Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Gingerbread Ornaments
This year we thought we'd make gingerbread ornaments for our Christmas tree. We had fun with this Family Home Evening. Granted we just decorated our Christmas tree and completely forgot to put them on the tree, and they are still sitting on the counter. Oh well! It was a great FHE project.
It's a Cosmo Christmas
We went to Eric's work Christmas party last weekend at BYU. We left the house quite late, and so we had to decide whether to go have pictures with Cosmo, or with Santa. If you know my husband, this was not a hard decision! Cosmo it was! (Unfortunately, we realized Hallie was dressed in the absolutely wrong color for meeting Cosmo. :) ) So Hallie may not have a picture with Santa from her first Christmas, but she has one with Cosmo the Cougar. What more could you want?!Hallie's First Trip to the ER
A few people have asked how our precious little one is. So this is what happened and why we took her to the ER on Sunday.
Lately Hallie has been more grumpy than normal, and would scream for hours on end. Which, for anyone who has been around her, knows that this doesn't sound right for our little girl. But on Friday night, we noticed that Hallie had blood in her stools. We called the doctor Saturday morning, who told us just to watch it and if it got worse to take her to InstaCare. Sunday I went to change her diaper and it was a lot worse than before. So I went and interupted Priesthood meeting, got Eric, left church early, and headed for InstaCare. When we arrived there, they told us that they really couldn't do much for her there and that we needed to take her to the ER instead.
So when we got the the hospital, we sat and waited and waited and waited. Then they took us back to a room, and we waited some more. We finally saw the doctor, who was really good to work with, and he ordered some blood work and some other tests. The nurse who came to do the bloodwork was awful, and not helpful at all. We would explain what was going on, and she'd just say "well that can just happen sometimes" or "that's not completely unnormal," to say the least she was not our favorite person, and we were very frustrated. Then she stuck Hallie's heel to get blood, and took FOREVER doing it, easily 10-15 minutes, which for how much blood she collected, and having a screaming baby is a long time. Then she didn't have a band-aid ready, so Hallie was flailing, and covered herself in blood, which the nurse didn't even bother cleaning up. Ya, I was more than bugged. But anyway, enough about our horrible nurse. After waiting and waiting again, all of the tests came back normal, but the doctor was still concerned, and knew that the symptoms she had were not normal, especially for a baby her age.
The doctor then decided to take an x-ray, which again was normal. Other than she was a little "backed up," everything looked okay. So after three and a half hours he told us, that something wasn't right, and that he wasn't sure what it was, but it isn't critical enough to hospitalize her. He thinks that it may have to do with her continual thrush, that will not go away, and/or some sort of colitus. So he just told us to watch it and go see our pediatrician in the morning. It was a LONG day, with few answers.
Since then, Hallie hasn't seem to have any more problems. Monday, we took Hallie to our doctor, who after explaining what was going on referred us to a pediatric gastrointestinal doctor at Primary Children's Hospital. The only problem is the soonest we can get in to see them is March 4, 2009. We are on a cancelation list, so hopefully we can go sooner. Dr. Savage said if it comes back to call her and she will make sure she gets in sometime this week. So we are just keeping an eye on it for now. We go back for Hallie's four month appointment on Friday, and so that will be a good excuse to check-in with our doctor for now.
So, that's our excitement for now. :) And after, three and half hours of waiting in the ER, and a visit to our doctor, we still don't know much. But for now things seem to be doing better.
Lately Hallie has been more grumpy than normal, and would scream for hours on end. Which, for anyone who has been around her, knows that this doesn't sound right for our little girl. But on Friday night, we noticed that Hallie had blood in her stools. We called the doctor Saturday morning, who told us just to watch it and if it got worse to take her to InstaCare. Sunday I went to change her diaper and it was a lot worse than before. So I went and interupted Priesthood meeting, got Eric, left church early, and headed for InstaCare. When we arrived there, they told us that they really couldn't do much for her there and that we needed to take her to the ER instead.
So when we got the the hospital, we sat and waited and waited and waited. Then they took us back to a room, and we waited some more. We finally saw the doctor, who was really good to work with, and he ordered some blood work and some other tests. The nurse who came to do the bloodwork was awful, and not helpful at all. We would explain what was going on, and she'd just say "well that can just happen sometimes" or "that's not completely unnormal," to say the least she was not our favorite person, and we were very frustrated. Then she stuck Hallie's heel to get blood, and took FOREVER doing it, easily 10-15 minutes, which for how much blood she collected, and having a screaming baby is a long time. Then she didn't have a band-aid ready, so Hallie was flailing, and covered herself in blood, which the nurse didn't even bother cleaning up. Ya, I was more than bugged. But anyway, enough about our horrible nurse. After waiting and waiting again, all of the tests came back normal, but the doctor was still concerned, and knew that the symptoms she had were not normal, especially for a baby her age.
