The Night From Heck

Last night I got really angry! So angry! Our power goes out allllll the time. I swear maybe 3 times this month. And ok some of those times are from storms, but last night I had it. It was not stormy at my house. I could see lightening...but nothing. All around us you could see stormy weather. But we had no wind, no tiny rain drops. Just the smell that something might be coming. My rude neighbor said we had a slight dust storm...not enough to make the whole neighborhood go out lady! So I called SRP. And she made me turn my braker off and check and nothing happened. Then my phone died so I have NO contact with anyone. Thankfully I had already talked to Kurtis so he knew that he wouldn't be able to get ahold of me. Kurtis told me to go to my moms and by the time I thought I would because it was getting so hot in my house...I couldn't. Wanna know why? The power was out and my car was in the garage!!! Nice. How the heck was I supposed to be able to climb on my car and pull some lever to manually open it. Not going to happen. Then some friends came over at like 8:30pm I had candles lite all over the house and I couldn't see through the peep hole so I took a chance and opened the door, saw this dog and freaked, but then I saw their faces and I knew them. They kept me company until Kurtis got home. Its nice having friends in the neighborhood. We are actually starting to get to know people in our ward. Its hard when you are tucked away and forgotten about in Primary. Its no fair. We were in the ward a month or two then we were called and now we don't really know anyone over the age of 4. But Its ok. We now know two couples and they are pretty great. We are going to dinner with The Millers tonight at Olive Garden. I love that place. Yummy bread sticks and Alfredo sauce. YUM!

At around midnight last night we did get a horrible phone call that we knew we would get but didn't know when. It was just a matter of time. Kurtis' great aunt died last night. He is trying to take it as well as possible but its very hard for me to let go of her. She was such a big part of his life...when she lived here in Arizona. She has lived in California for the past 2-3 years and that is when she started going down hill. She couldn't communicate anymore and was completely dependent. Suely Ray. She was in her 50's, which for a woman with downsyndrome means her body was in her 80's. The next couple of weeks are going to be really rough. We just had a death on the other side and now one more. She was an amazingly happy girl. I will always remember her for her free spirit and smiles.

We Love You Sue!

Rollercoaster of Life

As August is ending I thought that I would reflect on the past month. It sure has been an interesting roller coaster of emotions. Sadness, happiness...oh you name it. It started off well. Nothing bad or even really exciting to report except we knew the date that we would find out what we were having. August 16th was the big day. But the Monday before the appointment we got news that Kriquettes mom died. (Kurtis' Step Grandma) She had been battling pancreotic cancer for the past 9months. So we knew that the time was coming close but it still didn't make it easy. So the funeral was set for the 17th.

Bright and early at 9:40am (ok early to me) lol we had the appointment. As soon as the tech put the ultrasound instrument on my belly (after asking us if we wanted to know of course) their was no hiding what we were having. I looked at the tv and blurted out..... IT'S A BOY! Oh yes was it ever! :) Kurtis didn't realize the tv was behind him and he was like, "How do you know!" I said I can see it and then he was like OH! He liked the bigger tv. :) They checked him all out. Everything looks good. They said he is in the ninetieth percentile. We of course didn't know what that meant but I hear he's BIG! :) Yay me right? Aw! No over whelming tears came. But we both were all smiles and had tears in our eyes.

We had planned on telling everybody in person. But Kurtis' mom was in California so we called her and she wouldn't let us off the phone until we told her. So Grandma, and Great Grandma knew. I had to get to work so Kurtis followed me there. My mom was all smiles and was like TELL ME! So I made her call my dad and we told them it was a boy. Sadly my mom was like AW I wanted a girl! But what can you do? She is still very excited. She is just like me...no dresses now...we are dressing a stud! :) So we spread the word around the office and to all those family members that we could and everyone was very excited! I have done some shopping. Just clothes though. I hit some sales! :) I just had to buy something! I know what bedding I want, but beyond that we haven't gone in to BabiesRUs and that is where we plan to register. Pottery Barn Kids may be nice, but I wont be registering there.

Our next bump was Kurtis' Great Aunt Sue. She is in her 50's right now and being that she has downsyndrome they say her body is really in the 80's. She is completely dependent and has been that way for the past two years. She used to live in Arizona and she was just so much fun. Loveable and full of smiles. I remember giving her maps and pictures to look at and she would just love me for it. Look at me and say, "I LIKE YOU!" She was just so sweet. She has been such a big part of Kurtis' families life that this is going to be a rough time. Very hard. She is in ICU on just morphine right now. They thought since her kidneys failed that she woud only be a few more hours but she is full spirit and such a strong person she is still with us.

2007 has been full of heartache and trama it seems. Car accidents and more. It just is unreal. I am ready for 2008!

New To Blog

So I am told now that I am having a baby that I need to have a blog. I usually use MySpace..but so many people are starting to get into this so I thought I will start one now. Bare with me as I try to get this allllll figured out. :)