me a baby shower and I didn't want to miss anyone.
Love to see you there!

35 WEEKS!!!!

2009-06-15T21:14:00.003-07:00

Almost there. I am feeling good, besides the bed rest. But I need to take it easy for this little eager one. He is a very active little boy. He is all out front, so if you watch my belly you can see him moving. It is very fun to watch. I am excited to have him in my arms, but he needs to wait awhile longer.

Recent Pictures of Bob and Mary!!

2009-06-10T11:33:00.003-07:00

30 WEEKS!!

2009-05-20T19:39:00.003-07:00

This was taken sometime last week. I am feeling great, just tired. He is growing great. I can't wait to see him. Bobby and Mary are getting way excited, and Joe says July can't get here soon enough.

Dealing with Stress:

2009-05-15T13:53:00.002-07:00

Successfully Coping with Stress:
Solutions from the Scriptures

1. I will not let my heart be troubled; as I think in my heart so am I; I will think truths. (John 14:1, 27; Proverbs 23:7)

2. I create my own stresses; therefore, I can uncreate and prevent them by living the laws of peace. (D&C 130:20-21; John 10:1; Luke 2: 13-14; 2 Timothy 1:7)

3. I will develop increasing love for others and myself so that my confidence might wax strong. (D&C 121:45-46; Matthew 22: 36-40; Romans 14:22; Moroni 8:16)

4. I can do no better today than my today's best; my best tomorrow will be better. (2 Nephi 28:30)

5. I believe in becoming perfect; I also believe in the law of eternal progression. (President Joseph Fielding Smith)

6. I will do all things in order and be diligent, but no attempt to run faster nor labor more than I have strength. (D&C 10:4; Mosiah 4:27)

7. I will focus my life on the Savior, learn of Him, become "meek and lowly in heart", and I shall have peace in Him. (D&C 11:12-14; Matthew 11: 28-30)

Name for the new White Son.

2009-04-08T19:22:00.002-07:00

If you want to know go to Joes' Blog, he explains it really good. We have been debating it between the four of us. And we finally made a decision.

6 Months!!!

2009-03-31T20:38:00.003-07:00

I am feeling great. Tired, but great. This boy is very active and Daddy and Bob both love feeling him. Mary is indifferent to the matter. I haven't really had the energy to update, I just don't feel like getting on the computer much. So Sorry. I will try and do better.

What I have Done!!

2009-01-27T14:55:00.001-07:00

What Have you done?

What Have You Done? To participate, just copy and paste in your own blog, and bold all of the things you have done.
It's kind of fun!!
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band ( does High School count how about Rock Band?)
4. Visited Hawaii- will someday
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped - will someday
12. Visited Paris -will someday
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child -want to someday
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight (wait pillow or pickle!)
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon - I will someday
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise- will someday
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa -will do someday!
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted (well drawn not painted)
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving -want to SOOO BAD!!!
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Pacific Ocean.
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Seen Mount Rushmore in person
101. Learned to play an instrument

Everyone have fun!!

2008-12-22T23:30:00.002-07:00

Mary had her first dance recital and was way excited for it. She walked out, looked up, walked off. We finally got her to stand out there. Her second recital was one week later. I begged her to dance. I bribed her with a new barbie doll. Still I was not convinced that she would dance. Her teacher had told me that she did it really well. Mary told me that she was going to dance, she walked out with her class, and DANCED!!!!! I am so proud of her, she was so cute, and did a great job.

Not much going on...

2008-12-15T23:36:00.002-07:00

I have been a slacker again at posting. I just don't have a lot to say. I am very, very tired, and nauseated most the time. Could be worse. Joe said that he was worried about me being so tired. I tried to explain it to him. I am only eating about 4-5 oz of food (protein) about 3 times a day, and the baby is taking most of it. That and my body is working very hard to help this baby grow. I am trying to eat more often, but it is hard when every time I eat I am nauseated for about 1-2 hours after.

On other things. Mary had her first dance recital at a Assisted Living Center. She was excited to do it and walked out then looked up and walked off. I helped her go back on and her teacher talked to her. She stood on the stage and just watched. Hoping that this Thursday performance goes better. Her teacher tells me she does the dance very, very well. Hope we get to see it. She is very cute in her costume, I will post a picture later.

Bobby is doing good, just having fun with the snow. He had his Music n' Me performance awhile ago and did an excellent job. He had a solo part and was so cute. He loves to sing. He can sing most of the Christmas songs that come on the radio. He has an ear for lyrics.

I am going to try and sleep. That is the funny part. I am really tired, yet can't sleep. I know, it is my bodies way of getting me ready for a newborn.

Rocking Chair for sale.

2008-12-01T22:09:00.003-07:00

I am putting it on here first to see if any of my family or friends want it before I put it on KSL.
We got it from the Cracker barrel, and got dark green chushings. (don't know how to spell that)
I am going to sell it for $70.00. Please let me know by Friday if you want it.

Giving Thanks!!!

2008-11-27T22:59:00.002-07:00

There is much to be thankful in our lives. I can't name them all, but I want to list some. This helps me remember them. These are not in order.
*My Husband. He loves me.
*My Children. They are very good kids, even when they don't listen.
*My Parents. They are the best, they always take care of me, what ever I need.
*My Brothers and Sisters.
*The rest of my family.
*My Grandma Randall. (She is such a wonderful lady.)
*My wonderful friends. (They are always there for me.)
*My health.
*Our house.
*Our food, clothing
*Our Cars.
*The Love of others.
*The Gospel. (It has brought such peace into my life.)
*Our Freedom.
*The Soldiers.
*A Clean House.
*The Internet.
*Books.
*Music. (I love having music at all times.)
*My Birth rights.
*Home Birth.
*Pregnancy. (Even when I don't feel good.)
*The Special spirit growing inside me.
*My Husbands excitement for this little one.
*Kids that wine and cry and run and jump and sometimes drive me crazy. (It means they can.)
*Sleep. (Which I should be doing right now.)
*Trials. (It shows us what we should be thankful for.)
*A chance to list what I am thankful for.

