A New 'Do' and the Park!

My Sister-in-Law, Jenn had me come over yesterday for a haircut! So I headed over there and she does my highlights and then we sit down to cut it. She asked me what I wanted to do, and when it comes to hair I don't have a clue! I know she has been cutting hair for a while, and knows more about what looks good. So I told her to do whatever she wanted, and so she gave a Fun new look! I love it!!! this picture doesn't do it justice (plus it doesn't help that I was playing with kids at a park, lol). But it is totally different than anything I have had, but so cute! Jeff really likes it and so does Haden and Grant! Delaney didn't really look at me when I got home, and later when she noticed it she just kept staring at me and it took her a while to get used to the new me :) Thank you Jenn for sharing your time and your talent and making me feel cute! Love ya!!!

Haden has been wanting a picnic at the park, so today it has been so nice outside (like 67 degrees) we decided it would be fun! On our way to the park Grant and Haden had a funny conversation, and I wanted to write it down before I forget. Grant: Why do we like all the cute and cool dogs? Haden: Cause on day we're gonna be rich, we're gonna be dog rich. Jeff I just laughed, it was too cute!

Here are the pictures from the park:

January 09

Warning this is a Long Post :)

Well it has been a week since my last post and I figure I should make a new one :) Not too much going on, just day to day life! We are going to call tomorrow to schedule our ultrasound, I am so excited for that!

Haden is doing so well in school! It is fun to watch him learn and grow and totally love school! He is already looking forward to next year when he can go all day! He says he best friend is Jayden, she is a girl who is also in his class at church. He goes and plays at their house every once in a while and LOVES it! Thanks Jenn :) He is in a funny place right now as Grant and Cole have become such good friends they don't always include him, and he doesn't quite know what to do. I think things will adjust and be fine, but for the moment he feels a little lost at times! So it is good he has school to give him something for him!

Grant is Grant :) He is so fun and such a loving little boy! He loves playing with Cole and going off into his imaginary world. He is becoming such a big helper and liking to do things to help out (for the most part). I need to start working more with him to get him ready for Kindergarten next year (Can you believe he will be going to school???). He is excited at the thought of going to school and doing what Haden does, so I hope he keeps that excitement up and loves school as much as Haden does now.

Lately Cole has been telling us what he dreams, I don't remember Haden and Grant doing that! It is so fun to hear what he had been dreaming about, and listen to him explain it! Cole is still his crazy self, but definitely has a sweet and caring side to him! He is loving to play with Grant, and looks forward to it! He is also making a sweet and special bond with Delaney, and cares so much for her! We have decided that Heavenly Father made him so cute and sweet to make up for his craziness :) And it definitely works!

Delaney is starting to talk a bit more and repeat us! She still loves to dance and can't help herself whenever music comes on, it is way too cute! She is definitely a girly girl and loves to get dressed and have her hair done! She loves all things girl! She can definitely hang with her brothers, but she separates herself at times to be the girl of the group! She starts nursery in 2 weeks and although we are happy to have her go to her own class during church, it is sad and crazy to me to think she is old enough to go! She has also figured out how to open doors, fun fun!! We are needing to go pick the handle covers, because she can get in the bathroom, bedrooms and the garage all by herself! You can bet she has done it all day now that she has figured out she knows how! She is a sweetheart and loves to give hugs and kisses!

Jeff felt our baby move last night! I think he might have been able to before now, but every time he would put his hand on my belly the baby would stop moving (just like every one of our kids)! I love watching him get excited about it and be able to feel what I have been feeling for a little bit now! I really can't wait to find out what we are having!

Here are a few random pictures I have!

Here is Delaney covering her ears. She has learned that if you change the channel on the tv, instead of the cable box it makes it go to static. And so she does this all throughout the day and then stands there with her hands over her ears!
I thought she looked cute in this hat :) This is her saying Cheese!!

Here is Haden one morning before school. He wanted me to take his picture :) Such a handsome kid!

She does this quite often and it makes her look so big! I love her little feet in the air.

This is her half smile half saying cheese picture!

These two are so cute together! Here they are reading books together while Jeff and I were making dinner. It was such a sweet moment I had to take a picture!

Last week Delaney had followed me upstairs when I went to take a shower. Jeff thought she was just up there playing, but when I came out of my room she was sound asleep!

