Saying Goodbye

So we got home a little early from our trip because I can't count. I thought I had reserved three nights but only reserved two. But it worked out we were able to take an extra day at home to relax from the weekend before starting the new week.

While we were gone some of our dearest friends The Olson's moved to Colorado. Sadie's best friend Atley is their daughter. Sadie was really sad that she couldn't see Atley so she wanted to make her a video of her singing songs to her.

Atley's video

I broke down all the song separately if you would like to look at just one song.

This song is Book of Mormon Stories.

I teach work with children at Church and this is one of the songs that we are learning in Sadie's group.

This song is called Once There Was A Snowman. Another song from Church.

This song is Rock A Bye Baby

Last but definitely not least is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

Doheny State Beach

There are lots more pictures from this trip on my Photography blog.

I have to say this is one of my most favorite pictures!

I was still recovering from my surgery so I didn't do too much playing around. Just a lot of walking.

We did find this cute little Butterfly Garden which I'm sure at a different time of the year would be full of butterflies. We walked through and got some fun family pictures.

Of course it was 11am so the sun was right in our eyes and Sadie didn't want to cooperate but we managed to still have fun.

My best friend, love of my life. I'm so lucky and greatful to be celebrating 17 years with this wonderful man. I truly did marry my prince.

I look haggard I know but I was on pain killers and tired. haha...oh well the memories will last forever right?!

Sadie just wanted to play at the beach at this point.

On our way to the beach to have a picnic before heading home.

Dana Point

Our Trip...California Adventure

We've had a family trip to Disneyland-California Adventure/Dana Point for months for our Anniversary. There was no way I was going to miss this trip because I had to have my gall bladder removed. And the doctor did say to walk a lot. haha.

So we headed down to California Adventure and spent the morning there waiting to check into our room.

Here is the "catch of the day"

Sadie does love her some carousel riding. Steve looks thrilled right?!

My poor lonely toy. Won't someone buy her so she will be loved?


Then we headed down to Dana Point and checked in our room.

My Sad Story...

Let me first start off this story with some background information. I am one of those people who put off going to the doctor. I don't know why...ok maybe I do. I just hate to pay money for someone to tell my I'm fine or the symptoms are all in my head. Not to mention having to deal with kids either at the doctor or figuring out who can watch them. Blah, blah I know, wrong decision.

Well I've been having stomach issues on and off for the past 6 months or so. I told my friend my symptoms and she said "it's your gall bladder you need to have it checked out."

Ok now fast foward to Monday, March 14th at 10:30pm. My "I'm going to be sick" routine started. This happens occasionally. Well by 3:30am I was so sick I slept (if you call it that) in the bathroom. Needless to say I was out of commission the next day (oh and the migraine didn't help either). Wednesday morning I was still in pain but I was functioning. I called my girlfriend and said I thought I needed to go to Urgent Care. Her response was "well duh!"(love ya Gin). So off to Urgent care I go. The doctor was great and said yep you probably have gall stones.

Next came the Ultrasound. Now for those who know my past fertility issues will understand when I say I have a lot of experience with ultrasounds. Well this tech was just clicking away. So I knew I was in trouble. So what do I do? I go to Sadie's 1st softball game. Yep I was in pain but I did it. During the game I get a call from the doctor...yep gall stones and we are going to find you a surgeon.

WHAT?! Yep! So I called the doctor the next day and talked to a nurse because I was still in a lot of pain. I asked her how many stones I had and she said the report says multiple which in their language meant too many to count. So later at 1pm I had a surgery consult and they sent me to preop from their office. Nothing like a rush job right?!

Well the procedure went fine and come to find out my gall bladder was full of stones. It was definitely a memorable St. Patty's Day. Oh and yes I learned my lesson and I will not put off going to the doctor.

Sadie's First Softball Game

Sadie's first game was an adventure. I was really sick which turned out to a bigger deal than we thought and Sadie really didnt want to play. We got through it though.

crazy #4

Sadie batting (the helmet is too big so all she'd say is "who turned out the lights")

After one inning...she was done.

"The Princesses"

Sadie's Scrapes

My poor baby. Well it finally happened. She took a spill off of her bed. After we put her to bed we heard a loud thump and then the crying. I went in and found her crumpled on the floor covered in blood. Mainly from her gums. We don't know if she was jumping on the bed and fell off or if she was reaching for the ceiling fan and slipped. Both are common activities for our young adventurer. Although this is the first time she's actually fallen off of the bed.

Here is the results of the spill.

I tried putting bandaids on it and it just made her look like she'd had a bad nose job.

Final Tally

Well I finally finished all of my sewing projects. The final tally is: Burp Cloths - 30, Photography backdrops - 2, Babie blanket - 1, Hemmed Pants - 3 and Hemmed Shirt - 1. Oh and don't forget the new crochet project...diaper cover. Not too shabby for the first time. I also dyed my first cheesecloth. It turned out pretty good. Now I just have 2 more to do. Here are a few samples of the fabrics I used for the burp cloths and back drop.

Backdrop

Burp Cloth
Burp Cloth

Burp Cloth

Diaper Cover

Our Trip to the Orchards

Our Family

I absolutely love this picture!

The weather was just beautiful today so we decided to go and visit the almond orchards which are blooming. I noticed them when I went to get my hair cut the other day.

I just love this man! Words can't express how happy and blessed to have him in my life. (ok enough mushy stuff) I've been fortunate because of his hard work to be able to be home with Sadie this past year. Because of this our family has been blessed and have become stronger. I was lucky to get these shots. All Sadie wanted to do was play hide and seek.

I got some great shots of Sadie playing.

Steve had the remote and started snapping shots. I thought this turned out pretty good.

This time Sadie had the remote...this is why you can't see her face. HAHAHA!

"OO! Shiny object"

I don't know why I love these kind of shots but I do. They melt my heart.

Playing around

I may be biased but she is just beautiful! I asked Sadie to spin and this was what I got. You can't tell but her finger tips are touching my finger tips.

Walking on Daddy's feet

Blowing Dandelions

We had such a great time out at the orchard. Oh and yah...Thank you Steve for suffering through your allergies to get these pictures.

After we got back from the orchard Sadie wanted to play outside. She was attempting to sing as loud as she could. It was pretty funny. It started on the swings and I convinced her to record this so her grandparents could see it. Enjoy!