At any rate, this is pretty much what we have done for the last couple weeks. It has been fun. I love the fall air and the leaves changing colors. What a great time of year.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Halloween
At any rate, this is pretty much what we have done for the last couple weeks. It has been fun. I love the fall air and the leaves changing colors. What a great time of year.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Carribean Cruise
We were fortunate enough to be able to go on a cruise this last weekend. We went with Nate's company, they paid for everything for Nate (minus $150) and we just had to pay for me. We went with Carnival which is a total party ship. It is the only cruise line I have ever been on but it seemed like everyone was drinking all the time. Especially since Nate's company is a bunch of functional alcoholics. That aside we had a blast. It was so much fun. It was nice to get away and have some time to ourselves. It was a long time to leave Max and we were both VERY anxious to get home to him. Luckily my parents are very close and are more than willing to watch him for us. We are so blessed. They took him Wednesday morning/afternoon and we got home Monday evening so it was about 6 days. They took him to St. George for the weekend and had a great time. Of course the little punk didn't take one nap for them. He did sleep 12 hours every night though. He was in good hands and we are so grateful to them for watching him for us. It is SO nice to be able to leave and not worry about him. I know he'll be fine with them. He did lock himself in the car at Walmart which freaked my mom out a bit. He was only in there for 20 minutes and she was standing next to the car the whole time and he was just in there laughing. Such a little punk. Other then that he did great. It was so fun to see him and see how excited he was to have us home. He has been a mix between really cuddly and loving and throwing tantrums a lot. I can't decide if he is kind of mad at us for leaving or if he is just really tired, either way he is still cute.
So now about the cruise. It was a 4 day cruise (2 days of travel, yuck! Miami is so far away). We left from Miami on Thursday it was supposed to be around 4 p.m but the ship didn't actually set sail until 7:30p.m so engine trouble and then a coast guard inspection. Anyway we sailed through the night and docked at the Key West Friday morning. We were only in Key West for half a day, I wish it would have been longer. Nate and I decided to go fishing while we were there. It wasn't deep sea fishing, just light tackle. I will admit I didn't really want to go, but Nate REALLY wanted to go so I conceded. We had a blast! It was so much fun. I had no idea fishing could be so much fun. We were on a little motor boat with 5 other tourists and the captain. We just went out to sea about 30 minutes out, I don't know how many miles, and started with bottom fishing. I was cutting up chum which involves pulling rotting fish out of the cooler and cutting them up with scissors so the fish will come eat them. I starting cutting really big pieces and they were just floating away so the captain told me to cut them smaller so the fish would eat them. Well in a few minutes there was a big shark cruising around our boat. It was about 7-8 feet. We all decided we wanted to try to catch it so the captain rigged up something that involved half a dead fish on the end of a wire and we tried for a while but the fish weren't biting and the shark was gone so we gave up and started trolling. That means you get a rod throw the end in the water and drive around for a while the line gets pulled out then when it is out far enough(according the captain) we just drive around and wait for a fish to bite. Everyone in the boat caught at least one fish some people caught more. Nate caught about 5 I think. He fed the bait bucket for the next tourists. I only caught one fish which ended up being only 1/2 a fish by the time I got it to the boat. I was reeling it in, apparently not fast enough, and I felt this big tug. I thought I have lost the fish but I kept reeling and sure enough I pulled in 1/2 my fish. The other half got eaten on it's way in. All in all the trip was a success. Everyone on the boat was really cool. We all had a blast. The captain was great. He was this 43 year old guy, who looked about 25, from Brooklyn. He had been in Key West for 15 years with no plans of every leaving. I asked him if he was just permanently on vacation and he said with occasional breaks to go fishing. What a life huh? I could totally see why people do that. I could totally see myself doing that. Joe, I have found your calling in life. I think he does alright too. He said he has a place down in Costa Rica too. He gets paid by his boss and then tips from everyone on the boat. And he gets to fish all day everyday, which is what he loves. He was good too. He is out there everyday and everyday he catches something and not just one or two, enough for everyone on the boat. He knew what he was doing which made it a lot of fun for us. We had so much fun I was tempted to go fishing again in Cozumel.
We didn't though. Instead we went on this excursion called Caverns by Jeep. It wasn't in Cozumel it was in Playa Del Carmen so as soon as the boat got to Cozumel we got on a ferry to the mainland. Once again we were only there for a half a day so our time was really limited. We could only do one thing there. So we talked two ladies that work with Nate into coming with us. I'm not sure they were really excited about it and I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have come if we had actually filled them in on all the details, but they came and we were really glad they did. The deal is, everyone gets a Jeep Wrangler, 4 people to a jeep. Nate drove ours, there were 8 Jeeps total with the 2 tour guides in separate vehicles. We drove as a caravan through the city to this private beach where they fed us lunch and gave us drinks and we had an hour and a half to just enjoy. We were the only people there, 26 of us just hanging out on the beach. It was great. The weather was fantastic, I know most of you would disagree with me but it was overcast and cool but not cold. It was so nice. Not too hot and with only 1.5 hours its not like you can get a lot of sun bathing in. We ate a delicious lunch of beans, rice, chicken, tortillas. We sat on the beach and talked went for a little walk. It was great.
Once our time was up there they got us all back in the jeeps and we were on our way again. This is where we had the most fun. The roads they were taking us on were dirt and very bumpy which by itself isn't very fun. This time it had been raining so all the holes were filled with muddy water, were the 2nd to last Jeep in the caravan, followed only one of the tour guides. We would just wait for all the jeeps to get through the puddles and then Nate would floor it and we would go flying through water splashing everywhere. Now, the Jeep did have a top on it, just canvas, but no side windows just the windshield. So the enhances the effect when there is water flying all around you and dripping in on you from the roof. The Jeep we were is was totally trashed when we got it. No flooring just the metal with holes in it, which proved interesting when we were going through the puddles, poor Helen got a whole lap full of water. There were no nobs for the heat or A/C, no radio, no horn, no rear view mirror, I don't think the lights worked, the clutch was so loose Nate could change gears without even using it. At least the brakes worked. Needless to say we felt no need to worry about the condition of the car as we covered it in mud. We were laughing so hard the people in front of us kept looking to see what we were doing. It was probably about an hour of dirt roads and we laughed our heads off the whole time. It was so great! We were so glad Janice and Helen came with us so we didn't have to worry about having someone we didn't know in the car and having be careful. Plus they were so much fun. It was a blast. When we left the beach they took us to an ancient Mayan cave with a river flowing through it. Helen has bad knees so she wasn't able to enjoy the caves very much and Janice hung out with her. Neither of them wanted to swim anyway. The rest of the group was able to swim in the caves. It is really clean mineral water that is so crystal clear you could see perfectly to the bottom even in the spots were it was 30 feet deep. It was amazing. There was no color to the water so it just looked like air, you would look around the cave and not be able to see where the water started. It was amazing. They took us around and showed us some new stalactites that were only 3oo years old or something like that. There were some Jaguar bones on the bottom and a tunnel that you have to scuba dive because the opening is under water, but it is 1.5 miles long. They said Discovery channel came out a couple years ago and ran a wire through the tunnel so divers wouldn't get lost in it. They said it is also very dangerous. The caves are made of limestone and they collapse sometimes so when you are diving the tunnel you have to be careful because it could cave in on you. The cave we were in was pretty safe, there were pillars of stalactites meeting up with stalagmites which give the cave its support. The water was really cold so we swam around for a while and then I was freezing and we wanted to get back to Helen and Janice so we got out.
On our way back to the cars there is a little picnic area where they give everyone a drink and ask for tips. Nate and I got there first and we were getting our drinks when one of the ladies there showed us a family of Spider Monkeys in the trees right above us. It was a mom, dad and baby. When it was just the 2 of us they just sat there and watched us. I tried to get some pictures of them but they were too far away. Once everyone else started coming up the mom and baby scrambled up to the top of the tree and the dad freaked out. He was trying to get rid of us, he put on a good show. He was yelling and jumping from tree to tree, he ripped a branch of one tree and threw it down. It was cool to see as long as you were standing far enough away. He calmed down eventually.
We left after that and made it back to Cozumel by 8:00pm or so. The ship was leaving at 10:00pm so Nate (under protest) and I went shopping. We really only went into a couple stores and we didn't get very much stuff, just some souvenirs. Then we went back to the ship and ate dinner. So while it said on the itinerary that we would be spending a day in Cozumel we actually only spent about 45 minutes. It was so fun though. I would definately go back.
Every night on the ship we just hung out. It was fun the have it with Nate's company because there were always people we knew wherever we went. We spent most of our nights talking to people. Watching them gamble and/or drink. We went and saw a really bad comedian the 2nd night and that was the only show we saw. I don't think we were drunk enough to enjoy his comedy. It was bad. We kept trying to hang out in the Karaoke lounge but it was too small and really pretty lame so we just wondered around until we found someone interesting to talk too, or something fun to do. I met a lot of people that work for Nextgen, and I would say of all the people we met, Nate and I were the only ones not drinking. It was fun though. Nate's co-workers are all very nice people.
