How cute are these?!?!?!

Oh my gosh! Look how cute these are! I am going crazy. My friends is giving away a free pair of booties on her blog Sherbertblossom. I love the hats for Ele, and I think the booties are darling for Phin. I am totally going to order some of these for my sister Candace when she finds out what she is having.
I want the Cowboy boots!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Valentines Day is one of my favorite holidays. It didn't use to be, but when I started dating Jac, he changed that. He has always made Valentines Day amazing. I always had sucky boyfriends that either broke up with on Valentines, or got pissed because I didn't make a huge deal about it for him. But, my Jac always makes this day so special for me.
I love you so much Jac and I just wanted to wish you and our sweet kiddies a Happy Day. I LOVE YOU!
I also want to wish all my family and friends a happy Valentine too. I had so much fun with my fam this last week. Even though it was a hard week losing my sweet Nana, it was sure nice to be with all of you. I will miss my Sistah Tric soooooooooooo much! Time just goes by too fast when she is here.
I LOVE ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Have a fun day!
Love, Kel

Saying Goodbye

Why is so hard to say goodbye? I don't understand. I know that moving on from this life is a good thing, but I guess I am selfish. I am not ready for my Nana to go. I want her pain to stop, and I want her to move on, but I want her here too. She is my heart. My sisters and I have been been so blessed to have the two best grandparents in the world. If you ever met my Nana and Papa, you would understand. They were the most sweet, humble, fun, and silly people I have ever met. I have so many wonderful memories of them. They were such a huge part of our lives. We went every where with them. I can't remember a boating trip with out them. Lake Powell was a HUGE part of our summers and Nana and Papa were right there making it better. I am so blessed to have my Eleanor Marie. Our little Ele was named after my sweet Nana, and what an honor it is too her. We will always have an Ele!
I don't know how life will start again, but I know it will. It was so hard after my Papa passed away, but we seem to be making it with out him. We think about him every day, and always talk about him, but it some how has gotten easier and I know it will with Nana too. I am just not ready to not have her sweet smile in my life. My heart is aching. It is her time. I know that. She will be in a better place and always with us. It is so hard to watch her struggle for each breath. I just hope she goes soon and peacefully. My sweet mom and her brother are so strong. My mom is a machine. She just keeps going. We will be there for her and George when they fall apart.
Life is short. I have had my Nana for my whole life, but I still feel cheated of time with her. My Phin won't remember her. She adores him. She never liked his name, but she loved him and all her sweet great grandchildren.
Yesterday Candace and I were up there with the girls and Phin. I watched my sweet Ele and Ally put their little hands over Nana's sweet, warm hand and tell her they loved her. I know she heard them. She kept trying to open her eyes, but just couldn't. It isn't an easy thing to watch your loved ones pass, but I think it makes us stronger. I can honestly say that in some way I thought they would always be here. I never imagined Nana and Papa being gone. My Nana is a Rock. She has had so many trials in her life that I can't begin to think about going through. She is truly my idol. I love you more than any words can say Nana. Be at Peace. You will truly be missed.

RSV, OH MY!

Well, I am very sad to report that my sweet little baby Phin has RSV. This is the most horrible sickness we have ever been through with either of our children. He has been SUPER sick since last Wednesday. I took him and Ele to the doctor last Tuesday because I was worried that they both had real nasty colds and ear infections. The doctor told me that Phin just had a head cold, and Ele had a virus and we just needed treat their symptoms the best we could, and wait it out. Well, we went to Jac's grandpa's funeral the next day, and were out all day long. Phin didn't get a nap or any rest. We got home that afternoon and he had a fever. He didn't sleep at all that night, I mean at all, and was really sick and coughing horribly on Thursday. I called my pediatrician and they told me to just keep giving him Tylenol and if he was still bad in the morning to bring him in. Well, he was coughing so bad that night that he was throwing up. I called the doctor as soon as they opened and we went right in. Our dear sweet friend Debbie Hill who is the Nurse Practioner, didn't like the way he looked or sounded. We did an oxygen level test on him, and he was down to about 78 to 80. That is not good! The lowest you should be is 80, and they can even be alarming. We did a Nebulizing treatment and they told me if his levels didn't get above 96 then he would be hospitalized. So, as I sat there in the little exam room with my sweet baby boy trying to breath and get away from the nebulizer, I prayed with all my heart that he would me alright. When they came in and tested his oxygen again, it was at 97 and 98. WHEW! We were very happy. They prescribed an antibiotic and sent us home with a nebulizer with strict instructions to keep him in the house and not take Ele around any kids. Needless to say, it has been a rough weekend. We have been doing treatments around the clock every 6 hours and they seem to be working. We are all getting cabin fever and a little sick of each other, but are so happy to report that Phin is doing a lot better. If you have ever had a child get RSV, then you may know what I am talking about when I say it is HORRIBLE! I am so happy to see my baby boy smile and sit and play. I have seriously been holding him around the clock for about 5 days now. I finally slept in my own bed and he in his the other night. He is still struggling to breath but is much better. We go back to the doctor tomorrow for a check up.
So, my reasoning for this post is not to get attention or sympathy from any of you, but to make you all aware of RSV. I was sure that Phin just had a cold and that he was fine. Well, the doctor also said that too the first time we took him in. But, if your infants have a really nasty cough and a temperature, make sure you ask your doctor to do an RSV test. I am just glad we caught Phin's when we did. If we would of gone just one more day, his oxygen level would of been so low that he would of been in the hospital. Hopefully none of you will ever have to watch your sweet little babies go through this, but if you do, be really dedicated to the nebulizing treatments, they work! God bless!

