Aaron's new photo's we only did the 6 best ones!

Becky

I tired to reach you too but I couldn't get through. I found out today more lymph nodes are envolved. I have to have a biopsy if cancer is confirmed i have to have chemo again, this time the hard stuff. Keep me in your prayers family I love you!

Becky,

Your phone isn't working. I tried it 4 times today and got the "doo, doo, doo, we're sorry, but the number that you reached...." Just wanted to let you know in case you didn't already. Are you changing numbers? Hope all is well, also I wanted to thanks Becky and Laurie for phoning me the other night and giving me such great advice as to what to do with my eldest and his teacher (sorry about the tears, I'm a pregnant mess). Long story Donna and Hodge (call me if you want to hear it), but involves me going to the principal tomorrow on Brig's behalf (wish me luck). Brigham is coming with me though, huge relief. Thanks so much girls for listening and for the good advice that re-affirmed the feelings I was already having. You girls gave me the spine I needed to call him today and make the appointment, so I really appreciate it!

So, I have this guy e-mailing me

says he's really sweet, sometimes cheesy because he's so nice and sweet.


Why do I see red and think KILL KILL KILL

Ha Ha very funny!

I was talking to Sean about Tiger woods cheating on his wife. I said his wife is way too pretty for him. He said what does that tell you. She is after the money, she is a ho. I said how do you know that. He said any woman who is way to pretty for the guy she is with is just in it for the money. I said really, than what's the deal with us. He said "I'm way too pretty for you". Very funny Sean.

Too much fun!!

I had a great time at Mom and Dad's today. I think I'm a little deaf from it all. The Briggie, Sarah arm wrestling match was the ultimate showdown!! That little Sarah sure is strong but Briggie wore her down.... Then he challenged me to one... Hand in hand, I had to mock him...I asked him when he was going to start trying! lol Good times!! My throat kills from all the kareoke and car singing! We all loved playing freeze out in the car...By "we" I mean everyone but Mindy! lol Thanksgiving might have started out rough for me...but it ended delightfully! I love all of my family....

I'm sick to my stomach and I've sneezed 8 times

I think I have swine flu. Either that or bird flu. Either way can someone diagnose me? Becky thinks I'm a hypocondriac. Not at all! :-)

Guess who got the day off for Thanksgiving???

ME!! Woohooo!! Becky bring those cookies...the ones with the chocolate hershy's kiss on top!!!

Coming down for Thanksgiving

I know we were just in Ontario, but we can't get enough! lol. We are coming down for Thanksgiving dinner...mmm turkey! I love Thanksgiving! Donna and Wee, think about coming down this year, we could make it a huge Bradshaw party! Although, I know that Laurie is in charge of Turkey at her mother in laws, so she probably won't be coming. I'm looking forward to after Thanksgiving sales in Ontario where there is no tax! Very cool. Love you girls, can't wait to see you again Beck and Hodge! I talked to mom for an hour and 10 minutes today, a new record! See you soon!

HELP

My mother in law (who has been so amazing to me during my cancer treatments), wants me to cook a thanksgiving turkey with stuffing for the family party. I have NEVER cooked a turkey. I feel like me head is going to explode. The pressure of cooking a turkey for a family party and having it turn out right UGGH. I keep picturing the Christmas vacation scene where the turkey pops open and there is only steam coming out, it is totally over cooked and leathery. Or the cooked on the outside, but frozen on the inside scenario. I have never been a good cook. I can follow a recipe, but the last thing I want to do is cook my first turkey for a big family party. Am I making too big of a deal out of this and psyching myself out? She is going to help me. I am so stressed by the thought. Help my sisters. Do you have any tips?? I love you guys. I love my mother in law, but man this is stressful.

My little tricker treaters!

Dallen wanted me to post this for you guys to see, I put names on the kids so you can tell who is who. I had Ladriel and Liandra with us when I took this. Also here is one of Alora and Aaron from when we went to visit! He reminds me so much of a Sullivan baby, especially when he smiles. Love you guys! Mindy

Some Halloween pics I AM SO HAPPY!!!!!!

I hope you don't mind...

I wanted to delete the last post, I was tired of seeing that blonde guys face! How are you all? I'm tired...really tired. I need a nap. Anything new going on in Bradshaw girls land? Holly, were you disappointed with Antonio's choice? Loved Medium the other night, I thought it was hilarious when she maced that poor woman. Brig and I feel a bit sorry for Joe and all she puts him through...cracks us up!

