Keegan gets his cast off

Keegan got his cast off on Oct. 14, 08 after wearing it for 4 weeks. The doctor told him to wear a splint for another week. We then had to go to the hospital to get more x-rays. They called us a few days later and said that the fracture was still visible so his bones were still pretty weak, so he had to wear his splint for 2 weeks after his cast came off. It was nice cause atleast he was able to take it off to shower and let his skin get some air. We actually found out about a week or two after he first broke it (after we got the x-rays back from the technician) that he broke both bones in his arm. Initially we thought he just broke the one. All I can say is that kid must have one strong leg!!! This was my first experience with a cast, and I must say I was a bit nervous as they sawed the cast off at the doctor's office!! Keegan was brave, but I could see he was a bit nervous although he won't admit it. He's sure glad to have it off now.

Decorating pumpkins for the schools pumpkin walk

The kids had their annual school pumpkin walk on Oct. 23,08. Each class has a theme and then they are able to decorate or carve their pumpkin according to that theme. Keegan's theme was the zoo, so we carved a lion in the pumpkin. Shawntae's theme was ghosts, goblins, & ghouls of the night so we carved her pumpkin as a Frankenstein. Carving pumpkins is such a messy thing to do(and not one of my favorite things), but the kids seem to love it! That night we went out and walked around the school to see everyone's pumpkins. The room moms of each class set up a small display for the pumpkins. It's fun to walk around and see all the fun ideas that people come up with.

Fun Little Quiz for Twilight Fans!

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Okay, so I took the little quiz, and I found out it thinks I am an Esme. After reading what it says below, I'm okay with what they said. Can't wait for the movie!!!


You are thoughtful and care very deeply for your family. A loving home is of great
importance to you and you always try to make people feel welcome. Although you have a great capacity to love, you also have a great capacity to hurt, so at times you can be
sensitive. You're firm when you need to be, but people trust your judgment and
appreciate the kind way you always handle things.

Having fun at the cornmaze!

Brandi & her kids invited us to go to the Carter's corn maze, so we grabbed the wagon and the kids and went. We went the night that it wasn't haunted and it was early enough that it wasn't dark, but we still got lost!! We walked around in circles for probably an hour until we finally found the exit. Shawn & I pulled Brooklyn and Jaxzen behind us in the wagon. Brooklyn kept seeing the fake decorations in the maze and saying "Guy. Scary." It was fun spending some time with family. We also ate doughnuts and pop at Brandi's house. Thanks for the invite Brandi. We had fun!!

Keegan playing soccer

This was Keegan's first year playing soccer. And as you all know, that's how he broke his arm!! But his broken arm didn't stop him from playing. He really liked playing and is already looking forward to next spring when he can play again. I just hope his bones are a little stronger next year!! hehe. He was quite a good little soccer player; more aggressive than we thought he'd be. I love watching this age play. They are so excited just to be able to kick the ball, let alone when they score. Big time smiles!!! Way to go Keegs!!

Keegan's fieldtrip to Hogle Zoo

Keegan's kindergarten class went to the Hogle Zoo on Sept. 25, 08. It was a fun day for the kindergarten kids. It was perfect weather and so the animals actually were out so we could see them. I took Brooklyn down too and she really seemed to like seeing the animals. She liked the big snake. For about a week after we went she kept saying "Snake. Big." after I would ask her what she saw at the zoo.

Brooklyn's 2nd birthday!!

We celebrated Brooklyn's 2nd birthday on September 19, 08. I can't believe my baby is already 2 years old. Time flies!! She is so much fun and she constantly keeps us laughing!! This was a fun day for her. She got some clothes and a little baby doll that she packs around alot. We sang 'Happy birthday' to her and she didn't quite know what to think, but she did like getting cake!!! Happy Birthday Brooklyn!!!

Keegan broke his arm playing soccer!

