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Posted by Cindy on March 5th, 2010 filed in Uncategorized2 Comments »
Sienna’s Blessing
On February 7, we were able to bless Sienna. Josh did a wonderful job and gave her a beautiful blessing. I wish I could remember the full blessing, but I know it left me in tears. I love that he is such a wonderful father and has been able to bless my girls.
Weeks before the blessing, I kept debating whether or not I would get Sienna her own blessing dress. I love Brooklynn’s blessing dress, but I also thought it would be really neat for both of my girls to have their own dress that they could keep for the rest of there lives.
I posted this debate on facebook, and my Aunt Alice replied to me informing me that she had a blessing dress just waiting for someone to use. Well it turns out that my Great-Aunt Beth who died 10 years ago (almost to the date of Sienna’s blessing) had bought this dress, but never had a chance to give it away.
To give you a little history on my aunt, she was a very sweet and religious lady who never married, but took it upon herself to buy every blessing dress and tuxedo for all new babies in her family. She bought the blessing dress that my sister and I shared. So when I found out that there was still a dress from her, I was thrilled. Not only was this dress beautiful, but now there was meaning and a connection to a special woman that was like a grandma to me. I truly feel like her spirit was there that day to witness Sienna’s blessing, and I hope someday Sienna will realize what an amazing gift this was.
Also, on a lighter note, two days before the blessing Josh sprained his ankle playing hockey, which caused him to have to hobble up to the front of the chapel on crutches to give Sienna her blessing. A lot of people suggested we postpone it until Josh could carry her himself (I think they were all just bummed that we scheduled it the same day as the Super Bowl), but we agreed that it needed to be done and the sprained ankle was just something we could laugh about later.
All in all, it was a beautiful day with lots of amazing family and some wonderful food (as you can see in the picture of our family, Brooklynn was too busy eating her cookie to smile at the camera!)
Posted by Cindy on March 2nd, 2010 filed in Church, Josh, SiennaComment now »
3 Years Old
Last week we celebrated Brooklynn’s third birthday. It is amazing to me how fast she is growing. She is such a special and unique child that has won our hearts over time and again. I just want to take this opportunity and share with you some of the things that make her, her!
Brooklynn wakes up every morning at 8:30am on the dot with a huge smile on her face.
She loves backpacks, boots, slippers, socks and sunglasses. If she could wear them all the time she would.
Her favorite toys are Little People. She has a huge collection of them and we can’t leave the house with out a backpack full of them.
She loves Dora, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Mickey Mouse, and anything with princess’s.
She is a girly girl with a side of tom boy.
She has her own play tool set that she insists on using whenever Daddy has his tools out.
She loves to dance and sing and insists that we join in the fun.
She absolutely hates being dirty, although she does love to play in the dirt.
She loves, loves, loves stickers!
She loves all of her cousins and grandparents and talks about them daily.
Her favorite foods are, hot dogs, cheese, yogurt, and anything she can put ketchup on. (Which to her, is pretty much everything – including Captain Crunch.)
She loves talking on the phone.
Whenever we are at the dinner table we always have to do “cheers” (tapping the glasses together).
We have our own secret family hand shake that she insists on doing several times a day. The hand shake is a mixture of high fives, thumbs up, rocks, and hands in.
Her favorite day of the week is Thursday, because it’s “School Day.”
She loves her baby sister “Sinana” (her name for Sienna).
She loves to show off her little sister to everyone she meets.
She is always looking for an adventure whether it is scaling the backside of the banister at Grandma and Grandpa Buhler’s, jumping as high as she can on the bed, or setting off the fire alarm at the movie theater. However don’t even think about putting her on an amusement park ride or she’ll scream like 15 little girls all in one.
If you ask what my name is (Cindy) she’ll tell you it’s “mommy.” If she hear’s someone call me Cindy, she’ll correct them and tell them that I am mommy.
If you ask what daddy’s name is, she’ll tell you it’s “Josh.”
If you ask what her name is, she’ll tell you “It’s me, Brookey!”
Nicknames for her include, Brookey, Brookey Brew, B, Bumble Bee, and Princess.
She loves to be the center of attention.
She is the most stubborn, strong-willed, child I have ever known.
She loves to be a part of everything and there is nothing that she misses out on.
She always has a plan and don’t even think about getting in her way.
We love our Brooklynn. She is such an amazing little girl. She brightens each day of our lives with her smile, her laughter, and her sweet spirit. We love her so much and we are so glad she is a part of our family.
Posted by Cindy on February 14th, 2010 filed in BrooklynnComment now »
Pretty Castle
Tonight, on the way home from my parents house, we were driving by the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. I pointed to it and told Brooklynn, “Look at the pretty Temple.” She quickly replied, “No Temple, that’s the pretty castle.” I responded back to her, “No honey, that’s not a castle, that’s a temple.” She then replied back to me, “No, that’s the pretty castle where all the princesses live.”