YAY Mindy is comin to town!!

I can't wait to see you and your family. I was so good seeing Donna and her boys. I sure wish we could see Laurie's sweet family sometime too. You all haven't been to Ontario for a while. We miss you very much! I love my family more than you all will know. I talk to most of you at least weekly. It's easy when we're in network...Yay Tmobile. I wish donna was in network. But I can call her this weekend for free minutes! Sure love you all..Know I'm writing this in the nude... pictures anyone?

Toy coupons for Beck and Laurie

It's gonna be a tight Christmas this year for us and I found these coupons that I'm excited about and thought I would share with you girls. Here are some good coupons for Playskool toys, there are several of them mixed in there with food etc. so check all the pages. They expire January of 2010 so they will work perfect for after Thanksgiving sales. I'm sure you can get pretty close to free with a few of these!
http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20

Also, this one is for $4.00 off Hungry Hippos, Gator Golf, Giraffalaff Limbo, Scatterpillar Scramble, or Elefun.

These coupons don't expire until 12/31. They should make for some awesome deals during the Christmas sales to come.

Here's the link to that coupon, print it twice. Love you!
Mindy
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qixqews83023157&bt=vi&o=59048&c=EL&p=ERf0P5lm

Let's keep each other updated on good deals this season O.K.? As for all of you Boise girls, we will be making a visit on Oct. 21st and staying until the 24th. Yeah! Can't wait to see you!

Tomorrow... I go back to work

:-) Oh so happy about it. Maby they'll save me that raise they were going to give me. I love you all. If you have any injectionss...speak now or forever hold your piece (oooh that's peace) :-P

We are having a BOY!

Just a quick announcement, we just had the ultrasound and we are having another boy! Help with names would be great, boy names are so hard!!! So final count will be 5 boys 3 girls. He looks good and even took his little hand and waved at us while we were peeking at him. Love you all!
Mindy

Howdy strangers.

We have temporarily fixed our computer power cord. So sorry I have not posted in so long (you can thank Hodgie for that with her salty language making it impossible for me to check the blog at work). I still am sick with something. I am hoping I am on the mend, but every time my tylenol or Ibuprophen wears off I feel so sick and whiney. I have a Dr. Apt. on Monday, He is determined to figure this medical mystery out. It is possible that I just have been fighting a virus for three weeks and it is taking so long because my immune system is compromised from the chemo. I don't know, all I know is I want to feel normal. Hodgie I am so sorry to hear about the inflamation around your heart. That is so scary, you are way too young to be dealing with this stuff. I put your names in the temples yesterday. Hopefully you all will be blessed. I love you all, and miss you all so much.
Love, Laurie
P.S. I was examined by the Dr. who did my sergery and he agreed that the tumor is completely gone.

And here I sit

all of you all so busy with kids etc, fighting cancer, lice infestations, and some tricky little kids who open their mom's cake batter! Oooweeee. What did you do about that? Donna...loved you coming up. I had so much fun while I was there. :-)

Someone...anyone...help! :-)

Revivle of the Sistah's Blog

Donna, looked great when you came up to see us. You looked genuinly happy along with your family. I was a bit jealous you got to hold the baby when I was holding my two grizzlies... but he still loves me!! :-)
Becky: How many time outs today so far. She's soooo cute, and sooo mischievous. Little Air Bear is soooo cute I just love him. Sweetest little baby you could have! All yours too. When are you working on getting him sealed to you and Dale?
Laurie: How is your health sweets? Are you doing ok? I sure love you and your family. All so funny. Gotta love that in a family like ours! How's Seans SAC idea coming along?
And Mindy: How the heck are you? Hear more about when Brig goes to interview in Colorado Springs? I think it would be fun if you moved there cause I'd have to take a plane to see you.l I don't want you to go though cause you wouldn't be available for christmas and Thanksgiving.. :-( How are all your little kiddies doing?

Me? I've smoothed over my neighbor situation. I no longer want to talk to any of them. lol They come in groups of 10 I tell you. I think the one that may have originally kissed me first called me a whore. When I called him on it, he said..."No no no...I didn't say that" ... faking language barriers is something I've had to do in all my relationships...even if they speak English. I haven't taken Pete and Bell on a ride for this past week. Maybe tonight since they love it so. Oh wait, I have a date.

Some ones 40th is comin up tomorrow!!