On the last day his company had a big meeting before dinner. One of the ladies, Dottie and her husband Mike are in a band and they brought their guitars with them. So they did an impromtu show for the company meeting. They got a guy that works for Nextgen that plays piano REALLY well, and another lady singing back up. Nate sang lead vocals for one song, the only one he knew. Dottie played bass and Mike guitar. It was a hit. They were actually pretty good. The sound wasnt' great and they had only had an hour to practice together but they still sounded good, and everyone loved it.
So I would say to sum it up we had a great time. The excursions were fantastic we got lucky this year and picked some good ones. The ship was fun, the company was fun. We had a good time. We are SO happy to be home and have Max with us again. He makes us so happy!
So now about the cruise. It was a 4 day cruise (2 days of travel, yuck! Miami is so far away). We left from Miami on Thursday it was supposed to be around 4 p.m but the ship didn't actually set sail until 7:30p.m so engine trouble and then a coast guard inspection. Anyway we sailed through the night and docked at the Key West Friday morning. We were only in Key West for half a day, I wish it would have been longer. Nate and I decided to go fishing while we were there. It wasn't deep sea fishing, just light tackle. I will admit I didn't really want to go, but Nate REALLY wanted to go so I conceded. We had a blast! It was so much fun. I had no idea fishing could be so much fun. We were on a little motor boat with 5 other tourists and the captain. We just went out to sea about 30 minutes out, I don't know how many miles, and started with bottom fishing. I was cutting up chum which involves pulling rotting fish out of the cooler and cutting them up with scissors so the fish will come eat them. I starting cutting really big pieces and they were just floating away so the captain told me to cut them smaller so the fish would eat them. Well in a few minutes there was a big shark cruising around our boat. It was about 7-8 feet. We all decided we wanted to try to catch it so the captain rigged up something that involved half a dead fish on the end of a wire and we tried for a while but the fish weren't biting and the shark was gone so we gave up and started trolling. That means you get a rod throw the end in the water and drive around for a while the line gets pulled out then when it is out far enough(according the captain) we just drive around and wait for a fish to bite. Everyone in the boat caught at least one fish some people caught more. Nate caught about 5 I think. He fed the bait bucket for the next tourists. I only caught one fish which ended up being only 1/2 a fish by the time I got it to the boat. I was reeling it in, apparently not fast enough, and I felt this big tug. I thought I have lost the fish but I kept reeling and sure enough I pulled in 1/2 my fish. The other half got eaten on it's way in. All in all the trip was a success. Everyone on the boat was really cool. We all had a blast. The captain was great. He was this 43 year old guy, who looked about 25, from Brooklyn. He had been in Key West for 15 years with no plans of every leaving. I asked him if he was just permanently on vacation and he said with occasional breaks to go fishing. What a life huh? I could totally see why people do that. I could totally see myself doing that. Joe, I have found your calling in life. I think he does alright too. He said he has a place down in Costa Rica too. He gets paid by his boss and then tips from everyone on the boat. And he gets to fish all day everyday, which is what he loves. He was good too. He is out there everyday and everyday he catches something and not just one or two, enough for everyone on the boat. He knew what he was doing which made it a lot of fun for us. We had so much fun I was tempted to go fishing again in Cozumel.
We didn't though. Instead we went on this excursion called Caverns by Jeep. It wasn't in Cozumel it was in Playa Del Carmen so as soon as the boat got to Cozumel we got on a ferry to the mainland. Once again we were only there for a half a day so our time was really limited. We could only do one thing there. So we talked two ladies that work with Nate into coming with us. I'm not sure they were really excited about it and I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have come if we had actually filled them in on all the details, but they came and we were really glad they did. The deal is, everyone gets a Jeep Wrangler, 4 people to a jeep. Nate drove ours, there were 8 Jeeps total with the 2 tour guides in separate vehicles. We drove as a caravan through the city to this private beach where they fed us lunch and gave us drinks and we had an hour and a half to just enjoy. We were the only people there, 26 of us just hanging out on the beach. It was great. The weather was fantastic, I know most of you would disagree with me but it was overcast and cool but not cold. It was so nice. Not too hot and with only 1.5 hours its not like you can get a lot of sun bathing in. We ate a delicious lunch of beans, rice, chicken, tortillas. We sat on the beach and talked went for a little walk. It was great.
Once our time was up there they got us all back in the jeeps and we were on our way again. This is where we had the most fun. The roads they were taking us on were dirt and very bumpy which by itself isn't very fun. This time it had been raining so all the holes were filled with muddy water, were the 2nd to last Jeep in the caravan, followed only one of the tour guides. We would just wait for all the jeeps to get through the puddles and then Nate would floor it and we would go flying through water splashing everywhere. Now, the Jeep did have a top on it, just canvas, but no side windows just the windshield. So the enhances the effect when there is water flying all around you and dripping in on you from the roof. The Jeep we were is was totally trashed when we got it. No flooring just the metal with holes in it, which proved interesting when we were going through the puddles, poor Helen got a whole lap full of water. There were no nobs for the heat or A/C, no radio, no horn, no rear view mirror, I don't think the lights worked, the clutch was so loose Nate could change gears without even using it. At least the brakes worked. Needless to say we felt no need to worry about the condition of the car as we covered it in mud. We were laughing so hard the people in front of us kept looking to see what we were doing. It was probably about an hour of dirt roads and we laughed our heads off the whole time. It was so great! We were so glad Janice and Helen came with us so we didn't have to worry about having someone we didn't know in the car and having be careful. Plus they were so much fun. It was a blast. When we left the beach they took us to an ancient Mayan cave with a river flowing through it. Helen has bad knees so she wasn't able to enjoy the caves very much and Janice hung out with her. Neither of them wanted to swim anyway. The rest of the group was able to swim in the caves. It is really clean mineral water that is so crystal clear you could see perfectly to the bottom even in the spots were it was 30 feet deep. It was amazing. There was no color to the water so it just looked like air, you would look around the cave and not be able to see where the water started. It was amazing. They took us around and showed us some new stalactites that were only 3oo years old or something like that. There were some Jaguar bones on the bottom and a tunnel that you have to scuba dive because the opening is under water, but it is 1.5 miles long. They said Discovery channel came out a couple years ago and ran a wire through the tunnel so divers wouldn't get lost in it. They said it is also very dangerous. The caves are made of limestone and they collapse sometimes so when you are diving the tunnel you have to be careful because it could cave in on you. The cave we were in was pretty safe, there were pillars of stalactites meeting up with stalagmites which give the cave its support. The water was really cold so we swam around for a while and then I was freezing and we wanted to get back to Helen and Janice so we got out.
On our way back to the cars there is a little picnic area where they give everyone a drink and ask for tips. Nate and I got there first and we were getting our drinks when one of the ladies there showed us a family of Spider Monkeys in the trees right above us. It was a mom, dad and baby. When it was just the 2 of us they just sat there and watched us. I tried to get some pictures of them but they were too far away. Once everyone else started coming up the mom and baby scrambled up to the top of the tree and the dad freaked out. He was trying to get rid of us, he put on a good show. He was yelling and jumping from tree to tree, he ripped a branch of one tree and threw it down. It was cool to see as long as you were standing far enough away. He calmed down eventually.
We left after that and made it back to Cozumel by 8:00pm or so. The ship was leaving at 10:00pm so Nate (under protest) and I went shopping. We really only went into a couple stores and we didn't get very much stuff, just some souvenirs. Then we went back to the ship and ate dinner. So while it said on the itinerary that we would be spending a day in Cozumel we actually only spent about 45 minutes. It was so fun though. I would definately go back.
Every night on the ship we just hung out. It was fun the have it with Nate's company because there were always people we knew wherever we went. We spent most of our nights talking to people. Watching them gamble and/or drink. We went and saw a really bad comedian the 2nd night and that was the only show we saw. I don't think we were drunk enough to enjoy his comedy. It was bad. We kept trying to hang out in the Karaoke lounge but it was too small and really pretty lame so we just wondered around until we found someone interesting to talk too, or something fun to do. I met a lot of people that work for Nextgen, and I would say of all the people we met, Nate and I were the only ones not drinking. It was fun though. Nate's co-workers are all very nice people.
On the last day his company had a big meeting before dinner. One of the ladies, Dottie and her husband Mike are in a band and they brought their guitars with them. So they did an impromtu show for the company meeting. They got a guy that works for Nextgen that plays piano REALLY well, and another lady singing back up. Nate sang lead vocals for one song, the only one he knew. Dottie played bass and Mike guitar. It was a hit. They were actually pretty good. The sound wasnt' great and they had only had an hour to practice together but they still sounded good, and everyone loved it.
So I would say to sum it up we had a great time. The excursions were fantastic we got lucky this year and picked some good ones. The ship was fun, the company was fun. We had a good time. We are SO happy to be home and have Max with us again. He makes us so happy!
Monday, September 15, 2008
A Memo from Nate
This evening I'm typing on behalf of all those that have married above themselves. (So pretty much any man that has married a woman.)
Occasionally when mired down in the mind-numbingly mundane routine of mouse clicking my way to the next paycheck, I will surface from the sea of ones and zeros and think just how lucky I am to have met my wife.
