SLCFD #14

The kids and I were invited to join Rob and Tracy for dinner with SLCFD's Station 14. It was fun to visit with all of them. Unfortunately, our visit was cut short due to a 911 call. As we were running out the door, Captain Brenda Robbs gave the kids fire helmets. You would have thought she had given Budah the world. We happened to be in the middle of eating pie when the call came in so Budah kept saying..."Mommy, I want to go back with the fire cock (truck) and eat pie with Daddy. It was so cute. He wore his helmet while we followed the Engine and Ambulance. He loves to see the lights and sirens. When we got home he went to bed and had to have his helmet with him. THANK YOU Captain Robbs for making our sons day and for having us over for a visit.

I don't know what this face is all about. But I thought it was funny so I had to share it.
Crashed out with his helmet.

PCMC follow-up

On Monday December 15th Budah was released from PCMC. I can't begin to tell you how happy I was. At first I wasn't sure that it was in his best interest. He hadn't had fevers for 36 hours so that was good but I was so worried he would dehydrate again. On the drive home he fell asleep. We put him in bed and he slept for about 2 hours. When he woke up, he was like a new person and I then felt he was right where he was supposed to be. I wanted to share some pictures of him. He was so brave and tough. I am the proudest mom. My lil man truly was a perfect patient.
Budah was confined to his room. You can just imagine how BORING that would be. I would go down to the Forever Young Zone and pick up activities for him to do when he felt up to it. Here he is painting a wood bear.


This is one of my favorites. It is so sweet. As you can see he is sleeping with a car. It is one that a UHP officer gave him on the 3rd day we were there. He still sleeps with that car. Thank you to the UHP trooper who truly made Budah happy.

He also would play PS2 games. They didn't have any that he could REALLY play but he sure did give it a good effort.

Everyone knows how much Budah loves sweets. This is all he ate of a cookie. Clearly he is in critical condition if he won't even eat a chocolate chip cookie.

Nearly a week at PCMC

Last Tuesday night I brought Budah to PCMC with a 105.5 temp that I couldn't get to break. He had been having fevers since Saturday but was continuing to decline. We arrived at the ER around 8:30 pm. We were back in a room by 9. They did all the typical tests...UA,Chest x-ray and strep test. ALL came back negative. The blood work they did was also negative...but there was obviously something wrong. They didn't feel comfortable about sending him home so they sent us to the RTU (Rapid Treatment Unit) for over night observation. Of course we will be going home in the morning. Budah continued to have fevers. The blood cultures hadn't come back so we were waiting for them. The doctor came in to talk to me around 8:30 Wednesday night. He stated that he was usually pretty cut and dry what he is going to do with a patient but Budah had him stunned. He was fine with me taking him home if I thought that would be good or he was ok with another night in the RTU. I chose to keep him there. He stated that since our 24 hours would be up at 2 am he would have to turn us over to the hospitalists for full admission. I was fine with that. We didn't leave the RTU but were under different doctors care. Budah was great 20 minutes later. He didn't have a fever and was acting like my boy. I started to question if I had made the right choice. He was cleaning up the toys he had been playing with and jumping around the halls and his room. Then at around 10:30 out of now where he spiked a 106.6 fever. It was not pretty. He had ice packs on him and he was not doing well. His heart rate was up to 198 (due to the fever) and respirations were at 44. He had me stressed.
They got his temp down and he was doing better. They came in and checked on him at around 11 for vitals but then by 11:30 he was at 105+ again. It was the craziest thing I have ever seen.
To make a long story short we have been dealing with the fevers until yesterday. Among other issues like his heart rate dropping to between 40 and 55 and his respirations down to 8. He is throwing pvc's and has a irregular heart beat. We are thinking now that it is a sleep apnea issue. We thought we might get discharged today but he isn't eating or drinking despite having the IV's turned off. We are going to try again tomorrow.
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. You have helped to keep me strong. AND don't think I didn't get my camera up here for some photos of my lil man. I will download them when we get home...who knows when that will be. : )

Another photo shoot with my kids

I am so happy I had yesterday off. I FINALLY got to go shooting with my friend Jennifer. I always have a ton of fun with her. She is a amazing photographer not to mention how crafty she is. She is constantly working on a new project for her gorgeous girls to wear. Yesterday, it was darling skirts. One of Jen's friends came with us and she has two of the cutest kids. I have to say... the best part of the day was that all of our kids took turns being whine and difficult. It made me realize I am not in this alone...other moms struggle with the same issues. Thanks for a great afternoon.

Family Pictures

So, today we went down town and took some pictures. It was a 4 hour adventure and as you can just imagine the kids were shot by the end. Mikala was not having it at all today. She was a pure Grumpy Gus. Oh well, I had a good time and that is all that matters RIGHT?

