Cute

So, today was Sunday..

This usualy means going to church for most people.

The three of us went and despite Hyrum being almost 3yrs old, he hasn't quite figured that you need to be quiet during the first hour of sacrament meeting.

He woke up early today and was tired and ready for a nap before we even left home today.

This means he was quite the hassle during sacrament.

He was pretty noisey and we had to constantly ask

"sshhhh, Hyrum please be quiet and wisper."

It didn't work at all and we kept giving him little toys and stuff to distract him and get him busy 'being quiet' and focused on something.

Towards the end of sacrament meeting Hyrum was asked to quiet down probably 53 times and for whatever reason he was choosing to ignore us.

At one point he got particularly noisey and Ricky bent over to wisper into Hyrums ear yet once again to please quiet down only this time Hyrum saw what was coming and beat Ricky to it and looked up at Rickys face coming towards him and Hyrum said

"sshhhhh, Daddy BE QUIET, Be quiet daddy!"

I couldn't help myself and just had to laugh!!

Visit from the South

For Adrienne's Birthday, Corey surprised her with 2 round trip tickets for the two of them to come up to WA and visit us.

This was their first time coming up this way so we did a lot of the tourist stuff to let them get a good taste of Seattle.

We walked Pike Place Market, ate Ivars Seafood on the water front. Rickys favorite place to take new visitors is Dicks. He loves their burgers and frys so we did that one night also.

Eating at Ivars.

Before coming up to visit Adrienne told me to plan everything out and made a request or suggestion that she would like to go to Forks, WA. (you know, the place Stephanie Meyer has made famous with her Twilight Saga?)

So, one full day was dedicated to going out to Port Angeles, Forks, and La Push, WA.

I know that I have some blog readers that are pretty indifferent to the whole Twilight thing and I can see where they are coming from but to me, the Twilight Saga isn't much different that being someone who read all of the Harry Potter books and watched the movies.

The books were fun to read and the movies are okay.

With that being said, after visiting these areas of WA, I recommend anybody, Twilight fan or not, to take a trip out that way.

The scenary out there is amazing.

Plus you can go to the beach and play in the Pacific Ocean. This was mine and Hyrums first time to the Pacific Coast and I am pretty happy that our first trip was to First Beach in La Push.

The beach was beautiful. The weather was perfect.

There were many awesome view points along our drive. I tried to capture some of it but I don't think my pics do it justice.

Above here is the House that the town of Forks has appointed to be the replica place of Bella Swans home from the books.

Below are photos that I took while at First Beach in La Push.

Hyrum LOVES playing in water. He loves to swim and could swim all day everyday if we let him.

When we got out of the car Ricky took Hyrums shoes off and Hyrum took off for the water and jumped right in.

We did not take swim suites because I didn't think the weather was going to be SO nice out. Luckily I packed a complete change of extra clothes for Hyrum before we left because he got in the water fully clothed.

This was also Hyrums first experience with a 'beach.' He's only been to lakes and swimming pools.

Below is the truck Bella drives in the Twilight movies. 



These last few photos are more of the Pacific Ocean leaving the La Push, WA area.

I can't wait to be able to go back again, and this time to be able to get in the water myself. 

It was a short trip for Adrienne and Corey but it was fun. Hyrum got to get some much needed Auntie and Unkie time and was extremely sad when they had to leave on the Airplane without him.

Hyrum loves to point out airplanes and trains and big tractors and trucks when we pass one.. Now, instead of yelling "Look, Airplane up there!" when he spots a Plane in the sky he yells;

"Look There's Auntie!"

..to Hyrum, Auntie is still on an airplane flying above because an airplane is how she left.

It was a great visit for all of us and we can't wait to be able to see them again!!



All of that for this!?

Holey Goodness!!

The prep for a Colonoscopy is the absolute most horrible thing I have EVER experienced to get ready for ANY type of procedure in my life.

It is an absolute miracle that I got all of that awful 'GoLytley' stuff down my throat!

Call me a drama queen, but I honestly feel traumatized from this entire experience.

As soon as I sat down and took my very first sip I immediately said "oh my God, I can NOT do this!"

(sorry, it was that awful. I wouldn't usually use the Lord's name in vain, but that was my response..)

If you are ever preparing for a Colonoscopy, please don't come to me because I wont be able to give you any words of encouragement.

In fact, I might just start gagging then turn and walk away.

I was up until 3am drinking my first half of the solution.. and running back and forth from the toilet.

It took forever because I had to mix it with several oz of juice or something to get it down.. so I had lots of drinking to do because of that..

This morning I got up at 7:45 to start drinking the last 2liters of GoLytley with juice and what not. Then right before 10am (cut off time for intake) I started to doubt that I had gotten enough down.

I had only swallowed roughly 3liters of the stuff.. my BM wasn't quite yet 'yellow clear' so I filled a glass full of the stuff, stood in the restroom and started chugging..

It was a 2steps forward 1 step back process..

I chug 2 gulps, gag up 1 gulp. did this process a few times until I said "ok, that's it, NO MORE!"

dumped it out and left to drop Hyrum off with Gretchen and Caleb.

I went to my class so I could get the credit for it.. I had already talked to the 'teacher' about me not being able to participate in the work out because of the Colonoscopy earlier in the week.

When I got to class she looked at me dressed in normal clothes and asked "no work out for you today?"

I quickly reminded her of the colonoscopy because my system was still cleaning itself out, and I felt that if I were to do even one jump, crunch, or sit up.... well, there would probably be a big mess to clean.

After reminding her of the Colonoscopy she smiled and said very sly like (in slow motion) "Ooh, that's riiight." and proceeded to say "You are having a different kind of work out today."

Any way..

Luckily my system was cleared out to perfection and I was able to have the Colonoscopy.

