Three years ago we decided it would be fun for the NelTon gang to go to Castledale and celebrate Christmas together. We did it the week before Christmas so most could be there and spent the entire weekend as a family. Well, this is now the third year that we have continued this, and I think it is going to be a tradition that sticks.
On Saturday morning Our Lil Adams family packed up and headed east. We didn't go up on Friday because I wasn't feeling well, and didn't know if I dare take thebug to Castledale. However, by Saturday morning I felt better and we didn't want to miss the family gathering. So, we did our last minute shopping and got on the road.
We arrived in Castledale about 1:00 pm just in time for Art and Kate's awesome tacos. We then hung out for a bit and just caught up. It was so fun to spend time with my siblings! The boys then went shooting, and us girls stayed back and began dinner.
About 5:00 we opened Christmas. Dad and Kel spoiled all of us and the kids were in heaven. It was so fun to see all their expressions and get even more in the Christmas mood.
We then had an amazing Christmas dinner. We have some great chefs within our little family and the dinner was so good. We then cleaned up, got children ready for bed, and then played a mean game of "hand and foot." I should mention that this year Dustin and I ROCKED IT!!!
We finally called it a night about midnight and went to bed. Sunday morning we had breakfast, cleaned up and headed home.
It was so nice to have some time with my family and want to again thank the Johansen's for opening their home to us.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
All Within A Week
Last week was probably one of the CRAZIEST weeks I have had. We had so much going on and so much to do! I want to document what we did, just so when I think things are crazy, I can look back at this past week and compare.
Sunday, December 12 was moving day. It was long and tiring, but we got a lot done!
On Monday we continued to unpack and pack up the old house. We tried to get necessities put away and some more done.
Tuesday was a BIG shopping day. I am one of the two peer leadership team leaders at school and we are in charge of sub for santa. So Missy and I spent an entire school day shopping. We went to Kohls, Wal-Mart, Famous Footwear, Shoe Carnival and Old Navy. 7 1/2 hours and $2600 later, we had purchased Christmas for our students and headed to drop all of the treasures off back at work.
Wednesday I started getting sick. I still had so much to do between work and home, and then on top of it was getting sick. I spent a good part of my day sorting through the presents and then through the boxes when I got home. That night I started to feel like I had been hit by a train.
Thursday morning I was way sick. I called in sick to work and slept in til about 8:30. After that I had to go to Wal-Mart for some medicine. That was complete madness and Carter was a nottle. When I got home I spent an hour cleaning, and then crashed. I then had to go get pizza and drinks and go into work at 3 for Sub for Santa wrapping. That took a few hours and during that time I was dealing with the repercussions of a fist fight that had occurred in my classroom earlier that day.
Friday was an assembly at school. Of course PLT was in charge and it was so much work! It came together very nicely, but it was exhausting. We were then to go to Castledale for my family Christmas party but I just didn't have it in me. That night we ordered pizza and just continued to work on the house.
Saturday morning came early and we headed for Castledale for a family gathering. I will post about next.
The last day of this week was Sunday. We packed up from Castledale, drove home went to WalMart, to then make a mad dash home, put as much away as possible and host our first gathering.
All and all it was INSANE! But we survived, and for the first time this year, this past week started to help make it feel like December and that Christmas was just around the corner.
Sunday, December 12 was moving day. It was long and tiring, but we got a lot done!
On Monday we continued to unpack and pack up the old house. We tried to get necessities put away and some more done.
Tuesday was a BIG shopping day. I am one of the two peer leadership team leaders at school and we are in charge of sub for santa. So Missy and I spent an entire school day shopping. We went to Kohls, Wal-Mart, Famous Footwear, Shoe Carnival and Old Navy. 7 1/2 hours and $2600 later, we had purchased Christmas for our students and headed to drop all of the treasures off back at work.
Wednesday I started getting sick. I still had so much to do between work and home, and then on top of it was getting sick. I spent a good part of my day sorting through the presents and then through the boxes when I got home. That night I started to feel like I had been hit by a train.
Thursday morning I was way sick. I called in sick to work and slept in til about 8:30. After that I had to go to Wal-Mart for some medicine. That was complete madness and Carter was a nottle. When I got home I spent an hour cleaning, and then crashed. I then had to go get pizza and drinks and go into work at 3 for Sub for Santa wrapping. That took a few hours and during that time I was dealing with the repercussions of a fist fight that had occurred in my classroom earlier that day.
