We are so PROUD of our little Lauren!
She has gone from being a little freshman who rode the bench to being Varsity Captain, and is the only starter on her team that plays all the way around. (Most players specialize and play only front or back row. They sub in and out throughout the rotation.) She is enjoying being the leader and is doing a great job. Her team is ranked #1 in their region. Here's a clip of the opening tournament.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Quick Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Good Thing?
On my Google homepage, I have a "recipe of the day" from Betty Crocker. One from this week was "Quick Chocolate Chip Cookies." I haven't tried to make them yet, but you use Bisquick to cut down on the number of ingredients you have to measure out. This could be a very bad thing! :) Do you guys have any favorite treat recipes that are quick and easy?
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Gid kid's tests
Gideon had some tests at the children's hospital today.
He passed with two A's and a B.
No, just kidding. Every time I say something about his "tests" that's what I think of, though.
But he did pass. His bladder study test was very satisfactory--he's not having bladder spasms or over-full high-pressure problems. This is good because it means there is much less chance for kidney infections and other high-risk problems. We don't have to go in for this test again for twelve months--yay!
His renal (kidney) ultrasound was also fine. Apparently his kidneys are a bit on the small size, but not anything to worry about. But everything is growing fine and healthy and looks just like it should. Another yay!
In a lot of ways, what I think of as his main disability--the potential that he won't walk--doesn't actually impact his quality of life. It's the "little" things--like kidney problems--that can cause much bigger problems. So I'm very very grateful that he is getting such a great start in life!
And now I'm exhausted, and must go to bed. It's an awfully long drive up to Primary's, and coming back during rush hour is no picnic, especially with tired, cranky kids in the back. (Thank you so much, Grandma and Grandpa Ross, for watching the older two for me! It sure made my day about 1000 times easier, and they sure had a lot more fun with you than they would have with me!)
He passed with two A's and a B.
No, just kidding. Every time I say something about his "tests" that's what I think of, though.
But he did pass. His bladder study test was very satisfactory--he's not having bladder spasms or over-full high-pressure problems. This is good because it means there is much less chance for kidney infections and other high-risk problems. We don't have to go in for this test again for twelve months--yay!
His renal (kidney) ultrasound was also fine. Apparently his kidneys are a bit on the small size, but not anything to worry about. But everything is growing fine and healthy and looks just like it should. Another yay!
In a lot of ways, what I think of as his main disability--the potential that he won't walk--doesn't actually impact his quality of life. It's the "little" things--like kidney problems--that can cause much bigger problems. So I'm very very grateful that he is getting such a great start in life!
And now I'm exhausted, and must go to bed. It's an awfully long drive up to Primary's, and coming back during rush hour is no picnic, especially with tired, cranky kids in the back. (Thank you so much, Grandma and Grandpa Ross, for watching the older two for me! It sure made my day about 1000 times easier, and they sure had a lot more fun with you than they would have with me!)
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
An Invitation
I would like to formally invite all of you to Durango this October. As you may know, Elise will be turning 8 this year. Her birthday is on Oct. 19th and this year it falls on a Friday. In keeping with our tradition, we are going to baptize her on this day. She is very excited and hopes to see some if not all of her cousins there! :) I would like to have a musical number from the extended family...Picture with me if you will...Nic on piano, Kim on violin, Deb coming in on trumpet, softly at first, then building..no wait, I guess, just softly...cousins singing in a mini-vienna-boy-choir-style-thingy. Of course Lauren, Claire, and Mercy can sing too!! Hee Hee Let me know if any of you can make it!!
Also... We will be coming to SLC for Turkey Day!
Also... We will be coming to SLC for Turkey Day!
Monday, August 20, 2007
Happy Birthday, Debbie!
I hope you had a fabulous birthday yesterday. I think it is important to remember that Adolf Hitler was elected president of Germany on your birthday, but the world tried to balance that out by having both you and Gene Roddenberry born on the same day. (Well, not the same day, per se, but you get the idea.)
In design news, in anticipatory celebration of your birthday, Ford stopped production on the Model T on your birthday. I guess it just didn't come in enough colors.
In design news, in anticipatory celebration of your birthday, Ford stopped production on the Model T on your birthday. I guess it just didn't come in enough colors.
congratulations!
We received a call Sunday morning from a friend in Page. Our first reaction was that we were getting the scoop on who the new stake president was going to be. It was actually something more important. He told us that Nicole had given the best talk in the evening session of stake conference. Way to go Nicole!
Mom
Mom
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Milestone
Today I dropped off all four of our children at school for the first time! Drake is embarking on his final year of elementary school; Corbin is a confident third grader; Bowen is making his move up to first grade; and Rex is off to preschool at last! As we have been talking about school starting and looking forward to this momentous day for the Martin family, I was sure it would all feel like a wonderful world of possibilities and freedom. Now that the day has come and all of my little ones are off expanding their minds, I admit my emotions are mixed! Change can be hard sometimes. It is very quiet here today!
