My Boys in their Sunday Best!

Quick Christmas Recap

Tyler was off work this past week so that didn't leave a lot of time for blogging. We had a great Christmas and hope you all did as well. Holden got the electric guitar he asked santa for as well as some snow skis' to go with Tyler. Caleb doesn't really care about the holiday and was just happy doing his own thing and also getting horsie rides from daddy and grandpa. Tylers big surprise was from my parents--a snowblower!!! He has already used it, and loved it. My parents got me a cricut and I can't wait to finally break it out and see what it can do!!!

So NOT funny!!

The other night Tyler couldn't find the remote to the TV and he started pulling out the cushions on the couch and gasped. We found days and days of Holdens vitamins that he supposadly had eaten. I usually give them to him after dinner and then go do the dishes, and this is apparently where he would stash them. You can even see that some are "wet" he had put them in his mouth for me to see and then took them out. He hates the dinosaur ones but I had bought a 500 count bottle at Costco so he is going to have them for quite awhile. We now have to watch him eat them all!!!

The Twelve Days of Christmas--revised!!!

On the first day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me: a child with a disability.

On the second day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me: a heart full of love for my child with a disability.

On the third day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me: an ache in my heart and a heart full of love for my child with a disability.

On the fourth day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me: a tear in my eyes, an ache in my heart, and a heart full of love for my child with a disability.

On the fifth day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me: an unsuspected strength for the tear in my eyes and the ache in my heart and my heart full of love for my child with a disability.

On the sixth day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me: a ray of hope, an unsuspected strength for the tear in my eyes and the ache in my heart and my heart full of love for my child with a disability.

On the seventh day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me: a sense of humor, a ray of hope, an unsuspected strength for the tear in my eyes and the ache in my heart and my heart full of love for my child with a disability.

On the eighth day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me: supportive friends, a sense of humor, a ray of hope, an unsuspected strength for the tear in my eyes and the ache in my heart and my heart full of love for my child with a disability.

On the ninth day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me: remarkable doctors, supportive friends, a sense of humor, a ray of hope, an unsuspected strength for the tear in my eyes and the ache in my heart and my heart full of love for my child with a disability.

On the tenth day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me: an appreciation of small accomplishments, remarkable doctors, supportive friends, a sense of humor, a ray of hope, an unsuspected strength for the tear in my eyes and the ache in my heart and my heart full of love for my child with disability.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, the good Lord gave to me: a sense of pride, an appreciation of small accomplishments, remarkable doctors, supportive friends, a sense of humor, a ray of hope, an unsuspected strength for the tear in my eyes and the ache in my heart and my heart full of love for my child with a disability.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, the good Lord said to me: Reach out and SHARE your sense of pride, your appreciation of small accomplishments, your remarkable doctors, your supportive friends, your sense of humor, your ray of hope, your unsuspected strength for the tear in your eyes and the ache in your heart and your heart full of love for you child with a disability.


I never knew that joining the ranks of motherhood would lead me down the path of having a child with special needs. But the Lord knew what I needed in my life more than I did and sent me an angel in disguise. Caleb is a ray of sunshine in my life, he makes me smile and laugh all day long. He has brought a lot of heartache along with him, but double the joy which I would not change for the world. I just wish more people would take the time to get to know him for who he is and not what he looks and sounds like. I feel they would leave a better person from having known him. I know that I have been richly blessed by having the opportunity to be his mother.

Christmas Program

Calebs class had a cute christmas program. They invited all the parents in for a slide show of all they had done so far this school year. I had to leave in the middle of the slide show to go get Holden from school, but we returned and it was sadly over. The teachers made a very nice 2008 calendar for us all, they individulized them for each child. We then ate refreshments and took fun pictures.

Here Comes Santa Claus

Last night we had our ward christmas party and Santa came. He is awesome, we had him last year and he takes a lot of time with each kid and he looks real also. So it was a lot of fun for Holden to tell he wanted an electric guitar. Caleb just enjoyed watching his video.

SNOW SNOW SNOW

Holden could not wait to get out into the snow. This was our first snowfall last week, we have since received about a foot more. Which he loves.

Fred Claus

We just got back from seeing Fred Claus and for those of you who are on the fence about seeing it-GO!!!! I LOVED every minute of it. I hadn't expected a whole lot and was completely surprised. It was definately a good way to start off the Christmas season for me. Two thumbs way up!!!!!

Festival of Trees

Today I went with Calebs class to the Festival of Trees. For those of you who are not familiar with this. People decorate these beautiful trees and donate them for auction and all the proceeds go to Primary Childrens Medical Center. Caleb was a really good boy and I had a good talk with Isabelle's mother.





Caleb, Isabelle and Jade with their teacher Penny

Happy Thanksgiving

I am part of an online support group for families with special needs in Utah. This little boy Jacob is a child of one of the members of the group. So in the spirit of giving please take a minute and watch this. We hope you all have a wonderful yummy turkey day!!

