Natural History Museum

Dylan has been learning about dinosaurs in school this past week, so last Saturday we took them to the Natural History Museum. It really is a fascinating place. Dyl was a little scared of the dinosaurs, but they are gigantic and have really loud roars.
Onto other news, we got Dylan's test results last Friday from Dr. Frickie and the Lili Clair Foundation. They said that Dylan was a special little guy, and he had a dual diagnosis. Then they went on to name all of the things he is dealing with. He has High Functioning Autism, sensory integration disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD, and Self Regulation Disorder, (which means he can't control his emotions and moods.) He may have OCD and Tourettes, but we aren't quite sure on those two things yet. Everything they told us makes perfect sense, and in a way, it is a relief to know everything that he is going through. So many teachers and other people have told us that Dylan "doesn't fit the mold", so it has been hard to figure out the best way to help him. Now that we know everything, we are learning better ways to help him. He is still going to school full time where he gets occupational therapy, and he has his regular occupational therapist Shannon. He also started going to a behavioral therapist. Hopefully these things will continue to help him and he will continue to feel better inside.

The Maze

Jon made the kids the best maze. When Dylan asked me to make a maze for him, I had no idea where to even start. Therefore, we waited until Jon could be present. I don't know how he does it, but whatever Dylan imagines, Jon can make it happen. They were so cute, and had so much fun.

My Mom

My mom was such a lifesaver this week. She stayed with me for a week while I had my surgery. I don't know what I would have done without her. She did everything for me. It is really hard for me to just lay there, and I was supposed to be on bed rest for three whole days. My mom was so sweet. The kids had the best time. Livie is so in love with her. She always had to be touching her. Both the kids picked her to say their personal prayers with, and Livie always had to have her grandma do her hair. I am so grateful that I have a mom like her. I don't know how I could ever repay her for all that she does for me. I love you mom, and we all miss you tons!

Best Hopscotch Mat Ever!

My Disney Princess

You Are Mulan!

Strong and spirited. You're no one's girly girl; actually you are very determined person with a strong sense of self. Never let go of that! The only thing that equals your sense of self is your family, but the traditions of society can always be bent to protect something or someone you love.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Am I Okay?

I have been asked this question a lot lately. I found out I have menorrhagia with dysfunctional uterine bleeding. I am not able to have any more kids. It was so devastating to find out. But, at the same time, it was nice to know what was going on with my body. I have to have surgery this Wednesday where they are going to do a endometrial ablation treatment, and a tubal ligation. I have such good friends and family, and everyone keeps asking if I'm okay. I always say yes with a smile, but I'm not always truthful. It builds up like a volcano, and then spills out when I've reached my limit. Usually the eruption occurs at my sweet Jon. I will tell him how unfair I think it is, that we both wanted a big family, and how I can't. I will get frustrated thinking that I could have learned my lessons through different avenues. But once I start to cool down, the reality hits me. There are so many people who have it so much worse than me. I know women who have this problem that have not been able to have any kids at all. My problem can be helped, and I'm not going to suffer from it like people with other diseases. I was able to give birth twice. When I was getting my pre-op tests done, the nurse asked me if I was pregnant before I went to get my x-ray. I laughed and told her that I wished. She looked at my paperwork, and said "Oh, I am so sorry. Were you able to have any kids?" When I told her I had two, she smiled and said, "Okay, you are okay then." I thought about that for awhile. She is right. Just because it hasn't turned out the way I thought it should, it turned out the way it was supposed to. I don't know the reason for it yet, but I'm sure in time I will. I am so blessed to have two healthy children, and an incredible husband, who I love more than anything in the world. So in answer to the above question, yes, I am okay, and I am very, very blessed.

Game Night with the Bailey's

Jon's family was in town this week and we had so much fun. We went swimming at their time share, and they had the best pool. On Friday night we all went out to the Red Rock for dinner, and then came back to our house for games. It was so fun! We played this game called Curses, and it was so fun to see everyone come out of their shells. Jon's dad, Wayne, was so funny. It was great to see a normally shy guy unable to bend his arms and yelling at everyone in a French accent. Thanks for coming to see us guys!

4th of July

We had the best Fourth of July. We decided to go stay in St. George at my grandma's house. We started out by going to the water area. The kids love it. Dylan was obsessed with this little leaf. He called it his Little Blue Man, and watched it float all around the stream.

Later that night we went to the park and watched the fireworks. The kids loved them, but Livie didn't like the loud ones. We had to get them glow sticks, what is the fourth without those? They also had fun little rides for the kids.

The kids were pretty worn out after days of partying, and so we did a lot of relaxing.

Before Jon's parents came down, we decided to take the kids to the Wildlife Museum. It was pretty neat. They gave the kids binoculars and they loved it. Later that night we went swimming at Jon's family's timeshare.

Before we came home on Sunday, we went to walk around the temple with Jon's parents. Dylan asked me if I would take him to the temple one day. When I told him that I would, he said: "Oh my gosh, I can't wait to see their sick nursery."

My Favorite Thing

Every night I get to see this wonderful sight. I am so blessed.