Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Technology......
Just so everyone knows. The video is to let Dylan neuro know. I couldn't attach it to email so I told her nurse to send her to our blog. I love technology. I can't imagine not having it, especially in regards to Dylan......
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Dylan's seizure activity
So this is what Dylan has been doing lately. We are suspecting that it is the new way his seizures show themselves. I wish I had video of about 5 minutes before this. He was totally focused on playing with the drums and activating his toys when asked. Then the following happened....we believe that he is having seizures. We have all been on edge. This is the time of year that he has normally been hospitalized for prolonged seizures. Think good thoughts for him and us.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Consfessions of a __________ Mom
Today has been a super crazy day!!!!! Let's see, I got up early to go running. Dylan was up early as well as Brianna so it was hard to go run this morning. It felt like I was running through mud. I guess it didn't help that I ran last night and then this morning. Not much recovery time. Well today has been an interesting day. Kalen had to go get one of his wisdom teeth pulled, I also had a dentist appointment. I had no one to watch the kids, but my friend Jill (who was a lifesaver, thanks by the way), came and watched the kids. Brianna got to have a play date with her second cousin Abbie, since she came with her mom. It was fun watching them play. I didn't take any pics, since I really wasn't home. Then I had to get the kids lunch, Kalen situated, and do everything else I have to do while at home. I'm not complaining, but it's been a really long day and it's only 5:25pm. basically it's make dinner, feed kids, baths, PJ's, reading, prayers, and then finally lay my head on my pillow. I might see what I have on the DVR just to unwind a little. Kalen is taking the next few days off since he is in a lot of pain and uncomfortable. On Thursday's agenda.......field trip with Brianna's preschool class while Dylan has back to back to back therapy in the morning. Thursdays are our super crazy days!!!! Till next time.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Thanks Lisa!!!
I meant to post this in one last week but forgot, or got distracted. If you know me, you know how many things I have going on in my life at any given moment.... I thought it would be nice to start posting about my friends, whether we are super close or not, just to let the blogging world and my friends now how much they mean to me, so with that let me start with Lisa Young Fisher. here's a pic if you don't know her and her husband Brent:
So why did I choose Lisa, well let me tell you...... I've known of Lisa for a long time. We had boyfriends that played on the same football team in high school and I knew her from church. I have thought for the longest time that she didn't like me all these years, but it turned out I was wrong. After my senior prom, we did a group thing afterwards. We thought we (the girls) were so cool. We had planned to prepare the boys breakfast, but first drive them around blindfolded so they wouldn't know where we were going. We were going right back to where we came from and the guys figured it out blindfolded. anyhow....on with the story. My friend Brent, who I've known since 3rd grade started dating Lisa after he came back from his mission. They were married 2 months before Kalen and I. We hung out once after we were married but then life happened and they moved to Stockton so Brent could go to PT school. so anyhow...Lisa had a huge medical problem when she was pregnant with her first born and they moved back here.(i might have the time frame a little out of order, it's been awhile) So they moved back here and she recovered well and after awhile our friendship has taken off from there. I was so happy when she wanted me and Brianna to join her daughter's gymnastics class last year. It was lots of fun. Well Lisa and Brent moved a little ways a way at the end of last year, but we've remained in close contact. So here's my reasons why I cherish Lisa:
1. She'll tell me the truth...whatever the reason is
2. she invites me to things and tries to include me
3. Realized that her house isn't Dylan friendly but still wants to get together
4. Encouraged me, or should I say started the friendly competition on finishing the last book of the series we were reading. I finished first by a few hours:)........ Did you even know it was a competition Lisa:)
5. Ran with me a few times
6. Scrapbooked together (we need to do that again by the way)
7. wants to be a domestic diva
8. inspires me to want to be a domestic diva
9. has inspired me to put myself out there
10. a million more reasons, but I don't want embarrass her anymore:)
check back next week for the next spotlight......
