I haven't posted in so long! That's how interesting our life has been, not really. I'll try to remember some highlights and of course post lots of photos (eventually, Dan has the computer will all the Holiday pics.) Photos are how I remember what in the world takes up all my time.
Last year was our last Christmas in Eagle Mountain. We lived there for four years and really miss our house, but Dan is going back to school full time, so we decided to move closer in to civilization. We rented out our house & are living in a nice sized condo close to UVU.
Back to Christmas though. This was actually our first & last Christmas in that house, we have always traveled for the holidays, but it was just easier to stay home. We had a few family parties leading up to the holiday which made things feel more festive.
Christmas Day we just made a huge breakfast of chocolate (thanks to Santa) pancakes, bacon, sausage and Tums. Our most exciting gift was the Kinnect for Xbox, which we played most of the day. Bridgette got a fancy schmancy kitchen that she hardly plays with, Dan got the essentials (workout clothes, socks etc) and I got some cute boots, and 5 lbs that I've been trying to take back since Christmas.
Since the new year began, we've been getting settled into our new place. Dan has been swamped with school work, which is challenging but enjoyable. I've been dedicated to returning my 5 lbs to where ever they came from; I've been going to the gym @ 6am, 4-5 days a week, with the exception of last week, but more about that later.
Recently Dan has been offered a position as a team leader summer sales in Denver. It was an offer he just couldn't refuse, so we'll be headed there from May-August. I'm excited for a little change, I've heard Denver is beautiful & fun.
The last two weeks have been crazy around these parts! We're all settled in to our new house and Bridgette gets the stomach flu, her first real sickness. My poor baby threw up about eight times in a two hour time period and continued to have upset tummy for two weeks. Meanwhile I get a more abbreviated, but intense, version of her illness (the reason I missed the gym last week.)
Just when we thought it was all better, Friday night my girl just wouldn't go to sleep! She spent, literally, the entire night pacing the floor screaming at my face. The way Bridgy was acting, I thought she was going to have an alien pop out of her belly! It was very traumatic for me, I felt like the worst mother. As soon as the sun came up, I was at the Dr.'s office. Sure enough-- ear infection in both ears. No one ever warned me of this. So all you first time Mom's- if your kid goes ballistic--ear infection.
Well, this post will satisfy all you ADD readers out there. For anyone who likes cohesion to their stories, sorry to disappoint (and I've also probably disappointed any grammar freaks too.)
Hope everyone out there has had a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Lovely Valentine's & Superior Presidents' Day.
My 1st attempt at Headband making.
Weeee! I'm 18 months now!