ThE fLu........

The flu has struck our home. It started with Cody and is now moving on to Landen. I took the boys to the doctor today and it was confirmed. So that is what has been up with us. Just a lot of crying, coughing, sneezing, barfing, fevers, sleeping, movies, sprite and a messy house! We also found out today that Cody has an ear infection and pretty good one too. He didn't once complain that his ear hurt. My boys never get ear infections. So I was a little surprised. On top of all this I started spotting a bit over the weekend so I was an emotional wreck. I had a strong impression to get a blessing. So when Matt got home from work he went and got our neighbor Neal. And He gave me an amazing blessing. I will never forget some of the things he talked about. They are life changing for me. I then went to the doctor Monday morning and they confirmed that everything was fine. Just like Neal had said to me in my blessing. It was for sure a miracle in my eyes. So I go again in the morning to have them check on me again. Then next week too. But I feel like all is good. Just feel like a am going to barf or gag all the time. With the boys I never had trouble with food grossing me out to the point of gagging. With this baby I feel like that all the time. It's weird. Even with stuff I used to eat just fine!? Anyway...I got some pics of Traven. (Pronounced Tray-ven) So I will put those up soon. He is getting so big already! Can't wait to see him this weekend.

NeW hAppEnInGs!

On Tuesday the 12th a new little nephew joined our family. Trevor & Shari had a 7lb. 10oz. 19in. baby boy. His name is Thaxton James Simcox. This was my Grandmother's last name. (dad's side) Matt and I loved that name and wanted to use it for Landen but Trevor already claimed it. Thaxton is so cute. I just want to eat him up! Matt and I have decided it was time for us to have another little fetcher of our own. And seeing little Thaxton made me want one even more. ThEn!!! On Thursday I found out I am pregnant!! This will be my 6th pregnancy. I don't have the best track record for pregnancies. So I really hope all continues to go well. My est. due date in Oct.23rd 2008. So far away. But so exciting!!!

WhAt A wEeK!

So the weeks seem long to me. I am having major cabin fever. It snows everyday and is so cold. Good thing the sun is out today! Since I quit working I just feel blagh! I have no reason to get dressed. I have no where to go! I have been stuck without a car many days. All that should fianlly be over. The car finally passed inspections and seems to be running???? Stupid Eclipse. Good thing it is paid off. Since I have been stuck at home I have started reading The Work and the Glory series. I am hooked. I read them so fast. Then have to scrounge around and see who has the next volume I can borrow. I should be cleaning but whatever I seem to be over that for right now anyway. I used to be a clean freak. Zoloft has really mellowed me out. Also Cody just gets so bored at home. I try to think of fun things to do. He is really smart and very challenging. We also seem to be very much alike. I think this may be partly why we have so many challenging days? But he is in school now. Doing great. The teacher always talks so highly of him. He is learning to read very well. He writes his alphabet and numbers very well too. Cody is also an amazing artist. He spends hours drawing and making up storeis. He then wants them put into page protectors and bound. He has made several books! This weekend we bought a big roll of butcher paper so he can have endless hours of drawing fun. Landen is showing great interest in potty training. He has for awhile but I never pushed it. He always tells me when he needs to poop. It is so nice not changing those diapers! He wants to do everything Cody does. I know that is why this has been so easy. He slao wants to wear underwear or nothing. No diapers!!!! Or pants! He perfers to be nude. He is a very funny boy. He keeps us laughing all the time. He totally works it too. He will be funny on purpose. When he sees he is getting a reaction he will do it more. He also loves to tease Cody into tears. But Cody gets him back don't worry! By the way if you tease Cody about hot dogs. He freaks. It is so funny. I do it all the time. I know I am so mean.

Landen looking so cute in his unders!

The boys call this their Rocket Ship!

Landen has been wanting to sleep in Cody's room. Cody has been wanting Landen to sleep with him forever! But we tried and Landen just keeps getting out of bed. So back to his crib he went!

OnE YeAr AgO!

I feel like life is just totally passing me by. This picture is from last year. I know my boys are still young but I want them to stay this way forever. I would actually like them to be about 6 months forever. I love always having a baby on my hip. It gives me such a sense of security. I love the special bond and so much love between us. It just amazes me how you can love these sweet little spirits so much. I can't wait for another baby so I can experience this special time all over again. Right now I just have a million wonderful pictures to look at and remind me.

I gOt ShOtS!

Landen had his two year check-up. It all went well. I must brag because he is way above average in speach and motor skills! But way under in weght and okay on height. He weighs 23lbs that puts him in the 5th% and 33in tall-25%. He is just a little shaver. He also had to get 4 shots. He was not happy about this. As soon as the nurse came in the room Landen was saying, "No mommy, No! I wanna go home. No mommy!" It was heartbreaking. Then after he got the shots he told me that it hurt and he doesn't like shots. The rest of the day he kept telling me he got shots. He is doing much better now!

LaNdEn TuRnS TwO!!!!!!

Yesterday Landen celebrated his 2nd Birthday. Time sure does fly. So before his birthday I asked him if he wanted a Sponge Bob party or Thomas party just to throw a few out there. He wanted none of the ones I suggested but told me he wanted Bob the Builder. I didn't know how hard this would be to find a cake pan for good 'ol Bob. I always make my boys cakes. So I searched the Internet. Everyone was trying to rip me of. I guess you can no longer get this pan. It is retired. But I did find one for $8.00 on eBay. I have not made it yet. We are waiting for G&G Southwick to come back up from St. George so we can celebrate. So hurry up! Gosh! Landen has received lots of presents. In the photo you can see his awesome castle. According to Cody we have been waiting for this forever! This castle that G&G Taysom got for him has been a hit so far. They will not stop playing with it. G&G Southwick got him church clothes. Very cute. His Great G&G Ferrin sent him some fun presents in the mail. He got clothes, crayons and coloring book. So thoughtful of them. Trevor and Shari gave him The King from the movie Cars. I know I have probably left someone out. But thank you everyone for all your gifts and Birthday wishes!

OvEr ThE HiLL!

Yes! I turned 30 yesterday. I really just can't believe it. Very strange. I never thought I would be this old. So Matt and I are now in our THIRTIES. He turned 30 two weeks ago. It was a pretty mellow day. Matt had to work. I just stayed home with the boys. That night Matt came home with a cake for me. I wanted one with tons of frosting. He also took me to Cafe Rio, gave me flowers, a gift card to one of my fav stores and a bunch of organizing stuff from IKEA. So today my BFF Loni took me out to Lunch and we hit the mall. Spent all my money and gift card in about an hour. It was great fun! It's all downhill from here. Right???