Sick of Being Sick

Ever since we got back from our trip to Texas Marcus, Connor, and I cannot all seem to get healthy and stay healthy. Unfortunately my poor family that we spent Christmas with is feeling the same way. This is not how I imagined our Christmas break to be. Either I am fine and Marcus is not, Connor is fine and we're not, Marcus and Connor are fine and I'm not, or we're fine and Connor is not. Is it possible this will ever end and the three of us will all be healthy again? I hope so...and I hope it happens soon!

We Are Home!

I think Connor said it best when we walked in our door today and he said, "Oh yeah". Oh yeah, it's good to be home!

We had a wonderful trip to Texas (thanks to our fantastic hosts, aka Momma and Papa Poole (didn't know we called you that did you? I didn't either until just now). They set up a fantastic hotel room for us via the back bedroom. We slept like babies, or better, seeing as how we slept in later than Connor every day. It was good to see our family and enjoyed celebrating the holidays with them.

On Christmas Eve we flew home from Texas and then drove down to Ephraim to spend time with our family there. Unfortunately Connor threw up during the Christmas Eve party that night at my grandparents house(just a little something he brought back from Texas). We took him back to my mom's and bathed him. When my family got back we opened up our Christmas Eve pajama's and then went to bed. Santa came and we had a blast opening up presents and everything in the morning. Connor was certainly doing better but was and still is tired and not feeling like himself. The rest of the house hold was feeling the same crummy way so we all just stayed around the house. It was fun nonetheless.

We headed back from Ephraim this morning and have continued to rest today. Bevo and Hemi seem happy to see us and we are definitely happy to see them. It doesn't look like they've thrown any parties or anything while we were away. I think they were well behaved.

Anyway, I hope everyone out there had a good Christmas as well!

Exhausted!

With the semester now officially behind me, the Christmas shopping done, and a nice break up ahead I thought I'd be more energized...but no. I am exhausted! It's almost as if I was just being driven by adrenaline this last month and now that I don't HAVE to get any homework or errands done or go to school, training, or meetings I have just collapsed. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy as can be about not having anything to do, I'm just totally physically tired. It's not helping that Connor is not sleeping through the night lately either.

We have a trip to Texas coming up to visit Marcus' family for the Holidays. We are leaving Tuesday afternoon and arriving that night and staying until Christmas Eve morning. I am looking forward to seeing everyone but am tired just thinking about making a trip anywhere. I feel like we have hardly spent time at home together since the fall semseter started. I'm sure we'll have a great time with everyone (we always love to see ya'll). And maybe some good time with people we love will be just what I need to get re-energized!

Tagged, Christmas Style

1. Wrapping Paper or Gift Bag? Wrapping Paper-especially scotch brand paper and tape. Buy it. Use it. You'll understand what I'm talking about.

2. Real Tree or Artificial? Definitely artificial, but with cinnamon scented pinec0nes in the room somewhere. The two have to go together.

3. When do you put up your tree? The Monday before Thanksgiving. I love the holiday lights and decorations up for Thanksgiving.

4.When do you take down your tree? New Years day

5. Do you like eggnog? Absolutely not!

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Barbie house and anything else Barbie.

7. Do you have a nativity scene? Marcus does, but we don't have anywhere nice to put it out so it's in our closet.

8. Hardest person to buy for? My brother Matt, but he's not too hard.

9. Easiest person to buy for? Connor- definitely.

10. Worst Christmas Gift you ever received? Ugly silver and gold jewlery shaped like a heart from my grandma and grandpa Osmond, I now totally treasure those things though.

11.Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail.

12. Favorite Christmas movie? Probably Elf, oh and Polar Express. I'm sure there's some I'm forgetting.

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? As soon as I see a great deal on something I want to buy for the next Christmas.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes...but I did it as tactfully as possible (if it's possible).

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Soup and Breadbowls.

16. White or Colored Lights? White.

17. Favorite Christmas song? Oh Holy Night, but I love Josh Groban's Little Drummer Boy.

18. Traveling for Christmas or staying home? Lots of traveling.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Yes siree!

This One's for You Marcus

I took this quiz just for my hubby. I have never seen transformers, but it seems that if I was one, I would be Optimus Prime (atleast 72% of me).

I AM
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OPTIMUS PRIMETake the Transformers Quiz

Let it Snow

It snowed a ton this afternoon and Connor loved it! When it first started coming down hard C stood on the slide in his room and just watched it out of his window. After about 6-7 inches accumulated (in less than 45 minutes) we bundled up and headed outside.

Those of you who know me well know that I am not a big fan of playing in the snow, but I had a blast watching Marcus and Connor play (I was outside with them, just not rolling around in it all like they were).

