What a difference 10 years makes... or not!

My 10 year high school reunion was last night. The official reunion was supposed to be at the City Hall but not enough people bought tickets so a few weeks ago it got cancelled. In an effort to at least get together with those who were interested in going, arrangements were made for us to meet at a Bar in Old Town Pasadena. I wasn't going to go because Chris and I were actually in Santa Barbara that day and I wasn't sure I would be back in time and I wasn't really sure if very many people would even go to the reunion. So at the very last minute I decided to go after I had heard that some of my friends had gone. We didn't have a baby sitter and it was so last minute, so I just went by myself. I wished that Chris had gone with me though because everyone was asking where he was.

Anyway, I ended up having a great time and I was so glad I went. The turn out was decent considering it wasn't really planned until a few days before. By the time I had gotten there my Tiffany and Megan had already left so I was the only sober one there. It was fun, but definitely a different atmosphere than I am used to. I was amazed at how much everyone looked the same and some even acted the same! It was great just catching up with people and talking about our lives. I didn't get very many pictures but I thought I would post this one of Jas and Yecenia with me- two of my very good friends from High School.

Big Preschool Boy!

Yesterday was a big day for Carter. He had his first day of Preschool! Carter has been looking forward to this day since I can remember. All last year when Maddie was in Kindergarten doing all her fun stuff, Carter kept saying, "Mommy, when do I get to go to school?" Carter is only 3 but he acts like he's ready for Kindergarten already.

I was pretty sad that I couldn't take him to his first day, I had scheduled a training that day and there was no way out of it... so, Chris took care of the kids and got to take Carter to his first day. Carter was excited to have Daddy be the one to take him. They have a special bond! Chris even took this cute picture before they left. Carter was so excited to put his Diego backpack and Cars lunch box to good use! He fit right in and wasn't scared at all, he was so excited to finally be out on his own. I am so proud of my little boy.

When it was over, I was home from work and went to go pick him up with Maddie. He gave me a great big hug and told me that he had a fun day. On the way home he talked all about the things they did and his new teacher Miss Shana. He can't wait to go back on Monday!

Reflecting...

It is hard to believe that a year has already gone by since Sawyer arrived into the world. One year ago was a very difficult time in our lives, so much happened and all in one week. First Maddie started Kindergarten, a huge event for her, and then we moved into our condo after spending 2 weeks in limbo waiting for it to be refurbished. The very night that we finally were unpacking and going to actually sleep in our bed, I went into Labor with Sawyer, 3 weeks early. At first everything was fine after he was born, the next morning the Doctor came by our room, while I was in the shower and took one look at Sawyer and whisked him away to the NICU. The next few days were scary as can be. We had no idea what was wrong as the doctors conducted tests to find out why his oxygen saturation level was so low. The thought of losing my son was so real, but somehow I knew deep down, that everything would be okay. Once the test results were normal we were comforted and told that he would just have to get stronger and get better on his own. He stayed in the NICU for 11 days and finally got better as they slowly weaned him off of the oxygen. What a joy it was to bring him home and see his progress. He's grown and developed so well, I have no concerns. We just love him so much and are so grateful that he came to earth to be with our family! It it fun to see how he has really made his place amongst our children. He lets his needs be known and can really stand his own.

This weekend has been bitter sweet as we celebrated Sawyer's birthday because Mike and Jenny Reeves lost their baby boy, James Michael on August 31. He was only 11 days old. Our hearts go out to them at this difficult time as they mourn the loss of their baby.

Sawyer is One!

Sawyer turned one on Saturday, September 1st. Since Chris, Dad and Wes went to up to Provo for the BYU game that day we decided to celebrate it today (labor day). On his actual birthday (Saturday), Mom and I took the kids to Chili's for lunch and had them sing Happy Birthday to him. He really liked the Chocolate shake and did not want to share it.

Today was the real celebration! We had all the family over- Grandma Faye, Grandpa Ed and Tanya, Kelli and Jake, David, Grandma Debbie and Grampy Tal, Kristy and Wes and Brady. It has been so hot in Southern California over the past week, it was 108 degrees today! So it was difficult keeping our little house cool with all those people. So it got a little warm, but we survived.

Sawyer was just as cute as can be! He was so excited when he woke up from his nap and saw all the decorations. He kept looking around the room in awe. We had tri-tip sandwiches, grammy's yummy potato salad, fruit, veggies with dip, and corn on the cob for dinner. After dinner Sawyer opened his presents and was just adorable. He got so excited with each toy, he didn't want to put it down to open another one. He didn't get very excited about the clothes, but Mommy did!

Then we sang "happy birthday" and Daddy helped Sawyer blow out his candle. Maddie picked out his prince crown and he actually kept it on pretty well! Then it was time to devour the cake. He picked at it for a few minutes, not knowing what to do. Then he got pretty messy! and then he got even messier. After it was over, Grammy gave him a bath in the sink, he thought he was pretty cool! What a fun day it was! I stayed up until now cleaning up the mess! I think tomorrow I will veg!