A great scoutmaster once told me that you should always leave a campsite better than you found it...This is practical advice that my wife has taken to a celestialized level. She always leaves ANY place better than she found it. I'm often embarrassed when I arrive at a family or social event without my wife and parents/siblings/life-long friends will forgo the usual pleasantries toward me for the expected question..."Where's Maria?" Make no mistake about this. They do not ask this question to be polite. (The subtext here is less than subtle. They are saying "Why do you even bother to show up without the person that we've all been waiting for you to marry to justify the hundreds of hours we've wasted on you.) People look forward to seeing her like an amateur chili judge looks forward to cool liquid.
I can think of no better compliment to give my wife than to say that children adore her. They are drawn to her as powerfully as an appropriately powerful metaphor is eluding me right now. I see pictures of the Savior with children gathered around him and I imagine that these little ones feel something of His love in Maria's presence. My son is a true "Mama's boy". I have a perfectly goofy smile on my face as I type this because I love how much she loves our son.
I guess our relationship is a bit of a paradox. When I compare myself to my beautiful, charitable, kind, athletic, loving wife...you could say that I've been left wanting (That's the nicest way I could think to put that). Yet she makes me feel like I'm the best version of Nate possible. Maybe I'm just "exceptional by association".
Most people that will take the time to read this will undoubtedly (and correctly) point out that I have fallen well short of the minimum standard adjective requirement to describe how wonderful Maria is. I just wanted to let her and y'all know that I know that.
Occasionally when mired down in the mind-numbingly mundane routine of mouse clicking my way to the next paycheck, I will surface from the sea of ones and zeros and think just how lucky I am to have met my wife.
A great scoutmaster once told me that you should always leave a campsite better than you found it...This is practical advice that my wife has taken to a celestialized level. She always leaves ANY place better than she found it. I'm often embarrassed when I arrive at a family or social event without my wife and parents/siblings/life-long friends will forgo the usual pleasantries toward me for the expected question..."Where's Maria?" Make no mistake about this. They do not ask this question to be polite. (The subtext here is less than subtle. They are saying "Why do you even bother to show up without the person that we've all been waiting for you to marry to justify the hundreds of hours we've wasted on you.) People look forward to seeing her like an amateur chili judge looks forward to cool liquid.
I can think of no better compliment to give my wife than to say that children adore her. They are drawn to her as powerfully as an appropriately powerful metaphor is eluding me right now. I see pictures of the Savior with children gathered around him and I imagine that these little ones feel something of His love in Maria's presence. My son is a true "Mama's boy". I have a perfectly goofy smile on my face as I type this because I love how much she loves our son.
I guess our relationship is a bit of a paradox. When I compare myself to my beautiful, charitable, kind, athletic, loving wife...you could say that I've been left wanting (That's the nicest way I could think to put that). Yet she makes me feel like I'm the best version of Nate possible. Maybe I'm just "exceptional by association".
Most people that will take the time to read this will undoubtedly (and correctly) point out that I have fallen well short of the minimum standard adjective requirement to describe how wonderful Maria is. I just wanted to let her and y'all know that I know that.
Friday, August 22, 2008
11 years ago...
Well, it is hard for me to believe but it has been 11 years since my sister passed away. It seems like so long ago to me. I can't believe how much has happened since then. I was 15 and she was 16. We were best friends. We had all the same friends, interests, we spent our spare time together. I was getting ready to start High School (10th grade). It was a great time in my life. I was so happy. She got sick one day and never got better. I remember that day so clearly, I don't think I will ever forget it. My brother and I were working together as lifeguards and had been to a meeting that morning. We went straight to the hospital after. She was in a medically induced coma for comfort and had been for a few days. The doctors were working on her. It wasn't looking good. We waited all day long. In the early evening hours the doctors were on their last resort surgery. By this time there were several of our family and close friends there. We filled the waiting room and spilled over into the hall. My uncle offered to buy us all (my siblings) dinner so we went to the cafeteria and felt a little light hearted and hopeful. As soon as we had gotten our food someone came and got us. When we got up stairs my parents were in a seperate room with just an intimate few people. The doctor came in and told us that they had tried everything and she didn't make it. The room closed in around me. I was heartbroken. How could this be? She was so young. She still had so much to do. I still needed her so much. How could I lose my best friend. All I could hear was sorrow and pain. In that little room we all ached together. That is an experience that you never forget.
The next year was the longest year of my life. I started high school 3 days later. I just went through school in a daze. I didn't make many friends. I didn't want to make many friends. I had a few very good, close friends who had been through this with me. How could anyone else understand. I cried a lot. I spent a lot time in my room alone. I didn't talk much. I didn't have much to say.
Since then I have missed her so much. I have done so much that I would have wanted her to share with me. I had my first boyfriend, my first kiss. I graduated from high school. I went to college. I dated a lot. I got into nursing school and then graduated. I met and married the most incredible man I know. I have been happily married for 5 years now. I have a beautiful son that makes me so happy. I have grown and changed and learned so much. I wish I could share my life with her. I wish I could call her up on the phone and just talk to her. I wish we could raise our children together. I wish for time and memories that we missed out on.
I am surprised sometimes how much I am still affected by it. Time does help but the pain never really goes away. It seems that every year, August is a hard month for me and I can never figure out why until it gets to be the 22nd and I realize how sad I am.
There is a moral to the story. Cherish the time you have. Love the people you love and let them know, often. You never know how much time you will have together and there is nothing worse then not getting the chance to say something you wish you could have said. Life is hard sometimes I know. It is also really good sometimes. If you can remember the good things and forget the bad things, you will be happier. Enjoy the little things. The precious hugs and kisses from your little ones. The times when the person you want to share the rest of you life with looks you in the eyes and tells you how much they love you. The funny things that happen. The lessons you learn. The challenging times that make you stronger and better. Remember that we don't get to choose when our time is up. We just have to make the best of the time that we have.
As for me, I LOVE my life. I have the worlds best husband. I can't imagine what I would do without him. He is so loving and understanding. He truly wants me to be happy and he works hard at making that a reality. I have a the cutest little boy in the whole world. Yes, I am totally biased but it's true. He is such a good boy. He makes me laugh so hard. He is so smart and so sweet. He loves me and loves his daddy and loves to get hugs and kisses. He is so sweet and innocent. I am so lucky to have this perfect little family. I have the best parents ever. My brothers and sisters are great, we are close and we love to get together. I have the best in-laws ever. I think all the time about how blessed I am to have been given such a great family and then I married into an equally great family. I have wonderful friends. I love them all so much. Most of all I have the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I know that He loves me and watches over me. I know that because of Him I can see my sister and all of the people that I love again. I know that this life is hard but there is peace and comfort through Him, and a path to eternal happiness.
The next year was the longest year of my life. I started high school 3 days later. I just went through school in a daze. I didn't make many friends. I didn't want to make many friends. I had a few very good, close friends who had been through this with me. How could anyone else understand. I cried a lot. I spent a lot time in my room alone. I didn't talk much. I didn't have much to say.
Since then I have missed her so much. I have done so much that I would have wanted her to share with me. I had my first boyfriend, my first kiss. I graduated from high school. I went to college. I dated a lot. I got into nursing school and then graduated. I met and married the most incredible man I know. I have been happily married for 5 years now. I have a beautiful son that makes me so happy. I have grown and changed and learned so much. I wish I could share my life with her. I wish I could call her up on the phone and just talk to her. I wish we could raise our children together. I wish for time and memories that we missed out on.
I am surprised sometimes how much I am still affected by it. Time does help but the pain never really goes away. It seems that every year, August is a hard month for me and I can never figure out why until it gets to be the 22nd and I realize how sad I am.
There is a moral to the story. Cherish the time you have. Love the people you love and let them know, often. You never know how much time you will have together and there is nothing worse then not getting the chance to say something you wish you could have said. Life is hard sometimes I know. It is also really good sometimes. If you can remember the good things and forget the bad things, you will be happier. Enjoy the little things. The precious hugs and kisses from your little ones. The times when the person you want to share the rest of you life with looks you in the eyes and tells you how much they love you. The funny things that happen. The lessons you learn. The challenging times that make you stronger and better. Remember that we don't get to choose when our time is up. We just have to make the best of the time that we have.
As for me, I LOVE my life. I have the worlds best husband. I can't imagine what I would do without him. He is so loving and understanding. He truly wants me to be happy and he works hard at making that a reality. I have a the cutest little boy in the whole world. Yes, I am totally biased but it's true. He is such a good boy. He makes me laugh so hard. He is so smart and so sweet. He loves me and loves his daddy and loves to get hugs and kisses. He is so sweet and innocent. I am so lucky to have this perfect little family. I have the best parents ever. My brothers and sisters are great, we are close and we love to get together. I have the best in-laws ever. I think all the time about how blessed I am to have been given such a great family and then I married into an equally great family. I have wonderful friends. I love them all so much. Most of all I have the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I know that He loves me and watches over me. I know that because of Him I can see my sister and all of the people that I love again. I know that this life is hard but there is peace and comfort through Him, and a path to eternal happiness.
200 things...
I've italicized the ones I've done.
