Dallin Update

Late last Tuesday night we took Dallin to the ER of one of the Children's Hospitals here in Atlanta. He was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. The same type that I have. I had noticed the night before that he used the bathroom more than normal and wanted water after he went potty. Then that night I noticed he kept drinking from my cup. So I decided to test his blood sugar level. It was over 600. I did it again and got the same result. I immediately knew he had diabetes. We called the doctor and then took him to the hospirtal. We did take our camera but when we got to the ER they valet parked our car and we forgot to grab it out. So, we missed out on some cute pics of him in the ER, his hand all wrapped with an I.V., Dallin in a hospital gown, etc. But we got some cute ones too.

Dallin was in need of a bath after the second day there so here he is in the tub.


Ben and I had to go to two days of education classes. It was informative on some level for Ben but it was just a review for me since I have been doing this for 23 years now. Dallin sat there so well and played at his little table.


This is Dallin in PT. We had to learn how exercise will affect him and his blood sugars. He looked pretty funny with the surgery cap on under the helmet. He loved playing there.


After we had walked around for a while, Ben needed a rest and Dallin was happy resting while watching a cartoon.


Dallin enjoyed alot of chicken fingers while at the hospital, among othern things.


We visited the Koi Pond when Dallin got restless. He loved the fish. All of the nurses loved him!


Taking time to play in the activity room.


Dallin suffering from low blood sugar. I felt badly for him as I know all too well how horrible you can feel when you are low. He was tired too.


Sleep finally won the battle.....on the way home from the hospital.


I guess I was more tired than I thought I was too. I couldn't even make it to the bed before falling asleep.

Since we have been home from the hospital Dallin has been gradually getting better about his shots and finger pokes. He has to have a minimum of 4 shots and 6 finger pokes daily. He has had some low and some high blood sugar levels. He struggles with not being able to snack whenever he wants to. I feel so blessed that I know so much already and know how he's feeling and I feel confident in my decisions about his care. Ben has been so great with him too. Like he always is with me. All in all Dallin is doing well. It will be a lifetime challenge though.

Why Cami Has Lost Weight

Cami had her 15 month check-up on Tuesday. She has grown 1 inch in the 3 months since her 12 month check-up but, has lost about a 1/2 pound. The Dr. was slightly concerned but I wasn't. Heavens knows she was plenty fat at a year AND, she's been busy working all that flab off. Here's the proof. Just a sampling of the "exercise" Cami gets each day.

DANCING TO HER FAVORITE TUNE....who doesn't love Britney, right?


TRYING TO GET THE TOOTHBRUSHES.....she loves to chew on them


SWINGING LIKE A MONKEY.....trying to find treasures in the bathroom drawer


We LOVE our little monkey! Does anyone else think her hair looks like Bozo the clown's hair?

A Couple Cute Pics

Cami being cute.....Look at those TEETH!


Cami and her daddy hangin' out

Mia's First Day of Kindergarten!

Mia was so excited to start school. She attended all day Pre-K last year so she is acclimated to school but she was still really excited to start at a "real" school. Her school is brand spankin new and her first day was a success. She wanted to ride the bus to school but I forced her to let me take her so I could get a few pictures. She rode it home though. She rode it to and from school today. Her teacher is really great and has previously taught 1st grade for 6 years so she will know exactly what the students need to know to be prepared for next year. SCORE! I am stoked for Mia because I always loved school and so far she is handling it well. Sorry the pictures are in reverse order. Blogger is stupid! AND, I'm too lazy to fix it.

What We've Been Up To

I know, I KNOW! it's been forever since I have popsted. We have been busy and when we are not going somehwere I am being lazy. So lately, Ben turned 30, we've been swimming alot, we went to the lake/cabin for the fourth, I turned 32 and the kids have loved their slip n' slide. Phew! The kids and I also spent a weeek in Memphis with Ben's parents and Tiffany while Ben was at home working, but I have not downloaded those pictures yet(big surprise). We are off again to the lake/cabin for a week with Ben's parents and when we get home I will make a proper post. Enjoy these few photos while you can.

Cami's Trying

Don't judge me for the mess. This was before our nightly clean up. You got to get it when you can get it. Doesn't my cracker with cream cheese look good?

Zoo and Birthday Pictures

CAMI TURNED ONE!!