Holden singing

Thought I would post Holden singing a song of his while playing his guitar--which he loves. And no you can't understand the words, just enjoy the music :)



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My Boys Can't Wait for the SNOW, I SURE Can, I HATE it!!!

Tyler couldn't wait for the day to teach Holden how to ski, which he did this last winter. They are counting down the days until they can go again!!



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Jill, I did my homework!!!

Tylers brother Carson and his wife Amber are out here visiting from Florida for her brothers wedding. They are having their first baby in January--a boy, so Jan and Emily threw her a baby shower last night. Jill, do I get an A on my homework??

Happy Halloween!!!

I hope everyone had a fun happy safe Halloween. We love Halloween around our house and we are sad it is over. We did a lot of fun things this year. We went to the Hydrocephalus party at the hospital, so Holden was popular being a doctor and all. My mom and I took them to Trick or Treat Street, where we went from door to door to get candy. Holden also got to see captain Jack. We went to both of their parades at their schools. I am a room mother for Calebs class so I helped with their treats and such after the parade. Tyler and Holden both dressed as Zombies then went and met some of our friends in the ward so they could all go together. MMMMM Yummy.

Murder Mystery

Last Friday night we did a murder mystery dinner with our friends, we all had to dress up like our parts, I originally was so supposed to be a gypsy astrology advisor. But someone cancelled at the last minute and I ended up being another part. Tyler was obviously a soccer player. We were an Italian family and my "husband" had been shot and we had to figure out who did it. It was really fun and we had a yummy dinner at the same time.

Twilight Series

I got into the hype of reading these books and borrowed them from a friend in my ward. She is obsessed, she has read them 3 times. She held a daytime book club today and went all out. She had treats that went along with the book, prizes, and we had a huge turnout of 16 people. It was chaotic most of time but a ton of fun as well. If you need a good book to read might I suggest these, because I enjoyed them very much.

Apple Cider Days

Last night our friends invited us to an apple cider making party. They crank the apples through the press to make the cider. Caleb and I stayed inside where it was nice and warm. We ate soup and breads and yummy cookies and cakes. Holden had a blast playing with all the kids.

Falling INTO Fall!!!

A little backyard fun for the boys before the snow hit--yuck!!

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Puppy "Size"

Here is a story about Puppy "size" that I hope you all enjoy.

"Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again. We've been back to this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks now since we started all of this," the mother told the volunteer.
"What is it she keeps asking for?" the volunteer asked.
"Puppy size!" replied the mother.
"Well, we have plenty of puppies, if that's what she's looking for."
"I know...we have seen most of them," the mom said in frustration...
Just then Danielle came walking into the office
"Well, did you find one?" asked her mom. "No, not this time,"
Danielle said with sadness in her voice. "Can we come back on the weekend?"

The two women looked at each other, shook their heads and laughed

"You never know when we will get more dogs. Unfortunately, there's always a supply," the volunteer said.

Danielle took her mother by the hand and headed to the door. "Don't worry, I'll find one this weekend," she said.

Over the next few days both mom and dad had long conversations with her.

They both felt she was being too particular. "It's this weekend or we're not looking any more," Dad finally said in frustration.

"We don't want to hear anything more about puppy size either," Mom added.

Sure enough, they were the first ones in the shelter on Saturday morning. By now Danielle knew her way around, so she ran right for the section that housed the smaller dogs.

Tired of the routine, mom sat in the small waiting room at the end of the first row of cages. There was an observation window so you could see the animals during times when visitors weren't permitted.

Danielle walked slowly from cage to cage, kneeling periodically to take a closer look. One by one the dogs were brought out and she held each one.

One by one she said, "Sorry, you're not the one."

It was the last cage on this last day in search of the perfect pup.

The volunteer opened the cage door and the child carefully picked up the dog and held it closely. This time she took a little longer.

"Mom, that's it! I found the right puppy! He's the one! I know it!" she screamed with joy. "It's the puppy size!"

"But it's the same size as all the other puppies you held over the last few weeks," Mom said.

"No not size ---- the sighs. When I held him in my arms, he sighed," she said.

"Don't you remember? When I asked you one day what love is, you told me love depends on the sighs of your heart. The more you love, the bigger the sigh!"

The two women looked at each other for a moment. Mom didn't know whether to laugh or cry. As she stooped down to hug the child, she did a little of both.

"Mom, every time you hold me, I sigh. When you and Daddy come home from work and hug each other, you both sigh. I knew I would find the right puppy if it sighed when I held it in my arms," she said.

Then holding the puppy up close to her face she said, "Mom, he loves me. I heard the sighs of his heart!"

Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love that makes you sigh. I not only find it in the arms of my loved ones, but in the caress of a sunset, the kiss of the moonlight and the gentle brush of cool air on a hot day.

They are the sighs of God. Take the time to stop and listen; you will be surprised at what you hear. "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."


I wish you all puppy "size". I have mine.