I can't believe it! Our first broken bone in our family. Even Shawn & I have never had a broken bone. I'm not surprised that it was Keegan. He's my medical child (hehe). Last Wednesday, Sept. 10, Keegan was playing his soccer game. There was a boy on the other team (who was a big boy) and he kicked the ball hard. Keegan stopped it all right - with his arm. The ball hit him on the forearm right above the wrist. I could tell he didn't want to cry, but out came the tears. He came off the field and sat out for the next few minutes till the game was over. We came home and a couple of hours later he was still saying it hurt. I thought he'd go to sleep and forget about it. On Thursday the same thing, he was still babying his arm and saying it hurt. It was a little swollen and a little bruised, but not bad. And he could move his wrist and elbow, so I thought it will be all right. On Friday, it was not better. He still would hardley move it or use it. Even watching him walk in to school that day, I noticed how he'd swing his good arm, but the other arm he wouldn't move. I was concerned so Friday when Shawn got home I was talking to him about it. He suggested we take him to the doctor. I didn't know. I didn't want to be overreactive. When Keegan got off the bus that day, I had him show Shawn his arm. It had swollen up quite a bit. It was getting worse. So I called up the doctor and made an appointment. They did x-rays and sure enough he had a hairline fracture across his arm bone. I'm not sure what bone it is. If you're looking at your wrist, there are two bones that run from your wrist to your elbow. It's the bone on the inside of his arm, and it was broke all the way across. Even the doctor said he was surprised it was broke from a soccer ball hitting him! He said that's a first for him. So, they put him in a splint for the weekend and then I took him in yesterday, Sept. 15, and they casted him up. He'll probably have to have it on for about 4 weeks.

Shawntae & Keegan's 1st day of school!

School started again on August 25, 08. Shawntae started the 3rd grade and her teacher is Mr. Vincent. Keegan started kindergarten and his teacher is Mrs. Brower. I can't believe I'm already sending Keeg's to school! They both really seem to like school. Keegan has been very excited to go to school and to ride the bus. He is in afternoon kindergarten so I lay Brooklyn down for a nap and I have about 3 hours all to myself! Oh, what ever will I do with that free time? Yeah right. I always find something to keep myself occupied. That's why I'm late posting this. I started redoing the girls' bedroom last week. We sold Shawntae's daybed, put away the crib, and bought a new bunkbed. We (me & the girls) decided the room needed a new makeover, so we decided to paint it. We found a pink/brown striped bedspread that is really cute. We painted the bottom part of the walls brown, the top half a light shade of pink, and then we put a white chairrail around the center. It turned out really nice!! I was a little worried about painting with the brown, but it turned out really good. Now I just have to find some things to put on the wall that we like and we're set! I'll have to post pics when it's ready. Hmm. . . what will my next project be? I'm thinking the bathroom. . . . .

4-wheeling to Bear Lake

We went 4-wheeling over Labor Day on a trail that took us to Merlin's in Garden City by Bear Lake. We have traveled different trails in this area, but about a month ago we saw in the Ogden Paper a guy that had wrote about a trail that the Northern Utah ATV trail club had taken, so we decided to give it a try. We started at Temple Fork and then rode towards the Sinks. This trail took us quite awhile. I didn't think it was too bad of a trail until we took one trail that used to be a motorcycle only trail. There were a few tricky parts to that trail. We got to the top by the Sinks, and Shawn, I and the kids was waiting for Shawn's parents and his brother Leon that was with us. We waited and waited. Finally, Shawn turned around to go see what was going on. They returned shortly after, but Shawn's mom had tipped over her 4-wheeler when she hit a tree root the wrong way. She was quite shaken up after that. We finished taking the trail underneath the highway and then down to Garden City. We got to Merlin's and ate a yummy hamburger, tots, and a shake. We decided it was best for just Shawn and Leon to ride back on the ATV's to where we started and then bring the vehicles down to Merlin's. So they took off and we waited at Merlin's for about 2 1/2 hours. It was a long day, but a good ride. I love 4-wheeling with the family!! It was a beautiful ride!