Interesting facts

So, at dinner last night Adam and I were talking about various things when I realized something. My mom was MY age when I got married. She was barely 35 when her 19 year old daughter was married. Crazy! My dad a mere 36. Don't we all look so young?

That's cause we were. (And why does she look so much younger at 35 than I do?) Want to know something even crazier??? She became a grandma that same year! (not me...My sister had Kelsey that October). I'm having a hard time sending my oldest to jr. high and my mom was marrying off her oldest child at my age. Can you even imagine?

Owen and build-a-bear

We received a coupon in the mail for a free animal at build-a-bear. Since all the other kids have gone and because his birthday is next Saturday I decided to let him use it.

He got a dog and named it Iron Man. Weird but whatever. He wanted to name it Owen but I said no. He also threw a fit because I wouldn't buy him candy that cost $3.50. Remind me to never take him to the mall again.

The Summer of Survival continues...

This week was an interesting week. Well, in all truth, every week is an interesting week at the Harris house. We just seemed to be a little busier this week.

*Sunday- I ran downstairs to get something from the storage room when I stepped on a nail (it was in some baseboard Adam removed that he needs to put back up). As I stood there bleeding I looked over to find two 2 liter bottles of root beer spilled with a third half empty. As I was cleaning that up I also found an emptied bottle of red Gatorade.

*Tuesday- I came home from running errands to find Ian's entire bottle of seizure medication empty. Not knowing whether or not he drank it or spilled it I called poison control who then sent me to the emergency room. He was fine.

*Wednesday- I woke up to an awful pain in my foot. I figured I had injured it in my previous nights run. Later took Ian to his psychologist appointment where I was lectured for not having more structure in my home and for not taking time for myself ( I felt like I was at a therapy appointment for ME!). Then rushed home for a Relief Society Meeting.

*Thursday- Spent all day running around Baptism and birthday party invitations. Then waited up until 1 am for Matthais to come home from watching the meteor shower.

*Friday- Had an interesting date night with my handsome hubby at the Salt lake Arts Center.

A little culture mixed with recreational activity? It was defiantly something different.

Saturday (today)- Woke up and headed out for a run with Kinna. Made it 2 miles before the pain in my foot was back...big time. Now, I can barely walk. Really, really sucks! Later that morning Ian started acting very, very strange...turns out he was having a seizure. I left with Millie and Owen for a planned date at the mall and Ian had another seizure while we were gone. Thank goodness for my mother-in-law who came and sat with him until I got home. Oh great, He just threw up again... Oatmeal from breakfast...does it really take that long to digest? Now he's scarfing down pizza...I'm not a good throw up mom...hope he keeps it down. Funny thing, I was just telling Kinna this morning how thankful I am his seizures are under control. Did I mention my foot hurts? Really, really, bad.

Next week is just as crazy. There are 2 birthdays, 1 birthday party, merit badge classes, a ward FHE in my back yard, reminders to deliver, invitations to address and mail, a Relief society activity, a young men's activity, a primary activity, another date night with hubby and I'm sure lots and lots of messes. Summer is winding down and I can't wait to feel the sweet relief of school starting. Mocking Jay comes out August 24th and I plan on spending the first day of school reading and enjoying the sweet peace that only school can bring.

"I testify to you that our promised blessings are beyond measure. Though the storm clouds may gather, though the rains may pour down upon us, our knowledge of the gospel and our love of our Heavenly Father and of our Savior will comfort and sustain us and bring joy to our hearts as we walk uprightly and keep the commandments. There will be nothing in this world that can defeat us."




--Thomas S. Monson, "Be of Good Cheer", Ensign, May 2009, 89–92

Word to the wise

If you go to the gym at night you should always come home and shower...even if you think you didn't get too sweaty. You never know when you might spend the next day at the ER stinky and sweaty and feeling extremely self conscience.

Lagoon-Family day

I've decided that Lagoon is much more fun with the kids. Even though Ian did have a few melt downs we had so much fun at Lagoon on Thursday. Here is everyone when we first got on Rattlesnake Rapids

Here is everyone after!

Millie was much braver than I was at her age. She went with me on the Fire dragon, the Spider, the Tidal wave, the Wild mouse, Jet star 2, and the Bat. I was so surprised! Next year I'm taking her on Wicked!

August Storms

I woke up this morning to one of the most amazing summer storms ever. Lightening and thunder filled the sky with light and sound. I watched in awe in the quietness of 5 am at mother nature's fury. The storm let up and we had blue sky for awhile. Then it started to rain again...

It rained a little on and off all day and then it started to HAIL! I came outside this evening to Ollie out and saw this...

Our storm drain was clogged and all that water had to go somewhere!
Poor Adam had to clean them out...

It's still raining and it's so beautiful! I just love a good summer storm!