In my world.....

Nathen is doing very well. Recently, he just "graduated" from having his nurse come to see him. He had a personal nurse through Utah County Health Department that comes to check on him and his progress as he ages. She has been following him ever since he has been home for the first time. Her name is Marianne Lindsey and she is WONDERFUL!!!! She is such an amazing woman. She has helped me in my lowest moments when I felt like I was not doing a good enough job. She did feel as if he was a little "delayed" in the motor skills department. She suggested this because she was around he never really made any babbling or chatting noises.... I brought it up to her that he really didn't do much of that as he has been getting older. I guess I never realized it to be a "problem". So she has referred us to ANOTHER service Utah County has to get him checked. Pray that everything comes out GOOD!!!

Nathen is currently 24 lbs and almost 29 inches tall...he is becoming such a big boy. He prefers adult food over baby food, but still has a fit if he doesn't get his bottle. He is crawling everywhere and he loves to cruise the length if the couch and tv stand in the living room. When he is in his room, he is holding on to the dresser handles while watching Mickey Mouse. He gets a huge smile when he hears Mickey's voice.

He has such a happy spirit about him. I am such a proud mommy. I am lucky enough to be able to look into his beautiful baby blue eyes every single day. When I do... I fall in love all over again with him!!! He is my everything.

Dustin is doing great. He is doing awesome in school. He is in his 4th class. He has maintained a B average. I believe that this is a huge accomplishment for him!!! He got hired on FULL-TIME at Henry Schein in American Fork. He has his ideal shift there. He seems to be happy there, even though there are always ups and downs.

My life has been pretty steady lately. Being SUPER-MOM, trying to be the best wife, getting ready to go back to work, and getting caught up on the MAJOR housework before I do so. I have been struggling on my exercising since I popped my left hip out of place while picking Nathen up out of the floor to fast. I think it is CRAZY that one wrong and sudden move could cause so much pain and MONTHS of chiropractic visits. Sometimes I would rather deal with the pain then to keep going back. It seems endless.

I am really excited to start working very soon. I don't know what I would have done with myself if I had to stay home for another month. Staying home has advantages, but it has more disadvantages. I am just happy that I get to be with Nathen.

I am very pleased with how my life has changed. I am so very thankful for EVERY SINGLE BLESSING that my family has received!!! What a whirl wind year we have had. As it comes to a close, I think about how much my life has been impacted with every thing that has happened. I am able to stand with my head held high and for the first time, in a LONG time, say that I am a STRONG person! I am proud of everything my family has accomplished TOGETHER as a WHOLE!!!

Dustin and Nathen are my my world. I am so thankful each and every day that I have been so blessed. I love you so much!!!