November 13, 2008

Drew got his test results back and they were good, no Cancer. He is doing well. I guess they are still a bit concerned for his loss of weight, but I think it's just cause the kid never eats and has been majorly stressed. We are extremly grateful that he is fine and all is well.

We are gearing up for Thanksgiving. Well, I have been. I have been cleaning walls, carpets, furniture, rearranging furniture, getting brused up by being attatcked by my lovely vacuum. Which has chosen not to stay locked in it's upright position anymore, so when I am using the hose it likes to fall on me...Well it fell on the top of my left hand and left a huge bruise on my hand which is turning purple. It hurts. I'm a crybaby. Anyway, all of the kids are coming over (except Matt) and I'm getting excited. I told Jammie and Harmony to get their thinking "Mommy" caps on and think of some fun activities and games for the kids to play. We will see what they can come up with.

Steph is coming next week, on the 19th. We are going to stay the night at Drew & Harmony's then go to dinner and a movie, maybe some shopping. It will be just grand fun! Also, Twilight is coming out on the 21st, I'm so excited, I'm planning on heading to St. George to go! No way will I miss this.

Kim has been fighting a massive tooth infection and is FINALLY getting better. He is still picking pine cones up on the mountain, so he has been happy. Crazy Man!

My work has been so hectic. I've been so busy trying to get the accounting department organized. They haven't had any organization and it amazes me that they have not had major problems. But we are making headway and I really enjoy my job.

Carving Pumpkins

November 1, 2008

As I said before Jammie is pregnant again. I believe she is due in May. They are hoping it’s a boy, but the rest of us hope it’s a girl. She will be finding out at her next appointment in a couple of weeks. Marcus is trying to get work closer to home; he is still in Vegas working. Joey is starting to act up a bit; I really think it would do him so good to have his dad home more often. Lyndon is getting so big and he is just the sweetest little boy. He is starting to talk; he’s lost a lot of weight and getting a little taller.

Drew went to the doctor and they have been running tests on him. He had blood work done and came back that his white blood cell count was a little high, but they couldn’t tell anything from that. So now he is going in to get a biopsy done in a couple of weeks. He also has to get a CAT scan done. So once I hear something a little more black and white I will let you know. But he is really scared. Harmony is really trying to keep an optimistic outlook about it. Jaidyn is getting so big and she is so beautiful and smart. I can’t believe how smart she is. I think it because Harmony works with her all the time. She reads to her and teaches her words all the time. They were here last weekend. It was nice. We had everyone over on Saturday night and afterwards we carved pumpkins. I was fun, the kids were so cute. Yesterday was Halloween and Joey was dressed up like Batman and Lyndon was a penguin he was of course adorable. I will post them later.

Steph is planning on coming down for Thanksgiving and she wants to come a week early, she says it’s to spend more time with me, but she also said she wants to go see some band playing in St. George…. So I don’t care, at least I will get to see her. I miss her so bad. But I know she is happy where she is. Brendan is doing excellent in school. He really is a good kid. He has been coming here every other weekend and spending time with us. It’s been nice to hang out with him, although I know it’s lonely for him when he comes, he isn’t used to not having anyone else here. He is getting ready to start basketball in a couple of weeks. Which will suck, we won’t see him as often, but at least we are closer and can go watch his games.

Finally Posting

It's been a long time, I know, life has been a bit strange since I last posted. I had a bit of a breakdown, I'll be honest. But I learned a lot in that time. I know how much I am loved by all of my family. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and has a plan and purpose for me. I know that he is there for me and I should never forget that.

We had a very busy summer, it's gone by so fast. We went to a Judd reunion which was so much fun. We enjoyed spending time with the family. I got a new job at a christian troubled teens school. It truly is a great job and a blessing for me. I love working in the accounting capacity, I don't know why, I hated math so much in school, but here I am a book keeper in a private school. I love watching the changes in the kids there. They are truly special kids and just need some guidance. I have met some amazing people who have helped me stive to be a kinder, calmer, more humble person. I really am greatly for this job.

Kim's Granny that turned 100 this year finally passed away. On her last blessing she asked if she could live to turn 100. Well that was in March, she finally passed. This is the amazing woman I was typing her life history for. She is such a special woman, amazing spirit and amazing streghnth. She lived through 3 husbands, 5 kids, and I don't know how many grand kids and great-great grandkids.

Jammie and Marcus are expecting another baby! I had a dream it was a girl, so I keep telling her that is what it is, she wants a boy. I think she has finally decided she wants to find out what it is, so we can start getting prepared. Joey also started kindergarten! Yeah! He was so excited and loves school, he just has a mind of his own and wants to work when he wants to, sounds like his mother!!