So why did I choose Lisa, well let me tell you...... I've known of Lisa for a long time. We had boyfriends that played on the same football team in high school and I knew her from church. I have thought for the longest time that she didn't like me all these years, but it turned out I was wrong. After my senior prom, we did a group thing afterwards. We thought we (the girls) were so cool. We had planned to prepare the boys breakfast, but first drive them around blindfolded so they wouldn't know where we were going. We were going right back to where we came from and the guys figured it out blindfolded. anyhow....on with the story. My friend Brent, who I've known since 3rd grade started dating Lisa after he came back from his mission. They were married 2 months before Kalen and I. We hung out once after we were married but then life happened and they moved to Stockton so Brent could go to PT school. so anyhow...Lisa had a huge medical problem when she was pregnant with her first born and they moved back here.(i might have the time frame a little out of order, it's been awhile) So they moved back here and she recovered well and after awhile our friendship has taken off from there. I was so happy when she wanted me and Brianna to join her daughter's gymnastics class last year. It was lots of fun. Well Lisa and Brent moved a little ways a way at the end of last year, but we've remained in close contact. So here's my reasons why I cherish Lisa:
1. She'll tell me the truth...whatever the reason is
2. she invites me to things and tries to include me
3. Realized that her house isn't Dylan friendly but still wants to get together
4. Encouraged me, or should I say started the friendly competition on finishing the last book of the series we were reading. I finished first by a few hours:)........ Did you even know it was a competition Lisa:)
5. Ran with me a few times
6. Scrapbooked together (we need to do that again by the way)
7. wants to be a domestic diva
8. inspires me to want to be a domestic diva
9. has inspired me to put myself out there
10. a million more reasons, but I don't want embarrass her anymore:)
check back next week for the next spotlight......
Prop 8
I just found this on another blog. It does a pretty good job of outlining some of the things we will be up against if Prop 8 Fails. It is a frightening world we live in...and yet we're nowhere close to seeing the things that happened in the Old and New Testament. Whatever your religion or beliefs may be I ask that you read this. Individuals that choose this lifestyle is their choice and we must remember that they are our brothers and sisters too. It amazes me how Satan is deceiving so many people. I don't want this to be a bashing or clash on anyone but this is something that I strongly believe in. Just read.........
Six Consequences If Proposition 8 Fails
1.Children in public schools will be taught that both traditional marriage and same-sex marriage are okay. The California Education Code already requires that health education classes instruct children about marriage. (§51890) Therefore, if the definition of marriage is changed, children will be taught that marriage is a relation between any two adults. There will be serious clashes between the secular school system and the right of parents to teach their children their own values and beliefs.
2. Churches will be sued if they refuse to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies in their religious buildings that are open to the public. Ask whether your pastor, priest, minister, bishop, or rabbi is ready to perform such marriages in your chapels and sanctuaries.
3. Religious adoption agencies will be challenged by government agencies to give up their long-held right to place children only in homes with both a mother and a father. Catholic Charities in Boston has already closed its doors because of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts.
4. Religions that sponsor private schools and which provide housing for married students will be required to provide housing for same-sex couples, even if it runs counter to church doctrine, or lose tax exemptions and benefits.
5. Ministers who preach against same-sex marriages will be sued for hate speech and could be fined by the government. It has already happened in Canada, one of six countries that have legalized gay marriage.
6. It will cost you money. A change in the definition of marriage will bring a cascade of lawsuits. Even if courts eventually find in favor of a defender of traditional marriage (highly improbable given today's activist judges), think of the money – your money, your church contributions – that will have to be spent on legal fees.And think of all the unintended consequences that we cannot even foresee at this time. Where will it end?
Six Consequences If Proposition 8 Fails
1.Children in public schools will be taught that both traditional marriage and same-sex marriage are okay. The California Education Code already requires that health education classes instruct children about marriage. (§51890) Therefore, if the definition of marriage is changed, children will be taught that marriage is a relation between any two adults. There will be serious clashes between the secular school system and the right of parents to teach their children their own values and beliefs.
