Ode to "The Office"!!!!

Haleluja, "The Office" is back on with new episodes! Dave and I were getting pretty sick of watching old episodes, so thank goodness for September and all of the new episodes! I just want to thank our good friends, the Southams, for introducing us to this hilarious show. If it wasn't for their encouragement for getting us to watch this program, we would be missing out on some hilarious moments! And also, thanks to Ben and Melinda for allowing Dave and I to borrow your seasons of the Office so we could watch every single episode from the beginning! Thanks to all of you for getting Dave and I hooked on watching Pam and Jim, Dwight and a now "slightly slutty" Angela, the greatest looser Ryan, Meredith, Stanley, Creepy Creed, Phylis, Clueless Andy, "mentally challenged" Kevin, Oscar, Holly, Kelly, prego Jan, and of course Michael! (Did I forget someone?) To all of you who watch this show, let me know what you thought of that great season opener, and to those of you who don't watch the show...get watching! You are missing out!

Great News!

So we have some great and exciting news...I'm pregnant, again! JUST KIDDING! k that was dumb, that actually would be my greatest fear right now! Anyway, the REAL news is that my husband Dave, did AWESOME on his 3 exams he had on Tuesday! I'm so proud of him! He had an exam in Anatomy, his disection lab, and kinesiology class. He got an A on all 3! Way to go Dave! I am so proud of you! I told you that you are a genious! YEAH!

So this last week Josh has decided that he can sit up on his own. He really just did it by himself one day, it was crazy! He has such good balance already, he rarely falls forward, mostly just to the back. He can sit by himself for a few minutes really well! He is a strong kid! Also, I put him on the grass for the first time. He wasn't too sure about it but did pretty good, but after a few minutes he freaked out! He has been so much fun this last week. I think it is because he is feeling so much better this week. He has been so happy and laughs all of the time. It's great, and it makes you appreciate the times when your baby isn't sick!

This weekend has been a lot of fun. Friday my stepmom and dad left to Seattle to leave for there cruise up to Alaska so we have been PARTYING! NOT! Actually, I worked the last two nights (in the ICU...yuck!) so I was gone pretty much until Saturday morning. Saturday Dave took Josh and I on a date...to Sam's club for a hot dog and drink! I know, what a sweetheart! :) Actually it was fun! Then our friends from Logan, Matt and Tatiana (who now live in Toole) stopped by and we visited for a bit. It was so fun to see them. We haven't seen them since we moved from Logan. We have sure missed having friends live close to us! Then when they left we went to dinner to Chilis with my brother Chad and sister-in-law Kami with their boys Riley and Braden. It was so crowded and Josh was SO tired and ornery! Needless to say, we ate VERY fast and came home and put Josh to bed!

Overall it was fun! This week is going to be a busy one. Dave has his first big exams on Tuesday...wish him luck! And I am working Monday, Thursday and Friday! Yippy! Life as usual!

Busy week!

So last week Josh decided to get croup AGAIN! I couldn't believe it. This is TWICE within the last two months. It really scared me because of his father's medical history!(Dave has asthma and allergies, great combination.) Anyway, this month we are going without health insurance because Dave's insurance ended at the end of August and mine doesn't begin until October 1st. I had a feeling that something would happen this month. This is the first time in my life that I've ever been without health insurance and I just had a feeling something would happen.
Anyway, a week ago sunday Josh started acting like he didn't feel well. I thought he was just teething (which I think he really is because I could feel bigger bumps on his gums.). Anyway, Sunday night Dave and I were up with him because Josh kept waking up crying because he had such a stuffy nose. Well Monday night (actually Tuesday at 2am) we woke up to Josh breathing and coughing just like he had the time before when he had croup. What a way to wake up to your son having an extremely hard time breathing. It was really scary. Well I tried everything, taking him outside in the cooler air, that didn't work, then turned the shower on and sat with him in the bathroom, that didn't work, and then opened up the freezer and sat there in front of the freezer to see if that would help...well nothing made a difference. We decided we needed to take him to the ER. They ended up giving him 2 breathing treatments and then a decadron shot (steriod shot in the leg). Once we left he sounded 100% better, so we felt a lot better.
Well, we got the bill this last week, and it was for almost $1000! I almost passed out! I called the finance dept and told them that I was an employee there, but was in between insurance. Thank goodness they decided to take $500 off the bill. We were so greatful! Thank goodness for me working at Davis Hospital! Anyway, Josh is doing much better. But let me tell you, last week Dave and I were living off few hours of sleep each night! It sucks! Dave and I realize now just how spoiled we have been because Josh is usually a great sleeper! It is really hard to go back to waking up 2 or 3 times each night!
Anyway, besides Josh getting sick not much has happened. I work 3 days a week...which also makes me much more tired and Dave goes to school 4 times a week. We are MUCH busier these days, but we sure feel blessed! Heavenly Father is definitly answering all of our prayers! Thank goodness!

