LUCKY????

NASTY, I know!

This is what happened to my baby about 18 hours before we left for Florida. Karlee and Cannon were both sitting on the table looking at pictures with Steve and I when Karlee placed her arm behind her to lean back and found out their was no more table behind her and she tumbled to the floor. At 8pm on Monday, we rushed Karlee to the hospital. The whole ride to the hospital she sat next to her dad as tough as can be. She didn't cry the entire time! She was so brave. I was more of a wreck then her. I just keep saying "why did this have to happen today?" We knew she broke both her radius and ulna but luckily is was a clean snap and wasn't displaced. By that I mean, the outer layer of the bone was still attached. She first started crying when the doctor gave her a shot for conscious sedation to set her arm back in place. It was really sad watching them reduce her arm but we knew she was in good care. We ended up getting home from the hospital about 1am and I stayed up packing for Florida in hopes that we would still be able to make our flight at 3pm. The next day we woke up bright and early and made a million phone calls trying to find an orthopedic that was willing to see her that day. Finally around 10am we had an appointment and to our surprise they now make waterproof casts. So we gladly paid the extra money to get a PINK waterproof cast. We were so grateful to the doctor who understood our situation and got her in immediately. In the end, we got Karlee put back together and made our flight out of Detroit. Now we are just playing in the rain having a great time in Disney World.

1st soccer game

Cannon started playing soccer this month. Yesterday was his first game. He was really nervous about it at first, but once he started playing he realized how fun it was.

Cannon had a great time and was excited about kicking in two goals for the team. It was really fun watching the kids play. Some of the kids on the team kicked a goal for the other team. It was pretty funny because they were happy to have kicked the ball. It didn't matter to them what direction it went!

do opposites really attract?

I saw this on a friends blog and thought it would be fun to do.

How similar/different are you and your spouse?

We both:
1. are the tallest in our family. He is the tallest boy and I am the tallest girl.
2. born with LOTs of BLACK hair
3. graduated the same year and went to the same high school.
4. LOVE to snowmobile and would do it year around if we could.
5. Love to listen to our music LOUD, in the house, in the car, while exercising, etc.
6. listen to the same kind of music, lots of old, new, rock, R & B, pop, you name it.
7. attended ISU at some point in time
8. love coming from a small town and want to raise our kids in a small town if career permits.
9. are intrigued by the medical field.
10. watch Law & Order all of the time.
11. Eat chocolate and love it.
12. Drink way to much diet pop
13. think our families are awesome and feel we got lucky marrying into such great families.
14. nickname our kids. Cannon is Yacob, Giant, Canni, Jacob, or Fart smeller. Karlee is midge, midget, kar-mar, or nasty.
15. can't stand guys to where daisy duke shorts or flannel shirts with the sleeves ripped off.
16. are VERY sarcastic!
17. have a brother named Dave.
18. suffer from a type of road rage
19. are stubborn with a bit of a temper.
20. look like our dad's.
21. LOVE each other and know we would do anything for one another.

How we are different?
1. Steve loves fried food, I don't.
2. he likes to stay up late, I can't
3. he can remember word for word an argument from last month!
4. he likes cheese on everything, for me, just a sandwich
5. Steve loves going to the movies, I just prefer to watch it on my couch with my pj's on.
6. I love cereal, especially for an evening snack, Steve, never eats cereal.
7. Steve had dark brown hair growing up, I was Blonde.
8. I love a clean house, Steve doesn't get the same excitement that I do from a clean house.
9. I don't like playing computer games, Steve can't get enough computer games.
10. He loves watching golf, I can't stand it.
11. He is the biggest tease. He tickles, pinches, pokes, throws pillows at your feet, can't stop buggin.
12. he likes the covers un-tucked, I have to have mine tucked in.
13. I love to run, he only runs because he thinks he is getting fat.
14. He will try any type of food, I just stick to what I know.
15. He has no fear, I'm scared of everything.
16. I love tons of veggies for dinner, he likes veggies, just one, not all at the same time.
17. he is always hot, I'm always freezing
18. I'm not very competitive, Steve is VERY competitive.
19. I love reality TV shows, he can't stand them.
20. Steve is very black and white, I'm gray!
21. Steve doesn't like to use the words: always, or never. But I ALWAYS use them!