Don't let it sneak by without giving her 40 spankins!! :-) You're the best Beck!!

Laurie Congratulations!!!

So happy to hear your great news on Facebook! Cancer free baby! ;-) I'm so sorry your family has gone through this. We all love you here in Idaho and Oregon... Keep up the positive attitude. love you all.

Foster Daughter

Holly this is for you finaly! We have had a heck of a time with her, she acts a lot like her brother but she is smaller. For instance I had her on time out today and she was hitting herself in the face and head with her fist and was pulling clumps of hair out and I mean thick clumps! On a different time out she bit herself hard. I gave her a hug tonight after talking to her for a long time telling her to be kind to my Aaliyah and no hurt yourself :( I just hugged her and said you are going to have such a hard life :( If she goes home she WILL be just like her crazy brother, so sad :( Love you girls!

2 days before

Laurel Annies Birthday!!! :-) Woot! Let the countdown begin! Love you wee!! !

BTW Holly

Dale is the one that wrote on your wall he told me what to type and he was hysterically laughing at himself... this time he was pretty funny for a change LOL
Love you
Becky

The pictures that Aaron is dressed up are from his adoption day!!!

How is everyone? :)

Well Health and Welfare called and they were wanting us to take a 2yr old little girl and her 4 and 6 yr old brothers. Sounds like they would eventually go home and we are supposed to call and let her know if we are willing to take them on Monday morning. I am concerned that there are a ton of Dr. appointments they make you take the children to. We only have space for 3 car seats and that is including Aaron's and we would need 4. She said we could still probably work it out, say a prayer for us to know who we should take in... just does not sound like this is going to work :( Love you girls!!!

Hi sisters!

Boy things have been crazy getting ready to do foster care. We found out that going to moms house would be considered going over state lines which would mean we need the states permission and the childrens parents permission. Our home study is next week on Wednesday so keep us in your prayers. I hope you had a fun overnight date Mindy and hope you were not too sick for it! Laurie bless your heart you are always in my prayers! I watched Farah's story and cried I am so sorry you are going thru all of this! You are a wonderful mommy and such a sweet sister I just love you! Donny May miss you like crazy and hope you got Aaron's picture! He is a doll isn't he! Oh and Daniel is going to SLC with his Auntie Alice so he may give Justin a call while he is in town a few days. Hodgie it was fun seeing you yesterday! Thanks for the darling shirts! Love my sisters!!!

50 years old

you would think that for someone who wanted to be chriogenically frozen so he would live until the technology was there to revive him...that he'd last longer than 50 years. Oh and that one blonde chick from the three amgigas died too... Fara something... Who's the third. I go for taking out Oprah. What would the world do without her??

Holy Shoot

I can't stop yawning. I've probably yawned 45 times this morning. No joke. I got to bed a little late last night..but still. This is ridiculous. How's everything doing for you all.?

Just in case...

Just wanted to let you all know that I haven't had my cell phone for the past couple of weeks. So if you've called or left messages, I haven't gotten them and I can't call out long distance on our home phone. I love you all, and I've been thinking about you! Going out on a date with Brig tonight, I can't wait to have a break and some time alone together. Take care girls, and for now call me on my home phone if you need to get ahold of me!

It's Me again

The post starter. How is everyone today? I know Mindgey is feelin sick and Becky is working with a really cute happy little baby. Wee, how are you doing? Donna?? Are you out there, or are you ignorin me on purpose. Give me a call if you want. I'm home from work, I got my cervical LEEP done yesterday. I should know within a week if the stuff they pulled out was cancerous. My Dr says it's a far shot of it though. I'm thankfull that I found it when I did.Love you all...Becky, really think about bringing little AIRBEAR to my house tonight for Dale to pick up. I love him and think he's a doll. Mindy, thanks for letting me talk to little Aiden and Jimmy Jax on the phone. I filed a police report on the stolen property that got taken (my camera) so we'll see what happens. Love you all...miss you all.... ttyl

YAY!!!

I'm back in! It must have been in error yesterday. WOOT! Come on sisters...let's talk turkey! Mmmm that sounds so yummy right now. A yogurt does not make a breakfast..but it does make fond memories. I remember little aiden and saige sharing my yogurt, so excited at the cabin. Two cuties!!

Found an old pic...remember??

It's my Friday

woot! I've had to reschedule my procedure to next wed due to my stupid period sneaking up on me. What's going on ladies?

