I'm sorry it's been so long...

You probably think that I have abandoned my blog because it's been 6 months since I posted anything...NOPE!!!  We are still here.  Things having been changing at my house and we are just getting used to everything. 
For example, I have a new job.  I left America First Credit Union and went back to the Weber County Recorder's Office. Yep, I said back...I worked there from 1997 to 2003 and left the day before Jonah was born.  I was a stay at home mom until 2008 when I decided to go back to work.  I really enjoyed my time at the credit union but it seemed like it was a good time to make the move to the county. (Plus I get to work with my dad.)

Let me post some pictures to catch you up....

 

Back in May, Alex was running track and playing soccer.  He injured himself and was out of commission for a while.  These pictures are from his first race after he was allowed to run again.  He ran the 800 meter and took 2nd place.

(He's the one in the blue Titans uniform and the floppy hair) :o)

Here is he is playing soccer.  He played this game after he finished the track meet in the pictures above.  He had about one hour of rest between the two.  He did awesome.  They won the game.  (Again, he's the one with the long, floppy hair.)

Connor had his Utah program in May.  The dressed up like cowboys and pilgrims.  They sang and talked about Utah history.

I don't have a picture for this one, but in June my brother-in-law got a new job with Verzion Wireless.  They moved to Castle Rock, Colorado.  Travis moved in June and Dawnelle moved to Colorado in August.  It's hard knowing that they are so far away, but it's nice to be able to text her anytime.  It makes it seem like she is still in Syracuse.  I miss her very much.

In July, Alex was able to participate in the Cherry Days Parade with the Weber High Marching Band.  He plays the tenor saxophone.  It's hard to see him in this picture, but he is really there somewhere.

August 30th was the 1 year anniversary of Jarrod's accident.  We were together as a family that evening and released balloons at the cemetary with notes expressing our love.  We will never forget the wonderful brother, dad, husband and son that Jarrod was.  We miss him every day and know that he is watching over us.

Also in August, Connor started playing football.  He loved it.  He was an X-man which means that he is bigger than the other kids.  He was a left guard.  His team even went to the playoffs.

September was the boys annual trip to the Narrows.  Alex didn't come on this trip because he had soccer games and tests at school.  Just a side-note, Alex turned 15 this year.  Learners permit is on the way.  Next year a driver's licence.  Watch out Pleasant View!!

October 8th was Jonah's baptism.  It was wonderful.  Dawnelle was down here from Colorado and that was wonderful.  Jonah enjoyed having Noah here for awhile.

I can't believe how fast they grow.

Randy got braces in October.  The dentist recommended that he get them to correct his overbite.  He is still trying to get used to them.  It's gonna be a long 2 years. 

We got new kitchen counter tops.  I was so glad to get rid of the tile.  I HATED tile.  The grout stained easily and always looked dirty.  These are much better.  AND I got the stainless steel sink that I have wanted since I moved in to my house.

And finally we have Halloween.  We love Halloween at our house.  We watch scary movies all month long and play scary music during trick or treating.  This year we had 2 zombies (Connor and Jonah), Alice Cooper (Alex), Rapunzel (Emma of course), a surfer dude (Preston), and a vampire (Randy). 

Alex is Back!

2 weeks ago, Alex hurt himself running track.  Well, he is back with a vengence.  He ran in a meet yesterday and he kicked butt.  He ran the 4x400 relay and Orion came in first.  His coach said that he and his partner had the best hand-off which helped them alot.  His next event was the 800 meter.  Let me say that Alex is NOT a long distance runner.  He is a sprinter.  With all that said, he came in 2nd overall and 1st in his school.  He was amazing.

After the track meet, we all went to Salt Lake for a soccer game.  They won!!!  It was a great afternoon.  I am so proud of Alex and what he has accomplished.  He is a very talented and dedicated young man and I know that he will go far.

CONGRATULATIONS ALEX!  YOU DID GREAT!!!

(I will post pictures of the meet and game a little later.)

Poor Alex

Alex has become quite busy over the past few weeks.  Not only is he playing competition soccer with LaRoca, he is running track for Orion Junior High.
He started LaRoca last August and when the season was finished they played indoor soccer.  During one of the indoor soccer games he got hit really hard in the hip by another player.  He kept complaining that it hurt but when I offered to take him to the doctor he said it wasn't bothering him anymore.

