Clinic

Last week was crazy so I am just getting around to posting about clinic. Kael had clinic on Tuesday because of the Monday holiday. We woke to a snow storm that we were not to nervous about until we actually got on the roads. It was worse than we thought. We usually do not take the Canyon (Sardine) but had to take Kace to Aunt Merr's house for the day so decided we would go that route. They had closed it earlier that morning but had just reopened it before we left Merr's. We took it anyway, and once we reached the freeway the roads were fine. Needless to say we were 1/2 hour late for our 9:30 appointment. They got him right in and took care of chemo and everthing but it was backpoke day so we had to wait until 1:00 before they even took him into sedation. Kael and Trey had another appointment @ 3:00 so we had to hurry them along so we could make it on time to it. We barely snuck in lunch and made it on time. By the time we got perscriptions it was 5:00. Long day. After we got home Matt realized he had left his backpack w/ his laptop in it @ the pharmacy. Luckily the staff retrieved it and he was able to pick it up first thing the next morning. Kael did great with his backpoke but was groggy for quite some time after. I was sure we would have some vomitting but he did awesome!! They decided to up his meds so now we are @ 125%. I can tell it is taking a toll on him this week. He has been crouched over complaining that his belly hurts for two days. I'm sure this has to do with the increase in medication, especially the steroids. I am out of prevacid (lines the stomach so the steroids will not damage it) but am calling the clinic tomorrow if it hasn't gone away. Other than that he is doing well. He is doing well in school and has started reading. His teacher just loves him so I hope between that and his good looks she will forget about all the homework he "forgets" to hand in. I found his Valentines (the ones he was to hand out) in his backpack last week. His excuse: "I lost them mom".

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I have been cleaning/reorganizing my craft room the past week and had some fun finishing up some projects. I haven't had much time to sew the past few years and it has been longer than that since I have scrapbooked, therefore, I have managed to collect drawer-fulls of kids drawings, trip memorabilia, and other scrap-a-ble memories. I hope to have it all in books before I go grey!! I have had an awesome trip down memory lane, if you will, and have tried to re-open the creative side of my brain. I hope I can find time to use it all before it closes -up shop again!!! Occasionally some of you have asked if I have anything made for birthday or wedding gifts. I use to have a variety of items when I was doing shows but have been low on inventory for sometime. Anyhow - here are a few aprons I have made up if you are needing a last-minute gift for little girls! I will be continuing (and hopefully finishing) my cleaning project this week and will post whatever else I find:) Good Luck to me!

Also, a good luck this week to Aunt Courtney - we get a new baby in the family and we are so excited and can't wait to meet him/her!!!

On another note. This week is Food Check-Out Week! Each county (in every State) has representatives from the agricultural community in their local grocery store handing out information and occasionally free groceries!! The Cache Co. Women's Committee will be at Macey's on Saturday from 10-2 to educate consumers on nutritious food items and how to do it by spending less!! (Now I am climbing on my soapbox) Growing up on the family farm has already become a thing of the past for most of us. In the early-mid 1900's everyone owned a few self-sustaining acres, milked a cow, gathered eggs, grew their own fruits and vegetables, textiles, ect. Clothes and equipment were used until they were worn out and any excess food was traded/bartered for other much needed items. Time goes by, advancements are made, research proves otherwise, and slowly overalls and water boots are replaced by Armani suits and dress shoes. Credit cards, second-mortgages, and to little Vitamin-N consume are lives and we rely on cell phones and tv for a higher education. Each generation is farther removed from the self-reliance that made America what it once was. PETA, the Humane Society, and other such organizations are heavily affecting agriculture's future and shaping America into a country that depends on others. The FDA and USDA have strict regulations for those of us that provide food for public consumption. If these organizations keep getting their way we will soon be importing food from Mexico or other countries that have NO REGULATIONS!!! I don't know about you but THAT SCARES ME!!! So as each generation becomes farther removed from their 'roots', misconceptions take the place of facts and common sense. Great things are at our fingertips and we are so blessed to live in this free country so let's educate ourselves and others about issues affecting our community and nations food supply! I know you are all thinking that you cannot possibly make a difference but every positive thing said is a step in the right direction. If we don't make a difference, PETA will!!
Thanks for listening:)
Lena

So . . .

. . . what random things have been happening at your place? I hope you all enjoyed you Valentine and your Valentine's Day!! Matt and I celebrated on Friday night with Eric and Shaniqua. We went to dinner (this was all a suprise to Shalice and I) and then to a movie. Before I tell you what movie, make sure you are sitting down. Twilight. I never, ever, ever dreamed Matt would go to this movie. I wasn't really sure I would. I am pretty sure he and Eric had a motive!! Anyway, I didn't mind it. I have only read the first two books and frankly - I am just not in to fantasy type things but I believe the books are very well written. The characters were dead on how I had imagined them, Edward took a little getting use to but by the end of the movie I thought he fit in perfect. So anyway it was a great evening! Thanks Grandma Shauna for taking the kids and the cute Valentines!!

Baptism

By now you should know I am a week or so behind my life . . . so here are a few pics of the baptism. I thought it went well and I was so excited to have #1 go through such a great experience. Uncle Jordan Leak (Mattie has 2 Uncle Jordan's) spoke on Baptism and Uncle Wade spoke on the Holy Ghost. They both did such a great job and the spirit was so strong. We are so thankful for such great family and the support they gave Mattie.

Brit, Mattie, and Rylee. These three cousins all turn 8 this year.

They sang "When I Am Baptized" for the program.

Gma and Gpa Platt

Gma and Gpa Leak

Thanks everyone for making this day so special for Mattie!!

Short Story

This is me.
This is my firetruck.
This is me and the stairs.

This is me after riding my firetruck down the stairs.

THE END

Trey-ler almost ready for chores. He is the best chore helper!!