Movie Madness!

Ok, so I saw the movie opening night! I wasn't planning on going, but I had one of "those" days, and I needed to go out with my husband! But, I thought there was no way I could find a babysitter, it was the night of the State football game, and Jerome high School was playing in it, so, between that and the Twilight movie coming out I just new all of the Young Women in our ward would be busy! But I lucked out and found one girl who plays basketball for the high school and they had a late game so she couldn't make it to the state game in Pocatello, and she is not a Twilight fan! So, Brian and I headed to the movie early enough that we could get tickets, they went on sale at 6:30 and we got there at 6:15, as we pulled into the parking lot Brian said what are we going to do until they start selling tickets--That is when we saw the line!!!! Yes, even in little Jerome, Idaho (on the night of the biggest high school football game!) there was a line to see Twilight. Brian just groaned and rolled his eyes! After we got tickets we sat in the theatre for 45 minutes waiting for the movie to start! Luckily we sat by people we knew and enjoyed visiting with them until it started! I enjoyed the movie more than I thought I would, Edward could have been hotter, but he did a great job! There are a few descrepancies that I won't go into here for those of you who have not seen it yet. Brian even enjoyed it, he said he would love to see the next one! The best part was when Jacob or Edward came on the screen and girls in the theatre would scream!! Oh to be young and silly again!!

Porters walking! (and has been for awhile)

This post is way overdue, but better late than never right! Porter started walking right before Halloween and has been on the go ever since! He is walking a lot sooner than the girls did, they were both about 13-14 months when they started. Porter was 10 1/2 months old. He loves that he can get anywhere he wants now, he goes up and down the stairs all the time, there isn't much he can't and doesn't get into!! He is such a fun and happy boy he has been such a joy! (by the way-YES, that is my christmas tree! We put it up last weekend! I have been so excited for Christmas, I can't wait for it to SNOW!!! The lights are up on the house too, but we don't turn them on yet, we will wait until after Thanksgiving for that! )

Twilight Movie trailer spoof!

The Twilight movie comes out on Friday and I know a lot of people are very excited and I saw this and thought it was great! OK, it is probably only funny if you have seen the real trailer, but oh well! (For those of you who are blog inexperienced: go to the bottom of the page and hit pause on my music window, then come back up and watch the video, that way the music and sound won't compete with each other.) I will be going to see the movie, but I am not "SO EXCITED" because the actor who plays Edward is just not as HOT as the Edward in my mind:)

Tubes done!

Porter had his tubes in early this morning and everything went great! The doctor said his ears were full of infection-way thick- like glue! She said his hearing should improve immensely, we didn't know he couldn't hear, but maybe that explains why he is so loud! I thought it was just because he is a boy! This weekend my sisters came up to help me out (I was so sick and the kids also) Thursday I felt awful, luckily Brian came home at 1pm and let me take a much needed nap. Then Kristin and Melinda got here later that night. Friday I felt a lot better, but it was still nice to have the girls here to help with grouchy kids. That night we went to the Temple for our ward Elders Temple night. It is always great to attend the Temple and it is so nice to finally have a Temple so close. Saturday I felt alot better, so we went shopping and out to lunch. It was great having my sisters here!

AAAAUUUUGGGGHHHHH! (That is me screaming loud and long!!)

I hope nobody minds, but I am going to vent a little (or a lot)! Yesterday was not a great day for us, but before I go there let me first say I have had a miserable cold since Sunday and have not slept at all since then! And I felt pretty crappy yesterday! But, the kids and I headed out of the house fairly early (around 9:30) and headed to the distribution center to buy Temple Clothing. Our new Temple is so small they do not rent clothing, and I have never purchased clothing before. And Friday night is the elders temple night so, needless to say I needed clothes so we could attend. Our closest distribution center is in Burley approx. 45 minutes away, yes, 45 minutes to buy garments or anything! So, those of you in Salt Lake-appreciate how easy it is for you! ANYWAYS, the drive went great, but the kids got pretty restless while I was picking out clothing, it is not exactly a FUN place for kids. After an hour there we left for another 45 minute drive home. We had lunch in Twin, then headed to the kids doctors appointments at the Ear Nose and Throat doctor. Just a little ear background-Brylee had tubes put in about two years ago due to multiple ear infections, and then about 3 months later Aspen had them for the same reason. Ever since then Aspen has continually got nasty ear infections where her ears drain very nasty "pus" (yes, it is gross), but they normally don't hurt her- that is what tubes are supposed to due-let the infection drain so it does not build up behind the ear drum. The last couple of times this has happened it has become painful and extra extra yucky! Well, her ear has been draining again and she complained about her other ear hurting (the tube is gone from that ear!) So, I took her in to see how to stop this from happening. The doctor said the ear without the tubes had ruptured, which should be extremely painful. and the other ear was of course yucky and draining. So, Aspen got a prescription for a major antibiotic and antibiotic drops, and then she will be reevaluated in three weeks to see if a different kind of tube, made to last long term, will need to be placed. Porter was next, he has had a cold and been pulling on his ears and I suspected that he had ANOTHER ear infection. He has had so many I can't count. And the doctor said that yep, both ears were full of infection! She said she recommends tubes when kids have had 4 to 6 ear infections before 1 year old. Porter definitely qualifies, so he got a major antibiotic script and is scheduled to have tubes next Monday! Then, the doctor said maybe we should look and see if Brylee's tubes are still in. And of course they were not, they were sitting in wax ready to fall out, so she took them out and low and behold both of her ears were infected!! So, another antibiotic and a follow up in three weeks! I am so sick of ear problems, the doctor asked if it runs in the family and it does-big time Brian's brother had a couple of sets of tubes, my sister had horrible ear problems, and Brian's nephew has had a couple of sets of tubes also. She said it is the way her eustachian tubes are formed, they are too small! She also told me they would all fail hearing tests they had so much gunk in their ears. Maybe that is why I have to yell so much :). It was a very long appointment the kids were very restless and ready to go. So four prescriptions and more money later, we were out of there! I feel like I have a lot more questions I didn't get to ask- but we will be seeing her again so I will get another opportunity! We got home at about 4 pm after leaving that morning at 9:30 am, I was exhausted and felt even worse, but no rest for the weary I had Young Womens at 7 pm!! Thank Goodness for Brian and his help!! OK I am done complaining, Have a Great Day!

Baby stuff!

As many of you know we are DONE having kids, so, I have some stuff to get rid of--YEAH! Porter is no longer using his infant car seat and the expiration date on that is December of 2009, so if any one knows some one who can use that before then, let me know! I also have a ton of newborn to 3-6 month little boy clothes I would love to give to someone who NEEDS them. I am trying to avoid giving them to someone who is having their first baby and will be getting a million newborn baby clothes, but instead someone who needs them more. If you know of anyone please let me know. Thanks!