Wednesday, November 4, 2009
HALLOWEEN...
Sunday, October 25, 2009
5 years, 4 months...
So this birthday she was once again the boss; whatever she wanted she got. She really wanted to go to get her nails done (um, not my daughter!). There was a place that did nails for little kids that we went to last year for my niece's birthday, but it isn't around anymore. So, we headed to the local "mommy" nail place, and she got her nails done.
She also wanted to go bowling, so we did that. She beat us all, and the only reason Zac and I were even close to her score was because Sam helped us.

Monday, October 12, 2009
Rest in peace, my Sades...

Friday, September 25, 2009
3 months...
VACATION: SEUSS LANDING (UNIVERSAL STUDIOS) & THE BEACH
STUFFED PAL: LAMBY
PRINCESS: KIM, JESSICA (MISS EAGLE MOUNTAINS) - DISNEY PRINCESS VARIED WITH THE MOOD
NUMBER: 9 MILLION (SHE SAID "IT’S BIG")…. (22, 200)
COLOR: PINK (RED, WHITE)
BOOK: LOVE YOU FOREVER (I WISH THAT I HAD DUCK FEET, DR. SEUSS, PRINCESSES)
RESTAURANT: APPLEBEES & MCDONALDS
ANIMAL: HORSE
CEREAL: LUCKY CHARMS (HONEYCOMB, FROSTED FLAKES)
INSECT: LADYBUG (BUTTERFLY)
INSTRUMENT: VIOLIN
TEMPLES: JORDAN RIVER (ALSO SALT LAKE, SAN DIEGO, OQUIRRH, AND DRAPER)
SINGER: OLIVIA (HER SISTER!), JOSH GROBAN, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, TAYLOR SWIFT, HILARY WEEKS, RASCAL FLATTS
MOVIE: BARBIE MOVIES, BEAUTY & THE BEAST (SLEEPING BEAUTY, SNOW WHITE)
FOOD: ITALIAN (SPAGHETTI, LASAGNA)
CARTOONS: TOM & JERRY, SPONGEBOB
SPORTS: SOCCER AND DANCE
HOBBIES: BOOKS, COLORING, DRAWING, PAINTING, PUZZLES, WII, BEADS
WHAT SHE WANTS TO BE WHEN SHE GROWS: BAKER, ARTIST, DOCTOR (WHO DOESN’T GIVE ANY POKIES), COUNTRY SINGER
BYU OR UTAH: UTAH
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
SPECIAL EXPERIENCES...
Olivia officially started school last week, and loves it! As we were leaving that first day, Sam got so somber and teary and said "I want Livi". We had to go back in and give her a big hug - she was OK after that. Such are the random emotions around here! It was tender and sweet, and I'm grateful for the bonds they share. Here's Livi on her first day, and Sadie on her first day. Livi wore the same shoes as Sadie... they are her favorites right now, and uses Sadie's same preschool backpack. We have a variety of backpacks, yet she still very much wants to be like her big sis. I can't believe Livi is this old. Hopefully Mrs. "O" is still teaching when Sam gets to that age... another picture by the door!
I also wanted to acknowledge my brother (Sadie's uncle Nik)... we recently got some pictures of the work he is doing back in Chicago. As Sadie wanted to be a baker when she got older and always loved seeing what Nik could do with his pastry skills, I imagine she is very proud.
Life is going well... we have kept busy this last week. Zac and I had the opportunity to go to Martins Cove in Wyoming, which is a place that holds great meaning in regards to some of the pioneers that crossed the plains and endured extreme hardships. It is a place that means much to our faith. Needless to say, it was humbling and eye-opening, and I learned so very much in a short time. We were also able to attend the "Night Out at the Movies" sponsored by some of our city officials and were able to help promote the Utah chapter of -The Cure Starts Now- (http://www.thecurestartsnow.org/). We appreciate all those who helped with the night and awareness for this cause. And we are grateful to the city for giving us these awareness opportunities.
This next week makes for a humbling one. Tuesday (the 22) marks Hannah's birthday (www.caringbridge.org/visit/hannahbinns) and the one year mark since Mara passed away (http://www.maraadams.com/). Friday (the 25) marks the two year mark since Hannah passed away, and 3 months since our sweet Sadie passed away. Please keep us all in your prayers... it will prove to be emotional I'm sure. These two families are doing book drives in honor of their angel princesses - refer to their sites for more details if you want to take part.
We are doing well, yet we truly miss Sadie more than I can express. Her stone should be done soon... I will put a picture on here when we see it. We thank you for your continued love and support!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
More humility...
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month...
So what can you do for support? Well, for one, Chili's is donating all of their proceeds on Monday, September 28 to St. Jude's. I vaguely recall informing you of this at this time last year. Sadie was here and doing well... a humbling recollection. Another way, visit http://www.childhoodcancer.org/ and familiarize yourself. Maybe commit to a race for this cause sometime in the future... even if it isn't in the month of September, it is a commitment. Or do a race and dedicate it to these little ones. We have gray ribbons on our cars because of our experience with pediatric brain cancer (http://www.justonemoreday.org/)... get one of those or a get a gold one (http://www.choosehope.com/). Very cheap and an awareness tool throughout the year.
If you are in the area of Eagle Mountain next Saturday, there will be a "Night Out at the Movies", showing "The Princess Bride" at the Silverlake Amphitheater. All proceeds from the refreshments will go to "The Cure Starts Now" (http://www.thecurestartsnow.org/.) It happens to be on the 12th... Childhood Cancer Awareness Day.
Here's some facts regarding childhood cancer...
-12,500 children are diagnosed with cancer annually in the U.S.
-1 in every 4 elementary schools has a child with cancer
-Cancer is the #1 cause of death from disease in children ages 1-19 in the U.S.
-The average age of a cancer diagnosis in children is 6 years old
-3,000 children will die of their cancers this year
-Leukemia and brain tumors are the most common childhood cancers
-The average high school has 2 students who are survivors
-Every school day, another 46 children are diagnosed with cancer
-3 out of 5 survivors experience late effects of treatment
-There are now 250,000 childhood cancer survivors in the U.S.
-Every year, more than 150 children are newly diagnosed here in Utah.
-1 in 300 children will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 20
-The cause of most childhood cancers is still unknown
-Only 3% of cancer research money goes toward childhood cancers.
-There are many different types of childhood cancer that fall into 12 major categories (s0 3% of all research money is then divided up among 12 major classifications... lovely)
-There are currently 30,000-40,000 children fighting cancer in the U.S.
-In the past 35 years, ONLY ONE new cancer drug has been approved for pediatric use
-Since children can handle much more chemotherapy than can adults, most treatments are little more than mega doses of adult cancer chemotherapy treatments. The results of these high doses of chemo on children is a higher rate of secondary cancers
-Teenagers have the highest cancer fatality rate of any age group under 80. Their cancers tend to be much more rare, therefore lacking established treatments. Their cancers also tend to be far more advanced when diagnosed.
It is easy to sit complacently by and think it is a good cause and then continue on with life. Because it doesn't affect you. Something so horrible would never happen to your family, right? We thought the same thing. The awareness of this month hits home having lost our sweet Sadie. And it hits even more as our little pal Lucas passed away last night (http://nelsonsforever.blogspot.com/), the second day of a month committed to awareness for what he was dealing with. Sadie and Lucas join the awful numbers of children who's lives were cut short by something so completely devastating. Can you commit to some type of support for this month? For Sadie? For Lucas? For all those children who have touched us so deeply? Spread the word...
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