20 Weeks!!

Didn't I just announce that I was pregnant?! That is how it feels to me, and here we are officially HALF WAY through this pregnancy!! That is super exciting to me!! We still haven't gotten the ultrasound done to find out what we are having, hopefully soon :) It's fun to feel this baby move, I love that feeling. That is until the very end when they don't stop, haha!! It is exciting to know that we are half way there, and with how quickly the time has flown already, I am sure it will just continue to, and we will be holding this baby in our arms soon, yay! And with me having c-sections, we are actually a little more than half way, depending on when the c-section is scheduled for. I have the dates I would like, but it will all depend on my OB and when he okays! Once I know I will let you all know :)

On a funny note.....My nails have been growing like crazy! And for anyone who knows me knows that I have never had long nails unless they were fake. So this is not normal for me, sometimes they are nice and other times they get in the way because I am not used to having them. Haden obviously isn't either, because he looked at my nails and said 'Mom you have long nails!' and I said 'Yep I do!' Then he replied with 'you need to have Dad clip them!!' Jeff is the one that clips the kids' nails, and it made me laugh that he would assume I didn't know how!

Also Cole said something funny yesterday that I need to document before I forget! I went to get Cole out of his crib, he had woken up from his afternoon nap. When I got in there he said 'Mom I say 'tank' you for the party guys'. I had to hold back from laughing and asked him if he was having a party, he said 'yep while I sleeping, I had a party with the guys.' Who knows what guys, but he woke up so happy and in a good mood! Must have been a good dream!! Later Jeff asked him about his party and his eyes lite up and he said 'yeah, I have a party!' It was too cute!!

Randomness :)

Thank you all for kind thoughts and well wishes for Jeff! We were able to take turns taking naps on Sunday, which helped a ton! The only thing we can think of as to why his sugar went so low, was that he must have taken too much insulin. We aren't sure exactly, but really don't know what else would cause him to do this. We are glad it is over and we can put it behind us and hopefully never have to do it again! I do, however, know that if I ever do wake up to him like that again I will just immediately call 911, instead of trying to take care of it myself! Also my brother, Nate, and sister-in-law, Jenn, brought by dinner for us on Sunday, which was So sweet of them! It actually worked out because I had forgotten to take out the chicken, lol! Thank you guys SO much for doing that for us!!

I have written down a few funny things the kids have said and wanted to post them!
One day while building Lego's:
Haden - Grant, how do you like my sailboat?
Grant - Um...it's a little taller than my sailboat!
It made me laugh because he didn't say good job or anything he only compared it to his.

Grant has been obsessed with wearing flip flops lately. So I asked him why he wants to wear them, and he said 'so that no one can see my feet!'
Right, because flip flops cover your feet so well :) HAHAHAHA!!!

Yesterday I was eating a pickle and Grant wanted one, so I got him one. Cole decided he wanted one, and so I got him one as well (even though I was pretty sure he didn't like them). He took one bite and brought it back to me and said 'I no like pickles'! So Delaney decides she wants the one he had. He hands it to her and said 'eat it Lanes, it's yummy!' He totally lied to her, because he definitely didn't think it was yummy! It cracked me up!! After he said it I started to laugh and he got this huge smile on his face and walked away. Delaney actually ate about half of it, so maybe Cole telling her it was yummy helped :)

I have a few random pictures to share if you want to see them!
Just click on the one below to see all the others!

Random Pics, Jan 09

What a night!!

