Tonight I went to a Relief Society activity. I was excited to go because I knew we were learning about familysearch.org, setting up an account, and getting any questions we had answered. Caleb insisted on tagging along. Lucky for me there was a nursery provided! There were only 3 boys in there but hey, the kid had a blast and that's what counts.
I am super excited to say I not only got an account for familysearch.org, but I was able to link myself to Travis, each of Travis's lines and found out where the holes are! Most of mine (well, most of the nine generations that show in the fan chart) has been completed. A big thank you to both my grandmas who did so much work on this when PAF first came out years ago. Travis's dad's side of the family and his mom's paternal side has been filled in quite a bit. The excitement (for me, yes, I'm a nerd) is that there are many holes on Grandma Ingrid's side to fill in. This is exciting to me because Grandma Ingrid is from Germany. I love learning about different cultures, etc. and this is going to be a great opportunity for me to talk to Grandma Ingrid and learn so much about our ancestors. Several years ago a book called In Harm's Way by Roger P Minert came out. He was a BYU professor that was interested in knowing the numbers of LDS members in each of the German branches before and after WW2. He contacted Grandma Ingrid and when the book was finished Grandma bought a copy. It was at Christmas a few years ago (two maybe) that I overheard Grandma talking about the book. I'm a weird history junkie and was thrilled to learn there was a book written that had information about some of Travis's ancestors (and pictures of his great grandma & his grandma as an infant). I, of course, bought a copy as soon as we got home. I haven't been able to read it yet but have referred to it on at least one other occasion (thank you Sam's 2nd grade reading group for discussing ships that had sunk & Grandma Ingrid for telling me about one such event in said book).
And in a completely random way learning what I did tonight ties in with a conversation I had with Sam a few days ago. I can't remember what we were talking about but I said something about doing baptisms for the dead. Sam asked me what I was talking about so I explained to her what baptisms for the dead were. On Monday night the missionaries were here to give the first missionary lesson to Nash (yes we are working toward being baptized when he turns eight in May). The elders had a super cool puzzle that showed the parts or pieces to the plan of salvation. The elders would talk to Nash about one of the steps and tell him what it was called. Nash would then find the piece (with Sam & Caleb's help of course) and put it into the puzzle. At one point the elders were telling Nash about after you die your spirit goes to heaven to wait in one of two places - one place is for those who have learned about the gospel and accepted it and the other place is for those who haven't learned about or accepted the gospel yet. It was at this point that I said, "Sam! That's exactly what I was talking to you about when we were talking about baptisms for the dead! If you do baptisms for the dead then the people who are waiting to learn about the gospel will have their church work done if/when they accept the gospel on that side! Remember when you were little and would ask what Grandma Lea was doing in heaven and I told you I thought she was teaching people about the gospel? Well, that's where she is!" It was a moment of understanding for her and a light came on. I know because she looked at me and went, "Oooh! I get it now!" Awesome. I love it when it clicks. And now, I can get Sam excited about genealogy too because there's something she can actively do to help! Sweet.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Retainer update
This has been quite the unanticipated journey to say the least.
Here is the before picture:
Wed. Jan 2 - Nash got his retainer. The original retainer they made didn't fit (surprised? Yea, me either.) The original retainer was your typical retainer - pink roof and metal wire around the teeth. It didn't fit because 1-he's missing four teeth on top and 2-the majority of the teeth he does have on top are still baby teeth. So, we sat in the dentist's office while they made a new mold of his teeth (the front teeth that we are trying to fix got broken off the first mold they made when the original retainer was made). The second retainer they created is one that looks like a piece of plastic - seriously. It fits along the top of his mouth and covers all of his top teeth. He can take it out to eat and brush his teeth (and when his mother isn't looking). Dr. Lambert told me that he thought it would only take 3-4 days to move that stubborn tooth to where we wanted it because we had made so much progress with the resin.
Thurs Jan 3 - Nash is complaining about his retainer hurting him. I sympathized with him some. I never had braces or a retainer so I can't say I know how he feels. I kept telling him to buck up and that it was probably just his teeth moving that he could feel.
Friday Jan 4 - Nash is still complaining about his retainer hurting. I finally (mostly in exasperation and to get him to stop whining) tell him to take his retainer out and show me where it's hurting. He had previously told me it was hurting where he's missing teeth so I figured it was pushing teeth forward more than anything. Turns out, the retainer had cut his gums where that piece of skin is that connects his cheek to his gums. Oops. Upon further inspection I notice that it's starting to cut his gums in the same spot on the right side as well. After multiple texts to my sister (and mom) I decided I would try and find some wax they give kids for braces.