2. Churches will be sued if they refuse to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies in their religious buildings that are open to the public. Ask whether your pastor, priest, minister, bishop, or rabbi is ready to perform such marriages in your chapels and sanctuaries.
3. Religious adoption agencies will be challenged by government agencies to give up their long-held right to place children only in homes with both a mother and a father. Catholic Charities in Boston has already closed its doors because of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts.
4. Religions that sponsor private schools and which provide housing for married students will be required to provide housing for same-sex couples, even if it runs counter to church doctrine, or lose tax exemptions and benefits.
5. Ministers who preach against same-sex marriages will be sued for hate speech and could be fined by the government. It has already happened in Canada, one of six countries that have legalized gay marriage.
6. It will cost you money. A change in the definition of marriage will bring a cascade of lawsuits. Even if courts eventually find in favor of a defender of traditional marriage (highly improbable given today's activist judges), think of the money – your money, your church contributions – that will have to be spent on legal fees.And think of all the unintended consequences that we cannot even foresee at this time. Where will it end?
Monday, September 8, 2008
A True Friend
So I've been pondering a lot lately. I have been thinking about the post I did a few months ago, about me being in a funk. I hope I didn't offend or make anyone feel sad or mad. that wasn't the intent of my post. So with that I have been pondering what a "true friend" means to me...... in no particular order.
A true friend........
1. will play the devil's advocate to help figure out problems
2. will wake up early to go on a run
3. will call just to see how I'm doing
4. will call to share how they are doing
5. will stop by just to see how the kids are doing
6. invites me to things (which I will most likely not go or will take forever to get back to)
7. tolerates my ramblings
8. shares their trials, feelings, and beliefs with me
9. calls to see what's the latest with Dylan & Brianna
10. gives you an honest answer, even when you don't want to hear it
11. comes to my kid's events
12. will stand by my side, even when I'm wrong
13. will be my shoulder to let me cry on
14. will listen to all my frustrations and not think I'm crazy (or at least not tell me they think it)
15. will love me through the good, bad, and the ugly
16. won't judge me
17. will call and ask for me to watch their kid(s)
18. not assuming I can't do things because of Dylan's "situation"
I know I can list a bunch more, but am curious what else can be added.....
i want to thank all my friends, whether we talk on a daily basis or not, I am truly blessed for the friendships I have. I will cherish them always and hope that we will always be in touch no matter where our lives take us or what is thrown at us!
A true friend........
1. will play the devil's advocate to help figure out problems
2. will wake up early to go on a run
3. will call just to see how I'm doing
4. will call to share how they are doing
5. will stop by just to see how the kids are doing
6. invites me to things (which I will most likely not go or will take forever to get back to)
7. tolerates my ramblings
8. shares their trials, feelings, and beliefs with me
9. calls to see what's the latest with Dylan & Brianna
10. gives you an honest answer, even when you don't want to hear it
11. comes to my kid's events
12. will stand by my side, even when I'm wrong
13. will be my shoulder to let me cry on
14. will listen to all my frustrations and not think I'm crazy (or at least not tell me they think it)
15. will love me through the good, bad, and the ugly
16. won't judge me
17. will call and ask for me to watch their kid(s)
18. not assuming I can't do things because of Dylan's "situation"
I know I can list a bunch more, but am curious what else can be added.....
i want to thank all my friends, whether we talk on a daily basis or not, I am truly blessed for the friendships I have. I will cherish them always and hope that we will always be in touch no matter where our lives take us or what is thrown at us!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Running.....
So I did it!!!! I finally was able to run somewhat of a consist basis last week. Two times I ran with my friend Stacie...... and the others by myself. It felt great!!!! Let's see how great it feels in the morning at 7am..... I am going to get my pre-baby body back!!!! It's my present to myself before my 30th birthday in June of next year. Think good thoughts!!!! I know I will be..
A Saturday to remember........
Yesterday (Saturday), I was able to attend a Women's Conference with my friends Lisa, and Coo (just so you know her real name is Carolyn).
