Busy...

It has been so busy around here...I don't even know where to begin. So I will just let it all out. I am doing this 1 so that I stay motivated and will eventually upload pictures and 2 so that people who once read my blog might do so again knowing that I am going to update.

We have now entered our "Vegas" time...surprisingly I am doing ok, just really busy and really worn out. I have a new respect for single parents in the world who try to work and still be a decent Mom (or dad) to their children. It really is tough.

When Chris first left, I had a few break downs and cried myself to sleep and then in my mind I decided that I had to make a decision...I could be depressed and cry so much that I put myself into a constant state of headache or I could just get to work and move forward. Needless to say, I did the latter. My hardest days are Sundays because those were our family days and its just not the same without Chris around, but I have amazing family and friends who have stepped in and helped out.

Having Chris gone, however, has really taught me a lot about myself and our relationship and a lot about my faith. It has always been so easy for me and Chris and now with this challenge I was really afraid that we would drift apart, but it has done just the opposite. I feel closer to Chris in our relationship than I have in a long time. I think because since we aren't together it forces us to actually have converstaions that are more than just how was your day or what are you doing. It has really been amazing in that respect. I can't imagine spending my life with any one else...he truly is the person that completes me and when life is so easy all of the time you can easily forget that.

On a side note, since Chris has left, I have been infested by MICE and I HATE MICE!!!! I even saw one and I about fainted! I have since set traps and have only caught 1. They are either too smart for me or are too scared to come in my room any more after their brother (Ratatouille as we like to call him) fell.

I am also spending most of my nights working on our Faculty play which is in 10 days! I can't believe it is so close and yet I can't wait for it to be over. It has been a lot of fun, but now as we approach the last few days of practicing and preparing I am getting really nervous. We are planning on having at least 600 people come if not more....our setting can hold up to 1500...wouldn't that be AMAZING! When we first planned on having the musical we were hoping for about 400 people. To think that it got so big...But if you are interested in coming let me know and I can post the details...It is sure to make you laugh if nothing else.

Tracen is going to school and is now a sunbeam...he is really good at reciting his Articles of Faith and I am actually signing him up for a t-ball league this spring. He is sure funny and super fun to be around.

Logan is just....well Logan. If anyone is having a hard time with Chris gone, it is him. Infact he spent an entire night asking me where daddy was and why he had to be in Vegas. He is getting smarter everyday and talking more and more. Today he even went potty on the potty. I think I am going to go for the potty training thing with him this summer. He thinks it is so cool.

That's us in a nutshell...not all the details, but enough to keep you wanting more right...I promise I will post pictures in the very near future.

Almost makes me want another...ALMOST

My brother and his wife had their second little angel this week! On January 26th another Sydenham grandSON was born weighing in at 8 lb 11 oz and 19 inches! He is so precious...it really makes me want another one...well, ALMOST =) Welcome Tyson Neil!!!

The happy family. It is hard to think that little Miles is already a BIG brother!


Lots of blonde hair just like his brother!

Congratulations Jessica and Jason! We love you and are thinking about you!!!

Sunbeep!

Tracen is officially a SUNBEAM...or in other words a Sunbeep! He loves to go to primary and has already learned his 1st article of faith!

Santa's Message to Tracen

How fun is THIS? Santa sent a message to Tracen this year to make sure he knows that he is watching him. Merry Christmas Tracen!!!

Logie Bear

After our fun time at Disneyland...Logan got a little sick. A week ago today he was not feeling well so I took him over to urgent care. He had an ear infection, sinus infection and wasn't getting enough oxygen through his body due to his cold. Poor guy. So he had to go on breathing treatments. Here he is...it looks sad, but actually he is such a trooper and has been doing great on them! Logan's breathing has always been a bit raspy and I have worried about him since he as born. He used to sound like a little pig because his breathing was so labored, but all of our doctors have said that he is fine. I still wonder if he won't be a little asmatic when he grows up.

DISNEYLAND 2009

For Thanksgiving we packed up the kids and headed to DiSnEyLaNd for 5 days. We spent 3 days in the park which was plenty! We had so much fun but we were completely worn out by the end. We got to hang out with my whole family which was super fun! We spent most of our time with Logie's best friend and cousin MILES!!! Disneyland was all decked out for Christmas so it was beautiful...my camera ran out of batteries one day so other people took pictures for me and I still need to get them from them...So here is what I have! I hope you enjoy our vacation in the HaPpIeSt PlAcE oN eArTh!