UMC here we come!!!

I just want to let everyone know that Chauncy got a job at UMC in Tucson in the ICU. he will start on the 20th of July. We are so excited. we found a place to rent in Benson. it will be about an hour commute for him but that is what he wanted to do so he could take his horses. This is a great opportunity for him starting in the ICU because his goal is to be a flight nurse and they want you to have at least 2 to 3 years of experance in and ER or ICU before you can apply so starting off in the ICU is AWESOME for us. Chauncy did not pass the NCLEX (State Boards) the first time so keep us in your prayers so he can pass it next time.

Things are going pretty good here Seth is being such a good big brother. he is always concerned when Morgan is crying and he will do all he can to get her to stop. If her bow is not straight he will fix it. Preston is just about potty trained and LOVES playing with Seth. they are getting along so well right now. they play with their trucks all day long. Morgan is just growing like a weed. I can't believe she is 3 months already. She wants to be sitting up looking around seeing whats going on all the time. she is so much fun.

July is going to be a busy on for us. we will go to the mountain for the 4th of July and on the 8th my Brother-in-law somes home from Russia off his mission we are so EXCITED!! we then will go spend the weekend in snowflake with him. he will report on sunday which is Seths 4th birthday. (holly cow I have a 4 year old) then we will come home, move to Benson on the 15, have my anniversary on the 16 then head back up to snowflake on the 17th (Chauncy's birthday) then Chauncy will come back and Start work on the 20th. I could go camping then with the Russells but I haven't decided what I want to do, go camping or be home for Chauncy for his first week at work and get settled. Settling will always be there when I get home but being there for Chauncy for his first week at his new job wont. so I'm not sure what I am going to do. well thats my busy July.

MORGAN is finally here!!!!

Morgan is finally here!! I wasn't due until April 5 but she decided she wanted to come early which was a good thing. Morgan was born March 22, 2009 at 4:30 pm. She weighed 8 lbs 10 oz and was 19 in long. She was so chubby when she was born.

Since this is my journal I am going to tell about my experience. It started on Wednesday 3-18 I was having contractions (I had been walking around Wal-Mart and bashas all day) Chauncy was concerned because he was leaving on Thursday to go to clinicals in Phoenix and wouldn't be back until Saturday night. I went to my Dr's appt on Thursday and told my doctor that Chauncy was going out of town and asked him if he would check me so Chauncy could go at ease knowing that he wouldn't have to leave clinicals early and make it back for the birth. He checked me and I was dilated to a 3. NOT what Chauncy wanted to hear? Chauncy told me to take it easy and drink lots of water so I wouldn't go into labor with him gone. I told him I hadn't contracted all day so not to worry. He left and I just kept him updated. No contractions the rest of Thursday or Friday. Well we had the Roping on Saturday which I usually run but didn't this time because I knew I couldn't sit there for 5 hours straight. I just helped with the money and stuff. But every time I would get up and walk even 2 feet I would have a contraction, but if I just sat there nothing would happen. So I just took it easy. After the roping Mom and I and the boys were stuck at the arena because my car wouldn't start. The boys were cranky because of no naps so I didn't want to walk home so we waited for Steven and Cim to come and help us out. I asked Steven if he had jumper cables and he said no. Well DUMB me remembered I had a jump starter thing in my car. So we just sat at the arena for an hour for no reason. We went to my mom's house and just laid around for a little while. Well at 6 my stomach got hard and wouldn't relax so I wanted to go walking to see if I could get regular contractions. We got our shoes on and the boys on their bikes to go walking. As we got half way between G'ma Angies house and my mom's house Chauncy showed up. We walked to the railroad tracks and back. The whole time we were walking my stomach was hard it wouldn't relax and get hard again it just stayed hard. Well it got hurting to bad so I just wanted to go home and sit down. I went home and sat down. My stomach stayed hard so I had Chauncy call one of his Nursing instructors because she is an OB nurse as well. She said take a warm shower and if they keep coming its real labor. I got in the shower and I had a couple contractions in the warm shower. I went and laid on my bed while Chauncy showered and I only had one contraction. Since I was group B positive we knew I had to have at least 4 hours of Penicillin before I delivered. So being dilated to a 3 I decided that we should go in. We took the boys over to my moms and we went to the hospital at 10 pm. When we got there they monitored me for an hour and checked me. I was now at a 4. At 11 pm they told me to go walk around the hospital for an hour and then come back. So Chauncy and I made lap after lap after lap in the hospital. Since our hospital is so big we had nowhere to walk well at 10 minutes to 12 pm I had had it. I only had flip flops on so my feet and knees were hurting. I wasn't really having contractions so I was preparing myself to go home. when we got back they checked me again and they said I had changed so they admitted me and got me started on the Penicillin I got the pain medicine through my IV and it would knock me out so I could sleep. I got some every 2 hours though the night. At 8 am I finally got the epidural. I wasn't feeling anything at all. but I started to feel funny like I couldn't breathe easily and my blood pressure was really low it got as low as 88/33 so the anesthesiologist came and gave me some stuff to make my blood pressure go up. He said that is normal to have it drop and the hard to breath he said it will get better in a couple hours. I was eating ice chips and my stomach I guess it didn’t like that so I threw up, after that I felt great. I slept a lot during the day. At 10 am Dr. Tran came in and broke my water. They were shocked of how much water I had. The nurse came in to check on me because I was having consistent contractions and I was sound asleep. It was WONDERFUL. The nurse came in and explained to me the feeling that I would have when it was time to push. Well about 4 pm I could start feel the contractions just the pressure of them. Well at 4:10 pm they checked me and said I was at a 10 and complete. So at 4:20 I told them I think I need to push. So I started and Pushed 6 times only 2 contractions, and she was here at 4:30 pm.