Friday was an assembly at school. Of course PLT was in charge and it was so much work! It came together very nicely, but it was exhausting. We were then to go to Castledale for my family Christmas party but I just didn't have it in me. That night we ordered pizza and just continued to work on the house.
Saturday morning came early and we headed for Castledale for a family gathering. I will post about next.
The last day of this week was Sunday. We packed up from Castledale, drove home went to WalMart, to then make a mad dash home, put as much away as possible and host our first gathering.
All and all it was INSANE! But we survived, and for the first time this year, this past week started to help make it feel like December and that Christmas was just around the corner.
Monday, December 13, 2010
We're In!
Yesterday was moving day!
Let me begin with, I. HATE. MOVING!!!
If I never move again, I. WILL. BE. THRILLED!!!
However, moving into our new home was so exciting. I had visions of what I wanted our house to look like. I will not lie and say they all came through...don't ask about my living room. But it is close, and it will be so AMAZING for our Lil' Adams Family!!!
All and all, it was a huge success. We are mostly out of our duplex, and spent our first night in our home.
Carter spent the past week in Logan visiting Granny and Papa, and even some time with Aunt Tammy. I am not ashamed to admit I cannot pack a house, move, and take care of a two year old. It was just to much. However, what that time apart did do, was make Dustin and I incredibly anxious to go get him last night.
We had to make a quick trip to the old duplex and when Carter went in, everything was "where's Carter's...couch, bed, toys, etc." We continued to explain it was in the new house, and then we took him home.
When he first walked in he said, "Carter's TOYS!"
Then it was "Carter's COUCH!"
Up the stairs we went to his BRAND NEW ROOM! That thankfully to my mom and sister was completely set up. "Mom, look! Carter's bed. Carter's drawers. Carter's toys!" He was so excited. Then everything became, "Follow Me!" "Come down!" "Look!" It was so fun!!!
As we were on our way downstairs, I managed to fall down the stairs and roll my ankle. Thankfully not terribly, but enough that there is a dull ache today. But Carter witnessed me do this, now everytime I am going down the stairs, he says, "Careful...hold on!" LOL...great just what I need, my 2 year old telling me to be careful!
Anyway, Carter also came home to a Christmas tree setup, thanks again to Mom, S, Coli, and Lou.
We are a LONG way from being settled, but it is a HUGE step in the right direction, and we couldn't be more excited!
Thank you to the crowd that showed up to help: Nathan, Art, Mom, Gar, a couple moving guys, S and Bri. We couldn't have done it without you all!
Let me begin with, I. HATE. MOVING!!!
If I never move again, I. WILL. BE. THRILLED!!!
However, moving into our new home was so exciting. I had visions of what I wanted our house to look like. I will not lie and say they all came through...don't ask about my living room. But it is close, and it will be so AMAZING for our Lil' Adams Family!!!
All and all, it was a huge success. We are mostly out of our duplex, and spent our first night in our home.
Carter spent the past week in Logan visiting Granny and Papa, and even some time with Aunt Tammy. I am not ashamed to admit I cannot pack a house, move, and take care of a two year old. It was just to much. However, what that time apart did do, was make Dustin and I incredibly anxious to go get him last night.
We had to make a quick trip to the old duplex and when Carter went in, everything was "where's Carter's...couch, bed, toys, etc." We continued to explain it was in the new house, and then we took him home.
When he first walked in he said, "Carter's TOYS!"
Then it was "Carter's COUCH!"
Up the stairs we went to his BRAND NEW ROOM! That thankfully to my mom and sister was completely set up. "Mom, look! Carter's bed. Carter's drawers. Carter's toys!" He was so excited. Then everything became, "Follow Me!" "Come down!" "Look!" It was so fun!!!
As we were on our way downstairs, I managed to fall down the stairs and roll my ankle. Thankfully not terribly, but enough that there is a dull ache today. But Carter witnessed me do this, now everytime I am going down the stairs, he says, "Careful...hold on!" LOL...great just what I need, my 2 year old telling me to be careful!
Anyway, Carter also came home to a Christmas tree setup, thanks again to Mom, S, Coli, and Lou.
