This is a Test, This is Only a Test

We are having a very interesting week. On Friday we were on our way to SL when the Montero died, I mean seriously just stopped, in the middle of the road. Luckily, we had only gotten to the next street over and weren't stranded in downtown SLC. Anyway, Mark couldn't get it started, so he ran home, got the truck, and pulled it home. It still isn't running, although Mark's dad replaced a few things today and it did turn over. We're hoping it will last a few more months. Meanwhile, tomorrow is my last day of work. I have worked for Utah News Clips for almost seven years, and although I am very excited to have my weeknights free, it will be a transition. I have loved my job, and I know I will miss it, but I will no longer be telling the boys to be quiet while I work, or wait until I'm done working, or I can't because I'm working...that will be wonderful!!! And to top it all off, Mark will be graduating from the U with his Masters of Social Work this Thursday. We are beyond happy! He jokes that he should be able to collect retirement now because he has been in school for so long. Next stop, the LCSW exam....
It's a good thing we know this is just one stop on the way to a much better place. If we can make it here, we can make it anywhere :) Here's to crazy weeks and crazy lives!!

91, 91, 90-90, 91

The 5K for Travis was so much fun, mainly because I didn't run, I just stayed with Ty Ty, No, and Sam while Mark and Dev ran. I was amazed and so excited about how many people were there to support my sister and her wonderful husband! They deserve all of it! Anyway, while we were there we got to see so many people that bring back so many fun memories of the good old high school days. You've gotta love this senior cotillion (is that how you spell it?) photo of me and Mark...can you say lots of hair and plenty of fake bakin'??? My heck! When I think of myself I honestly think I am still at least that young! I know I will never have a stomach that flat again, or hair that big again, thank goodness...but mentally, I swear I can't be 35!!! Of course I had to post this photo of Cara, Trudy, Terra, and Dave from cheer camp 1990-I've got to embarass someone besides myself- I saw Cara and Trudy yesterday, along with a lot of other great people from good old CHS...and I must say, although I really wouldn't want to go back, they were good times.

Jazzed!!

Go Jazz!! I must admit, I don't watch many Jazz games during the regular season...several reasons, including the fact that we only get six channels-no kids, we don't have cable, dish, or any of that...KJAZZ doesn't even come in that well. So, I guess you could call me a play-off fan. But, as Mark will tell you, I have always been a big Deron Williams fan. He is an excellent player, makes shots, isn't selfish, and when he's interviewed he seems really humble and mild mannered. Also, and these are the 'real' reasons I like him- 1. He has nice tatts

2. He reminds me of KC

I mean, who wouldn't like a guy who is the black version of KC and has nice tatts, come on now! I almost bought a #8 jersey during the play-offs last year...maybe this year.....

GO JAZZ!!

Blessed Day

I had to figure out how to get the photos on here...so read on the hear about the Blessed Day!! :)

Blessed Day

We blessed Noah yesterday. I honestly can't believe we have four boys! I never imagined I would have all boys, but I must say-I love it. People act surprised when I tell them that I'm okay with all boys...first of all, do I have a choice? And second, I really love it. They are so full of life and energy. There is never a dull, or quiet moment at our house! Some people say we're lucky because girls are so moody and emotional. But, I think every family has their moody, emotional kids-boys or girls. We certainly do!

Anyway, It was a wonderful day. I was so happy to have my cousin Paige here. She lives in the Portland area and was here for her sister-in-law's shower so she was able to make it. My Grandma Keime, Uncle Bob, and cousin Anna are from Colorado and there were able to be here, too. And of course my brother, sisters, parents, and Mark's uncle Tim and aunt Sue, sister Jean and her family. Mark's dad was there, but his mom was sick-we missed you Karma!! (Your Potato Salad was yummy! Thanks!)

Another blessing down...wonder if we'll be doing this again some day....

It all comes out in the end

So the colonoscopy went well. The prep was, like Mom said, worse than the actual procedure. I kept thinking, if I throw this stuff up, I have to try to gag it down again!!! Amazingly, I survived a water/Sprite/laxitive diet, working, going to the bathroom every five minutes, and taking care of the kiddos last night, without Mark!!! Let's see him try that!!

We went in this morning, they put some happy juice in an IV and I was out. Next thing I know I hear the nurse telling someone that they had removed two polyps. Wow, I am definitly glad I had it done!!! I don't remember a thing, and I don't think I have slept that well in a long time:). Mark took the day off, so I came home and slept for a few more hours, and now I feel great. So, Mandy, Chris, Carrie, Haley...age 35 is the time to have it done!! Ten years prior to the closest relative (Mom) who had polyps. Mom was 45. I guess the doctor tests the polyps and will send a letter saying they were benign, and I go in again in three years. If they find more, I go in in three more years, if not, five. So, being the oldest, I have undergone the crappy (no pun intended) first, so that all of you may follow my lead...;) Here's to a happy ENDing....

Get it out of your system

So, I was explaining to Devin that I have to go have a colonoscopy done tomorrow morning because we have a history of colon cancer in our family. (The conversations was interupted several times as I ran for the facilities.) After explaining what a colonoscopy is, he asked if he will have to have one. I told him that everyone needs to have one, but not until he is older. He, being too much like his, mother, began to worry and fret, and even cry, at the thought of having a colonoscopy, never mind that it won't happen for over three or four decades!!! I told him not to waste time worrying about something that wasn't going to happen for a long, long time...and that seemed to make him feel a little better. While I was trying to comfort him, I realized that I spend a lot of time worrying about things that I can't control, or shouldn't be worrying so much about. It is a waste of time and energy...something I don't have enough of as it is. So, while I am getting things out of my system, literally, I'll try to get rid of some self-defeating (sounds like Mark) tendancies, too.