Here again

First to post. I win. :-) Anyone doing anything fun today? I went shopping last night. Got a ton of yogurt and 60 calorie jello pudding. Mmmm. Oh and I got my diet cherry pepsi. I was wondering.. is Laurie ever going to send us, or post pictures of her new baby? I saw some on facebook yesterday. I want more!!

Hey there ladies!

Becky can't play on here this week. YAY...oops I mean..too bad! lol This means that my posts to myself should be ooooh so exciting. I've been without make up and shower for three days. This morning it was soooooo nice to get all ready for work. I am greatful for my job. Otherwise I'd be at home having to complain about something else. I've slacked on my dog walking, but have been doing good on the whole "not going to fast food". What's going on at your house/employment etc

Justin Goodrich!

I can not believe it is time for Justy to graduate! I am so looking forward to getting my picture of him in the mail. I just love your boys Donna just like my own! Justin always has a special place in my heart and I am truly amazed at the fine young man he has become! Please give him my love and tell him how proud of him that I am! I love the boys and miss them like crazy! Love you all
Aunt BB

I just got some awesome pictures in the mail....

Man, Donna, your family photo looks great! As well as the individual of Justy, he's such a handsome kid! I can't believe he's old enough to graduate, I'll always remember him as that little baby with the great hair in the footy pajamas. He was such a cute baby! How in the world did time fly so fast? I have the photos on my Fridge, thanks so much for sending the invite, I love those pictures! Tell Justy I love him and congratulations!

Morning my beautiful sisters

If I didn't already tell you, I got the results back from the biopsy. They say they only see "serious precancerous cells" and I would need to have the Leep procedure to remove that. Anyway.. I love you ladies. Mindy, mom might change the time we're coming up. She didn't know that I had Tuesday off. Donna...I sure do love you. Becky...eh..meh... regards! lol Now KEEP SENDING ME PICS OF BABY AarBear

Dallen's birthday party announcement

Just wanted to post Dallen's birthday announcement, his birthday isn't until June 21st, but most of his friends are school buddies, so I decide to do his birthday before then so he can invite his friends that live in other neighborhoods.

Hodge, here are some ideas for saving money with your meal. Here is the recipe Taco Soup
Buy your hamburger at Albertsons, it's on sale in the butcher block for 1.88 per pound.
Kraft Cheese $1.00 off Firefox Internet Explorer
Fritos coupon $1.00 off HERE
I would get your other cans of beans etc. at winco or Walmart.
There is a coupon here for sourcream.

Laurie...how are you??

The reset of the family... how's yours?

***Minni Hop Hop Criminal Minds spoiler****

You are so missing out on not having Criminal Minds! It was a freaky upsetting 2 part season finale IT WAS SO GOOD! Right up there with how good Medium has been! Don't know if you have heard anything about the finale but the very end has a masked armed gun man is laying in wait for Hodgner to get home and he said something like "you should have took the deal" then you hear Bang! I hope he is still around next season, I love that guy!

I'm going to fast for wee

tomorrow. Anyone in the family that can do that with me, it would be great! Wee, just know we love you so much. I'm just in tears! God bless you and your family!! I have your name in 2 temples so far. I sure do love you Laur! Tell Sean thanks for calling.

Shout out to WEE!!!

Love you Laurie... you're probably counting back from 100 right now and falling into a blissful sleep! I sure love you. I'm praying for you and your family...I'll call mom here in a few to find out how you're doing. Thanks for giving us a passcode to your inners. :-)

Crap fest

What a fun day. I get to only eat/drink/gum liquids. This includes Jello, Juice and broth. I also have to drink a laxative that will clean me out prior to surgery. I took it an hour ago. So far no action. Mom and Dad are on their way to Logan to visit Aunt Dee Dee. They will come here after, probably around 7. I told them to do that because I knew I would be dealing with the effects of this laxative all day and I knew that would not be quality time for them. I also had to shave my who ha. If I didn't they would have. Talk about gross and weird. Girls, I had to go in this morning to register and to do some lab tests. They asked me if I had a living Will. I also had to fill out an anastesia consent form that lists as the risks possible paralysis or death. Wow, I really wish I didn't have to butcher myself here and take these risks, but I have no choice. I have to do it. Please pray for me. I know you will. I keep remembering "Legs will be ok" everytime my mind messes with me and i get scared.

