Lainey's turn

Well It was Lainey's turn to get some dental fillings and they did it under general anesthesia. We got up early Friday morning and our friend, Tiffany Freeman came over at 5:50am to help get Miriam off to the bus because we had to leave at 6am to get Elaine to the hospital. Such a blessing to have friends willing to get up that early and come get your daughter off to school!

We drove to the hospital and Elaine was in good spirits, but getting very hungry!

We waited for about an hour and they called us back to her room where they took her vitals, talked to us about if she had eaten, and gave her new red socks and a koala just like Miriam's! She liked that!

Then some people came in to talk to us, after which the nurses came in and swooped her out with a quick goodbye and we waited... She didn't cry or whine, we had talked to her about what would happen and the ladies were so nice, she was fine!

Then about 30 maybe 40 min later, the dentist came out, she had 6 fillings (two more than expected) and a bravery award for not crying at all! We waited another 15 min and they called us back because she had woken up from anesthesia. This is the part I was nervous about because I fully expected her to scream for me or daddy when she woke up realizing she was not with us or at home, but when they came around the corner with her laying in the bed, she was quiet. Just staring off into la la land! No talking, not much moving just wide eyes! She didn't want to sleep, although she was really tired, she just layed there! ;)

So the nurse asked if I wanted to lay with her and as soon as I layed down she snuggled up and fell asleep! Typical Lainey. ;) She woke up a few times and after she had been awake for an hour they took out her IV and we were free to go!

She did such a good job! It was a good experience and she didn't get sick or complain of pain. As much as I wish we didn't have to pay for a outpatient hospital proceedure, I am glad we didn't have to hold her down for fillings in a dental office!

Pumpkin Patch

Miriam's Class (&Elaine with the teacher)
A beautiful pumpkin
In the maze

Happy Hayrider
Another funny hayrider
I found the perfect one! Its a little heavy!
Still searching....I'M STUCK!!

Yesterday Miriam's Kindergarten went to the Ashland Berry Farm to pick out a pumpkin from the patch. I couldn't be a chaperone because I had Elaine with me but we were allowed to follow behind the bus and go with them. Elaine was upset she couldn't be on the bus with Meenum but when we got there we had a good time. Elaine loves being with the older kids and they like her as well. Miriam had wanted me to be a chaperone but when we got there it took her a while before she wanted us to talk to her or touch her! Stinker!
They picked perfect pumpkins and we will carve them soon. We got a hay ride which was REALLY dusty (we have not had a lot of rain this year) and exciting for the kids. The farm had to irrigate from the river because of lack of rain. We haven't had a good rain since Aug, and nothing on the horizon!! ** Updated** Oh and they also did a little hay maze so there is a picture of that.

Discouraged

Want to go to Vienna and Singapore (again) can pick only one. Flights extremely expensive for a family of 4 (well 5 with new baby). Not looking good. Lottery anyone? ;)

Oh the size we can get!

Well this is all your gonna get! :) Miriam took the first one, Carlos the second! AND I STILL HAVE TWO MONTHS TO GO!!!

Hehe

Just a little cuteness to share while I am remember what it was.
Elaine found a bandaid and opened it. She came to me and said she needed some Booboo glue before she put the bandaid on. I guess she has decided to call Neosporin, booboo glue. :) LOL
She also is very excited for HER baby to come on Christmas and comments about it often :).

Sorry people!

Ok so there are so many things that I want to blog about that I just haven't done any of them. I know that sounds lame but if I started then I would want to spend hours on the computer and I just don't feel like doing that! So briefly:

Sarah, Evoly and Nana (mom) all left last week and it has been a little weird without them, keep expecting them to 'come back' from where ever they went ;) I also have to admit, however, that it has been nice being just my family. It wasn't too crowded with people here, but we all know it is just different living when you have company. Sarah was here so long, I don't know that I consider her company anymore, she is part of our family as well, but she had to move on, especially with the new baby! We miss them!

Miriam is doing well in school. She loves it and the teacher really likes her! I will start helping out in the class next week. And in Oct we will go to the pumpkin patch as a field trip. She is always happy to go to school but for some reason she gets really testy and whiny when she gets home. I struggle with that but am trying to be considerate and thoughtful because I think it stems from having so many rules, and other girls not being so nice to her at school. She just wants to be in a place where she makes the rules, and doesn't get in trouble no matter what she does or says...unfortunately that isn't here ;).

Elaine misses Miriam but is getting used to having some alone time with Mom and Dad (when he is working from home). She attacks Miriam when she gets off the bus and then they spend the rest of the afternoon eating and arguing about things. They are sisters!

