Family Night!

Last night was family night and what an exciting night it was. Elaina was climbing up to our computer, like she has done a million times before. This time she was digging for something in the desk drawer and then the drawer collapsed taking Elaina down with it. Elaina cut her cheek pretty good so we took her to the urgent care center.

Elaina didn't cry too much when she got hurt and was having a great time playing in the waiting room, but when it came to the stitches it was a different story. So that she couldn't move too much the doctor wrapped her mummy style in a sheet and then I layed across Elaina's bottom half and Adam layed cross her chest and had his hand on Elaina's head so she couldn't move it. There was also a nurse holding down Elaina's head and then the doctor. Elaina's cheek was numbed before the stitches, but it was done by a shot so it was pretty dramatic for her. Elaina had a hard time during the interior stitches. At one point Adam started singing "Popcorn Popping" to Elaina and she stopped crying until the song was over. Luckily, I had a bottle and was allowed to give it to Elaina while she was getting put back together. The bottle got Elaina to sleep right in time for the exterior shots to start. She slept through that part.She ended up getting a few internal stitches, I wasn't watching so am not sure how many, and then got 6 exterior stitches.

Poor baby girl. She was so brave through it all, so was Adam, thank goodness. I wasn't quite so brave; it was really hard seeing Elaina like that. Today she is still pretty swollen on her left cheek but I don't think she's in pain. She also has a cut on her forehead and two scratches by her left eye. We are so lucky that her injuries weren't worse. She's still the prettiest little girl in the world and the doctor doesn't think it will scar.

Elaina's face was numb the rest of the night. This is her saying "cheese" for the camera with only half her mouth working.

Here's our sleeping beauty. She went down for bed really easy last night.

Adam Joined the Utah National Guard

Our family right before Adam swore in.

Adam joined the Utah National Guard today! He signed up for the next 6 years. He is going to be in Military Intelligence as an Officer.

Adam approached me with the idea a while ago and I immediately shut it down. It's something he's wanted to do for a long time and when we started looking at prospective jobs in his desired career path they all wanted military experience. So, after researching it out, praying, fasting and going to the temple with whether or not this was the right direction for our family, I was blessed pretty quickly with the reassurance that this choice would be okay for our family. Being reassured that the military was the right path for our family didn't make the decision easier for me, because in the next few months Adam will spend a lot of time away from our family. It makes me sad to think about everything he will miss out on with Elaina and now with our baby on the way, but I feel good about our decision and know that the distance will only make us stronger.

It has now been over 15 weeks since our decision. In that time Adam has been doing paper work, physicals and everything else nessesary to get us to today when he can be sworn in. I'm so proud of Adam. He is a great father, husband and provider. Adam will serve our country well. I'm proud of the decisions he's made for our family. I know that there is a chance that Adam could be deployed but I don't think about that. I will deal with it when it might come.

As for now Adam is leaving for Basic Training in Georgia April 27th and will return home July 6th. Right in time for our baby's due date of July 15th. We like to be on our toes and do things the hard way in our family. I'm sure everything will work out just fine. It's an exciting time for our family.

Adam swearing in.

Elaina's Going to be a Big Sister!!!

Elaina's going to be a big sister! I am pregnant and due July 15th. It seems so far away, but I know it will sneak up on us soon enough. We are so exciting to be adding to our family. I have already heard the heart beat and felt the baby kick. Elaina was a night owl when I was pregnant with her; this baby likes to play in the morning. Everything is right on track and looking great. My morning sickness wasn't too bad, but even still, I am greatful that it is over. Exciting times for our family!