Agent P the Brave!

When Agent P was born in 2010, there were some complications and he had to spend some extra days in the hospital. In 2011 he had open heart surgery and spent some time in the hospital. 2012 he had an allergic reaction to a cashew and spent the night in the hospital. One of our biggest goals for 2013 was to go the entire year without a hospital stay...we made it 10 days.

Last night we had to take Agent P to the ER to get stitches. We were running through the house chasing each other and he fell and hit his head on our bed frame. I grabbed him and took him to the bathroom to get some tissues. Once we saw how big the cut was we knew he'd need stitches so we braved the horrible snow last night and went to the ER.

He was one tough kid. They put the numbing cream on his head and put a bandage on it so he wouldn't touch it.

Luckily we had our iPod so he was able to watch Phineas and Ferb while waiting for the numbing to work. We could tell once it worked because he started singing and dancing and jumping and just being himself.

When they were ready to do the stitches I put youtube on and played videos of Trains. He loves Trains! It really helped calm him down and made it easier for the doc. Hutch and I held his hands and the nurse held his head still. He was good the whole time until the last stitch when the numbing wasn't as good. He calmed down right when the doc was finished though. The nurse gave him a popcicle which made everything perfect.

This is just after the stitches were done. Agent P has got to be one of the bravest and toughest kids I know. He did so good. He even won the hearts of all of the nurses. He's such a flirt!

Gifts

Yes I know. I haven't blogged in a LONG time. I do have things to blog about with lots of pictures too. I will try to find some in the next little while to do so.

Until then, let me show what I have been doing. This year for Christmas I decided to save money and make as many of the gifts as I can. I did buy some gifts because some people knew what they wanted so I got them those items (it's nice when people actually say what they want - yes, less surprise but whatever-I'm tired). Since I know my little nieces and nephews don't read my blog, here are some things I've made for them.

The top picture is a cat hat and the bottom picture is a dinosaur hat. The girls are getting the cat hats and the boys are getting the dinosaur hats. I'm also making them super-hero capes but I'm not done with those. I will post all of the items I make after I'm finished.

I hope the kids really like them. It's something fun they can play around in.

Running

I'm not a runner. I've never been a runner. In middle school when we had to run around the track I would start running, then walk, then maybe run a bit, then walk. I pretty much would run only to guarentee that I wasn't the last person but in the middle of the group. I do admit that I want to be a runner. It's a great way to burn lots of calories but it's also hard. I know people who are runners and they tell me how much they hate running. (not very motivational)

I've started working out each day on my lunch break. We have a gym that is free for me to use in our building. I go around 3 p.m. because usually I'll be there by myself. (side note: I eat my lunch at my desk around noon then workout around 3 p.m. - So Cherie don't worry, I don't starve until 3 p.m.) We have a treadmill that I use the "fat burning" program on. It asks my age, weight, target heart rate, speed I want to go and how long I want to go. Then it changes the incline to keep my heart rate at the set rate. Today was really easy at my faster pace walk I do and I was doing 6% and 7% inclines. After my 30 minutes I thought I'd try running for two minutes. I've read many places that it is good to start at 2 minutes running and gradually increase your time. Well I started to run and I made it the whole two minutes!! I was so proud of myself. I may have felt (and looked) like this:

Instead of like this:

But sometime in the future I'll be more confident in running. I know that it's best to take small steps and I feel that this was a big one for me. I'm going to continue to try running for 2 minutes after each 30 minute brisk walk on the treadmill until I feel confident enough to add another minute. Yeah me!!

I'm a Mormon

I love the "I'm a Mormon" campaign that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints does. It really has uplifted me to be more open with my religious belief. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and I love it. I have been truly blessed.

For our Young Women in Excellence night in our ward each of our Young Women created their own "I'm a Mormon" videos. They did a wonderful job. Some spoke of being dancers, basketball playsers, their love of animals and their love of missionary work. It was wonderful to see our young women be so open with their beliefs and willingness to share it with others.

I came across this "I'm a Mormon" video of a French women. She is also a wonderful example of our belief system and how important serving others is. It also reminded me of how much more I can do for others. This is probably my favorite "I'm a Mormon" video. At least for now. :)

Lunch with the Fam

Hutch was off this week from school due to fall break so he and Agent P came and visited me at work today and we had lunch.

Hutch had made this amazing curry chicken salad. We had it on crackers. It was also really yummy to eat alone. I can't say enough about how yummy it was. Hutch, you did a great job!!

Agent P looking out the window in the break room. He loves to run all around my office and see everything.

Eating lunch. Well, eating crackers. He ate a few crackers and his string cheese. He wanted to play around my office rather then eat his lunch.

He's the hardest worker in my office. When he got to my office, he ran right to my desk and picked up the phone and said, "Hello!" No one was on the other line but he still thought it was fun.

Me and my sweetie! I love him so much! I'm so grateful for all of his hard work in school to help make our life better. He truly is a wonderful, loving man and I thank my Heavenly Father everyday to be lucky enough to have him.

Lunch

Today for lunch my besty Stephanie came and visited and brough lunch. I always love spending time with her. Even though it wasn't for as long as we'd both like it, it was really nice to spend some time together eating and talking. I love you Stephanie and I crave you and your time as well.

The Book of Love

Hutch sang this song to me on our wedding day. I still can't listen to it without crying or at least having my eyes swell up with tears while I try to hold it in since I'm listening at work. :) I fall in love with him over and over again each day. You can read and sing to me forever!