SIMPLIFY in 2009

SIMPLIFY
That is my motto for 2009. As I reflect back on 2008, I am just amazed at what our little family accomplished. We really reached some new mile stones and welcomed new miracles into our family. Our sweet baby boy Phin joined our family on July 10th. What a joy he is. His smile lights up the world. He is truly the best blessing we received this last year. He is going to be 6 months old and I can't believe how quickly time has gone by. Cherish your little ones. They grow so quickly.
Our sweet Eleanor is three and half, and it seems like yesterday we were just getting ready for her birth. She is the sweetest, funniest, craziest, and most giving little girl I have ever been around. She is going to be starting dance lessons soon and she can't wait. Pre School starts in August and she talks about it every day. She can't wait to go to the pool and be with her best friend\cousin Ally every chance she gets! I don't know how a person can look into little children's eyes and say that they don't believe in God. They are just true miracles. I know mine are. There is no way my sweet children could be here on this earth without God. So I am so grateful to him and our Lord for my family.
Jac has been working a ton this last year. It is a bitter sweet blessing. I miss him every time he leaves, but he is out making money for our family so I can stay home. He works so hard and has become such a great Photographer. I am so proud of him. Our children adore him and can't wait to see him every time he comes home. I love my Budah with all my heart and he is my balance. He makes me a better me. I love you Jac.
So, I am going to make some BIG changes in my life this year. I want to Simplify everything I can. I guess I am just trying to teach Ele and Phin what really matters in this life. My family is the most important thing to me, so I want to simplify my life to make sure I make them my first and most important priority.
So, as I sit and set my goals for the new year, I hope to achieve each and every one of them. I hope that I can really make food storage and being prepared a real goal this year and not just talk about it. I am going to TRY and not be so materialistic and save some money. But, if you see me with the new Marc Jacobs bag, don't judge! HEEEHEEE! I am going to be at the Gym a lot more and lose this baby weight. I am, I am!
I hope to see all my good friends a lot more and bring happiness and peace to this world in some way.
Happy New Year to all of you from my sweet family to yours.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BESTY SISTER TRICIA!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST SISTER TRICIA!
It was her Birthday on December 28th and I am late in making this post for her, but I want her to know how much I love and adore her. She is the best! I am sooooooooooo lucky to have the two best sisters and best friends in the world! Tric lives far away in Houston Texas and I miss her SOOOOOOOOOOO much! We talk on the phone daily. We solve the worlds problems, laugh hysterically, and cry all at the same time. I love you so dang much Tric! I can't wait to see you soon! I hope you had a great birthday and I can't wait to celebrate with you either at Taco Amigo or Scone Cutter, and KICKING your butt at Candace and Jim's playing tennis on the Wii! Candace totally kicked mine the other day, but Jac and I are going to get one and I am going to practice and then kick hers someday! HEEEHEEE!!!
LOVE YOU SISTAH!

HO HO HO, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I want to wish all our family and friends a very Merry Christmas. We have had a very eventful year. We welcomed a new addition to our family. Phin joined our family on July 10, 2008. He is the most adorable and sweet little boy. We all adore him very much. Ele has grown up to be such a big girl. She is three and a half. She has made some very big mile stones this last year. She gave up her Shnoolie, (binkie), is completely potty trained, and loves to go to her nursery class at church alone! We are so proud of her and love her very much. She is the best big sister to Phin and helps us with him all the time.
Jac and I both feel so blessed. We have been through some tuff times this year, but have come through this year much better and stronger. Life isn't always easy, but the hard times make us stronger.
I love my husband with all my heart. He is a great husband, father, and best friend. I can't imagine where I would be in my life without him. He is amazing, l am so lucky to have him. He puts up with a lot with me, and I love him more then words can say.
So, I hope you all can look back on this last year and feel as grateful for what you have as I do.
I love Christmas and what it means. I hope I can teach my children that it is not about the presents and treats. It is about Christ and what he gave to us. That is the best gift of all. I feel The Lord's love every day when I look at Jac and our kids.
So as you reflect on your blessings this last year, I hope you all can be grateful for your family as much as l am for mine.
I hope you all know that you are all in my thoughts and l love you all very much. Merry Christmas from our family to yours.