After the torcher they put you through to prep for the dang thing, the Colonoscopy is a walk in the park.

They don't put you totally under, though they do put some kind of awesome magical drug in your I-V. You are there, but totally loopy and out of it, but yet aware of where you are and what's going on.

The Doc. said it was a mix of feel good, comfortable, amnesia type stuff.

I can't tell you exactly how long I was in there, I remember looking around, probably closed my eyes a few time (don't know how long for) and even looked at the TV screen to watch and get glimpses of the inside of my colon.

You can function and do all of this stuff but you can't really 'focus' on anything.

I remember being wheeled out and put in a corner recovery spot.. the procedure gave me the hiccups and I guess the doc. and nurses thought it was cute because I remember the nurse saying "aww, we gave you the hiccups :)"

The doctor ALSO commented on the fact that he had given me hiccups before sending me to recovery..

After the 'oo and ahh' of my "cute" little hiccups, they informed me I could start passing gas any time I felt like it now. ( haha )

Any way, the colonoscopy was non painful.. no pain afterwards, never felt a thing during the procedure.

I was just off in my own little feel good magical world for the whole thing.. Came home and went to sleep for a few hours..

The meds. haven't wore off 100% yet, and I could definitely go back to sleep now.. So, that is just what I am going to do.

P.S I can't forget the results! I'm sure you are all tired of reading these 'grose' blog entries about my digestive system. and the results are that I am not dieing.!

After being to 2 doctors previous to coming to VMason, I was told that I had NO tearing and NO hemorrhoids and that I would need a Colonoscopy to find the answer as to why I am bleeding and that it is something further up that they can't see without a colonoscopy..

Okay, well that pretty much freaked me out because hemorrhoids are practically the best case scenario for bleeding in that area.

My family physician couldn't say, and didn't have tools to look up inside so she suggested the specialist.

My absolutley awesome and KNOWLEDGABLE young 26yr old Doctor at the UW ER SEATTLE,

did an anal exam and DID take a look inside and if you read my previous blog on the matter you would remember that This doctor found 'spots' inside that he could not identify.

He said I would need a Colonoscopy with Biopsies to find out what these 'spots' are and see further up to check for more stuff going on..

Results of TODAYS COLONOSCOPY!!

are you ready...?

!!!HEMORRHOIDS!!!

hemorrhoids are easily identified... but according to the 26yr old ER doctor, they were unknown 'spots' far up that needed a biopsie.... yeah.. NOT the case..

Oh well, GI isn't going to be his speciality.. He was finishing up to be a Family Physician.

What a Week

I know tons of people have had colonoscopys before me.

Because I have never had one, it's a big thing to me.

Maybe if this week wasn't going to be so hectic as it already was going to be, things would be a little diffrent..

I had a little 'melt down' this morning and I believe I earned it.

I had 4 appointments this week, 4 days in a row.. My first appointment on Monday lasted 7hrs.

Tuesday wasn't so bad, Wednesday was ok besides my 'melt down' and an absolutley aweful headache/lightheaded feeling I have had for a large part of the day.

I was able to lay down and take a nap with Hyrum but it didn't really help.

Tonight at 7pm I have to start drinking the laxative.. I am not thrilled one bit about it.

Every time I open the fridge door and see the Jug sitting there on the shelf I want to vomit.. I think It may be hard to get down.. I have to drink 8oz every 15min until I finish 2liters tonight.

...then I will be on the pot for a long time from what it says.

at 8am Thursday morning I get to drink another 2 liters. Then sit around until time for my appointment.

Any way... I have an aweful headach right now.. Sitting here blogging to pass the time away.

I am going to go prepare a few things before my 'evening' gets started.



A Little of This and That

Yes, life is going on despite my medical issues.

Over the weekend we were lucky to attend the wedding of Katrina and Paul Andrews.

I must say it was a rather awesome wedding. These two really put together an amazing ceremony and picked great selections (scripture and poems) to have read throughout the ceremony.

I don't know Kat as well as Ricky or any of her family and long time friends but I can say that I am not the only one that was shocked and surprised when Katrina first announced that she had 'a boyfriend.'

Why is that so shocking? I dunno.. just kinda really was.. Once I was able to see her and Paul together at our home before Paul left on a mission to Papua New Guinea, I just KNEW the two of them were going to end up engaged and soon married.

They compliment each other very well. They are both great down to earth people and I know that the two of them are going to accomplish a great many of things throughout their partnership and marriage here on earth.

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Andrews!!

Also, I can't forget to mention that Hyrum was their ring bearer! He was mighty handsome and eventually made it down the isle holding little Abbis hand.

On Monday the 11th, my Sister, Adrienne had her 26th birthday.! Because she is married to a totally awesome, loving, caring man, as her gift she was surprised with 2 round trip flights for her and Corey to fly out here to visit us for a few days starting July 25th!!

Corey even had babysitters lined up for the kiddoes and everything!

Happy 26th Adrienne! Hyrum is excited for you to visit him.. We all know he is the only reason you are excited to come out here  ;)

And lastley.. I posted this pic of the girls just because I felt like it!

...and because I miss them.

They partied and the Dueling Piano Bar in Houston for Carlas birthday at the end of May without me!!

I'm glad and thankful that these three are buddies to take care of each other when I'm not there to hold down the fort ;) 

I told Jessica the other day that you are one extremely LUCKY human beeing to be our age and able to say that you have AT LEAST one best friend..

If you can even count on one hand the number of great, close friends you have, you still are one lucky duck.

Sucks having to be a grown up sometimes.. You can't spend every waking moment with your buddies like you use to be able to in Jr. High and High School..

Oh, to be young again...

I Love and miss all of my Texas folks!! Take care of Each other for me!!