New fangled head gear

Brighton is having a hard time with his blood sugars. They keep fluctuating and are unstable. But we are thinking positively and know that he will be home very soon. I know the IV in the head looks bad, but in reality that is the best place for it. He has blown the veins in both hands, and so this is where they go next. From what I've been told, he is a little feisty when he is hungry, and all the thrashing around is what caused the veins to blow. At least he knows what he wants...........when he's hungry, you'd better watch out.

All the BOYS!

We just found out that Brighton has to stay at the hospital in the NICU until at least Monday. He is doing ok, but they just need to keep the antibiotics going. Brittany will stay in the hospital too so she can nurse him. They do a "hotel stay" at the hospital for $25.00 a day, so she can be close. She is very anxious to get him home, but we know he needs the extra care he is getting now.

Grandma J

Brittany had a baby its a boy

Brighton Kent Zigich
May 26th 2008
5:05 pm
6 lbs 5 oz
20.5 inches long

The little bugger is kind of sick, and has to stay in the NICU for a couple of days. Keep him in your prayers, we want him to get better quick. We are all so excited that he is finally here, and he is so danged cute!!!! I will get some better photos tomorrow.

What the??????

I was at Smiths Grocery store the other day and as I was leaving I noticed something. It caught my attention and luckily I had a camera with me.

Check this out

Can you see it?

This adorable horse was tied to a tree outside, and to add to the bizarre nature of the whole thing, check out what it has tied to the saddle. It's a big bag of dog food. I thought it was pretty funny.............you would think that we live in Big Spring Texas!

Late Mothers Day

Okay all...........I know I am a little late on the whole Mothers Day thing, but it took an extra week to get my family all together. We were able to go to lunch last Sunday as a group and I had a wonderful time. I really wanted to go to the Cheesecake Factory, so that is where my generous kids took me. I embarrassed Andrea just a bit with all the picture taking, but it's just a bit of a payback. There were a few times when she was a baby that she embarrassed me too (the projectile vomiting in the grocery store to name one). The food is sooooo dang good there, and I felt just a we bit guilty for making them spend their hard earned cash, but then again, I think I deserved every bit of it! I was very nice to have everyone there, and I look forward to doing it again soon.

Wordless Wednesday - Shadows

Tuesday’s Tell All this week is – One Word

1. Where is your cell phone? Pocket
2. Your significant other? Benevolent
3. Your hair? Disastrous
4. Your mother? Compassionate
5. Your father? Creative
6. Your favorite thing? Peace
7. Your dream last night? Frightening
8. Your favorite drink? Woolong
9. Your dream/goal? Knowledge
10. The room you're in? Office
11. Your children? Cherished
12. Your fear? Rejection
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Graduation
14. Where were you last night? Residence
15. What you're not? Thin
16. Muffins? Strudel
17. One of your wish list items? Travel
18. Where you grew up? West
19. What you read last? Lesson
20. What are you wearing? Casual
21. Your TV? Plasma
22. Your pets? Deceased
23. Your computer? Companion
24. Your life? Magnificent
25. Your mood? Somber
26. Missing someone? No
27. Your car? Dependable
28. Something you're not wearing? Shoes
29. Favorite Store? Book
30. Your summer? Adventurous
31. Like someone? Completely
32. Your favorite color? Periwinkle
33. Last time you laughed? 10:30
34. Last time you cried? 10:31

Take me out to the ball game

Tuesday’s Tell All - Childhood summers

I remember a lot about my summers as a kid. For some weird reason I actually remember more about my life when I was younger than when I got older. I remember doing a lot of camping with my family. When I was real young, we lived in Reno, NV.

My parents, brother and I would go to Lake Tahoe,

and do quite a bit of camping in the Mountains near there.

We had a real cool old truck and an awesome bright red Volvo. I recall one camping trip in particular, where it was just my Dad, my brother and I. I would have been 7 or 8 at the time, and it was in the mountains near Denver. My Dad had given us the assignment of gathering firewood. Daron and my Dad went away from our camp site and I stayed behind looking for wood, picking up what wood I thought would be good for the fire. I picked a rather large piece of wood and saw what I thought was a snake. I screamed as loud as a little girl could scream. Of course my Dad came running as fast as he could. When he got to where I was, he tried to see where this terrible, scary snake was. He was surprised to find that it was a salamander. What ever it was, I didn't like it. Of course my brother loved it and we ended up finding another one. We took them home and named them Sally and Mander.

Some other things that I remember, is going to the air shows with my Dad. He was in the Air Force, so we went a few times. I really enjoyed that.

We did a lot with extended family as well. My Grandparents would take their trailer up to Little Mill campground in American Fork Canyon. We would go up to visit, and meet up with Aunts and Uncles for a picnic. I miss having my Grandma around, she was a great lady. We would also go to Rockport with my other Grandparents and camp for a few days. We had some good times with all the cousins.

