Where Am I & What Am I Doing?

So, I FINALLY made it to Saint George! And just minutes ago the nice little cable man left that hooked me back up to the real world! It's crazy how out of it you feel when you don't have phone, cable or Internet! I will admit that I am a really strict mom when it comes to letting my kids watch TV... I think there are so many other things that they could be doing! But, after 2 months without any cartoons I am letting them veg on my bed and have a little cartoon goodness... and I am blogging!!!


So, I left Idaho Falls 2 weeks ago today... I have to admit that it was one of the hardest things I have ever done! I think I seriously cried all the way to the Logan exit! I was there for 5 weeks with my family at the hospital hours upon hours every day. When I wasn't i was with my parents and with Jason and Amy and the boys. Travis was making such fabulous progress that it got to the point that I could leave and come to Saint George. The day that I left he was able to give me a hug and a kiss and tell me that he loved me and that was what finally made it somewhat bearable to go. He continues to show progress everyday and we are very happy and grateful for how well he is doing. It is so hard to be away... but, I get updates several times a day and will be flying to Idaho Falls in two weeks. I had intended to come and get settled and take the kids back... But, McKay starts school on the 11th of August and that put a kink in my plans! But, again I thank you all for all of your love and support through all of this. Stephanie Edwards... I truly appreciated your words and it was such a comfort to me knowing that you were taking care of Travis! Thank you! When something this tragic happens it truly puts your life into a completely new perspective. It makes you a lot more grateful for the things and people that truly do matter and a lot more forgiving of the petty things. I hope that time does not change the lessons that I have learned.


So, on to Saint George!!! We LOVE it! Yes, it has been warm - but, not too bad. My kids play outside all day - you just need to keep them hydrated and wet and they are good! I told James that in Saint George you don't put baby lotion on your kids when they get out of the tub you just go ahead and put sunblock on them! The people here have been fabulous - very welcoming and friendly. My FABULOUS mother-in-law kept our boys for us for a couple days - So, James, Brett (James' brother) and I came and had 3 days to go crazy and unpack the house. We seriously worked so hard and when the boys came absolutely everything was unpacked and put away. Pictures were hung, the fridge was full and the trampoline was even set up! They walked in and they were so excited to see all of their toys again and have all of their own stuff! It was seriously like Christmas morning! I wish I would have thought to record it! Brett you seriously rocked and I love and appreciate you so much!


So, what else is going on in our lives... McKay is beyond excited to start school and get to ride the bus... The thought of it seriously brings me to tears! Carter got sick and threw up on his blanket and pacifier and it grossed him out so bad that he didn't want to have anything to to with them again! And, that same weekend he decided that he was going to start potty training... Not something I was planning on doing - But, if he wants to why not? Cannon is rolling all over the place and is growing like crazy. So, as you can see life just has started right back up for us here in Saint George!