Happy 6th Birthday!

Cannon turned 6 yrs old this month. His actual birthday was Sat. April 11th. We had lots of surprises. 1st Papa Steve and Grandma Tammy flew in the night before so Cannon was so excited and wanted to stay up late and show them all of his things. Karlee wouldn't let them get far either. She begged them to hold her, and she kept kissing Papa Steve saying "YUMMM, Delicious kisses." (yeah, we need to work on that!)

Saturday for Cannon's birthday he requested red waffles and bacon. We played in the morning and partied in the afternoon and evening. For his birthday we had an Easter egg hunt and a pinata, a Venom cake and ice cream. After all of his friends left he asked Papa Steve to take him to Famous Dave's so he could eat ribs.

( I think I gained 5 lbs just in one day)

Sunday was Easter and the kids had another egg hunt. The kids were so excited to play with Grandma Tammy and Papa Steve they didn't have time to sleep much. We played at the park, went to the Henry Ford Museum, built forts and shopped.

Cannon didn't ever seem to run out of energy.

Poor Karlee couldn't keep up.

Thanks for the great time Grandma Tammy and Papa Steve! We can't wait to see you in May!

About a month ago I had a surprise baby shower scheduled for Skye, but baby Aliza decided that was the day she was ready to be born. So on Thursday we had the shower. (Skye's actual due date). It was a lot of fun seeing Aliza and all of her new things. Skye will have fun with all of the "PINK" she now has for her baby girl.

Karlee had lots of fun this week and started it out by deciding to cut her own hair. She was a good girl and came downstairs and told me " I threw it in the garbage." That's when I looked at her and it dawned on me ........."what she threw in the garbage." I took her upstairs to tell her how naughty it was and she had to go in time out while I hid the scissors AGAIN. I couldn't help but laugh because after a while when the sobbing faded she said "Mommy, I a naughty grill."
The next day I attempted to fix her bangs the best I could. She has lots more bangs now, and it doesn't look as bad.

I have been really busy lately and haven't spend enough time in front of the computer. I know, that is just an excuse but that's what I'm sticking too. Anyways here is another recap of all of our events over the last month.

-----Steve started and finished another rotation in urology and absolutely loved it. He had long hours, but he always came home happy. He says urology is probably what he will end up doing if everything works out getting into a residency. Monday he started another rotation in family practice and he still isn't a fan, and already excited to be done with it.

-----As you have all heard, Skye had her baby (yes, I'm using her excuse for me being a slacker)She has cute little baby girl that I've haven't been able to see very much because my kids or I have been sick.

-----My life went on hold the first day I decided to read Twilight, yes I have to apologize to those who encouraged me to read them, and I didn't, because I had no idea what the books would be like and once I found out, I couldn't stop myself. In ten days I read all four books and loved every bit. Sad to say, but I even went online and read Edward's version called Midnight Sun that hasn't been published yet. So now I encourage those who haven't read the books to read them. Oh ya, the movie was great too. BIG FAN!

-----This last month I was also released from my church calling as the youth Sunday School teacher and given another one that has really been overwhelming and has took a lot more time than I was used too. But I love it and am very excited about it.

-----The weather in Michigan is starting to feel a little bit warmer so we have tried to spend more time outside. Both of the kids have been able to ride there bikes a couple of times and go to the park. We can't wait for summer to come!

thank you averee!

(Averee & Karlee)

While we were at the cabin back in Idaho, Karlee decided that she could go to the bathroom in the potty. After seeing Averee do it, she just decided that she could it. We've only had a few accidents but it has been so nice not having to change any poopie bums. This happened at the perfect time and now I won't have to buy any more diapers for Karlee. She was by far the easiest to train, but I can't say that I trained her because Karlee just started telling me she wanted to go. So thank you Averee for training Karlee. Your a sweetheart and we miss you guys.

# 3

Cannon and Karlee are getting excited for a new baby brother or sister.

Karlee thinks we should name him/her Baby Jesus. We are thinking of others but Karlee keeps going back to that one.

In a week we should know what we are having. Steve is hoping for a boy and I don't care, just want them to be healthy.