Just an update

Life has been pretty busy around here. I finished my internship at Alta View Hospital in Sandy. I had 3 good days and one really terrible one. Just was a little bit confused with a patient, and felt like I did a terrible job (the patient was totally fine, it was just me). When I was finished there, I stopped by Stansbury high school. Kaylea was doing the 24 hour run. We were talking in the parking lot and there were a group of boys horsing around with a car. You know how teenagers do. The car peeled out and was going through the parking lot really fast, and another boy was chasing the car, as fast as he could. He was pretty close to it. The car suddenly turned really sharp and we heard a loud thump. The car had hit the kid. Then he started screaming, "GET OFF, YOU'RE ON MY LEGS!!" over and over. The car was parked on both of his legs and the boys in the car were laughing. I ran over (nurse Tracy kicked in...) The car took off, and the kid was just sitting there in the parking lot. I told Kaylea to dial 911 and tried to look at his legs to see how badly they were broken. Well, he jumped up and tried to get away from me. He said "ambulances are for girls!" and tried to walk it off. He had this huge knot above one of his knees, and said he thought it was broken, but wouldn't let anyone do anything for him. Later we found out that the driver of the car was somebody that I know (not related, thank goodness!) That did not make me happy. A bad day at the hospital got WORSE. YUCK! Kaylea said the kid who got hit stayed at the school all night... Crazy huh?

Conner had his first flag football game today. The weather was VERY cold, but he didn't let that bother him. He played really well. He runs so fast that the other team can't get close enough to pull off his flags. It was pretty fun to watch. They won the game 53 to 13. Conner made 6 touch-downs, and he caught this pass that was amazing. It was long and high, and he had to jump with his arms stretched over his head. Nobody thought he'd be able to catch it, but he did. The next play his team was able to make a touch-down because he got them in such a good position. I asked Conner if he likes flag football better, because he doesn't get banged up and bruised as easily. He just said, "Football is AWESOME!!" He loves being on the field.

Kaylea had her first track meet. She had her personal record in the mile 5:53, and won first place. Kaylea was ecstatic!

I had a frustrating thing happen the other day. Kaylea's car broke down on the highway. We decided that it was time to send it to the junk yard, so we called a place in town to come tow it away. They were supposed to tow it on Friday. Well a week later, I got a letter stating that the car had been impounded on Sunday. They had never come to pick up the car! I had to go in and pay for the towing and 5 days of storage! It ended up being hundreds of dollars... I was extremely frustrated with the towing company that "forgot" to pick it up.

Steve's parents are on their way home from their mission. They spent the last year in Washington DC working in the LDS temple. It will be great to have them come home.

Happy Birthday Con-Man!

Fourteen years ago today this AWESOME kid was born. He's always been such a sweetheart, and I'm so proud of the young man he has become.

It's nice to know that for the most part, these two love each other. There are quite a few candles on this cake! But he had NO problem with it.


We kept his birthday simple this year. He had a choice of a party or a gift. Obviously he chose the gift. Conner has wanted an ipod touch. We were able to find one that would work just right for him. He has been on it every chance he gets all day.
Conner is taller than me now! I can't believe my youngest child passed me up. He works hard in school, is great in sports, has a great attitude, and is a joy to be around.

Happy Birthday big guy!! I love you!

February 2011

I think this is a first for me to only have 1 post each month. It's just a reflection on how my life is right now. Blogging is very important to me, but other things have crowded it out for now.

I just finished a Medical Surgical Clinical at the U of U hospital and Huntsman Cancer hospital. What amazing places to work. The people in both hospitals are so positive and are so accepting of students. I spent 6 weeks there and really feel like I learned a lot.

This is a picture of the group I work with, we have spent 1 1/2 years in clinicals together, and are really becoming good friends.

I have spent my free time trying to decorate my house, I have decided that my husband has much better taste than I. When we go shopping, he picks out these amazing things to hang on the walls, they always look so good. My house is coming together slowly but surely, and I am starting to really feel like it's becoming our space.

My kitchen has already changed since I took this picture. Kitchens always change, don't they?

We asked my sister in law for some advice on another wall in the kitchen/dining area. It was a huge wall that was completely empty, and completely intimidating. Steve picked out the mirror, which I think is so cute, and this is the final product, until we come up with more decorating funds. We want to put a thin table, or sideboard under the mirror, but that will be a while before we can do that. (Thanks for the advice Casi!)

I had company stay with us last week. My brother in law, Marty's father died. His family came and stayed with us for the week, they were able to spend time with his dad before he died, then plan and carry out the funeral. The circumstances were sad, but I was so glad to see my sister! We had a nice time together.


I keep hoping life will settle down, I know it will, but not for a few more weeks. I have started an internship at another hospital. Total patient care for my own patients. This is another first for me. I'm so excited about it. I will have another nurse to report to, but will basically take care of everything on my own.

Conner has started flag-football and is pretty excited to get out there and play.

I have a new niece!! Sicily was blessed today, and our family got together to enjoy the day with her. She's such a doll!!





These are just a few people who were there. Hey, I was lucky to get any pictures, I almost forgot!