Parent Teacher Conference

Today was Parent Teacher Conferences and once again both girls got raving reviews. Sam is progressing so much and all the teachers just adore her. I am told that she is so helpful and all the kids love her. Also that she is always very nice and sweet to everyone. I asked the teacher if we were talking about the same kid!?! Actually, I am very proud of her. I know things don't always come easy for her and she really has to work hard at things, but she is doing amazing. I love you Sam and am very proud of your determination!
Danni, too, is doing awesome. She is excelling in every subject and is at advancement placement in reading and writing. She loves school and anything to do with school work. She loves to read and makes sure to read every night, at least her 20 minutes, usually more. Good Job, Bubba, I love you!!

Dr. Molly

Sam had a check-up with Dr. Molly today and things went great - again! Dr. Molly was impressed with how much she is growing and how well all her liver numbers look. Once again she had to go show her off to Dr. Myers, the surgeon. Because they all thought that there was no way Sam would make it all those years ago, Dr. Molly loves to show her off and let everyone know how much of a medical miracle she is. We absolutely LOVE Dr. Molly!!!

Demolition Derby

This weekend Mom came up from St. George to visit. She plans on dividing her time between ours and Becky's houses. Tonight Becky and Randy and family came up with Mom to go to the Demolition Derby. We met at Olive Garden (yummy!) for dinner and then we all went to the Cache County Sheriff's Department Demolition Derby. The kids were excited and it definitely lived up to their expectations. I have to admit that it got pretty intense at times and I really enjoyed myself. Allen and Randy decided that they want to one day participate in a derby (we'll see if it ever really happens).
I was scheduled to work at the nursing home that night, so we were making sure to leave on time. On our way out of the fair grounds we stopped at the bathrooms for the kids to all go. The next thing I know Mom comes running out yelling at Allen to take the baby away from me and then Sam comes out screaming and crying with blood dripping everywhere. Somehow she had cut her hand on one of the bathroom stall doors. I pretty well had to tackle her in order for her to let me look at her hand and get it cleaned up. It looked pretty deep so we went to the ER. They numbed it up to look at it because she was quite hysterical. It was a clean cut so they were able to glue it shut instead of stitches, which made Sam much happier.
Mom was planning on going back to Bountiful, but ended up coming home with us so that she could watch Rock and Bubba while we were at the ER. Thanks Mom for helping out!!
I did finally make it to work, but was an hour late. Thankfully the nurse going off duty was understanding and willing to work with me. And I'm so glad Sam's hand wasn't any worse than it was. When I saw all that blood I was really scared. I can handle the blood, but when it is on your own daughter, it is something else entirely.

Dentist

The girls had another dentist appointment today and it went great! No cavities and their teeth look really good. Bubba needs to have sealants done, but other than that no dental work! But, we did get a referral to an orthodontist for Sam to have her teeth looked at to consider braces. Dr. Doug thinks she is ready-man she is getting way to big!!

Girls Night Out

I went out with friends again last night. I have been so lucky to friend such great friends. We went to Cafe Sabor for dinner and then to All About Steve. We laughed so hard-the movie was hilarious. Thanks girls for such a fun time!!

Temple Ready

Allen, Samrah and I now hold our temple recommends!! We are so excited. Our day is getting closer and closer. Sometimes it seems unreal-I can't believe it is finally happening!

ACLS Certification

I am now ACLS certified!! This has been a goal of mine for over a year now and I have finally accomplished it!!

Many Changes

On August 30 Allen was ordained an Elder by our brother-in-law, Randy. It has been such a long, trying road to get here, but we knew one day we would. Now we are able to go through the temple and become a forever family. We are so excited! The girls are beside themselves with anticipation, especially Danni. She bore her testimony in sacrament on Sunday starting with "I'd like to bury my testimony..." So cute!! She was very nervous. There was another sister waiting on the stand when Danni got there and she turned to her and asked if she could go first; the sister of course, said yes. Sometimes I wish I had their courage and could say exactly what I wanted :) She finished her testimoney saying how excited she was "to go to the temple and be sealed to my family. Amen." And then ran off the stage and back to our bench. She got many thank yous and congratulations from the congregation after sacrament.

Happy Labor Day