The way I understand it...

It started like this

And turned into this

But ended like this

Dean bought a new horse. The first time he rode it he took all the precautions for a safe ride. He saddled her up let her stand a while walked her around and no hump in her back so he decided it was safe to get on. She however didn't feel the same. She went to bucking and didn't stop for two good minutes. She then tried to jump a panel gate and that is when she feel over backward. The saddle horn hit Dean in the pelvis and he was in a bad way. He called me on his cell phone and asked me to come out and help him. I walked out and saw him laying on the snow in the driveway. He couldn't move his legs so I drove the car to him and he pulled himself in with his arms. We went to Logan to the emergency room. He kept telling me he was fine but I wanted to make sure he wasn't bleeding internally. We got to the hospital, TJ and Ashton were nice enough to come get the kids, and we stayed in the ER for the next 6 hours. The verdict was no bleeding, no broken bones which was perfect. His insides were so swollen it was like his legs and bowls were paralyzed so he couldn't move. He was in the hospital for four days and then sent home with a catheter. He was good as new two weeks later. Well except for a sneeze that pain would double him over. We know he was so lucky and very blessed!

Awesome Art Project

 Its hard to tell but Josie and Trig are both holding a pumpkin. We had such a fun art activity today. Josie was in charge as usual, she decided to paint pumpkins and the best part was everything was pretend. We sat in the hallway and she gave everyone a pumpkin, paint, paint brush, water, a plate and an apron. I'm pretty sure I enjoyed it the most, the kids were happy and there was literally no mess. What a fun memory for me. My favorite part was when Josie told Trig he wasn't being very careful and he was making a mess. I could get used to art projects like this one.

Doctoring cows with dad

Trig loves to go with Dean all the time. Dean is really good to let Trig feed with him but because we have been so sick he has had to miss out a lot. Trig will bring me his pants and his belt almost every morning and say, "daddy, moo". When we couldn't be in the house any longer I took the kids to doctor a cow with dad even though it was below zero Trig was one happy boy.

They came back!

My parents returned home after an 18 month mission in Africa. I love having them home and I'm so glad they were willing to serve. I know having them serving in Africa was a blessing to my family, we did do a lot of growing up while they were gone. 

We couldn't go to the airport to pick them up because the weather was awful. We couldn't go to their homecoming report because we were sick. But we did get to go to their house for a few days and visit. We stayed at their house a lot while they were gone; but it was so much more fun to stay while they were home, I just love them!

a new trick

I adore this little boy. He is learning how to jump and I think it is so funny. He practices a lot and very very rarely can he ever get both feet to leave the ground. He is determined, and when he finally figures it out I'm going to miss him practicing. 

Finally Feeling Better

after 29 consecutive days of sickness our all 4 of us feel better - knock on wood. Trig may or may not need to get the tubes replaced in his ears but for now we don't want to see anymore doctors. Josie has never fallen asleep outside of her bed while at home; but this month she took a voluntary nap almost every other day. 

Today I was organizing the hand-me-down clothes in the basement, I went back upstairs and got side tracked. When I came back down Josie had helped herself and her brother to some warmer clothes. They are so funny, I'm so glad they are finally healthy. 

sick and tired of being sick and tired

We couldn't be more sick of being sick. We are on day 11 of either flu, colds, or ear infections. Only the kids and I have been sick, what a blessing because if Dean got sick I wouldn't be able to handle it. We tired the Grandma Amy theory... showered, got ready and left the house at least 4 times trying to pretend we weren't sick but there is no denying it.

Dean sent me this picture...

It's either really hard going to work with your dad or just incredibly boring.

New Year's Day

Dean usually goes snowmobiling with my brothers on New Year's day but this year they had to work. I talked him into taking me, I know he didn't want to but he was a good sport. Turns out its hard to go snowmobiling when your pregnant. Good news for Dean he won't have to take me again this winter, check mark.