I had to get up extra early so I could get ready and go to this conference. It was totally worth it. There were great speakers there and it was nice to have a Saturday to be inspired and to take a break. Kalen watched the kids without complaining and even switched a door around for me, while I was gone.
Not only was the conference great, but being able to spend time with my friend, Lisa to. I got to know her a little better, and bounce a ton of things I've been struggling with off of her for some ideas. She was a great help! Thanks Lisa for inviting me to go with you and sorry it took me so long to get back to you about going!!!!!
I had to get up extra early so I could get ready and go to this conference. It was totally worth it. There were great speakers there and it was nice to have a Saturday to be inspired and to take a break. Kalen watched the kids without complaining and even switched a door around for me, while I was gone.
Not only was the conference great, but being able to spend time with my friend, Lisa to. I got to know her a little better, and bounce a ton of things I've been struggling with off of her for some ideas. She was a great help! Thanks Lisa for inviting me to go with you and sorry it took me so long to get back to you about going!!!!!
This one's for you... Lisa!!!
Well, here's the post that I have been meaning to do for weeks. It's amazing how fast times flies. Lots has happened. Below are a few pics of our family. Kalen and I celebrated our 6th anniversary back on August 16th. We went out to dinner, did some shopping and went to see a movie. It was nice to to be able to spend time with just Kalen. We've both been so busy that it was nice to have a quiet meal with out having to tell Brianna to say in her seat or having to clean up spilled liquid or doing dishes!!!!! Brianna had her third birthday and started preschool. I am adjusting having to taking her to school and making sure she goes to bed early on school nights! I really like the program she goes to. So check out the pics below to get caught up on our family!!!!
"SHOW ME THE CANDY!!!!" (self explanatory)
Her famous hands on her hips!!!!! I wonder where she gets that from.
Don't know what this is about!!!! She is into posing all of a sudden.
Brianna was a little apprehensive to go and "play" at preschool. She's a lot like me in a way. When she saw the playdough she was so happy and her nerves seems to calm down a little bit. She is getting so big!
My dad went with me to pick Brianna up on the first day of preschool. I took bread to feed the geese or as Brianna says, "ducks". She got her finger snapped by one, but still wanted to feed them. I was so proud, she shared some bread with her friend Mia. Yes there was coaxing from me, but she was more than happy too!
Our friend Mia(I figured Nicole it was safe to use real names now) on the first day of school. I am so happy that there is another child in Brianna's class that I know and know the parents. I feel so much better about it. We are starting play dates and I am so excited!!!!! Is that strange?????(I think it's so I won't have to play kitty puzzle...see farther done in this post, all the time s and everything else Brianna wants to play repeatedly)
The "Dora" cake. Not too shabby. I definitely won't be starting a cake business anytime soon. I'm proud that I was able to do this all by myself without anyone looking over my shoulder. Thanks to Lori and Stephanie for helping me out the past few birthdays! We invited some friends over for Brianna's party. The kids swam, played in a little pool, cracked open a pinata, swam in grandma and grandpa's pool, and ate lots of good food!!!!! Thanks for everyone who helped make Brianna's 3rd birthday memorable!
Just think 3 years ago, she looked like this!!!! She still has crying or should I say screaming episodes like this!
Happy 3rd Birthday Brianna. Brianna turned 3 on August 30th. We can't believe how much of a little girl she is. She uses correct verbs, pronouns and nouns. It's amazing. She knows all her numbers(at least to 15), shapes, colors, and we are currently working on the sound letters make and what "things" start with certain letters. For example, B is for Brianna. She did that one all by herself.
Being a princess for the day!!!!
She was so excited to go to get her haircut. Of course, "blanket" and "Mister" (her stuffed animal kitty, from Aunt Kaci), has to go everywhere with us. Sometimes even Baby Bear has to come. We are like a traveling circus whenever we go anywhere.......
Not very happy at the beginning. But that soon pasted!
She likes so say," I'm a true(with emphasis) princess, like Dora mom." She got it off of one of the Dora episodes that she loves to watch. She now can count to 10 in Spanish. We are working on counting in French. Hopefully with grandpa's help she will learn to.
