SAND DUNES

Today we were able to go to the sand dunes as a Sundell family activity. It was nice because it was perfect weather, a motor home to stay in when we weren't riding, and having the family there. We got there about 9:30ish and it hadn't warmed up yet so it was 43 degrees exactly. After about an hour it started to warm up a ton and was beautiful! I was really bummed because my very first ride on the 4 wheeler I rolled it on top of me and got knocked out for a second. It was crazy! I remember that I was turning and I got a bit out of control and tried turning the other way. Next thing I know I was laying on the ground with the 4 wheeler on my legs and Peter calling my name. I have a small bruise and had a bit of a headache pretty much the entire day, but I feel much better now. I still was able to have a good time and put that embarassing little incident behind me. After that, I rode in Robi's jeep and it was really fun to drive because the seats are really comfortable and it didn't hurt my tailbone. Riding the 4 wheelers it didn't hurt either because I was leaning forward and not sitting on it. Nixon also went in the jeep with me and he went on the children's 4 wheeler with me. He enjoyed it a ton. He loved watching the other people driving their toys. Oh, and might I add how HOT my husband looks in his motorcycle gear! Oh my heck! He looks seriously so SEXY! Anyways, I have a screaming child upstairs who needs me. Bye. I will post some pictures of the dunes when the camera gets recharged.

Thanksgiving 2009

This year for Thanksgiving we stayed at home and had a delicious dinner with the Sundell's. It was so nice to have mostly everyone in town and to be able to spend time with one another. It felt a bit empty not having Robi physically there with us, but I know that he was with us in spirit. One of the things that I am especially thankful for is having the Gospel in my life and Plan of Salvation. It is so comforting to know that we will be able to see Robi and all of our loved one's who have passed again.

A small list of some of the things I am thankful for:

my loving husband, Peter

my energetic son, Nixon

mine and Peter's sweet families

that Peter is a worthy priesthood holder

temple marriage

my awesome calling doing the ward bulletin

family dinners

having Peter be a wonderful provider so that I can stay at home with Nixon

scriptures

my beautiful home

Like I said earlier, this was only a small list of things that I am thankful for. I could go on and on. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

STANDING AND PAINTING

Well. This week was a fun week! My mom was in town from Tuesday until today! We had such a fun time! I love when she comes! She picks up after me, watches Nixon so that I can catch up on some much needed sleep, and makes us dinner! It's like having a housekeeper! Not only do I love having her her to do stuff it is fun talking to her and hanging out!

A couple weeks ago my Aunt Elaine came to town and I wanted her advice on decor ideas for my house. Well, she told me to paint my railing black. So I did. I LOVE IT! Peter and I started on Thursday night around 7:00. He helped me until about 8:30 ( his bed time ) and then I finished it about 1:30am. I had to wait an hour in between paint coats to let it dry, but other than that I was painting the entire night! I LOVE painting! It is therapeutic for me.

Also, this week Nixon has started standing and pulling himself up! I love it! He is getting around so much crawling and now he is standing! Before I know it he will be walking! I am a little scared for him to walk! Right now he is only crawling and I feel exhausted just following him around making sure he isn't putting anything in his mouth! Speaking about stuff in his mouth...last weekend Peter was watching Nixon. They went into our guest room to get something out of the closet. Peter looks on the ground making sure there isn't anything that he can eat then puts him on the ground. A few minutes go by and Nixon is chewing on something. Peter puts his finger in his mouth and does "the scoop" and pulls out what?!?...............................

A BUG! EWE! YUCK! I am so glad that I wasn't there!

Okay. Bye.

Just when..../

I though Nixon was getting better he starts throwing up. He has thrown up 4 times this morning. It's not just a little throw up, it's like a cup! Poor kid! Well, maybe next time I will wait to post about us finally getting better until we are all actually really, truly better. Have a wonderful Sabbath!

sick sick sick

My sweet baby has been sick all week! He is finally starting to feel better and isn't coughing as much and can actually breathe without me hearing all flem in his throat. We have had a bit of a rough week this week. Nixon started getting sick when we were in Utah last Friday. It just got worse from there. He then gave it to me, so we both had it. I ended up taking him to the Insta Care on Monday just to make sure it wasn't RSV or anything like that. Thankfully, all he had was bad cold. We came back from Utah on Wednesday morning and I took Nixon to his doctor and they ended up having me do breathing treatments on him. If you don't know what that is, it is an oxygen mask that you put on and it has steam come out of it with medicine to help loosen the gunk in your lungs. It has helped so so so much! I have used it on me a couple times and it has helped me a ton as well! Nixon is feeling much better. He still has a bit of hard time at night and I have had to do the treatments on him once or twice at night, but it really helps him and I can tell a huge difference in how he breathes. When I took him to his doctor they couldn't believe that he was sick. He was smiling and laughing at the nurses and his doctor. I am so grateful that Nixon and I are starting to feel better!

hAlLoWeEn PiCtUrEs

For Halloween we went to our friends ( Brandon and Courtney ) house for a party. It was so much fun! There were was lots of fabulous company and food! Nixon wasn't very happy most of the time so we weren't able to be there for a very long time, but it was still nice to go for a bit.

Sumo ( Chad ) and Chinese Woman ( Jacque )

Mexican Man ( Tammy ) - Lady GaGa ( Chris )

Nixon trying to figure out who this is. He was so confused.

Me, Courtney, Andrea ( Jeff ), and Jacque

Peter and I went as a socket and plug. Nixon was a pirate.

Princess Leia ( Jenny ) and Darth Vader ( Spencer )

Nixon playing with Scarlett's jumper. He loved it until he started to get tired.

Nixon in his Halloween pj's and daddy watching tv.

Robison "Robo" Stewart Sundell

My sweet brother-in-law passed away this weekend. He was such a fun loving guy! Anytime I was with him I was always laughing and having a good time. He was such a good example to those around him and knew him. The first time I met Robo was the day he came back from his mission. I didn't know whether to shake his hand, give him a hug, or just say "hey, I am your sister-in-law" and hi five him. Well, we met and he gave me a big hug like we had been family forever. He was such a sweet Uncle. He loved Nixon so much! He was so sweet with him and Nixon loves him too. Nixon loved it when Robo would hold him and play with him. He could always make Nixon laugh. He actually was the first one that got Nixon to stand on his hand. It was so funny because Peter had been trying to do it for a couple weeks and then Robo walks in and does it the first try. I wish that Nixon was able to know his crazy Uncle Robo. He was such a great Uncle.

I loved talking to Robo. Especially when he would tell me the crazy things he has done. Whenever we went to Powell I made sure that he was going to go because I knew that if Robo was there it was going to be a good time for sure!

I am going to miss him so much! I am so sad he is gone and wish that he never left. I know that I am being selfish because I know that he is in a better place. I am so thankful that I am able to know him and all the fun memories that we have. Love you Robo!

The viewing is going to be on Wednesday from 5:00 - 7:00 and the funeral will be on Thursday at 2:00 with a short viewing an hour before. He will be buried immediately following the funeral. After the burial, there will be a bbq at the Sundell's home. We will be sharing pictures and stories of "THE GREAT ROBINO".