Visit

Dillon had a check up for his feet on Monday. He's doing really well, the bones are healing great! So, Dillon's doc is letting him wear regular shoes again!
We met with Paul at Thanksgiving Point, had dinner and saw the animals. It was memorable.

Making Bank

Since I no longer work for SkyWest airlines, I've become resourceful.
Damion is a hard worker, let's negotiate a price.

Until Next Time

It was another great Halloween. I think it's my all time favorite holiday. I love an excuse to scare people. Unfortunately, since we live in the country, we don't get trick or treaters. Sad.

Crazy Hair Day

Yep.

Danger!

When your spray paint is clogged, and you poke a pin down the little hole on top, what's the worst that could happen? Leslie knows.
You can't say I didn't warn ya.

The Casts Come Off

Monday Dillon was able to get his casts off! He itched so badly, poor guy. Now he is wearing a pair of orthopedic walking boots. He will be able to try standing next Monday. His incisions haven't healed completely, due to the casts, so the Doc wanted to wait another week before putting any weight on his feet.

The first thing Dillon did when we got home was take a bath! Luckily, Nemo was there to supervise. If you look closely, you can see the skin (yuck, i know) floating on the water. We had to drain the tub and refill it again.

It was huge event in our house and the cats had the best seats. Too bad they don't use the toilet, like Joel's kitty.

Just a Cruisin'

Only 1 1/2 weeks until the casts come off!!! WoooHoooo!

Improvements

We finally have the sprinkler system in and everything hydro-seeded. I know, this picture just says it all. But it's really awesome, seriously.

Then we went onto the driveway. Curbing is being poured today. Yay!
We will have to wait until Spring for the asphalt. Our next project will be paying of medical bills.

Back To School

Dillon returned to school on Monday. He was so bored at home! He's really got the hang of the wheelchair now. Doing wheelies and all that naughty stuff. Yesterday when I dropped him off, all of his friends were waiting for him by the front doors. It was awesome! Dillon has great friends.

Dillon Update

Before

Dillon is feeling ok right now. He is very stir crazy though. I am getting that way a bit myself.
After

The Love

Typically, passengers hate us airline employees. We can't control the weather or make sure bags in other cities are transferred correctly. Hard to believe, but it's true. When lighters were banned on aircraft, a smoker accused me of being in cahoots with the lighter companies. Curses! How did he know?!? Rarely are we appreciated at all. This little gem was left at the ticket counter one night.
Thank you Random Thinker

MST

MST only happens once a month. If I'm lucky, I'm able to go and spend some quality time with my friends. I was thinking on the drive to Utah, how nice it would be to live closer to Joel and Paul. But then again, do I really WANT to be farted on more often? No. Do I really need all that paper and plastic wrap in my drinks? Um, not really. And seriously, do i need a wiener drawn on my receipt? Certainly not! And I'm not talking about Joel.

The fisherman

Just like his old man, well, except the hair.

And the award goes to...

Dillon is officially the "Fun Cousin". Everyone is drawn to him, all the little kids love him. He is so happy-go-lucky! His happiness is contagious. Here he is holding Simon. Simon really Does like Dillon, don't let the face fool ya.

This series is AWESOME!

Even More Love

What do neighbors love MORE than listening to peacocks?


Listening to them up close in their very own trees for 2 whole days!

Who wants to live by me?

Neighbors Love This

Oh listen to the lovely background music, compliments of Goose & Peacock. Our neighbors love us. If you listen close you can hear the feathers rustling.

Dillon's Feet

Dillon has been having a lot of pain in his feet, for months. So we went to see his doctor at Primary Children's in Salt Lake City. They took x-rays and showed us what the problem was.

Both of Dillon's feet look like the 'High arch' picture. The navicular bone is too high. The doctor recommends surgery, of course, to lower the navicular and fuse it to the ankle bone. It would just be a day surgery, but the recovery is 6 weeks of NO walking or weight on Dillon's feet, at all. The doctor suggested doing 2 separate surgeries so Dillon could just use crutches, but Dillon hates that idea. Going under the knife Twice! Dillon is scheduled to have his surgery on Aug 6th. I will take work off and be home to wheel him around!

Fairbanks, AK

Alaska is beautiful. Unfortunately, I left my camera there.
It was awesome to see Michele. But, she has my camera.
I went to Sex and The City. We took pics. But I don't have them.
I saw the Pipe Line. I don't have pictures to prove it.
I swam at Chena Hot Springs. I can't prove that either.
There was a cute squirrel there too. I can't show you.
Michele has a nice dog. You can't see him either.
Alaska was my 28th state.

Tag

I've been tagged twice now, guess I HAVE to do this.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago
I was living in Pleasant Grove, UT in a townhouse, with James and the boys.

2. 5 things on my to do list
Paint 2 bathrooms
Plant more flowers
Kill weeds in my lawn
Go to Alaska and see Michele!
Buy a Father's Day gift

3.What snacks do I enjoy?
Chips and Salsa
Cheetos
Popcorn
Hot Chocolate
Big Hunk


4. What would I do if I were suddenly a billionaire?
Pay off my family's debt. Buy a new house with lots of land that doesn't have any close neighbors. Build a big barn for my critters. Travel!!!!

5. 3 bad habits
Procrastinating
Boredom eating
Swearing

6. 6 places I've lived
Rexburg, ID
Jackson Hole, WY
Logan, UT
Umatilla, FL
Lakeland, FL
Murray, UT


7. 6 Jobs I've had
Potato Sorter, Fresh Pak Inc.
Maid, Executive Inn
Super Sales Girl, Benetton
Beefstick Pusher, Hickory Farms
Crew Scheduler, WinAir Airlines
Ticket agent, Gate agent, Ramp agent, Deicer, SkyWest Airlines



8. 5 things people don't know about me
I'm a secret agent
I rearrange things on my nightstand in my sleep
I don't sing in the shower
My 18 year old son, that I placed for adoption, graduated High School today, May 30th.
This one is hard, i'm a pretty open person.


I tag someone.