April Fools

Pat had to work April 1st, and I'm not really a big joker. He needed to pick up something at his office, but he was at the hospital, so he had me do it. While me and the kids were in the car, I kept telling the kids about April Fools and how today is the only day we can play tricks on each other. Well, Max kept putting his arm in his sleeve and saying, "Look Mom, I broke my arm...April Fools!" I suddenly got an idea. We got home and set our plan into motion. I sent Pat a text saying I was on my way to InstaCare because Max fell off the neighbors playground and broke his arm. I knew he couldn't call me, so I continued to send texts to him about what was happening and what the Dr. said. When Pat got home, I was holding Max (who had a ace bandage wrapped around his arm along with a sling we borrowed from Windy after MUCH bribing, I might add). He was kind of giggling, so Pat didn't know what to think. But I told him to unwrap his arm to see how bruised it was. As he unwrapped it, this is what he found...And he totally fell for it!!!!!!! Man I'm good! :)

Celebration of Life...2 years!

It was 2 years ago today that we found out about Papa's cancer. It changed our outlook and our perspective. We feel so blessed that he is alive and so this year we celebrated beating the odds. We ate at McDonald's...a favorite of Papa's...and then played some fun games together. I am thankful for a reason to celebrate! (And he even ate his entire Big Mac-which is an accomplishment since his medicine makes him lose his appetite).

Zoey @ 11 months

Oh miss Zoey! Already 11 months old! She is standing a lot, but won't take more than one step. She LOVES all dogs, but mostly Wolfie and she lets him kiss her (ekk!). If she is ever sad, all I have to do is call Wolife in the room and she cheers right up. She has the cutest smile and dimple. She likes most foods but still doesn't really like to sit in her high chair. She loves playing with my keys and throws a fit if I have to take them from her. When she hears music, she'll start bouncing. You can tell if she wants something because she'll stick her arm out in the direction of whatever it is she wants. She loves exploring and crawling everywhere. She sleeps pretty good and will wake up maybe once at night. She loves her brothers, but Max is still a little too rough with her. She will let out a scream if he gets too close. Pat can make her laugh so hard by hitting her hand on his cheek, it's darling. She likes other babies, and always wants to touch them. She is still a mama's girl and doesn't like to go to strangers or be left alone. If I walk out of the room, she cries. She is a tiny little thing, weighing about 18 pounds. She melts my heart constantly. We just love her.

Wolfie the Vacuum

This is a very typical morning at our house. Zoey sharing with Wolfie and Wolfie cleaning up whatever falls on the floor. It is nice to know that I don't have to vacuum under Zoey's high chair every day. Thanks Wolf!!

Love is in the air!

I try so hard to make Valentine's day (and all holidays) special. This year I remembered at midnight the night before!!!! So, I did the best I could. I made the kids a special breakfast of Swedish pancakes (colored pink of course) and had a special gift for them (happened to have some Lego T-shirts on hand, whew!). Pat came home with a surprise for me! Is that not the sweetest thing ever? We got a babysitter and went to dinner and a movie. I love my Valentine! I ended the day watching The Bachelor with the girls. All the things I love. :)

L O V E

I was spoiled today as I opened my door and found this: Man, what a great husband I have! Thanks for a great Valentine's Day. :)

Pat, the Nurse

Pat has been working at the U of U Hospital on the Telemetry floor for a year and a half. He has gained some great experience and has just loved his floor. He has always wanted to get a job closer to home, and with the new Riverton Hospital right here, he decided to go for it. He got a job on the 2nd floor (med/surg) and I was ecstatic!! His commute is 2 minutes, which means more home time. Well, it was short-lived because he wasn't happy there. It was too boring for his craziness. He has also always wanted to work in the ICU. Lucky for him an ICU internship has just opened up at IMC in Murray (only 7 miles away) and HE GOT IT! He is super excited because with this experience, it will help him get into Nurse Anesthesia School. The adventure never ends with him. He will have a 8 week paid training and then be on his own on the Thoracic ICU floor. Good Luck Pat!!

Old Stomping Grounds

Pat had the opportunity to go with his mom to visit his roots in New Jersey/New York where he grew up. He stayed with his Uncle Tito. Pat and his mom went to all the places he remembers growing up (old apartment, middle school, neighborhood, bodegas, pizza places). He had so much fun. He also got to visit down town NY. It brought back a lot of memories and he is glad he went. We're glad he's back!! :)