What I've learned!

This Mother's Day was not a easy one, it started with Ruby falling off a chair and hitting her head on the tile floor. Brian was in the process of making me breakfast as I slept in. He ran to her to make sure she was okay and she lost consciousness and went limp in his arms. I could hear the panic in his voice all the way upstairs and I rushed down and called 911. She wasn't really responding to his voice and then she went unconscious again and stopped breathing for a few seconds. As i spoke with the 911 operator, I was so scared and just couldn't believe this was happening. I was sweating like crazy and totally nauseous. Brian kept talking to her and trying to keep her awake. She was so pale and it was TERRIFYING!!! When the police and ambulance got to the house they put her on the floor and began to get her vital signs. At that point she started screaming and crying and I was just happy she was breathing. I tried to comfort my other kids and help them understand that they were helping her not hurting her. A dear friend that leaves close by saw the ambulance and came and got all the other kids, and that was a blessing for them. Evelyn really was having a hard time with it all. I am sure it was traumatic. The EMT said he wanted to take her to the ER to get a cat scan just to make sure everything was okay. I thought it was so weird that they made her ride in her car seat in the ambulance. I rode with her and Brian drove our car and followed. As he left the neighborhood our Relief Society Pres. stopped his car and he told her briefly what had happened. As we rode to the ER I sang to Ruby to try and comfort her and it definitely seemed to help. She was so scared as well and it broke my heart that we were all going through this. The saddest thing was watching Brian through the back window as he sobbed all the way to the hospital. He had truly gotten the worst of the situation. He told me later that he thought she was going to die in his arms and it shook him to the core. Shortly after arriving at the hospital our Bishop and one of his counselors came and gave her a Priesthood blessing. It was a huge comfort for me and Brian and we appreciated it so much (the RS Pres. had told him). Next she got a cat scan and everything looked perfect. I have never felt so blessed in all my life. Of course they said to watch her for the next day or so to make sure there wasn't any other problems. Back at home she took a nap and I basically went and looked at her every 5 minutes. She was pretty much her old self and she even tried to climb on the table, but not to worry she was being watched like a hawk. She has lost all freedom after this little stunt!

What I was reminded of on this very Blessed Mother's Day:

-Brian loves his family we are his EVERYTHING!

-Happy and Healthy kids are what REALLY matter!

-I have amazing people in my life who love my family

-I am thankful for good neighbors

-My Heavenly Father loves me

-There are angels among us and they were in my home this morning.

-The Priesthood is real and I know the Lords guides the Men who hold it!

Most importantly my testimony of my Saviour was strengthen this morning and I know that he lives and loves me and was watching my baby Ruby. I know that all things good in my life come from him and that the challenges we face are to help us turn to him more. I felt his arms around me today and his comforting spirit lifted me up. I am thankful for all the prayers said on our behalf.

I am a Mother and I am Grateful!

18 months old

May 4th

My SWEET little Ruby is 18 months old and she is trying to find her way in this crazy house. She is definitely a little copy cat and wants to do EVERYTHING her sisters do, she has NO idea she is a BABY. Some of her favorite things are TOOTHBRUSHES and she is often find with one in her mouth. I can't figure out how she can find one no matter where she is in the house. Unfortunately she likes to share her toothbrush with Daisy-yuck. Daisy and Ruby are buddies, sometimes she just hangs out on Daisy's bed with her and it really is pretty cute. She LOVES to give Daisy her food, but she has NO tolerance for Tank eating her food-too funny. She has started CLIMBING everything, I have found her on top of the kitchen table to many times to count. She is OBSESSED with getting on the kitchen and bathroom stools, (of course when she is in the kids bathroom she then notices the toothbrushes- arrgg). She loves to HUG! I still rock her before her nap (not everyday, but a lot). She knows where her nose, mouth, eyes, head, belly button, feet and hands are and her favorite is her mouth. Ruby of course LOVES her blankie and THUMB! She can say: mama, dada, dog, cat, nite nite, bye bye, sissy, ball, and I am sure I am forgetting a few. She loves being held. Ruby is a nightmare in church!!! NIGHTMARE!!! The best thing about Ruby is the way she smells, I could hold her and smell her all day. We have added a new nickname to the already long list, Rubics Cube. Don't ask me how that one came about, but Brian said it one day and it just stuck! (other names include: Ruby Red, Rubs, pumpkin pie, Ruby Dooby Doo, Ruby Tuesday-she was born on a tues.,) What is crazy is I have NEVER liked nicknames, but she definitely has her fair share. Last but not least this little person can make really BIG messes, but we wouldn't have it any other way. She completes our family and brings us all JOY!

We LOVE our baby GIRL!!

hanging out with her best friend

"See I am big I sit at the table just like my sisters." She just started doing this a week ago. I sometimes let her have a snack this way, but I am still all about the highchair right now!

Eating her first ice cream cone.

YUMMY!!!

Look at those EYES!!!

1st lost tooth!

Leland lost her first tooth tonight and she was pretty proud of herself.

my sweet Leland is growing up WAY to FAST!!!

RUN!!!

May 1st 2010

Saturday My great friend Mykin and I ran in a 1/2 marathon relay. She ran 6.55 and I ran 6.55. When she called me a couple months ago and asked me if I wanted to run it with her I was like sure, that should be a great race. Anyway Utah has been having some seriously crazy weather lately and on the day of the race it was 38 degrees and raining-what a beautiful spring day :)! Mykin was running the first half so after she took off I headed to the half way point. As I sat in the warm car and watched the rain and a little snow come pouring down I seriously doubted if I wanted to do it. But I got up the nerve to get out of the car and go wait for Mykin to get to the exchange point. I was so proud of her she rocked it and then it was my turn. Once I got started I was happy to be running, I was very grateful for an awesome play list, it kept me going when i was really cold and wet. All in all it was a fun run and i really enjoyed my yummy breakfast at Kneaders afterwards. The best part of the day was getting in a hot shower and thawing out.:) Later that day I signed up with a friend to do a full half marathon in August!

Mykin and Me, # 72 and 73

I did it!!!!

Thanks Mykin for a fun morning!!!

Can I Play with Ruby?

April 2010

EVERYDAY when Ruby wakes up in the morning or from her nap the girls RACE to ask me Can we play with Ruby? I always say yes. Claire is probably the most in love with her and because she is home with us most days she always plays with her in her crib after her nap. Both of them love this time together. Sometimes they are happy in there for 30 minutes.

"I think my sissy is under my blankie" HaHaHa!

I LOVE this picture, those eyes and sweet lips. I just want to eat her.

best buddies

Sometimes Claire loves this child a little to much! Claire is a very loyal sister and loves Ruby so much.