THIS IS IMPORTANT: If you want to call the Hospital to check on me after surgery the phone number is 801-268-7719 . They will not give out any information unless you have the secret pass code of 0314. Give them that number and then they can release the details to you. I will post again today after 3:00 to let you all know what time I am scheduled for surgery. They want me to call between 3-6:00 to find out. I will post it so you all know. I sure love you guys.

Hello Darlink

How's your day going??

Hi girls!

Well, my house is a nightmare! I spent all day yesterday either at church and then taking photos of Briggie for his birthday card invite. Say a prayer for him, all of his friends have been telling him "Go away Brigham, you don't belong here." These are the same friends he insists on inviting too his party. His four best friends that he's played with all year have recently had their birthday parties and purposely didn't invite Brig. So I'm really worried about this party. I'll post the invite as soon as it's ready, it has his picture on it and I'm going to get them printed at Walmart 1 hour.


Also, Dallen is getting baptised on July 11th, so save the date and try to make it! I would love to have anyone at all that could possibly make it. He's really excited about it.
How's your day going?

Bonny alert

surgery update

I met with the specialist today to discuss and schedule my surgery. I will be operated on on May 21 (next Thursday). This surgery is far more invasive than I thought. I will be in the Hospital for 5 days. They will actually have to sever the nerves running to my bladder. I will have to have a cathader in for two weeks. I will then have to use a tube to release my bladder until my nerves grow back in 6 weeks. I spoke with my ahole boss Bryce today who's response when I told him my Dr. wanted me out for the full six weeks was "I guess you'll have to check with Personnel". Apparently the days of "don't worry, we will handle everything" are gone. Please keep my in your prayers where my work is concerned and of course with the surgery. I can't drive for 3 weeks following the surgery. It is a pretty major thing. He is leaving in my ovaries. He said that the type of cancer I have does not spread to the ovaries. I would have no greater risk of ovarian cancer than anyone else. He said that way I would not need hormone therapy and I would be able to continue to breast feed my baby. Wow, I wish this were all a dream. I am so grateful however that I am able to do something to save my life, that I actually do have a choice. I am so greatful God gave me that choice and this beautiful miracle baby.
Love you!
Laurie

I either have a

mosquito or an itchy spider bite. The other day at work, I went to the bathroom, go to sit down "take a load off" and see a cricket right in front of me. I fended it off with the trash can...but I was itchy the rest of the day!! :-(

Today is going to be challenging

I decided to smile to everyone I see and say hi. We'll see how this goes! :-) Oh and I woke up with a sore throat :-( Hope it's allergies. my pups are still going potty on the pad...and I've got a new pair of pants on today. Still haven't gone to fast food. This will be a week and a half. (Decided to do it because I was spending ridiculous money every day) Anyway Mindy I called you last night because my show (Medium) cut off at the end when that lady saw that the guy was arrested. What happened after that? Beck, how did little one sleep last night. Donna, you still comin up?? Laur.. you're still in my prayers. You've never had surgery have you?

Good News!

Thank you all for your prayers. You probably all know, My MRI showed that the cancer has not spread and is localized to the cervix alone. Only a radical hysterectomy is needed, no radiation or chemo. Of all of the scenarios this is the best. I am so grateful. I go in on Wednesday to consult with the specialist and schedule the surgery. Hopefully it can be fast tracked. I love you guys! I will have to try that recipe Mindy. You guys crack me up. I love you all.
Laurie

Hi Sisters!

Just wanted to say a belated happy mother's day to everyone. I ended being at church from 1:00 til 4:00, then we had dinner at my mother in laws from 4:00 til about 7:30, so I missed calling you all. :( Anyways, I wanted to post a recipe I found that I thought looks yummy, I'm going to cook it for my meal for the families tomorrow night. What do you think?

Here's the link. And I will leave the jalapenos out this time HA!

Recipe

Family Fast for Wee

We are going to have a family fast for Laurie tomorrow. She's supposed to get her results on Monday, let us know how it goes O.K. Wee. Love you and thinking about you!

Laurie Update

Talked with Laurie yesterday and she spent an hour and a half in an MRI, the results will show how far it's spread. I'm sitting here kicking myself right now as I'm writing this, I forgot to fast yesterday!! Becky did you or anyone else? When should we do our fast for Wee, today or tomorrow? Anyways, they said the cancer they removed when she gave birth was about the size of cadburry egg. Wee, you are in my prayers today and I'll plan to fast tomorrow for you.

