Came to Life!

Frosty came to life in our front yard today!!! It was so fun while I was doing the dreaded Saturday house work to look out the window and see the boys making a snowman. The snow was perfect for packing and putting together a snowman. (At least what I could see from the porch!!!) Kirby was such a good sport and showed the kids a great time today. It's funny when you put that carrot nose and broccoli eyes and mouth on how he really seems to come to life! :)

Lacey

Lacey fell asleep in her high chair at lunch. I couldn't believe it!

She loves helping unload the dishwasher. Did you know bowls can turn into chairs?!

Can I just say Lacey is always busy but a very happy little girl. She does really silly things and it makes you wonder what is going through that little head of hers. She is just shy of being 18 months old. I can't believe how babies grow. I will be taking her to nursery before I know it!!!

I'm not sure I'm ready for that!

Halloween

Rusty is Ben Ten, Lacey is a Love Bug, and Bryce is a Ninja.

Cousins.

It was a great time finding costumes this year because we totally let the boys pick out their own. Since their getting older they don't need much persuasion. Lacey on the other hand had a little help from mom. We were able to spend the night before Halloween at grandma DeAnn's. We had dinner together and all got to carve a pumpkin to take home. It was so fun the kids loved it. Halloween night we did the famous trunk or treat and went to the grandparents houses and then headed to grandma Debbie's for another yummy dinner and a lot of cousin fun. What could be better to do on Halloween then P.a.r.t.y.!!!

Birthday Boy~

The not so original Birthday cake!

Make a wish, buddy!

Hungry boys!

Bryce's favorite gift was Pokemon Cards. He sleeps with them! :)

What a crew. Bryce has great friends I adore them.

Bryce is 6! It is no fair. I just want to pause life right now. The day was kinda crazy. Bryce told all of his friends he was having a birthday party but he didn't clue in his mom until the night before. So we threw together a little birthday bash with BOYS only!!!

There was presents, pizza, pop, birthday cake, and a lot of playing! Does that make a party? Bryce was so happy and loved having his special day. Happy Birthday Bryce! I can't believe your 6!

Mrs. Lucia and Bryce.

Bryce got to tell all about himself to his class. We had a great time making his poster that explained Bryce. He loves kindergarten and all the fun that goes with it.

Favorite things were:

* Family

* Camping

* 4-wheeling

* Color-blue

* Iron man

* Macaroni and cheese

* Bears

* KitKat

Farewell Grandma

My Grandma Kingsford passed away in October. We all miss her so much already but know she is so much happier and healthier where she's at now. She had a long fight with Alzheimer's disease. My biggest worry is if she would not remember me the more the disease progressed but she always recognized me till the end.

I was able to sit with grandma the last three days of her life and tell her how much I loved her and what a wonderful grandma she has been. I learned things from her that she probably had no idea she was teaching me. The funeral was a great day filled with memories and laughs of grandma. I got to speak of memories and it was great to share special moments that I had with her. Grandma will live on in my heart and I know we will meet again.

Dinner

Their is never a dull minute when you have children, is there? Tonight I was cooking dinner while Bryce, Rusty, and Lacey had a great time having rug rides! Kids can have a great time with anything. Their isn't a day that goes by that I don't realize how blessed I am to have 3 little blessings at my feet!!! Oh how I love them!!!

Miracles Happen!

It has been a few weeks now since Rusty went back to Primary Children's to have his kidney stone blasted and the stent taken out. BUT their was a little twist in the story. Prier to all this kidney stone stuff Rusty got many priesthood blessings. Thank goodness for a great daddy.

After Rusty was in surgery for an hour and a half the doctor came to the waiting room and said, "Well everything went great but we could not find a stone and his kidney and ureter look very healthy!" Kirb and I were in shock. Because a marble sized kidney stone just doesn't disappear! The doctor also said I know I am supposed to tell you what happened but I have no explanation or answer for it!!! That's when I said it's a miracle!

After a short 45 minute recovery for Rusty we headed for home. We are so happy to have no kidney stone and no stent! Hooray..

We told Rusty that the kidney stone was gone and the doctor didn't have to take it out but their was no talking about a miracle or any thing else. The next morning I was making breakfast and Rusty was helping me when suddenly from no where he says, " Mom, I know what happened to my kidney stone, Santan put it in my belly, and child of god took it out! Tears instantly came pouring down my face as I said your absolutely right!!!!

Rusty didn't wonder where it went, he just knew!!!

I know that though those priesthood blessings Rusty was healed. I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that hears and answers our prayers.

Foster Family Camp out

Grandma & Grandpa Foster with all the great grandkids. (I think all of them)

The remains of the pinata'. Bryce with the cone, Kirby with the icecream. Nuts anyone?!

Riley and Bryce ridding bikes.