Early this morning, around 1:30 am I was woken up to our bed shaking, we had only gone to bed at about 11 pm so not too long afterwards. As I rolled over I see Jeff laying there on his back, holding his head and shaking uncontrollably. He was staring straight at the ceiling, I could not get him to make eye contact. He was sweating and just not with it! So I head down stairs to get some candy and some juice, things I have used to pull him out of low sugar before. So I first try with the candy, but he won't chew it, so I switch to the juice with a medicine dropper, and I manage to get him to take a whole cup full. But still nothing, which usually by now he is at least acknowledging me. So I go and turn on the lights, when I notice he has thrown up all over, and by this time he has shut his eyes and I can't get him to open them. I can't get him to do anything, he is just laying there! So I realize at this point I need to call 911, something I have never had to do before, something I never want to have to do again! So I call my parents, because if they transport him to the hospital I will need someone to be here with my kids. As soon as I heard my Mom's voice I broke down, she lets me know they are heading out and to call 911 and call her back. So I get off the phone with her and dial 911 :( I get them on the phone and explain to them what is going on. The guy on the phone tells me that I need to unlock my front door, and turn on lights and then head back up to be with Jeff. He also tells me to roll him on his side, since he has thrown up just in case it happens again. And that I need to get myself ready in case they need to transport him to the hospital. So I get myself dressed, and I attempt to put pajama pants on Jeff, I got them up about half way and then he started to kick. So I had to leave them. I called my Mom back, and we were able to say a prayer together on the phone, and I talked to her until the paramedics arrived, and then my parents arrived shortly after. In walk 2 guys, followed shortly by 2 more guys, followed by another guy and a girl (a little overwhelming). As they come into the room I explain what has happened, what our history has been like with low sugars, and answer a bunch of questions. I just stood by the wall, to stay out of their way! They start to basically yell Jeff's name, and try to see if they can get a response......nothing! So they proceed to test his blood sugar, it took them a while to get any blood out of his finger, in fact one guy had to squeeze the heck out of his finger to get anything. When they did get it tested, he was only at 21, which to give you an idea of how low he was his normal range is anywhere from 70 to 100 on a good day. And he got a 21 after I had already given him a cup of juice, so who knows what he had been at when I woke up. They proceed to try and get a response from him, and start an IV. At this point Jeff still doesn't open his eyes, but he starts to fight the paramedics! Because he was fighting them it took 4 guys to get the IV in, one holding his left arm and his legs (so he wouldn't kick them), another to hold his right arm still (so they could get the IV in), another to stick the needle in and get the IV started, and one to hold the IV bag and inject something into the IV (basically sugar type stuff). Shortly after they proceed to talk very loudly, and call Jeff's name again. He opened his eyes for a second and then wouldn't again, but he did start to pull up his pajama pants. Which we all laughed and they said 'well that is a good sign'! They proceed to call his name some more and finally he acknowledges them. They ask him if this has ever happened before and he told them no, which isn't true, it happened while he was on his mission! Then they asked him if he knew where he was, he said no. So they waited for a minute or two and then proceeded to ask him again if he knew where he was, again he said no. So the paramedic said 'want to give it a try' by then he was looking around and said 'my room', so they asked him the year and he said '09'. He started to be more responsive and while looking around he was surrounded by paramedics, so he asked where I was. They told him I was there, and asked if he wanted to see me, he said yes so I walked around and he just stared at me and said 'this is bad'. I was just so happy to see him awake and responding! They ask him if he wants to go to the hospital, and he says no. So they tell him they need him to sit up, when he does he realizes that he has thrown up and wanted to go shower. So they tell him they need him to show them he is okay enough to take care of himself, and they wanted him to eat a sandwich or something (Thanks Mom for heading down and making one for him!!!!). So he does and starts to be more responsive and apologizes for all of this. The paramedics fill out some paperwork, hang aroudn for bit, and then pack up their bags, and gave us a form to say that he does not want to go to the hospital that we had to sign. And then they leave! I was SO glad that they didn't have to take him to the hospital, that we were able to pull him out of this just at home! My Mom and I pulled the sheets off, and then my Mom and my Dad put some new ones on! There is blood all over them, from them trying to put the IV, but what can you do?!! So we do that, I get him a new shirt for him to change into until he can shower. Then my Dad and my brother Nate (who my parents called to have him meet them at our house) gave Jeff a blessing. I am so grateful for the priesthood!!!!! After that, we talked for a bit and then they left as well. I helped Jeff get clothes and things and he took a shower. By this time it is after 3:00 am and I am wide awake! Once he is done we climb back into bed and talk for a while longer about everything that happened. It was probably 4:00 am before Jeff even started to fall asleep, I was having a hard time falling asleep and just kept praying that I could! Finally I did, and got a couple hours in before Grant was waking me up at 6:30 this morning :) I am so grateful for the paramedics who were able to pull him out of this and help us out! I am so grateful to my parents for driving across town to be with me, and my brother, Nate, for waking up and coming over. It means so much to me, and to Jeff that you would do that for us! I love you guys!!! I am grateful that even with everything going on and how loud it got NONE of the kids woke up! Which is so surprising for all of them but was such a blessing!!! They definitely did not need to see all of those paramedics there, and see their Dad like that! I hope and pray this never happens again!! And I am so thankful that he is okay, and that the paramedics could get it under control!! Count your blessings :)

Pickles and Friends!

Okay so those two things have nothing to do with the other in this post :) and I know that you come to this blog for my kids, but today I am posting about me, lol! That sounds so selfish!

