Is it okay to post bad news???

I'm not sure if blogging is supposed to only record the good things in life, but I think sometimes it helps to talk about the things that stink. So here I go.

I may submit a picture, but it's probably too painful. Anthony got in a pretty bad car accident. He was miraculously not seriously injured. But his truck sure was! Poor guy. It's not a fun phone call to get after school- ". . this is the Orem City Fire Department, we have your husband who's been in a serious accident and we are on the way to the hospital"

My sincerest thanks go out to many who poured out their love to me once again. Mom and dad are always there, my amazing neighbor Marie, the Sarah's (who I work with, and 2 great parents of my students who brought me cookies, dinner, and even substituted my class the next day), and my kind ward. Thanks for being my angels!

Spring Break

Because Anth is in the middle of his phlebotomy program, we weren't able to go anywhere far. But, because he has early morning (3:45am) rounds at a hospital in SLC we decided to get a hotel and stay up there for a couple days. That way Anth could sleep just a little more since he only had to travel 5 minutes instead of 45. We've had a good time:

- The hotel has an indoor swimming pool which has entertained us a lot while daddy was at class or sleeping.
- We visited the Living Planet Aquarium.
- Dinner at the Cheesecake Factory! (yum yum)
- Lots of reading, watching movies, and playing on the computer-thanks to free wireless.
- The plan for our last day is the zoo. Hopefully the weather cooperates.

Words will have to be enough this time as I forgot to bring a camera!

Lost Tooth

Elli lost her first tooth. I could hardly believe she is already at this stage of life. She's 5, but hasn't even started kindergarten yet. Over the past few days all of us have been trying to talk her into letting us yank it out as it has been hanging by a thread (literally). Stubborn Elli wouldn't let us have anything to do with it. She said, ( as she folded her arms across her chest) "It's my body and I'll decide when I want my tooth to come out!"
Luckily, a crispy corn dog did the trick at dinner last night. She looks super cute with a hole in her smile. I'll have to take a pic to post later.

Happy 9th Birthday Andrew!

Andrew had a great birthday.  It all started with a super fun sleep over with best buddy Marcus.  We had Andrew's favorite food for breakfast-crepes.  Aunt Molly took him to Old Navy to pick out a new outfit.  The weather was almost warm, so we went to feed the ducks at the park by BYU.  Then we stopped at the famous JDawgs for tasty hotdogs.  Andrew went to the BYU/Utah basketball game with Marcus in the afternoon.  The day ended with dinner out with mom and dad and then a fun cake and ice cream party with family (thanks Costco for the delicious chocolate cake).  

FEBRUARY

Time sure does fly!! This month's highlights have been:

- Taxes done, and a nice return to boot.(yes!, I can pay some bills)
- Valentines day. A nice romantic dinner at home and a nice surprise. . . Anth got my wedding ring fixed. I can wear it again. It sure is nice to have a family to love.
- President's day weekend we spent in St. George. The weather wasn't as warm as we hoped, but no snow was nice.
- The first grade patriotic program is done and it went pretty well.
-Now I just have to get grades done. (there is always something)

Why I love Elli

Elli is my baby. She is five now! I love Elli's spunk. I love her dance moves that she shows off quite regularly. I love that she knows and sings all the songs from Mama Mia. I love that she is a girl. I love how she laughs. I love that she is opinionated and tells us what she is thinking. I love her hugs.

Why I Love Andrew

Andrew is a sweetheart. I love that Andrew is happy. I love how he says thank you to me after making a yummy dinner or for taking him somewhere. I love that he has his best buddy Marcus who is equally sweet and kind. I love that Andrew enjoys school and is a good student. I love that Andrew is witty and makes funny comments all the time. I love that he loves to read-especially that he loves to read The Friend magazine.