Apparently we need to spend a little more time talking about Temples at our house, and a little less time talking about castles!
Posted by Cindy on January 31st, 2010 filed in Brooklynn1 Comment »
Something To Make You Smile!
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Phone Pictures
Finally after about 3 years of having the same model of cell phone, I finally learned how to download pictures from my phone to the computer, with the help of Josh. Some of my favorite pictures have been stuck there and every time I look at them, I just cross my fingers hoping that my phone will last long enough for me to figure out how to retrieve them. Since I have been known in the past to send my phone through the wash or leave it on top of the car as I drive down the freeway, this was a real concern. Finally the pictures are securely on the computer, so I thought I would share one of my favorites. If you are lucky and I am ambitious I’ll add a few more in the next few days!
Enjoy
Posted by Cindy on January 10th, 2010 filed in BrooklynnComment now »
Sienna May
It has been awhile since we have posted, but I feel we have had a good excuse. Although, I have been feeling bad for not updating everyone on Sienna and since this is our 100th post I thought I better throw in some pictures of our beautiful baby girl as well. The first picture is the day Sienna finally came home from the hospital. The other two are ones that my brother-in-law Chris came and took at 2 weeks old. I’ll post more updated ones later.
Sienna is now 7 1/2 weeks old and doing wonderful. As many of you know her start in life was not an easy one. After being life-flighted to IMC for a pneumothorax, she spent the next 10 days in the NICU. Luckily the hole in her lung healed quickly and she was only on oxygen for about a day. We were originally told that she would come home after 3 or 4 days, but things didn’t progress as quickly as we hoped. While in the NICU, Josh and I were bombarded with doctors, nurses and specialists giving us their opinion on what could possibly be wrong with our child, none of which had anything to do with the pneumothorax that had brought her here.
Finally with a list of doctors we needed to see and tests that needed to be done, our sweet daughter was finally able to come home. We were so grateful to finally have her home with us and finally be able to introduce her to Brooklynn. They became instant friends and Brooke has been her protector ever since.
The first half of December was filled with doctor appointments, lab work and frustration. When I wasn’t taking care of the kids, I was on the phone chasing down lab results and doctors. I won’t go into all the details, because I don’t feel I have that much time to explain all that she was being tested for.
Finally, two weeks after Sienna came home, we got our first phone call that was good news, all of her lab work came back with good results. As the weeks followed more good news started coming, her ultrasound came back fine, and other issues seem to be working themselves out. She is still being tested for a few minor things, but things are so much better then what we had been told they could be. As of now, she appears to be a very healthy and happy baby.
I feel so grateful to a loving Heavenly Father that has blessed our family so much in the last few weeks. It has been the biggest trial that Josh and I have ever faced together. I feel it has brought us closer together as a couple and as a family. I truly believe that Sienna will have a perfectly normal and healthy life. I am so grateful that she is a part of our family and I am excited to watch her grow. I love my family, they bring me more joy then I could ever express.
Posted by Cindy on January 6th, 2010 filed in Sienna5 Comments »
Hello World!
Well, the big day finally came, just a little earlier than planned, and it has definitely been a day to remember.
The original plan was for us to go into Riverton Hospital on Monday, November 16th, to induce labor, and welcome our new little baby into the world. It was going to be great – Cindy and I went out on a date Saturday night, we planned on taking it easy on Sunday, and then first-thing Monday morning, we’d go have a baby. However, it turns out that the little girl had plans of her own… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Josh on November 15th, 2009 filed in Cindy, Family, Sienna11 Comments »
“Don’t Worry…..”
This past week, being at the very end of this pregnancy, has been a little tiring, mentally, physically, and emotionally for me. Apparently, this has become visible to Brooke and being the sweet little girl she is, she tries to comfort me. Everyday this week, about an hour before Josh comes walking through the door, she comes to me with her sweet little voice and says “Don’t worry mommy, daddy soon!” I love how grown up and sweet she is becoming each day. I am so grateful to have her as my daughter. I know she is going to make a wonderful big sister to this new little baby.
Posted by Cindy on November 12th, 2009 filed in Brooklynn, Cindy, Josh1 Comment »
P.O.T.W. The Toy Ad
I know it has been months since I last did a picture of the week, and I can’t promise I will get back on that wagon anytime soon, but this one just makes me laugh.
Last Sunday morning Josh and I came out to the kitchen to find this; Brooklynn kicked back at the breakfast table, looking at the new toy ad.
I love this kid. She makes us laugh every day!
Posted by Cindy on November 5th, 2009 filed in Brooklynn, P.O.T.W.1 Comment »
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