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, and to remember all the great things we have in our lives. Even when we are going through some tough times.
Love you all.

What a MESS!!

2008-11-24T22:52:00.008-07:00

I thought I would try this out. I heard about this on The Lazy Organizer, go check her out, she is great. I just took an Organizing Class from her and learned a lot, not just about organizing.

So I had to get my carpets cleaned and didn't have enough time to fully clean so this is what happened. I had to get everything off the floor and it took about 2 days to dry, because of the cold. Me and the kids have been sleeping on the couch, which the kids love.

Now comes the job of going through everything and putting it away. I am going to get rid of a lot. I am going to be selling a lot of things to so stay tuned. I have already gone through the kids toys and got rid of a lot.
Wish me luck!!! I am going to need it.

I hate the Dentist!!!

2008-11-24T22:00:00.002-07:00

I really like my Dentist, but I hate going. I have had a tooth ache for about a week so I went in today to see what was up. I have two cavities right by each other. One is very deep and he drilled it and put a temp. filling in until next week and then he will fix both. The filling he put in has some thing in it to take away the pain. He hopes he can fix it with out doing a root canal or pulling the tooth out. YUCK!!! My cheek and gums are raw. I don't like going to the dentist, but I need to go more than once in 5 years. Bad me!! :(

Husband tag...

2008-11-19T12:54:00.002-07:00

1. Where did you meet your husband? cruising on Washington Blvd in Ogden.

2. How long did you date before you got married? 14 months.

3. How long have you been married? 14 years and 4 months

4. What does he do that surprises you? He does not get upset when I think he will or should. (thank you for not getting upset yesterday.) And that I still learn new things about him every day. And when he picks me up.

5. What is your favorite feature of his? His smile

6. What is his best quality? He loves having fun with his children

7. Does he have a nickname for you? Kris, sweetheart, honey, dear, it changes all the time.

8. What is his favorite food? Frozen Yogurt (from Maverik)

9. What is his favorite sport? Football (even though he doesn't watch it anymore, because of the kids, except the superbowl)

10. When and where did you first kiss? second date :)

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? can I answer this on my blog :) - Lying in bed late at night and talking, laughing.

12. Do you have any children? 2 with one on the way

13. Does he have any hidden talents? a lot - He can write (I love his stories and poems), draw (he is a wonderful artist) and he has tons of information that I never could remember (every football, basketball and political statistics and music , in his head.

14. How old is he? 36

16. What is his favorite music? Classical (right now it is Beethoven's 1st) Never thought he would like Classical, but it is cool)

17. What do you admire most about him? The love that he has for his family

18. What is his favorite color? not sure, blue or black

19. Will he read this? Yes, but he won't post :)

20. Who do you tag? Everyone that wants to play.

"I sang to a monster, because Big Bird said to and he's my Leader."

2008-11-16T00:04:00.001-07:00

Pick the month you were born:
January-------I kicked
February------I loved
March--------I karate chopped
April----------I licked
May----------I jumped on
June----------I smelled
July-----------I did the Macarena With
August--------I had lunch with
September----I danced with
October-------I sang to
November-----I yelled at
December-----I ran over

Pick the day (number) you were born on:
1-------a birdbath
2----- --a monster
3-------a phone
4-------a fork
5-------a snowman
6-------a gangster
7---- ---m y mobile phone
8-------my dog
9-------my best friends' boyfriend
10-------my neighbor
11-------my science teacher
12-------a banana
13-------a fireman
14-------a stuffed animal
15-------a goat
16-------a pickle
17-------your mom
18-------a spoon
19------ - a smurf
20-------a baseball bat
21-------a ninja
22-------Chuck Norris
23-------a noodle
24-------a squirrel
25-------a football player
26-------my sister
27-------my brother
28-------an iPod
29-------a surfer
30-------a homeless guy
31-------a llama

Pick the color of shirt you are wearing:
White---------because I'm cool like that
Black---------because that's how I roll.
Pink-----------because I'm NOT crazy.
Red-----------because the voices told me to.
Blue-----------because I'm sexy and I do what I want
Green---------because I think I need some serious help.
Purple---------because I'm AWESOME!
Gray----------because Big Bird said to and he's my leader.
Yellow--------because someone offered me 1,000,000 dollars
Orange--------because my family thinks I'm stupid anyway.
Brown---------because I can.
Other----------because I'm a Ninja!
None----------because I can't control myself!

This was so fun I put it up on my Blog, thanks Katie.

Some fun recent Pics!

2008-11-12T01:29:00.010-07:00

Some friends at work on Halloween!

Shar the witch!! :) Friend at work!

Joe getting attacked by the kids!! He loves it.

Except when Mary takes air!!

Adoring the new little one!!

Cousin Cade and his blue eyes.

Mary's Pumpkin

Bob and Mary telling our new exciting news!!!
We are all way excited, and Bobby is counting
down the days!

The Test!!!! We just found out today! I was making the sign for Joe with the kids and I had Bobby read the sign to me, which took a little bit of practice. When he finally understood what he was reading, he said, "I don't know why, but I am really, really happy and I want to cry." Which he did, which made me cry. We had a whole bunch of balloons on the kitchen floor with things written on them, like 'It's a ???' - Then I called Joe to see when he was coming home and told him the kids were doing arts and crafts and had a surprise for him. He came in and looked at the balloons and said whats this? The kids ran in with the poster saying Dad Dad Dad!!!! Joe is very excited, to say the least, he has been very, very baby hungry for along time. I am due around the 20th of July, my daddy's birthday!

A new cousin!!

2008-11-10T15:39:00.004-07:00

Saffron, she is a very sweet baby.

The kids are very much in love with her. Bobby wanted to hold her all the time.

Mary couldn't stop looking. It was a lot of fun to be up with family and to meet this new little one in our growing family.

Renaissance Royalty

2008-11-03T22:05:00.002-07:00

The first I have dressed up in about 15 years. It was a lot of fun.

The Great Pumpkin Carving!!!

2008-11-03T21:37:00.007-07:00

Before the mess.

The Goop!!!

Digging out the goop.

