This morning, I told Haylie I was going to make some breakfast, and she informed me that she wanted white chicken, tomatoes, and grease.
(Aka chicken, mashed potatoes, and gravy.)
Apr 28, 2009
The Carpet Cleaner Guy...
A few minutes ago, a carpet cleaner salesman came to the door. After looking in our house and realizing that we have all hard floors, he politely excused himself. BUT... not without enduring the wrath of Haylie. This is how their conversation went:
Haylie: Hey, you, you, you know what? I have a baby tiger cub and a baby lion cub in my papack and they have soft heads and the tiger has a soft head and the lion has a soft head and they eated my breakfast and I petted them and they were so soft and then they went to sleep in my papack. And then I want to go check the mail.
Guy: (Thumbs up) I'm with ya. Have a nice day.
(*SIGH*)
Haylie: Hey, you, you, you know what? I have a baby tiger cub and a baby lion cub in my papack and they have soft heads and the tiger has a soft head and the lion has a soft head and they eated my breakfast and I petted them and they were so soft and then they went to sleep in my papack. And then I want to go check the mail.
Guy: (Thumbs up) I'm with ya. Have a nice day.
(*SIGH*)
Apr 25, 2009
Come on Cass...
So this is really ridiculous, and based on your level of animal lover-ness... you might think so too. I have let the loss of my puppy take control over my emotions, and so have neglected my blog. Sorry.
Louis, my puppy, disappeared April 13th. Joe lets the dogs out around 5 a.m. before he leaves for work. When I got up that morning, around 7:30, he was already gone. There was a small spot in one corner of the yard, where he could fit his little body under the fence. I didn't worry much... he'd gotten out before, (more than once) and always came back. He and Lady (our Beagle), get out occasionally, run around and do their "thing," and then come home after a few hours of freedom. That evening, Louis was still gone, and I knew something wasn't right. The next day, after he was still gone, I called City Hall. They said that someone had called Animal Control and reported both dogs but when the officer got there, only Lady was there, and she couldn't catch her anyway... Louis, on the other hand, was nowhere to be seen. Just doesn't make sense....
We've been told by a few people around the area, that Mini-Schnauzers are popular around here, so we have a suspicion that someone saw him, and thought, 'Sweet! Free pure-bred dog!'
We have posted on craigslist and womf.com. We've put up signs all around town. We've knocked on numerous doors asking for information. We've driven our hearts out, windows down, for hours at a time, calling his name. We're at a loss. I feel guilty for not looking... but I don't know where to look.
I really got attached to this one. I feel like I really really needed him. BUT, if someone else needed him more than me, I guess I can let go.
I hope some little old hermit lady, with no Internet access and no way to see our signs, took him in and is spoiling him rotten.
Like I said - This is ridiculous.
Louis, my puppy, disappeared April 13th. Joe lets the dogs out around 5 a.m. before he leaves for work. When I got up that morning, around 7:30, he was already gone. There was a small spot in one corner of the yard, where he could fit his little body under the fence. I didn't worry much... he'd gotten out before, (more than once) and always came back. He and Lady (our Beagle), get out occasionally, run around and do their "thing," and then come home after a few hours of freedom. That evening, Louis was still gone, and I knew something wasn't right. The next day, after he was still gone, I called City Hall. They said that someone had called Animal Control and reported both dogs but when the officer got there, only Lady was there, and she couldn't catch her anyway... Louis, on the other hand, was nowhere to be seen. Just doesn't make sense....
We've been told by a few people around the area, that Mini-Schnauzers are popular around here, so we have a suspicion that someone saw him, and thought, 'Sweet! Free pure-bred dog!'
We have posted on craigslist and womf.com. We've put up signs all around town. We've knocked on numerous doors asking for information. We've driven our hearts out, windows down, for hours at a time, calling his name. We're at a loss. I feel guilty for not looking... but I don't know where to look.
I really got attached to this one. I feel like I really really needed him. BUT, if someone else needed him more than me, I guess I can let go.
I hope some little old hermit lady, with no Internet access and no way to see our signs, took him in and is spoiling him rotten.
Like I said - This is ridiculous.
Apr 9, 2009
~2~
So I've been kind of out of the blogging mode lately, and today the guilt smacked me on the back. My Connor turned *2* on the 30th! How crazy is that? Seems like just yesterday... yadda yadda... But really. Where does time go? It's so fun (and sometimes NOT so fun) to see their personalities develop.
Connor absolutely LOVES tractors. More than anything else in the world. Literally. There's nothing he would rather do than ride in the tractor with Papa (my dad). In fact, the second thing out of his mouth in the morning is, "Ki (can I) ride da tractor?" (the first being, "Where's Dad?"), "Isit (all one word) a green one?" and finally, "Papa has two tractors?" Every morning. In that exact order. I guess I know where I stand, right!? ;) Other likes are: trucks, circle bikes (motorcycles), airplanes, basically anything that makes noise, has wheels, or both! Pretty typical I guess. He also really, REALLY likes food. This kid can clean a plate quicker than you can blink. And still, SO skinny. I don't know where it goes! (Well I do know, but you'd think at least a little bit would stick to his skinny little ribs!)
