My Valentine's Gift from Brad

Brad made this amazing video for me for Valentine's Day. It is the best gift, EVER! I am so lucky to have such an amazing husband!

Justin's Farewell and MTC Photos

My baby brother, Justin, is on a mission. He is going to Fort Worth, Texas. I am so beyond proud of him. He will be an amazing missionary. He is in the MTC already and absolutely loving it. As much as I miss him, there is no other place I would want him to be! Love you Jussy!

Justin and Kassi after his farewell.

Justin, Kassi, and me.

Justin at the MTC!

Laura, Justin, and me.

My Dad, Justin, and my Mom.

Me, Justin, Brad and Kassi.

Zach, Heather, Justin, Jarom, and Danny.

I'm a big girl now!

A lot of you know I was having a hard time potty training Kassi. She was going back and forth with it for a year and a half. She would go on the potty, and then refuse to the next day. Most of it was my fault. I just wasn't consistent enough. Well, when Brad had his surgery we thought that would be a good time to go Gun Ho with the whole potty training thing because we were going to be home for awhile. Little did we know what a stressful time that would be, but we had already started her doing it, and she didn't want to go back. So she was more than ready, I just kept finding the excuse not to. I always said I would never be the mom with a three year old that wears a diaper, but I definitely ate my words. She is doing so great, and has hardly had any accidents! I am just glad it is DONE! YEA!!!!!!!!

My Fav Office clip!

I had to put this on here because every time I watch this, it ALWAYS makes me laugh! Hope it gives you a little giggle, too!

Here's what happened..............

Ok, I have received several phone calls, and people have been stopping by my house to see what happened Saturday night. So I thought I would just post it on here for all of you who are curious.(Heck, I would be!)
Brad had surgery on Thursday, and was actually doing really well, until Saturday. He started to feel lightheaded and was having a hard time breathing. That night around ten or so, he went to stand up and collapsed on the floor. His body went rigid, and his hands were contorted(is that a word?) in like a claw shape, and he couldn't move. So I frantically called 911. My in-laws came over, thank goodness, cause I think I would have lost it without them there. By the time the ambulance and firemen arrived, Brad's whole body was numb. He could barely talk. They worked quickly and were able to get things under control. What had happened was the anesthesia and Lortab had a bad affect on Brad. I'm not going to go into too many details, just know that Brad is ok. He is doing so much better. This was the worst night of my life, and I am still having nightmares from it, but they did a bunch of tests, and Brad is going to be fine. Thank you for all of your phone calls, and prayers. It's been a tough week, but we have had so much love and support from everyone. So THANK YOU!

Christmas, Finally!

So I am finally getting around to doing Christmas pics. Christmas was so fun this year! My brother, Jordan, my sister-in-law, Shannon, and their two kids, Luke, and Ava, came here from St Louis. It was so fun having them here! On Christmas Eve we spent the first part of the day at my parents house visiting and eating. Then we went to my in-laws for our annual Christmas Eve dinner. It was so delicious! When we got home that night, we all opened our pj's, and then it was time for sleep. Brad and I didn't end up going to bed til about two, and lucky for us, Kassi didn't wake up til about eight. She even forgot it was Christmas. We then told her Santa had come that night. She was so excited! Kassi's big presents from Santa were an adorable rocking horse that neighs and makes horsey sounds, a box full of princess dresses and accessories to go with them, and a leapfrog reading game,(thanks again, Kristen!). She also got a bunch of clothes, movies, and books. We then went over to my in-laws for Deanne's yummy breakfast casserole. Then headed over to my parent's house for the rest of the day, then we went home, and my in-laws came over to our house to see what Kassi had received from Santa. All in all it was a wonderful Christmas, but I have to say that I am glad it's over. I am not a procrastinator, and this year I felt like I was doing things at the last minute, and it totally stressed me out! Can't wait for next year, though!

Kassi got a cute doggy from Uncle Troy and Aunt Wendy.

Kassi got a baby Ariel from Grandma and Grandpa Clegg.

Collin, Grace, Eme, and Kassi as we read in Luke II.

Our tree Christmas morning.

Kassi riding on her new horsey, and yes, once again her eyes are closed.

Kassi, sucking on a candy cane, with her eyes closed, with all her presents. And yes, Brad got me the Twilight series for Christmas. YEA!

Grandma and Poppa Swanson got Kassi this cute princess outfit, a doggie that wags it's tail and barks, and a Sleeping Beauty video game. So spoiled!

Jarom, Me, Jordan, Laura, and Justin.

My cute family. We did this picture of just my parents, and siblings, cause the next day we were going to get a professional pic done of all the family. Kassi ended up getting the stomach flu, so we had to cancel them. I am so glad we got this pic done on Christmas, because Justin is leaving on his mission in a couple weeks, and this is the only pic that my fam will have together for the next two years.

My little family.

You're a pretty princess

Tonight Kassi and I were watching the People's Choice Awards while I was getting her ready for bed. Terri Hatcher comes on screen and Kassi says, "Oh mom, she's so pretty like a princess." I agreed, and then she said,"Mom, you're pretty like a princess, too. You be on the show, and you can dance and dance." (She thinks that dancing is the only thing princesses do.) I told Kassi "thanks", and smiled, realizing that my 3 year old just boosted my self-esteem.