Relief Society Broadcast

Took a break from all the crazy packing to go out with the girls. We went to the Relief Society Broadcast (which is always very inspirational) and then out to dinner. It was alot of fun, cause this is the first year ALL of us have been together. Last year, we didn't have Gran or my mom and the years before that there was no Jen. So we really had a great night together. It was a much needed break from all the stress and chaos of this week.


Auntie Tam, Grannie, and my mom.


Me and my twinner.


Jen's cute inlaws came out to dinner with us too. Elaine, her mother in law and her sister in law Gaby.


Jilly-bean, Ash, and Tam.

I really had so much fun with all of you. You know it was a great dinner, when you just sit and talk and laugh even after the check has been paid. I am sure the waitress wanted us out of there. However, can't help it right girls...lots to catch up on. And a night with no kids is just too good. Love you ladies!

Relief!!

It is a viral infection!!! RELIEF! I have been so incredibly worried about him, and when I got that call I just started crying. Nothing contagious or anything, just a funny litte tummy bug. Kinda nasty when you think about it, but I would much rather it be that attacking his little body rather than his body attacking itself. They prescribed this syruppy medicine that is about as nasty as it gets. We have to give it to him 3 times a day for the next 10 days. This kid doesn't even like to take tylenol, so this thick, nasty tasting stuff is pretty horrible to him. Thiago has to literally pin his little arms down and put it straight down his throat. We plug his nose to force him to swallow it. I know, I know it breaks my heart having to do it that way. No choice though, he won't cooperate. Anyways, so that is where we are at now. I am so ready to have my normal, happy, healthy little boy back. I know this may seem small to some of you, but when it is your child it is a big deal. I am so grateful that it is not something more serious and do believe our heavenly father is watching over us. Thanks to you all for your sweet comments and encouragement. It means alot to me, all you cute little blogging friends. Love you all!

So many questions..

Wasn't going to post this until I had a better idea of what is going on. I tend to be kinda private about certain things, but blogging is therapeutic for me and I need to work through some of my thoughts. So here goes...to say I am stressed at the moment, would be a serious understatement. I am beyond stressed. My sweet Carsey is giving me a little scare lately, not sure what is going on. If you don't like potty talk, stop reading this now cause there is a lot of it coming up. For the past month or so, Carson has been having some pretty serious diarhea. It started out with just every 4-5 days, he would have a little bout of it and then it would go away. As the weeks go on though, it just keeps getting worse. It started happening more and more frequently, every other day until now it is every single day, multiple times. I can't remember the last time he had a solid poop, it is always runny and horrid smelling. About 2 weeks ago I called his doctors office to ask about it and they said it was probably because he drinks to much juice, so I took him off all juice for a few days, didn't work. They then said to try no dairy and keep a food journal, didn't work. As I said each day it gets worse and worse. He gets these horrible tummy aches and balls up crying until he can poop it out. His tummy is all swollen and sticks out and is rock hard. By the end of the day it looks like a little basketball is in there, the next morning it is normal again. He has so much gas, and is pretty much just miserable. Last night, we were up with him from 11:00-3:30, sitting on the potty while he sobbed and went to the bathroom over and over. Break my heart. I decided enough was enough and took him in this morning. Now we start the process of elimination....doctor sent me home to collect stool samples. Let me tell you, that was probably the funnest moment in my mommy history. Very pleasant. Send those off today to be tested for some type of viral infection. However, doctor doesn't seem to think it is that. All signs point to celiac disease. Which basically means he has an allergy to flour, yeah flour...what the heck is he supposed to eat. Flour is in everything. In celiac the small intestine can't break up gluten, and it eats away at the intestine. If the results from his stool come back negative we begin the blood samples and a scope to go down into his tummy and take some pictures. Sounds fun right. I am just not having a good day, I broke down at the doctors office, sitting there crying like a big retard. Last night just about killed me, seeing the pain in my baby's eyes and not being able to fix it. I have tried everything I can think of, I have analyzed his diet over and over for the past 5 weeks now and still can't come up with an answer. It needs to stop, I just can't stand to see him like that anymore. Praying that we can get some good answers and find a way to help my sweet boy. I love him so much, SO MUCH and just want him to be strong and healthy. And in the middle of all this, we are indeed set to close on our home next Wednesday, so I am packing, making about a million phone calls, running back and forth with doctors and what not, all while trying to take care of my kids and stay sane. Feel like I am juggling a bunch of balls, and dropping every single one. Like I said, bad day. Hope tomorrow goes better, and I can get a handle of all my emotions. Anyways, just needed to write my thoughts out like I said. Hopefully, we can get some answers soon...one day at a time, right??

