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Updates on Clifton, McKay, and Stanley - To be honest I was so out of it this week that I can't say any updates.  McKay and Clifton did have doctors appointments that Alex took them to.  They are doing well and in the 50th percentile in height and weight.

The previous Wednesday I started to get back pain only on one side.  I assumed I pulled a muscle lifting a heavy box or am getting old (which I will admit made me very sad).  It never went away.

Monday I woke up with the normal back pains.  But too tired and hurting to workout (which is a big sign for me).  We made it through the day. I had a dentist appointment which was like torture.  The chair was killing my back and I hate the dentist.  I came home feeling HORRIBLE.  But took a bath and that seemed to help.
We were able to do FHE as planned.  We discussed lying which seems to be an issue in our house.  Clifton seems to confuse lying and joking quite often.

Since I was feeling better after the bath Alex and I made some s'mores and sat out by the fire after the kids were in bed.

Yum!

BUT THEN that night....

I ended up in the ER with crazy back pain and a fever.  

I have the most incredible friends.  Of course I decided (ok Alex decided) I needed to go into the doctors at 2 AM.  We called up my friend Trissa who willingly took me to the ER and then stayed with me the whole time, which I was not expecting.  She is so kind and wonderful!  I love her so much and am pretty darn lucky to have her as a friend.

Well it was more than back pain...  I had a UTI, kidney infection, and probably a kidney stone.  I gladly took the drugs and was ready to get some much needed sleep.  Little did I know I had a huge fight ahead of me.  Tuesday I did not get out of bed once.   I couldn't open my eyes, eat, or move.  If I did it was to throw up.  I have the most amazing husband ever.  He had to take care of me and take care of all three kiddos.  He is Superman.  Seriously!  He took two days off even thought he just started his new job and handled everything.  Took Clifton and other kids to soccer practice, the older kids to their doctors appointment, made all the meals, kept the house in decent order, woke up with Stanley in the middle of the night, and made sure I was taking my meds at the right time (which was pretty often).  Love that guy to pieces already but sure fell even harder in love with him after this.  Misty also was great helping get Clifton to and sometime from school for me.  Ria also took Clifton to the bus for me when he had to take it one day too.  And Laura bought me some delicious homemade bread, one of the few things I could hold a few bites down.

Wednesday I was feeling better not throwing up, but still stuck in bed all day.

Thursday I was able to get out of bed a little.  Which was good because Alex had a very important meeting that morning.  Again Trissa came to my rescue and helped watch Stanley while I went to a follow up doctors appointment.  And Makayla is awesome and took McKay to dance for me.  The doctors appointment was very disappointing.  My doctor thought they put me on the wrong medicine but didn't have my culture back so was not sure.  Then she gave me more Vicodin  and said its going to be a long weekend, so basically... good luck!  

Friday Jill took my kids for the morning so I could rest and she brought them home with lunch.  I cannot thank her enough, it was so needed and so sweet of her.  Then that day I got a call saying they got my culture and it is only partially effective antibiotics, so I needed to get on new antibiotics right away.  Trissa again stepping in, ran to the store and got them for me.  And I felt a change pretty quickly.  I had not been able to eat since Monday and that left me feeling so so so weak.  That night I finally had a desire to eat and it stayed down.  That was a huge deal.  

My friends knew we are trying to get our house ready to list and they allowed me to borrow their girls to help clean.

I seriously have the best friends and they have wonderful kids!  Felt very blessed and thankful.

Someone thought it was funny to have their head vacuumed.

Saturday and Sunday I was still not great but getting better.  

I can't complain about all the snuggles I got this week.  Sure made being sick not so bad.

It sure is cute to see how much they care.  McKay would often come in check on me and kiss me on my forehead.  They all would come in and just sit and talk with me for a little and I loved those moments.

McKay's new thing.  Showing you she loves you from across the room.  Its pretty cute!

That was probably the sickest I have EVER felt.  I am so very blessed to be surrounded by my wonderful family and friends.  Now back to life!