Cami turned 1 yesterday. We cannot believe it has been a whole year since that very fast and scary delivery when she was born. She has grown a ton since then and learned so much. Ben's parents came over from Memphis and we went to the zoo to celebrate. Maryann and David and Lisa and their kids joined us for cake and ice cream and presents. We had a good time. I know it has been forever since I have posted and I have a lot to post of the zoo and her birthday......and other stuff from the last month. But, I thought I would start you off with a teaser video of us singing to her. Watch it all cause the end is the best part. All I have to say is, she's fast!

7 YEARS

Today is our anniversary. Seven short years of marriage. And still, even after all my nagging, Ben has not learned how to give a natural smile in a picture. I mean, it has gotten better. Slightly. But his natural smile when he is really amused is much better. I always look bad in pictures. Please don't stare at the UGLY moles on my face. STOP! I told you not to look. I will have them removed one day. I'm just waiting for them to get hairy. Needless to say, we STILL love each other.

EASTER MORNING

I have to say that I think Mia is especially cute in her new dress.

Generally Mia will resist when I want her to wear her hair up. She realizes the pain that comes with combing and putting up curly hair. Anyway, she was very compliant once she saw that I had made her a bow for each one of her piggy buns. That was easy!
Dallin got a new tie. Too bad his shirt won't stay tucked in. Notice his blue ring pop the easter bunny brought him. I'm gonna have to tell the easter bunny to come after we leave for church next year.

Cami is not one to pose for pictures lately. But, as you can see, she looks cute in her dress too!

OUR DAY BEFORE EASTER EGG HUNT

Mia collected the most eggs out of all the grandkids that were here.....52 eggs! As you can see, she did not have time to stop for a picture. Ben had a hard time chasing her down.

Dallin went at a slower pace, stopping to pose.
Mia's basket couldn't hold much more.

Like Dallin's goose egg on his head? We have no clue what he did.

While all the adults were pigging out, we must have neglected our little chubby one. She had to take matters into her own hands. She later crawled away with a roll in each hand.

OUR PLAYSET!!!

We finally got our playset! The kids couldn't be more happy. They have already gotten hours of use out of it. And, it was on sale. What could be better.

Dallin is one happy kid
Mia and Dallin chatting and swinging. They love the glider swing too.

Thanks to the drought we have plenty of bad grass to put it on.

HARDEST I HAVE LAUGHED IN A LONG TIME!!

Mia came upstairs with her mouth closed and waited until she had my attention and then gave me a big grin. I laughed so hard I had a coughing attack (I've been sick).

Isn't she cute!
Dallin wouldn't put them in right but you get the picture. Too funny!

St. Patrick's Day, Part 2

Cami had to sport the green too. Her cheek is full of food, so of course she couldn't smile. She doesn't do that for the camera these days anyway. Please ignore the filthy, naked couch in the background!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Mia and Dallin were quite happy to wear their shamrock headbands and pose.

Mia wanted to wear all green today but unfortunately she has no green pants. Her socks, shirt, undies and headband were though. She is so relieved that she is not gonna get pinched. She's hoping to be able to pinch her teacher. I told her that her teacher is probably smarter than that, but maybe you'll get lucky. Things are looking up in our house on the clothes front. Dallin actually brought me these clothes today to put on him. Should he be able to get himself dressed? YES. Does he? NO. But he sure does know how to strip his clothes off fast. He has a green shirt. Green pants too. But, the shamrock will have to do for him today because as long as he's picking out clothes, I'm not gonna rock the boat. Cami has a shamrock headband too. I'll have to take her picture when she wakes up.

Post After Post After Post......

After being asked amillion times, "when are you gonna update your blog", I've decided. Oh, YOU'RE gettin a post now!(say it like George Costanza) Make sure you scroll down, and down, and down to see all the posts. This is what we have been up to. Ben's parents and little brother came for a visit in Feb. to take Alex through the temple in preparation for his mission.

Good bye Alex. See you in two years. When you get back, Mia will be almost 7 1/2, Dallin will be 5 and Cami will be 2 1/2. Holy Cow!!
I love this one of the kids. Crazier than ever.

We bought a new swimsuit for Mia at Costco. She just had to put it on right when we got home. Well, so did Dallin.

My sweet girls. Right before bed. We hadn't put Cami's jammies on yet. I love these girls. Don't worry. I love Dallin too!