Craving of the pumpkins.

THE MESS!!! Next year I would like to paint them instead. The girls gave up before we even got started. Marci and I ended up carving most of them. Bobby was great at finishing his. Then the clean up began. It was fun!!

Halloween Fun!!

2008-11-03T21:09:00.006-07:00

The kids at the school Halloween night.

Bobby was Indiana Jones.

Mary was a pretty princess.

Bobby was also shinning knight.

The knight with his princess.

Black Island Farms - Syracuse

2008-10-31T09:14:00.009-07:00

Mary loved to climb and slide over and over again.

Bobby thought he was cool being king of the hay stack, which was pretty high.

This slide looked fun until you got to the top. It is very steep and I was scared.
Bobby loved it and went down many times. I only did twice, first with my eyes closed.

Mary was so proud of her little pumpkin. Bobby wanted the biggest!

This is us on the hay ride. We all had a great time. We did the corn maze with a bunch of friends and spend a few hours playing. This was one of the Home school activities that we have done this month.

This is the view from the corn maze bridge. It was fun being out on the farm.

Soccer Bob!

2008-10-31T09:03:00.003-07:00

Bobby is #7 - He is a great defensive player.

We were missing 2 players at this game, so they all played the whole game.
Bobby really enjoys playing soccer. He has told me a few times that he is playing for the rest of his life.

Fire Safety Week!!

2008-10-30T00:37:00.012-07:00

The kids had a lot of fun at Fire Safety Week!! The Fire Department had some fun activities for the kids to do. Of course they had fun with their friends.

Working on my blog!

2008-10-27T22:10:00.002-07:00

How do you like it? I have been messing around with it for awhile. I like it for now. Any suggestions??

On the Homeschooling front... It is going great. We have met a lot of great friends and have been having a lot of fun together. Bobby is doing so good, and what his grandpa Buhler said today, 'He seems to be getting his confidence back.' His studies are coming along.

Mary has been a handful. She is very, very demanding and mean sometimes. We are working on it. I just read a great book called 123 magic. It is working great with Bobby and works sometimes with Mary. I need to be more patient with her more.

Here are some recent pictures: (pictures will come when I get photobucket to work :(

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

2008-10-03T12:54:00.004-07:00

Yesterday was my Birthday!!! I had a normal day, it was good. I ended up not working and spending time with my kids. Here are some pictures from last weekend at a RS retreat up in Park City. My friend and I went up to Alpine Slide and went down twice and down the coaster once. We had so much fun together.

My Wonderful, Beautiful Grandma!!!

2008-09-12T05:45:00.002-07:00

Go here to see my Beautiful Grandma.
http://onedayinjunephotography.blogspot.com/2008/06/mary-alice_2287.html

She is a wonderful inspiration to my life. She is so loving.
Love you Grandma

Meme

2008-09-12T03:47:00.002-07:00

Rules
Each player answers the questions themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment letting them know that they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answers.The FiveNow, we weren't sure if that meant you should give five answers to each of the five questions, or what. I think that's what I'm going to do, just for thematics.

Ten years ago…
1. Starting school to become a Medical Assistant.
2. Living in Ogden.
3. Not doing much else.
4. Had been married for 4 years.
5. Had no kids.

Five things on today’s “to do” list…
1. Going home and getting a couple hours sleep.
2. Take the kids to a park play date at 11:30am
3. Go to the Credit Union.
4. Do some school with kids.
5. Go to the gym.

Five snacks I enjoy…
1. Cheese stick wrapped with ham slice dipped in barbque sauce.
2. cottage cheese with salad toppings.
3. Lindt Lindor Truffles 60% Extra Dark.
4. Salsa
5. Nut Trial mix

Five things I would do if I was a millionaire…(This would depend if it were one or several millions)
1. Tithe
2. Pay off all debt
3. Make investment
4. Mutual Fund the rest
5. Buy a house

Five places I have lived…
1. Layton
2. Ogden (in a little one bedroom apt.)
3. Ogden (in Joes Grandpas House)
4. Ogden (another little one bedroom apt.)
5. Layton (with parents, now in a nice condo of our own)

I’m tagging…
Tammy
Kim
Jami
Alecia
Katie (both of you) :)

I'm still here!!!

2008-09-11T05:10:00.002-07:00

Alot has gone on since I last posted. I have some pictures I want to post, but will have to wait until I get home.
Bobby started 1st grade, then we pulled him out after the 1st week. He recieved the label of being a trouble maker the first day of school. We are homeschooling him and we are having a good time. He has been having some anger issues that we are working with through couseling. He loves to learn about different things and is very smart, just learns a different way then how they want him to learn at school. He gets bored very easily and gets restless. Public school is just not the type of enviroment that he needs right now.
Mary is a little spitfire. :) She loves to be anywhere her brother is, even when he wants and needs time to himself. They love each other, yet fight like cats and dogs. Its wonderful to have Grandma close so we can seperate them every once in awhile.
I have been working like crazy the last few weeks. I am covering for grave shifts at the Clinic, and have been doing about 50-75 hours a week. This is my last week of doing that. I am going to quit Maverik and cut back on hours at Wee Care. My kids need me at home. Plus my house is a scary place right now. I haven't had time to focus any effort on it and it shows.
Joe is working hard and doing great at being a dad and a supportive husband. He is getting tired of me working so much. I am getting tired of never seeing him.
Bobby started soccer this week and loves it. His second game is on Saturday. Mary wants to play too, and dosen't understand that she is to young. She thinks she can do anything that Bobby does.
Once I slow down a bit, I will post more often. I hope you all check in again. Thanks for the support.
Oh, the weight is stabled out, I am still toning up and losing a little. I need to go to the gym more, but I am more active with life now. I ride my bike with the kids, which is fun.

ONE YEAR!!!!!

