Boys Surgery

After watching Zac go through what he did with his tonsils we decided to try to get all the boys out while they are young. Tegan was the only one that didn't qualify.  The other three boys went in for surgery on December 20th.  We figured that was the best time since they were out of school and would have time to rest.  Everyone thought we were crazy for doing all three of them together but we figured if we were helping them recover we might as well be able to help them all at once :) 

 The surgical center was SO AMAZING.  They took Boden in first and when he was done they took Beckem.  I went over to recovery and sat with Boden until Kyson went in.  Once Kyson was back in surgery Zac came over in recovery to help me.  Once Boden woke up we moved him to a chair with Zac and I sat with Beckem on the bed.  Once Beckem woke up we did the same thing with Kyson.  It was pretty smooth.  

 The surgical center did such a good job with the boys.  They gave them these little stuffed animals before they went into surgery.  They did the boys IV when they were asleep in the OR, when they woke up their stuffed animals limb was wrapped just like theirs.  It was so cute!!  Those little extra things made a big difference. I LOVED our experience there.  

Zac took Beck and Bo home while I stayed with Kyson because he had to have a breathing treatment and had to stay longer.  Grandma Rogers came and picked us up and took us home.  On the way home we stopped at Chic Fil A.  I asked Kyson if he wanted some fries and he said, no I want some nuggets.  I wasn't sure he would be able to eat them but I ordered some to see.  I handed him one and asked him to just try one and see how it felt. . . he ended up eating NINE nuggets on our way home.  When I got home Zac told me that Beck and Bo already ate two bowls of mac and cheese and three string cheeses each.  They were ROCKSTARS.  Boden went downstairs to play and he said, mom don't come down until I tell you to.  So, I waited for him to call me downstairs and this is what I found.  He said, "mom I cleaned up the whole toy room for you for your Christmas present" I told him that was the best Christmas present he could ever give me.  I couldn't believe that the day of surgery he was thinking of me and cleaning up.  He is so sweet!!  

The boys did pretty good.  They had their ups and downs, but overall it went pretty smooth.  They are so tough!!  

Beckem's 1st Year of Basketball

Beckem had his first year of basketball season.  He was such a good player and caught on really quick.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

We went to see Santa in the Santa parade in Ogden.  We decided to go last minute and we were hurrying to get there before it started.  When we pulled into the dirt/mud parking lot there was a van that was stuck.  Zac was a great sport and went to help get them out.  I took the boys and went to the parade.  Zac finally got those people out and came to meet up with us.  He had to kneel down in the mud to hook up their van and he was covered in mud.  When he came over to the parade I said, "were those people grateful that you helped them??" and Zac told me they didn't act grateful or say thank you.  I was so sad because he was now muddy and cold.  I said, "I am sorry" and he said "oh well, at least I did the right thing and helped them out"  I just cant believe how crappy society is getting.  I am just grateful I have a husband that still has manners and cares about others.  He is such a good example to all of us. He showed us what Christmas is really about that night, giving/helping others.  Happy Holidays 

Happy Thanksgiving 2018

We had the Mason side of the family over this year for Thanksgiving.  It was a fun relaxing day with YUMMY food!!  I LOVE the holidays!!  

After everyone left our house we relaxed for a little bit and then went down to Grandma and Grandpa Rogers house for pie and to see the Rogers side of the family.