1. Touched an iceberg
2. Slept under the stars
3. Been a part of a hockey fight
4. Changed a baby’s diaper
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Swam with wild dolphins
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a tarantula
10. Said “I love you” and meant it (Lots)
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise
15. Seen the Northern Lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Bet on a winning horse
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Taken an ice cold bath
28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Ridden a roller coaster
31. Hit a home run
32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
33. Adopted an accent for fun
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment (most of the time)
36. Loved your job 90% of the time
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Watched wild whales
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach
41. Gone sky diving
42. Visited Ireland
43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited India
45. Bench-pressed your own weight (almost, in High School. I was a lot stronger then)
46. Milked a cow
47. Alphabetized your personal files
48. Ever worn a superhero costume
49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day
51. Gone scuba diving
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Done something you should regret, but don’t
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Been in a movie (yeah Gangrene Film Festival)
60. Gone without food for 3 days (are you kidding, I can't even go 3 hours)
61. Made cookies from scratch
62. Won first prize in a costume contest
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Been in a combat zone
65. Spoken more than one language fluently
66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone
67. Bounced a check
68. Read - and understood - your credit report
69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy ( do books count?)
70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did
71. Called or written your Congress person
72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
74. Helped an animal give birth
75. Been fired or laid off from a job
76. Won money
77. Broken a bone (my pinky toe)
78. Ridden a motorcycle
79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph
80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing
82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
83. Eaten Sushi(regularly)
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read The Bible cover to cover
86. Changed someone’s mind about something you care deeply about
87. Gotten someone fired for their actions
88. Gone back to school
89. Changed your name
90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands
91. Eaten fried green tomatoes
92. Read The Iliad
93. Taught yourself an art from scratch
94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
97. Been elected to public office
98. Thought to yourself that you’re living your dream
99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn’t know you
101. Had a booth at a street fair
102. Dyed your hair
103. Been a DJ
104. Rocked a baby to sleep
105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all four
106. Raked your carpet
107. Brought out the best in people
108. Brought out the worst in people
109. Worn a mood ring
110. Ridden a horse
111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap (I've always wanted too)
112. Cooked a dish where four or more people asked for the recipe
113. Buried a child
114. Gone to a Broadway (or equivalent to your country) play
115. Been inside the pyramids
116. Shot a basketball into a basket
117. Danced at a disco
118. Played in a band
119. Shot a bird
120. Gone to an arboretum
121. Tutored someone
122. Ridden a train
123. Brought an old fad back into style
124. Eaten caviar
125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need
126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant
127. Published a book
128. Pieced a quilt
129. Lived in an historic place
130. Acted in a play or on stage (kind of)
131. Asked for a raise
132. Made a hole-in-one
133. Gone deep sea fishing
134. Gone roller skating
135. Run a marathon
136. Learned to surf
137. Invented something
138. Flown first class (Its GREAT)
139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite
140. Flown in a helicopter
141. Visited Africa
142. Sang a solo
143. Gone spelunking
144. Learned how to take a compliment
145. Written a love-story
146. Seen Michelangelo’s David
147. Had your portrait painted
148. Written a fan letter
149. Spent the night in something haunted
150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane
151. Run away
152. Learned to juggle
153. Been a boss
154. Sat on a jury
155. Lied about your weight
156. Gone on a diet (see #60)
157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget
158. Written a poem
159. Carried your lunch in a lunchbox
160. Gotten food poisoning
161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission
162. Hiked
163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks
164. Gone to the opera
165. Gotten a letter from someone famous
166. Worn knickers
167. Ridden in a limousine
168. Attended the Olympics (SLC 2002)
169. Can hula or waltz
170. Read Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books
171. Been stuck in an elevator
172. Had a revelatory dream
173. Thought you might crash in an airplane
174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert
175. Saved someone’s life
176. Eaten raw whale
177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint
178. Laughed till your side hurt
179. Straddled the equator
180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing
181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival
182. Sent a message in a bottle
183. Spent the night in a hostel
184. Been a cashier
185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
186. Joined a union
187. Donated blood or plasma
188. Built a campfire
189. Kept a blog
190. Had hives
191. Worn custom made shoes or boots
192. Made a PowerPoint presentation
193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course
194. Served at a soup kitchen
195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube
196. Know CPR
197. Ridden in or owned a convertible
198. Found a long lost friend
199. Helped solve a crime
200. Worked as a dog catcher
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Brian Regan
We went to see Brian Regan last night. It was hilarious. We went with Nate's brother Wayne and his wife Yvette, thanks again guys! It was at Thanksgiving Point. It was beautiful. We got there early and put our blankets out on the lawn and then walked around the gardens. I had never been there before, it was gorgeous. I would love to go there again. Anyway, if you don't know who he is he's very funny and very clean. It was a great show, we laughed really hard all night. He had a guy named Kermet Apio open for him. He was really funny too. We had a great time. Here are a few clips for your enjoyment.
This is one is a promo video but it has some pretty funny bits in it if you can get through the cheesy quotes.Here are some pictures of the gardens. They are so pretty.
Brothers
Waiting for the show to start
Wayne and Yvette
Our View of the stage
Pictures of the gardens
This is one is a promo video but it has some pretty funny bits in it if you can get through the cheesy quotes.Here are some pictures of the gardens. They are so pretty.
Brothers
Waiting for the show to start
Wayne and Yvette
Our View of the stage
Pictures of the gardens
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
The Top 10
Hello all of my blogging friends. I am back. I can't believe it has been almost 2 months since I have posted anything. I can't believe how fast my life is flying by. Max is getting so big, the summer is half over already, I feel like I have missed it. Every now and then I just get in this kind of hermit mode and then I come out of it and realize that a lot of time has passed and I have really missed my friends. A lot has happened since I posted last but I will just give you the highlights.
1-Max is in nursery now ( has been for about 2 months). It is GREAT!!! He has his bad days but he is usually good about it. He plays and has fun and is always really happy to see us when we pick him up. It has been so nice to actually be able to attend Relief Society and Sunday School. What a great thing nursery is.
2-We ran a race in Rexburg on June 14th. It was a lot of fun even though it was REALLY hilly and Nate and I only did the 10K (6.2 miles). Jared, my brother, did the half marathon (13.1 miles). I actually got him to sign up for the half marathon because I was going to run it too and we did about half of our training together. Come the first of May I started having trouble with my knees and ankles. I bought new shoes and that helped my knees but my ankles never got better so I opted to do the 10K instead. Poor Jared ran the half by himself (not that we would have been running the same pace) and he did GREAT!! It is a pretty hard course it starts going up hill around mile 6 and stops around mile 10.5 so that is pretty brutal. Jared rocked a 2 hours and 4 minutes. Way to go Jay! Nate and I ran together and came in at 1 hour and 13 minutes. Not a great time but we feel pretty good about it. It was fun to run together and Max was waiting at the finish line for us. Nate's extended family is from that area so he had some cousins running the race as well which was fun. It was a good weekend.
3-We went to Arizona to visit Nate's parents. They live in Surprise AZ which is just northwest of Phoenix. It is really hot down there in the summer time. Max and I went down on the Tuesday the 17th and Nate came in on Friday morning. We all left sunday night so it was a pretty good visit for us. During the week I was getting Max out of bed at 5:45am so we could go for a walk with Grandpa Peck before it was too hot. It was still 90+ degrees that early and rapidly warming up. It was so bright I had to wear sunglasses. I was crazy to me, but we had fun. Max loved our morning walks he would just sit in his stroller and look around, he was really good. The real challenge was the rest of the day when he wanted to go outside everytime he saw the door. I would give in every now and then and take him outside and he wouldn't last very long ( it was 112-115 degrees)but he would always forget and want to go outside again. It was great to spend some time with Grandma and Grandpa Peck. They officially started a mission on June 23rd. It is a local mission. They are working in the Phoenix mission office. They are really liking it and working closely with the missionaries which is great. Thanks for setting the example for us, we love you guys.
4-Nate has been home since we got back from Phoenix which has been great. His travel is going to go crazy in August and last for a while so it has been nice to have home. Max really loves his daddy. He prefers him to almost anyone else. Which is great for me and a little bit hard for Nate during the day when he is working from home and Max just wants to play with him. It is going to be really hard on all of us when he starts traveling again the end of July.
5-Max has learned how to open doors. He can open all the doors in our house now. Which is good because he likes to open and close doors A LOT. He plays that game about 10 times a day. It is nice that I don't have to stand at the door and open it for him anymore. It is not so good because he can get outside and into the bathrooms whenever he wants now. We usually keep all the outside doors locked but it is more of a pain to keep the bathroom doors locked. We are adjusting.
6-We ran the Kaysville 4th of July 5K fun run last friday. It was a lot of fun (that's the name of the run). We brought Max with us and he had a great time, even though he was really tired he was really good about it. I made Nate push him the whole way, it worked out great for me. We also watched the Kaysville parade and the fireworks show that night. It was a really good day. We had a great time, thanks to the Nybo's for letting us tag along on their family festivities all day. We love you guys. Max learned to love candy at the parade and really loved the fireworks. As soon as the show ended he wanted it "AGAIN". It was almost a melt down but we were able to distract him.