Out with friends..

Quick update on life this week....Friday night we went out with our very good friends the Kusuda's and our friend Adam and his cute girl Stephanie. Thiago, Jeff, and Adam have been friends for as long as I can think back. Its actually kinda funny cause usually you hang out with the wife's friends more but in mine and Theo's case we keep up with his friends much better than mine. We always have so much fun, of course we missed John and Monica but maybe next time. Thanks Candace for planning it all, sorry Mr. Lincoln got fussy and I didn't get the chance to talk much at the end. Anyways, we love Jeff and Candace and of course Adam. You guys are the best and we truly treasure your friendship. Wish I had taken my camera to dinner but spaced it. Next time, for sure.

Now onto the house stuff...the closing date is getting closer and closer. We originally set it up for October 13th, but our buyers are in a rush and their agent is aiming for Sept 30. We shall see, my lender doesn't know if we can do it quite that quick, may go into the first week in October but after tomorrow I should know more. The appraisal on our new house and the appraisal on this house (for our buyers) both take place tomorrow, and then we will have a better idea of a closing date. Reality is setting in, and Thursday after I got done cleaning my house I kinda just walked around from room to room and felt a little nostalgic, may have even cried...just a tiny bit. I just love this home so much and it is sad to see this little chapter in our lives coming to a close.

Thiago and I walked through our new house yesterday, just to measure a few things and double check some odds and ends. Snapped a little picture of the outside, so here is a sneak peak.


After we got done, we just couldn't quit talking about it...we are VERY excited. Not a whole lot bigger than our house right now, just a couple hundred square feet. However the basement is practically finished in this house, so it gives us a lot more living space. It is also newer, full of upgrades, and bigger rooms upstairs. Also it is out of the Clearfield area. I am not a big fan of Clearfield schools and always knew we needed to move before Cars starts Kindergarten. So there you have it. More pictures to come, as we get in and settled. For now, looks like I have some packing to do.

10 MoNtHs!!!

I know, I know...seems like I just barely posted his 9 months. However it is true, Lincoln is 10 months old tomorrow. 2 more months and baby is one. Once he reaches his birthday I won't continue to post month by month about him. Its just that they change so much during that first year and I just don't want to forget. Here are just a few pictures I snapped of him the other day. Trying to sneak some Halloween candy, this one is going to have a sweet tooth just like his momma. I think he looks especially adorable in these pictures, don't mind the wetness on his shirt...his sippy cup leaked. He was being so cute though that I just went for it. Happy 10 months old sweetheart!

SOLD!

Well, hopefully. We got our offer though. Now it is just the waiting game. Some people came through Tuesday night, and the very next morning, our realtor called us with their offer. It isn't quite what we listed it for but close and we were really pleased with it. It was kinda funny cause I was pretty irritated with the showings on Tuesday night. I usually come home and except for the footprints on the carpet and the chain unlocked you can't really tell people have been here. They are usually really careful to leave things how we have them. Well, Tuesday night they left all the lights on, left our sliding back door unlocked with the blinds pulled up, ate some of my Halloween candy I had sitting out and got chocolate on the floor, left alot of the closets open, got leaves from outside on the carpet and last but not least broke one of my mugs (they later apoligized for that one). Anyhow I was pretty ornery going to bed that night, but my mood brightened the next morning when Thiago called to tell me about the offer. YAY!! If all goes well we will close around October 13th. They are having a home inspection come through tomorrow and then their lending needs to be finalized. So hopefully all of that goes smoothly. Crossing my fingers that it all works out....guess we'll get packing!