Here are a few pictures of the boys having fun.

Nanta and Doot Doot

Connor now loves two more people as much as he loves Elmo. Lately all he can talk about is "Nanta" and "Doot Doot". "Nanta" is Santa and for some crazy reason "Doot Doot" is Ernie from Sesame Street.

Connor talks about Santa atleast four times an hour- atleast. The biggest bribe we can do with him is to tell him if he behaves he can see Santa...and it actually works. He gets so excited when he tells us about "Nanta" that he sometimes starts shaking. It's so cute! I totally didn't expect him to react this way since he is still just one, but he's so into it. The funny thing is that I know he does not know that Santa is going to be bringing him a bunch of presents. Imagine his reaction the day he finally understands that!

When we were flying back from our Oprah trip my Uncle Jimmy bought Connor an Ernie doll at the airport, and ever since then he has been his best buddy. He calls his blankie his "ditdee" and now he always has to have "ditdee" and "Doot Doot" wherever he goes.

I totally love this age he's in. Good Heavens.

Last Day of Classes...Sort of

Hooray Hooray! Today was the last official day of classes...sort of. I still go to class on Saturday and then next Wednesday night for a final and party, and maybe next Saturday, depending on whether or not I take my final for that class this Saturday.

Anyway, I am happy that this semester is winding down. It has been ridiculously hard to be a full time student, mother, and wife, all while Marcus is going to school full time and working full time. I can't wait for this ridiculous lifestyle of ours to be over come April. That will be one of the best times of my life I'm sure.

I still have a bunch of homework to do...so I guess I'd better hurry and get it done so I can enjoy Christmas break!

If I Were Icecream

So...I saw this on my friend Kristine's blog and it made me contimplate the oh so deep question, "If I were icecream, what flavor would I be?" Well, here are the results:



Vanilla...sounds boring doesn't it? I hope that's not what it's supposed to mean.

Hooray for Friday!

Hooray, hooray! It's almost Friday!

This Friday is the LAST Friday of classes this semester! Wahoo! I will be meeting with my group for Research Methods class tomorrow after Personality Theory class and then I am going to just enjoy the weekend! Christmas shopping here I come!

Dang it...I just remembered that I have a two and a half hour class on Saturday. I always forget about it. Ah Shucks.

My New Bedding Has Arrived!

Those of you who know me well know that I am not a very patient person when it comes to waiting for things I'm excited for. Every year at Christmas time you would think I was five by the way I feel having to wait to know what my presents are. In fact, I even have a hard time keeping secret the gifts I bought for other people. I can't even do Christmas shopping for Marcus until just days before Christmas because it kills me not to tell hime what I got him. ANYWAY...here's the point of this post:

Last August (that's right, I said August) I ordered a bedding set from JCPenney.com. Now, I have been searching for a bedding set that I love ever since Marcus and I have been married. So I FINALLY found one online and ordered it. I was so excited! I got an e-mail a few days later informing me that my order would be delayed and I recieved a rescheduled delivery date. Well...that happened again and again and my order didn't come until last night! You read right, LAST NIGHT! Can you believe I had to wait that long! Can you believe that I actually waited that long! Ths is a real feat for me.

By the way, I got new bamboo sheets. You may think sheets out of bamboo don't sound very comfortable, but let me just tell you, they are the best sheets I've ever had...better than 1000 count Egyption Cotton (my old favorite). Bamboo sheets are also less expensive and eco friendly.

Can you tell I'm serious about my bedding! (I'm such a dork).

Oh Happy Day!

Well I got my test completed and turned in! Oh happy day!

Also, I am again so proud of my sweet aunt Marie. She made it to the Dancing With the Stars Finale! I think she has shown so much personal strength in the show. Way to go!

Avoiding Homework

I am writing this post simply to avoid doing my homework. I AM THE WORST AT GETTING MY HOMEWORK DONE THIS SEMESTER! You'd think it would kill me to complete any of my assignments any earlier than the last possible moment if at all. Tomorrow at 5:00 pm I have an eight question essay test due for my personality theory class. It is really not too hard of test (just a lot of tedious writing), but I have been avoiding it like the plague. Good Heavens. Wish me luck. Hopefully I can write a post sometime tomorrow celebrating the fact that I got it done.

Dancing With The Stars

My Aunt Marie Rocks!

She did a wonderful job dancing this last week, and although she was in last place with just the judges votes, she was the first to be saved Tuesday night due to so many viewer votes!

Good luck Marie! We love you!

