hanging in there...

We have been busy and fun here in Arizona. It is getting really hot really fast. We are already in the 90's and I already have a sun burn.
Jerm and I are training to run in the Phoenix Zoo's 5K...I think I am crazy, but I have this goal of running a 5K by the time I turn 30. That is coming here soon enough so I have been running my miles. I am loving running.
The Easter Bunny brought us a Wii fit and we LOVE IT!!! I am kickin' butt on it. Thank Heaven for all the yoga I have been doing. Jerm kicks my tushy in the balance games, who does that surprise? not me, but we have fun.
J.J. is doing better, he has even had a couple of nights that he slept through the whole night. I thought the Heavenly Angels might bust out into the Alleighluia chorus. I know I did.
Danilynn is definately two years old. If there is any doubt, you can give me a call and hear it for yourself. She thinks she needs to answer the phone for me, but then she hangs up on the caller. So if you have experienced this, I appologize.
Best part is I love my family, and I am so grateful for them. My sweet hubbie works his tail off in school and work and then again with me and the kids. I am so grateful and happy that I have him in my life. Thank You, Heavenly Father for sending us to each other.

One More Visit to the Pulmonologist...

This morning J.J. and I went for a long ride to Pheonix Childrens Hospital...AGAIN!!!! We were there on Friday night. He has had a really high fever, and other not so hot symptoms for an infant. Anyway...he is fine. We got the word today that the problem he is experiencing with his swallowing will eventually go away. It is something they grow out of, said the DR. So...she says that he has a really bad cold and she is sad that he had to go through all the tests in the ER, when it is just a viral cold and nothing they can do about it. AUGH!!!!! Isn't it great to be a Mom. The other joy of my life, sweet Danilynn, is starting to show the same signs and symptoms for the same cold. More sleepless nights for me. YEA!!!! I guess I will sleep when I am dead. :)

Where Have I Been?

There is no easy answer to this question. I know where I haven 't been. I am having a terrible time trying to figure out where exactly I have been. I am still working three days a week watching Addison. I am cutting hair more and more. (No complaints there from me.) I have been running all over the house chasing my kids, and our new dog, Strawberry. But I would say if you want to keep up with us, you need to come to AZ. I have been doing some Scrapbloging, you can check out the things I have done at http://www.scrapblog.com/gikkisphotos . I am not up to date, but I am progressing. I love this site. You make your scrapbook pages with out the mess, and...now you can print your book. So that is where I have been. Some new things for us is our Puppy...

Her name is Strawberry. Dani named her. It was a toss up between Chocolate and Strawberry. Since she can't actually say Chocolate (it sounds like a combination of her clearing her throat and saying ChChCh over and over.) we lovingly guided Dani to name the dog Strawberry. She goes by Berry most of the time. Strawberry when she pees on the floor and needs to vacate the house before I kill her.

The next new thing is our new Mini Van. I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! I can't wait to take some long trips in here to see our family is Utah, and Idaho. We are also planning a trip to California to spend a night on the beach camping. YEA!!!!!

We have been really blessed since I have last written. J.J. is doing so much better than he was in December. We hope they have figured out what his problem is with his lungs. We went to Phoenix Children's Hospital and had some tests done. FINALLY!!!! They are saying that his epiglottis doesn't fully cover his trachea when he swallows liquid, so a portion of his liquid is going into his lungs, and that is why he breaths so fast. Because his lungs are compromised. We now have to thicken all of his bottles with baby cereal. Fun times....But he is everywhere. He is crawling and climbing up stairs, standing up to furniture and literally chasing me down.

Danilynn has entered her terrible twos...does anyone know how to handle this developmental period of a child's life? She is making me crazy. I love her to pieces, so she is worth it. She loves to go riding in the truck with her daddy and drive to Sonic for an Apple Juice Slush. She is addicted.

Jerm is working 45 hours a week, and taking two classes. I rarely get to see him, I have to catch myself to make sure I cherish the time we do get together. I have to remind myself that he is working so hard for our family. He is a hard worker and I have never been more grateful for him in my life, than I am today. He is everything I could ever want. I have been blessed.