January 2008

January 2008 has been as dynamic as ever. After our trip to Wyoming for
Christams, Holly/Mike and Elise came to visit. We were so excieted to see them and spend time together. Tyler enjoyed his Christmas break and was not very excieted to go back to school (even though he is good at it, playing lego's and viedo games all day is so much more fun). We tried to potty-train Davin (again), however, he decided he was not ready. After 5 days of constant cleaning, I decided I had enough as well. Ryan is still strugging with his health. Inspite of his health, he is the sweatest boy- no matter how he feels- he always puts a smile on our face. He has gotten really good a walking and talking. He loves music and being chased around the house. Trevor is enjoying his new job. He is still taking care of a lot of loose ends at his old job, which has proven to be challanging. Hopfully things will slow down for him. We are going to actively sell our home soon. Wish us luck - As for me, I am doing well. Just keeping up with all the boys in my life has kept me very happy & busy.

Scarlet Fever and RSV in Januray

So, this is what Scarlet Fever rash looks like. Poor Ryan, he just can't seem to catch a break. He was neutropenic over Christmas so he was bound to get something! After a couple days on antibiotics he looked a lot better, and then Tyler got strep. This time we only waited a couple of days to take him to the MD. Today we found out that Ryan has Bronchiolitis RSV again! Scarlet Fever and RSV in one month is not good. We had him suctioned and are increasing his breathing treatments at home. He has lost a lot of weight, so we are hoping that he doesn't have to get an IV. If he gets worse we will have to take him back to the hospital for more testing and observation. Luckily, his MD knows him well and said she will work with us to do as much for him at home as possible. It seems with his immune system problems, he catches things easy at the MD's and Hospital. Please remember him in your prayer where possible. Love, Jen

Ryan's First Steps

December 2007 was a busy season for us. As you can see Ryan started to walk (which considering how big he is, was a very good thing!) My birthday was on the 8th. Trevor started a new job on the 10th- He works for Dentrix in American Fork as a Senior Designer. I had an incarcerated umbilical hernia and had to have surgery on the 14th (after that I don't remember much). Ryan turned 1 on the 18th, Davin turned 3 on the 21st and our anniversary was the 28th. However, we did spend Christmas with the Howard's in Wyoming. It was so much fun! All 7 children, their spouse's and grand kids were there. We were able to visit and had a special surprise visit from Santa on the 23rd. The boys loved playing with their cousins. I think Trevor really enjoyed spending time with his family, just like in the good old days. Dennis & Marda were more than gracious considering there were over 20 people in their home for close to a week. I'm sure once Grandma & Grandpa recover, the kids will be begging to get together again.

There Is Always A First

Hello Friends!
I thought I should jump on board the blogging trend. I thought it was such a good way to stay in touch and share. We have had so much going on the past couple of years that I feel bad when someone says "you should have told me". So here is my disclaimer and my way of staying in touch. I'm positive that this will evolve (especially when Trevor sees my fonts, pictures and anything else creative). I guess that's one of the "perks" to marrying an artist. The first fun post should come soon Love you all! Jen