Spring Spa Day!!

Spring Spa Day... Well, Kind of. We all met Aunt Mindy for haircuts and highlights (Only me on the latter). We cut a lot off of Oaklee's hair. She looks so cute. Charlee just got a trim, and Jaxson, who needs the haircut more than anyone, avoided the scissors because I couldn't cut off those cute curls.

Oaklee's Long Hair.

Oaklee's short haircut.

more short hair

Mom, Mindy, and Charlee

Jaxson with a sucker

Blog Nerd...The Next Generation

This is a funny pic of Oaklee playing on our computer. It is funny how smart she is. She can get on the Internet, click on favorites, then get to Playhouse Disney all by herself. It is pretty funny. Oh, and she knows how to use the scroll wheel on the mouse. I just learned that!!

Labor Day Pool Party

Cute Daddy and Jaxson.

Scottee holding Torel's baby, Hayyden.

Goggled beauties, Oaklee, Afton, and Charlee (and Grandpa).

Brian and the kids swimming.

Potty Time!!

This morning, Grandma got to watch Oaklee and Jaxson while I took Charlee to school. Oaklee had to go potty, so mom told her to run and go. A minute later, Mom heard a little yelp for help. Mom went in to find Oaklee with one foot on the stool and a large puddle beneath her feet. Mom asked what happened and in a little voice, Oaklee replied, "There is a bug in the potty". There was a cricket in the potty and there was no way Oaklee was going to sit on the potty with that in there. Then again, neither would I.

HUGE BEACH NEWS!!!

For all of you South Carlsbad State Beachers, I have news. Costco just came out with the "Fine Cutlery" in forks only. That is right, no more boxes of leftover knives. This is so exciting. I know, I need to get a life.

Murmuring...Yea or Neigh?

Laman and Lemuel murmured against Nephi when things got tough, but when they got to their wits end, they quit the murmuring and prayed to our Heavenly Father. Yesterday, I wanted to murmur so badly, but I could not bring myself to do it. I am so blessed and protected that I felt that if I complained, it was like I was telling Heavenly Father that I did not appreciate all of the comfort and care that he gives me. Charlee woke up Friday night 4 times throwing up. Of course it was the fathers and sons camp out, so Brian and Jax were gone. On Saturday morning, she was still throwing up with a high fever and major abdominal pain. We went to the doctor and eventually Phoenix Children's Hospital for possible appendicitis. Yeah, because we had nothing else to do for the entire day. The thing that impressed me most about my friends and family was the immediate help we received. Dan Conner turned around to find Brian and tell him what was going on while he fished, Brenda took Oaklee, and my mom and I took Charlee. I am so grateful to all of them for their help. After an abdominal CT, the doctors thought her appendix had already burst because they could not see it, but they decided to have an ultrasound done just to be sure. The doctor said it was about a 70% shot she would need surgery. During the ultrasound, we found her 4mm, non-inflamed, perfect little appendix and the final report was given....It was GAS!! Yes, Heavenly Father was looking out for us and Brian even made it to the second half of the ASU Football game (Oh yeah, We won!!). So we all need to learn that murmuring sure makes it hard to be grateful for what we do have... oh and there is such a thing as children's Gas X! Love Ya!!

Faith in small packages

Last night my faith was strengthened by two special little girls. I went into Charlee and Oaklee's room to find them crying about missing their sister. I hugged them and we cried, but I realized that Trevee would want us to be happy. When Brian got home from the store, He hugged them and Oaklee said "Dad, Can I have a blessing so I won't be sad". Brian and I were taken back and Charlee asked for one, too. They got fathers blessings and both felt better. My mom says that this may happen from time to time and that it is probably healthy to share it instead of bottling it up. Trevee would want us to be happy and I will try to be happy everyday for her.

More from Scottee

I know that I have been writing about Trevee so much this week because she is all I seem to think about. I miss her. I miss having a fat tummy, yes, Allison, you will miss that. I want so badly to hold her. I want to be able to tell my other strong kids that she will come home. I am sad that I can't do these things. I want to be strong, but I struggle with the heartache. I know where Trevee is. I know she is with my loving Heavenly Father, but selfishly I want her here with me. I am so thankful for the love I get from all of you. I am amazed at how therapeutic it is to write about her and my feelings and share them all with you. Thank you all for reading my thoughts. It means so much to me to have you care about my family.

Trevee Smiles!!

Totally Weird. The hospital gave me a disk with some pictures that they took of Trevee. I was scared to look at it because I was afraid that they would not be as nice as mine, but I was wrong. They posed her like a baby (Her huge booties are actually only 1 inch big) and she is smiling in the pictures. I know that sounds nuts, but she is. My aunt Jann always said that my babies came out smiling because everyone smiled within the first week, and Trevee was no exception. I do know that this is not possible, but look for yourself. Click on the picture to see her smile!! My beautiful baby girl is happy.

Funny Oaklee

Oaklee has a great sense of humor. She makes us laugh with her insightful questions. On Monday, we went to a swim party at Aunt Jann's house. She used to have a big dog named Yoshi. I asked Brian where the dog was and Oaklee responded, "The dog went to play with baby Trevee." It was so cute. I guess to her, that is a good thing. Her teacher says that she is so smart and her wit is so fabulous.

Cutest Hubby on the Block

Since all of this happened, Brian has developed a 6th sense about me. He seems to call when I need it and for some reason he keeps finding me crying in the shower or just needing a hug. He hugs me for as long as I want and doesn't think I am silly for having my mental moments. So, I nominate Brian as the Cutest Hubby on the Block. He will probably be so embarrassed about this post, but do I have any seconds???

Trevee's hands and feet

This is baby Trevee's hands and feet. I put a quarter on the paper so you could see the actual size of her hands. They look fake, but they were perfect with 10 fingers and 10 toes.