Happy Hallween

Halloween this year was a lot of fun. Mikala is old enough that she can enjoy the idea and the candy (of course). Budah was a lil Mexican and Mik was a pink bear. We went to my parents house and trick or treated on her street. Then we came home and Budah went out with Zach, Mike and Issac. He loves being with the boys and they are SO good to him. I took Mik around to a few houses and she loved it. My Mom and Dad came over for a late dinner. It was great to visit with them.Ella, Olivia, Mikala, Budah

My answers to Rob's new 8 catigory

8 Things I miss...
*My Grams and Gramps
*A healthy body
*My relationship with my Brother
*Hanging out with Eddie and Michelle
*My babies being baby's
*A skinny body
*Teaching
*Sleeping in

Robs answers to the 8 by 8 tag...I combined both just to make him think harder

8 things I like a whole lot...
*Riding Motorcycles
*Riding 4 wheelers
*Spending time with my family
*The Beach
*Watching Football
*Reading
*Drawing
*Walking the dogs (it's relaxing)
8 phrases I say often...
*Oh Jesus
*That's just wrong
*That's a bad day
*That sucks
*That's BS
*Life's a Bitch
*Let me tell you something
*F*#%@ This
8 Things I want to do before I die...
*See my kids grow up
*See Russia
*Celebrate 50 years of marriage
*Sky Dive
*Go to the Moon
*Own a motorcycle
*Ride a motorcycle cross country with Susie
*Be a grandparent
8 things I've learned from my past...
*Things aren't what they seem
*People are hateful
*Education is important
*Have Patience
*Not to loose my temper
*Trust your gut feelings
*Money talks
*Tomorrow is always a new day
8 places I'd love to visit...
*Alaska
*Germany
*Russia
*Florida
*Boston
*Ireland
*New Zealand
*China
8 favorite places to eat...
*Red Robin
*L & L
*Cafe Rio
*La Frontera
*Atlantas Burger
*Great Wall (Hawaii)
*Jimmy Johns
*Flemmigs
8 TV shows I like...
*Law and Order SVU
*Deal or No Deal
*MASH
*Tom and Jerry
*John Edward Cross Country
*Intervention
*Dog (The Bounty Hunter)
*Anything on History/Discovery Channels
8 things I did yesterday...
*Drove 100 miles a hour down Redwood Road
*Played Guitar Hero
*Played on the internet
*Talked to Susie
*Talked to Budah
*Talked to Mikala
*Went on a traffic accident
*Talked to Dispatch
8 things I'm looking forward to...
*My 4 off
*Take my kids Trick or Treating
*Payday
*Making more money
*Remodeling our bedroom
*Buying a car
*Spending time with Susie
*Cuddling with Susie
8 things I currently want or need...
*Money
*Motorcycle
*4 wheeler
*New truck
*Motorhome
*Cabin
*Career
*Own my own business
Rob's new 8 catigory
8 things I miss...
*Having alone time with Susie
*Being able to afford things
*Having my own vehicle
*8 track tapes
*Sleeping in
*Playing Football
*My Aunt Mary
*Susie's Grandpa

Sue, I'm doing your 8 by 8 tag

8 Things I like a Whole Lot...
* Rob, Budah, Mikala, Kona and Hilo (my 2 dogs)
* My Job
* Hanging out with my husband and kids
* My House
* Bratty and Ella
*My Dad and Mom
*Butthead
*My Truck
8 Phrases I say often...
* I Love you
*For the Love (that is my saying for everything)
*Praise the Lord
*Seriously
*Oh my hell
*Amen Sistah
*Whoa Whoa Whoa! Poopoo!
* Kevin, you know I'm the Doctor
8 Things I want to do before I die...
*Raise Budah and Mik
*Plastic Surgery (boob lift and tummy tuck)
*Become a RN
*Own a ski boat
*Go on a Cruise
*Remodel our House
*Be Domestically Talented
*Make a difference in someones life
8 Things I have learned from my past...
*History repeats itself
*You don't always have to be right (although it is more fun)
*My mom truly knows best
*I need my family more than I ever thought
*I don't always have to learn the hard way
*Everything happens for a reason
*You have to love yourself before you can truly love someone else
*Not everyone is going to screw you over
8 Places I'd love to visit...
*England
*New York City
*Carribian
*Daytona Raceway
*Japan
*Alaska
*Disney World (this time with my kids)
*Hawaii (duh...isn't that always where I want to be?)
8 Things I currently need or want...
*More money
*A Referbished body (healthier and skinnier would be great)
*The New Guitar Hero
*More hours in the day
*Budah to out grow his whinney/no stage
*Plastic Surgery (didn't I say that once before)
*My Kitchen Remodled
*World Peace
8 Favorite Places to Eat...
*Tsunami
*Bonsai
*La Frontera
*Cafe Rio
*Red Robin
*Chili's
*Pei Wei
*Great Wall (in Hawaii)
8 People I tag...
*My mom
*Jen
*Linsdsay
*Jenny
*Kayla Girl
*Emily
*Andrea
*Sophia

Mackenzie this one's for you!!!

