The "Tri"

You might have thought by the title of this post I was going to blog about a recent triathlon Matt and I ran. Actually no. I am speaking of the "trifecta" of disease that has affected our little guy over the last few months. 

• First, croup hit in January. He was so sick. It broke mine and Matt's hearts that we had to pin him down every night to give him breathing treatments. 

• Next, towards the end of January and on thru his birthday he had double ear infections and RSV. We never did get around to having a big birthday bash because Matt and I were sick as well. 

• Then in the middle of March he caught Rota virus. If your not familiar with this one, it basically tears out your insides. Poor little guy had severe diarrhea & throwing up for over two weeks.

On a positive note, he is feeling much better and back to his crazy, hyper and happy self. WHOOO! I am much more sane when he is healthy. Aren't we all?

Jax

Wow do I love my son! He is amazing. His personality is coming out so much now and he is so much fun to be with. Yesterday, he just kept looking at me and making goofy faces trying to get me to smile and laugh. He has been so curious and cuddly and is learning so much lately. He loves his drum sticks, he uses them to make music on everything. He also speed races over to the dishwasher whenever it is open, he plays peek-a-boo and laughs histerically with his daddy. He wants to copy everything I do, especially brushing teeth, drinking from water bottles & eating with utensils.

I am loving being a Mom. I also love our new neighborhood. The kids arrive home from school at 3:30 and all come sit on the lawn and play with Jax. I have three 4-year-olds on our street and they love taking turns holding Jax.

Life is Good.


Jax Devouring His Birthday Cake

Fun with Cousins & Mini Trip to So Cal

We had so much fun with the Pauls. Michelle, Brent, Morgan, Isaac & Ethan came to Phoenix for Morgan's gymnastic meet. She did very well and placed in almost all the events. Congrats Morgan!! We had so much fun! Grandpa (My Dad) surprised the Pauls by coming in town for Morgan's gymnastics meet. We went to the train park, on hikes, to the Phoenix Zoo. We even took a mini-trip to So Cal.

Jax and I stayed with the Hadfields in Newport. Jax and Will had some good old boy time. We went to Disney Land with the Pauls & Aunt Rachel, the beach and the tide pools.

Love you guys! Miss you already!

Happy Birthday to You...

Our sweet little monkey turned 1 year old today. Unfortunately, he is sick on his special day :(. We just got back from Utah yesterday and I think his best birthday gift was playing with his Dad all morning.



Happy Birthday Jax! We LOVE you. This has been the best year of our lives because of you. Thank you for all your smiles, giggles, kisses, hand holding, cuddles, hiccups and hugs. Our lives will never be the same!!!

Happy 2008!!!

As you can tell we are a little late sending out our cards. If we don't already have your address please send it my way via email.

Thanks!!

Almost There...

It has been a difficult few months keeping a crawling, curious kid away from gaping holes, chunks of drywall, piles of demo and exposed tack strip. Last Friday, the challenges of acting as the general contractor and the headaches that come with that title paid off. The bulk of the remodel came together. Matt and I stayed up painting all hours of the night in preparation for this week. Carpet was installed on Monday, cabinets hung Tuesday and Wednesday, appliances and counter tops installed on Friday and last the sink was hooked up on Saturday. HURRAY for a working kitchen!! Oh the blessings of a dishwasher and sink. I love the conveniences of modern day living. I keep staring at our house asking myself "Is this really mine?" It feels so grown up.

Today we went to church, watched Sunday football, ate Sunday dinner in our new kitchen. And for the first time in months had a "typical" Sunday in our new beautiful, livable home. Life is good.

Oh How I've Missed You Blog World...

Hi Friends!! Many of you have asked where I've been the last few months. Since December 12th we have been BUSY remodeling our new house. I have several pictures for you to enjoy!! The first set were taken during the remodel (over the last few weeks).

Jax enjoying is new play spots in the kitchen cabinets.


Our kitchen (the bathroom)



Our kitchen half way done.

I've Been Tagged...

Okay, so I was tagged by my sister Michelle a few weeks ago. With hosting Thanksgiving and traveling out of the way I'm finally ready to reveal 5 Little Known Things About Myself.

1) I'm addicted to HGTV. I love watching home renovation and design shows. I have to laugh at how much time I spend watching others remodel, renovate, design... do, do, do as I sit, sit, sit and watch the shows. Hopefully, the inspiration will come out in our remodel.
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2) I love themes for everything. This obsession carries over to the kitchen. I love to cook. If I'm making something Italian or Thai or of that nature and Matt puts out chips and salsa, I promptly put the chips and salsa away. I can not mix "snacks" that don't fit with the dinner theme. I would rather spend extra time making a "Asian influenced salad" to go with an Asian cuisine than making a regular salad.

3) I hate carnations. I had them so much; for no other reason than they're ugly. I don't like the food coloring dye they add to them --they look fake. When Matt gets me flowers (rarely and usually because he's in trouble) I have to inspect the bouquet for carnations. One of our first Valentines, I took the bouquet and threw half the flowers in the trash immediately. I didn't realize how rude that looked until it all set in (in my defense, he had known I hated carnations).


4) I hate hard rock, but lately crave it when I exercise. This afternoon I couldn't wait to drop of Jax in the daycare and get to the treadmill and my IPOD. I was so excited to get pumped up to Matt's Tool Mix. I feel really energetic listening to it when I am running. However, the same songs disgust me if he tries to play them in the car.

5) I love all things spicy. I add jalapenos and hot sauce to everything.