Connor absolutely LOVES tractors. More than anything else in the world. Literally. There's nothing he would rather do than ride in the tractor with Papa (my dad). In fact, the second thing out of his mouth in the morning is, "Ki (can I) ride da tractor?" (the first being, "Where's Dad?"), "Isit (all one word) a green one?" and finally, "Papa has two tractors?" Every morning. In that exact order. I guess I know where I stand, right!? ;) Other likes are: trucks, circle bikes (motorcycles), airplanes, basically anything that makes noise, has wheels, or both! Pretty typical I guess. He also really, REALLY likes food. This kid can clean a plate quicker than you can blink. And still, SO skinny. I don't know where it goes! (Well I do know, but you'd think at least a little bit would stick to his skinny little ribs!)
Anyway, I just don't know what I'd do without him. Although the noise he creates could burst an eardrum and sometimes he makes me want to pull my hair out, he brings so much joy into this home. I love my little Haylie so much, and having a girl has been so fun! But, there's something about having a boy that I just love. The bond between us is indescribable. I love him, but Heaven help me should I ever have another boy.
(Don't laugh.) 
Connor at 4 months :) 
Playin' with Daddy
Striking a pose ;)
His FAVORITE! Ridin 'with Papa. :)
Playin' in the dirt!
And here's my little man blowin' out the candle on his 2nd birthday! Maybe it's time for another baby.... ;)
Didn't I tell ya he was skinny?
The "big" present from Papa. His very own radio flyer wagon. We've only had it for a little over a week and that thing has been everywhere!
He got this John Deere tractor from Grammy Jackie. Poor kid wants to ride a tractor so bad...
Happy Birthday Bud! :)
Mar 28, 2009
~Temple~
WE DID IT!
After 4 years, 6 months, and 3 days, we finally made it to the temple and it was DEFINITELY worth the wait! Wow!
Joe and I went early and had some pictures taken of just the two of us. I was so glad we did... we didn't have a real wedding (I realize that was our choice...) so it was nice for me to feel like a real bride, even though we were just in regular clothes.
My good friend Chantelle was SUPER nice and came early to take the pictures. She also waited around town until the sealing started, and then stayed after to take some more. Not only did she take some great pictures, she made me a beautiful bouquet, and Joe, Haylie and Connor some really beautiful corsages. What a great friend! Thank you Chantelle!!! :)
March 19, 2009 
After the sealing (which was AMAZING) we took some family pictures with Haylie and Connor, and Joe's side of the family.
After the sealing (which was AMAZING) we took some family pictures with Haylie and Connor, and Joe's side of the family.Haylie in the fountain.
Connor in the fountain.
My beautiful sister-in-law Lis and I. She probably won't appreciate me putting this picture on here, since it shows her teeth, but tough luck! Lis, your smile is gorgeous! ;)
Joe's dad Mark and brother Will. Will JUST got home from his mission, so we were very happy to have him at the sealing. We love you guys.
The four of us... 1 of about 12 pictures where we are all looking at the camera, with our eyes open. I think 50% of the pictures we took, I had my eyes closed.
I love this picture... she looks like an angel.
Cute kid.
Haylie and Connor got bored so they decided to do some work on the temple grounds.
What a blessing. I had no idea how amazing the temple would be... I'm so glad I decided to find out.
Connor in the fountain.
My beautiful sister-in-law Lis and I. She probably won't appreciate me putting this picture on here, since it shows her teeth, but tough luck! Lis, your smile is gorgeous! ;)
Joe's dad Mark and brother Will. Will JUST got home from his mission, so we were very happy to have him at the sealing. We love you guys.
The four of us... 1 of about 12 pictures where we are all looking at the camera, with our eyes open. I think 50% of the pictures we took, I had my eyes closed.
I love this picture... she looks like an angel.
Cute kid.
Haylie and Connor got bored so they decided to do some work on the temple grounds.
What a blessing. I had no idea how amazing the temple would be... I'm so glad I decided to find out.Mar 11, 2009
Don't You Love It When You're Right?
The kids have been through the ringer lately.... ear infections, bronchiolitis, pneumonia (for 2 days, then found out there was no pneumonia), nebulizers, medicines, medicines, and more medicines.....
At the doctor's office on the 3rd, I was looking through Connor's files with our nurse, and we discovered that he's had 4 ear infections since October:
#1- October
#2- November 15th. The reason I know it was then, is because we moved into our new house that day, and ended up spending the night in the E.R. After the diagnosis, they gave us a prescription for Amoxicillin, but said that since it was late, to get it the next day.
#3- Mid - February... around the 13th/ right before we left for Arizona.
#4- February 28. The day after we got back from Arizona.
