Cody"s Surgery

Cody had to have tympanoplasty surgery on April 9. After his second set of ear tubes had fallen out, one of his eardrums never healed and had a hole in it. To fix this he had to have a tiny skin graff behind his ear to use to fix the hole. I am amazed that a doctor can perform a surgery like that done inside such a tiny spot like an ear! Every thing went well, Cody was pretty dizzy and in pain imediately after the surgery but that didn't last long. The next day you would never know he had surgery. I was very proud of him! Being in the hospital sure made me feel grateful that my kids are all healthy and being in and out of hospitals is not a regular way of life for us. I have great respect for parents that have children with illness and diseases.
Cody just had his IV put in. He was so brave, they didn't even have to use gas on him, he just let them do it with out any trouble (he definitely does not take after his dad when it comes to needles!)

Post surgery, taking quite a snooze, it took him a while to wake up, that medicine is some good stuff!

Later in the day after the pain pills kicked in and the dizziness subsided Cody got to go out to Uncle Richie's and choose a puppy. He has been waiting forever for these pups to be born. I got out voted and I guess we will be having another dog soon!

Long Over Due Post!

Is it too late to post about EASTER!? We went camping out at the Sands with Kyle, Lori and their family. Grandpa and Grandma Stubbs' came too. We had a great time. We did have to dodge a little bit of rain off and on but it was still fun and the kids had a blast!

Found a good spot to have a chilly picnic!

Nothing like a good SANDwich!

We did several hikes Saturday afternoon and these kids were all troopers! We were looking for dinosaur tracks on this hike, it took a while and a little rain but we found them.

Becky, Kyle, Brandon and Larry waiting out the rain in Kyle's trailer.

Las Vegas Bday

Brandon had a seminar in Las Vegas that happened to be the weekend of my birthday, so my mom and dad came and stayed with our kids and we headed to Vegas. Brandon suprised me with tickets to see a show (thanks Anthony and Krista) on Friday night. We saw the show LOVE, music of the Beetles, CirqueduSoleil (I have no idea how to spell that). It was AMAZING! What incredible performers and athletes! I loved it and Brandon really enjoyed it too. We stayed out in Henderson and the next day Brandon headed to class and I lounged in the motel room and read and then I went shopping for a few hours, alone! It was so relaxing and fun for me. While I was doing this, my Mom and Dad were back home taking care of my 4 kids plus my niece and nephew, having picnics in the park, doing science projects, dragging kids to church, cooking, cleaning, and hopefully recieving lots of hugs and kisses! I appreciate you so much Mom!





Cody lighting my birthday cake that my Mom and kids made for me while I was gone.

Bailey at the 4th grade science fair. Bailey, with the help of Kelli Dawn and Grandma Judy, did this project while I was gone. I did make it to the science fair. Way to go Bailey!

Brandon and I out side the LOVE show.

Go Beetles!

Day With Cousins

On March 14th we hosted our Little League wrestling tournament here in Kanab. It was a lot of hard work but it was successful. Grandma and Grandpa Stubbs' came and spent the night and took care of my little ones so Brandon and I could run the tournament. I don't know what I would have done with out their help. Also Kyle and Lori came and stayed, and Amy and Brian came for the tourny. After we had a BBQ and let the kids play and play. Then the boys headed out to go shed hunting. Brandon found the other side to a shed he had found the week before, they were pretty cool. It is so much fun getting to hang with family!
Tavyn, Lexi and Dreyden making a choo choo train down the slide!

Kylie, Kenadee, Mckaylie and Bailey enjoying lunch.

Cody and Brendon daring stuntmen on the trampoline!

Tavyn, Lexi, Landon and Laynie having a picnic!

This is our baby horse, he is already getting so big! The kids call him Dusty but we have not officially named the little guy yet.
Bailey after one of her ball games. It was so fun to watch her games.
I could never get a good shot during her games but this is Bailey #41 doing what she likes best, defensive guarding!
Cody at the Panguitch tourny, I chose this picture because I love when he is ready for a take down!
This is from the Parowan tourny. The boys just love to get up on the podium and get their medals!

I have been a very neglectful blogger this last month. So I guess it is time to do a little catch up. We have been as busy as ever. I finally got my husband back! State wrestling was the second week of February. We had 5 guys go and one placed. Brandon is already anticipating next season and hopes to get some more freshman next year. A few days after state we started the little league wrestling. We had over sixty kids sign up. Can I just say how much energy there is in a wrestling room full of little boys! We have traveled the last few weekends to tournaments and the kids are doing well. Cody of course is loving every minute! Next weekend we have our tounrament here. Bailey played on a Jr. Jazz basketball team this year. This is her first year, she learned how to play and I think she had a lot of fun. So between basketball, wrestling, piano and dance practices, homework, my two jobs and my busy little ones I have been pretty busy. I did manage to squeeze in a great horse ride with my husband and no kids!