Happenings...

I thought I would try and do a more detailed post this time. Last post I was in an incredible hurry. So anyway, here is an update on us.

David is still staying pretty busy with work which is practically a miracle in construction. He has had another surgery on his nose, and is scheduled for another one possibly next month. His doctor said that Davids nose is the worst he has ever seen. We are still trying to figure out causes, and allergies and what is causing all his issues. He and Nathan are going camping tonight mostly for Nathans birthday, and also for some "peace and quiet".

I am doing pretty well. Staying busy with kids and everything else. I have been pretty sick lately, which is no fun, but I am surviving. I currently have pink eye in both eyes, strep throat, cold sores, and stitches in my left thumb. Just a word of advice from someone who knows... brand new knifes are very sharp. OH!! Guess what I am doing for my birthday this year???? I'M GOING TO DISNEYLAND!!

Nathan is in 2nd grade now, with Mrs Jones as his teacher. He is doing VERY good and has really taken more of a liking to reading this school year. He is either reading or playing with his toy soldiers. His 7th b-day is on the 31st. He is excited about that, but I honestly don't know how I feel about my baby already being 7 years old!

Aubrey is in kindergarten, with Mrs Slade as her teacher, or as she pronounces it Mrs. Slave =). She is really liking school, which I am so happy about... I did have my fears knowing her personality. She is really growing into a wonderful little girl and losing some of her defiant side.

Emily is making the adjustment of being the oldest at home now. She is taking over that defiant side that Aubrey is growing out of, which is strange to see. I am glad that it is just a phase. She went in yesterday morning and had surgery on her ears. She had tubes put in, for the second time.

Betsy is growing into such a little chatterbox, and a bit of a stinker too. She can throw a fit with the best of them. She is fighting getting on the potty train, but we are trying.

Jay, my sweet little boy is Mr. Disaster. He is 20 months old and just loves to tear it up. His favorite thing to do lately is get into the tub and turn it on, clothes, shoes and all. He loves to flush the toilet too. We have lost a few toys in the past few weeks. I think he wants to be a plumber when he grows up.

Well, that is all. Life chugs away here at the Peterson household. Just trying to hang on to the wild ride. =)

Still alive!

Just a super quick update on life from here in Snowflake... We are all doing well. Nathan is enjoying 2nd grade and doing great, and Aubrey is loving kindergarten. David is staying busy with work, which is a great blessing, I am staying busy with my big bunch of kids. The kids are happy, healthy and keeping me always on the move!! I sure miss this Internet stuff....we hope that we can find a way in the future to get connected again!!

Life without technology...

After an over two week hiatus from blogging, and Internet in general, I am pretty excited to get back in touch with the world through my blog, Facebook, etc. It has been a pretty crazy couple weeks, so hang on for dear life as I attempt to give a summary of our lives.

About two weeks ago I awoke to find that my land line, and my Internet was gone. I knew it was coming, and had been planning on the change for a couple months, but I honestly have to say that it has been a bigger adjustment then I anticipated. The phone line being cut wasn't really a big deal, and I am happy to have it gone, given that 90+% of all calls that I got we telemarketers anyway. The Internet has been a different story. David misses his Mafia Wars on FaceBook, and I miss my blogging connection to the world a bit more then I thought. It has honestly been harder then I thought getting to check my emails, blog, etc. Oh well... we are saving about a hundred bucks a month, and I am happy to say that we are spending more time together then we used to.

The sickness that we were plagued with last month has finally subsided, but we are still dealing with the aftershocks of it. Mostly the sleep schedule that we had strictly set up, has all but left. The kids are still waking up far to often, and a couple still want to end up in my bed almost nightly. UUGGHH!!!! I haven't slept good in over a month. Oh well, who needs sleep?!?!? Nathans random fevers, sore throat and extreme lethargy turned out being, of all things, Mono! Yeah, what the heck?!?! Who has he been kissing? =) He is passed it now, and is back to normal. Emily had another ear infection (which is almost commonplace), and Betsy had double ear infections. They all went through the doses of antibiotics, a few bottles of Ibuprofen and many naps, and every ones health is back. Hallelujah!

The older three kiddos have been in swimming lessons for the past two weeks. They all did extremely well, especially Emily. She is a natural. She loves the water, going under the water and has a smile plastered on her face the entire lesson. She is a fish, I swear! The swimming lessons have caused quite a busy time for me and the kids, and I am beginning to see what my life will be we the kids get a bit older and involved in sports, music, etc. Here, there, everywhere.

David has been involved in church softball this last little while. Their team won the first few games easily, but lost their last one. I would love to go see his games, but most of them are all after the kids bedtime, and I wasn't about to try and make the 10 pm game!!

I have been trying to make some leeway on getting my life in order. Ha! But am I pleased to say that our house is generally clean, most of the time. It sure is wearing me out though! There has got to be an easier way to be a mommy to 5 kids, six and under, and keep the house clean, and meals on the table... Hahahahaha!

We are currently in Mesa right now visiting my family. We all went to a temple session together this morning and out to lunch afterward. It was a nice experience to be in the temple together...it has been too long. We just happened to be in the same session as Uncle Rusty. It was good to see him.

Our garden is finally showing some signs of life, and we have lots of little blooming veggies. It has been a enjoyable project for David, he seems to really enjoy gardening. We have a list a mile and a half long of projects to complete this summer. We might just be making some more headway on our house. It feels good to get things done.

So there is the update. Hopefully I get around a Internet connection a bit more often, so my blogs are not so dang long!

Pinching Pennies

We have officially made the plunge, and our land line has been cancelled. Along with our Internet connection (on Friday). Our Dish Network is still active, for now. We may cancel that too, but the price is a bit steep to get out of that contract! Yikes!

Anyway, if you need to get a hold of the Peterson residence you will have to reach us on my or David's cell phones now. I don't know how comfortable I feel about putting our phone numbers out to cyberspace, so I will be sending a general email out to everyone that we have their email addresses. If you don't receive an email, you can email me (sallywoggin81@yahoo.com) and I will send you the numbers. I will be getting a hold of the RS President to change the phone number listed on the ward list, for those 2ND ward readers out there! I will do my best to let everyone know...Be patient with us as we make this adjustment. =)

How to spell Mississippi

This morning while waiting to leave for church, and trying to kill some time and keep them clean in their Sunday duds, David randomly asked Nathan how to spell Mississippi. Here is how he answered...

"M R S (period) S I P P Y"

Yes, Mrs. Sippy. Just say it out loud, and you will find that you have "Mississippi". =)

Happy 32nd Birthday!

Today is the birthday of the best man on earth...

Here he is last night with one of his b-day gifts from me. Lots and LoTs and LOTS of candy!! He loved it...

HAPPY 32nd BIRTHDAY DAVID! WE LOVE YOU!

Quick update...

Nathan has been fine all day yesterday, last night and says that he feels great this morning. I don't know what the heck all that was about, but I am glad he hasn't thrown up in over 24 hours now.

I ended up taking Jay into the clinic last night. The doc says that he has cocsacheye (I know I spelled that wrong) Anyway, it is a virus, very contagious, and just has to run its course. She said that as long as I am making a good effort to keep him hydrated, there is nothing they can really do. So now we just wait, keep trying to get him to drink, and maybe offer him some more apple sauce or pudding...

...and we will just stay put today, not go out, and keep the sickness to ourselves.