Jarom's 2nd Grade Program

"We can be a light" All of the 2nd grade classes at Jarom's school presented an incredibly patriotic program this past week. I loved it! Made me so proud to be an American! These kids were incredible. I was especially proud of Jarom. He worked so hard on his part and he knew all 11 songs very well!


Jarom and his uncle Craig who is serving in the Marines

Memorial Day

Visiting the cemetary in Coalville... It was nice to show Jarom the grave site of his great grandfather where his middle name came from.

Father & Son camping trip

Because of moves and all we have never been camping. So the boys were thrilled to go on a father son camping trip. I was bummed with the pictures they brough back... oh well. They all had a great time! I love the "boys" in my family!

Life...

Life has been busy... as always! But I wouldn't have it any other way!
Today Sariah woke a bit sick... hopefully it is short lived illness. She is sure growing and very strong willed. I often wonder how a 22 month old can out smart me ;o)
Elijah got his cast off and is doing well. Very strong willed (as always) and is getting those muscles stronger each day. He ends preschool this week (thankfully - 1 kid at his school has swine flu).
Jarom is doing great... He gets out of school June 5th. He says he`ll miss it but the break may be nice. A couple months ago he saw a pediatric Neuropsychologist in Park City after 12 hours in her office and much testing. We found out several things - he has a high IQ and is very smart (but learning doesn't come easy) - he has a short term memory issue - he has anxiety and a expressive language disorder. So basically he has to work harder than others.
We are all very excited for this summer. We have many exciting things coming up.
- Korey Jarom Sariah and my birthdays
- Korey and I's 9th wedding anniversary
- Jarom's baptism
- A trip to Manti pageant
and many other things... hopefully I can keep the blog updated regularly.
Hope you all have a great summer!

Jarom & Soccer

Jarom absolutely loves soccer! (He can hardly wait until the fall to play again)
He has improved so much this year. He even got 2 goals... the last 2 games! We are so proud of him and we are so happy that he loves to play.

Elijah & Soccer

Elijah loved soccer season! He had a blast... Amazing enough he had surgery the week prior to the season and started the first game with a cast. He did incredibly well. So motivated and determined. He made an amazing goaly. (He did get his cast off 3 days after soccer ended. He is much weaker now and will take time to strengthen those muscles. He is now down to one brace and will probably wear it several more years. Every day he is doing better and determined. He did start t-ball this past week. Which has now been easy on his leg nor using a mitt on his weaker hand.) We are proud of that boy!

Mother's Day...

Past due Mother's Day post... Life kinda has been busy...
Here is a pictures of my 3 children and myself. You can tell that one of them didn't wake up in the best of moods that day... But I still got a picture of them and myself. I am grateful for having the blessing and opprotunity to be a mother. As well as the many women that have played the roll of mother in my life. I have been blessed with many great women that I have known. My own mother is one of them and oh how my children adore her and their other 2 grandmas.

Random cute pictures...

Sariah and her baby often get stuck under the bar stools...

Sariah trying to put a diaper on her baby and take care of her... she is so dang cute!

Sariah and Elijah enjoying each other... at times they are good friends

Great Grandma and Grandpa visit us!

My grandparents (my dad's parents) came to spend the past week with us! Oh how we loved their visit... I do totally regret not taking more pictures! I guess I will have to go and visit them this summer! We miss them so much already... they left yesterday! So wonderful to have them visit. Oh yes and their dogs were loved dearly by our kiddos!


Elijah attacking grandma in kisses!

Elijah and his surgery

Elijah had his surgery on his foot last Thur at Shriners. He will be in his walking cast for 4-5 weeks. Here are a couple of the pictures taken (with my crappy point and shoot that kids have dropped a million times).


Elijah right after surgery with his room Buddie that went home shortly afterwards

Chilling on the big pillow


looking out some of the huge windows...

Elijah loved riding in the wagon - including riding in it down the elevator to eat


trying to walk for the first time with the cast...

Elijah took this unexpected photo of mom and dad...

Happy Easter!

Well here is the best we could get on Easter morning... I really don't think kiddos were thrilled to get there pictures taken....

Another pciture with the Easter Bunny!

Elijah and Shriners!

Recently Elijah was accepted into Shriners we feel very blessed that his care will be taken care of so well. So far he has had his first appointment of meeting the Doctor and figuring out what Elijah will need. Last Monday he had a 2 1/2 hour appointment of what is called a "gait analysis." Amazing what technology that they have. Elijah loved the robot they made of him on their computer. Below is a picture that they took of him with all of the "muscle phones" attached to him and the video reflectors. Elijah goes back to Shriners in a week for a PT & OT evaluation. He will also go in on the 9th of April for a surgery. Basically they will be lengthening a muscle in his left ankle area. (Hopefully to help the foot not turn inward so much) Elijah will spend two nights in the hospital and be in a walking cast for 4 weeks following it.
(okay I know a bad picture - it was a print out from Shriners and I scanned it)

Draper Temple Open House

Friday Night we had the opportunity to go to the Draper Utah Temple Open House. My sister Esther stayed with Sariah - which made our night easier. The boys and my sister Naomi went with us. Overall we had a great time.