Poor Landon

So yesterday Landon had his tonsils and adenoids removed in hopes that he will breath better, speak better, and not get sick as often. This has been a long time coming and we are glad it is finally over.
He was such a good boy and as always had all the nurses gaga over him. While we waited he played hide and seek behind a chair. He got mad at me when I told him not to run because he could get hurt so he looked at me and said Mom you and Dad are going on to the naughty list and you are not getting presents from Santa. Well by now the Doctor was nearby and just started laughing as did I we quickly had to stop because Landon said it was not nice to laugh.
The surgery was only about a half hour but it took him over an hour to wake up. He did not cry and started drinking when the nurse asked him to. Infact most of the day he was almost to hyper. Today he is not as well but is still being a good patient. He should be totally recovered by Christmas and back to his good old self if not better.
I am so glad for a great Doctor and staff they made it so easy to let my baby go under anesthetic with out having me right by his side. I am also glad Todd was able to help me and be at the surgical center with us.

Our New Addition!!

So I really needed to get on here and announce our little girls birth!! Savannah Ruth Allen was born on September 18th at 8:32 am she weighed 6lbs 12ozs and was 18in long. We had a scheduled c-section which you think might remove some of the anticipation that comes with waiting for a birth WRONG! We arrived at the hospital at 5:30 am and we were scheduled for at 7:15 surgery time then some woman decided her baby should come first so we had to wait for another hour. The best part of waiting was the couple on the other side of the curtain who was also waiting for a c-section. This next part is not an exaggeration!! As we waited we hear her saying how much gas she has and the next thing you know she just let it rip. Ok so you might think oh poor pregnant lady give her a break well I would have if it stopped after one time but no she kept going. She would just let them rip over and over again and then laugh and talk about her gas. Now keep in mind we only had a curtain between us and she knew we were next to her. It took everything Todd had to keep from telling her to put a cork in it. Oh and did I mention it began to stink. I felt we got a little revenge when I got wheeled in to surgery and she had to wait for me to be done ( she had arrived at 4:30 am).

Surgery went great and before we knew it our daughter was born. Savannah came out screaming and wiggling the doctor said we have a wild one. She was beautiful and I will admit I started to cry. She has dark hair that when wet has a little curl to it. Todd had the sweetest face when he saw her. He was able to stay with her while they finished my surgery and I was in recovery. I had to wait an hour to see her again and it was killing me I was so happy to finally get to hold her! My mom stayed with me in the hospital the first night so Todd could be home with Landon and I very much appreciated that. I was very happy that I could go home on Sunday and our family could start to settle in.

I am so lucky to have two beautiful children who are healthy and happy. As look back on the years and the hard times we went through to get to this point I realize I would not change it for anything. I am so touched when I see how much Landon loves his sister. He loves to sing to her and kiss and hold her. I know down the road he will not be as kind and patient with her nor her with him but I hope they will always love each other.

We have a date!!

So we are so excited that we have a c-section date for Savannah! She will arrive on September 18th one month shy of Landon's 4th birthday. It just seems crazy that it is here. I have to admit that I am ready. She seems to be so active and is taking up every last bit of space in my body. I guess it is just the usual lots of heartburn, no sleep, hard time breathing, and moving.

Sometimes it still seems so strange to see the pink and think that not only will we have another child but a girl. Landon is really excited and can't to wait for his sister to come. He tells everyone what her name is and that he loves her. He loves to kiss my belly and whisper things to her. For now he is even excited to be sharing a room with her, I am sure that could change.

I know that we were so blessed to have Landon and now to have Savannah is a absolute miracle.

A Full Moon

So I think I am having a nice quiet time this morning with Landon. We went to the Library yesterday and picked out a few books and we were reading together this morning when all of a sudden he pulls down his pants and moons me. He thought that was the funniest thing ever. I know that this so comes from his father and I know his father is so proud of this. One thing is for sure Landon keeps me on my toes and always has me laughing.

Wow has it really been that long?

So I realize I have not kept up at all on my blog. I am sure for those of you that know it is not suprising with how our summer has gone. For those that don't know here is the low down.
We left Michigan in the middle of May to move to Utah for the summer so Todd could work for a law firm in Cedar City. The first week was like a dream Todd loved the job but by the second week it became a nightmare. The attorney was arrested and we were without a job and out all the money it took to move. During this time I had also lost my wedding ring which broke my heart.

We then headed back to Michigan to load a moving truck to head to Florida where Todd will be attending his last year of law school. We were so grateful for the wonderful friends we had in Michigan who helped us during this difficult time and who on short noticed provided us with food, fun, and help packing the moving truck.

Our trek to Florida was long and exciting we were trying to line up our apartment while on the road and just focus on moving forward. We found out the day we pulled into Naples that we had no place to live and 24 hours to find one. We were grateful that we found a nice place and it is feeling like home we were frustrated that we were spending almost $300 more a month then anticipated. We had some good friends here in Florida who helped us unload the truck on a very hot and humid day and for that we are grateful. What I was not ready for was my kitchen table being broken and so many other things damaged or broken. At this point I start to laugh and cry at the same time. I am sure I look like a crazy lady at this point. All was not lost though Todd had a job lined up and the guy seemed ok that we were going to leave for 2 weeks and told Todd to contact him when we got back.

We then left for Hawaii with my family which was a wonderful escape and we were certain all would be well in Zion when we got home. Well we get home and Todd calls the attorney and he has already hired someone else. So now we have an apartment that costs more then we planned for and no job. Life seemed perfect at this point NOT!

Now I want you to know that as tested as we were we would not trade our trials for any others. I have a wonderful husband who is hard working and diligent and he continued to look for a job. Now this is were the story gets good! Todd was contacted on a Friday and the attorney wanted to interview him on Saturday to which Todd said yes. So the next day after a good interview the attorney asked Todd to wait for about 10 min and when he came back he offered him a job making more then we had been offered at any other position this summer. Todd now works for a man who seems to be honest in his dealings and is a wonderful teacher. We now have a job that will last the whole year and for that we are grateful. We even wonder at times if this is who he will be working with for awhile. We are a little gun shy still and don't get our hopes up to much.

I do know that as crazy as things have been we are so blessed. We look at our situation and are thankful for the peace we have in our lives. We are so happy to be preparing to welcome our daughter Savannah soon. We have a wonderful son who brings us so much joy. Hey and he will go to the potty by himself now and that is a huge blessing. I also could never ask for a better husband who never gives up. Todd is a great husband, father, and over all great priesthood leader in our home. All the tears and sorrow this summer really have been worth it and I am grateful that I could be given these trials so that I could see how lucky I am.

Yes I am shocked to!

So we had totally given up on having another baby. Todd and I had a bad experience with the fertility clinic in December so we were done. In short they were going to be closed on the holidays which meant no treatments. I just don't get who gets into this industry and is not open 365 days a year! So we took things into our own hands and did the drugs ourselves. I know, I know now you are thinking I am like the crazy lady in California who just gave birth to 8 after she already had 6. Well those that really know me know I am a little crazy. I took a pg test 2 days before my cycle was to start and it was negative which was not shocking. We thought from the beginning this would be a long shot. So then about 5 days later I saw the pg test under the sink and just thought why not and then a nice little plus sign showed up. I called Todd to see when he would be home when he said not till 9 pm I just let the words I am pregnant come out. He thought what the heck she would not joke about this. Next thing I know he is on his way home and telling me to drink up because he was picking up more tests. So 2 tests later and we were sure. We are so excited and even Landon is really happy. He tells us all the time his brothers and/or sisters are coming. We can not believe how blessed we are. We are very thankful for this opportunity to be parents again.