We are a LONG way from being settled, but it is a HUGE step in the right direction, and we couldn't be more excited!
Thank you to the crowd that showed up to help: Nathan, Art, Mom, Gar, a couple moving guys, S and Bri. We couldn't have done it without you all!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
We Closed!
Yesterday was such a fun day! Dustin and I went to work, thinking we were going to be closing on the house today, Thursday. We were waiting for the final loan to come in and all to fall into place.
The day before we had scheduled our final walk through and were going to meet our agent, Kris Burton, at 4. I got off of work, ran home, picked up Fuzz and headed west. We got there about ten minutes early, but it was so fun! School had just gotten out so we were able to see how many students lived in our neighborhood.
When Kris showed up, we went in and I must say, I LOVE THIS HOUSE! There were so many things I didn't even know about the house, that I found out yesterday. Little things, but they make me even more excited.
For example, there are little lights under the cabinets in the kitchen, so it won't be completely dark.
There is a humidity maker for the house.
There is a lip for the washer and dryer so I don't have to spend $500 on pedestals!
There is a closet organizer in all the rooms upstairs!
I. AM. SO. EXCITED!
As we were going through the final walk through, the closer called, and said we could close tonight. Which put us back to the original closing date!!! So, after the walk through we went straight to the closing!
The sellers will close at 10:30 this morning, and then they are to be out NO later than 10 am Sunday. I am hoping they are out earlier on Saturday so I can run a vacuum and do a few things before the moving crew comes Sunday!
I feel like a complete grown up! Dustin and I are so excited. This is the best Christmas present for our family!
...Most of all...I GET TO SET UP MY NEW WASHER AND DRYER! AWESOME!!!
The day before we had scheduled our final walk through and were going to meet our agent, Kris Burton, at 4. I got off of work, ran home, picked up Fuzz and headed west. We got there about ten minutes early, but it was so fun! School had just gotten out so we were able to see how many students lived in our neighborhood.
When Kris showed up, we went in and I must say, I LOVE THIS HOUSE! There were so many things I didn't even know about the house, that I found out yesterday. Little things, but they make me even more excited.
For example, there are little lights under the cabinets in the kitchen, so it won't be completely dark.
There is a humidity maker for the house.
There is a lip for the washer and dryer so I don't have to spend $500 on pedestals!
There is a closet organizer in all the rooms upstairs!
I. AM. SO. EXCITED!
As we were going through the final walk through, the closer called, and said we could close tonight. Which put us back to the original closing date!!! So, after the walk through we went straight to the closing!
The sellers will close at 10:30 this morning, and then they are to be out NO later than 10 am Sunday. I am hoping they are out earlier on Saturday so I can run a vacuum and do a few things before the moving crew comes Sunday!
I feel like a complete grown up! Dustin and I are so excited. This is the best Christmas present for our family!
...Most of all...I GET TO SET UP MY NEW WASHER AND DRYER! AWESOME!!!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Running Low
Today I feel exhausted. I feel like I have a million things on my plate and nothing is being taken off.
Yesterday I was talking to a friend, who told me to stop worrying about so much. I feel like a lot has been going on and I hold on to everything. He told me to just worry about what needed to be worried about. If it didn't effect me, let it go. I wish I worked more that way because tonight I am exhausted.
I feel like I have been going non-stop, yet there is still so much to do. I hate when I feel this way. I am going to have to seriously start to prioritize!
Packing, moving, Christmas shopping, Christmas parties, Sub for Santa, spending time with my family, closing on a house, making sure all the finances are there, and my list goes on and on and on. Tonight it feels like a lot.
I know I shouldn't be complaining, because that same friend told me, I am complaining about all positive things. I am the one that is agreeing to take on all of this and I am the one who is putting the pressure on myself. Which I understand and agree with...its just some days are easier then others.
Thank goodness tomorrow is a new day!
Yesterday I was talking to a friend, who told me to stop worrying about so much. I feel like a lot has been going on and I hold on to everything. He told me to just worry about what needed to be worried about. If it didn't effect me, let it go. I wish I worked more that way because tonight I am exhausted.
I feel like I have been going non-stop, yet there is still so much to do. I hate when I feel this way. I am going to have to seriously start to prioritize!
