Glucose Test

Well I finally took the Glucose test and the results are that I do not have it. Yea. Go me. I knew that I didn't have it or at least I didn't think so. But it is still nice to know for sure.

Chicken Pox Monster

I took Melynn for some "routine" vaccinations and a flu shot about 12 days ago. Among the array of vaccines she received the MMRV vaccine. When Peter and I and probably most of you were kids we just got the MMR shot (measles, mumps, and Rhubella), but now they have added the V, which stands for chicken pox. Only 5 out of every 100 kids get spots. It's so nice to know that my kid was one of the five. And not to mention we had family pictures today with Peter's extended Family. Needless to say we were thrilled. Below are some pictures our Pox Monster. Enjoy!

These are some pictures of what her back and face looked like yesterday:



There are a few spots on her face, but not many.





And this is what she looks like today:

















And we are not so happy to say we are now entering into the itchy stage. FUN!

Happy Birthday!

I know that it's been five days since my birthday, but I wanted to show off my birthday gift. I received 3 things. I feel very spoiled.



Melynn loves the washer too. I think what she likes most is that she can see inside while it runs.



She also loves that she can reach the buttons. Which isn't a problem because there is a child lock, but that doesn't lock the power button and she knows it.



Child of my Heart
Child of the world,
Into my heart you came-
Bringing sun into my life,
Making family our name.



And last but not least...




Thanks Peter and Melly. I love them.

Trig Update Part II

Well unfortunately Trig was unable to come home but we are hoping at the beginning of next week. For more on Trig and pictures click here.

Trig Update

Well I've heard through the grape vine (so it is not based on fact yet) But it is possible that Trig would be coming home tomorrow. Yea.

Blog Safety

I know many of you don't check my blog. That's understandable, it did sit dormant for three years until I resurrected it last week. But I just posted an article I wrote on blog safety. I know many of recently saw the article on KSL, and that prompted me to write my piece. I hope you'll all check it out and blog safely without paranoia.

http://petejohansen.blogspot.com/

Trig Korbin Richards

For those of you who don't know and would like to know Trig is doing well. On October 21st my Sister-in-law had a beautiful boy named Trig Korbin Richards, he was immediately life-flighted to Primary Childrens Medical Center, Because of a Heart defect called Transposition of Great Arteries (google it for more information). The next Monday he had Open Heart Surgery to correct the problem. He is now healing and doing well. Today he was moved out of the Pediatric ICU (PICU) and my Sister-in-law was able to give him his first bottle and she was able to change her first poopy diaper. Yea, Go Jamie. He shouldn't have lingering effects later in life. Welcome to the world Triggy.

Signed Words

Here are some signs that Melly can do. Although Owl and Fish are currently her favorite signs. To be completely honest this entry really benefits nobody but Melynn and me, that way when she asks me to see them I can easily pull them up.


Owl








Dog








Bird








Bear








Fish








Pig








Horse








Raccoon








Cat








Snake








Monkey








Turtle








Frog





Butterfly

The Bag Lady

Here are a few pictures of our little bag lady. She got one leg hole by herself, dad helped her with the other. The bag still had baby boy clothes in it from Wendi's shopping the day before.



She thinks she quite the big girl when she brushes her own hair.

Melly and her "boombox"