2008-06-16T14:48:00.009-07:00

Inches Lost:
Neck: 2.5"
Upper Arms: 10"
Lower Arms: 3"
Wrists: 1"
Bust: 18"
Chest: 11.5"
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 21"
Bottom: 20"
Thighs:12"
Knees:4"
Calves: 5"
Ankles: 1"

Shirt Start: 28W
End: M-L
Pant Start: 28W
End: 8-10
Bra Start: 48DDD
End: 34B
Ring Start: 7 1/2
End: 6
Shoe Start: 9W
End: 8

Lost: 151 pounds

Gained: Energy - Health - Strength - Well Being.
It has been a crazy year. I am doing good after my gallbladder surgery and am feeling almost back to normal. I had my year appt. with my surgeon and all is great. My blood work turned out great and he thinks the extra weight that I have to lose now is from the extra skin, which I have a lot of. Joe picked me up the other day, it was very weird. He thought it was great. My kids think it is great that I can run and have fun with them. They say they don't remember me being big. I feel the need to live life to its fullest. I am so thankful to all my family and friends and all the support that I have received, especially from my hubby. He has had to see all the good and bad from all of it, this last year. I love him very much. He has supported me from the first moment that I mentioned that I wanted the surgery, and has never said that I made a mistake.
Thank you! It has been a great year!

Surgery time again!!

2008-05-20T19:20:00.002-07:00

I go in for gallbladder surgery in the morning at 530am. I am a little nervous, but happy to have it taken care of. I will let you know how it goes. I am at work so this will be short and sweet.
Thanks.

11 months!!!

2008-05-17T20:36:00.009-07:00

I can't believe it is almost 1 year since surgery!
I am doing great.

Size Started
28W - bottom
4X - top
48DDD

Size Now
14 - bottom
M/L - top
34B :(

I am only 4.5 pounds away from my original goal.
I would still like to go a little bit more down, but I am so happy were I am.
I wonder how much my gallbladder weighs. :)
More on that later. I think I look good :)

New News!

2008-05-01T10:57:00.002-07:00

Well I am posting, amazing huh! I am going to wait on the knee surgery. I have done physical therapy and it seems to be doing good right now, as long as I don't over do it with the exercising. I can still walk great on the treadmill and even run a little bit. I just can't do the classes as much as I was. I have a hard time with deep squats and lounges, plus a lot of the step classes makes it sore. So I just need to mix it up more.

Work is going good. I am working about 50 hours a week. Still at both places. I am so thankful for my family and all the help they give us with the kids. My moms the greatest!!!

I have been having abdominal pain recently, so I went to my surgeon to find out why. He sent me for an abdominal ultrasound and I have gallstones. One really big one and a lot of small ones. So I will be going in for surgery to take my gallbladder out. While he is in there, he will look around and make sure everything else is good. Making sure that I don't have any hernias or kinked bowels. So I will find out tonight when he wants me to go in. It will most likely be out patient surgery at LDS hospital. Hopefully I won't be out for to long.

I am planning on taking measurements tomorrow and pictures, since I found my camera. I am so happy I found it. I thought I would end up buying a new one, since I had not seen it for a couple of months.

Bobby is almost done with school. Four more weeks to go, yeah!!! I have not really enjoyed the school experience, and neither has Bob. I am most likely going to do the K-12 program that the district puts out. It is a homeschooling program that I really think will work with our lives. We have a lot of home school groups here in davis county that we will participate in. I am really excited to be having fun with my kids both together. This way with me working a lot of evenings and weekends, I will be able to see my son.

I have to take bob to school now, so I will post my measurements tomorrow.

10 months!!

2008-04-12T09:27:00.003-07:00

Well I made it to 10 months since surgery and I am doing great. I have lost 140lbs and feel great. I haven't taken pictures yet, because I can't find my camera. But I will post some soon. It feels really good to have the weight off, emotionally and physically.

I have to have knee surgery soon, which I am not looking forward to, but hopefully it will help. I have a knee spur and a torn meniscus?? I will be down for 1-2 weeks. I am looking forward to being able to run and do my excercise classes again. And knee on the ground.

I will try and post more, sorry. But, I am at work so I will go work.

Cute Poem

2008-04-04T14:02:00.002-07:00

THE U IN JESUS

Before U were thought of or time had begun,
God stuck U in the name of His Son.
And each time U pray, you'll see it's true,
You can't spell out JesUs and not include U.
You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name,
For U, He was born; that's why He came.
And His great love for U is the reason He died.
It even takes U to spell crUcified.
Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand,
He rose from the dead, with U in His plan?
The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew,
And this word resUrrection is spelled with a U.
When JesUs left earth at His upward ascension,
He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.
"Go into the world and tell them it's true,
That I love them all - just like I love U."
So many great people are spelled with a U,
Don't they have a right to know JesUs too?
It all depends now on what U will do,
He'd like them to know
But it all starts with U.

I am not sure of the author, but that it was a great thing to think about.
Have a great day!!!

Fast Post

2008-03-17T22:45:00.002-07:00

I have not blogged for awhile now, sorry. I have been working like crazy. I am enjoying it, it just takes getting used to it.

Good news: I ran a 14 minute mile the other day!!! That is the first time I have ever done that. It was fun. I have not been able to go to the gym as often now that I am working, but I try to go at least once to twice a week.

I have lost almost 136 pounds to date. My nine months was on the 8th of March, I need to get my pictures still and my measurements. Only 11 more pounds to go to my first goal, then I will see from there.

This will be a small post, I am heading to work!
Thanks for listening.

8 Month Pictures!! Finally

2008-02-27T23:38:00.002-07:00

Work, Work, Work.

2008-02-19T22:49:00.002-07:00

It has been awhile since my last post. I have been trying to get used to my work schedule. This week I will be working about 56 hours. It is fun to have my brain working. It is just a process to get used to the hours and sleep.

I have my eighth month pictures ready, just need to find the time to put them on. I have now lost 130 pounds!!! That is exciting.

The kids are feeling better. They both have small colds, but it is not bad.

Thats it for now, I will work on posting more.

Bobby- Looks Like Who?

2008-02-06T00:42:00.001-07:00

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Pedigree - Ancestry search

Mary-Looks Like who?

2008-02-06T00:33:00.001-07:00

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Vintage pictures - Vintage photos

Crazy Eights

2008-02-04T21:46:00.000-07:00

Thank you Tammy for putting my name down. :) I also took a lot of her ideas.