Drew and Harmony are still plugging along in St. George. Harmony is going to school and working full time. Drew is working for a construction company and doing well. He just found out that his lymph nodes are swollen and they are worried it could be cancer or hopefully something else. We are waiting for the results and he has to go get a biopsy. We are praying all will be well with him.

My Matt.....he joined the Army. I'm so proud of him, but I'm so scared that he will be sent to the war. I have only got one letter from him so far. He is still in basic. I hope he is fine, I'm sure he is, just such a drastic thing. But he was determined, and for that I can't be prouder.

Steph and Brendan are still plugging along in school. Steph finally got her license, got her braces off, got contacts, now she is a hotty, with a license! She is doing well, we miss her teribly! Brendan is gearing up to start basketball soon. We've spent a lot of time with him this summer, it's been really nice. He is such a great kid. Can't believe these are our babies and this is their last year in school.

Anyway, will try to keep posting. We are hanging in there!!

4th Of July

We had a nice 4th, it was quiet for the most part. Kim went to play in the horse shoe tournament that morning, it was single elimination so he felt it was unfair! He had fun though. He came home and got me and we went to the BIG parade in Fredonia. Steph wouldn't wake up, of course. Then we went on to the park to watch the little ceremony afterwards. They started playing softball, so we watch and had some "indian" not "navajo" taco's... pretty good. Brendan had to work, so after he got home, we all went to the park and watched some more softball. Kim's friend Kevin and his girlfriend came over for a bbq, we played horseshoes, then Kim and I went to go catch the fireworks in Kanab, but missed them, which was fine.


The next day Kim and I decided to go for a Jeep ride up to the Kaibab to find Jame and Marcus who were up there for his family reunion, we ended running into them right off the bat, so we ended up taking the kids home while they took Creed home (Marcus' other son), then we all went up to the Kaibab for a Jeep ride, it was so pretty up there, and nice and cool. We ended up at Jacob Lake for of course, our traditional homemade cookies. Came home and bbq'd, played horseshoes, invited Gran and Gramps over and Melissa & Eric were over so they came too, which was nice to spend time with them. We all ended up swimming after dinner in the pool for a couple of hours, it was so much fun, playing Marco Polo in a 16' diameter pool! Very interesting! I wish I could've took pictures, but I was too busy being dunked several times by Mr. Brendan, the poop!

Been a while!

OK, so yeah, it's been a while. I've been distracted, no biggy. We had a great Father's Day. I invited the kids over for a bbq on Saturday. Drew & Harmony and of course Jaydin stayed the weekend, then Jammie and Marcus and the boys showed up Saturday in time for dinner. Brendan came over early that day and helped me grocery shop and I tell you, that was a first. He and I had fun, we went to the dollar store to pick up some things for the bbq, we decided to get some water guns and water balloons that came with a sling shot. Oh man......after we had dinner, which was delicious, thanks Kim, Drew and Brendan started in on the balloons, then Jammie, I pulled out the video camara and recorded for evidence of the abuse that they put on me! It was so much fun, we had a huge water fight, ended up with me falling (tripping) and Drew dumping a gallon or two of water on me. I found the hose and went after them all like a wild woman. Yes, Kim got it on video. Yes, I want to burn it. Anyway, we had a great weekend.

Brendan in now with us for part of the summer. He is so board, we have a huge house and it's so quiet. I'm going to pick up Stephanie from St. George tomorrow so she will help break the silence. I'm sure Jammie and the boys will be over tons now, to see aunt stephy!

We sold our camper to Drew, in hopes of getting one with a toilet and shower (I'm old and I don't want to deal with it anymore). Getting ready to get one soon so we can have it ready for the Judd Reunion. Looking forward to it! Kim and Brendan have been working on the yard getting ready to set up the swimming pool. We haven't set it up for years. So that will be a nice break from the heat, and will have playing with the grandbabies in it! I really love our yard and house. I love summer. I've been trying to keep up on my flower bed, trying to stay ahead of Marley, she likes to get in and dig her a cool spot, so Kim set up a small kiddy pool for her to play in. She loves the hose, it amazes me to watch her. So funny. I hope that Kim and I will someday be able to purchase this home and stay here for good. It feels like home and is nice when the kids come home to visit. I just wish any of my family or Kim's family would come visit us. I really do like to entertain, and our yard is so beautiful and relaxing. hint hint hint

I set up a family web site for my family the Rogers', but no one frequents it. Cathy, Cassy and Pete are the only ones. And I'm sure it was to make sure that I didn't yell at them. Anyway, no worries, their loss. I'm going to set one up for the Judd family, I bet I will have a better response than my family........ : (