Now that he's feeling a little better, Rowen has suddenly gotten determined to start walking! (It's about time! He is 15 1/2 months old!)
10/15/2008
Oops I Did It Again!
I've done this once before in my life, and I SWORE I would never do it again! 
None-the-less, on Monday, someone called and wanted to see our house (our home is halfheartedly on the market.) I had about two hours notice, and two sick kids, so getting it clean and ready to show was almost impossible. People look everywhere, so you can't just stash anything in closets or the basement ect. Well, I did almost get it clean, with 15 minutes to spare, and then I remembered the 4 loads of clean laundry that needed to be put away. (Thanks to Sonya's quick thinking, I shoved that in the car!) Then I ran downstairs to double check everything, and noticed a few dishes in the sink. The dishwasher was full and clean, so I couldn't put the dirty dishes in there. So I quickly grabbed a plastic tray, stacked the dishes on it and shoved it deep into the oven (saying to myself several times "Do not forget to take these out of the oven after they leave!") Well, I did forget - until last night - when I preheated the oven. The oven beeped that it was ready, and I went to put our dinner in, and out came lost of nasty smoke! I looked deep in the oven and found this awful sticky mess! Now, I SWEAR I will never do this again!!!
None-the-less, on Monday, someone called and wanted to see our house (our home is halfheartedly on the market.) I had about two hours notice, and two sick kids, so getting it clean and ready to show was almost impossible. People look everywhere, so you can't just stash anything in closets or the basement ect. Well, I did almost get it clean, with 15 minutes to spare, and then I remembered the 4 loads of clean laundry that needed to be put away. (Thanks to Sonya's quick thinking, I shoved that in the car!) Then I ran downstairs to double check everything, and noticed a few dishes in the sink. The dishwasher was full and clean, so I couldn't put the dirty dishes in there. So I quickly grabbed a plastic tray, stacked the dishes on it and shoved it deep into the oven (saying to myself several times "Do not forget to take these out of the oven after they leave!") Well, I did forget - until last night - when I preheated the oven. The oven beeped that it was ready, and I went to put our dinner in, and out came lost of nasty smoke! I looked deep in the oven and found this awful sticky mess! Now, I SWEAR I will never do this again!!!
10/11/2008
The Hardest Day of My Life. . .
It started out like any other day, except that when Rowen woke up he was wheezing a little. I thought it was strange, so I brought him into his pediatrician. He wasn't very worried about it, but he gave Rowen a breathing treatment (that he screamed the whole way through) and sent us home with an inhaler. But, Rowen's breathing got worse throughout the day, until about 9:00 PM when I realized how serious it had become. I hurried him to the the instacare by our house where the Dr. confirmed my concerns. She said, "I'm sorry, but he needs to go to Primary Children's ER, I have called an ambulance and it is on it's way!"
Seeing my baby in an ambulance was about the saddest thing I have ever seen! (And something I never want to see again!) When we got to the ER he was given more breathing treatments and a lung X-ray. They kind of got his breathing and oxygen levels under control but his heart rate was through the roof (220 bpm) so they did a blood test and an EKG. It was about 3:30 in the morning when they told me that we were being admitted for the night. Every time someone new would walk into the room Rowen would start to cry and cling to me. They would do something to him like poke him, or suction him, and he would cry, and flail, and scream, and look at me like "Why aren't you saving me? Why are you letting these people hurt me?!" It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I felt the kind of worry that you learn only after you've become a mother. The kind that crumples you to the bed, and literally makes your heart hurt.
Luckily, my sweet sister and parents took turns watching Makaylee for us so that Terry could come up to help support us. I called my Dad in the morning and asked him if he would come give Rowen a blessing with Terry. After the blessing he steadily got better! First the oxygen came off, then his heart rate slowed, and then he finally started to be his silly, goofy, precious self. He would even say "Hi" to the nurses that came in to "torture" him, and then he would wave "bye" to them when they left!
