Sick-O's

I just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for helping Hunter and I out during our confinement. Hunter and I survived the H1N1 (swine) Flu. (It sounds as if I am going into the T-Shirt business) anyway, for those who may not have known, we were given the "Rapid Flu Type" test when I rushed Hunter into the Instacare the Sunday before last, and it came back positive for TYPE A flu which is the strain that the H1N1 virus is linked two. We had to put Hunter through two more grueling cultures so they could send them off to the state for testing. I am still furious with the manner of this testing process I won't even go into it. They sent us home telling me go straight home DO NOT stop at the store, DO NOT go to a drive through, DO NOT pass go , and DO NOT collect two hundred dollars ... Anyway, we had to be quarantined for 7 days (which turned into 9 because we couldn't get rid of our coughs) and I have never felt so bad for Hunter in my life. It was almost easier when he was sleeping and feeling terrible because at least he wasn't thinking about being stuck inside. He would stare out our window and say "Mommy, look at all of the kids playing, it sure looks like they are having fun"! and "Look Mommy, there isn't any kids on the swings can we go play"? It was heart breaking, he was so board. But we made it, and for our first day out we went to see the movie UP, and then we went to lunch at Rumbi! We had fun but it was exhausting for Hunter Boo!
So I have to give a special shout out to Amanda and Helen for bringing us groceries. Not only did they save us from male nourishment, they were able to get us some much needed over the counter meds.... ahhhh! Oh ya, and let's not forget Hunter's milk, that's a whole other crisis. And thanks Dad for picking up my inhaler, who knew being able to breath would help my recovery so significantly. And Connor, what can I say, you're the best. That military training finally paid off in one very feminine trip to the grocery store! Thanks so much!
I love my friends and family. You all were great even the most simple phone call meant a great deal to us. We love you all!
So now that our ears have returned to normal, our hands and feet aren't hoofed and that curly tail fell off, Hunter and I are doing better than ever.

Making snow angels in the sand...

I'm telling ya, this kid is so funny. I was doing laundry on Sunday and Hunter was outside playing in the sandbox. I went to check on him and I found him doing this... I am so glad he didn't see or hear me because it was a priceless photo op...

By the way if you are wondering about the undies... Hunter doesn't like to get dirty so he always strips down to his undies to play in the sand (only at home of course) unless he has Spidy undies on, then he tries to take those off too so he doesn't get Spiderman dirty??? We were in luck he was wearing Sponge Bob... :)



Look at the grin on that face!

Makin my Mommy pancakes

Hunter wanted to make pancakes for me all by himself on Sunday morning. He is getting pretty good at finding all of he ingredients, measuring supplies, and utensils that I use to make pancakes. He loves to help me cook and he loves my homemade breakfasts. Yummo!!! He did a great job. (Sunday May 17, 2009)

Mother's Day 2009

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Mommy's that I know!

Mother's Day was, well interesting... but an adventure, and very special.

Hunter surprised me with a "Very Important Present" however he had to go potty SO bad that he didn't have time to wait for me to open it, he had to do open it himself. And behold it was a very important present. He made a plaster hand print. I thought that I would have to wait a few more years to get one of those but his sitter (Dulce) made these with the kids... Thank you Dulce! It truly is precious. Hunter even painted his name on the back (H). He was very proud of his work.


Hunter took a picture, and not a very flattering one, of his "very special Mommy"...

Hunter also picked me out a Mommy bracelet. This was also such a cute moment. We were at the store and Hunter came up to me with something behind his back and asked if he could have some dollars to buy something for me for Mother's Day. I gave him some money and he paid for it, and wrapped it all by himself. I wasn't able to get a picture of what it looked like wrapped because Hunter had to unwrap this too, but he used so much tape I wasn't sure if he was going to be able to open it... oh ye of little faith... He did just fine!

And now the exhausting conclusion to this Mother's Day 2009...

I heard on the radio that it was Mommy & me at the zoo. Well that sounds like a great idea! not so much... By the time I rounded up the troops (sister's and their families) it was kind of late, and it turns out that I missed most of the advertisement for this wonderful day at the zoo. Turns out a radio station had a coupon to get Mom's in for 98 cents. Super!!! So EVERY MOTHER IN THE FREE WORLD WAS THERE! Holy Moley... No parking for miles and I just about had a break down so I called the girls and told them to forget it. Que the crying children... So we met up at This is the Place. So kids crying, parents trying desperately to think of something else to do on a Sunday, and Hunter running away because this isn't fair, Que the Train... Yay!!! So we went on a fun little train ride. Kids calm, and a little chilly, but calm and smiling!!!

Hunter running away...

Hunter coming back (from running away) to listen to mom's alternative to the zoo. Thank goodness I would have missed him terribly....

Awww... look at those happy faces...

Doo Doo and Tan Tan

Okay so we did make it to the zoo after all (and yes there was still 8 million people there) has anyone ever had to wait in line to go through the monkey habitat? Well, we did, that is how crazy it was. But everything was fine Hunter got ice cream, and he got to see the alligators, or were the crocodiles?, regardless he was one happy, tired boy and I got a few more precious memories.

Thanks girls for putting up with Hunter's grumpy mom.... Happy Mother's Day!

My funny little boy

Every day Hunter makes me laugh. I left him alone for a minute while he was getting ready for bath time. I had asked him to get undressed while I got him a towel. And this first picture is how I found him (sitting on the counter) making faces in the mirror... How can you not love this boy?







Testing out his dive gear. That snorkel barley fits in his mouth. I was afraid I'd have to have it surgically removed.

All done!!!

"Let's go fly a kite"

On Saturday we met Amanda and her family (and a million of our closest community members)at the West Jordan park. We played at the enormous playground and Hunter flew his new Spiderman kite... all by himself. I just can't get over how big he is getting. We had a great time...

Merrisa Marie

The loveliness of innocents

Hunter's blanket...

3 1/2 weeks ago Hunter left his beloved blanket at Grandma's house. The first few nights were heartbreaking as he tried to explain to me how much his blanket was missing him and how much he loved his blanket and that he really needed it, because mommy bought it for him when he was just a baby. After much persuading I convinced him that his truck blanket would do the job until we could "rescue" his blanket from Grandma. Well, we finally got it back on Friday night and you would have thought it was Christmas. He was so excited he wouldn't let it go. Now for a long time now he really only uses it when he sleeps, but his inner "Linus" came out over the weekend. He even had to take a picture of it when we got home. The following pictures are Hunter "hangin" with his blanket. What a precious gift these little moments are for me.





BLANKET!!!