Chauncy, Mom and Dad where all there when she was born. About an hour later JJ and Marlo came up to see their new niece. Steven and Cim waited until JJ came home so he could watch the kids. About an hour later Steven and Cim came up to see us. It was about 7:45 pm and we get a call from Grandma Kristi asking what time they quit letting visitors in, because she was about 20 minutes away. We were excited for her to come. It was a surprise. She rode with Aunt Bet and Uncle Shea they also came in to see us. Thanks guys. Grandma Kristi spent the evening with us and didn’t leave until 10 or so. It was nice visiting with her and having her there with us. I sent Chauncy home that night to spend it with the boys so they didn’t feel left out. I didn’t realize how much you (well at least me) need someone there with you. Kristi came up the next morning at 10 in the morning and stayed with me until 12 then went to get the boys from Chauncy so he could go to class. Well Chauncy wanted to bring the boys up to see their new little sister so he ditched his 12 o’clock class. They could only come to the outside window to see her because RSV is still in the hospital. It was hard for them to just have to look and not be able to give her kisses and to hug their mom. Preston preceded to take off the screen he said I want in. so Chauncy started to take off the screen but decided he better not so we didn’t get in trouble. Seth was so cute when he saw her but got really sad really quick because he couldn’t come in. Chauncy said when they got in the car he waved very sadly and said “Bye Bye baby Morgan” in sad voice. In the mean time Aunt Jodi came to be with me. She got here about 11 am. She was so bummed that she couldn’t be there for the birth but I knew she was busy and I am just glad that she made to see us. It was so fun having her there with me, even though it was just a day trip. There is nothing like a sister. LOVE YOU Jodi. Later that day Steven, mom and Dad came to see us again. They all left at 5:30 to go eat with the family for Kashlee’s birthday. It was hard because I was there along again but I told Chauncy I wanted him to stay the night with me the next night so he came up at 6:15 and we ate our stake dinner and were just hanging out together. Kristi stayed with our boys on Monday night as well. Tuesday was a frustrating day. Morgan’s Dr. came in and told us that she could leave at 1 pm so I thought oh good I can get home before it’s too late. Yea Right!! My Dr didn’t come in until 4:30 pm he didn’t realize they were releasing Morgan early or he would have come in earlier. Chauncy left at 12 to get the boys because I wanted to ride home as a family but because the dr. didn’t come until 4:30 he just stayed with his mom and the boys. It got lonesome once again. At about 4:20 Chauncy called and said his dad and brothers were just pulling in so they all came up as I was getting released and kissed on Morgan a little while and off to Tucson for spring break they went. When we got home Marlo, Ciminy and mom where all here waiting for us. We let the boys take turns holding their little sister oh the kisses she got.
The nights have been good she wakes up at 1 and 4 then not again until 8. She is a VERY good baby. I have a wonderful family. Mom spent Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with me helping me out. Marlo and Ciminy have brought in food. (Which was delicious) and Heidi who is packing to move even found time to bring us food. Thanks guys.
The boys have adjusted really well of having a baby around. They are great kids I love them so much. I don’t know where I would be without them. They are so fun and a joy to be around. I am so thankful that Heavenly Father sent them to me. I have a wonderful husband that supports me in all that I do. He is a great father to our kids and they just want to be with him every minute they can. I love you Chauncy!!!