The doctor then decided to take an x-ray, which again was normal. Other than she was a little "backed up," everything looked okay. So after three and a half hours he told us, that something wasn't right, and that he wasn't sure what it was, but it isn't critical enough to hospitalize her. He thinks that it may have to do with her continual thrush, that will not go away, and/or some sort of colitus. So he just told us to watch it and go see our pediatrician in the morning. It was a LONG day, with few answers.
Since then, Hallie hasn't seem to have any more problems. Monday, we took Hallie to our doctor, who after explaining what was going on referred us to a pediatric gastrointestinal doctor at Primary Children's Hospital. The only problem is the soonest we can get in to see them is March 4, 2009. We are on a cancelation list, so hopefully we can go sooner. Dr. Savage said if it comes back to call her and she will make sure she gets in sometime this week. So we are just keeping an eye on it for now. We go back for Hallie's four month appointment on Friday, and so that will be a good excuse to check-in with our doctor for now.
So, that's our excitement for now. :) And after, three and half hours of waiting in the ER, and a visit to our doctor, we still don't know much. But for now things seem to be doing better.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Rise & Shout!
A couple of weeks ago, during Thanksgiving Break, we took Hallie to her very first BYU sporting event. I'm sure it will be the first of many such outings, but we had to document it. :) We decided we'd brave a BYU Women's basketball game, and see how it went. (The fact that it was free was a plus too though) Hallie actually did quite well, and even met the president of BYU, President Samuelson. Unfortunately, BYU lost to, the number one team in the nation, UConn. We didn't stay the whole time, but it was fun while we were there.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Walk Tall
I just had one of those extremely overwhelming moments, where you have to write it down so you can take it all in little by little. So I thought I'd share it with you all, but it is really more for my benefit. :)...
A couple of weeks ago at church, was our ward's "primary" program. Seeing as we don't have much a primary, a few people from the ward spoke about teaching our children and the importance of primary. One of the speakers brought up the fact, that our kids will figure out what is important to us, and what things will become a part of them, through the things we, as parents, do, say, watch, listen too, the songs we sing them, etc. This has really had me thinking (thanks Lauren!) ever since then about what I really want Hallie to know, and never doubt. The three major things that I have come up with is: 1. she is a daughter of a Heavenly Father, and He loves her no matter what, 2. that we will love her no matter what, 3. that even though life has its hard times, the Lord has a purpose in it, and will be there with her every step of the way.
One of the ways I've been trying to do this, is to sing Hallie some of my favorite primary songs before nap time, and bed. The last few days one of my favorite songs from girls camp, came to mind and tonight, as I was putting Hallie to bed, the significance of the song really hit me. The song is called Walk Tall You're a Daughter of God (the words are at the end of the post). It truly has been one of the most meaningful songs to me, ever since I first heard it. But tonight, as I held my daughter in my arms, it brought on a whole new meaning, especially the second verse. As I started singing that second verse to her, my eyes welled up with tears and I suddenly couldn't go on. I knew without a doubt in my mind, how true those words are. And it hit me how really such a short time ago, my beautiful little girl, was with our Heavenly Father, who truly and unconditionally loves her, just as I do (ok, probably more). I could just imagine her there with Him, snuggled in His arms, and Him looking at her saying "I will miss you, but remember who you are, and that I love you, and will always be with you." To me, this is something I thought I understood before, but now with Hallie here, it has helped me only begin to understand how the Lord sees us, and His role as a Heavenly parent. It made me think about how trusting he is in us, as parents, to entrust one of his most valiant and precious daughters to us to raise, and teach her the gospel. What an amazing blessing, and a boost in yourself to know that our Heavenly Father puts that kind of trust in us.