Little Preschooler

Its official....I have a preschooler. Carson's first day was yesterday and he absolutely loved it. He wasn't nervous at all, just so excited. He kept talking, and talking, and talking about it. Asking all kinds of questions about what kinds of things they were going to do, who was in his class, what would his teacher be like. All kinds of things. I knew he was going to be fine eventually but I really thought the first day would make him a little apprehensive. Nope, not the case. He walked right in there, turned and smiled at me and said good-bye and that was it. Not another look back. As I walked back to the car I could feel myself tearing up a bit, felt weird to just leave him there. A part of me was sad, knowing that he no longer needs me in the same way that he used to. However, the bigger part of me was just so dang proud, proud of this kid I am raising. Milestone in his little life, and he met it...head up, no fear. Gotta admire that.


A few shots to document his day, starting it all out right with a good breakfast. My mom made me a hot breakfast every single day of my schooling years, without fail. I will do the same for my kids. Carson's request was toast with cinnamon sugar, scrambled eggs and orange juice.


He was so antsy, I could harldy get a decent picture of him. He just wanted to get this show on the road. No time for pictures, just wanted to get in the car and go.




Talking to his teacher before class started. I wanted more pictures but thought it was best if I didn't hang around. So I just snapped this one and headed out.


His prize for a successful first day. He would have been fine with or without a prize, but a little bribery never hurts, right? After I picked him up we went for a little after school snack and got some icecream.

So proud of you my boy, but please always remember no matter how big you get you are ALWAYS my baby. Forever and ever, that is something a mom just can't let go of.

Labor Day/Happy B-day Husband

We had a great labor day. Thiago's birthday is actually today the 8th, but since he had yesterday off we decided to just celebrate that day. We were one of the hundreds of people who chose to go to the zoo. Seriously, there were soooo many people. Too many people if you ask me, we could hardly make our way through. Should have known though, considering it was Labor Day. We stayed just for a few hours, long enough to walk through once and then we were outa there. The kids all loved it though, and that is what counts.


I think every kid that goes to the zoo has got a picture like this on the elephant. It was quite the happening spot to be. Unfortunately we missed seeing the brand new baby elephant. I guess she isn't revealed until this Friday, you could however enter a name to be selected for the little one in a drawing. Kinda cool.(For all of you thinking about how weird Carson's shoes are, I had no idea this was the pair he was wearing until we got there. I told him to put on his blue shoes and get in the car. When we got there this is what I saw. His $5.00 Walmart flipflops that are for outside. Nice.)


Well this little monkey loved the zoo, check out that face. Probably just feels right at home among all the other crazy animals. Ha-ha!


Oops, their is another cheesy little face...my kids got a big kick out of this place.


$5.00, $5.00 for that stupid cup Lincoln is holding that Carson just HAD to have. It was full of like 1/2 a cup of juice, and yet cost $5.00. Honestly.


Theo loves his Elles belles.



Whats the zoo without your cousins to join in on the fun.


We went home and rested up then met up with family for Thiago's birthday dinner. Where else but Tepanyaki. He picks it every single year.


My family!


Thiago, his dad and my boys.


Cano's!


Me and my boy!


So funny cause all of my nephews and little Elle are freaked out by this place. Jen's kids wouldn't even come cause they are so scared. Brev hid under the table the entire time and Elle clung to Ashley. Not my kids, these were there faces the entire time. Carson couldn't quit smiling and Lincoln was in a trance the whole night. Funny.




They even loved the food.



Back to our house for cake and icecream. Thanks family for coming and sharing in our day. It makes it complete when you are all there, and I know Thiago appreciated it. Happy 27th birthday love, hope you had a great day!

HaPpY bIrThDaY tO yOu!!!

Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you...


From this one...


And this one...


And of course this one!!!

We love you daddio...hope you have a terrific 27th birthday. We could not have asked for a better man to rule this little household. All three of us thank our lucky stars every day that you are ours. Thank-you for being the absolute best husband and dad. Love, your three favorite little people...
XOXOXOXO


In honor of my new birthday post tradition....lets see how well I know my one and only!!

1. He is sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen? Anything sports...ESPN, Fox sportsworld, PTI, Jim Rome, any spanish speaking soccer game he can find. What a lucky girl I am.

2. You are out to eat, what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Italian, or anything viniagrette. If they don't have that, he doesn't eat the salad.

3. What's one meal he doesn't like? Sloppy Jo's, he has bad childhood memories about this. Or any type of stroganoff.

4. You go out to eat, what does he order to drink? Coke, absolutely. We love our coke....nectar of the God's, according to my honey.