Oprah

So...Going to Oprah was SO MUCH FUN! I can hardly describe the experience as it really was bigger than anything I have ever experienced before. It was unreal to spend so much time with my ENTIRE Osmond family...it was such a blast! It's been a long time since EVERYONE was able to be together, let alone spend several days with one another.

As you might imagine there was a ton of emotion packed into the trip and we were really able to strengthen our bonds with one another. It was unreal to meet Oprah in the way that we were able to. She shared much love and kindness with each of us and we had a great experience together.

...I think the trip is something that changed my life...it's hard to describe how. I think it changed the lives of each of our family members. It wasn't just going to Oprah, or just spending time together, or mourning Grandpa's death, or celebrating the life and legacy of Grandma and Grandpa Osmond, or anything else...it was all of it together...and feeling the hand of Lord very clearly orchestrating it all.

Grandpa George

My sweet Grandpa George passed away last week Tuesday. He was 90 years old.

Thank you those of you who shared your kind words and sympathy with us. I surely appreciate it.

In many ways Grandpa George's death was happy in that he has returned to Grandma who he has desperately wanted to be with. But of course, it's hard to know we have to miss him for a while.

The funeral was wonderful. President Monson attended and spent an hour with the family just as he had done when Grandma passed away. Each of the Osmond brothers and Marie spoke and sang. It was a beautiful service. Grandpa recieved full military honors at the graveside ceremony from his fellow World War II veterans.

As our entire Osmond family spent this last week together we all shared our feelings and thoughts and agreed that although the timing of Grandpa's death was shocking at first, it really could not have been more perfect. Each of his children has a remarkable story of being able to say a final goodbye without knowing that's what they were doing at the time. And I've got to say, there was no better place for us to be than with each other the moments and days proceeding his loss, continuing even until after the funeral. There was a tenderness and love we all felt and expressed to one another that really renewed our family relationships and strengthened us. I've never felt so much love for and from my dear Osmond family. I'm sure Grandma and Grandpa are pleased.

Tag, I'm It....Thanks A Lot Laney

Well, Laney tagged me and I guess since she's my most loyal blog reader I should take my turn...Here goes.

Six interesting(and crazy) things you may have or have not known about me

1. I LOVE being pregnant! (And no I am not pregnant right now). But if I could be pregnant twice as long for each baby I end up having I would.

2. I am addicted to pajama's. If it was socially acceptable to wear pajama's every where I went I would.

3. I love Christmas shopping so much that I totally do all of my mothers shopping for her (with her money of course) as well as most of my siblings, some of my grandmothers, and I even do several "pick-ups" for my mom's friends and work associates. Last year I did Christmas shopping for about fifteen people.

4. I seriously like breakfast food. My freezer and cupboards are full of breakfast foods. Sometimes I have breakfast three times a day.

5. I am going to graduate school at the same place and will be in the same program that Dr. Phil was.

6. I really almost died when I had Connor (and now my family never wants me to get pregnant again...you'd think I was a single teenager or something). I had eclampsia...my blood pressure was 220/170. I had swelling in my brain, totally lost my eye-sight, seizured, and was sick as a dog. I hold the record at UVRMC for having the longest hospital stay after the birth of a baby and Connor holds the record for being the smallest, healthy, full-term baby born there.

Hi Laney

This message is especially for you Laney to say hello and welcome you to my neglected blog. I made this blog back in September but did nothing more than write my profile and add some photos. I made the last two posts just so you would have something to read. I also unlocked the blog just for you. Marcus and I usually do all of our blogging on a locked MyFamily site and I really want to use this one more so my in-laws are not the only ones who can read what's up in our life. Anyway...Check back soon.

P.S. How do I get to your blog?

We're Going to Oprah

My ridiculous life-long dream is coming true! Next Wednesday, November 7, my whole Osmond family (and I mean my WHOLE Osmond family) gets to go to Chicago to be on the Oprah Show. We are being flown out on a chartered airplane. I can only imagine how much fun that flight is going to be. The best thing about it is that Connor gets to have his own seat. All 12 times Connor has flown in the past he has had to ride on our laps and that has proven to make flying less fun than usual. The first day we're in Chicago we are going to be having a rehearsal for the show and a big banquet. The next morning the show will be taped and then we will all be heading home. The show airs Friday November 9. Marcus, Connor, and I will be on stage briefly with the rest of the Osmond clan, but will sit in the audience for the majority of the show. I am beside myself excited.

Here We Go

It's taken me a long time to finally hop on the blog wagon, but I'm happy to say I've finally done it. I have been reading my friends blogs for years now and it's always my favorite thing to do when I get online. I hope it's as much fun to have a blog as it is to read everyone else's. Well...anyway...here we go!