And We're Back

Well, apparently we took a summer hiatus from blogging (not necessarily intentional, we just got busy).  July was a special month.  Abigail was able to spend time with all of her grandparents and great-grandparents.  We saw Great-Gram Furse on the 4th of July. The next weekend we had a family reunion--the annual Saxey family Ice Cream party--with Great Grandma and Grandpa Lord and Grandpa Kenny and Grandma Kim.  Later in the month we went to Star Valley, WY for Oma and Opa's 60th Wedding Anniversary celebration.

The last weekend in July/first weekend in August, we went to Ramah, NM for a Johnston/Galligar family reunion. Abigail loved playing at the pavilion/campsite and being in the great outdoors.

August we had a few medical adventures.  Abigail had to have some cavities filled, so at this age she had to be sedated.  We were able to have it done at Primary Children's.  She actually did really well.  The hardest parts were when Steve and I had to leave her after she was sedated (yeah, we both cried), and when she was coming out of the anesthesia.

Later that month, while at a family gathering, Steve fell through a glass top coffee table and had to get stitches. It was a little scary having to take him to the ER and having to wait forever, but we were very grateful that he wasn't more seriously hurt and that no one else was injured.

At the end of August, Abigail was playing at a local park and broke out in hives.  It started on her face, but by the time we got home and gave her Benadryl, it was all over her body.  Needless to say I freaked out and called the doctor to go in for an appointment. By the time we got to the doctor her hives were cleared up, but we got some good information about hives and what to watch for. She had break outs a few more times that week, but now she is doing good.

We had some other fun things happen in August as well.  My sister Jenni's family came to visit from Colorado. We were able to go hiking around Silver Lake and have some family dinners.

We were also able to attend the Ogden Temple Open House.  Abigail enjoyed going in the temple.  She spent most of the tour feeling each of the floors in the various rooms.  At the end of the tour she got to hug Jesus in the reception area :)

As far as other news, we were able to get our grass in with a lot of help from family and neighbors.  Steve had to do most of the work since I am pregnant. He's been such a trooper. After getting our grass in, he painted our deck, fertilized the lawn twice, and has been helping with the house too.

We were able to paint furniture for Abigail's new room and she officially slept in her new bed last night.  She chose a ladybug comforter for her bedding, so that is the theme of the room.  I was able to modify some drapes and make handles for her new dresser using beads.  It fun to be able to be a little creative.

And lastly, the pregnancy is going well.  We are so excited (and a bit nervous) to welcome Bethany in the next 2-3 weeks.  She is a mover, which is fun to feel and watch.  I have been a bit more uncomfortable this time around, perhaps because of this being the second pregnancy, or I'm getting older, or I am trying to keep up with Abigail.  Overall, I try to remain ever grateful that we are able to have kids and that Bethany appears to be healthy and growing well.  Here are a few pregnancy pics from various weeks.

Well, ta-ta for now. I assume our next post will be about the birth of our sweet Bethany, so lots to look forward to.