Saturday Jan 5 - Fortunately for me, I have many, many family members who have had braces! One such fabulous person is my 14 (or is he 15?) yr old cousin! I called my aunt on Saturday morning and she was able to find some wax that Austin was no longer using since he has recently had his braces taken off. She was kind enough to let us have the wax!
Monday Jan 7 - Today I was able to get Nash an appointment with the dentist. Dr. Lambert was able to file down the retainer on both sides so that it is no longer rubbing on either side of his gums. Dr. Lambert also put a bit more of the resin into the mold to help push Nash's front tooth a little further forward. We have another appointment scheduled for Thursday afternoon and we are crossing our fingers that his tooth has completely moved by then & we will be retainer and resin free!
Thursday Jan 10 - Found out Nash threw his retainer away at school today! I told him he owes the custodian a thank you card for helping him dumpster dive! He didn't realize he'd thrown it away until the end of lunch so they were dumpster diving outside in the big dumpster. Gross! It wasn't even Nash that told me he threw it away! It was a friend of mine who is the secretary at the school. Nash was mortified when I mentioned it! He went back to the dentist today to see if his tooth had moved all the way. Turns out.....it has! He only has to wear his retainer at bedtime now and he only has to do that until the end of January. I did ask the dentist if he was sure the tooth had moved all the way because on the inside side it looks like it hasn't moved all the way over the top of the bottom tooth. Turns out, he's worn his front permanent tooth down. So, the bottom of his tooth is crooked now and will have to be fixed at a later date. But, apparently that's an easy fix. I sure hope so!
Here is the after picture:
Here is the before picture:
Wed. Jan 2 - Nash got his retainer. The original retainer they made didn't fit (surprised? Yea, me either.) The original retainer was your typical retainer - pink roof and metal wire around the teeth. It didn't fit because 1-he's missing four teeth on top and 2-the majority of the teeth he does have on top are still baby teeth. So, we sat in the dentist's office while they made a new mold of his teeth (the front teeth that we are trying to fix got broken off the first mold they made when the original retainer was made). The second retainer they created is one that looks like a piece of plastic - seriously. It fits along the top of his mouth and covers all of his top teeth. He can take it out to eat and brush his teeth (and when his mother isn't looking). Dr. Lambert told me that he thought it would only take 3-4 days to move that stubborn tooth to where we wanted it because we had made so much progress with the resin.
Thurs Jan 3 - Nash is complaining about his retainer hurting him. I sympathized with him some. I never had braces or a retainer so I can't say I know how he feels. I kept telling him to buck up and that it was probably just his teeth moving that he could feel.
Friday Jan 4 - Nash is still complaining about his retainer hurting. I finally (mostly in exasperation and to get him to stop whining) tell him to take his retainer out and show me where it's hurting. He had previously told me it was hurting where he's missing teeth so I figured it was pushing teeth forward more than anything. Turns out, the retainer had cut his gums where that piece of skin is that connects his cheek to his gums. Oops. Upon further inspection I notice that it's starting to cut his gums in the same spot on the right side as well. After multiple texts to my sister (and mom) I decided I would try and find some wax they give kids for braces.
Saturday Jan 5 - Fortunately for me, I have many, many family members who have had braces! One such fabulous person is my 14 (or is he 15?) yr old cousin! I called my aunt on Saturday morning and she was able to find some wax that Austin was no longer using since he has recently had his braces taken off. She was kind enough to let us have the wax!
Monday Jan 7 - Today I was able to get Nash an appointment with the dentist. Dr. Lambert was able to file down the retainer on both sides so that it is no longer rubbing on either side of his gums. Dr. Lambert also put a bit more of the resin into the mold to help push Nash's front tooth a little further forward. We have another appointment scheduled for Thursday afternoon and we are crossing our fingers that his tooth has completely moved by then & we will be retainer and resin free!
Thursday Jan 10 - Found out Nash threw his retainer away at school today! I told him he owes the custodian a thank you card for helping him dumpster dive! He didn't realize he'd thrown it away until the end of lunch so they were dumpster diving outside in the big dumpster. Gross! It wasn't even Nash that told me he threw it away! It was a friend of mine who is the secretary at the school. Nash was mortified when I mentioned it! He went back to the dentist today to see if his tooth had moved all the way. Turns out.....it has! He only has to wear his retainer at bedtime now and he only has to do that until the end of January. I did ask the dentist if he was sure the tooth had moved all the way because on the inside side it looks like it hasn't moved all the way over the top of the bottom tooth. Turns out, he's worn his front permanent tooth down. So, the bottom of his tooth is crooked now and will have to be fixed at a later date. But, apparently that's an easy fix. I sure hope so!
