Update

So tests came back. The good news is they showed no major problems. Or problems at all for that matter. However that was also the bad news. Although my tests showed nothing wrong the things happening for sure are not normal. I went to the temple and felt a very strong inclination not to take the medication that was prescribed to me. I talked to Jon about it and he stated that it worried him but he trusted me. So we are taking every day as it comes. Being thankful for the days together. Really the more I think about it I really feel as though the problems I am facing are due to two things; my weight and my anxiety. I have to get myself healthy. Not for me but for my amazing husband and wonderful daughter.

Big shock

Its been almost a month since I have written but really for those who read this it shouldn't be a surprise. Things around our house have been less then normal. We have been dealing with some medical issues we are hoping we get answers to this week. I have 3 appointments this week and we are praying for some kind of answer. I have recently been having problems eating/keeping anything down, always burning up(poor Jon freezes at night), head aches, dizziness, lightheaded, just lots of things that are kind of making me feel like a bad mom and wife. My house can't stay clean to save my life, laundry is piled up everywhere downstairs, our bed hasn't been made in weeks, all minor but frustrating none the less.

On a brighter note I have an amazing husband that no matter what kind of day it has been or how down I am can make me smile and feel amazing. I have a daughter that just wants her mommy and daddy to laugh at her. She is so silly. I have a beautiful home that although messy keeps us safe and warm. My husband has a wonderful job in these times which is such a blessing right now. I have a calling that I love and has helped my testimony grow in ways I didn't know would happen. Life is good. Medical issues don't last eternity and I have the knowledge of being with my family forever. What more could I really ask for!?

How on earth. . .

Does this. . . .

Do this to my child

Totally crazy to me. I tried and tried to get her attention for a snack this afternoon and this was the response I got. P.S. The flash from the camera finally got her attention.


Do YOU let your 2 year old watch television????

Elephants on Parade!!

The other day my friend Suzi called to tell me about an elephant parade at The Gateway Mall. We had nothing planned that day so I figured why not!! It was AWESOME, well for a 2 year old I guess. I had fun to, I won't lie.

Waiting patiently

Local News Guy

These made McKenna squeal, she LOVES balloons.

After the parade we went and fought the masses at the food court and ate some Panda Express, it had been awhile and was TOTALLY worth it! After lunch we walked around until I was bored and realized that Discovery Gateway was pay full price for one and get the second person free. McKenna had a BLAST we spent 4 hours there and she still didn't want to go. We left and had a quick dinner with Jon before he had class, after which I wasn't ready to go home so we went to Temple Square and had a relaxing evening just the two of us. We even got to listen to the Tabernacle Choir practice. McKenna OF COURSE had to help lead. I love my little girl and am so excited for our new weekly outtings. Next week. . . TreeHouse Museum!!!

A perfect ending to a perfect day!!!

An Empty September

Things have been pretty slow in our house lately. We were supposed to go out of town but due to a mandatory maintenance weekend it ended up being McKenna and I heading up a couple of days early! We were able to get together with Matt and Jessie and cute baby Brooklyn which made our trip even better. Jessie and I took Brooklyn up to get her ears pierced, she did great! Our weekend ended much to fast as they usually do but we were ready to be back with Jon.

The real reason I went to Spud Day!!
A bow I made, that I am WAY proud ofMy princess and I!
Matt doing what he does best!Brooklyn's cute earrings.

McKenna of course LOVED the parade. Every time candy was thrown she would squeal and run towards the road. I have decided parades hinder our teaching as parents yelling and teaching them not to run in the road then finally telling them to run and get candy thrown by strangers. . . .Just a random thought I had. I wish I had video of her squealing it was great!!!


I always say I will try to get better at this being updated but always epically fail so I am not making any promises!!!

I love my little helper!

Tonight we are having a "P Party" for Young Women's so I decided to make Peanut Butter Bars as a treat. My goal was to get them done during nap time but today during nap time I may or may not have dozed off a bit. So when my little McKenna woke up we worked together. Sorry Jon, I introduced her to raw cookie dough and needless to say she is like her mother and LOVED it!

Here we are all clean and ready to mix!This is good eats mom!Straight peanut butter. . . New experience for her(don't mind the messy kitchen!)This is how her face looked after the spatula and peanut butter. Man I sure love my new little helper. She kept asking for more and helping mix. She sure is a sweet heart.

My princess

On August 24th my precious little girl turned 2. It has really been an amazing two years. It took me awhile once I found out I was pregnant to accept it and be happy about it. I was nervous about screwing up, nervous she wouldn't love me, wanting to be done with school, in a house. . . . After lots of praying and pondering I realized that I was being blessed, I was being given the most amazing gift my father in heaven could ever give me, the responsibility to help lead another spirit back to him.

2 years later I look at that little girl and smile. She is my everything. I know for a fact I will laugh at her every day. I know she loves me, I know she feels the spirit, I know that she looks up to her daddy and I.

Random facts of McKenna today:
*She love the song "Jesus wants me for a sunbeam"
*She "leads" music in church
*She has never had a problem going to nursery
*She doesn't like vegetables (wonder where that came from)
*She looks up to her daddy
*She is always trying to make people laught
*She is very girly, necklaces, dresses, shoes, hair bows, ALL GIRL!
*She loves imitating people
*She never says what an animal is, just its sound
*If you ask her what color something is she will ALWAYS say purple
*She would live at the park playing on the slide if I would let her
*She signs peace when she tries to tell you "I love you"
*She enjoys reading scriptures with us at night
*She helps unload the dishwasher!
*All she wants to do is help.
*Recently she watches Little Einsteins and Elmo, would watch it all day if I would let her
*She is motherly, she loves to nurture
*When she draws she always says "M"

I am sure there are so many more things I love about our amazing daughter. She is a spirit that we are extremely blessed to be allowed to share our home with. Thanks McKenna for being an example at such a young age, I am so excited to see what amazing things the Lord has prepared for you!