All done!!!!!! She was such a good girl. She talks about going back all the time.
Brianna wanted her picture taken after reading a story with daddy, and or course daddy had to give her "rabbit" ears.
Dylan has been a pretty happy boy. We believe that he has been having withdrawal seizures, because we are weaning him off one of his seizures meds, that he has been on a long time. He is always so happy. I need to remember to be more like him.
Our goofy child!
Brianna loves puzzles!!! and she loves us helping her. Sometimes she gets very upset when she can't figure out where the pieces go. She finally figured out how to do the "kitty puzzle" all by herself. Kalen and I are so relieved!
"SHOW ME THE CANDY!!!!" (self explanatory)
Her famous hands on her hips!!!!! I wonder where she gets that from.
Don't know what this is about!!!! She is into posing all of a sudden.
Brianna was a little apprehensive to go and "play" at preschool. She's a lot like me in a way. When she saw the playdough she was so happy and her nerves seems to calm down a little bit. She is getting so big!
My dad went with me to pick Brianna up on the first day of preschool. I took bread to feed the geese or as Brianna says, "ducks". She got her finger snapped by one, but still wanted to feed them. I was so proud, she shared some bread with her friend Mia. Yes there was coaxing from me, but she was more than happy too!
Our friend Mia(I figured Nicole it was safe to use real names now) on the first day of school. I am so happy that there is another child in Brianna's class that I know and know the parents. I feel so much better about it. We are starting play dates and I am so excited!!!!! Is that strange?????(I think it's so I won't have to play kitty puzzle...see farther done in this post, all the time s and everything else Brianna wants to play repeatedly)
The "Dora" cake. Not too shabby. I definitely won't be starting a cake business anytime soon. I'm proud that I was able to do this all by myself without anyone looking over my shoulder. Thanks to Lori and Stephanie for helping me out the past few birthdays! We invited some friends over for Brianna's party. The kids swam, played in a little pool, cracked open a pinata, swam in grandma and grandpa's pool, and ate lots of good food!!!!! Thanks for everyone who helped make Brianna's 3rd birthday memorable!
Just think 3 years ago, she looked like this!!!! She still has crying or should I say screaming episodes like this!
Happy 3rd Birthday Brianna. Brianna turned 3 on August 30th. We can't believe how much of a little girl she is. She uses correct verbs, pronouns and nouns. It's amazing. She knows all her numbers(at least to 15), shapes, colors, and we are currently working on the sound letters make and what "things" start with certain letters. For example, B is for Brianna. She did that one all by herself.
Being a princess for the day!!!!
She was so excited to go to get her haircut. Of course, "blanket" and "Mister" (her stuffed animal kitty, from Aunt Kaci), has to go everywhere with us. Sometimes even Baby Bear has to come. We are like a traveling circus whenever we go anywhere.......
Not very happy at the beginning. But that soon pasted!
She likes so say," I'm a true(with emphasis) princess, like Dora mom." She got it off of one of the Dora episodes that she loves to watch. She now can count to 10 in Spanish. We are working on counting in French. Hopefully with grandpa's help she will learn to.
All done!!!!!! She was such a good girl. She talks about going back all the time.
Brianna wanted her picture taken after reading a story with daddy, and or course daddy had to give her "rabbit" ears.
Dylan has been a pretty happy boy. We believe that he has been having withdrawal seizures, because we are weaning him off one of his seizures meds, that he has been on a long time. He is always so happy. I need to remember to be more like him.
Our goofy child!
Brianna loves puzzles!!! and she loves us helping her. Sometimes she gets very upset when she can't figure out where the pieces go. She finally figured out how to do the "kitty puzzle" all by herself. Kalen and I are so relieved!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Missing in Action
I know I know... I haven't blog in awhile. I've been meaning too but have been SUPER busy lately. It seems like the past weeks have been one big blur. i promise I'll blog soon with pics. We've had lots of excitement here at our house. check back in a few days!!
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