Packing, moving, Christmas shopping, Christmas parties, Sub for Santa, spending time with my family, closing on a house, making sure all the finances are there, and my list goes on and on and on. Tonight it feels like a lot.
I know I shouldn't be complaining, because that same friend told me, I am complaining about all positive things. I am the one that is agreeing to take on all of this and I am the one who is putting the pressure on myself. Which I understand and agree with...its just some days are easier then others.
Thank goodness tomorrow is a new day!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Thanksgiving and Black Friday
Thanksgiving was very nice this year. Dustin and I went up to Logan Wednesday night. We hung out with Mandy and Luke and then I crashed fairly early.
Thursday morning, I couldn't get up and going fast enough. I was on an adventure! I had to go buy the Salt Lake Tribune for all of the Black Friday ads. I thought it would be a simple adventure, so I threw on a coat and out the door I went...jammies and all. I went acrossed the street for coffee and the paper. Coffee...check. Paper...Check! But wait...where are all the ads? Looked at the date, Wednesdays paper! NO GOOD!
Back in the sub I went to the Flying J...just a little further down the road. Ran in...NO S.L. TRIB or DESERET NEWS there either! Back in the burb...Wal-Mart...NOTHING! How is this possible! I HAD TO HAVE THE ADS! So, I called my sis-in-law, who fortunately was in Willard and asked her to check Brigham. I did some last minute turkey day shopping, then ran to one more gas station! STILL NO PAPER! Fortunately Aimee found one in Brigham.
Needless to say, my quick venture out in jammies and no hair being done, took two hours! Only to come back with no success, coffee all gone, and did I mention it was -8 degrees outside! I was not happy!
Aimee showed up and I started through the ads. I also called Kristie and asked her to bring one more. We all just veged throughout the day and spent time together. We cooked, told stories, and went through the ads...a million times.
Dinner was fabulous and muchly enjoyed. However, it seems like a whole lot of work for a 30 minute feast, followed by a couple hour clean up. We then headed back to Salt Lake.
Kristie and I headed over to Toys R Us about 9 and the line was crazy! It wrapped all the way the back and went on...it was a full block. Kristie and I waited in line and finally at 10:45, when we hadn't even made it inside yet, and someone stated there was a fellow shopper who had had a seizure and they weren't letting anyone in, we called it quits and headed to Wal Mart.
Stacy and mom met us there and we ROCKED it! We got jammies, playdough, Buzz, Shop vac, steam mops, crock pots, movies, and a bissell! It was so fun! I LOVE THE RUSH OF A GOOD DEAL!
Once we were done there, Kristie and I loaded back up and headed for the Toys R' Us in West Valley. The lines had died down a little, since it was now 1:30 am, but they didn't have what we were looking for. So, we ran home, heated up our hot chocolate, printed off a coupon and headed for Sears.
We got to Sears about 2:45 am and I started standing in line for a washer and dryer. About 15 minutes into it, someone behind us stated there was a sign that said if you wanted the dryer to go to the back. So Kristie ran to the back, to find it was true and the first 4 people in line were there for the washer and dryer. Each store only had 4. The workers opened the door a little after 3:00, past out the 4 tickets and sent the rest of us on our way.
I called Mom and Garry and asked them to head for the base. They base had a washer and dryer as well for close to the same price. They said they would keep me posted.
Kristie and I went home feeling a little defeated and a lot tired. At 4:00 am we headed home. About 4:05 my mom called and THEY GOT THE WASHER AND DRYER for us! HOORAY!
I finally called it good about 5:00 am. I could have kept going if the funds could have too! Oh, how I love Black Friday! It truly is becoming a part of my Thanksgiving celebration!
Thursday morning, I couldn't get up and going fast enough. I was on an adventure! I had to go buy the Salt Lake Tribune for all of the Black Friday ads. I thought it would be a simple adventure, so I threw on a coat and out the door I went...jammies and all. I went acrossed the street for coffee and the paper. Coffee...check. Paper...Check! But wait...where are all the ads? Looked at the date, Wednesdays paper! NO GOOD!
Back in the sub I went to the Flying J...just a little further down the road. Ran in...NO S.L. TRIB or DESERET NEWS there either! Back in the burb...Wal-Mart...NOTHING! How is this possible! I HAD TO HAVE THE ADS! So, I called my sis-in-law, who fortunately was in Willard and asked her to check Brigham. I did some last minute turkey day shopping, then ran to one more gas station! STILL NO PAPER! Fortunately Aimee found one in Brigham.