7-Max is now counting to 10. He just started doing it on the 4th. We were driving home from the run and he was in the backseat counting all by himself. Totally unprompted. He started only counting to 8 and calling it 18 (he really likes 18), since then he has corrected 8 and added 9 and 10. He is a genius I'm telling you. I don't know where he gets this stuff, he just picks it up. I'm not taking any credit for it. It wasn't anything I've done I don't think. He just really pays attention to things. He talks like crazy and is putting 2 words together all the time now. He can pretty much say everything he wants too. Which is great but he can't really express himself yet which is hard because I expect him too because he is so smart. I have to remind myself he is only 1.5.
8-My brother Rich and his family came into town the end of June. He just finished his transitional year and is starting with the Air Force as a flight surgeon. He had some time off before he had to report for duty so they came out here from South Dakota where they will be stationed for the next 3 years. It was great to see them and get to spend some time with their adorable kids. Max really likes playing with his cousins and he got to spend a lot of time with them while they were here. I have some cute pictures I will post soon of their trip. We pretty much got together every day with them. It was a lot of fun. It was great to see you guys. We love you. Can't wait to come visit you.
9-Nate has lost 40+ pounds since the first of the year. He is really dedicated and has been doing great. Way to go Babe. You are amazing. I wish I had your will power and determination.
10-On a more sober note, I had a miscarriage last week. I was about 11 weeks along. We were really excited about being pregnant but things hadn't been feeling right for a couple weeks. When we went into the doctor on July 3rd there was no heartbeat and the ultrasound was a for sure thing, I was pregnant with just a mass of cells. I miscarried that week and went back in to the doctor on the 10th and it was over pretty much. I have been not feeling well at all since about the middle of May (which is part of the reason I have been a hermit) but I feel much better now. I am ok with the whole thing now. I was really upset when we first found out but I think it is for the best. We are excited to try again. Sorry to end on such a sad note, I guess there is no real good way to say that. I just want to thank my Parents and family and Nate's parents for their love and support and prayers. I don't know what we would do without you guys.
That is pretty much all we have been up to. Things are going really well, and I am excited to be a part of your lives again (or atleast feel like I am through your blogs). I will post some pictures soon.
1-Max is in nursery now ( has been for about 2 months). It is GREAT!!! He has his bad days but he is usually good about it. He plays and has fun and is always really happy to see us when we pick him up. It has been so nice to actually be able to attend Relief Society and Sunday School. What a great thing nursery is.
2-We ran a race in Rexburg on June 14th. It was a lot of fun even though it was REALLY hilly and Nate and I only did the 10K (6.2 miles). Jared, my brother, did the half marathon (13.1 miles). I actually got him to sign up for the half marathon because I was going to run it too and we did about half of our training together. Come the first of May I started having trouble with my knees and ankles. I bought new shoes and that helped my knees but my ankles never got better so I opted to do the 10K instead. Poor Jared ran the half by himself (not that we would have been running the same pace) and he did GREAT!! It is a pretty hard course it starts going up hill around mile 6 and stops around mile 10.5 so that is pretty brutal. Jared rocked a 2 hours and 4 minutes. Way to go Jay! Nate and I ran together and came in at 1 hour and 13 minutes. Not a great time but we feel pretty good about it. It was fun to run together and Max was waiting at the finish line for us. Nate's extended family is from that area so he had some cousins running the race as well which was fun. It was a good weekend.
3-We went to Arizona to visit Nate's parents. They live in Surprise AZ which is just northwest of Phoenix. It is really hot down there in the summer time. Max and I went down on the Tuesday the 17th and Nate came in on Friday morning. We all left sunday night so it was a pretty good visit for us. During the week I was getting Max out of bed at 5:45am so we could go for a walk with Grandpa Peck before it was too hot. It was still 90+ degrees that early and rapidly warming up. It was so bright I had to wear sunglasses. I was crazy to me, but we had fun. Max loved our morning walks he would just sit in his stroller and look around, he was really good. The real challenge was the rest of the day when he wanted to go outside everytime he saw the door. I would give in every now and then and take him outside and he wouldn't last very long ( it was 112-115 degrees)but he would always forget and want to go outside again. It was great to spend some time with Grandma and Grandpa Peck. They officially started a mission on June 23rd. It is a local mission. They are working in the Phoenix mission office. They are really liking it and working closely with the missionaries which is great. Thanks for setting the example for us, we love you guys.
4-Nate has been home since we got back from Phoenix which has been great. His travel is going to go crazy in August and last for a while so it has been nice to have home. Max really loves his daddy. He prefers him to almost anyone else. Which is great for me and a little bit hard for Nate during the day when he is working from home and Max just wants to play with him. It is going to be really hard on all of us when he starts traveling again the end of July.
5-Max has learned how to open doors. He can open all the doors in our house now. Which is good because he likes to open and close doors A LOT. He plays that game about 10 times a day. It is nice that I don't have to stand at the door and open it for him anymore. It is not so good because he can get outside and into the bathrooms whenever he wants now. We usually keep all the outside doors locked but it is more of a pain to keep the bathroom doors locked. We are adjusting.
6-We ran the Kaysville 4th of July 5K fun run last friday. It was a lot of fun (that's the name of the run). We brought Max with us and he had a great time, even though he was really tired he was really good about it. I made Nate push him the whole way, it worked out great for me. We also watched the Kaysville parade and the fireworks show that night. It was a really good day. We had a great time, thanks to the Nybo's for letting us tag along on their family festivities all day. We love you guys. Max learned to love candy at the parade and really loved the fireworks. As soon as the show ended he wanted it "AGAIN". It was almost a melt down but we were able to distract him.
7-Max is now counting to 10. He just started doing it on the 4th. We were driving home from the run and he was in the backseat counting all by himself. Totally unprompted. He started only counting to 8 and calling it 18 (he really likes 18), since then he has corrected 8 and added 9 and 10. He is a genius I'm telling you. I don't know where he gets this stuff, he just picks it up. I'm not taking any credit for it. It wasn't anything I've done I don't think. He just really pays attention to things. He talks like crazy and is putting 2 words together all the time now. He can pretty much say everything he wants too. Which is great but he can't really express himself yet which is hard because I expect him too because he is so smart. I have to remind myself he is only 1.5.
8-My brother Rich and his family came into town the end of June. He just finished his transitional year and is starting with the Air Force as a flight surgeon. He had some time off before he had to report for duty so they came out here from South Dakota where they will be stationed for the next 3 years. It was great to see them and get to spend some time with their adorable kids. Max really likes playing with his cousins and he got to spend a lot of time with them while they were here. I have some cute pictures I will post soon of their trip. We pretty much got together every day with them. It was a lot of fun. It was great to see you guys. We love you. Can't wait to come visit you.
9-Nate has lost 40+ pounds since the first of the year. He is really dedicated and has been doing great. Way to go Babe. You are amazing. I wish I had your will power and determination.
10-On a more sober note, I had a miscarriage last week. I was about 11 weeks along. We were really excited about being pregnant but things hadn't been feeling right for a couple weeks. When we went into the doctor on July 3rd there was no heartbeat and the ultrasound was a for sure thing, I was pregnant with just a mass of cells. I miscarried that week and went back in to the doctor on the 10th and it was over pretty much. I have been not feeling well at all since about the middle of May (which is part of the reason I have been a hermit) but I feel much better now. I am ok with the whole thing now. I was really upset when we first found out but I think it is for the best. We are excited to try again. Sorry to end on such a sad note, I guess there is no real good way to say that. I just want to thank my Parents and family and Nate's parents for their love and support and prayers. I don't know what we would do without you guys.
That is pretty much all we have been up to. Things are going really well, and I am excited to be a part of your lives again (or atleast feel like I am through your blogs). I will post some pictures soon.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Random Pictures
These are an accumulation of all the pictures that I haven't posted yet. They are pretty random, but I think, pretty cute. Enjoy!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
MUSIC
So I have a son who has developed a very definite taste in music. For the most part it is music that I like, luckily. However the music video on Cinderella is a little bit too much sometimes, especially after the 5th or 10th time watching it. So, as many of you may know, Nate is in a band. Yes, I know my 35 year old husband is in a band. He loves it and they are actually really good. So they have a pirate album, CD of pirate music, out called "Rust Monster" (you can check it out at www.gangreneproductions.com ). I had it in the car a couple weeks ago and Max LOVED it! We started out listening to one song over and over and over for several days. We then moved on to another song, and another, and another, etc. I have tried to just not turn on the music when we get in the car, I've tried to turn on other music, I've tried to reason with him (he's 18 months old), I've tried to distract him with food and drinks and toys and other people in the car. Nothing has worked. He cries, he throws things, he screams "MIMI" (music) and I always eventually give in. Don't get me wrong it is good music I think, I just can't take it anymore.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Catching up
Sometimes I feel like I am always catching up. I won't bore you with too many of the details I would like to give you some of the highlights of the last 3 weeks though.