Today I got a good deal at Albertsons. When I first went up without my preferred savings my total was 139.00. After my preferred savings it was 70.00, I got it down to 16.89 with using my coupons. I got:
16 boxes of Capri Suns (which we've hidden from the kids, they would have them all drank by the end of the week, were saving them for soccer games, lunches etc.) I used 1.00 off coupons so saved 16.00
6 bottles of Kraft barbeque sauce these were free after my .75 coupon
2 Johnson and Johnson baby bubble bath and wash
3 Johnson and Johnson Cucumber and Melon baby wash
1 J and J shampoo ( I had 2.00 off coupons for all 5 of these)
2 bandaids (I had a 3.00 off 2 coupon)
3 Visine ac (I had 3 3.00 off coupons)
6 boxes of mac and cheese
2 jars of Ragu mexican cheese sauce (had free coupons for these)

I paid with a 10.00 on your next shopping order coupon, a $5/off 30.00 Albertsons coupon and the total was $16.89. But wait! Becky loves it when I say that. I got $15.00 back to use on my next shopping order! So really I got all of that for $1.89 after coupons!!!! Really cool huh?? I got 2.00 back from buying 6 boxes of mac and cheese (it's the magic number of boxes), 3.00 for buying 6 bottles fo kraft barbeque sauce, and 10.00 for the buying $30.00 before coupons of the visine, bandaids, and J and J stuff. I think I like this stuff so much because it's like a strategy game and man it takes alot of thinking and planning!

Love you my sisters!

Shout out to Donny May

Ok you have to make sure you hear the news that the courts worked Mickey in and he signed over his rights to Aaron he even signed a paper saying he is willing to go thru lawyers and give his medical history thru our lawyers if we need it!!! YAY our adoption will be finalized in front of the judge on June 10th! I have tried to call you many times girl and leave messages for you to call me back, not sure if you lost my phone #. Plus my sleep hours are out of whack with little Aaron having colic. When Dale gets home from work I go to bed till he wakes me up at 12 am then I am up all night with Aaron! Hope you are having a great time with Mom Dad and Laurie... we all wish we were there! Love you!

Laurie!! Good luck at the MRI

I sure do love you! Give mom and Dad a hug for me!!

To the rest of you all... regards... (still ticked at Becky for my place in the calling order)

Any Laurie Updates?

Just thinking about you Wee, I talked to mom and Wee and they said Laurie is getting an MRI on Friday, to see how far it's spread? Is that what it's for? Also, they will probably do a hysterectomy. I love you so much Wee Wee, I've been thinking about you every minute today. Glad Mom and Dad are there for you, and hoping you and your family are alright. Tell the girls Aunt Mindy loves them so much!

Talked to Laurie

and mom and dad. It feels like everything is going to go right. I'm still praying for Laurie.. Laur... or anyone...did you see the last Medium? FANTASTIC> If you didn't see it. Watch it on Hulu. Woohoo! Love you girls. No one call Mindy cause she's running around the house huffin and puffin her way to a size 2.. :-) Decky and Bale.. have fun today! Donna... we miss you too. Glad you're able to be with Laurie mom and dad too!!

Mom called

She and dad are headed to Lauries tomorrow morning. Should be there around noon. At 4:30 they have a Dr's appt to kind of spearhead what's happening and the plan of action. They should know more info after this. Laurie...our prayers are with you. Mom and Dad...Take care of her! :-(

Just talked to Dad....

We need a family fast for our beautiful sister Wee. She found out today that the lumps were cancerous. Laurie, I can't find my cell phone to call you, but I want you to know that dad seemed so peaceful about it all, it gave me some comfort. We will do all we can to help you, and you will be in my prayers daily. I love you so much my sweet sister and I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this. You are the sweetest little mama out there and I know the Lord will look after you and you know daddy will be there in a heartbeat to give you a blessing and I'll do all I can to help you too. I love you from the depths of my soul and want you to know how much I look up too you and admire your spirtual strength, lean on it. The Lord can hold you by the hand and I know he can heal you. You're an angel, I'm going to try and find my cell phone. I love you guys and your sweet girls.
Mindy

This is the type of crap I have to put up with, email from Kerri, I am so sick of this! Can't wait till this is over so I can put her in her place :(

Guess what Sav. told John. I can buy things like clothes, formula.......for Aaron. Becky is just raising him for me. John said NO! That is Becky baby! Not yours! Dale & Becky are raising THEIR baby. He said I made it perfectly clear to her that is the way it is. She is just not comprehending all of this. I think it is the only way she went through it so smoothly because she really doesn't know what she has really done. Good thing for the rest of us though huh?