Needless to say, my quick venture out in jammies and no hair being done, took two hours! Only to come back with no success, coffee all gone, and did I mention it was -8 degrees outside! I was not happy!
Aimee showed up and I started through the ads. I also called Kristie and asked her to bring one more. We all just veged throughout the day and spent time together. We cooked, told stories, and went through the ads...a million times.
Dinner was fabulous and muchly enjoyed. However, it seems like a whole lot of work for a 30 minute feast, followed by a couple hour clean up. We then headed back to Salt Lake.
Kristie and I headed over to Toys R Us about 9 and the line was crazy! It wrapped all the way the back and went on...it was a full block. Kristie and I waited in line and finally at 10:45, when we hadn't even made it inside yet, and someone stated there was a fellow shopper who had had a seizure and they weren't letting anyone in, we called it quits and headed to Wal Mart.
Stacy and mom met us there and we ROCKED it! We got jammies, playdough, Buzz, Shop vac, steam mops, crock pots, movies, and a bissell! It was so fun! I LOVE THE RUSH OF A GOOD DEAL!
Once we were done there, Kristie and I loaded back up and headed for the Toys R' Us in West Valley. The lines had died down a little, since it was now 1:30 am, but they didn't have what we were looking for. So, we ran home, heated up our hot chocolate, printed off a coupon and headed for Sears.
We got to Sears about 2:45 am and I started standing in line for a washer and dryer. About 15 minutes into it, someone behind us stated there was a sign that said if you wanted the dryer to go to the back. So Kristie ran to the back, to find it was true and the first 4 people in line were there for the washer and dryer. Each store only had 4. The workers opened the door a little after 3:00, past out the 4 tickets and sent the rest of us on our way.
I called Mom and Garry and asked them to head for the base. They base had a washer and dryer as well for close to the same price. They said they would keep me posted.
Kristie and I went home feeling a little defeated and a lot tired. At 4:00 am we headed home. About 4:05 my mom called and THEY GOT THE WASHER AND DRYER for us! HOORAY!
I finally called it good about 5:00 am. I could have kept going if the funds could have too! Oh, how I love Black Friday! It truly is becoming a part of my Thanksgiving celebration!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
2 Days+A Sleepover=VERY GRATEFU:L
This week my family and I were reminded of just how lucky we are, and how much we are grateful for. This week we have all of our family members still with us, and it could have gotten a whole lot of scary if everything didn't go JUST THE WAY IT DID!
Sunday afternoon I was speaking with my dad. As we were about to hang up, he said, "Hey, LD. I guess I better tell ya, or Kel might beat me up!" Okay...he proceeds to inform me he is going into the U of U hospital for the next five days, due to pancreatitis. He stated it was nothing serious, he just needed to have a liquid diet and some antibiotics. After several promises that this is all it was, I told him I would be up Monday after work for a visit and hung up.
Monday I went to work, and was going to go see dad pretty quickly after. As I am driving home, I get a text from Kel, "Ok, here is the update, the pancreas is look good, but they are going to do an angiogram tomorrow. He is being admitted to the cardiac unit on the 4th floor.
At that point, things changed and I got a whole lot of stressed! How in the hell did we go from pancreas to cardiac?
After a few phone calls and a short errand, I headed up to the U to figure out what was really going on and spend some time with the padre.
Once I got up there, I found out they had to go through the ER because the admitting papers hadn't been done correctly. While he was in the ER my dad started telling the doctors all of his symptoms...they immediately began to look for signs of a heart attack.
As I was in the hospital with dad, I could tell he was pretty nervous,. as we all were. We didn't know what they were going to find, and we were scared. My dad asked me if I would mind calling in the next day and spending the night at the hospital with my dad...DONE!
That night Dad and I just talked and hung out. We finally headed for bed about 12:30 that night. We were awakened 5 times between 12:30-3:30. At that point dad was so nervous there was no going back to sleep...we talked. I treasured the time I had with my dad, we hadn't spent that much time talking in a long time.