1) My birthday was GREAT!! We stayed at the Airport Hilton in SLC, thanks to Nate's Marriot points. We ate at MacCool's. An excellent Irish restaurant in Layton. It is so good, I have never had anything I don't like and I've never been with anyone who did. The service is great, you never have to wait to get seated, even on Valentine's Day. We love it! Anyway, we did that Friday night, we got to the Hotel late and Nate totally crashed. He had been up all night (literally he didn't sleep a wink the night before thanks to W.O.W and Jason Wheeler). So much for our romantic get away. Saturday morning we woke up late, got ready went to Red Rock Brewery for lunch. I got the vegetarian roulade. I have been craving it for about a year now. It was totally worth it. So good. We then went to see "The Producers" at the Pioneer Theatre Company. It was SO funny. It's by Mel Brooks so if you don't appreciate a little (or a lot) of crude humor I wouldn't recommend it. Nate and I laughed until it hurt. Some of the stuff they pull off is amazing. Sometimes I was totally shocked but couldn't stop laughing. Let me just say this, there is a point in the show where a girl walks out wearing swastica pasties that are spinning. I'll leave it at that. That night we did some shopping at the Gateway and ate at a sports bar. It was great! We slept in Sunday morning and came home and picked up Max from my mom. Thanks mom for watching him for us. It was a great gift. That night my mom made dinner for my birthday as if she hadn't already done enough. The whole family came (minus Rich and Juli and kids). It was BethAnne's boyfriend's daughter's birthday that day so they brought her up and we had a little celebration for her too. She got presents and a cake and she played with the kids, I think she had a good time. Thanks Mom, Your the best!
2) Nate's parents stayed with us last week. It was great to see them. We have seen them more since they moved to the states but a couple times a year just isn't enough still. It was so nice to have them. They are such great house guests and so much fun. We went shopping (mom and I), we hung up some drapes (Thanks Dad), we went for walks with Max, we sat around and talked, we stayed up late and got up early. It was a pretty fun week. They were actually going to stay the week before and be in Boise last week, but they heard that Nate was going to be in town last week so they switched their plans which worked out really well since Max was sick all week anyway. They got spend time with Nate and Max when he was healthy. Nate was really happy to have some time with them. He still had to work during the day which was really hard since he works from home and we were all there talking and laughing and having a good time and he was stuck in his office. Oh well, you can't have everything. It looks like they aren't going to be able to come back for about 18 months since they will be getting a mission call here pretty soon. Love you guys!
3) We did the race for the cure on the 10th (Saturday). It ended up being more then a little controversial at my house. We did it anyway. I really think it is for a good cause, even if it is a misnomer and only a quarter of the money (or less) goes to actually finding a cure and most of it goes to early detection, treatment and education. And even if they do donate some of their money to the Gay and Lesbian foundation. I think cancer sucks! Wouldn't you say so Kate. And any foundation that is doing something to make a difference for all the people out there who get it is doing a good thing and I will support it. So we did the Race For the Cure. I tell you I have never seen so many people at a race before. I haven't run very many races and not many really big ones but there were a lot of people there. I was running to the finish line and there was still a whole street full of people who were just barely starting. It was crazy. I loved it! I love all the energy of so many people doing something together. We ran with Max. Well, Nate ran with Max. I think Max had a good time, he likes to have people around. He wanted to get out of the stroller after sitting at the finish line for 45 minutes but he was pretty good. We also ran with Lonnie and Glenn, they brought all 3 of their kids and ran with them which is really impressive I think. My cousin Jolynn ran it too. We started together and ended near each other but got lost in the massive crowds of people and didn't see each other again.
I think that is all the major news. The really good news is that Max is better! Yeah! I hate it when he is sick and I can't do anything for him. He is back to his happy, mischievous ways and I couldn't be happier. He is so much fun and so smart. He makes me laugh all the time. He has developed quit the sense of humor. It is really funny, and his laugh is so cute I can't help but laugh (see previous post)even when he is in trouble. I love it. Sorry this is so long, if you are even still reading this. Enjoy the pictures!
Laughing
Max loved having his Grandma and Grandpa Peck here for the week. He still asks for them sometimes when he wakes up or when he hears a noise. Thanks for coming Mom and Dad. We had a blast. Come back soon.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Still sick
Max is still sick. I can't figure it out. He still has a fever although his high today was only 102.7 instead of 103.3 (yesterday) so that is a good sign I think. He is asleep now so I am taking this time to blog and de-stress. I will be really glad when Nate gets home tomorrow. I think I was really exhausted today, I didn't realize it until I went to put Max down for his nap. He fell asleep in my arms (that never happens) in the rocking chair/recliner and I also fell asleep. When I woke up it seemed like to much trouble to get up and put him in his bed so I just kept right on sleeping. I am SO glad we got a recliner, it was actually relatively comfortable. We were there for 3.5 hours, apparently we both needed some sleep.
I just wanted to thank you all for your words of support and encouragement. Sometimes it is just nice to know that other people know what your going through, and/or care what your going through.
I just wanted to thank you all for your words of support and encouragement. Sometimes it is just nice to know that other people know what your going through, and/or care what your going through.
I'm an Orange
What do you think. Is it true?
You Are an Orange |
 You have a zest for life, especially for anything colorful, wild, or dramatic. You have a unique take on the world, and you're not afraid to be a little funky. You are a bit reserved toward people who don't know you well. You have a thick skin, which can protect you from anything that goes wrong in your life. Once someone does get to know you, they totally get and appreciate you. Your friends see you as a bright person with a refreshing take on life. |
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Max is sick!
I can't believe it. Max is sick again. I am having a hard time keeping him well this year. It seems like every other week I am taking him to the doctor for something. He's going to get really sick of seeing us. Anyway, the deal today is he has had a fever of 102-103 since yesterday afternoon. We are going on 24 hours now and I can't get it to break. I have been alternating Tylenol and Motrin and I even gave him a cool bath at 3:00am. Nothing. Needless to say we didn't get any sleep last night. Nate is out of town until friday. Poor Max just wants to be held all the time. I took him to the Dr. this morning and he said his throat looks bad, but the rapid strep came back negative. He sent it in for a culture so we'll see what that says, he's guessing it is a virus and we'll just have to wait it out. I have been practically pooring liquids down him so he isn't dehydrated but his cheeks and lips are getting all chapped. I'm just hoping it breaks today sometime. I can't do another night like that and neither can he. He is so miserable. Any ideas on how to break a fever? I'm desperate.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Maria
This is what we did last year for my birthday. It was a lot of fun. It was my Golden Birthday, I turned 25 on the 25th. So we had a big party at Boondocks in Draper. It was so much fun. If you haven't been there I highly recommend it.
This year we will be celebrating a little bit differently.
Nate has booked us a Hotel for 2 nights in the exotic Salt Lake City!!! I couldn't be more excited about it. My mom has volunteered to watch Max for us so we are going to enjoy some quiet time alone. Nate has been gone the last 2 weeks and will be gone again next week so this will be really nice. He will miss Max a lot but that is a sacrifice I am willing to make.
So I'm turning 26. I can't believe it. Some of you are probably saying I'm so young, and some of you are probably saying I'm getting old. I feel like I am just right. I feel like I am in the right place in my life. I have been thinking about it all week and I think I wouldn't change anything in my life right now. Oh, I've got projects to do and things to work on, that is a never ending process. As far as the important things go, I'm really happy with my life. I have really been so blessed. I'm just going to list some of the many things that bless my life.
I have a wonderful loving husband. Nate really is the best thing for me. I couldn't have found someone better for me. I love him so much. He is SO honest. He is fiercely loyal. He is a good hard working man. He respects me. He listens to me. He has a testimony of the Gospel and the Atonement of the Savior. He worthily holds the priesthood and is always willing to us it. He is a great father. He loves Max so much. He loves me so much. He would do anything for us. He makes me laugh. Some people think that is dumb or laugh when I say that but its true. I think laughter is such a wonderful thing. I think Nate is very funny and he loves to make me laugh so it works out well for both of us. He can always make me laugh even when I don't want too and sometimes that is exactly what I need. He is always there to listen to me when I just need to talk. He is always there to hold me when I just need to cry. He is always there for me no matter what I need.
I have the best son in the whole world. I know he's all I ever talk about but he is really my favorite little boy. He is so cute and fun. I love the age he is at right now. It is so much fun to watch him explore and learn and develop. He is learning so fast I sometimes have a hard time keeping up with him. He is so smart and watches every move I make. I can tell he is watching and learning. That is a little bit intimidating because he is picking up all of my little nuances. He is such a happy baby. I just love it. Sometimes I get so frustrated because he is too happy. He just laughs and plays when I think he should be sleeping or at least getting tired. It is so much fun. He has started to really develop an attitude and opinions about things, especially what he wants and what he thinks is funny. He is so great. He lights up my life. I can't believe I was so blessed to have him. I am so grateful every day for him.
I have a wonderful family. My mom and dad still spoil me. They are taking Max this weekend for crying out loud. They have us over for dinner just about every sunday. They are constantly giving us things and helping us out and just making our lives better and I am so grateful for them. They are wonderful parents. They have been a shining example to me. I have learned so much from them. They are great people and they are so generous and selfless. They've taught me how to work hard and serve others. Probably the biggest thing they have taught me is that love is unconditional. I will be forever grateful for that and for them.
