To my sissy in HAWAII

Happy Happy Birthday. We love you and we miss you. Canyon is wishing you a happy birthday in his birthday suit. Pretty awesome huh??

I hope you slept in, went surfing, took a nap and ate a lot of chocolate.

November... what?...is it over??

Our foundation was leaking and so the construction began. We were not expecting it to be so much remodeling but it had to be done. Mold, yucky wet carpets and wood paneling all had to go. This is the room all torn down. Canyon thought it was pretty awesome. He wanted to see the "rocks" everyday. Really it was plaster but he didn't know. John, his brother Nate, and our neighbor did the hard labor. I did the paint. Thank you Nate!! You are a lifesaver, thank you for teaching John some skills, now I can say John is not just a bike man.

Before

After

Canyon absolutely loves his new room. If you ask him if he likes it his face gets real bright, his smile gets huge and he says "yes, yes, yes I do."

So with the room done we played musical rooms here. Canyon went downstairs, Bridger went into the nursery upstairs and John got off the couch and is now back is our room. Yeah happy days at the Rogers house. Bridger is sleeping better through the night. I am now only waking up once at night to feed and back to bed I go. It is great to finally be getting some much needed sleep.

In the middle of the room construction was the crazy wind storm. We were out of power for about 48 hours. It was cold and dark. It felt like we were camping especially sporting these amazing head lamps. We survived the power outage but it sure made me think of better ways to be prepared. For example it would probably be a good idea to have the emergency gear in one spot so we don't have to go looking for it all. Just a thought.

Just a cute picture of Bridger. He is now sitting pretty well. I put him in the pack and play and this is what he looks like. His little face peaking over the side rail. So cute.

It's a miracle. Canyon fell asleep watching Cars. This is a first for him. He is so routine, he must be in his bed with his sippy cup and blanket. But not this day. Yeah.

My Little Things!

My double stroller. Pretty sweet huh?

Flyin' time with dad.

Getting cozy on the couch.

These are the best picture I could get with my uncooperative 2 year old. We are lucky he had his hair piece still on.

Miss Hadley. My little niece.

Josh and Boston. Our super hero toys.Jeremy, Darla and Paul. Jeremy dressed up as his dad. He was pretty spot on with the impersonations. Trick or treating. Canyon didn't quite understand it. He kept taking the candy out of his bucket and giving it to me. His bucket is only for cars apparently.

Canyon actually giving the candy back to the man. We only went to two houses and Canyon was done. He so doesn't get the point, maybe next year.

Similarities

Canyon


Bridger


In both these pictures they are about 3 1/2 months. They look like brothers don't they??

Thank you for all the concern about Bridgers health. He is doing better. He is drinking a little more everyday and he no longer is having temperatures. He will be good and new soon.

A trip to the ED

Yesterday I couldn't deny that Bridger needed to be seen at PCMC emergency department. After 5 days of fevers with a temperature hitting at a scorching high of 102.7. I took him in. Blood, urine, boogers and a chest x-ray were taken. He was given a bolus of IV fluids. He began to perk up a little but then he spiked another temperature. We were then transfered to the rapid treatment unit for observation. They didn't want to send him home until the temperatures were under control and he began to drink better. Evenutally some of the lab work came back. He has Adenovirus. A common virus that invades the respiratory tract and the GI tract. It causes babies to have fevers, to be congested and have diarrhea. Because of the congestion Bridger was not drinking and became dehydrated, so that is why he got the fluid bolus. After 12 hours of sitting, sucking out boogers and him getting IV fluids he started to drink a little. He was not drinking enough to go home, he only drank 4 oz the whole day, but the doctor knows me and knows that I know what to do for a sick baby so she sent us home. I am so thankful for my knowledge and experience but it is so different when it is your own baby. I was sad, stressed and scared, but once we got to the hospital all my fevers went away and the nurse in me came out. I was composed.

Now we are home and Bridger is getting better. John gave him a blessing. He has had a low grade temp but nothing bad. He is drinking but it needs to be in a bottle. So I am pumping and feeding. Not the most convenient but anything to keep him hydrated. Hopefully soon he and Canyon will be 100% again. (Canyon has it too but not as bad).

September Randomness

Cute matchy matchy boys. John doesn't like it when we are matchy matchy but when it comes to our boys it is all good.

A friend in the neighbors backyard. Canyon called it a COW. We had a little lesson on animals and this was a deer not a cow.

My sister-in-law Jen got married September 22nd. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful bride. John and his mom

My sister-in-laws: Me, Lilly, Cindy, Megan, Brett, and Catherine

Oh my what amazing eyelashes. He gets those from John.A picnic in the back of the car. Canyon loves our new car.John and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary last night. October 8th. We had a wonderful dinner at our favorite restaurant, Citrus Grill. Then we came home and watched a movie. The sad news of this week is that I lost my wedding ring. I have looked everywhere for it and it is gone. So maybe by next year I will have found it or have gotten a new one.

This picture we took and I asked John to smile.

This is what I got... A CRAZY SMILE.

I told him to smile for real. Oh what a nice smile it is, Right?!?

Smiles and Frowns

I have had a great summer. I have gotten to spend quality time with my sister and her little gypsy daughter. I have enjoyed going to the pool and sunbathing. I have eaten a lot of not so nutritious food. I spent everyday with my boys. And I have even formed a very healthy habit... going to the gym for some zumba or body combat. It makes me sad to know that this must end as everything must come to an end. I return to work tomorrow and I am sad to say goodbye to summer. I am sad to say goodbye to going to the gym everyday. I am sad to stop spending 5 out of 7 days with my sister. But most of all I am sad to say goodbye to my boys. I knew this day was coming but it came too fast. I hope John can handle both kids. It is a lot more work that just one. But I am blessed to know that my kiddos are with their dad and not at a daycare.

So that is my frown but here are some smiles.

Bridger channeling his inner Micheal Jackson OOOH!

One of Bridgers first smiles caught on camera.

Peach days up in Brigham City. It was supposed to be our last Hoorah before I went back to work, but Canyon was not so happy. This was rare moment that day.

My sissy Alicia visiting from Hawaii

yum yum yum...

...2 minutes later

I was doing laundry and the house became very quite. Quite usually means Canyon is doing something naughty. I came up the stairs and found that he was enjoying Bridgers swing.

Back to frowns
Last dinner before my dreaded day of going back to work.

Luckily my critters don't know what is coming.