Tuesday morning I ran into Nathan and he bought me a much needed coffee. He then clocked in and came up to the room to be with dad for some time. By about 10:30 Kel was there with another coffee...THANK GOD!
Dustin had called in sick so he could go babysit Stacy's kids and Carter so S could come up also. Shane stopped by about 11, and Stac was there by 11:30.
Thankfully they had given dad some meds to help him relax and he became pretty funny. The jokes began and the room lightened. At 1:40 they finally took dad back.They told us if there were arterial blocks they would do the interventions right then.He and I made our promise...that I would see him in 3 hours, if not sooner, he promised back...and off he went.
I hadn't eaten since lunch time the day before and was starving. So Kel took Stac and I down to the cafeteria and fed us lunch. Once we got back upstairs, my phone rang, and they told us dad had two blocked arteries and the interventions were beginning now.
An hour and ten minutes later, my dad came out laughing. He was in a great space and doing fine. They had to put two stents into his arteries, and things went well! One of his arteries was 90% blocked, the other 95%. We are VERY lucky my dad had not had a heart attack!
We got him back to his room, moved rooms, and then I was ready to call it. The "storm of the decade" was about to hit and I wanted to be home before it got bad. I gave my dad loves and Stac and I headed home.
Today I am SO grateful to still have my dad. To have the family that pulls together and supports one another when things get rough. I have a WHOLE LOT to be grateful for this holiday season!
Sunday afternoon I was speaking with my dad. As we were about to hang up, he said, "Hey, LD. I guess I better tell ya, or Kel might beat me up!" Okay...he proceeds to inform me he is going into the U of U hospital for the next five days, due to pancreatitis. He stated it was nothing serious, he just needed to have a liquid diet and some antibiotics. After several promises that this is all it was, I told him I would be up Monday after work for a visit and hung up.
Monday I went to work, and was going to go see dad pretty quickly after. As I am driving home, I get a text from Kel, "Ok, here is the update, the pancreas is look good, but they are going to do an angiogram tomorrow. He is being admitted to the cardiac unit on the 4th floor.
At that point, things changed and I got a whole lot of stressed! How in the hell did we go from pancreas to cardiac?
After a few phone calls and a short errand, I headed up to the U to figure out what was really going on and spend some time with the padre.
Once I got up there, I found out they had to go through the ER because the admitting papers hadn't been done correctly. While he was in the ER my dad started telling the doctors all of his symptoms...they immediately began to look for signs of a heart attack.
As I was in the hospital with dad, I could tell he was pretty nervous,. as we all were. We didn't know what they were going to find, and we were scared. My dad asked me if I would mind calling in the next day and spending the night at the hospital with my dad...DONE!
That night Dad and I just talked and hung out. We finally headed for bed about 12:30 that night. We were awakened 5 times between 12:30-3:30. At that point dad was so nervous there was no going back to sleep...we talked. I treasured the time I had with my dad, we hadn't spent that much time talking in a long time.
Tuesday morning I ran into Nathan and he bought me a much needed coffee. He then clocked in and came up to the room to be with dad for some time. By about 10:30 Kel was there with another coffee...THANK GOD!
Dustin had called in sick so he could go babysit Stacy's kids and Carter so S could come up also. Shane stopped by about 11, and Stac was there by 11:30.
Thankfully they had given dad some meds to help him relax and he became pretty funny. The jokes began and the room lightened. At 1:40 they finally took dad back.They told us if there were arterial blocks they would do the interventions right then.He and I made our promise...that I would see him in 3 hours, if not sooner, he promised back...and off he went.
I hadn't eaten since lunch time the day before and was starving. So Kel took Stac and I down to the cafeteria and fed us lunch. Once we got back upstairs, my phone rang, and they told us dad had two blocked arteries and the interventions were beginning now.
An hour and ten minutes later, my dad came out laughing. He was in a great space and doing fine. They had to put two stents into his arteries, and things went well! One of his arteries was 90% blocked, the other 95%. We are VERY lucky my dad had not had a heart attack!
We got him back to his room, moved rooms, and then I was ready to call it. The "storm of the decade" was about to hit and I wanted to be home before it got bad. I gave my dad loves and Stac and I headed home.
Today I am SO grateful to still have my dad. To have the family that pulls together and supports one another when things get rough. I have a WHOLE LOT to be grateful for this holiday season!
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