The choice to stay home with my kids was an easy one to make, though financially it has been a stretch at times. As all you moms know, there is no job more rewarding, or more difficult than wrangling your kids all day long while trying to manage a household at the same time! Now I am moving to the next phase I suppose, still the stay at home mom, just shifting her focus a bit. People keep asking me what I will do all day. My response, "Whatever I want!" (-; Of course that is with tongue in cheek as there is still laundry to do, errands to run, volunteering at school, and not to mention the continued effort working on my masters degree. I guess the overriding feeling I have today at this crossroads is one of gratitude. I am so lucky to have four wonderful sons, a fantastic husband that I love more than ever, the gospel of Jesus Christ, a beautiful home, a supportive extended family, opportunities galore, the list could go on and on. To all of you, my family, my loved ones, as I had a spare moment to reflect in the quiet here at my house today, I am thankful for all of you!
The choice to stay home with my kids was an easy one to make, though financially it has been a stretch at times. As all you moms know, there is no job more rewarding, or more difficult than wrangling your kids all day long while trying to manage a household at the same time! Now I am moving to the next phase I suppose, still the stay at home mom, just shifting her focus a bit. People keep asking me what I will do all day. My response, "Whatever I want!" (-; Of course that is with tongue in cheek as there is still laundry to do, errands to run, volunteering at school, and not to mention the continued effort working on my masters degree. I guess the overriding feeling I have today at this crossroads is one of gratitude. I am so lucky to have four wonderful sons, a fantastic husband that I love more than ever, the gospel of Jesus Christ, a beautiful home, a supportive extended family, opportunities galore, the list could go on and on. To all of you, my family, my loved ones, as I had a spare moment to reflect in the quiet here at my house today, I am thankful for all of you!
Monday, August 13, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Still moving in! What we are learning
We have been in S. Jordan officially for 6 weeks and I am not completely unpacked. I have several good reasons, the first being that my closets and cupboards in the basement aren't finished yet, however, the shelves are almost complete then that excuse will be gone soon. Another good reason is that I don't have 6 extra bodies to organize and have somewhere or wanting to know where something is that they can't find to keep me moving. Next, my quilting machine is finally up and running and I don't have time to get to the boxes. We are so busy sitting around chatting that I just don't get things finished. With no deadlines, it takes me forever to finish a task. I have spent time wandering the streets in the area to locate good shopping places so that when visitors come, I will know the best places to take them for the items they want. My favorite store is still Material Girls, too bad they don't offer stock options. We are Home Depot's best customers. They see us at least once a day. Some of my time will be taken up with visiting teaching now that I have a partner (an ex RS pres) and 2 people to visit.
We are keeping the Hannays busy with laying tile, carrying things to the basement, hanging doors, doing moldings, etc., Kim is especially good at tiling and moldings, and I am willing to rent her out to those interested. We have learned not to attend the temple on ward temple night as the sessions are too crowded. We were the only ward member in the session because the rest of the ward was doing sealing! We have learned not to move into a ward where one of your children reside. The members know way too much about you.
We still have no living room furniture so guests have to sit on folding chairs while dad sits in his comfy recliner. By the 20th we will have a working toilet and the sinks hooked up in the bathroom, still no shower, that is our Sept project. Dad is getting most of his stuff into his workroom slowly but surely. He gets waylaid with tasks like painting, installing doors, putting in shelves, etc. We may be organized by Thanksgiving when all of you are invited to our house for dinner. It always helps to have a deadline to work toward to get something accomplished. Please RSVP.
Love,
Mom
We are keeping the Hannays busy with laying tile, carrying things to the basement, hanging doors, doing moldings, etc., Kim is especially good at tiling and moldings, and I am willing to rent her out to those interested. We have learned not to attend the temple on ward temple night as the sessions are too crowded. We were the only ward member in the session because the rest of the ward was doing sealing! We have learned not to move into a ward where one of your children reside. The members know way too much about you.
We still have no living room furniture so guests have to sit on folding chairs while dad sits in his comfy recliner. By the 20th we will have a working toilet and the sinks hooked up in the bathroom, still no shower, that is our Sept project. Dad is getting most of his stuff into his workroom slowly but surely. He gets waylaid with tasks like painting, installing doors, putting in shelves, etc. We may be organized by Thanksgiving when all of you are invited to our house for dinner. It always helps to have a deadline to work toward to get something accomplished. Please RSVP.
Love,
Mom
Friday, August 10, 2007
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Multitasking has it's risks
OK I just want you to know I do know the difference between the homonyms hole and whole. Unfortunately my mind cannot operate properly with three boys talking to me and one baby whining at me. Any tips on dealing with this problem would be greatly appreciated. Laurene
Big Whole
Sam said I missed this important picture, he dug ,and dug, and dug, and dug. It was up to his shoulders, to bad Theo could have used him to dig his foundation or maybe a job with John.
Laurene
Fun in the Sun
We had fun at the beach and visiting a light house. Skip had a close encounter with some dolphins. The boys played in the surf and the sand. I got to boggie board, sorry no pictures of my narly wipeouts. Claire is our bravest she was ready to run into the surf at anytime. we have to watch her like a hawk. Miss you all! Laurene
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Our summer is always jam packed with lots of birthdays and travel and fun. This July we had an extra special occasion in our family as Corbin turned 8 and was baptized! He has been looking forward to this birthday ever since Drake turned 8 two years ago. He was so ready to make this decision, and we are so proud of him! We are especially thankful to mom and dad and the Gilleland family for coming to Page to support Corbin! While they were here, Drake, Gabe, Seth, and Corbin participated in the Pioneer Day 5K. They did great! We also had a great time going to the lake on the Gillelands new boat! We are so blessed to have such an awesome family. Thanks so much for eveything!
Friday, August 03, 2007
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