My Incision!

Here is my incision along with my fat and the ICD the Dr. connected to my heart. I hope it's not too sick to look at. He cut by my collar bone to the beginning of my arm pit (by the crease). So the muscles and nerves to use my arm are cut. It was very painful to even move my fingers. But I have to exercise my fingers and my forearm. They are getting stronger.

My husband and kids are so awesome. They have never complained when I ask them to help me or do something for me. I love them so much and are very thankful for them. Erin cleans up the house without being asked and does anything else to help me or the family. My mom has been great in helping and feeding us. Thanks Mom! I am truly grateful for every ones support.

Life Is Crazy!

I haven't posted for awhile. Sorry, this is going to be short. I have to type with one hand. My heart has been getting worse the last couple of months and I've had a blackout about ten days ago. My doctor suggested a pacemaker last week. On Wednesday I went to the new IHC and my wonderful doctor put my life saver in. It has been extremely scary. But I'm doing great and every day I feel better. I didn't realize how sick my heart was making me. My wonderful husband has to HELP me with everything because I can't raise my left arm above my shoulder for 3-4 weeks. He has to help me shower, get dressed, get my food, my pills because I can't open the bottles. But each day I'm trying to do more. My whole family has been wonderful to help, call to see if we need anything and meals. I'm thankful for the technology we have in our lives. This picture was today, you can tell I'm feeling better but still really sore. I'll post more pictures later.

Finally the turkeys are gone!!!

Are turkeys were loaded up today and will be taken to the slaughter house tomorrow. I actually will miss them running up to us and calling to us like we are their moms. Erin has never touched a turkey and is deathly afraid of them. I made her hold one she is just about in tears! Poor thing. ( I mean Erin not the turkey.)

Emilee thinks this is the best. She can barely hold it because of the weight and flapping its wings. It's been a great experience.

I'm sure everyone loves hearing about our turkeys and pigs.

Turkeys for sale!

This is one of our friends with Emilee, he works for Les Schwab and bought her turkey. Businesses from Tooele County show up and bid on the turkeys. They go for hundreds of dollars.

On Tuesday Erin and Emilee went to the County Turkey Show to sell their turkeys. They have been raising 11 turkeys since July. The turkeys weren't very big. This is our first year. They averaged 14-21 pounds.

The girls were actually excited and sold their turkeys for a lot of money. But they are only allowed to sell one turkey each at this sell.

This was a great experience for the whole family. Between raising pigs and turkeys the girls and Collin have learned a lot about being responsible. We are very proud of them.

Halloween Costumes

Collin and Emilee were so excited for Halloween. Collin is Darth Vader and Emilee of course is Hannah Montana. We went to a couple of houses in our neighborhood to trick or treat and then ran to a party we were late for. (imagine that) We had lots of fun at our friends. Lots of food. We stayed there until midnight. The family struggled Saturday morning to get up and get going.

Here is Max, Garrett, Tyson and Collin going for a bike ride. They all had fun until poor Collin's tire blew out.

I Miss Them Already!!

He is darling and such a cute personality. Brett was always smiling and laughing. He was such a good baby. We celebrated my mom's birthday. She is still young and ready to shop. I'm glad I was able to spend time with her.
This was after church. They have to drive 10-15 minutes to their church. Alecia has their place decorated so cute. On Saturday we went to Time Out for Women. It was awesome.

I wasn't ready to leave!!! I wanted a few more days with them since we don't get to see them very often.

Thanks for letting us come and stay for a few days. We miss you.

Family Fun!

This is Erin getting her State FFA Degree. Isn't she cute.

We had so much fun camping!The kids are getting too big too fast.
You can tell by Collin's dirty face he had fun. It was so dusty where we camped. But we all had fun. Erin didn't go with us. She is graduating this year from high school. We won't know what to do without her here. She is a big Help!