Broken Bones

About a month ago, Sam took the dog out on a leash, in the dark, to go to the bathroom.....Next thing I heard was a lot of yelping and yelling from Diesel and Sam. As I ran out of the house, Sam was running across the yard sobbing, holding a crying Diesel, who had an obvious broken leg. Trying to remain calm myself I held Diesel's leg together and held him against me as I tried to figure out how to handle the situation. Aunt Rachel to the rescue! I text her and asked her to find an emergency vet (this all happened at 9pm) At one point, Sam, Jake and Ty, as well as Diesel and Jett (another puppy in the house) were all crying at the same time in the kitchen. Asking Sam to collect himself because I needed his help, I tried to engage him in medical conversation to help him focus. Eventually we came up with splinting with legos, it turned out great! Emergency vet didn't even charge - they said we stabilized the break excellently and just needed to add another inch. He is still trying to heal - it is going to be a long healing process for him. All bones were broken at an angle in his leg. He has been such a trooper!!! The vet has been wonderful and very kind to us.

Random pictures of all of us

Snow/Small Dog/Splint that needs to stay dry

'Tis the season to be sick...

We have certainly had our moments of being sick. Within the last 3 weeks, I have had bronchitis, Jake had pneumonia and Ty was borderline pneumonia, and almost hospitalized for weight loss. He lost 3 pounds, dipping under 19lbs for the first time since arriving in North Carolina. As of last Tuesday, he weighed 18lbs 11 oz. No bueno!! Dr. threatened to put him in the hospital if he continued throwing up....he is still at home and as of Monday, Dec. 21, had gained 1lb 4oz back! Yay!! Poor Ty HATES going to the doctor - if he sees anyone in scrubs now, he ducks and refuses to look at that person. This picture was taken while we were waiting for the doctor to come in the room. He was angry that I had the camera in front of him....

Sweet Moments with the little people in our lives

I knew I needed to get at least 1 post on here before the year ended. So much has been happening in our lives - where to even start?

Tuesday, Dec. 15 - As the boys and I finished reading scriptures for the night, Sam spoke up and said, "I really like it when you read, mom." Ty looked at me and yelled at the top of his lungs, "More!" as he used sign language and signed more at the same time. Ty then took my scriptures from me, and gently flipped thru the pages. It was a very sweet ending to the night with the boys.

One Sunny Day in North Carolina

It was so beautiful outside today, we went for a walk. It has been raining for the last week (compliments of Hurricane Ida?) It has been cold, yucky, and stay inside kind of weather.
Sam roller bladed, Jake walked, Ty did the stroller, Diesel walked, most of the walk. At the end of the walk, the pot of gold... The playground. Jake and Sam had a great time running around.
Deanna (Ty's occupational therapist, and our roommate) did some therapy. He responded well, with the exception of the swing......

Twas the Night Before Halloween

We discovered when making a last run for the final items for Sam's costume on Friday night, that KMart had activities for children throughout the store. The one that Sam enjoyed the most was the create a Mummy. I was offered by the employee as the subject to mummify, but Sam wanted to make Jake into a mummy. The picture shows the extent of his patience, and Jakes. When it was Sams turn, Jake refused and told me I could do it. I had a little fun....

Diesel

The dog is Diesel.....he has been so much fun, for all of us. He loves to play with all 3 boys, and loves to snuggle with me, and Jake begs for him to sleep with, every night. He is not a yappy dog and has been so tolerable of Ty pulling him, pushing him, laying on him, dragging him. He is fun!

Getting Older

I appear to be aging....not sure when this happened. I look at the picture I have put on for the main picture, and then I look at this picture. I don't feel older, but looking at the faces of my children, I am definately getting older because they are growing up. I believe this is why I color my hair. It hides the evidence of me getting older.

Ty will be starting pre-school in a few days - again, another indication that I am getting older. I have really struggled with him getting older. He and I have sort of been so connected since conception. After birth, when he lived in the NICU for 88 days, there were very few days I didn't see him. Once home, he pretty much, went and did everything with me. That hasn't changed over the past 3 years. It is now.

All 3 of my children will be in school, as of November 9, 2009, ALL DAY LONG!!!!!!!!!

A Boy and his Puppy