Today is November 19 2008.
It has been over a week since my last journal post, so it will most likely be a long one. Friday Nov. 7th Mike and I made it to the temple. We have not been in almost 3 years it was really nice to finally go. The kids went to Mom and Dad Stringham house for the evening; they always have a good time with Grandma and Papa. Sunday, the kids had their primary program and Grandma and Papa Stringham came to watch, Brookie did such a good job on her part. She had it memorized. Grant did a great job too. In the middle of his part he said “hi Grandma” and keep right on with his part. Everyone laughed and told me it was the best part on the program and that Grant rocks. He is so funny, he never gets embarrassed or self-conscious, which we love about him. He has no concept of the words. Saturday Nov. 12th Mike went up and helped his dad with his deck. He enjoyed spending time with his dad. Monday Nov. 10th Mom Stingham had surgery on her other shoulder (the left) we saw her on Sunday; she seems to be doing pretty well. Wednesday Nov. 12th we had to rush Brookie into the dentist she hit her teeth on Brinlee’s head (Brinlee didn’t even cry she must have a hard head) and it was bleeding so much. Normally I don’t consider myself a mom who over reacts to things and rushes them to the doctors, but it looked pretty bad to me. I didn’t even want to touch her teeth because I was afraid she had knocked them out or really loosened them. There was a lot of blood. It was in the hall and on the bathroom floor; I know mouths bleed a lot but WOW!! Anyway so I called the dentist and they told me I better bring her in. I was on the phone with Steph when it happen so I thought I better call her back because she will worry and she told me to bring Brinlee and Craig to her (she lives right by our dentist office) . We found out she did chip one of her bottom teeth, her roots are fine and her gums have some trauma done to them. She will have to eat soft foods and not use her front teeth for a week or two. I told the dentist I probably over reacted. The dentist made me feel better, he said “it was a good thing I brought her in because some times there it damage to the roots that can cause problems and they can swallow their teeth during the night and chock on them.” She was so brave, she cried a little at first but did really well I was amazed. I will post some pictures of her wound. Nov. 13th was our 9 year anniversary. We went to Grant’s school that night for the PTA movie night and watch Kung Fu Panda. We had fun! We took blankets, pillows, drinks, popcorn and treats. Brinlee earlier that day had had about 5 Fiber One yogurts we came home from the movie and well the fiber kicked in on our stairs. Yucky! She had some pretty green diarrhea. No more yogurts for awhile. Well most people post such cute things for their anniversary and I just didn’t have time and diarrhea is not that romantic. Well better late then never. A little history: Mike and I met 9 years ago the middle of June on the internet. Our first date was a double date with his friend Andrew Feil. People thought I was crazy giving a guy I met on the internet my home address for our first date, I thought well if I don’t come back at least my family would have a good descriptions of the guy. His family thought he was a little crazy because he didn’t know what I looked like (I didn’t have a picture posted). Our first date was June 25th (I think) we went to The Red Butte Gardens and had a picnic (we got subway). I felt as though I talked the whole night and you know Mike, a man of few words. I thought he is never going to call me again. I told the guy I was kind of dating I didn’t want to see him anymore. He also thought I was crazy because Mike hadn’t asked me out again. I had a good feeling and guess what, he called that night. At the end of July we were unofficially engaged. Now fast forward 9 years and we have 4 wonderful kids and a strong marriage. I have learned a lot about working together. I have learned a whole new way to love deeper and more real than when we first were married. He is my best friend. I am very grateful to him and his mellow easy going willingness to help anyone personality. A funny story about Brinlee, I had cleaned the bathrooms and put the blue tablets in the toilet and Brinlee was going bathroom and she got so excited she said” mom, mom I peed blue” I had to burst her bubble and told her it was stuff mommy put in the toilet to keep it clean, ha ha. Saturday Nov. 15 Mike enjoyed going and helping his dad with the deck again. Mike loves to build and do things with his hands. He always says its fun to see the end result and know you did it. Sunday is unofficial Thanksgiving, birthday celebration dinner with the Stingham family. The turkey turned out great, my apple pie was edible and everything everyone else brought was yummy. So all and all it was a great feast. Grandpa Jack and Grandma Marion came and we talked about Grandma G.G.‘s book. Grandpa Jack told some stories of his mom and his Aunt Jane. Sunny and Jason couldn’t make it they wear getting ready for Antalya’s surgery on Monday. Her surrey went well from what I hear you can check out their blog for updates. Natalie and Shellie are coming up to visit on Tuesday for a few days. She took me to Spaghetti Factory Tuesday nigh it was yummy. Well that is it for know. Love Janie
November 19, 2008
The Grant and Brookie were surprised with some presents
from Uncle Matt and Aunt Brynn. Thank you!!
The girls playing tea party with Bell.
Happy Birthday Cindy!!
The girls playing dress up!!
Each year Grandma and Papa get the kids matching outfits to get their pictures taken in. Here is the picture of the boys. I forgot to get one of the girls. oops!!
November 18, 2008
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