MORE SWIMMING - Mitch's family

On the 25th of February we went to the Pool and had some fun with Mitch, Brittany, Addilynn, Embree, Michael, Steven and myself.  It was good fun and Mitch and Michael did a lot of working out!

Peyton spends a week with us

On February 17th we went to Utah to celebrate Addyson's birthday (once again) and pick up Peyton while the Stoddard family went to Disney Land.
February 18th - Drove home from Utah (Peyton screamed the whole time). Arrived about 8:00 pm.
February 19th - Went to Mitch's to wish him a Happy Birthday.
February 20th - No School (Went to dentist and cleaned house)
February 21st - February 24th -Peyton was sick (Fever, throwing up (A LOT) and skin rash).
February 24th - Drove Peyton half way home (meet Michelle and Kyle in Plymouth, Utah)

I planned to get a lot of pictures of Peyton, but it didn't work out with her sick and all.

Celebrating Addyson's and Adilynn's Birthdays (2 years old)

We went swimming for Addyson's birthday on Saturday the 4th of February.  It was really fun.  We even had the pool all to ourselves.  
Kyle, Michelle, Brayden, Addyson, Peyton, Michael, Aleesha, Grandma Harrison, Grandpa Harrison, Steven and I spent 2 hours in the pool, kiddie pool and hot tub!

 On Sunday we spent the afternoon at Mitch and Brittany's home.  Embree was blessed and we celebrated both Addyson's and Adilynn's Birthdays.

Christmas 2011 - Family Time

 Dec. 24th 

• Family get together at Grandma and Grandpa Harrisons.
• Soup and Scones
• White Elephant gifts.

 Dec. 25th 

• Christmas morning at Grandma and Grandpa Woolf's home.
• Church, Ham Lunch,  Noodle/Chicken Dinner.

 Dec. 26th -  Movies. 

• Morning (girls went to Mission Impossible 3) guys watched kids
• Afternoon (guys went to Mission Impossible 3) girls watched kids while Grandma and Brayden went to Arthur's Christmas.
• Evening (couples and Michael went to Sherlock Holmes 2) while Grandma and Grandpa watched the kids.

Welcome Embree Noelle Woolf

CONGRATULATIONS MITCH AND BRITTANY!

Welcome to:
Embree Noelle Woolf

12-13-11 12:42 pm
5 lbs 15 oz 18 1/2 inches

Peyton's Blessing 12/11/2011

Michelle decided to wait for Michael to get home to have Peyton blessed.  It was great having my sons and husband together to bless Peyton.  Kyle and Michelle are wonderful parents and she is so lucky to be born into such a great home.  We were also able to get a 4 generation picture.

Michael Home from Mission 12/07/11

 Michael arrived home at 5:30 pm on the 7th day of December, 2011.  It is so good to have him home.  He arrived to 3 new nieces and one shortly on the way. 

April - sick

April has Cushing's Disease (diagnosed 11/2011)
Medication available on the 23rd of November. Hopefully it helps the symptoms (see below). Probably a tumor in the pituitary. Tests and medication are very expensive.

I like this explanation on the web: "Dogs gain weight, lose hair, urinate in the house, and make owners begin to prematurely consider euthanasia. Yet Cushing's disease is treatable and that treatment can result in a longer, more comfortable life for the dog and its owner". NO votes on this one. More symptoms below from vet site.

The most common symptoms include:
• increased/excessive water consumption (polydipsia)
• increased/excessive urination (polyuria)
• urinary accidents in previously housetrained dogs
• increased/excessive appetite (polyphagia)
• appearance of food stealing/guarding, begging, trash dumping, etc.
• sagging, bloated, pot-bellied appearance
• weight gain or its appearance, due to fat redistribution
• loss of muscle mass, giving the appearance of weight loss
• bony, skull-like appearance of head
• exercise intolerance, lethargy, general or hind-leg weakness
• new reluctance to jump on furniture or people
• excess panting, seeking cool surfaces to rest on
• symmetrically thinning hair or baldness (alopecia) on torso
• slow regrowth of hair after clipping
• thin, wrinkled, fragile, and/or darkly pigmented skin
• easily damaged/bruised skin that heals slowly
• hard, calcified lumps in the skin (calcinosis cutis)
• susceptibility to infections (especially skin and urinary)
• diabetes, pancreatitis, seizures

Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree - in Oct?