Las Vegas

We spent the 26th-28th in Las Vegas with Devin's parents. It was a nice trip because we were able to visit with them and the kids adore their grandparents...well Contessa & Collin anyway! Cameron doesn't get to see them very often, so he doesn't quite know who they are. He was okay with them if they kept their distance, but didn't appreciate being picked up! Eventually, he will realize how great they are and want to be around them more.

The kids loved having adjoining rooms, since we left the doors open so they could go in their room when they wanted. This also helped Cameron as he didn't have to stay in their room, he would sneak in and then leave as he wanted to.

We do love our home though, so it was nice to get back here. Now I am spending the day cleaning so Scott & Miss can have a fairly decent place to stay tonight. And naturally, I have a bad cold so that is making it difficult to work! But, that is my life, and I love it.

Happy Birthday Devin!

Well, the head of this household turns 30 today! Unfortunately, he does have to work, so that stinks. We are going to get a cake to celebrate Collin's & Devin's birthday tonight though. I am hoping to also make a great dinner to, but we will see how well that works!

Kiva.org

If anyone is interested, this site kiva.org is a really neat website. They are a non-profit loan place. You make a "loan" of $25 or more to a specific person or group in a 3rd world country. You can look at why they are requesting the loan (all are for business purposes) and what the payment terms are, if they have already had loans and the status of those loans. After the loan is repaid, you get your money back.

It is a really cool thing, and since the loan amount you are giving is small, I consider it more of a donation than a loan, although we should be repaid. You even get email updates about how the money was used and how the business is running. The non-profit does not keep any of the loan money!

If anyone is interested in helping out, check it out. There are several businesses waiting for loans.

What Holiday are You?

Well, I saw this fun little quiz and just KNEW I was going to be either Christmas or Thanksgiving...guess not! What holiday are you?

You Are Easter

You are an optimistic, hopeful, and genuinely sweet person. Sensitive and affectionate, you are easily touched. You love nature, animals, and anything cute or cuddly. For you, every day is a new chance - no matter what happened yesterday. What makes you celebrate: Almost anything. You love most holidays and celebrations. At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The peacemaker. You can prevent any squabbles that might break out. On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Remember to include everyone

What Holiday Are You?

We gave blood

Someone in our stake has luekemia and one of his friends decided to do a blood drive as his eagle project yesterday. So, we went down there to donate blood for my first time and the first time since Devin's mission. Devin was told in the past that he couldn't since he lived in the UK during his mission, and mad cow disease can be passed through blood. So I did some research and it turns out he can because he arrived in March 1997 and the cut off was Dec 1996.

My donation went well, I was done in about 10 minutes. Devin's didn't. He ended up having a collapsed vein and after several of the phlebotomists dug around his veins for a while, they gave up. He was able to donate about 1/2 the usual amount. So his will be used for babies instead of adults. (yeah, a baby hero!)

Poor man has a very bruised and sore arm. I don't think he will ever donate again! I don't blame him though, I wouldn't either.

What kind of Christmas tree are you?

This was a cute thing to do. I am TRYING to get into the Christmas spirit.

You Are a Cranberry and Popcorn Strung Tree

Christmas is all about showcasing your creative talents. From cookies to nicely wrapped presents, your unique creations impress everyone.

What Christmas Tree Are You?

What Crappy Christmas Gift Are You?

This was really fun, hope you all enjoy it and let me know what kind you are!

You Are a Christmas Sweater!

Over the top, colorful, and totally flashy. You're not afraid to be a little tacky.

What Crappy Christmas Gift Are You?

I lost weight!

Okay, so some of you know that I was having strange reactions to the IUD. I had gained quite a bit of weight, which they claim the IUD does not cause. WELL, I had it removed on the 7thm and I have already lost 5 pounds, without trying! In fact, I have been enjoying way too many sweets the last few weeks. SO THERE! It does cause weight gain!

Bad time for Grandmas in our family!

Well, my grandma has been in the hospital and was transfered to a nursing home temperarily. Last night, we also discovered that Devin's grammy temperarily died. She was having dialysis, so they were able to bring her back quickly and she is now on a ventilator. We are hoping she recovers quickly. So yeah, bad time for grandmas.

UPDATE- Poor Baby

I took Cameron back off the milk and put him on soy milk again and the rash cleared up. So I guess my little guy is still lactose intolerant. He is doing better with the ear infection, he doesn't seem like he is in pain anymore. He isn't taking anitbiotics either now. They don't always give antibiotics for ear infections anymore, but this one was really bad. Luckuly he is back to his normal happy self!

Cameron has been taking antibiotics for his ear infection. The medicine is giving him a horrible diaper rash. Poor baby just screams and cries quite a bit right now from the pain. I feel so bad for him...and me! I am hoping that the pain goes away soon for him, I can't stand seeing him suffer. My house is starting to suffer too!