My brothers and sisters are AWESOME! I am so lucky. I have the best family. I could go into so much detail but it would take forever so I will just say, Thank you for still being so much a part of my life. I think all the time that I am so glad you are all here and sharing my life with me. I love you all more than I can express.
Nate's family is the best! Seriously, I have a great family and then I married into a great family. I didn't even know them really when we got married. I didn't really know what I was getting into. Luckily Nate was right when he told me "They're great, You'll love them". I really do. I am actually really excited. Nate's parents are coming to stay with us next week. I am so looking forward to having them. They have been here a lot recently (2 weeks when Max was born, 1 month in the summer and then we spent 10 days with them for Christmas) and I have missed them a lot. I am so blessed to have them and all of Nate's family. I really feel at home with them and I don't really see them all that often. I just feel really comfortable with them and I love it. They accept me and love me for who I am and I am so grateful for that.
I have the best friends in the world. I have friends from my childhood that I love dearly. We will always be friends. They are amazing people and I have learned so much from them. I am so glad that we were placed in each others lives at the time we were. I can honestly say I don't know if I would have made it through my teenage years without them. They are so strong and have carried me when I needed it. Thank you girls.
Having said that, I have been learning recently that I'm pretty good at meeting people but not good at making friends. When it comes right down to it, I'm pretty shy. I have a hard time making a connection and feeling like I could actually call someone to talk or hang out or whatever. I have always felt that it isn't the quantity but the quality of friends that is important. I think I'm changing my mind now. There are so many amazing people out there. I have just been closed to them because of my own insecurities or biases or whatever. I am starting to develop some friendships that I have been longing for but too withdrawn to actually cultivate. I am loving it. I have so much to learn and there are so many people around me who can teach me and help me and lift me up. I wish I could take back all the time I've wasted.
While I am on the topic of friends I have to include the Nybo's. They are our second family. I love them so much. They are the people we probably do the most stuff with. They have been so good to Nate before I was ever in the picture and they have just opened up their arms and their hearts and welcomed me and made me feel loved and wanted and accepted. They love Max and are so good to him. Thanks guys, I know this is totally cheesy but none of you are going to read this anyway. I love you guys.
I know this is going on forever I just can't stop typing there is so much to be thankful for. I will end with this. I am so blessed to have the Gospel. I KNOW that it is true. It is something I have always had and I am so grateful for that. I know that I am loved. I know that I can be forgiven. I know that I am not alone. I know the Book Of Mormon is true. I know that families are forever. I know that the Lord has truly blessed me and I am so grateful for Him. For everything that I have been given. For all of the opportunities I have to learn and grow and become more like Him. I love Him with my whole soul. He has given me everything. For that I am eternally grateful.
Monday, April 21, 2008
A.B.C. Tag
A. Attached or Single: Attached to Nate, and spend most of my time with Max
B.Best Friends: Nate of course. He is so great. I am so lucky to have him.
C. Cake or Pie: Cake batter ice cream!
D. Day of Choice: Friday thru sunday, Nate is home and we get to do whatever we want.
E. Essential item: Sadly my diaper bag, it has everything in it.
F. Favortie color: I'm going to have to say Green. Have you seen my house?
G. Greatest accomplishment: Getting Nate to marry me and having a wonderful beautiful son with him. Graduating from nursing school and passing the NCLEX.
H. Hometown: Farmington, Yeah!
I. Indulgences: Diet Coke, Keebler cookies, hot baths, early bedtimes.
J. January or July:July, I can't wait to spend some time outside
K. Kids: Yes, he is my favorite boy in the whole world and the topic of all of my conversation.
L. Life is incomplete without:My family (Nate and Max) and extended family (Kennard's and Peck's and we include the Nybo's in that group)
M. Marriage date: July 18, 2003 almost 5 years!
N. Number of siblings: 6. 2 sisters, 4 brothers. I am the 4th of seven.
O. Oranges or apples: Clementines please.
P. Phobias or fears: Spiders because of our first apartment. It ruined me. Losing someone I love.
Q. Quotes: You can see a lot by just looking. ~Yogi Berra
R. Reason to smile: Max is a sleep! I have a healthy family.
S. Season: Spring is my favorite but I am ready for all of them when they come around.
T. Tag 3 friends: I tag Mary, Aly, all of you who are reading this.
U. Unknown fact about me: I can touch my nose with my tongue. I love to sleep. Its a bad habit
V. Very favorite store: Barnes and Noble, I can't afford to spend very much time there. Ross.
W. Worst habit: Diet Coke,
X. X-ray or ultrasound:I'm not sure what the question is here but I will say the only x-rays I've had have been when I'm sick or in pain so I'm not really fond of them.
Y. Your favorite food: Tepanyaki's filet and whatever you want to put it with. Sushi, I could eat it every day.
Z. Zodiac: Taurus
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Max in the morning
So here are just a few pictures of Max doing some of his favorite things in the morning. He is so funny. He wakes up and as soon as we go in to get him he is telling us where to take him and what he wants to play with. His latest favorite is the computer "puter", it is right outside his bedroom door so we stop there frequently and he plays with the mouse and types on the keyboard. He has learned where the 'O' is, he'll point to it every now and then unprompted. Sometimes he calls it 'A' but we're working on that.
We are thinking that he is going to be a south paw. I got him that toy boat to hammer the balls into and he whacks it with pretty impressive accuracy with his left and not nearly as well with his right. I don't know it might be too early to tell still but he is definately leaning that way. He is so much fun. We love him so much.
We are thinking that he is going to be a south paw. I got him that toy boat to hammer the balls into and he whacks it with pretty impressive accuracy with his left and not nearly as well with his right. I don't know it might be too early to tell still but he is definately leaning that way. He is so much fun. We love him so much.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Playing at the Park
So these pictures are from a few weeks ago but here they are. We went to the park with Grandma, Lucy, Chase, BethAnne, Amethyst, Cambry, Sydney, and Rob. It was pretty fun. Max had a blast. He is really starting to enjoy playing with kids. It is so much fun to watch him.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Easter Weekend
Here is a slide show recap of the weekend. It is easier and takes less space then posting 40 pictures. I hope you enjoy.
Recap of Easter weekend. We had a great weekend. Friday night we took my dad and Lucy and Chase (Rich and Juli, their parents, are on a cruise for a week so my parents are watching them) to the rodeo. We had a lot of fun. Chase was a champ he sat in his car seat and slept through the whole thing. Lucy was really good, she never stops moving but she stayed by Grandpa the whole time. She was a champ and held "it" for a long time. It finally clicked and I asked her if she needed to go to the bathroom and boy did she. She did so good I gave her some fruit snacks. Way to go Lucy! Max was more mobile, he wanted to walk up and down the aisles and climb up and down the stairs and explore the entire arena so we all took turns walking with Max. He was really good he just wanted to see stuff, he's a curious little boy. That was a lot of fun. We got home around 11:00pm and the kids went right to bed.
Saturday we went over to my parents house in the morning for an easter egg hunt. Mom and Sydney had colored eggs earlier that morning. So Sydney got her own easter egg hunt, a little bit harder then the one for the little kids. She helped set up the one for Lucy and Max and then had fun helping them find the eggs. I think everyone had a good time. Max didn't really get why he needed to put the eggs in the basket he just wanted to get one in each hand then run around. Grandma was very patient with him and showed him how to do it. Eventually he just ran around anyway. It was fun to see all the kids playing outside. We haven't done an easter egg hunt since Rob was little so it was fun to get it going again.
Saturday night we got together with my cousin Michael and his wife Erika and their daughter Kayleigh. We went to dinner at Chili's and then the guys went to the Jazz game while the girls (and Max) went shopping. It was pretty fun and the Jazz won so that is always good.
Sunday brought a new baby boy to the Kennard family. Joe and Ashley had their son at 3:07am sunday. Kaden Chase is 8'0" and 21 3/4in. He is super cute. Congratulations guys! So we went to church (8:30am church is not fun) and then we went to the hospital to see them. And then it was home for a nap and off to Kennards for Easter dinner. It was a pretty good weekend.
Happy Easter everyone! I am so grateful for this wonderful holiday and the opportunity it gives me to reflect on the Atonement and the blessing it is in my life. I am so grateful for everything it represents in my life. What a beautiful thing it is to know that The Lord loves and cares about me. I am truly blessed beyond words.
Recap of Easter weekend. We had a great weekend. Friday night we took my dad and Lucy and Chase (Rich and Juli, their parents, are on a cruise for a week so my parents are watching them) to the rodeo. We had a lot of fun. Chase was a champ he sat in his car seat and slept through the whole thing. Lucy was really good, she never stops moving but she stayed by Grandpa the whole time. She was a champ and held "it" for a long time. It finally clicked and I asked her if she needed to go to the bathroom and boy did she. She did so good I gave her some fruit snacks. Way to go Lucy! Max was more mobile, he wanted to walk up and down the aisles and climb up and down the stairs and explore the entire arena so we all took turns walking with Max. He was really good he just wanted to see stuff, he's a curious little boy. That was a lot of fun. We got home around 11:00pm and the kids went right to bed.
