Not winning any parenting awards around here...

Sad story...don't judge us...

Dave has been doing P90X (sorta), and Spencer likes to exercise with him. One day while they were exercising, Dave was doing push ups or something, and Spencer got on the treadmill. We let him use the treadmill sometimes, while we are right there, and when the speed is low, just for a couple of minutes...well, this time Spencer put the speed a bit too high and he lost his balance and rolled off the treadmill. Unfortunately, we had put the back treadmill too close to the wall, and Spencer got stuck there, while the treadmill was still going, and the belt was going and going and rubbing the skin off of his little arm! Dave said he grabbed him up within about 3 seconds, but the damage was done...poor, poor kid.
He had a bad burn (I guess is what you call it?) on his arm, and he cried for a good half hour. I would too!! Luckily, after that first night, he really didn't complain about it, unless we wanted to look at it, or change the bandage. I did call my brother in law, who is a doctor (hooray for a Dr. in the family!), and sent him a picture of the wound. It just looked so sad and kinda scary, so I was paranoid. We put some large, non stick, hospital grade bandages on it, and neosporin, and taped it up. Spencer called it a cast, and LOVED showing people his cast. Within a few days it was looking much better. By the end of a week it was scabbed over, and about 2 weeks later it was pretty much healed. I love that kids are so resilient, and heal so quickly! And, I think we've all learned our lesson about mixing kids and treadmills.

Sorry, is this too gross? It still makes me cringe to see it. And this picture was taken 2 days after the accident...so it really is healing.

This is his brave face...while we change the bandages.

All healed up, a little over 2 weeks later!

Karate

Spencer started karate classes a few weeks ago! It is SUPER cute, and he is liking it, and really getting into it. He and Dave practice together, even though Dave has never taken any karate classes. I guess "Karate Kid" teaches you the basics =).

About an hour before the first class, Spencer asked, "So, will I fight a boy or a girl?" (He watched "Karate Kid" also.) Uh-oh, looks like we need to explain what's going to happen here a little better! I told him he will just be learning the moves of karate, but won't actually be fighting anyone...he probably won't ever actually fight anyone. He wasn't too thrilled by that. During the class he was very attentive and did exactly what the teacher instructed. It was so cute to see how focused he was. He played indoor soccer over the summer, and was so squirrley, and seemed to hardly be able to pay attention at all! I guess pre-school has helped his attention span. Anyway, when the class was over, he said, "Ok, I'm ready to fight someone now. I don't need any more classes." Luckily, he is still happy to go to class =).

This is his first day. I thought his kicks were pretty good for his first time! The kids are in a little room, and all the parents gather around this small window to watch. Also, we are at the Orem Fitness Center, so there are a couple of basketball games going on right behind us =).

Fab Fall 2010

I have lots to post about - new house, Christmas, trip to the East Coast...remember how we left our camera there? That was sad. Anyway, these will all come in due time. But for now, I do have some pics from some fun stuff we did this fall...

Back in October Dave and I got to sit in the 2nd row at a Jazz game!! (Dave has connections...these tickets were free!) We also got a really nice dinner on the top floor of the Energy Solutions Arena. We are so fancy. It was SO fun, but it may have completely ruined sitting anywhere else in the stadium now.

The players are huge, and you could almost smell the sweat! (gross) We sat next to a couple of hecklers, who were actually hilarious and not mean, and it was funny to see the players reactions, and try to ignore those guys.

"What? How'd I get here in the 2nd row?!"

"Yes. I am man, and I am awesome, because I sit in the 2nd row."

Spence and I went to the Zoo, and made friends with a Gorilla. Through glass.

I got to go to Portland (by myself!), and spend a weekend with my mom and sisters, and attend Time Out For Women!! (It's like a little spiritual conference for women.) It was SO fun and wonderful, and look at the cute bags they gave us! We gotta do that more often.

Lastly, guess who came to rock Provo? The Beach Boys!!! Well, mostly...there are still 2 originial members in the group. I like the Beach Boys, but wasnt' sure what to expect...but they were awesome! And Dave and I had a blast =). We sat pretty close to the Governor of Utah, and also the President of BYU, and it was funny and cool to see them "rock out," in their own subtle ways =).

A little Beach Boys for your enjoyment...

24 1/2 weeks

Just had to continue to document my growth here =). Still feeling great! Eating lots of chocolate =). And, this little girl is moving around like crazy, and I love it!

What I don't love, are these pictures. Meh, that's what you get with an iphone and a distracted husband.

Oh yes, it's a GIRL!!!

We are going to have a daughter!! I cannot believe it! I so hoped it was a girl, and I did have a feeling it was...but I didn't want to jinx it, or be so set on it that I would be disappointed if it was a boy. But wow, just wow, I am just so amazed and thrilled!

We had the ultrasound last Friday (3 days ago), and Dave told his Dad that it would take me all of about 24-48 hours to buy something pink! Well, I haven't yet (boo-yah, Dave), but I was at Target today, and passed by pink baby clothes, and of course I stopped to look at them, and I started to tear up because I can actually get that stuff now for my own daughter. It was a pretty great feeling.

Dave and Spencer are excited too. Spencer has been wanting a "little sister like Chloe" (his little cousin) since he found out I was having a baby...that is, he wanted a sister up until a few weeks ago, when I casually mentioned that we should get some princess movies if the baby was a girl. His face went very somber and he said, "What." And in that instant, he changed his mind and wanted a brother! Luckily, he really is very excited just to be a big brother, and still wants to name the baby "cutie." Oh also, the other day, we were just sitting on the couch, and he turns to me and says, "Mom, I love your baby." (He always refers to it as "your" baby.) He is such a sweetheart. I love that kid.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

We saw Santa at the mall last night. Spencer also sat on Santa's lap at the ward Christmas party last week...and unfortunately, after seeing Santa at the mall he said "there are different Santas." Oops! Luckily, it didn't go further than that =).

Telling Santa he would like an Iron Man helmet.

Over the weekend we also walked around temple square in Salt Lake City where we enjoyed the beautiful lights and lots of fun nativity scenes from around the world. It was Freezing (yes, with a capital "F") and crowded, but we had a great time.

I know I'm not alone, but I love the Christmas season!! It really is the most wonderful time of the year. We have been enjoying some of the fun things that Christmas time brings, and it is so fun to share it with a child...particularly my child =).

I hope your December is proving to be wonderful and magical as well!

19 weeks

I'm 19 weeks along. Here is my baby bump, and as you can see,

I'm proud of it =).

I have been feeling great. Sleeping well. Buying maternity clothes =). We go in for the big ultrasound next week! Woo-hoo! I am also just starting progesterone injections, as per Dr.'s advice, as they are supposed to help prevent pre-term delivery. I really want this one to stay in until like 38 weeks! But the needle is huge, and the syrum (or what have you) is super thick...so it hurts like the dickens! Oh well, it's worth it.

Also, I have lots of other posts to complete. We've had a fun Fall, and just got back from an awesome trip to the east coast. But I am fairly certain we didn't make it home with our camera =(...so yeah, I'll get to those posts sometime...