A Date Night

On Saturday night Lorin and I got to go on a date. yeah!!! Lorin's sister Joanna and her husband George invited us to a Richard Marx concert in Sandy. We went to eat at Olive Garden and then to the concert. It was fun to hear songs that we hadn't heard in a long time and some that brought back memories. It was a relaxing evening. We really needed to get out. Lorin had had a particularly hard week at work. (no one will pay their bills) And I had to deal with Play-Doh earlier so we deserved a time out. We need to do that more often. Thank you George and Joanna for inviting us!

Play-Doh

Ok so this is a new experience for me, Play-Doh in the living room carpet. On Sat. I left Logan playing nicely at the kitchen table with Play-Doh. I left him long enough to do my hair. I come back and he is trying to make a snake on the carpet. That didn't work he was just smearing it into the carpet. Ugh!!! Well I picked up the biggest pieces and left the rest to dry so I could vacuum it up. Today I vacuumed and there is still small pieces dried into the fibers of the carpet. It isn't that noticeable but enough to bug me. So any advice how to get bright fluorescent pink play-doh out of carpet? I am afraid that if I try to scrub it the color will just smear everywhere and then for sure be noticed. A good excuse to get new carpet maybe. Probably not it isn't that bad.

Neurology Appointment

Cassidy patiently waiting for an hour to see the Neurologist

Yesterday was Cassidy's appt. with the Neurologist at PCMC. We were actually contacted by them for the appt. Everything that happened with Samuel gave them quite a scare so they want to look into things more deeply. They believe there is a connection. They want to do a muscle biopsy and an EMG on Cassidy to look further into different mitochondrial diseases. Some of those diseases they actually have medication that can help so that is a good reason to check into it. They wanted quite a detailed geneology report on my family, my siblings, their kids and their ages and everyones health problems. I forgot a couple things so I will have to update that when we go back. The Dr. was pleased with how well Cassidy is doing, that she hasn't had anymore seizures and any regression. She thinks Cassidy has a little Neuropathy in her legs. I am not exactly sure what that means. Something with the neurons not sending signals right to the muscles. So that can cause pain in her legs and the muscles to be weak. That can be caused by the Kidney disorder too. A lot of information to understand so it will be nice when we get the review of the visit from the Dr. Cassidy got pretty silly at the appt. but cooperated pretty good for the exam.

Cassidy throwing pennies in the fountain at PCMC. We have made a lot of wishes at the hospital.

Cassidy got to ride Roany in the evening. So that made up for having to go to the Dr. We covered a lot of miles yesterday. They put some reins on Roany for Cassidy to hold on to so she can learn how to lead a horse.

We brought the whole family so they could see what Cassidy is doing. Logan had a million questions and loved all the animals. Lorin and Logan enjoyed playing with the dog. Megan got pretty bored but at least we were together.

Softball

On Wednesday we actually made it to one of Lorin's softball games. He has been playing since April and this is the first game we have gone to and I think it was actually a make up game. The weather never cooperated so we could go. Lorin was the pitcher and did a really good job but unfortunately they didn't win the game. The kids were excited to see their Dad out on the field. And Logan did wear his sandals but insisted on taking them off and he insists on changing his clothes 10 times a day and so sometimes doesn't quite look put together.

Cassidy and Roany

I know you are all probably sick of me posting pictures of Cassidy riding Roany but the pictures are always so cute. She just loves it and it is nice to feel like we are doing something good for her. She rode again on Tues. and this time they got some stirrups that she could actually put her feet into so that was a new thing for her to be proud of. I feel like her posture is a little better now and she sits up quite straight on the horse. She loves it and is all smiles the whole time.

Happy Father's Day!!!

Happy Father's Day Lorin. Thank you for being the best father and husband we could ask for. Thank you for working so hard to take care of us. Thank you for always making us smile and taking time to play. Thank you for still being a kid at heart. Thank you for always thinking of others before yourself. You are a great example to all of us. We love you so!!!!!!

Look at this cute family!

Happy Father's Day to Lorin's dad! We wish we could see you more often. Thank you for raising a wonderful son. You taught your kids so much. They are a wonderful family; Honest, hardworking, giving and kind.

Lorin and his Dad at the airport before Lorin left for his mission to Florida.

Lorin and his Dad on our wedding day.

Me and my Dad on my wedding day.

Happy Father's Day Dad! Thank you for all you do for us. Thank you for always being there when we need you and for working so hard. Thank you for your patience with all of us over the years and for your example. Thank you for being faithful and courageous always. Thank you for teaching us to work hard and to be good (not that we always are but you are patient then also). We appreciate you so much. Even when you do want us to go home.:)

Family Reunion

My family had our annual family reunion last Mon. thru Thurs. We stayed at a cabin at Daniel's Summit. We all had a wonderful time. The kids had a lot of fun with their cousins. We fished, did crafts, played games, ate and ate and ate, roasted marshmallows. watched movies and just had a good ole time laughing. Mon. evening we did a balloon launch in honor of Samuel. We all wrote a note to him and tied it to a balloon and then let them all go at once. It was a neat experience. Laura and Roy then gave us all a collage of pictures of Samuel. We all miss him so much. Tues. evening we had a family program. We won't mention that the boys were not there because they were helping Rick get his truck out of a predicament(moral of the story don't take the unknown scenic route). Anyway the kids all did a cute job sharing their talents. Megan read a poem she wrote with her cousin Lissa, Cassidy sang "A Peanut Sat on a Railroad Track", Logan attempted to sing "Schideraminkydinkydoo" (spelling?) but he got a little shy and kind of just mouthed it while everyone else sang. Grandma told a story of one of our ancestors. It was a very cute program. At the cabin there was a huge tire swing and on the last day I got brave enough to go for a ride. Thanks Dad and Rick for making this fat lady go so high. :) It was a bit scary. We missed Debbie and her family being there. On Saturday us Sisters got together and worked some more on the scrapbook of all of Sammy's pictures. I forgot my camera so I don't have pics. of that but Saturday night everyone came over to watch the fireworks on our lawn. It was a fun ending to a fun week.

Markers

Friday

Logan and markers; not a good

combination. But I have to admit that taking a picture helps you avoid being too mad. Luckily these were washable markers and yes this isn't the first time he has done this. Last time it was all over his and Cassidy's faces.

April 2006