I had my sugar test today and I know some might think I am weird, but I love the taste of the drink they give you! It tastes like a very sugary orange soda. Or maybe some pixie sticks in sprite! LOL Anyway, I just guzzle it and then I regret it cause it sits like a rock in my stomach! But anyway. I also had another ultrasound to look at the placenta to make sure it was back in the correct spot, I guess it was threatening to block the cervix! It is fine, and I had them confirm for me the gender of the baby and....it is still a girl!:) Now that I have that confirmation, I will go ahead with some purchases that I need! Sorry I don't have the pics up of the ultrasound, I don't have a scanner, I need to take pics of them and put them up but again, just another thing I forget about! :)

Alright, well I will let Carlos update people on his life in his own blog. He is doing well, getting in full swing with the political season coming up! He enjoys that.

Ok well until the next time!

WA wedding and other fun

My trip to WA was a nice one. Sort of stressful because I was traveling by myself with the girls, which would have been fine if I was not pregnant, tired, and crabby! ;) We got there and had a good time with family and friends. I got to go to Burgerville, the greatest place in the Northwest;). I got to visit with Nancy and her family. Then for the main even, everyone started arriving for George and Lynnette's wedding. It was a wonderful wedding and reception. Things went well and it was beautiful! Reception was also great. The food was exceptional and the announcer was just perfection (I will have to remember him for my next event :) )! Anyway, I am so happy for Lynnette and George and I know they will be very happy! George is the best brother in the world! Congratulations, and thank you for a great time while we were there!!!!

Bridal Shower:

Visit with Nancy:

Greetings and Luncheon fun:

Chacon temple visit:

The main event:

This post is already long enough and took long enough to post so I will do the reception another time!! :)

SHE STARTED SCHOOL!!!!!! *** revised***

BOO HOO!!!!

That was me this morning after I dropped Miriam off to school. (no pictures please)

Miriam was so excited! We got her lunch together and her clothes picked out the night before. We got up early, she said it was still night time ;). School is from 7:45-2:05 Bus comes at 7:15!! We got dressed, ate breakfast, read scriptures, brushed teeth, got shoes on, took pictures, and went out the door to the car. Elaine was really sad that she couldn't get dressed and go with Miriam to school. Miriam was a bit nervous but not much, I was more than her.
We got to the school, got out of the van and walked to the front door. We found the Kindergarten helper and she started to escort Miriam to the door. I gave her a hug and a kiss, told her I loved her and she turned around with the lady, and walked through the door, not looking back once! The principle was at the door and said, "she is doing great!". Surprised that she wasn't scared. She did do great!!
Then I picked up Elaine, who was crying and practically ran to the car before I broke down and cried....all the way home!!!!! I waited in the car to see if maybe I could stop before going inside..but...I couldn't, so I went inside and cried on my mom's shoulder for about 5 minutes! I was so sad that she would be gone for so long, I wouldn't be there to shelter her anymore. What if she needed me!!
Well I went about my day just fine and couldn't wait until 2:10 when I could go to the bus stop and get her and see how her day went and her first bus ride! Well...we got there and waited and waited... Finally the bus came and the door opened and this is what we saw...

She had gotten on the bus, very happy and eager to come home. She had a GREAT day!! She loved school. She asked the bus driver, "Do you go to Elsing Green Place?" (our street) and the driver said "No, I go to Elsing Green Way". (her stop is a few blocks away) Well this devastated her and she was afraid she wouldn't get home, so she cried the whole way home!!!! :( My poor baby!!!!!! I just feel so awful for her! We had told her the bus would take her home and I guess she thought that really meant HOME. So for the rest of the day she talked about how she didn't want to ever ride the bus again!!!! We had to have long talks about how the driver knew her now, knew what stop she got off on and knew what we looked like, and wouldn't let her off unless we were there! It took a while for her to go to bed because she was so worried about it!.
She did have a great day though and she loved eating in her cafeteria, and nap 'wasn't so long'.

She even had homework. They had to bring 5 things that represented them or their interests. She brought her lantern (she doesn't like the dark and it keeps it light), her silver cup from GG with both their birth dates on it, her sock monkey, a picture of her family with one on the way!, and a book from Singapore and a Costa Rican post card because she loves to travel. They will share it with the class so they know more about each other.
This morning, she got up and was still realllly nervous about the bus. She kept saying her belly hurt! Carlos walked her, like he always will and the neighbor boy across the street walked with them.




I drove behind the bus today to make sure she did alright and she did! I think coming home today will be just fine. What a big girl, we are so excited for her!