Pictures Of My Burn

I have had a couple of people ask to see pictures of my burn. If you have a weak stomach, this post is not for you. So if you don't want to see...look away NOW.

Ouch That's Hot!!!!

Oh what a day. Yesterday, I made myself some Cup O' Ramen. All was well until I went to sit down and oops!!!! The entire thing fell into my lap. There are no words to tell one just how excruciating that pain was/is. To make a very long story short, my neighbor came over, called 9-1-1 and I went to the E.R. Buddy was at work so he met me there. After SEVERAL doses of pain medication I was sent home with a long list of very strict instructions. The top and inner part of my left thigh is by far the worst. I have many blisters and it is just awful. The right thigh has a spot about the size of the palm of my hand. They gave me Morphine and Vicodin. The Morphine leaves me with the worst headache I've ever had and the Vicodin leaves me puking. So...it hasn't been a pleasent couple of days. I go back tomorrow for them to check and I will contiue to go back until the doctor is sure that no infection will occur. They want to watch it very closely due to the large amount of area the burn covers.

My kids were all home and I cannot express how grateful I was. Rachel and Kimbo were AMAZING!!! Naddie was in bed and Garrison was freaked out but did rather well. The girls answered the phone when necessary, waited out front for the ambulance and showed the paramedics where I was and just over all were very brave and helpful.

I am in a lot of pain of course but grateful that I am going to be just fine. Pants are my worst enemy at this given time. I will refrain from posting pictures as I don't want anyone to join me in the "losing your lunch" festivities.

Happy Birthday Mama!!!

Today is the birthday of the greatest woman to ever walk the earth. It is my mama's birthday. I have no idea where to even begin about how much I love my mom. Anyone who reads this, has a mother and therefore knows how I feel. She is everything to me. She has been there holding my hand and playing with my hair (something she knows I love for her to do) through all 4 labor and deliveries. Even though I lived 1/2 way across the country, she came. She has always let me talk her ear off and never complained about me talking too much. She has always given me council and guidance when I have needed it. Even though I am extremely far from perfect, she has loved me in spite of myself. She froze to death at the high school football games just to watch me do the exact same cheers over and over again every Friday night (but she loved going to the basketball games even though again, it was the same cheers over and over again). She provided such a good example to me throughout my life. I can remember countless times walking in on her in her room as she was kneeling by her bed and praying or sitting in her special chair next to her little table and reading her scriptures. Those are moments that will be forever instilled in my head. Moments that I hope to copy for my own children to witness. Her love of the gospel is unwavering. She loves her family with everything inside of her. She is little BUT mighty. So often when I was growing up, friends told me time and time again how they wished they had my mom. She is so admired and loved by so many people. I am incredibly proud to say that she is my mom. I love you so much mama!!!

Marie-Therese Gown GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

This gown is amazing!!! Very talented lady.

Marie-Therese Gown GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Rachel!!!!

Today is our beautiful daughters birthday, and she is turning 8!!! We are so blessed to have such a special little girl in our home. Rachel is so kind and loving. She is always thinking of others. She loves the Gospel and school. She is a very gifted artist. Rachel loves to cook and help take care of her other siblings. In our religion, 8 is a very special birthday. When a child turns 8, they reach the age of accountability therefore they are given the opportunity to be baptized. Rachel is so excited to be baptized and we are very proud of her for making the choice to do so. Rachel, we are so very proud of you and all that you do. We love you so very much and feel very blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you for being such a wonderful daughter.

Good Friends = Good Times

Nichole, Chris and their sweet boy Matthew.

Little Matthew. He has the most beautiful brown eyes ever!!!

Angela, John and Emma.
I am so sad that I don't have a better picture of this beautiful baby girl.

Nichole, Me, and Angela.

My hottie husband.

Tonight we had some very special visitors over for dinner. John and Angela and their little girl Emma, and Nichole and Chris and their little boy Matthew. Angela and Nichole are friends of mine from my home town of Kingman. Both of their mothers taught me in Young Women and I used to babysit them both. These two girls have always meant so much to me in my life. It was so wonderful to visit with them. They have grown into beautiful women and absolutely wonderful mothers. They both chose great men as their eternal companions. They both just have very special little families. Our families were all very good friends growing up so one of the nicest parts of the night was being able to tell stories of my dad and having someone who knew him. I often talk about my dad but many of my friends have never met him so it was nice to have that. Thank you for driving all the way out here girls. I know it is a long drive but I loved having your very special spirits in my home. I love you both very much.

The Next American Idol!!!

Rachel has a High School Musical game for the Wii and it has a microphone in which you use to sing along with all the songs from the movie. Well, last night, Rachel was playing with it and Naddie kept screaming because she wanted a turn. Once she had that microphone in her hand, it was no turning back. She was just a singing like crazy. She would sing for a few seconds and then put her hand over her mouth and laugh. It was HILARIOUS. We were all laughing so hard. The best part of it??? Buddy was able to be here to enjoy it with us. What an adorable baby I have.