Hayden's Eye Surgery

Well, Hayden has had a blocked tear duct in his right eye since he was born and the doctors said that it would probably go away within the first year. We thought so, too. Harley had the same thing, but it did clear up on its own. Hayden's, however, was getting steadily worse. He couldn't wake up without his eye being stuck shut. So we went to see the best pediatric opthalmologist (recommended by everyone we asked) to see if there was anything we could do. Only option was to do surgery. Pretty standard stuff. They just take a metal tube thing and push it down the tear duct to unclog it. It only took a couple minutes to do and his eye looked better immediately. We're really happy he is no longer uncomfortable. :D

Funny

Mike: "I know how to beat this game..."
Jared: "How?"
Mike: "Don't die."

Awesome.

Finally!

We were fasting and praying this last week for...well, several different things, but out of the blue right after we started our fast Jared got a call from Walmart for an interview. 2 interviews and all the dumb tests later, he goes in for orientation next Tuesday! We're so excited! This could not have come at a better time! It'll be good for now. I'm just happy that after several months of looking, he finally found a job!
Woohoo!!!

Talent

Talented guys :D

Good Friends

My good friend, Ashley

Hanging out with Hayden

My friend posted on her Facebook on Saturday that she was in Salt Lake, so I sent her a message telling her where I was and she was able to come visit me for a little bit. I hadn't seen her in almost 6 years! It was really awesome to be able to catch up on each other's lives. So much fun!

GO ME!!!

Today is day 5 of no Dr. Pepper! Woohoo! I am awesome! I even bought one for Jared and resisted temptation. It was hard because I had a caffeine headache for 3 days and I really wanted a sip of Jared's DP, but I didn't take one. I am proud of myself. I have been drinking a lot of water, juice and milk. So, GO ME!!!
I failed a little in my diet yesterday. I had 2 slices of Nutella bread. Darn you, Nutella! No more, though. Vicky also made me a grilled cheese sandwich with leftover kahlua pork on it...oh, man, it was yummy! But I am doing better today. All the adults in our house are on different diets. Mike's on his own, Vicky is doing her grape juice thing. Jared has been sick for a few days, but will be starting the grape juice thing tomorrow. And I am doing portion control and more fruits & veggies. There has to be 1 adult in the house, eating somewhat normally, to be able to make dinner for all the kids. Which means everyone I am going to cut everyone's portion size and add more fruits and veggies. We'll see how this works over the next few weeks.

Tagged

 Tagged...thanks Mon ;D

4 shows I like to watch:
NCIS, Cold Case, Law & Order: SVU, Mash

4 things I'm passionate about:

1. My husband
2. My kids
3. The Gospel
4. Books

4 phrases I say a lot:

1. Hi!
2. I'm tired!
3. I love you
4. Harley, Davidson, share!

4 things I have learned from the past:

1. Everything happens for a reason
2. Prayer works
3. Learn from the bad things, but don't dwell on them
4. Forgive and forget

4 places I would like to go:

1. Hawaii
2. Disneyland with my hubby
3. Ireland
4. To see my uncle in Connecticut

4 things I did yesterday:

1. Played with my son
2. Cleaned my living room

3. Hung out with my hubby
4. Started a new project

4 things I'm looking forward to:

1. My upcoming anniversary
2. Jared joining the Navy
3. A home of our own
4. Watching my kids grow up

4 things I love about winter:

1. warm, comfy sweaters
2. Christmas
3. slippers/wool socks
4. watching snow fall (from inside where it's warm)

4 things on my wish list:

1. More time with my family
2. a car
3. my body back :D (ditto)
4. College/mission funds for my kids

4 friends to tag:
1. Kate E
2. Pene L
3. Bonnie J
4. Aubrie C/H