Sorry it’s so long but it’s my Journal and I didn’t want to forget this wonderful memory.


My Little Angel


isn't she So Sweet


My little Love Bug

my first cute picture at the hospital

The first time they saw Morgan. Look at Seth's Face

isn't it Priceless? Look at that sad face. Seth is sad he can't come in and give

Morgan a Kiss
Grammy Joyce and Morgan Minutes after she was Born

Papa Scott Talking to Morgan

Aunt Jodi and Morgan

Aunt LoLo and Morgan

Grandma Kristi and Morgan Isn't that smile priceless this was the 1st time Preston got to hold her Seth was so excited to be able to hold Morgan Our first Siblings Picture right outside the hospital

Our first family picture to bad the girls are on the inside and the boys are on the outside

Fun News!!

Ok I know I'm only a monthly poster but we have had some exciting things going on. 1st off We are going to have a GIRL!!!! We are so excited. I have been thinking of names for a while now boy or girl. well now we can focus on just girl names. I have liked McKenna for a long time with a lot more names also but the other day Jodi and I with the boys were in Costco and on our way out I told Jodi that I liked the name Morgan also. We only mentioned it a couple of times. and when we got in the Car and Jodi asked Seth which name he liked better McKenna or Morgan and he was all I like Morgan better. so ok we laughed and left it at that. If you ask Seth what he wants to name is baby sister is will say Morgan and is very defensive about it. On our way home from Snowflake, Jodi text me and asked me if he was still on the Morgan kick and so we asked him once again, and of course he said Morgan and we said why, and he answered because thats a Beautiful name. It was so cute. (we are not stuck on that name though).

Seth got to go up to Snowflake a couple of weeks ago and spend the week with Grandma Kristi and Grandpa Mike and of course Gavin and Bo. He loved it. One incident that Kristi told me that happened was Mike was coming home to fix a part of their porch and so she told Seth to go out and start pulling it apart and wait for Grandpa to come home. well he sat on the porch for a little bit and then came marching in the house, walked past grandma and straight down to the laundry room, grabbed a screwdriver and marched right back out to the front porch and continued to take apart the porch until grandpa got there. that is so typical of him. he loves to work with tools. He is a smart little boy and knows what things are for. He had so much fun with you all.