Well, then he comes home from track practice last week and said that someone ran into him and his hip hurts again.  He seemed to be doing okay and didn't say anymore about it so we all thought he was doing fine.  I know, you are wondering, "Where is she going with this story?"  Don't fear my friends, I do have a point.  Please keep reading.

Alex had a track meet Friday at Fremont.  He is a sprinter and he was all ready to kick some tail at the meet.  I wasn't able to go, but my mom and dad were there to cheer him on.  I texted Dad to see how he did and he said that Alex came in 4th or 5th but he looked like his hip hurt.  Two minutes after that, I get a phone call from Alex saying that he needs to go to the doctor.

Here is the scoop on the race.  He was running the sprint and was in first place and all of a sudden he got a sharp pain in his hip and felt a pop.  He finished running the race in pain and when he got to the finish line, he fell onto the grass in a heap.  The coach picked him up and took him to the benches and sat him down.  When he got to the benches, girls surrounded him to make sure he was okay.  (What a stud!)  He stayed thru the rest of the meet and when I got home from work, we went to the doctor.

Alex has strained a tendon in his hip.  This tendon extends from the top of his hip (the iliac arch) to the front of his thigh.  The tendon helps the thigh muscle pull the leg up so that you can run or walk.  He is out of commission for at least 10 days.  No running and no soccer.  The boy is going to go crazy.

After 10 days we have to go back to the doctor for a follow-up.  If Alex is completely pain free and can pass the doctors tests, he can run and play soccer again.  If he fails the tests, he will have to start physical therapy.

I guess it goes to show that no matter how young or in shape you are, you have to be careful with your body.  I do have to say that I am very proud of Alex.  Even though he was in a tremendous amount of pain, he finished his race in 12 seconds and finished 5th.

Boy, am I a slacker!

I guess that I must have been really busy the last couple of months, since I haven't been posting anything. So right now, I thought I would take a moment to update our blog and fill everyone in on things.
January wasn't really that eventful. Randy was traveling for his job and I was keeping busy with work and kids. I did get a new car. It is WONDERFUL. I got so tired of the van that I was driving. It had a lot of issues and I was tired of not being able to count on my car to get me to where I needed to be. I love my new car. It is a 2011 Honda Pilot and it is so much fun to drive. Did I mention that I love my new car?



February has been more eventful.  Jarrod's birthday was Feb 11th.  He would have been 35.  Our family celebrated by going to the cemetary and writing messages on balloons and letting them go.

Hunter, Tanner and Spencer writing on their balloons.

Little Makayla.  She is so cute.

She really loves Grandpa.

Jarrod's headstone.

 

After the cemetary, we went to Maddox and had a birthday dinner to celebrate Jarrod's birthday, as well as all of the adult's birthdays.  (We have one big dinner every year.)

 Valentine's Day was wonderful.  We celebrated on Saturday instead of Monday.  My husband is wonderful.  While I was at work, he brought me the most beautiful bouquet of roses.  It was huge.

When I got home from work, he had a romantic candlelight dinner all set up in our bedroom TV room.  Soft music, red candles, rose petals on the table, heart-shaped plates, red tablecloth and chocolates.  I wish I would have taken a picture is was so beautiful. 

On Valentine's Day, I started my new job.  I am doing Mortgage Support for America First.  I am located in the Operations Center.  I really like it.  There is so much to learn and it is very interesting.

Also on Valetine's Day, we discovered a leak in our kitchen ceiling.  Randy was working in the kitchen (he got locked out of his office) and he stood up to stretch.  When he put his hands above his head, his fingers went through the kitchen ceiling.  He started pulling down sheetrock and discovered that the boards were covered in mold.  This little area is right under our master bathroom and the pipes that are there, run from the tub.  Randy went and filled the tub, sure enough, it was leaking.  I guess that it has been leaking for awhile since there was mold growing and the sheetrock was so brittle.
We have a wonderful neighbor who is a plumber and he came to look at it.  Luckily, it was a small problem with the drain of the tub and he fixed it in a couple hours for a minimal fee.  Thank goodness.
Now to repair the hole in the ceiling. :-)