We finally discharged at about 8:00PM last night. They told us that it was probably a virus that had just targeted his lungs and heart. Rowen is doing much better today, he's just had to use his inhaler a few times. He is still not eating or drinking well, but that is not really new! I am so thankful to have him home, and be able to hold him without 5 tubes and cords attached to him! And I am so thankful for the priesthood and the power of blessings!
Seeing my baby in an ambulance was about the saddest thing I have ever seen! (And something I never want to see again!) When we got to the ER he was given more breathing treatments and a lung X-ray. They kind of got his breathing and oxygen levels under control but his heart rate was through the roof (220 bpm) so they did a blood test and an EKG. It was about 3:30 in the morning when they told me that we were being admitted for the night. Every time someone new would walk into the room Rowen would start to cry and cling to me. They would do something to him like poke him, or suction him, and he would cry, and flail, and scream, and look at me like "Why aren't you saving me? Why are you letting these people hurt me?!" It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I felt the kind of worry that you learn only after you've become a mother. The kind that crumples you to the bed, and literally makes your heart hurt.
Luckily, my sweet sister and parents took turns watching Makaylee for us so that Terry could come up to help support us. I called my Dad in the morning and asked him if he would come give Rowen a blessing with Terry. After the blessing he steadily got better! First the oxygen came off, then his heart rate slowed, and then he finally started to be his silly, goofy, precious self. He would even say "Hi" to the nurses that came in to "torture" him, and then he would wave "bye" to them when they left!
We finally discharged at about 8:00PM last night. They told us that it was probably a virus that had just targeted his lungs and heart. Rowen is doing much better today, he's just had to use his inhaler a few times. He is still not eating or drinking well, but that is not really new! I am so thankful to have him home, and be able to hold him without 5 tubes and cords attached to him! And I am so thankful for the priesthood and the power of blessings!
10/03/2008
Free = Fun
We found the cutest little museum in South Jordan. It's called the Gale Center (about 10200 S. and 1500 W- it's right across the street from the DMV.) The best part is that it is free! It has a fun kids play area, similar to the Children's Museum with a store, a classroom, and a house. There were the cutest grandma and grandpa Docents there that paid tons of attention to Makaylee because no one else was there, and she loved it. 
Washing clothes the old fashioned way
Baking Muffins
Washing clothes the old fashioned way
Baking Muffins
Exploring the Mine
Teacher Makaylee
Rowen, filling up his tank!9/29/2008
Where Does She Learn This?
4-year-olds say some of the funniest things. Here are a few things KK has said lately that have cracked me up:
I was leaving for work and I said "I love you, forever!"
Makaylee looked at me funny and said "WHAT?!"
I said "I love you forever!"
She giggled and said "I love you HAMBURGER!"
She was stalling her bedtime with Terrill and he started getting frustrated with her. He said in a stern voice "Makaylee, it really is time to go to bed right NOW!"
She looked at him, put her hands on her hips and said "Well, Daddy, I don't think your striped shirt is very handsome!"
She was making a fort with her friends, and was super hyper. I gave her a rug to put in her hideout and she yelled "Yes, Mommy! You are a genius!"
I was leaving for work and I said "I love you, forever!"
Makaylee looked at me funny and said "WHAT?!"
I said "I love you forever!"
She giggled and said "I love you HAMBURGER!"
She was stalling her bedtime with Terrill and he started getting frustrated with her. He said in a stern voice "Makaylee, it really is time to go to bed right NOW!"
She looked at him, put her hands on her hips and said "Well, Daddy, I don't think your striped shirt is very handsome!"
She was making a fort with her friends, and was super hyper. I gave her a rug to put in her hideout and she yelled "Yes, Mommy! You are a genius!"
9/24/2008
Grocery Smarts
About a week ago I went to my sis-in-laws "mini enrichment." The teacher was from "Grocery Smarts" and she taught us how to save TONS of money grocery shopping. It sounded to good to be true honestly, she said she fed her family of 5 for $200 a month (like 300-400 less than I spend on my family of 4!) Through their website, you match up manufactures coupons with your favorite stores sales and you end up getting some awesome deals (some items even end up being free!) On my first shopping trip I bought 8 bags of Malt-o-Meal cereal, 6 cans of soup and two pounds of grapes for. . . are you ready for this. . . $9.00! The bottom of my receipt said Today you saved $29.07, I saved 3x more than I spent! (I have the receipt to prove it!) The website is FREE and it is at http://www.grocerysmarts.com/ you have to use the password "g84rcm." Check it out, it is kind of self explanatory, but after going to the class, it made a lot more sense. I am thinking about hosting a class. If any one is interested coming or learning more leave a comment for me or give me a call (the class is free too.) 