8 things I am passionate about:
1. Joseph
2. My children
3. My Family
4. My Friends
5. The Gospel
6. Birth (Helping women)
7. Exercise
8. Weight Loss

8 things I want to do before I die:
1. Travel more
2. Be a great mother and wife
3. Adopt
4. Run a marathon
5. Be out of Dept
6. Be at my Goal weight
7. Have my house clean and organized
8. Hike up to Waterfall Canyon and Mount Timpinogas (not sure how to spell it)

8 things I say often:
1. NO
2. Please be nice.
3. BOB
4. MARY
5. I love you!
6. Joe Joe
7. go to timeout.
8. what do you think your doing?

8 books I've read recently:
1. As always, Dave -by Jack Weyland (great book)
2. The 9 steps to financial freedom -by Suze Orman
3. Twilight -by Stephenie Meyer
4. New Moon -by Stephenie Meyer
5. Eclipse -by Stephenie Meyer
6. Kittens are like that
7. You Are Mine -by Max Lucado
8. Medical Assisting textbook

8 songs I could listen to over and over:
(this is hard, there are too many to name)
1. Party Hard -by Andrew W.K.
2. Seventh Nation Army -by The White Stripes
3. Jesus, take the wheel -by Carrie Underwood
4. City of Angels soundtrack
5. Angel -by Aerosmith
6. As I am -by Michael McLean
7. You're Not Alone -by Michael McLean
8. Rise 'n Shine - Am I ever gonna change - Who Cares? -by Extreme

8 things I've learned this past year:
1. That I am a strong women.
2. I have a great family and friends.
3. It takes a lot of prayer and hard work to overcome addictions
4. I have a great Husband who loves me.
5. It feels good to be in good health
6. I can be a good mother
7. My kids are great kids with a lot of energy
8. I love making friends.

Finally the following 8 should do Crazy Eights:
1. Camille
2. Regina
3. Michelle
4. Joe
5. Anjie
6. Sara
7. Jan
8. Alecia

Have fun!

Alot has changed.

2008-02-03T21:58:00.000-07:00

First off, I hate it when my children are sick. First Mary got a really nasty cold that we think turned into a sinus infection. She was running a fever of 105.5, which was scary. She would cough so hard that she would throw up. Which is not fun and a lot of laundry. Then Bobby got sick. He woke up with a really bad headache, stomachache and a 105 fever. After a couple of times to the doctor because we couldn't bring the fever down below 102. We are pretty sure he has the flu. He is doing better today, but I will keep him home another day to make sure he recovers.
On top of that I don't feel to hot either. I guess I have a lot of fluid behind my ears, that has been causing ringing in my ears. I have had the ringing for more than a year, just have got used to it. I started on some meds to clear it up, and now I feel horrible. It keeps on going into a sinus infection, and my head feels like it wants to explode. I started to feel achy yesterday and today, I am so hoping that I do not get the flu. I don't have time to be sick.

New change is that I got a job. I will be working at Wee Care Pediatrics as a Medical Assistant. I am nervous since I haven't worked as a MA for about 8 years. I am excited though to be able to help out our little family. I will eventually work up to full time. Right now I will work Sat. 9am to 7pm and Sun 5pm to 11pm. I also think I got a job at Maverick working the graveyard shift 2-3 nights a week, but I won't know for sure till 2-3weeks. This way my kids will still have me around. And a bonus is I will still be able to go to my classes at the gym. They have been really beneifical to my mental and physical health, plus Bobby and Mary have friends at the Daycare that they love to play with.

On the side of weight loss, it is going very slowly now. I am working out 3-5 times a week which is toning my muscles and makes me feel great. I will do my measurements this Thursday, which is my 8th month anniversary, to see if the classes are doing any good. (which I know they are)
I am involved with a contest at the gym. The biggest loser challenge. Everyone lost a lot the first week, I lost 5 pounds. I now need to work very hard to get the last weight off, but it sure feels good to be 120 pounds lighter.

I had a good time today watching the Super Bowl with my Hubby. It was a great game. We were supposed to have my brother-in-law and his wife out to watch with us, but they got stuck up in Idaho because of the snow. I hope they are able to leave tomorrow, but we are supposed to get another storm. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday.

New- Celebrity Face recognition

2008-01-23T18:34:00.000-07:00

I did this before and I wanted to see if it has changed.

The Business of Being Born

2008-01-23T18:28:00.000-07:00

The Utah Birth Network is proud to present a special screening of

(This movie is a MUST SEE - if you're not in my area check the website at the bottom of this bulletin to see if it's playing near you)

Friday February 8 (THIS is the real date)
Displays featuring local mother-friendly organizations and The Shape of a Mother open at 5pm
Movie begins at 6pm

Located at Weber State University (Rm 110)
Davis Campus
2750 N. University Park Blvd.
Layton, Utah

Seating is limited!
Contact Sara Forsberg to purchase tickets
801-643-2633 or saraATutahbirth.net
$10 pre-purchase
$15 at the door
$40 Utah Birth Network membership + 2 tickets
Free at the door to WSU Wildcard holders

Birth: it’s a miracle. A rite of passage. A natural part of life. But more than anything, birth is a business. Compelled to find answers after a disappointing birth experience with her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to examine and question the way American women have babies.

The film interlaces intimate birth stories with surprising historical, political and scientific insights and shocking statistics about the current maternity care system. When director Epstein discovers she is pregnant during the making of the film, the journey becomes even more personal.

Should most births be viewed as a natural life process, or should every delivery be treated as a potentially catastrophic medical emergency?

Visit www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com for more information

I'm still here!!

2008-01-20T20:25:00.000-07:00

I don't know why I don't post more, sometimes I think that I don't have anything to say that anybody would care about. I have to remind myself that I am doing this for me. I have been on a plateau for about 2 weeks and am finally (I think) am off of it. I keep telling myself that plateaus are my body's way of getting used to all the weight loss. But I still do not like them.