Here is the after picture:
No more top tooth behind bottom tooth! He still looks a little goofy because he's missing two teeth on both sides so he only has two teeth and then two very big gaps! You can also see how the bottom of his top tooth has been worn away (top tooth on the left - it's more obvious when you see it in person than it is in this picture).
Friday, January 4, 2013
Act of kindness #6
Last night the kids and I dropped a few of our newly purchased groceries in the bin for donations to the food pantry on our way out the door of Smith's Marketplace. I would probably have given something different (like diapers) if I had seen it on my way into the store. Oh well!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Act of Kindness #5
I've decided it may take us a month to reach all 26 acts of kindness, but that's ok, we'll get it done eventually!
Tonight Travis left home to head back to work. He left at about 8 pm. Around 9:45 pm I got a phone call from him. As I answered the phone I wondered what he could have possibly left behind.
Turns out, he had just reached Bear Lake. As he was coming through the canyon, he came upon an over turned car. He said he felt like he just couldn't pass the three girls that were sitting there and not help them. He pulled over and went over to them. I guess there was a guy in a semi there too. Travis asked him if he was ok & if someone had headed down to call 911. The guy just shook his head yes. Travis said the guy didn't say a single word the entire time he was there. Travis said he never did find out exactly what happened but all 3 of the girls that had been in that car were completely shaken up. He told them they could sit in his truck while they waited for the ambulance and cops to show up.
I can't imagine how scared those girls were! He said they were in their early 20's or so. I know that I'd have been terrified if that was me! Travis said he told them they were all lucky none of them were hurt. They must have all had a seat belt on is all I can figure. That, or they have something incredibly important left to do here.
I'm glad the girls were ok and that no one was seriously injured. I'm also glad Travis happened to go through right then. If nothing else it gave them a warm spot to sit while they waited for the emergency personnel to show up. Good job Travis! :)
Tonight Travis left home to head back to work. He left at about 8 pm. Around 9:45 pm I got a phone call from him. As I answered the phone I wondered what he could have possibly left behind.
Turns out, he had just reached Bear Lake. As he was coming through the canyon, he came upon an over turned car. He said he felt like he just couldn't pass the three girls that were sitting there and not help them. He pulled over and went over to them. I guess there was a guy in a semi there too. Travis asked him if he was ok & if someone had headed down to call 911. The guy just shook his head yes. Travis said the guy didn't say a single word the entire time he was there. Travis said he never did find out exactly what happened but all 3 of the girls that had been in that car were completely shaken up. He told them they could sit in his truck while they waited for the ambulance and cops to show up.
I can't imagine how scared those girls were! He said they were in their early 20's or so. I know that I'd have been terrified if that was me! Travis said he told them they were all lucky none of them were hurt. They must have all had a seat belt on is all I can figure. That, or they have something incredibly important left to do here.
I'm glad the girls were ok and that no one was seriously injured. I'm also glad Travis happened to go through right then. If nothing else it gave them a warm spot to sit while they waited for the emergency personnel to show up. Good job Travis! :)
Hello 2013!
Dear 2013,
This year we have many things we are looking forward to! We are excited you are finally here and we can get started!
Travis:
-Has inquired about becoming an engineer at work. This would mean a change from hourly pay to salary. It would also mean a 12 week trip to Houston for training. :(
-Hunting with Nash & Caleb in the fall.
-Perhaps going to his 15 year high school reunion.
Misty:
-Trying to decide whether to go back to teaching full time, stay where I am, or quit working and stay home. That will all depend on what happens with Travis's job though.
-Learning to crochet.
-Finishing the levi quit I started for my mom 2 years ago! I got the top done! We just need to buy batting, tie it & bind it!
-Finishing the T shirt quilt I've been working on since April 2012!
-Walking more laps at Relay this year than last year.
-Matching my Relay fundraising total from last year ($1500ish).
-Paying off the Specialty Hospital bill & NO ONE ELSE having ear surgery! Or any other surgery for that matter!
-Becoming a Cricket expert!
-Learning to do digital scrapbooking.
-Turning the blog into a book(s) and get it printed. I already have 2008 & 2009 done and ready to print. Just waiting for a good deal to come through!
-Celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary!
Samantha:
-Turning TEN!
-Participating in her first Wellsville Mile.
-Beginning FIFTH GRADE in the fall. (Mom's hoping this also means no more recorder practice for school!)
-Possibly moving up a level in piano.