9/13/2008
Oh, Rowen, please just eat!
I know some of you have been waiting to hear how Rowen's feeding evaluation went... Where do I start? The therapist was nice, and empathetic, but I still have WAY more questions than answers. She did what all medical professionals do when they don't have answers, she gave us a referral! (To a GI Dr.) She seems to think that he is purposefully limiting his food intake because his tummy hurts. She thinks he has reflux, due to the symptoms I gave her. The good news is that he chews and swallows correctly. She was really concerned that he isn't gaining weight, and even more concerned that he isn't drinking enough fluids, so I have to 'power pack' his food. That is, I have to add more calories to his food, without adding more bulk. That is REALLY difficult to do when you can't use dairy or soy!! So I have been adding coconut milk, canola oil, and formula powder to his baby foods. He has been tolerating that okay, but as for the fluids, I am at a loss! What do you give a baby to drink when he can't have soy or dairy, and the Dr. says not to give him juice or rice milk because it has so little "nutritional content!" I really am worried about the kid! I keep telling myself that he will not still be eating baby food when he is in kindergarten, right? Someday he will be a big teenager that can eat an entire pizza by himself, right? But for now Rowen, your mommy would get a lot more sleep at night if you would just EAT!!
9/07/2008
Elk Huntin'
Hunting Bow & Equipment: $150.00
Camo Gear: $50.00
Hunting Licence and Tag: $80.00
Gasoline Money: $50.00
Cost to process Elk meat: $80.00
New Freezer to put Elk meat in: $300.00
Proud look on Hubby's face when he brought the Elk home:
Cute, but definitely NOT priceless!!!
(Seriously! I think I could have bought an entire COW for the price of that hunting trip!!!)
Hunting Licence and Tag: $80.00
Gasoline Money: $50.00
Cost to process Elk meat: $80.00
New Freezer to put Elk meat in: $300.00
Proud look on Hubby's face when he brought the Elk home:
Cute, but definitely NOT priceless!!!
(Seriously! I think I could have bought an entire COW for the price of that hunting trip!!!)
9/05/2008
Bear Lake
Last weekend we went up to Bear Lake so Terry could go hunting with his brother Eric. His wife and I stayed at their cabin with the kids, slept in comfy beds, and let the kids play on the beach all day long. Meanwhile the men were sleeping in the back of a pickup truck, hiking miles in hot camo gear, and eating cold chili straight out of the can. (And they seriously think they got the better end of the bargain!)
I was so worried about bringing Rowen out to the beach the first time. I thought he would just try and eat the dirt and sea shells, and make us both miserable. I had no idea how much fun he would have! He is a little copy cat, and he would watch his sister and cousins build sand castles, and then he would pick up the shovel and start trying to fill a bucket with sand. It was so much fun.
9/01/2008
Strike Over.
Well, I didn't intend to go on a blogging strike for the month too, but it looks like that's what happened! August was like a whirlwind that flew by, and I really neglected my blog (and everyone elses, sorry!) So here is a few things that happened in Aug.
--I tried REALLY hard to not eat french fries. . . and did a pretty good job, but I was not 100%. I guess my self discipline is not quite as good as I thought it was!
--I ran 4 miles in just over 40 minutes! HUGE accomplishment for me! My legs felt like Jello the next day, and when I got out of bed the next morning I was wondering if my legs were even going to be able to hold my weight!
--Hit my Wedding-day-weight! A first in the last 7 years of marriage. Let's hope I can maintain it! (Well, I know I CAN maintain it, but let's hope I'm willing to do the WORK to maintain it!)