5. Where did he go to school? Northridge...go Knights, right??

6. What size shoe does he wear? 11

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? hmmmm...don't know really. Probably the fifa soccer games, he buys the new one each year.

8. What's his favorite type of sandwich? Hmmmm...good question. He likes anything as long as there is meat in it. He is a big fan of Quizno's, also likes Subway. I don't know.

9. What would he eat every day if he could? MoBeta's (he practically does eat this everyday) or steak with his BFF Souli, hahahaha honey. Your little girlfriend and you and your delicious steak nights. I'm funny, right Ash?

10. What's his favorite cereal? Honey bunches of oats, the one and only cereal he will eat. Has to have chocolate quik in there with it though.

11. What would he never wear? Tight jeans, no way, no how.

12. What are his favorite sports teams....Corinthians, Barcelona, Man United, Eagles, Red Sox, and he also loves his Utah Jazz(with the exception of Boozer.)

13. Who did he vote for? Would have been Obama, we suck and we didn't vote. I know, I know.

14. Who is his best friend? Cute little me. And the boys of course, but his true guy friend is Souli.

15. What is something you do that he wishes you didn't do. Well, nothing, he loves everything about me. Hee-hee, haw-haw....he would probably say nagging him. I wouldn't have to nag though, if he would just do what he says he is going to do. He also hates when I throw his stuff away, there again...if he would just pick it up himself, I wouldn't "accidently" throw it away.

16. What is his heritage...BRAZILIAN, and proud of it!

17. You bake him a cake for his birthday, what kind is it? Anything chocolate.

18. Did he play sports in high school? Football.

19. What could he spend hours doing? Fifa, watching sports, talking soccer....see what I have to live with. My favorite, and I know Maria will agree is when he and his dad getting going on soccer all while speaking Portugese. It is super fun to be in the same room as them when they get going on this. I totally love it. HA!

20. What's one unique talent he has? I think he is the most talented guy ever, but I would have to say his ability to truly LOVE people. Their is no one he can't get along with or find a common ground. He is truly a people person and is incredibly likeable.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY THEO....love you bunches darlin, hope you have a good one!

FRUSTERATION!!!

Venting for a minute here friends. I DO NOT enjoy the process of selling a home. I knew it was going to be stressful and stupid and it is proving to be exactly that. We have had showing after showing. Seriously I can't believe the activity and interest we are getting on our house. For the past 2 weeks, we have had a showing a day. If not 2 or 3. But no offers, not one. So far only 1 person has come back twice. Do you know how irritating it is to get the call saying someone will be by in an hour. And they don't just give you a certain time, they give you a 2 hour block of when the person could show up. So no matter what I am doing, I have to stop, pack up my kids and find some place to go for the next couple of hours. Not to mention it gives me anxiety knowing that people I don't know are walking through MY house (with their shoes on), seeing my things, and my kids things and basically getting a peak into our lives. I hate it, and it would be different if I felt like it was going to get us somewhere. It all just feels like a waste of my time and energy. I know in the end it will be worth it, but I am a far from patient person and all of this waiting and wondering is giving me anxiety. My tension headaches are back and in full force, and I just can't STAND IT!!! Okay, thats it, that is my orneriness for the moment. Tomorrow I will be back with a happy sunny post, but tonight I am irritated and in a grouchy mood...

One last reunion

Went to one last family reunion with my moms family. Summer is crazy trying to fit in all of these family parties. I love it though, so sad to see it all coming to an end. This summer has just flown by, I can't believe we are in September.


Brynlee and Elle's bells...just looking cute!!



Just having a heart to heart with grandma...


then getting some hugs and kisses of course.



how baby boy spent his afternoon



Carson loved all the games....digging for money in the sand. At these type of events I always feel my motherly claws coming out. I was getting so dang irritated. They did it ages 4-6. Carson is obviously a very tiny 4 year old, and these bigger kids were just taking over. He could barely fit in there to get some money, I wanted to just smack some of those bigger kids. Watch out you greedy little brats, and let my boy in there. Stupid kids!



Hit it baby, hit it!





No explanation needed here, we all know Carson LOVED this. His best moment of the day!!