So I have craved pickles before in a pregnancy or two, but it usually goes as quickly as it came. I would eat a couple pickles and be done. Not this time around! They are so yummy and I am enjoying them! When the craving first started we only had like 2 pickles left. I ate them both and came so close to drinking the juice (yes the craving is that bad). I stopped myself and we went and picked me up a big jar of them from Costco, now I can have pickles whenever I want! Each pregnancy has been so different with everything from symptoms to cravings. It is always interesting to me to see what each one will bring! I am 19 weeks along, only 1 week and we are half way! I still need to schedule my ultrasound so we can see what this one is going to be! I am feeling better each day, and grateful that there is help out there for depression. So not fair to have to deal with that on top of everything else life throws at you. I am nervous for #5, and with all of them being 6 1/2 and younger, that is just crazy! I know that we will adjust and manage, but the thought of that many little ones makes me a bit nervous! I have felt this baby move and that is so fun! Jeff and Haden can't wait until they can feel it too! I had a friend have her 5th the other day, and looking at the pictures of her little boy made me excited to be able to hold a baby again! To be able to meet this little person growing inside! So many emotions, but it is all so exciting!

Have you ever had those type of friends where you could be a part and when you get back together it doesn't seem as if that much time has passed? Tuesday night I was able to go meet some dear friends of mine, Julie and Heather, for dinner (I forgot my camera or I would have gotten a picture). Julie I haven't seen or really talked to since shortly after Cole was born, and he is 2 1/2! Heather I haven't seen or talked to since my wedding day. Which is so sad because these girls were my closest friends ever! And we did pretty much everything together throughout high school. It was SO good to catch up, and be able to sit and hear what they have been up to for these past years! I appreciate them arranging that night so I could get out and be with them! I loved that we could sit and talk, and have it not feel like it has been so long since we have done that, even though SO much has happened! I look forward to keeping in touch, having these nights out with them! And it definitely will not be that long ever again if I can help it :) Thanks again Julie and Heather!!!

Please Help!

I have a friend, Ramona, who has posted this on our store forum, but I think the more people we get involved the better! Here is what we need your help with:

Please help us stop the waiting lists and processes for disabled children/adults to get services. There is currently a movement to make services easier for children-particularly when they turn 21. It would remove the need to start over on wait lists when someone moves to a new state, etc. We are under 700 posts away from this making it to Pres-Elect Obama's 10 issues. (more explanation on the website). We were so excited to make it to this second round and now the voting starts again. So, if you have a few minutes, please help me out by going HERE and placing your vote! This will help autistic children and others like Ramona's son, Sam, who have rare conditions and need help as they grow into adults! Thank you so much!

I hope that you all go vote for this!! I know that those who have children with disabilities will be very grateful!!

Happy New Year!!

I am home from church today with Haden who has been running a fever since yesterday evening. He was throwing up, but hasn't since shortly before bed last night. So we are home and since his fever isn't going away yet, he probably won't be going to school tomorrow! I am battling yet another cold, this is my 2nd in like 2 weeks, fun fun!!
I cannot believe we are already starting a new year! We had a great year, sure it was full of bumps along the way at times, but I am a true believe in things happening for a reason! We have been through Jeff losing a job to him being hired on with the elevator's union. He is enjoying the change, the people he works with, and of course the better pay :) We also will get insurance through his job this month, which will be nice! Haden turned 6 this year, he started kindergarten which he is LOVING and doing well in. He has lost 2 teeth so far and loves that the tooth fairy comes with money :) He enjoys his friends and his brothers and sister! Grant turned 4 and is such a sweetheart! He loves playing and using his imagination!! He is becoming such a big helper around the house. Coleman turned 2 and is full of energy! He drives us crazy at times, but definitely makes us smile more often than not! He is starting to talk so much and it is fun to carry on a conversation with him! He constantly tells us he loves us and is giving hugs! Delaney turned 1 and the year went by too quickly! She is a funny little girl with quite the personality. She enjoys teasing everyone, and thinks she is hilarious! She runs around and chases her brothers! She is starting to talk, and says Uh Oh, Hi, yes, up, please, mom, daddy, ready, hi there, Oh and boys. She is definitely her own person and does what she wants when she wants! Jeff and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary, and it's one of those things where I can't believe it has been that long but at the same time I think has it only been that long?!! I look forward to the years to come with our family! I am over 17 weeks along in my pregnancy, which means in the next couple of weeks we can find out what we are having!! It is also means that at 20 weeks, we are half way through this pregnancy, which is just crazy!! I have been battling with depression during this pregnancy, but I got in and got a prescription to help me through it. Also I have started to feel the baby move every once in a while, which is so fun!! Haden says we are having a girl, and Grant and Cole say it's a boy, so it will be interesting to see who is right. I have been looking at dates to see when is best to have this baby, and once I meet with my new OB we will figure that out. We look forward to what this next year brings our family, along with what this new baby will be!
We stayed home for New Years Eve this year and had fun playing games and hanging out at a family! Here are some pictures, some random ones and others from our fun night!

New Years Eve 2008