Saturday we went over to my parents house in the morning for an easter egg hunt. Mom and Sydney had colored eggs earlier that morning. So Sydney got her own easter egg hunt, a little bit harder then the one for the little kids. She helped set up the one for Lucy and Max and then had fun helping them find the eggs. I think everyone had a good time. Max didn't really get why he needed to put the eggs in the basket he just wanted to get one in each hand then run around. Grandma was very patient with him and showed him how to do it. Eventually he just ran around anyway. It was fun to see all the kids playing outside. We haven't done an easter egg hunt since Rob was little so it was fun to get it going again.
Saturday night we got together with my cousin Michael and his wife Erika and their daughter Kayleigh. We went to dinner at Chili's and then the guys went to the Jazz game while the girls (and Max) went shopping. It was pretty fun and the Jazz won so that is always good.
Sunday brought a new baby boy to the Kennard family. Joe and Ashley had their son at 3:07am sunday. Kaden Chase is 8'0" and 21 3/4in. He is super cute. Congratulations guys! So we went to church (8:30am church is not fun) and then we went to the hospital to see them. And then it was home for a nap and off to Kennards for Easter dinner. It was a pretty good weekend.
Happy Easter everyone! I am so grateful for this wonderful holiday and the opportunity it gives me to reflect on the Atonement and the blessing it is in my life. I am so grateful for everything it represents in my life. What a beautiful thing it is to know that The Lord loves and cares about me. I am truly blessed beyond words.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
My boy is a genius
So I just wanted to take a minute to brag about my son. I know that is all I ever write about but he really is the center of my life. I try to set some time aside for my wonderful husband. He really is so good to me, better than I deserve. Thanks Nate! I love you! Anyway, on with the original topic, I could go on and on about Nate. Another time perhaps.
On sunday night we were at my parents house and we were just sitting in the living room talking after dinner and Max was kind of whining a bit (he was probably not feeling well) so I started singing "Little bunny Foo foo" to him. He loved it and of course I had to sing it several times. On the last time I got to the chorus and said; "Down came the good fairy and she said....what did she say Max?" Max sat there for a minute and looked at me and then said; "Peas" (Please). I laughed so hard I was crying, of course everyone in the room was laughing so that was the end of singing. Max ran around and smiled at everyone, he knew we were laughing at him he just didn't know why. I am always asking Max "What do you say?" or "How do you ask nicely?" I have no tolerance for pointing and screaming when he can say please. I think he is getting the idea.
Another story, I was showing Max "his movie" (your baby can read DVD's) the other day. I usually just put the movie in and then do something i.e. clean the kitchen, make breakfast, pick up toys, etc. This time I put the movie in and I was changing Max's diaper, so I was actually paying attention, Max sat there and watched the opening credits and then the first word is "HI" he said it as soon as it came on the screen before the video said it. The next word is "baby" Max said that one again as soon as he saw it before the video said it. I was stunned. I have no idea how long he has been doing this since I don't pay attention. I don't know if he read the words or if he has the order memorized either way it is pretty impressive I think. He is 16 months old. He is so smart.
He is always learning new words. Today he learned hanger. One of his favorites is 'balloon' of course it sounds more like "boon" and he screams it every time he sees a balloon, even in the grocery story. That has been fun these last couple weeks with Easter balloons all over the place, Max points and screams until I acknowledge that it actually is a balloon and then he moves on to the next balloon. It was really fun in sacrament meeting on sunday. Our chapel is kind of small and our Branch (yes, branch) is really big so we open half the gym for our meeting. Well, someone had let go of a yellow helium balloon in the back of the gym so it was just hanging out there. Max of course spotted it right in the middle of the meeting and started pointing and screaming. Nate and I tried to quiet him down but we didn't know what he was freaking out about so Nate got up to take him out and Max took off running down the aisle pointing and screaming "boon, boon, boon". Nate caught him and took him out, it wasn't until the second time this happened that I saw the balloon and realized what was going on. sheesh
Well, that is enough for now. I am so happy to have Max. He is so much fun. I laugh every day at how smart and fun he is. He loves to play and explore and learn. It is so much fun to just be with him. He is so full of energy and life. It is so fun to see the world through his eyes, things that I don't even see are the biggest deal to him. It is so good for me learn to slow down and look at the world around me and live in the moment. Thank you Max
On sunday night we were at my parents house and we were just sitting in the living room talking after dinner and Max was kind of whining a bit (he was probably not feeling well) so I started singing "Little bunny Foo foo" to him. He loved it and of course I had to sing it several times. On the last time I got to the chorus and said; "Down came the good fairy and she said....what did she say Max?" Max sat there for a minute and looked at me and then said; "Peas" (Please). I laughed so hard I was crying, of course everyone in the room was laughing so that was the end of singing. Max ran around and smiled at everyone, he knew we were laughing at him he just didn't know why. I am always asking Max "What do you say?" or "How do you ask nicely?" I have no tolerance for pointing and screaming when he can say please. I think he is getting the idea.
Another story, I was showing Max "his movie" (your baby can read DVD's) the other day. I usually just put the movie in and then do something i.e. clean the kitchen, make breakfast, pick up toys, etc. This time I put the movie in and I was changing Max's diaper, so I was actually paying attention, Max sat there and watched the opening credits and then the first word is "HI" he said it as soon as it came on the screen before the video said it. The next word is "baby" Max said that one again as soon as he saw it before the video said it. I was stunned. I have no idea how long he has been doing this since I don't pay attention. I don't know if he read the words or if he has the order memorized either way it is pretty impressive I think. He is 16 months old. He is so smart.
He is always learning new words. Today he learned hanger. One of his favorites is 'balloon' of course it sounds more like "boon" and he screams it every time he sees a balloon, even in the grocery story. That has been fun these last couple weeks with Easter balloons all over the place, Max points and screams until I acknowledge that it actually is a balloon and then he moves on to the next balloon. It was really fun in sacrament meeting on sunday. Our chapel is kind of small and our Branch (yes, branch) is really big so we open half the gym for our meeting. Well, someone had let go of a yellow helium balloon in the back of the gym so it was just hanging out there. Max of course spotted it right in the middle of the meeting and started pointing and screaming. Nate and I tried to quiet him down but we didn't know what he was freaking out about so Nate got up to take him out and Max took off running down the aisle pointing and screaming "boon, boon, boon". Nate caught him and took him out, it wasn't until the second time this happened that I saw the balloon and realized what was going on. sheesh
Well, that is enough for now. I am so happy to have Max. He is so much fun. I laugh every day at how smart and fun he is. He loves to play and explore and learn. It is so much fun to just be with him. He is so full of energy and life. It is so fun to see the world through his eyes, things that I don't even see are the biggest deal to him. It is so good for me learn to slow down and look at the world around me and live in the moment. Thank you Max
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Sick again
So Max started in with a runny nose AGAIN on monday. He didn't take a nap at all, he didn't sleep well that night. Tuesday he was fussier then usual and wouldn't eat anything. Tuesday night was a bad night. He wouldn't go to sleep, his nose was so stuffed up he couldn't breathe. I had vicks on his feet, I had given him a decongestant, I had a night light/ vaporizer in his room and he just coughed and coughed all night. Nate went in to hold him for a while to see if it helped to have his head up a little. That didn't really work because Max just thought it was time to play so he wouldn't sit still and fall asleep. Then at midnight Max coughed until he threw up all over Nate. So I put Max in the tub and Nate cleaned up the mess and took a shower. We finally got Max to stop coughing around 1:00am and he fell asleep for a few hours. He didn't sleep well but he slept some, he woke up at 3:30am and again at 7:30am and finally at 9:00am he woke up crying and cried for the next 2 hours. It was crazy, he's never been like that before, nothing would console him. I tried everything. I called the Dr's office and made an appointment for 11:00am (luckily they could get us in quickly). Turns out Max has a nasty ear infection in both ears, but his lungs are clear thank goodness. While we were at the Dr's office Max just sat on my lap in the waiting room and watched the kids play, this is the boy who won't sit still long enough to get his diaper changed. He was kind of fussy for the Dr. but alright. When we were getting ready to leave I asked Max if he could tell the Dr. "Thank You". Max said the most pitiful "Ti Tu" you have ever heard. Even the Dr. felt bad. It was so sad, I wanted to cry for him. I knew he felt awful. Anyway, the good news is I brought him home gave him his antibiotic and some Motrin and put him to bed and he took a 4+ hour nap and woke up his happy self. Of course he didn't go to sleep tonight until 11:15pm but I'm ok with that. I'm just so happy that he is feeling a little bit better. He is such a good boy, we are really blessed.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Going to Idaho
We went to Idaho Falls for the weekend in February (22nd) to spend some time with Nate's aunt's and uncles. It was fun to see them. Here are some cute pictures from the weekend.
Playing with Aunt Darla's toys
Nate's cousin's daughters spinning in the chair
Playing with Kayla's hair
Max and Nate's cousin Kayla
getting "snacks" from Aunt Darla
Uncle Doug, Aunt Darla and Max
Nate reading Darla's book
Playing with Aunt Darla's toys
Nate's cousin's daughters spinning in the chair
Playing with Kayla's hair
Max and Nate's cousin Kayla
getting "snacks" from Aunt Darla
Uncle Doug, Aunt Darla and Max
Nate reading Darla's book
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