Rusty exploring.

Lacey taking a bath in our trailer.

Cousins.

Lacey with grandma and grandpa wrapped around her little fingers!

Bryce, Mckenzie, and Riley playing in the water.

Lacey getting dirty!

Gotta love that picture you take yourself!

Emily and Lacey. (Em, I know you wanted to be blogged!!!)

Rusty and Papa being silly. Papa's always a good sport.

Over Labor day weekend we were able to have one last camping adventure for the year. This is a reunion we always look forward to. With lots of FOOD, FAMILY, and FUN it is a great time. The kids had a great time exploring in the wilderness. It was very nice because the place we stayed wasn't right by the water. So the parents were also able to relax too. It is always great to catch up with aunts and cousins and have a lot of laughs. Sunday night I got the kids in their beds and was able to sneak out to the campfire. We heard scary stories, mission experiences and just crazy life experiences. I sure enjoyed being able to spend that time with cousins I don't get to see very often anymore. So thanks guys!!

Their is only one problem with the camp out. It is never long enough. It flies by and were all packing up before we know it. So the anticipation for next year has already started!!!

Pre-school is in!

Rusty couldn't wait for his exciting day ahead.

Officially a pre-schooler!

I had to post this because. Bryce, Lacey, and Rusty all ready for school. Lacey thinks she's just as big as her brothers!

Ahhhh! I can't believe it! Today I drove Rusty to his first day of pre-school. Where, oh where has the time gone? When I told Rust that he got to start school today his reply was, "For real mom? Or are you just lying?" I couldn't believe that he would ask his mom that!

Rusty was very brave and very excited. I walked him in and found a chair. He was a little hesitant but ready to learn, or PLAY! :) I love this little guy so much! He is such a loving little kid. I am so glad he is feeling better. Can't get enough of that smile. :) :) :)

No More Hospitals PLEASE!

Kirby made the comment that he's so hungry he could eat a steak. So when Rusty ordered breakfast guess what he ordered? A STEAK!!!! :)

Rusty and Lacey having a great time letting Bryce pull them around! So glad he's playing again.

I am so glad that their is only 7 days in a week! We have had a rough one. I guess I will continue the story with Rusty. After being hospitalized for 3 days for Pneumonia and asthma we thought he would only improve. It looked that way until Tuesday morning after breakfast. Rusty instantly started complaining about his belly hurting and a few minutes later was puking. So I called the doctor and he replied that his immune system was low from having pneumonia and that he probably got the flu.

All day he could not get comfortable and puked about every twenty minutes until that evening. The puking stopped but the hurt didn't. Before bedtime I took Rusty to the potty and for some reason watched him pee, I couldn't believe what I saw he peed blood. I was very concerned so I called the pediatrician on call and told him Rusty's symptoms and he said he is probably just dehydrated. So we watched him close threw the night and I called and made an appointment in the morning with his doctor.

We got to the doctors office and Rusty hurt so bad that I had to use Lacey's stroller to wheel him in. (Keep in mind it is PINK! So I knew he was really sick then.)

Rusty gave a urine sample and the doctor came in and said he had a kidney infection. So that explained the pain and the blood. He also sent us to get his blood drawn to check a couple other things. After that we headed home.

In the afternoon the doctor called and said that his blood work came back and it showed that his kidney wasn't working as good as it should be. And some of the other tests were slightly raised and some were low. But he said a kidney infection could cause this so not to worry to much.

A couple more hours went by and Rusty's pain only got worse. I was really getting nervous. Then the phone rang again and it was the Doctor again and he said he had called Primary children's hospital and talked to a specialist and he wanted to draw more blood in the morning and see if things were looking better. Then I proceeded to tell him that Rusty was really sick and could hardly stand the pain in his belly and back. He debated to admit him into the hospital but then decided to make it though the night and come in first thing in the morning.

Well morning finally came and Rusty was still hurting. So we decided it was best to have Kirby take him to the appointment and to get more blood drawn while I got Bryce on the bus and run to the grocery store. I got Bryce taken care of and was just walking out of the grocery store when I called Kirby to see what was going on. He said that they got the blood work back and his kidney was doing even worse! So the doctor said to head to Primary children's. I jumped in the car drove to my moms work and ran in and said Rusty got to get to the hospital here's Lacey and my groceries. I met Kirby in Logan and we took off.

After a long painful drive for Rusty we reached the ER. Can I just say how amazing that hospital and the workers are. We told what was going on and within a couple hours we knew what was wrong. He has a Kidney stone!!! Not real common for a 4 year old. We were relieved we found what was wrong.