Anyway, we left the appointment with instructions to contact the walk-in clinics where #3 and #4 were treated, and have the proof/paperwork sent to our regular pediatrician (for insurance purposes in case he needs tubes in his ears). At our check-up this past Tuesday, our Dr. was trying to tell me that he didn't have #2. The paperwork said that he was treated for "General Illness - i.e. cough and fever. After what seemed like hours of trying to tell her that he did in fact have one, she gave in. Later that day, she called to tell me that the E.R. did not have record of his ear infection.
Which brings me to today. I sat on the couch tonight cleaning out my purse and what did I come across?:
November 15, 2008
Kadlec Medical Center
Emergency Room
Instructions for Medication
Medication: Amoxicillin
yadda yadda yadda.....
Correct me if I'm wrong... last time I checked, a cough and fever isn't treated with Amoxicillin.
EAT THAT!
At the doctor's office on the 3rd, I was looking through Connor's files with our nurse, and we discovered that he's had 4 ear infections since October:
#1- October
#2- November 15th. The reason I know it was then, is because we moved into our new house that day, and ended up spending the night in the E.R. After the diagnosis, they gave us a prescription for Amoxicillin, but said that since it was late, to get it the next day.
#3- Mid - February... around the 13th/ right before we left for Arizona.
#4- February 28. The day after we got back from Arizona.
Anyway, we left the appointment with instructions to contact the walk-in clinics where #3 and #4 were treated, and have the proof/paperwork sent to our regular pediatrician (for insurance purposes in case he needs tubes in his ears). At our check-up this past Tuesday, our Dr. was trying to tell me that he didn't have #2. The paperwork said that he was treated for "General Illness - i.e. cough and fever. After what seemed like hours of trying to tell her that he did in fact have one, she gave in. Later that day, she called to tell me that the E.R. did not have record of his ear infection.
Which brings me to today. I sat on the couch tonight cleaning out my purse and what did I come across?:
November 15, 2008
Kadlec Medical Center
Emergency Room
Instructions for Medication
Medication: Amoxicillin
yadda yadda yadda.....
Correct me if I'm wrong... last time I checked, a cough and fever isn't treated with Amoxicillin.
EAT THAT!
Mar 4, 2009
Arizona
I guess it's about time I posted about our trip to Arizona. We left February 19th and drove all the way to Lehi, Utah with 2 kids and 3 dogs (don't recommend it) and then drove the rest of the way to Page the next day. Saturday, we headed down to Lake Powell and let the dogs play in the water (and the kids...) Haylie, Lucy (the kids' cousin) and Connor all tested out the freezing 50 degree water too. Brrr..... (By the way, somehow my computer won't let me move the pictures around, so it's a little out of order.)
Wednesday: Joe and Will decided they needed to jump the freezing cold, 50 degree water too.
Below: Wednesday we headed out for a hike to a place called Lee's Ferry. Fun place! There's a river that runs through there which used to have a Ferry that crossed it; hence the name Lee's Ferry. :) There were some old cabins and some fun little trails. The kids had fun and it was so nice to get out in some warm weather.
Saturday: At Lake Powell. 
Above: Connor, Haylie & Lucy at Lee's Ferry
Saturday: At Lake Powell. Above: Connor, Haylie & Lucy at Lee's FerryBelow: Cute cousin Lucy at Lake Powell
Haylie and Joe at Lake Powell
Below: On the Colorado River near Lee's Ferry... Lucy accidentally (I think) fell in the water. After a hilarious outburst from Rachel, "Get out!" (about 10 times in a row) she finally stood up out of the water. SO funny!
Below: Joe and Connor riding with the dogs
Connor just had to test out his new boots in the water... YEP! His socks still got wet. 
Connor hiding behind Uncle Will. He took to Joe's brother very well... I'm so glad. I'm sure they'll be so close forever.
Again, on the Colorado River.
Connor striking a pose at Lake Powell.
Look at that face. That's pretty much how he looked every day we were there. That kid can cover some ground!
Haylie and Joe at Lake Powell
Below: On the Colorado River near Lee's Ferry... Lucy accidentally (I think) fell in the water. After a hilarious outburst from Rachel, "Get out!" (about 10 times in a row) she finally stood up out of the water. SO funny!
Below: Joe and Connor riding with the dogs
Connor just had to test out his new boots in the water... YEP! His socks still got wet. 
Connor hiding behind Uncle Will. He took to Joe's brother very well... I'm so glad. I'm sure they'll be so close forever.
Again, on the Colorado River.
Connor striking a pose at Lake Powell.
Look at that face. That's pretty much how he looked every day we were there. That kid can cover some ground!
Overall we had a great time! We were so glad to see Uncle Will and his homecoming talk at church was very inspired. We are so happy he's home!
We didn't want to leave the warm weather, and the kids miss their grandma and grandpa, Aunt Rachel, Lucy, Auntie Lis, and Uncle Wee-yum ;) very much, but it's a good thing we came home when we did because the kids have been sick ever since. We can't wait til they all come for spring break!
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