Alergies

Don't fall over cuz I did two posts in a row...

These cute boys of mine suffer from allergies.  I know how miserable my brother and I were growing up so today I took them to see an allergist. He took one look in their noses and said, "yep they have allergies."  He gave me a nasal spray and told me to keep giving them children's Claritin.  He also said to come back in 2 weeks for the results of some blood work he would like to run.  So we went to the lab and I felt like the worst mom EVER because I had to hold them down while this lady took some of their blood.  I was so proud of how brave they both tried to be.  Corbin kicked the lady in the shins while she was doing Conner, defending him against her.  I hate it when my kids cry and have to go through hard things.  It makes me ever so grateful for a loving father who has had to endure more heartache than I can even imagine.  It makes me want to say thank you in so many ways.  Hopefully we can figure out what they are allergic to and hope that I can always help them.

Changes

This year seems to be about change.  As many of you know Kambrie was born on Jan 23.  It's been a ride so far with her, but we are so excited that she is doing so well. Clint graduated from Weber State in April and we are both supper excited to be done there.  He might go on to get a Master's but that's a bit down the road.  Kaily finished the 2nd grade with top scores in Reading and Science.  She is looking forward to a summer filled with Girl Scout camps and family reunions.  Conner graduated from Preschool and is so excited to go to Kindergarten this fall.  Corbin got tubes placed in his ears and will start speech therapy sometime soon.  There's noting new for me, just trying to keep up with everyone else.

A few weeks ago we were able to bless Kambrie and baptize Kaily.  It was a great day filled with lots of family and friends.  I can't believe my baby is 8 now.  I was looking at the kids her age that are in her primary class and remembering when they were all in nursery together.  It made me tear up as I saw the great people they are becoming.  We have been in this house for 5 years now, way longer than we thought we would, and it's been a great thing for us.  This year, however, we are planning on moving.  We don't know where or when yet.  All we know is sometime between now and a year from now.  Out little house is getting too small for us and this family.

A New Year

2012 in Review...

Many of you received our Christmas newsletter, so I won't bore you with the same details, rather I would like to focus on goals accomplished this past year and new things to come for 2013.

Kaily finished soccer and chose not to play again.  She bridged from Daisy scout to Brownie scout in Girl  Scouts and was able to receive most of her badges.  She reads at a 3rd grade level and is a great friend.  Her goals this year are to be baptized a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, improve her math and science skills as well as choosing a variety of books from the library.

Conner started preschool and is doing great!  His accomplishments for 2012 are that he learned to write his name all by himself, has started reading basic books and tried a variety of new foods.  His goals for 2013 are that he would like to continue to improve his writing and reading skills.  He also, reluctantly, agreed to continue trying new foods is new ways.  He wants to be ready for Kindergarten in the Fall.

Corbin accomplished lots of fun things this past year being that he just turned 2.  We are excited that his speech is improving and we can actually understand what he is trying to say,  He learned how to do somersaults, jump with both feet and his new favorite thing, besides my phone is to color.  In 2013 I'm sure he'll amaze us even more as he continues to grow.

Clint finished another year of school and in 2013 he will finally graduate.  He beat his time on the sprint triathlon we did in Snowflake this past fall and would like to beat his time again with another one.  He improved on his painting/drawing skills and is excited to start creating his own work.  In 2013 he would like to graduate and perhaps get a different job within the church.

I ran a half marathon pregnant this year, did part of a triathlon pregnant and have grown, from what we can tell, a healthy little girl that is due to be born in February.  This year I would like to read more and watch movies and tv less.  I would like to loose my baby weight before the end of next year, maybe run a 5k or something come the fall.  I would like to yell less at my kids and be more understanding.  However, while these goals are all great the truth is, I'm having a baby and if I can accomplish at least 2 of these I will be a happy mama.

Stay posted for pics and more things to come as the year progresses.

August/Sept recap part 2

In August Clint's mom came up for a week to help Clint's brother out while they went on a trip.  While they were gone Clint decided to help his mom build them a chicken coop.  It took them a while. but they finally got it built.  I wish I had a picture of the finished product.

This was just one day out there, they were actually out there for 3 days wking on this.  The last picture shows where the nesting boxes are.

The second weekend in Sept we did our annual 1k walk/run or 5k race with members of our church in our area.  Clint did the 5k this year and came in 5th overall for his age.  the kids and I just did the 1k.  Kaily ran it really fast and came in 3rd for her age, Conner was just behind her.  I was a few people behind them b/c I was pushing Corbin in the stroller.  I had no intention of running it this year, but I did do better than last year with it.

He says he was too slow b/c he only ran an 7.5-8 min mile.  Everyone else around him just looked at him funny when he said that.  He says next time, if there is a next time, he'll be faster.

August/September recap

Kaily and Conner started school and they are both loving it!

Kaily is doing great in Second grade.  Her favorite thing is Art, like her dad, and her most dreaded subject, Math.  She is really good at math though.

Conner goes to a neighborhood preschool and is reading great.  He is working on his writing skills and, although he doesn't it like it, he has a good attitude about it.  His favorite thing is playing with his friends.

Corbin and I like hanging out together while the other two are in school.  Sometimes we go to the gym and other times we run errands.  Conner is in school 2 times a week and we take advantage of it.

I've been doing a lot of canning and preserving of our garden.  I don't have any pics of it all, but so far I have  done...

• 62 Quarts or so of peaches and frozen 15
• 15 pints of salsa
• 35 Quarts of zucchini chopped, shredded, or sliced
• 7 quarts and 5 pints of spaghetti sauce

Our garden is still producing peppers and tomatoes.  It has been a great year in the garden and we are truly grateful for all we have received.

On Sept 1 Clint and I did a triathlon.  I don't have any pics of that either.  Clint did great, he beat his old time, but he wants to try for an even better time.  I did a relay with my sister in law and mother in law.  I rode the bike and killed myself.  It felt great and I can't wait to do it again.  I don't know that I want to do the whole thing, but I wouldn't mind doing a relay again.  After the tri we had the annual Willis Taco party.  Great food, good company and lots of memories.

In August Kaily and I did a mom and me camp for Girl Scouts.  We had a great time ridding horses, making new friends and learning new crafts.