Field Trip to Santa

Monday was Stefons class field trip we went to the mall to see Santa. Most of the kids liked him and sat on his lap and told him what they wanted for Christmas. Of course Stefon was excited he loves Santa!! After they were done sitting on his lap and getting their reindeer hats we went to the eating area and Ms.Lorraine got a cookie for each child. Lots of fun memories made on the field trip and Stefon was glad of course that I came. It makes his day that I get to help with his field trips and stuff. I of course love doing it and jump at every chance I can get to help out. Here are a few pics from our fun!!

Temple Square

Last weekend Layne and I took the boys to see the lights at temple square. It was beautiful as always and the kids had a great time. We went in the visitors center and walked up the ramp to see that statue of Christ and Layne explained to the kids that was Jesus right away Daxton said I love Jesus hes with baby Kael. I told him he was right and that Jesus was keeping Kael safe for us. I felt that knot in my stomach the big lump in the back of my throat and I just wanted to crumble... sad that I didn't have one of my boys with us, sad that my kids have to know the hurt of loosing a sibling and sad that Landon never did get to meet Kael. I also felt joy though a little warmth in my soul to know that Kael is no longer tied down with tubes, he can eat on his own he can run and jump and play and not feel the pain that he did on earth, no more seizures, no more tests no more pain just freedom. It was a lovely evening and a fun night with just Layne the kids and I. A perfect family date for the Christmas Season to remind us what Christmas is all about.

PTA Christmas Craft Night....

So as you know Daxton is my first child in real public school. Im uber obsessive about his education and being involved so I volunteer in his class once a week, im a room mom and I joined the PTA. At the first meeting they asked me if id be in charge of Christmas Craft Night... having no idea what I was getting myself into as a new mom in the school I agreed and said sure. Now all through out the year ive been involved in PTA things and helping with the events but id never been in charge. I dont know many people at the school so I hit up the room moms I work with in Daxs class to help me put this craft night together. Our job was to get 3 crafts for about 300 kids and then food to feed all those kids plus their parents. So we found the crafts ( we made star ornament, gingerbread men and necklaces) got them all together and then decided to feed the families pizza, fruit and punch and then brownies from a very yummy bakery. Well the craft night came on Wednesday. I was so nervous really wanting for it to turn out good. It went off with out a hitch I am so proud and excited that I pulled it all together. We had a great turn out and the families all had a blast!! Here are a few pictures from the fun night.

Indoor Soccer.

Indoor soccer has begun again. The kids are loving it and doing so great. They've played 4 games so far and Daxton has score at least 1 goal in every game!! Some games more than 1. Stefon has scored a few goals and made a few assists. I'm so proud of them both!! We played Stefon up so he and Daxton could be on the same team again and he is doing great! Layne helps coach the team which the kids love alot!! They have won all their games with the exception of the first game which was close 4-3. All the others they have dominated like 10-1 and 12-0. The kids really enjoy playing and its great to be able to let them run around when its so cold outside. I'm so glad that they love being active and playing sports. I'm a proud mom for sure!! Here are a few pics from their games.

Little Landon update part 2

So we went to the pediactric neurologist on Tuesday to meet about Landon. They showed us his MRI and the things they were worried about. on his 3rd disc on his spine there is fat growing around the spinal chord. If it were in the 1st or 2nd it would be fine but since its the 3rd they worry about it affecting his development. Since he is so young we are going to wait until June to see how he progress come June we will look again and revisit. If its effecting him they will go in and do an hour long surgery to remove the fat from the spine to allow it to breath. If he is developing ok then they will leave it alone and just let him be. So all in all much better news than we expected. So keep your fingers crossed until June ( lol I know thats a long time) that we wont need surgery and that hell just develop and be fine on his own. Thank you so much for your love, concern and prayers. I smile thinking Kael is holding Landons hand from above and keeping him healthy and safe!!

Blog AWARD

I feel so luck to have received this blog award. Sweet Jessica over at To beautiful for earth nominated me for this blog. She is so sweet. She is the lady who made this amazing ornament for Kael for our Christmas tree. I cant tell her how much I love it!! So here are the rules. Recognize the one who gave you the blog award and then give it to 5 others. So I read many blogs but ill try to spread the love around as much as possible so here are the other 5 and Jessicas info! Thanks Jessica this really made my day!!!

Jessicas blog: To beautiful for earth: Survivingmiscarrcariages.blogspot.com

Holly: Caring for Carleigh : carleighmckenna.blogspot.com

Marie: Olivias blog: Oliviamariecaldwell.blogspot.com

Butterfly Mom: On KK Butterflies wings: kkbutterflywings.blogspot.com

Gayle: Simply a Miracle x 2: simplyamiraclex2.blogspot.com

Laura: Cara Angel : onlyangelsmakethelist.blogspot.com

Thanks again for this award. Hope it brings a smile to your faces as well.

Festival of Trees

On Friday night we took the kids to the festival of trees. Its such an amazing event Utah does to raise money for Primary Childrens Medical Center. The hospital where Kael spent much of his life. People make these amazing trees, wreats, center pieces quilts etc and donate them to be auctioned off and then people bid on them and all the proceeds go to the Hospital. Last year a family friend made one to honor Kael it was such an amazing thing!! So we went up it always makes me very emotional to see the sweet kids who are being remembered and to feel the love in the air at this event. I decided while there that next year I will be making a tree for Kael. It was amazing last year and I want that feeling again. I already have ideas running through my head of what I can do for it. I hope it turns out!! My friend Kendras daughter had a beautiful tree up there this year it fits her little Kenzies personality to a tee! The kids like to go to see all the trees and gingerbread houses and of course to get the yummy fudge. We had an amazing night and saw some great things!! Enjoy the pics from our fun!!