So at 7:30 p.m. Rusty went into surgery and they put a stent in so that his kidney could start draining normally again. (Rusty was born with two kidneys but only one functions)

Because he had pneumonia just a week before they were very concerned about his lungs in surgery and didn't know if they were going to take out the breathing tube. But he did great and they were able to. They took him to the intensive care unit were they could watch his breathing and how he was urinating very closely. The good thing was when he woke up he was not in pain anymore. The bad thing is in six weeks he has to go back for surgery to get the stone blasted. Did I mention it's the size of a marble?!

Rusty was released the next day and was feeling like a new man. We are so glad to be home once again and pray that he will only feel better. I have never been so scared and prayed so hard in my life. I do know the lord was with us to get us all through this. We are so blessed.

I love you so very much Rusty and am so glad to see you running around again.

What a Twinkie!

So, tonight I gave Lacey a Twinkie since she ate her dinner so well and turned my head for a few seconds and found her enjoying herself!!

I'm not the kind of mom that gives my kids a lot of treats but maybe it's a sign she needs them a little more often! :)

1 st Days of Kindergarten

It was such an exciting day for Bryce getting to wear new school clothes, new backpack, ride the bus, meet the teacher, and to top it off he lost his second tooth minutes before we left for school!

Bryce enjoying his after school snack! Warm chocolate chip cookies! Mmmmmmmmmmm.

Bryce climbing on the bus.

Bryce is ready and waiting for it to be time to catch the bus!

Bryce started school officially on Wednesday. I still can't believe it! So he has been 3 days and loves it. He says his favorite part so far is recess (of coarse) and computers! His teacher is Mrs. Lucia. I was very impressed with her when we met. I am very glad Bryce is so excited about learning and having a great time.

Life is fragile

Rusty admitted to the hospital.

Rusty being monitored.

Here is Rusty and me going for a walk to help his lung expand.

Rusty with daddy too!

Bryce, Grandma, and Lacey. They couldn't be happier being in grandmas care! Thank you so much grandma.

Rusty wanted to show off his cool stickers! :)

Here's Rusty at home on his oxygen ready for bed. He is so happy to be home with his family. We are so glad you are doing so much better my little man. We love you!

Well, I am not sure where to even start. But last Thursday I woke up and and was able to go to the temple with the young women leaders that I am serving with. Kirby thankfully stayed home with the kids so I could. On our way to the temple Kirb called and said that Rusty had just woke up and was having a hard time breathing. He wondered if that was a normal thing for him in the mornings. I replied no, maybe you should get a doctors appointment and I could take him when I get home.

I came home from the temple and took one look at my little guy laying on the couch by his dad and knew he needed to be seen, NOW!

I called the doctor and we was on our way. We got their in 25 minutes. The doctor took one look at Rusty and hooked him up to see what his oxygen level was. It was 82 and your supposed to be at a minimum of 90.

He was then admitted to the hospital and quickly put on oxygen. We had chest x-rays taken and it showed fluid and junk in his lungs which came out to be walking pneumonia.

The first night I stayed with him in the hospital and let Kirby go home to be with Bryce and Lacey. I thought we would only see improvement. In the night around 2 a.m. the nurses could not keep his oxygen levels up even with steroids and other breathing treatments. 5:30 came and three doctors and nurses surrounded him to get an iv started and take blood and started talking about life flighting him to Primary children's.

I couldn't believe what they were saying. Little Rusty was working his hardest to breath. It was so scary to watch.

I got a hold of Kirby and he was on his way down. He had his oil and was ready to give Rusty a blessing with the help of a worker in the hospital.

It was a miracle! He immediately started to improve and his breathing started to slowly get better. It just testified once again that our Heavenly Father is in charge and will bless you in times of need. We all have a stronger testimony of the power of a priesthood blessing and know that the gospel is true.

Rusty was able to come home Saturday night. He has to sleep with oxygen for the next week and hopefully will be doing well enough to be done with it. He was also diagnosed with a mild case of asthma. So we will be working on getting that under control as well.

The day before this we were at the park playing and the next day we were in the hospital! Sometimes you forget how fragile life is and how quickly things can change. We are so grateful for our Rusty and are so glad to see the sparkle back in his eyes.

Thank you mom and dad for all your help and love. We truly could not have done it without you and the amazing friends and family we have. We are so blessed and appreciate everyone for the help. I can't thank you guys enough.

Fun in the Sun!

Here is the cousins, every one's having a great time except for little Lacey. :(

Lacey testing out the slide.

Rusty is playing with his big cousin Javen.

Bryce took his own picture inside the slide.

Here they are enjoying their lunch

Tyler, Kylee, Rusty, Millie, Bryce, and Javen.

So fun spending time with cousins. Hope we can do it more often.:)

Well we decided the days are winding down before Kindergarten and preschool starts for Bryce and Rusty. So we took advantage and had some fun at the park. We thought it would make a good cousin outing.. Here is the crew!