-Swimming lessons for a second year.
-Hitting the one year mark for allergy shots in June! This means she'll get to go from shots once a week to shots once a month.
-Scrapbooking (I set up a spot for her to do it in the basement. I'm hoping I can 1-keep the boys & B out of it 2-get some of my own done and 3-not create a scrapbook monster!)
Nash:
-Turing EIGHT & getting baptized!
-Hunting with dad and the boys in the fall.
-Shooting his new BB gun.
-Beginning THIRD GRADE in the fall. (Look out cursive, here we come!)
-Possibly moving up a level in piano.
-Swimming lessons for a second year.
-Hitting the one year mark for allergy shots in September! This means he'll get to go from shots once a week to shots once a month.
Caleb:
-Turning FIVE!
-Beginning KINDERGARTEN in the fall. We are very sad that we will have to leave Miss Shannon behind.
-Going hunting with dad and the boys for the FIRST time.
-Maybe getting his first loose tooth (he's been pretending he's had one for at least 2 years now!).
-Swimming lessons for a second year.
-Possibly doing craft camp with Miss Shannon this summer.
Brookelyn:
-Turning TWO! Mom already calls her "The Tiny Terror." Sam & her brothers call her "Monster." Everyone calls her "Trouble."
-Possibly doing craft camp with Miss Shannon this summer.
-An adventure in potty training. Sister is allergic to something in the diapers. We've bought panties to put over her diaper to give her another layer she has to peel off before she can be naked. It's slowed her down a little. :)
2013 is sure to be an adventure. Life never is dull around here for too long. Here's to making the most of what we've got while we've got it!
This year we have many things we are looking forward to! We are excited you are finally here and we can get started!
Travis:
-Has inquired about becoming an engineer at work. This would mean a change from hourly pay to salary. It would also mean a 12 week trip to Houston for training. :(
-Hunting with Nash & Caleb in the fall.
-Perhaps going to his 15 year high school reunion.
Misty:
-Trying to decide whether to go back to teaching full time, stay where I am, or quit working and stay home. That will all depend on what happens with Travis's job though.
-Learning to crochet.
-Finishing the levi quit I started for my mom 2 years ago! I got the top done! We just need to buy batting, tie it & bind it!
-Finishing the T shirt quilt I've been working on since April 2012!
-Walking more laps at Relay this year than last year.
-Matching my Relay fundraising total from last year ($1500ish).
-Paying off the Specialty Hospital bill & NO ONE ELSE having ear surgery! Or any other surgery for that matter!
-Becoming a Cricket expert!
-Learning to do digital scrapbooking.
-Turning the blog into a book(s) and get it printed. I already have 2008 & 2009 done and ready to print. Just waiting for a good deal to come through!
-Celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary!
Samantha:
-Turning TEN!
-Participating in her first Wellsville Mile.
-Beginning FIFTH GRADE in the fall. (Mom's hoping this also means no more recorder practice for school!)
-Possibly moving up a level in piano.
-Swimming lessons for a second year.
-Hitting the one year mark for allergy shots in June! This means she'll get to go from shots once a week to shots once a month.
-Scrapbooking (I set up a spot for her to do it in the basement. I'm hoping I can 1-keep the boys & B out of it 2-get some of my own done and 3-not create a scrapbook monster!)
Nash:
-Turing EIGHT & getting baptized!
-Hunting with dad and the boys in the fall.
-Shooting his new BB gun.
-Beginning THIRD GRADE in the fall. (Look out cursive, here we come!)
-Possibly moving up a level in piano.
-Swimming lessons for a second year.
-Hitting the one year mark for allergy shots in September! This means he'll get to go from shots once a week to shots once a month.
Caleb:
-Turning FIVE!
-Beginning KINDERGARTEN in the fall. We are very sad that we will have to leave Miss Shannon behind.
-Going hunting with dad and the boys for the FIRST time.
-Maybe getting his first loose tooth (he's been pretending he's had one for at least 2 years now!).
-Swimming lessons for a second year.
-Possibly doing craft camp with Miss Shannon this summer.
Brookelyn:
-Turning TWO! Mom already calls her "The Tiny Terror." Sam & her brothers call her "Monster." Everyone calls her "Trouble."
-Possibly doing craft camp with Miss Shannon this summer.
-An adventure in potty training. Sister is allergic to something in the diapers. We've bought panties to put over her diaper to give her another layer she has to peel off before she can be naked. It's slowed her down a little. :)
2013 is sure to be an adventure. Life never is dull around here for too long. Here's to making the most of what we've got while we've got it!
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