Updates on Clifton -
He is so mean to his sister. Always doing something to make her mad, yes she does get upset real easy but he know what he is doing and thinks its funny to get her riled up.  Maybe they will like each other one day?

Updates on McKay -
Has been getting hurt left and right.  Lots of falls, lots of her baby brother throwing things and it hitting her in the face, lots of bandaids (its good thing I have pink ones cause they make it feel better faster) and lots of tears.  Poor girl!

Updates on Stanley -
Oh me oh my we are in a busy and troublemaking stage.  It sure is a good thing he is cute!  While I was showering this week he surprisingly left me alone.  When I got out I was surprised to see the kids bathroom door open and him playing in the toilet water, which wouldn't be so bad if one of the kids didn't forget to flush the toilet!  Luckily it was just pee.  GROSS!!!!  He sure is keeping me busy.

But he makes up for it with all his cute and silliness.

For FHE this week we took a walk and let the kids talk about anything they wanted about the gospel. It was so simple but so interesting to hear the questions they have.

Then we had fun playing at the park!

This week was a pretty calm week.  We have decided to put our house on the market so we did a lot of cleaning and when we were not cleaning we were outside.

Mud beard!

 Stanley has really wanted to be like the big kids and do crafts with them.

 Lots of walks and playing at the park.

 McKay surprised me this week with wanting to jog with me instead of sitting in the stroller.  Sure made me happy to hear that!  She only made it about .25 miles but that is huge for my not so athletic girl.

Friday Alex took the older kids camping.

Father kid ward campout.

Stanley and I got to spend the night together.  It sure is funny how I use to think one kid was a lot of work and now it feels like a vacation.

Saturday the kids got back from the campout early so Clifton could make it to his soccer game.

He sure loved playing in the rain.  "Mom, soccer is better in the rain!" - Clifton

Of course we had to get some hot coco after the game to warm up!

Then we went to Evan's fun birthday party.

Dinosaur dig party!  It was a lot of fun.

Updates on Clifton -
He is loving soccer and I am so glad he has it to let some energy out.

Updates on McKay -
We had a great streak with her but sadly that streak is over.  She is back to whining a lot.  Hopefully we can get back to less whining!

Updates on Stanley -
Loves to say no, no, no and shake his finger, thinks its pretty funny when I tell him no, has figured out how to climb up on top of the kitchen table, runs around like crazy, and is just the cutest thing ever.

Early Monday morning Alex left for Georgia for work.  So just the kids and I this week.
Monday for FHE we met up with the Neilson's for a picnic at the park.

One last hurrah together before they move to Idaho :(  It was a beautiful night and such a great time together.  Love that family!

We have been watching a friends little one lately and Stanley and him have made a cute little friendship.

 I love it!

We had a beautiful week full of warmth and sunshine.  So outside we went...

 Taking nature walks.

Jogging and napping with mommy!

Working out with mommy, or making me work out harder ;)

And making silly faces with mommy.

Park fun.

Being silly at soccer practice.

 Stanley trying to join the ladies at dance class.

Playing in the water with our friends.
Going to Petco after a Costco trip and...

 Kissing the bearded dragon.

 Manchester beach for an evening of fun.

And missing Daddy a whole bunch!

The weekend was full of fun too.  Grandma and Grandpa stopped by for a couple hours.  They were going to a concert in Seattle and had time to come play with us while waiting for the ferry.

 Ice cream for lunch!

Foot ferry ride.

Fountain fun. 

Finally we got Daddy back and just in time for Clifton's soccer game.

Clifton scored three goals and played so well.  It was a fun game!

Then that afternoon I got to sneak away and go to the temple with some friends.  It was a wonderful day.

Sunday was a very hard day.  We had to say goodbye (we will call them see ya laters) to our best friends, the Neilson's!  We will miss them so much.

They have been a huge part of our lives the last three years and sad that Washington is losing them, but know we will keep in touch and make time to meet up.  We sure love them!