John and I and I think you too will be so excited when this adoption will finally take place. Poor Aaron has been in limbo for almost 3 months now. We would like to be there if we can. I think it will help us with closure too. Besides the fact of major celebration little Aaron Joshua HOCK.

How are the mom and kids

with the new baby in da house?? How much fun!! I sure miss you guys. I love you too!!! You're all the best. I'm so tired at work today. :-( lol Becky, is little man, still making it through the night without waking up?

Welcome to the family Victoria Ann Sullivan!!!

Much love and kisses...prayers and thoughts to Laurie and family!!! Here she is...

Count down too new niece Victoria!

Laurie's in the hospital, I called her a bit ago and she is dilated to around a 4, water is broke and epidural is in. They found a lump in her cervix that could impede her progress, so keep her in your prayers! We love you Wee!

Hodge, where are you?

Where's the daily Hodgie post? You feeling alright? Brig comes home today, I'm looking forward too it. I really don't like the idea of my husband alone in Las Vegas, it's not that I don't trust him, it's that I really think Las Vegas caters to cheaters and everything despicable in the world. Larraine is teaching Sarah's class at school while her teacher is on maternity leave. Her original teacher has been so hard to deal with and Sarah has never gotten such bad grades, but with Larraine, she is now getting all A's, a couple of them being A-. I'm so proud of her, and it's so nice that she has a good teacher. I need to make sure none of my other kids get this teacher next year.

Congrats Laurie!

A new niece in just 2 days, yay!!! I'm so happy your having your little so soon, what are you going to name her? So happy for you! Brig comes home tomorrow. Jaxen has the flu and I'm worried about him. He's got a fever and a cough, and Laramie checked him for an ear infection today and he didn't have one. UGH, I hate to worry about him, wish there wasn't a nasty flu going around. What's up with you all?

Ladies

Good martigan to you... Buenos Diaz :-) How did everything go last night for you Mindy? I guess it's just you me beck and jim are the ones who get to be locked in the cabin for a few days! ;-) Laur, sorry it didnt work out for you. Donna same thing. (but I do feel like a little bit of a ghost writer...how come you never post anything? :-( )

Going to work early today. Have a teeth cleaning and a gyno appt. Should be exciting! Love you all.

New pics of Aaron... Jaxen's were darling Mindy he looks just like you!

Mindy

Did you survive last night?? (You too laur) Anything new going on? Mindy that picture of jaxen is really cute. Donna, I'll give you a shout out and say I love you! Call me sometime. Becky...what's new with little aaron? Can we get a picture please?

A little Jaxy cuteness!

It's been a while since I posted Jaxen pictures, I took these today he's almost got 6 teeth now! I was going to take some of all the kids tonight, but Saige fell off of the clubhouse Brigham is building, quite a fall. She hit her head and threw up, she had a headache for a little while but seems to be doing better now. Poor thing. Her pupils look fine and her headache is gone now, so I don't think it's too serious. Laramie isn't around to question, what would you all do at this point?

Taking out an add in the Idaho Falls paper... ATTEN all robers and scarey people Mindy is home by alone!

Love you Mindy good luck with the 7 kids on your own! I will be saying a prayer for you :)

Little things make me so happy!

Got to brag a little bit! Today I bought
2 bags of Hershey Kisses (2.00 off coupon)
6 boxes of Ritz Crackers (3 1.00 off coupons)
3 Betty Crocker Frostings (3 .55 cent off coupons)
5 Bisquick (5 .60 off coupons)
4 Kelloggs fruit Rollups (no coupons)
4 bags of Kelloggs cookies (no coupons)
2 boxes of Frosted Mini Wheats (no coupons)
1 Gerber Sippy cup (cost 5.00, no coupons)
3 Green Giant bags of Frozen steamable vegetables (no coupons)
6 cans of Old El paso Refried beans (no coupons)
1 box of Jello Pudding
Total before coupons was 73.00
I had 2 10% off Albertsons store coupons
and a save $10.00 off of your next shopping order
So total after coupons and saving was $33.55 cents

I bought 37 items and 3.03 was tax so essentially I paid .90 cents an item! But wait, it gets better! After I paid I got a coupon for 2 free movie tickets, I went online and registered and printed them all ready, my local theater takes them and Brig and I are going on a date tonight anyways, so that saved us $24.00 and I got another Coupon for 3.00 off of my next order of meat at Albertsons, so I came away with paying essetially $7.00 for all that food!!!! Coupons ROCK!!!!

