Human Metapneumo Virus

My Ashton is sick. So sick that he's been admitted to Primary Children's Hospital for a few days. He has Human Metapneumo Virus which is kind of like RSV's less popular twin. I guess it's a relatively newly known disease (2001). He was immediately put on oxygen and has to have his "brain sucked" every couple of hours after his nebulizer treatment. It is NOT fun. So everyone send happy thoughts and prayers his way.

Welcome Baby Henry!!

I have a new nephew! My brother Dan and his wife Emily and their oldest boy Andersen welcomed a new baby boy on Monday the 16th. I'm so excited to welcome Henry David Hurst who was born weighing 7 lbs. and 1 oz and measuring 20.5 inches. I am SO SAD that they are living so far away in Erie, PA. I can't wait to meet this little guy!! Check out their blog: http://thelilhurstfam.blogspot.com

Justin's BRACES!!

After a long wait... today was finally the day for BRACES!! Justin was so anxious and excited. He was thrilled to pick his RED and BLACK rubber band colors (since he's currently on a U of U kick!!). Check out the before and after pics!!

BEFORE

AFTER

Happy Birthday Justin

Happy Birthday Justin! I'm officially the mother of a 9 year old. Somehow that makes me feel OLD!! I guess not so much the age, but maybe the fact that his feet are bigger than mine, he is almost as tall as me, he has great conversation, etc... Justin is such an amazing boy. I'd love to take credit, but Justin is a product of his own making. He knows what he wants and goes after it. He is a master negotiator. He has told us he wants to be President someday, but only after he's been in every branch of the military. He loves to make money. When he found out that professional athletes make money, that is all he talks about. He wants to be a professional football player. He started out in the Gremlins league this year and immediately asked how much he was going to get paid. Justin is an amazing big brother. While pregnant with Ashton I often worried what kind of an effect having a new baby in the home would have on Justin. He has far exceeded my expectations and has become such a nurturing, loving, and kind brother. Justin is the first one to come running when he thinks something is wrong with Ashton. I'm so lucky to have such a great little helper. I love you Justin and hope this year is fantastic!!

Happy Birthday Ashton

Happy Birthday Ashton!! I can't believe my baby is 1!! Time sure does fly. It seems like only yesterday I was pregnant and planning for my maternity leave. I love this baby SO MUCH it hurts. He has been such a light in our little family and I can't wait for the years to come! Ashton has a few new tricks he's picked up just recently. He loves to grab the TV remove and hold it behind his head and say, "Hah-oh???"... like he's on the phone! So cute. He also has been saying "Eh-oh" when he drops things, but has now decided to warn us by saying "Eh-oh" BEFORE he drops something... isn't he kind?? He has moved up from the infant class in day care. Now instead of sitting in high chairs to eat their meals, they all sit together at a TINY table with TINY chairs. It is the cutest thing EVER!! I brought in miniature cup cakes for his birthday party today. Can you imagine all of them sitting together having miniature cup cakes at their miniature table?? Too cute!!!