New Year... new decisions

2011 is going to be a big year for us.  Lots of decisions to be made about our family.  I'm a bit overwhelmed right now.  Hopefully we do things the right way!

Happy New Year!

2011 goals

I'm excited for the new year and what it may have in store for us.
Here are a few goals I have for myself:

Get my colitis into remission and keep it there
Find a workout routine that doesn't require the gym (my membership expired)
Learn new recipes that promote a healthy colon and still taste good
Make sure David is happy and healthy
Study the scriptures more with David
Make at least 1 new family tradition


What are some 2011 goals that you have?

Just one of those days

Today is one of those days when I need to get things off my chest.

Life is rough!


My medication isn't fun

David got sick and hasn't been able to sleep well so he is tired at practice.

I'm now sick and haven't been sleeping well.

David's team lost a couple depressing games leaving people to continue to walk out on them.

The check engine light came on in our truck... its a fuel injection issue.

David isn't 25 pounds heavier, he isn't making the strides his coach was expecting and I feel partly to blame.  I'm making his food and I'm his #1 fan.

I have hospital bills to pay and our internet bill just went up.

David is going to be gone Thurs-Sun this week, Thurs-Sat next week, and all of Christmas week.

I can't drink egg nog.


Seriously I can keep going but I don't want to start crying at work.


Here, I'll throw in a few positives so you don't feel too worried about me and so I can know that things aren't so bad.


I have a job that treats me well which I would take over a job that pays me well.

I get paid on Friday.

We have a comfortable apartment with a nice big bed that fits the both of us.

We were blessed to have both of our families with us last week.  Didn't want that to end!

David has a full-ride scholarship so we don't have to worry about school or rent payments.

At least my whole colon isn't inflamed.

We have wonderfully supportive family and friends.


I could go on, but I feel better and I should get back to work.

Game tonight... Go David!!

Diagnosed!

Pretty sure anyone that has read my blog for the last little while knows that there is something wrong inside of me.  Yesterday I had a colonoscopy.  I was dreading the prep!  Honestly, it wasn't very fun but if you think that it is just going to be so horrible, it doesn't turn out so bad.  I was SO hungry though.  2 days with only liquids with laxatives is rough.  I was out for the entire procedure then when I was awake the doctor came in to give me the prognosis.  I was seriously hoping so bad that maybe I had a couple things that could have been fixed then and there and just heal.  Nope.  It turns out I have minor ulcerative colitis.

What is that, you say?

Well, part of my colon is inflamed and that is why I have all these stomach and bathroom issues.  It is an incurable disease, but we can get it in to remission and keep it there.  It is a good thing mine is the "minor" colitis because those that have it full on have huge health issues.  To the point where their whole colon is inflamed and sometimes requires heavy duty surgery.  I will have some medication everyday for the next 4-6 weeks then we check to see if it has gone in to remission or not.  We're hoping it does because if it doesn't I may need more medication that may effect my future pregnancies.  So if you could send me your good thoughts and prayers that would be greatly appreciated!!  They sure got me through the days of prep.

I'm eating again and it feels so nice!  Even though I have to take it easy for the next day or so, even a little bit tastes so good.

Thank you all for your support, I've been feeling the love!

Happy 6 months!

Our 6th month anniversary has come and gone. It is crazy how fast time flies! We have had so many learning experiences already and we're excited for the road ahead.

Here is a recap of the last 6 months:
May
3 receptions (WOW) and moving in to our apartment
June
David going back to summer school and I'm job searching.
Also still moving in to the apartment.
I'm enjoying making new recipes.
Tried to sell the car
July
Sold the car
Still job searching
Walking around everywhere since we're down to just the truck and David takes it to school
Scrapbooking
Successful job interview!
August
New job!
Strange sickness going on inside me
David starts fall semester
September
Learn how to balance work and having dinner ready when we're both home from our days.
Sickness gets worse
David and I both get callings in our ward
October
One more month until health insurance!
I go on medication when sickness gets scary bad
David starts fall training and has troubles with his left knee
We get a couple days to spend with family in St George and get our awesome new bed frame that David's dad made
We decide not to buy another car
We decide not to spend the money to have me to go Hawaii for Christmas with him
November
Health insurance!
I have a meeting with a specialist and learn I have to get a colonoscopy on Nov 18th
David gets a PRP shot in his left knee to strengthen the tendons
I get a raise!
We go to Rodizio to celebrate our 6 month, my raise, David's knee getting better, and a few other things
David plays his first season game and does awesome!

Okay now you're caught up!

Now I should probably take a shower and get ready for our busy day. Thanks for following and keeping me in your prayers. I really feel the love and i'm SO SO thankful! Hopefully we figure out what is going on and i'll let you know.

Happy Saturday!

Here are a couple photos from our honeymoon (we only have 4 since my battery died on the second day and we didn't think to get a disposable)

We loved Bubba Gumps in Monterey!

This is at a novelty store in Solvang.  I know I look scary!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!!

Now give me your email if you want to keep viewing my blog or accept my blog request if you have already. I've sent a request to everyone that asked for one. Let me know if you need me to send it again.

I'm going private on Wednesday people!!!

No pictures-- David was out of town and I'm not a very decorative person in apartment living. I'll try harder when we have a house someday.

My extent of decorating-- I printed out an image of a Christmas tree and taped it on our wall and put the Christmas gifts we've received under it. Woohoo!

EMAILS-- give 'em!

Milestone compromise #2

Well, here I go again, talking about another accomplishment we've made together. This one is another finance one.

David and team are going to be in Hawaii for a tournament over Christmas break. They actually have a game ON Christmas. Well, as this is our first Christmas and I've never been to Hawaii we were doing all we could to figure out how to get me there. We found the same flight that the team was on for $825 round trip. We talked to his uncle about possible donating some frequent flier miles for the trip. He was willing to help. So the flight wasn't going to be much of an issue.

On to the hotel...

I just found out yesterday where they're going to be staying. For security reasons I'm not going to list the hotel but I will say that it is REALLY nice. And WAY WAY WAY out of our price range if I were going to stay at the same place. You'd think I could stay on someone's couch right? SO against team policy.

Then to add in other costs:
rental car
food
memorabilia

Flight: $825
Hotel for 6 nights (if I stayed at the same place and got the most basic room): $2880
Rental Car: $366
Food: approx $200
Memorabilia: approx $100
Grand Total: $4371

Yep, that would have drained us of ALL our money. Needless to say we decided last night that our Christmas this year is going to be Dec 27th.

Making a decision together to forgo luxuries and preserve sanity: priceless

It is going to be a HARD week without him on Christmas, but after knowing we can get through this, we can get through that too!