I had my cousin fly in this weekend and had a blast with her. I even took her to the gym with me. Thanks Selena for the fun. We had a lot of fun talking and getting to know each other better. Love ya Selena.

My new passion is going to the gym. I have gone 12 times out of the 20 days this year. I am really enjoying the classes and they are really kicking my butt. It feels good to be sore and know that I worked hard. I even did the hour and a half boot camp, which was a lot of fun, but hard. It is nice to know that I can make it through the classes now without stopping. Before I lost the weight I could only do about 10 minutes of a class, if that. I also signed up for the Bigger Loser Challenge that my gym is putting on. I hope this helps me get the last of the weight off. It is coming off a lot slower now. But I still can't believe that I only have 34 more pounds until my first goal.

Bobby had his sixth birthday, and had a great science party with 13 of his friends. Then had a family party. I have a hard time believing that he is six. I will post pictures soon of the fun.

Have a great Sunday night.

2008-01-09T00:04:00.000-07:00

Sorry, I couldn't get the pictures right in the post, but you get the point.

7 Months Since Surgery!!

2008-01-08T23:01:00.001-07:00

Measurements Lost
Neck - 1 1/2"
Upper Chest - 8 1/2"
Bust - 13"
Chest - 9"
Waist - 22" (I can't believe this one)
Hips - 16 1/2"
Bottom - 15"
Thighs - 10" each
Knees - 3 1/2" each
Calves - 3 1/2" each
Ankles - 1/2" each
Upper Arms - 5" each
Lower Arms - 2" each
Wrists - 1/2" each

Sizes Lost -
Top 4x to a LARGE
Bottom 26/28 to a 16
Shoe Size 9W to a 8 1/2
Bra Size 48DDD to a 34D
BMI 52.7 to 33.2
Pounds Lost 113 and 34 pounds to go to my first goal!!!

I can't believe that is has already been 7 months. I am feeling great. I can get through a aerobics class without stopping. I have room to move in most chairs. I have hip bones that I can feel and my ribs stick out. My wedding ring is to big that I should put it away before I lose it. I am excited to be able to go to Lagoon and ride any ride I want to this summer. It is fun to see peoples faces that I haven't seen in awhile and know that they didn't recognize me at first. It is fun to be able to play and dance with my kids and not be out of breath. Bobby thinks it is fun that I can run with him. I am excited to go hiking with my family, and see Waterfall canyon, and other places that I couldn't get to before.
I am excited for what lies ahead of me. My future looks a lot brighter. I have the ambition to do things that I would never have done before, like ride a horse, bungee jump, sky dive, run a marathon. (not saying that I will actually do these things, but now I can)

Hope you all had a great new year!!

My baby's birthday!

2007-12-30T01:05:00.000-07:00

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My baby is three years old. I can't believe it has been three years already. She has been so much fun to have around. We had a little party for her and she had a lot of fun. We started to sing happy birthday to her and she started to hide and pout. She does not like to have that much attention on her. We then had cake and ice cream. She picked out her cake, but didn't eat any of it. She liked the ice cream though. Then she opened her presents. She had fun with everything she received.

Aunt Tara braided her hair, which is an accomplishment in of itself, and I had to take pictures of them. I love her smile. She likes to have her picture taken, if she can she the picture after.

I would like to thank the loving support team that I had at her birth. You all are wonderful people to have in our lives. Thank you.

Mary, you are my little sunshine. You always have a smile to give and are a joy in my life. Thank you for coming into our little family. We all love you very much.

Christmas Fun!

2007-12-30T00:54:00.000-07:00

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We always open Christmas P.J.s on Christmas Eve. This year I added a throw and a stuffed animal, which they loved. We read the Christmas Story and a whole bunch of other Christmas books. Bobby fell asleep quite fast, Mary I had to work on.
We had to wake the kids up at 9:00 on Christmas to open presents, they loved everything that they received. Then we went and spent the rest of Christmas with family. We all had a lot of fun. Hope yours was enjoyable.

Christmas Picture

2007-12-30T00:47:00.000-07:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! I am so grateful for all of my friends and family. Love always, Kristina, Joe, Bobby & Mary.

6 month pictures!

2007-12-11T18:05:00.001-07:00

I have lost 105 pounds and have gone from size 26/28 4x to 16/18 XL clothes. I am feeling great. Thanks for all the support from everyone.
Love Ya!

Goodbye Common Sense.

2007-12-10T21:27:00.000-07:00

I got this from a friends blog.

My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in my life and told me I would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was always around in my early years but less and less as time passed by.Today I read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence in remembrance. For Common Sense has served us all so well for so many generations. Obituary Common Sense Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, why life isn't always fair, and how, on occasion, maybe it was my fault.Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children are in charge).His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer aspirin, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student; but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault.Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know my Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, and I'm a Victim.Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

100 POUNDS!!!!!!

2007-12-03T20:36:00.000-07:00

I have lost 101 pounds! It has almost been 6 months and I have lost 100 pounds. I have lost a person! I am feeling great, I am able to run and still be able to breathe. I will post pictures next week for my 6 months.

I have a part-time job for the next three weeks, so I might not post very often. I am taking care of 4 month old twins. A boy and a girl. They are very cute and a lot of fun to see them smile. It has also showed me how hard it is to have twins, and I don't even have them for 24hours.

Have a great night.

Saying Thank you to our Troops!

2007-12-01T10:45:00.000-07:00

If you go to this web site you can send a card of thanks to our troops. It only takes a couple of minutes.

Let's Say Thanks

Bobby's Thankful List

2007-11-30T10:59:00.000-07:00

Bobby had to do this for homework. He told me everything that he is thankful for.

Mommy, Daddy, my sister, me, Aspyn, friends, Heavenly Father, Jesus, My Grandmas, Parks, My Family, My house, Food, All Holidays, My bed, My class, Mrs. White, church, clothes, my fish, water, teadybears, homework, learning, my health, snow, rain, my bones, daddy's work, toilets, our van, table to eat on, chairs, our money, plants, love, happiness, dirt, fire, Christmas, my bike, rocks, my scooter, baths, bags to carry things, cups, everyone, I am thankful for everything!