New Toy!

So I have taken many months deciding whether or not to spend the money on a bouncer for Josh. Well, since the last few weeks, all Josh wants to do is have me stand him up and I can't get much done. So I decided that I should try one (thanks to seeing one of my friends who bought one for their son and he loved it, thanks Melinda!). Halleluja! This thing is a life saver! He LOVES it! The first day we had it, he stayed in it for about a 1/2 hour at a time! That is a long time for him to be entertained! Anyway, it is really funny to see him in it. He jumps up and down and plays with all of the toys. It is really cute! Anyway, I thought I'd take some pictures of him in it! He never smiles when I take a picture, but I promise, he loves this thing! Totally worth the money!

First Bronco's Game!

So in tribute to the Denver Broncos first football game this year, he wanted me to dress Josh in his special Bronco's outfit. (We got this outfit from James and Trisha(Dave's brother and sister-in-law) last year for christmas...mind you, it is a 12 month sized outfit...yes, Josh is now 6 months old! He's a chunk!)

Anyway, we tried to have him wear the beanie that came along with the outift, but it doesn't even come close to fitting his head! It was funny seeing Dave trying to put it on his head! Hilarious! Josh wasn't too happy, but it's because he isn't feeling good! He AGAIN has a runny nose and is really stuffy. I'm pretty positive that he is getting teeth. I can feel them right under his gums. Poor kid...and poor parents, we are getting a LITTLE sleep. It really sucks! Hopefully they come through those gums very soon! Keep your fingers crossed!

Hogle Zoo!

Dave enjoying the penguins! (He sat there for about 30 minutes looking at these animals! So funny!)
Me and Josh in front of the penguins!

This last Saturday we went to Hogle Zoo with my brother Chad and his wife Kami and there twin boys, Riley and Braden. It was beautiful weather and it wasn't too crowded. It was a lot of fun. Dave was more excited to be there than the kids! He was so cute! He hadn't been to a zoo since he was very little, so when he would see certain animals he would get just as excited as a little kid! It was way cute! Dave's favorite thing he saw was the penguins! They were really cute. We had lots of fun and can't wait to go back when Josh actually knows what he is looking at! He did so good there. He sat in his stroller for almost 2 hours straight, just enjoying looking at everything! He is such a good little boy!

Happy Birthday Dave!

Chris, Sarah, and Dave at Dave's birthday dinner at Applebee's!

Happy 27th Birthday to my sweet husband! We had a lot of fun for his birthday this last weekend. I had to work Sunday, but we decided to celebrate his birthday on Monday because he had class all day today. So Monday we just hung out as a family, went shopping at the Ogden mall (Dave's most favorite thing to do!), then went to dinner at Applebee's with my parents, and Dave's sister Sarah and brother in-law Chris. It was a lot of fun, even though Josh was pretty fussy. After dinner we went back to the house and ate cake and ice cream. Diane made the cake (a homemade chocolate cake) and I made the fudge icing! Yes, this cake takes a long time to make, but he's worth it. It's delicious! Then today, (his actual birthday day) I made him a yummy dinner (chicken cordon bleu) and then went to get ice cream at Dairy Queen, just the two of us. Diane watched Josh for us for a while. It was a really good weekend!
Dave is such a great husband and father. He is my best friend and I couldn't have a better companion for eternity. We always have so much fun together and love being with one another. He is such a blessing to me and Josh. I love you honey! Happy Birthday!