My most favorite thing to do as a kid was to go to Canyonlands. I went for the first time when I was 10. I'm sure my Dad wondered what he had gotten himself into when I started to whine after only hiking for 2 miles. I quickly snapped out of it and had the best time ever. We went every year after that and I even went when I was 5 months pregnant with Brittany. I stopped going until 2006 when I was able to take Tanner to the same special place that we have all come to love.

Jennifer 1974

Tanner 2006

Really......I'm not a slacker

I have been slammed in life and at work, but tonight I should have a minute to post. Tuesday's Tell All and Wordless Wednesday and who knows, I might even have something else to chat about.

Tuesdays Tell All - Moms Day

"Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walkingaround outside your body."
~Elizabeth Stone

When I’m a little old lady
Then I’ll live with my children and bring them great joy
to repay all I’ve had from each girl and boy
I shall draw on the walls and scuff up the floor;
run in and out without closing the door.
I’ll hide frogs in the pantry, socks under my bed
whenever they scold me, I’ll just hang my head.

I’ll run and I’ll romp, always fritter away
the time to be spent doing chores everyday.
I’ll pester my children when they’re on the phone.
As long as they’re busy won’t leave them alone.
Hide candy in closets, rocks in drawers,
and never pick up my clothes from off the floor.

Dash off to the movies and not wash a dish.
I’ll plead for allowance whenever I wish.
I’ll stuff up the plumbing and deluge the floor,
as soon as they’ve mopped it, I’ll flood it some more.
When they correct me, I’ll lie down and cry,
kicking and screaming, not a tear in my eye.

I’ll take all their pencils and flashlights, and then
when they buy new ones, I’ll take them again.
I’ll spill glasses of milk to complete every meal,
eat my banana and just drop the peel.

Put toys on the table, spill jam on the floor,
I’ll break lots of dishes as though I was four;
What fun I shall have, what a joy it will be
To live with my children, like they lived with me!

Dear Mom,

My precious Mom, words can’t describe
How very much you mean to me;
Your gentle touch your smiling face,
The loving way you look at me;
Your love of life - the little things
That make you laugh despite your pain;
Your words of great encouragement
That give me confidence again.
The love you share with everyone,
I know is sent from God above,
And I’m so very blesses because
I have a portion of that love.
I’ve told you many times before,
“A better Mom, there couldn’t be.’
I love you so – you’re my best friend,
And much more than a Mom to me.

Baby Shower!!!

We had Brittany's Baby shower today. It was so much fun, and we had a great turn out. I've got to tell you, there is nothing better than to trust that your family will pull through for you. All I had to do is say "let's give Brittany a shower", and my sisters, my Mom and my twins came through with flying colors. I love that I can rely on my family and that they are there when I need them. She received enough little outfits at he shower to be able to change the baby's clothes every hour for the next 3 months. It will be fun for her (and me too) Thank you everyone! Brittany is so cute and is soooo excited to finally have the baby. She told me that seeing all the great gifts, actually having them physically in front of her, makes her realize that the whole thing is very real. The closer is gets to her due date the more nervous she is, but I remember feeling that way too. It's a feeling of excitement and fear all at the same time. We all CAN'T WAIT!

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesdays Tell All - Favorite Places

Favorite Place To ..............
GRAB LUNCH - COSTCO for sure, are you kidding me? $1.50 for a hot dog AND a drink!
GO FOR DATE NIGHT - COSTCO for sure, are you kidding me? $3.00 for 2 hot dogs AND 2 drinks
PICK UP SOME CREATIVE GOODIES - Roberts in AF or Broadbents in Lehi, and stuff for the kids Utah Idaho Supply Map World in Lindon
KEEP THE KIDS BUSY - Church, that keeps as ALL busy
GET WET- Seven Peaks, Grandmas irrigation ditch, Grammer Sisses pool
BUY A TREAT - COSTCO for sure, are you kidding me? $1.00 for a churro. We like to go to Macey's too, the cherry dipped cones are to die for.
SHOP FOR FUN - Tai Pan, or Rod Works
GET SOME FRESH AIR- American Fork Canyon
SPLURGE - COSTCO for sure, are you kidding me?
DRIVE FOR A WEEKEND- Logan or Canyonlands

Harbor in Orange

Tuesday's Tell All - What makes you laugh

Need I say more?

Roche Harbor

Tuesdays Tell All – Professional Help

Tuesdays Tell All – Professional Help

This is an easy one for me – I definitely need professional help loosing weight!

I think how awesome it would be to have a

personal chef,

and a personal trainer.

No wonder Oprah can loose weight...........

and I don’t think it’s the green tea!

Sunset tree - ball park in Provo