This will be hilarious to me until he starts using it against me, I'm sure.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Breaking Dawn
Some of you may have noticed that the countdown for Breaking Dawn has been removed from our blog. It's because it has finally come out! It came out last Saturday. I finished the book on Monday and I was thinking that I wanted to write another "Candace's Critic Corner" featuring the novel, but there is so much information in the book to digest.
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or those of you who don't know, this is the fourth installment of the Twilight Saga. It's an amazing love story between a human girl and a boy who is a vampire. It is written from the girl's (Bella's) perspective. I know what you're all thinking. I'm not one for vampire movies or novels. This series, however, is completely different. It's written by Stephenie Meyer, who is LDS and is probably one of the most creative writers. She has taken how the whole world conceives vampires and twisted it and made it her own. Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and now Breaking Dawn have the love story and they have action and suspense intertwined. All in all, I would recommend these books to anyone who is looking for a good, clean, love story.
or those of you who don't know, this is the fourth installment of the Twilight Saga. It's an amazing love story between a human girl and a boy who is a vampire. It is written from the girl's (Bella's) perspective. I know what you're all thinking. I'm not one for vampire movies or novels. This series, however, is completely different. It's written by Stephenie Meyer, who is LDS and is probably one of the most creative writers. She has taken how the whole world conceives vampires and twisted it and made it her own. Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and now Breaking Dawn have the love story and they have action and suspense intertwined. All in all, I would recommend these books to anyone who is looking for a good, clean, love story. Back to Breaking Dawn. I don't want to ruin it for those who are still reading or want to read it in the future. I can't even say one thing that happens without ruining it. So, I will just say that I loved it. It has the love story and a little more. It's the perfect ending to this Saga.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Comments
I realized, with the help of Carrie, that I set my blog so that I couldn't receive comments. I love comments. So, here is a post to make up for all of the lost comments that were waiting to be commented. Your comments are appreciated. Comment.
When it Rains, it Pours
The title of this blog entry seems to be my life motto. Well, for the past few weeks anyway. I have gone to the doctor with Lily every week for the past month. Once for her well check-up and four times for her leg. It's been really stressful, but I'm so grateful that we were able to renew Lily's insurance in time for this to come up.
Yesterday, however, was a little different. I had to take William to the doctor yesterday for his neck. The night before last, he wasn't holding his head up right. It was either hanging forward or back. Nothing had changed the next morning and I freaked out and Matt came home to help me handle everything that was on my shoulders. I'm surprised that he did, but I can't even tell you how much of a basket case I was. With it being a neck injury, I was so nervous. My mind went to the worst case scenario. Not to mention that I already have a child that is broken! It was just so much of an overload for me. I really appreciated Matt's strength and understanding of where I was at mentally. Here is a picture of William in his neck brace. What happened? I can show you in less words than I can tell you. Scroll down.
Remember this picture that I posted in my photo gallery post? It's not exactly what happened, but it did involve Matt playing with William. Matt tossed Will onto the couch and I'm guessing that he landed wrong on his neck. After 4 hours of waiting and a x-ray later, we found out the diagnosis.
Will has whiplash. He's recovering beautifully, but as for the time being, I have a daughter in a walking boot, and a son in a neck brace. If you guys don't see us out in public, you know why.
Yesterday, however, was a little different. I had to take William to the doctor yesterday for his neck. The night before last, he wasn't holding his head up right. It was either hanging forward or back. Nothing had changed the next morning and I freaked out and Matt came home to help me handle everything that was on my shoulders. I'm surprised that he did, but I can't even tell you how much of a basket case I was. With it being a neck injury, I was so nervous. My mind went to the worst case scenario. Not to mention that I already have a child that is broken! It was just so much of an overload for me. I really appreciated Matt's strength and understanding of where I was at mentally. Here is a picture of William in his neck brace. What happened? I can show you in less words than I can tell you. Scroll down.
Remember this picture that I posted in my photo gallery post? It's not exactly what happened, but it did involve Matt playing with William. Matt tossed Will onto the couch and I'm guessing that he landed wrong on his neck. After 4 hours of waiting and a x-ray later, we found out the diagnosis.
Will has whiplash. He's recovering beautifully, but as for the time being, I have a daughter in a walking boot, and a son in a neck brace. If you guys don't see us out in public, you know why.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Boot Strap Lil-y
Hey everyone! I should have posted this a little sooner, but I wanted to make sure that I had my facts straight and also I wanted the pictures of Lily on here.
Last week, Lily had a fall. She was cruising between our couch and an ottoman. I think she might have caught her leg on the ottoman - I'm not really sure how it happened - but Lily just kinda fell over and started to cry. Now, with William as a brother, Lily is a tough cookie. She has put up with a lot. This cry was probably the hardest and saddest cry I have ever heard from her. I just had a feeling something was up. I gave her some Tylenol and put her to bed. The next day, her leg was bothering her. I took her into the pediatrician's office. After her examination, we had to go get x-rays done. That was so hard to endure. Lily didn't understand what was going on. But, we pulled through it. I took the results back to Lily's doctor and he told us that the radiologist's report said that everything came out negative. As Dr. Davis looked over the x-ray, he thought he noticed a little line on her bone and said that he had a feeling that he needed to send me to a specialist.