Brig only got a 1% raise last year and they put a raise increase freeze on him this year and he is already being paid WAY less then he should be. The Human Resources person there at work realizes this and has promised to make sure he got up to par with what he should be paid, but with the economy where it's at those promises are out the window, so I feel really really grateful that Heavenly Father has helped me find ways to save our family money on our biggest expense, food! I love you guys and miss you all terribly!
Mindge

Pizza Casserole

Just wanting to know what sauce you guys use for Pizza Casserole? I only made it once and it sucked. Just thinking it might be a good meal to feed four families, easy peasy. Bueller?

House is clean, FINALLY!

I kicked it in gear yesterday and got my house clean for the appraiser. He came through, looked through everything! Closets (Which were messy!), etc. and even took pictures. We are getting a lower interest rate on our home to lower our monthly cost. I'm so tired, but proud of myself for getting it done and find myself wanting to keep it up. It looks so nice when it's clean. I'll let you all know what it appraises for. We bought it for 180,000, I wonder if it will be low because of the economy and because the way the kids have been hard on it. The kids didn't practice there piano, or do their homework, but they helped me clean. Priorities folks, feeling a little guilty about that. Now it's 11:30 a.m. and I'm still wired, it's hard to stop when I've been in go mode all day.

Anyone want to come stay with me this next week? Brig is going out of town and I don't want to have to make anymore false calls to 911! Love you girls,

Mindy

Woot! It's my Friday ladies

Becky, how are those little chubba bubba leggies of Aarons doing? (the part with the bandaids)

Mindy, is Sara still telling everyone it's her Birthday?

Laurie...how goes the giney..still gaping? lol (just givin you a heard time)

Donna...heard through the grape vine that you're coming up for Memorial Day weekend. Any specific days?


Love you all beeootches.. :-)

TODAY MOM AND DAD

are having an anniversary. ...remember to call them TODAY.. :-) Thanks. or as Becky likes to say it "Touche' " lol

HELLO

ouday ouya ovelay emay??

Hey girls!

How's my sister's today?? Anything new going on with any of your? I have been busy this morning, already did some laundry, cleaned my kitchen, swept the floors, and cleaned the living room and formal. I also gave the kids a bath and got dinner in the crock pot. If only every morning could be this productive, it feels good! I ran yesterday for 35 minutes, it was hard but I felt good afterwards. I ran around my house, I made a path in my living room around my island and back and just ran around in circles while watching old DVR episodes of the biggest loser. Than I ruined it all by eating 5 oreos :P. Why oh why do I have such a BIG sweet tooth??

HELP I need sombody HELP not just anybody

Ok, Here I sit at work...wishing that I had a donut...mmmmm. However i had some cinnamon apple paste..er... oat meal. I smell very pretty though. You can't believe traffic on the way here in the morning. It's like no one is on the streets...so you get every light in your favor. VEDDY NICE!!! Anyone do anything fun this weekend?

Happy Saturday!

Hi girls, just sitting here for a minute to write to you all. Great news! We got our washer fixed, so after 12 days of dirty piled up laundry, it's clean. Pants for everyone!!!! man, I feel super grateful for a washing machine today. Also we got our land line again, so girls who are on T-mobile my new free to you T-mobile phone number is 208-346-0772. Becky, I'm going to put your photos on your jump drive and mail them too you today. Sorry for taking forever. Hodge, who are you calling boring? Wee, so happy for you that you only have 1 week 6 days left! Donna May, I need to call you, I've been waiting for a weekend, since I always forget to make phone calls when I'm getting my kids down at night. I love you all so much. Have a great day my sisters!

Hellooooooooo...la lal aaaaa

Reference "Jerry Seinfeld" HELLLLLOOOOOOOOOOO... How is everyone today? I was just thinking of the episode of Seinfeld with George.. Saying he had a place in the hamptons. "From here...we go on foot" lololol Don't know if anyone remembers that episode, but it totally cracks me up! Sounds like something I would do. Anyway... Does anyone watch CSI? Interesting episode last night. Becky...I'm coming over here shortly. Love you

hmmmm...

I've grabbed the paddles capt'n...this blog is officially dead! :-)