It makes me happy to know that he is thankful for soo much. Thank you Bobby.

Thanksgiving!!

2007-11-24T21:02:00.000-07:00

Things that I am thankful for:
*My family *My husband *My kids *My parents
*Our health *My weight loss *Gastric Bypass Surgery
*Music *Friends *My Surgeon *Our House *Joe's job
*Computers *Sleep *Warmth *The Gospel *Being a SAHM
*Strength *Motherhood *Our Van *My Grandma Randall
*Scrap booking *Cameras *iPods *Books *Learning

I know that there is plenty more to be thankful for, but it is late and I am having a hard time thinking. I am so grateful for my family and all that they do for us. My parents are so loving and giving. My Daddy has been sick the last few days with a blood clot, and it makes me so grateful that I have him around. I do not know what I would do without him in my life. He is one of the nicest, sweetest people around. He would do anything for you. He always has a friend no matter where he is. If he doesn't know anyone, he will, and have a life long friend in a few minutes. I love him with all my heart and am so thankful that he had the guts to ask my mom out on a date. And that I came along 13 months after they got married. He has always worked so hard to give us the things that we needed. I am very proud to call him my Daddy. Love you Dad.

WOW moment

2007-11-18T21:59:00.000-07:00

Today I went to listen to my niece give her report on her mission. Which she did an excellent job. After the meeting I went to say hi to the rest of my family. I went up to some of my older nephews (in their teens) and gave them a hug and a kiss on the cheek, which is very normal in our family. My sister was standing right there, and later she told me that my nephews asked her who I was after I left. They did not recognize me. They thought it was weird that someone they did not know came up and hugged them and kissed them.

That made my day. I also received a lot of compliments on how great I looked. It made me feel really good about the progress I have made. I guess 97 pounds makes a difference. :)

Christmas Giveaways!

2007-11-15T21:07:00.000-07:00

Go here for some fun giveaways!!

5 Month Pictures

2007-11-15T18:44:00.001-07:00

New Hair.

2007-11-12T21:41:00.001-07:00

I had my hair highlighted and now I have contacts. Do I look any different? I have reached 95 pounds. I will put up my 5 month pictures as soon as I take them. :) Everything else is going good. We have parent/teacher conference tomorrow with Bobby, I will let you know how that goes.
Have a great night!

Absent!

2007-11-06T10:33:00.000-07:00

Is what I have been here on this blog. Sorry. I have been busy with life and haven't been home to much. Life has been pretty good, emotionally I am doing really good. I am working out a lot of issues that have been coming up. Physically I am doing great. I have been on a plateau, which is hard to handle, but I know that my body needs to get used to the weight loss. It is finally going down again. I am almost to 90 pounds lost. I will put up pictures next week.

I have contacts now, so I look different without my glasses.

Some of the emotional issues are pretty hard to get over. Like feeling the need to eat in private, or wondering if people are looking at you when you eat. I still think people are thinking I shouldn't be eating, even when I am only eating 3-4 oz. of food. I realize that most people are not thinking like that, but it is hard not to think about it. But it is getting easier.

Halloween was fun. We walked from my Mom's house down and around our house. So when walked about 2 miles. Mary was very tired when we got home and fell asleep pretty fast. It felt good to be able to walk that far without getting tired. I will post a picture of the kids later.
That's all for now. Have a great day!

4 Months!

2007-10-12T21:17:00.000-07:00

Before 4 Months

I've hit 31!!!

2007-10-03T08:40:00.000-07:00

I am now 31 years old! I don't feel that old most of the time, sometimes I feel very old. I had a great day yesterday. I didn't do anything special, it was just a good day.

I have also hit 70 pounds, which feels great! I am exercising at least four days a week which is hard, but feels good too.

I had a great weekend with friends and family. First I went to the Scrapbook Expo on Friday and Saturday and had a great time. Then went to Idaho for a baby blessing and saw family.

I will take pictures next week for my four months and post them. Then you can see my haircut, if you have not seen it yet.

Have a great day!

Exercise...

2007-09-25T10:25:00.000-07:00

It feels good to be able to be active. I have been going to the gym at least 4 days a week, the other days I get some sort of exercise, just not at the gym. It actually feels good to have my muscles sore. The only thing I don't care for is getting up at 6am to go. It is nice to get it done with and not have to worry for the rest of the day if I am going to be able to go. I really enjoy going with my Mom and being with her, even though we don't talk a lot while we are there. :)

I am able to walk and jog for 40 minutes and go over 2 miles. Then we do our weights. I am grateful that my body is responding to the work I am doing. I am on a plateau this week, but I know that my body is adjusting to the changes and building muscles.

I have starting counseling sessions, which I hope will help me feel like myself again, without my comfort food. I am excited to find joyful comforts to replace the bad ones. To learn to rely on my Heavenly Father and my family for comfort is exciting.

Well, I have to go get ready to walk Bobby and his friend to school today. It is Green Week at school. Which is safety week. Today is the walking school bus for all the kids, if they want to, which Bobby is very excited for. On the way we will talk about safety issues on the road.

Have a great day!!!

Busy Days

2007-09-18T10:56:00.000-07:00

I need to be better at posting. I have had trouble lately getting my thoughts out clearly and haven't felt like I had a lot to say. I have been staying away from home during the day it seems. Helping out a little bit at mom and dad's. I don't know how much help I have been with my kids there. But we got the yard cleaned up some and they got a brand new deck, which Bobby and Mary love to play on. I sometimes feel like I need to apologize for my kids, even though they are just being kids.
My house and my husband has been neglected I feel. I cleaned today and yesterday, but there is still a lot to do. I have be feeling very anxious lately about a lot of things. My house being one of them. It seems that I can't get on top of it. I think I am just being to picky about it. Joe has been working a lot lately since they are moving a lot of things at work. I think we need to go out on a date night soon.

Bobby is enjoying school and I go and help out at least once a week. Mary still wants to go with him every time.