I was set up with a Dr. Lohse (sounds like Loesch) the next Tuesday. Being six days away, I was a little upset that we couldn't do anything for her. Lily wasn't crawling, wasn't putting any kind of pressure on her leg. I just had a feeling that something was wrong. We waited patiently until the appointment came up. Dr. Lohse examined her and took x-rays. Thanks to Dr. Davis' gut instinct, we were able to find that Lily does indeed have a fracture on her left leg right above her ankle. She is now in a "Wee Walker" that is too big for her, but apparently it's the smallest that is made. It's pitiful. She has to wear it for 2-3 weeks practically all the time. We had a hard few days with her trying to adjust to it. I can't even imagine. She's so amazing! Lily has endured so much the past couple of weeks, and I have no idea what kind of pain she's going through and I know she doesn't understand.
Isn't it amazing that through times like these, we are able to have a glimpse at Heavenly Father's love? I can see blessings that Heavenly Father has given us to take care of her, like competent doctors and the insurance to pay for a lot. Or even the overwhelming feeling that she needed help. I can also see the point of view of having a child in pain and wanting to give anything to trade places. I can't even begin to express how much this experience has taught me.
All in all though, Lily is doing okay now. She's getting around quite well and we'll be decorating her walking boot so it's not so ugly.
Last week, Lily had a fall. She was cruising between our couch and an ottoman. I think she might have caught her leg on the ottoman - I'm not really sure how it happened - but Lily just kinda fell over and started to cry. Now, with William as a brother, Lily is a tough cookie. She has put up with a lot. This cry was probably the hardest and saddest cry I have ever heard from her. I just had a feeling something was up. I gave her some Tylenol and put her to bed. The next day, her leg was bothering her. I took her into the pediatrician's office. After her examination, we had to go get x-rays done. That was so hard to endure. Lily didn't understand what was going on. But, we pulled through it. I took the results back to Lily's doctor and he told us that the radiologist's report said that everything came out negative. As Dr. Davis looked over the x-ray, he thought he noticed a little line on her bone and said that he had a feeling that he needed to send me to a specialist.
I was set up with a Dr. Lohse (sounds like Loesch) the next Tuesday. Being six days away, I was a little upset that we couldn't do anything for her. Lily wasn't crawling, wasn't putting any kind of pressure on her leg. I just had a feeling that something was wrong. We waited patiently until the appointment came up. Dr. Lohse examined her and took x-rays. Thanks to Dr. Davis' gut instinct, we were able to find that Lily does indeed have a fracture on her left leg right above her ankle. She is now in a "Wee Walker" that is too big for her, but apparently it's the smallest that is made. It's pitiful. She has to wear it for 2-3 weeks practically all the time. We had a hard few days with her trying to adjust to it. I can't even imagine. She's so amazing! Lily has endured so much the past couple of weeks, and I have no idea what kind of pain she's going through and I know she doesn't understand.
Isn't it amazing that through times like these, we are able to have a glimpse at Heavenly Father's love? I can see blessings that Heavenly Father has given us to take care of her, like competent doctors and the insurance to pay for a lot. Or even the overwhelming feeling that she needed help. I can also see the point of view of having a child in pain and wanting to give anything to trade places. I can't even begin to express how much this experience has taught me.
All in all though, Lily is doing okay now. She's getting around quite well and we'll be decorating her walking boot so it's not so ugly.
P.S. Matthew, being the Pirates of the Caribbean fan that he is, came up with her nick name. Boot Strap Lil.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tegan-ism
"Hey, Candace, I can spell the alphabet," Tegan said to me this morning.
"No way!" I countered.
"Uh-huh. I can even spell my mom's name," she answered.
At this point in time, I was kind of impressed because although her mom's name, Amy, isn't that difficult to spell, that's a pretty big milestone. I listened intently.
"D-A-D," Tegan said, proudly.
"That's not mom, D-A-D spells dad," I explained, laughing to myself.
Tegan was quiet, then said:
"Guess what Candace! I can spell dad."
"No way!" I countered.
"Uh-huh. I can even spell my mom's name," she answered.
At this point in time, I was kind of impressed because although her mom's name, Amy, isn't that difficult to spell, that's a pretty big milestone. I listened intently.
"D-A-D," Tegan said, proudly.
"That's not mom, D-A-D spells dad," I explained, laughing to myself.
Tegan was quiet, then said:
"Guess what Candace! I can spell dad."
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Photo Gallery
I was looking at my blog today and I realized that it's been a while since I put up pictures of my children. I have my Ode to my boots that are forever gone. I have my review of Batman. I have my funny little quote from Tegan. But, no pictures lately. So, I have decided that I was in need of another photo gallery. I love these pictures because I just so happened to have the camera at the right time. 
Little Doll
Little DollHere we have a picture of Lily asleep. What can I say? I think it's adorable! I took this picture because I thought it was hilarious that she fell asleep on her bumble bee.
EgyptianMatt was playing around with William and he did this to him. It's mean, yes. But, I can't help but laugh every time I see it! TNT version of Joseph anyone? He looks like Pharaoh.
Grandpa's TruckWilliam LOVES "papa's" truck. I wanted to make sure that we had a picture like this so that he can remember that he loved it. I think he looks way cute. 
Sleeping Nudist
Sleeping NudistSo, Lily is really into taking her diaper off lately. I put her down for her nap on a hot day in only her diaper. I checked on her not too long after and this is what I found. I feel sorry for that bumble bee now. 
Typical
TypicalHere we have a picture of my family, without me. Lily is smiling for the camera, although you can't see because of her pacifier. William and Matthew are playing around, boy style. Note: No children were hurt while taking this picture.
Smooshed
How can he sleep like that?? That can't possibly be comfortable.
Winnie the Pooh Dreams
Lily loves her Winnie the Pooh. It's the first thing, besides her pacifier that she has grown an attachment to. She is so sweet when she cuddles with him. I love it.
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