I only hope that this is one thing that Hallie latches onto, and becomes a part of her. That she truly is a princess, a daughter of a Heavenly King, and lives in such a way. Because I know that if this becomes a part of her, that all of the other worries I have for her will disappear, and the gospel will be her strength. I know that as I remember who I am, and where I came from, that I am a happier, stronger, more motivated, more confident person, and that I have the spirit with me. What more could I ask for my daughter? The hardest thing about doing that, is that eight letter word, remember. It is so easy to forget, or not truly believe. But as we do so, little by little, I know we will all be happier, stronger people, and it will be easier to face the world head on. I hope you all know how much worth you inheritly have, and that the Lord is truly with you always. Hard things come to all of us, but He is there to see us through. As we come to realize these things, we can truly walk tall.
(chorus) Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God, Be strong and remember who you are, Try to understand, you're part of his great plan. He's closer than you know, Reach up; he'll take your hand.
Long before the time you can remember, Our Father held you in his arms so tender. Those loving arms released you as he sent you down to earth. He said, "My child, I love you. Don't forget your great worth."
(chorus)
This life on earth we knew would not be easy. At times we lose our way his path we may not see. But remember always that you are not alone. He'll take your hand, He loves you! He will guide you home.
A couple of weeks ago at church, was our ward's "primary" program. Seeing as we don't have much a primary, a few people from the ward spoke about teaching our children and the importance of primary. One of the speakers brought up the fact, that our kids will figure out what is important to us, and what things will become a part of them, through the things we, as parents, do, say, watch, listen too, the songs we sing them, etc. This has really had me thinking (thanks Lauren!) ever since then about what I really want Hallie to know, and never doubt. The three major things that I have come up with is: 1. she is a daughter of a Heavenly Father, and He loves her no matter what, 2. that we will love her no matter what, 3. that even though life has its hard times, the Lord has a purpose in it, and will be there with her every step of the way.
One of the ways I've been trying to do this, is to sing Hallie some of my favorite primary songs before nap time, and bed. The last few days one of my favorite songs from girls camp, came to mind and tonight, as I was putting Hallie to bed, the significance of the song really hit me. The song is called Walk Tall You're a Daughter of God (the words are at the end of the post). It truly has been one of the most meaningful songs to me, ever since I first heard it. But tonight, as I held my daughter in my arms, it brought on a whole new meaning, especially the second verse. As I started singing that second verse to her, my eyes welled up with tears and I suddenly couldn't go on. I knew without a doubt in my mind, how true those words are. And it hit me how really such a short time ago, my beautiful little girl, was with our Heavenly Father, who truly and unconditionally loves her, just as I do (ok, probably more). I could just imagine her there with Him, snuggled in His arms, and Him looking at her saying "I will miss you, but remember who you are, and that I love you, and will always be with you." To me, this is something I thought I understood before, but now with Hallie here, it has helped me only begin to understand how the Lord sees us, and His role as a Heavenly parent. It made me think about how trusting he is in us, as parents, to entrust one of his most valiant and precious daughters to us to raise, and teach her the gospel. What an amazing blessing, and a boost in yourself to know that our Heavenly Father puts that kind of trust in us.
I only hope that this is one thing that Hallie latches onto, and becomes a part of her. That she truly is a princess, a daughter of a Heavenly King, and lives in such a way. Because I know that if this becomes a part of her, that all of the other worries I have for her will disappear, and the gospel will be her strength. I know that as I remember who I am, and where I came from, that I am a happier, stronger, more motivated, more confident person, and that I have the spirit with me. What more could I ask for my daughter? The hardest thing about doing that, is that eight letter word, remember. It is so easy to forget, or not truly believe. But as we do so, little by little, I know we will all be happier, stronger people, and it will be easier to face the world head on. I hope you all know how much worth you inheritly have, and that the Lord is truly with you always. Hard things come to all of us, but He is there to see us through. As we come to realize these things, we can truly walk tall.
Walk Tall, You're a Daughter of God
Right now I have a prayer deep within my heart, A prayer for each of you there is a special part. That you remember who you are and him who lives above. Please seek for him and live his way; You'll feel his love.
(chorus) Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God, Be strong and remember who you are, Try to understand, you're part of his great plan. He's closer than you know, Reach up; he'll take your hand.
Long before the time you can remember, Our Father held you in his arms so tender. Those loving arms released you as he sent you down to earth. He said, "My child, I love you. Don't forget your great worth."
(chorus)
This life on earth we knew would not be easy. At times we lose our way his path we may not see. But remember always that you are not alone. He'll take your hand, He loves you! He will guide you home.
(chorus)
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
I can't believe it's December
Is anyone else wondering where the year went, and how it is December already? Because I sure am! It doesn't seem much like Winter yet, so maybe that's it. I don't know, it just seems so weird, and time has gone so fast.
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