Well, I am almost at 65 pounds. I am feeling good physically. Mom and I are going to the gym every morning at 6:30am except for Saturday and Sunday. We started last Thursday. It feels good to get it done and I don't have to worry about it the rest of the day. The only thing that I don't like, is getting up that early. I try and talk myself out of it every morning. But someone told me, "Is it worth getting up and doing the exercise or would you rather stay fat." I would rather lose a little sleep. :)

That's it for now.
Oh yeah, I got my hair cut short. I will take a picture later and post.

Emotional Rollercoaster.

2007-09-05T10:07:00.000-07:00

I have almost made it to 6o pounds!! Physically I am feeling great. Emotionally I am up and down a lot. I am feeling the effects of not being able to go to my comfort friend when I am stressed and that is stressing me out more. I really am missing my old friend right now. It's funny, I see this friend all day long. Every time that I have to fix my family something to eat or when I have to eat, I see it. When I drive down the street, I see it. Have you ever realized how many places there are to eat in one block. It is not that my life is that stressful, it is just the fact that I am not dealing with lives normal stresses very well. The joy of raising kids that are very independent and very strong minded is stressful to me. They take after me, I was just like them. Sorry Mom!! We butt heads a lot, which is my fault. I am taking things to seriously. I need to let things go, which is easier said than done. It does help just writing it down.

Other than this life is going pretty good. Mary is wanting to wear panties and she has stayed dry when she has been wearing them. She pulls down her pants and then tries to run to the bathroom. It is funny to see. I keep on telling her that she needs to run to the bathroom than pull her pants down. We even went up to grandmas with panties on and she stayed dry the whole time.

Bobby has been really into video games. Which is good, it keeps him entertained and out of trouble. It will be nice tomorrow when he is in school. It will give me time to go to the gym.

Thanks for listening!!

First Day of Kindergarten!

2007-08-30T14:16:00.000-07:00

It's been such a long, long time!

2007-08-26T22:04:00.000-07:00

Not that long, but I liked the title. I just realized it has been 10 days since I last posted. Life has been busy. I have almost lost 55 pounds, hopefully by tomorrow I will have that .1 pound to make it 55. My goal is to have 60 pounds gone by Sept. 8. I will take more than that though. :)

I am feeling really good, I do have a small cold right now, but nothing major. The kids were so kind to give it to me. I told Bobby that he needs to be all better before Wednesday when he starts school. He does fine during the day, it is at night when he does his coughing. I still can't believe he is starting school. He is very excited.

We had are pictures taken on Saturday by Sam at Memory Park. She was great! She was very patient with the kids and we had a lot of fun. I will post some of the pictures when we get them. While she is building her portfolio, she is only charging $25 for a 1 hour photo shoot with up to 4 people. She also does fantastic Wedding photos. Mary wouldn't smile pretty much the whole time so, we will have serious pictures of her. :) Over all both kids did good. Thanks Sam!!

Emotionally Joe says I have been very touchy and taking things way to personally. Which I have been, but I am not sure why. Maybe because I am still tired a lot of the time. I am working on it. I am praying all the time to have patience with others. Trying to have patience with my kids. He has been great with the kids. We have starting to read scriptures almost every night, which is nice to get the kids to settle down. We have turned the TV off. We will have a movie night once a week or on special occasions. That and Bobby can earn TV or a movie. We were just having too many fits over TV. It was becoming too important.

I will try and post more often. Thanks for reading! :)

Why do I blog?

2007-08-16T21:36:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by Tammy, thanks! I started this blog to keep a journal of my weight loss journey. To help me get things out of my head, and to help process it all. I like to keep all my family in touch with how we are all doing. And maybe in the process help someone else on this journey. I really enjoy keeping my thoughts and feelings down here to help me and others.
Thanks for reading.

Now I must tag:
Regina
Michelle
Joe
Camille

WOW moment!!

2007-08-16T20:59:00.000-07:00

I fastened my seat belt in my van without the extender!!!! That is the first time since we have got the van 3 years ago. It is really tight, but it fastens. Small accomplishment, but it is something.

Week without Joe :(

2007-08-15T21:13:00.001-07:00

Joe has been gone since Friday morning. He flew out to Ohio to help his brother move out to Idaho. We are excited to have them be a lot closer. They should be home late tonight, which is good. I do not like being a single mom. We have been very busy this week. We have had Joe's Dad and family out to visit from Minnesota. They have helped me with the kids while Joe has been gone. We have had a lot of fun with them. We went to a family reunion on Sunday, the kids had a lot of fun with cousins. It was fun to see family that we haven't seen in a year.

I have been doing Joe's paper route since Saturday. Before when I have done the papers it has taken about 2 hours to do all the papers. Now I can do the same amount of papers in 1 hour and 10 minutes. I jogged up to each house and back to the van. Then getting in and out of the van, I have to step up and down. It does feel good to be doing it, but I do not like waking up that early to do them. I will be glad when Joe is back and doing them. It makes me very grateful for my husband and how hard he works for us. This is the first time that he has been gone away from the kids more than a day or two. I am very, very grateful for my family members for helping me out this week.

On another subject: It is way too hot. I am sure looking forward to fall and winter. It has been in the 100's all week. It is so hard to get cooled off and to get enough water in. We need some rain badly. Hopefully it cools off soon, the heat is so draining.

Here is to everyone, hope you can stay cool during the hot summer days.

2 months!!

2007-08-10T13:49:00.001-07:00

The picture on the Left is right before surgery and on the right is 2 months out. Down 45.4 pounds. 13 inches off my waist. Over 60 inches lost all over my body. Down from 28/26 to 22/24.

Kindergarten Days!

2007-08-07T10:42:00.000-07:00

We just went this morning to register Bobby for Kindergarten. He is very excited to go. I asked him if was scared at all, and he said No Way! School starts on August 29. I am excited but sad, my baby boy is growing up. Everyone we met there thought that he was going into first or second grade.

He has grown 4 inches in the last 4 months, hopefully he slows down a little bit. He is going to be as tall as his Daddy. Which is good.

Mary thinks she can do anything Bobby does. Bobby has another loose tooth and Mary thinks hers are loose too. She asked Joe last night to pull her tooth out. :) Won't be long until Mary is starting kindergarten.