Round 2

Well, I had my second surgery about a week and a half ago. There was a lot of speculation as to whether it would be easier or harder than the first. Last time I was way unhealthy going in, making it harder to recover. But, this time the surgery was more intense, also presenting the opportunity of it being harder to recover.

Luckily for me, the fact that I was healthier this time won out. It was much easier for me to recover while I was in the hospital this time. And, my stay was actually shorter. Unfortunately, it's been a little bit harder since I've been home. Apparently my body doesn't like having all of its insides rearranged without putting up a bit of a fuss. Overall, I think this one was easier, and the next will be the easiest! Hopefully, that one should happen in about a month and I can forget this summer like a bad dream.

Finally, I have lots of things to post about, but they are just going to have to wait for right now. I'm back in school part-time because I'm working on getting some additional endorsements for my teaching license. Next year I'll be teaching English and math, but only if I get caught up on the homework I missed while I was at the hospital!

May 2009

Let's try posting once a month... :)

I was dying to go 4-wheeling because I finally feel good! Robert took me on Memorial day. Here are some pictures we took. If you look close, you can see the temple behind us.

We went to the cemetaries, like usual, but our family is soooo into kayaking now, we had to go see the river afterwards. Don't worry that they've already gone twice, but Robert hasn't been able to go yet. (That's because he was busy taking me 4-wheeling.) Robert was trying to show off his freestyle walking skills, so Abbey, Sophia, and I had to try too. And, Sheree and Nick needed some pictures to put in their wedding video. :) Congrats to them!

Finally, we got free tickets to some motorcross show. It was combined with a Hoobastank concert. Funny. The best part was the motorcycles, but Robert has been threatened to never try this stuff!

Swim Party

I knew if I didn't get this post up right away, it wouldn't happen. You can expect a good three months of blogging from me here pretty soon though because school will be out. :)

Yesterday, we had the first pool party of the year. It was way fun. We got to hang out with some old friends, new friends, and family. Here are a few pictures.

I won!!

There's been some question as to whether or not I could beat my grandpa in a race due to my disease. Well, he came to visit me last night and we raced. He won in the trash talking, but I won the race. Apparently, I'm well on my way to recovery. :)

Today March 27th 2009 Katie had surgery. She had her large intestine removed. The operation went great and there was no real complications. The doctor was unable to do the surgery as planned because of inflamtion. After this surgery she will have to go back in for two more surgeries later in the summer. She is recovering very well. Thanks for all of the prayers and the help everyone has given to us.
p.s. I (Robert) wrote this blog so if the spelling sucks, or anything else sucks, you can direct all your comments to me.

Two Weeks To Go!!!

I know it's a miracle, I'm finally posting. But, I finally took a day to myself and went to my sister's salon to get my hair cut. While I was here I decided I could write a quick post. I've been debating about whether I really wanted to make this post, but what the heck. The only deal is, I'm not writing this for the sympathy, just to let people know what's up with us.
So, Robert's just been working and going to school, and I've been working my two jobs. I really like Mt. Ogden Junior High...so much that it feels like I spend every waking moment there!
Anyway, for those of you who don't know, I have a disease called Ulcerative Colitis. Basically, my colon doesn't work right, and over the last couple of months, it has pretty much decided to stop working. After many different medicines, we have opted for surgery. I'm going to have my colon removed in 2 weeks! You would think I should be nervous about this, and I am a little. But, more than anything I'm excited. If I knew how and/or wanted to take the time to figure it out, I'd put a countdown on my blog. I'm just so excited to feel better. It's a two-part surgery that will take at least 6-8 weeks of recovery with a 5 day hospital stay, but at this point Robert and I don't even care. We are just ready for me to be able to do the things I used to without having to worry about the bathroom.
Now, I always swore that I wouldn't be one to write sappy posts about my husband, so I won't. I'll just put in some things other people have said.
"You're husband is so cute. He just takes such good care of you." -Tammy Burton (the head secretary at my school)
"Robert deserves some sort of award for taking care of you." -Emily Thomas (my sister)
"Poor Robert, tell him I'll make him dinner." -My mom.
And just one from me:
"Mark, please take Robert snowboarding so he can have a break."
But, I do have to say, the funniest comment that has come out of this is when Robert told me he might be able to find some time to visit me while I'm in the hospital. You've gotta love it when husbands are trying to be sweet.
I also just want to give a shout out to everyone who has helped us already by making us food or picking me up or sending me home from work or however else they can. We appreciate all your help.
In May, I'm thinking we'll have the traditional swim party to celebrate our birthdays, and the death of my colon. :) The doctor says when all is said and done I'll still be able to 4-wheel and kayak.

Family Stuff

So, we've just been doing a lot of family stuff because it was the end of the summer. Derek moved to Seattle to go to school, so before he left we had a swimming party at my mom's house. This is the deal, we used to be way crazy in the pool when we were little. But, we've kinda chilled out over the years. Then, we all started getting married. The brother-in-laws and the boy cousins have brought back the craziness. This particular time, they were trying to walk on water. Enjoy.

Then, one night we all decided to go bowling. It was a spur of the moment thing. It was a lot of fun, and the little girls were so funny watching their bowling ball go down the lane.

And, here's some funny pictures of our nephews. Jack eating his heart out, like always. Chanler sporting a sweet hat. And, Chanler, Porter, and Deakin on their 4-wheelers they each got for their first birthdays. Check back next week, we went camping over Labor Day, and I hope to have those pictures posted by then!