8 TV Shows I like...
The Biggest Looser (oh to be skinny again)
Dancing With the Stars (I wish I could dance)
House
ER
John Edward Cross Country
The Locator
Law and Order SVU
Good Things Utah
8 Restaurants I like...
Tsunami (the best sushi in town)
Bonzai (love their teriyaki)
Pei Wei (love their spicy chicken)
Cafe Rio (nothing like their salads)
Red Robin (love their chicken sandwiches)
La Fontera (smothered burritos baby)
Tickles (Great Gyros)
Chili's (Love their South West Egg Rolls)
8 Things I did Yesterday...
Went to the Orthopedic surgeon
Worked
Played with the kids
Changed Diapers
Laundry
Talked to Rob
Went to Rob's station for dinner
Played Guitar Hero!!!
8 Things I am Looking Forward To...
Have the cyst removed from my wrist
Taking the kids Trick-or-Treating
Thanksgiving (Haven't seen the extended family for way to long)
Loosing more weight
Playing Guitar Hero (can you tell I'm addicted)
Using the new referral system at St. Marks Hospital (you are angels)
Having Karma do a Red Bear Ceremony
Chakra class
8 Things on my Wish List...
Great Plastic Surgery (a boob lift and tummy tuck would be great)
A trip to Hawaii (I miss all my family there)
A better paying job for Rob
More together time with my family (I miss everything we used to do together...back before everyone had their own families)
A Cruise
A Healthier Body
Budah to potty train (That would be a God send)
World Peace

Day and Night Fun

Yesterday, my sister in law Kandice took the kids to the Barn Yard Boo at Thanksgiving Point. She is a nanny she took Justin (who is the neatest kid). My kids love to be with him. We fed the goats, and looked at the lamas, horses and chickens. Then we waited in line for the kids to ride the horses. It took us a hour before it was our turn. Justin LOVED the horse ride. Budah chickened out at the last minute. I was totally bummed but what do you do? We then decorated cookies and got tattoos. The tattoos where of by the time we made it to the car. BUMMER. Oh well. We had a ton of fun.


We were home for about a hour and then Auntie Dob (my best good friend) came over and we went to Gardner Village. We ran into some other friends and visited with them for a hour or so. It was great to see Tom, Krista and family. Then we walked around a little and it was time to leave. I did get some cute pictures of the kids and Dob (Sharyn). It was a great night. The kids love their Auntie and she is so great with them.

Lindsay, Jack is a cutie- pa-tutie

Lindsay, it was great to see you out at Traci's house. Thank you for letting me take pictures of your little man. He is a darling kid. It was a lot of fun to hang out with you. I know Budah loved having someone his age to play with. When I pulled the pictures up on the computer today...Budah said "Mommy, that's Jack. " These are for you girl.

Traci and Jessie these are for you

Last night we made the trek to Tooelle to have a BBQ with our friends. Traci is Robs partner at work and she and her family have become good friends of ours. Jessie is a AMAZING BBQer and he cooked up some AWSOME food. We went up the canyon and did some family pictures for them. It was a great location and wonderful models. Thanks for letting me do these for you.





I love this picture!!!

SLCC Car Show

Today SLCC celebrated its 60th year of education. They had a car show that my dad helped to put together. They had at least one car from every decade. It was really cool. Here are some pictures of REAL COOL cars.
T-Bird
Cadilac
Budah, Mikala and Ella in front of "Uncle Larry's" Chevy truck
God bless America




"Uncle Chuck's" daughters car.
Custom paint

A week in Park City

So we have been home for a week but I am just now getting it together to do a post. I don't know what my problem has been but...anyway. So my Aunt and Uncle thought we needed a break. They gave us their time share in Park City for the week. OMG can I just tell you how wonderful it was. We had a GREAT time. They had several kid friendly activities that we did. Budah and I walked up and down Main Street more times than I care to count but he loved it and I loved being with him. Mik could have cared less what we did, she just wanted to be involved. Rob and I got to spend some quality time with the kids and each other. Thanks Aunt Linda and Uncle John!
Budah painted his face while painting a flower pot
Mik's tie-dyed shirt. Way to big but she can grow into it...someday
Budah's tie dye

Happy Belated Birthday Baby Sis

On September 10th my baby girl turned one. Where did the time go? We went to Park City, Utah for the week and I failed to do a pre-post. Oh well.

Dear Mik,
Happy Birthday Baby Sis! I want to tell you how much joy and love you have brought to my life. I am totally amazed at how much spunk you have and how you tolerate things. This first year was not easy for you. You went through so much and you were brave and strong. You are so cute with your big brother and you are a trooper the way you put up with him. I feel so blessed to have you as my daughter. I love you with all my heart.