--I got REALLY sick with Strep! I seriously thought I was going to DIE! My fever hit 105.6! But, I am on antibiotics and doing good now. No one else in the family has gotten it yet (knock on wood!) But I keep chasing all of them around the house with a thermometer, like a crazy woman, to check their non-existent fevers! Makaylee seriously just rolls her eyes at me and holds still long enough for me to check her temp!
--I gave in and made an appointment for Rowen to have a "Feeding Evaluation." The poor kid just doesn't like to eat anything but oatmeal baby food and breast milk. (And I am about ready for him to give up the breast milk habit, if-you-know-what-I-mean!) He hasn't really gained any weight in the last 3 months either, so his pediatrician recommended it. His appointment is on Monday, I'll let you know how it goes!
--I tried REALLY hard to not eat french fries. . . and did a pretty good job, but I was not 100%. I guess my self discipline is not quite as good as I thought it was!
--I ran 4 miles in just over 40 minutes! HUGE accomplishment for me! My legs felt like Jello the next day, and when I got out of bed the next morning I was wondering if my legs were even going to be able to hold my weight!
--Hit my Wedding-day-weight! A first in the last 7 years of marriage. Let's hope I can maintain it! (Well, I know I CAN maintain it, but let's hope I'm willing to do the WORK to maintain it!)
--I got REALLY sick with Strep! I seriously thought I was going to DIE! My fever hit 105.6! But, I am on antibiotics and doing good now. No one else in the family has gotten it yet (knock on wood!) But I keep chasing all of them around the house with a thermometer, like a crazy woman, to check their non-existent fevers! Makaylee seriously just rolls her eyes at me and holds still long enough for me to check her temp!
--I gave in and made an appointment for Rowen to have a "Feeding Evaluation." The poor kid just doesn't like to eat anything but oatmeal baby food and breast milk. (And I am about ready for him to give up the breast milk habit, if-you-know-what-I-mean!) He hasn't really gained any weight in the last 3 months either, so his pediatrician recommended it. His appointment is on Monday, I'll let you know how it goes!
8/01/2008
Hi, My Name is Stefanie and. . .
I am a French Fry addict! 
When I was pregnant with Makaylee I craved oranges, all the time. While I was pregnant with Rowen I craved FRENCH FRIES all the time, and I still do! The only reason I am putting this in print is because admitting you have a problem is the first step right? :)
A medium sized fry at McDonalds is 380 calories, and has 19 grams of fat! There are 3500 calories in a pound. So if I don't eat fries (that I normally eat 3 times a week) for one month, that adds up to about 4950 calories a month, or 1.5 pounds!
So here is my challenge to myself, (and anyone interested in joining my little strike.) No fries for the month of August. No hard work required: Fry Free August= lose 1.5 pounds. I'll let you know if it works!
When I was pregnant with Makaylee I craved oranges, all the time. While I was pregnant with Rowen I craved FRENCH FRIES all the time, and I still do! The only reason I am putting this in print is because admitting you have a problem is the first step right? :)
A medium sized fry at McDonalds is 380 calories, and has 19 grams of fat! There are 3500 calories in a pound. So if I don't eat fries (that I normally eat 3 times a week) for one month, that adds up to about 4950 calories a month, or 1.5 pounds!
So here is my challenge to myself, (and anyone interested in joining my little strike.) No fries for the month of August. No hard work required: Fry Free August= lose 1.5 pounds. I'll let you know if it works!
Friends
This last weekend we partied with the Willardsons and Millburns. It was so fun to get together with friends that we don't get to see often enough! The Millburns were visiting clear from VA! And the Willardsons live in UT County, so we really do need to get together more often! (By the way Stacey, I stole these pics from your blog!)
Mike, Terrill, & Cameron. (Never mind the fact that they are standing a little too close to each other and pulling funny faces, we couldn't get these 3 to be serious long enough to say cheese!)
Me and my gorgeous girlfriends Stacey and Christen. (And the babies, Rowen & Larkin.)
All of us. We stayed up late laughing at old jokes, the men acted EXACTLY the same way they did in high school, the girls talked about girly things, and laughed at our dorky husbands. We really had a great time! And, we miss you guys too!
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