This past weekend we went to Snowflake for Thanksgiving and we had so much fun. we got there on Wednesday and we just hang out. on Thursday we went to the church and the Roger family played basketball and Volleyball they had fun. then about 2 pm we ate lunch and stuffed our self with delicious food. thanks everyone it was awesome. then we visited with everyone and watched the "Aunts" exchange their ordiments they were really cute. after that we cleaned up then went and listened to Uncle Karl and Megan play the Piano. They did AWESOME!!! they are amazing at the piano. we left and went home for a couple of hours then went to Aunt Bets and Uncle Shea's house to watch a "Get Smart" it was a funny movies. It got over at about 8 or so and the Russell Clan left because we wanted to get to bed so we could get up at 3:30 am to go to Winslow to hit the shopping. we were there about 5 min before the doors opened. Jay, Brittany, Mom and I went and Aunt Kim and Allee went in their truck. We made a plan of who would go where and get what so we could get everything we wanted. well I was after a Trampoline if I got that and only that I would be happy (of course I had other things to get to but) well I went fighting the crowd and finally found them. there was one left and there was people standing around it so I asked them if it was available and they said no they were putting it in a cart right now. I couldn't have been more bummed I was really sad. Well in the mean time My mom, Jodi, and Ciminy where in the valley looking for them also and they called and said they were all out at the walmart they were at. so I was really bummed. I went on my way to find other things I wanted. Well I get a call from Kristi and said "go stand by the trampolines and just wait Aunt Kim just called her and said she heard a associate say they were going to bring out more trampolines. so I went over there and stood there waiting. I was about to just give up and I saw these 2 guys in Navy shirts with no name tags with 3 trampolines on this cart coming down an isle by where the trampolines where. So I asked them if those were for sale and they said yes they are the last 3 and I said awesome I know I want 2 and maybe all 3 so I called my mom to see if she wanted one also. while I was on the phone another associate came up to them and said they needed one of those in this cart. and the guy said she might want all 3 and the other associate said "oh they have to be physically here" I thought am I not physical or what. well mom said no so that made it easier cuz I would have had to put up a fight but luckily I didn't. well I told those guys that I wanted the other 2 (one for me and one for Cim)and lets go check out right now so they are in my name. so I did that and had to just sit there on them so no one would take them and I couldn't finish my shopping. luckily I had most everything in Jay's cart. It was fun. I'm glad it worked out the way it did. we were home by 7:45 so we made good timing. we just hung out around the house most of the day and put up Kristi's Christmas decorations. its looks so good. I wish I had half of the stuff she does. We love you Russells and thanks for such a wonderful weekend. Well we will keep truckin along. Chauncy only has 3 more days of being in class. he will be done next Tuesday for the semester. YIPPEE!!!!! all is well with us and I hope all is well with you.

~Shar

PRESTON'S 2!!!

On the 20th of October my little Preston turned 2. He is growing up so fast. He is my fiesty boy. He is learning so fast and catching on to things really good. He is talking pretty good and you can understand him most of the time. He is a joy to be around, you always can get a good laugh when your around him. he can hold his own with big brother. I am so thankful that he is in our family. he has such a sweet spirt and brings so much love in our home. For his birthday went to the park and played for a while and then that evening we had a little party for him at Grammys and had a ice cream cake. Thanks everyone for coming. We love you.

Putt Putt Cars!!

A couple of weeks ago, it was on conference weekend. My Grandma and Dad made a big deal about being up early on sunday morning to see the putt putt cars. I was ok if I'm up I will see them. I was thinking I would just look out my window and see these train cars go by. Well at 7 am. yep the whole family was still asleep, dad calls to see if the boys are awake yet. I was like nope we all were still asleep. he said the putt putt cars are just leaving safford. so I was ok we have at least 15 minutes so in the mean time the boys woke up and we got up and I looked out the window and saw my parents car down by the railroad tracks so I called and asked if it was something that we would want to be down at the tracks. of course they said yes. So we got in the car and we went down there. as soon as we got there we decided to go over and sit with Grandma and Grandpa. Uncle Ric, Aunt Jann, Heidi, Carson, Peyton, Parker and Gunner where all over there so we went and sat with them. Dad left to go see where the putt putt cars where and when he came back he said they are in Thatcher. so we got a good little visit in before they got there. well about 20 minutes later grandpa stood up and saw them coming. Well Dad decided he wanted to take the little boys for a ride. Well his ride was across the highway to get closer. Nice of him to take the excitment away huh? well we walked to the highway and saw the putt putt cars. they where so cute. Nothing what I expected. There was just some plain ol' ones and some that were a Fire truck, police car (with sirons) and others just were painted cute. the kids enjoyed them as so did the adults.

I know, I know

It has been FOREVER since I have posted. I am sitting here Substituting a class and they are doing Geometry, And I have no idea how to do it so I gave them the worksheet and I came back here and sat down, and was thinking of what I can do, so I decided to post. I'll give you a little update on our family. Chauncy has started school and is enjoying it for the most part. his schedule is going to get really busy especially during October. he will be down in the valley for clinicals for almost every weekend. I have been keeping busy substituting for Pima. I enjoy it for the most part. Thanks to Ciminy I know my kids are in good place where they have so much fun that they don't want to leave. I haven't been feeling to good for the past oh lets say 11 weeks. Yep you got it I am Expecting our 3rd child. We are really excited. We are due April 5, 2009. I am ready for the evening sickness, I was told to try 1/2 Unisom and a Vitamin C so I have been taking that right before I go to bed and I wake-up feeling ok but as the morning goes on I feel better but by the time its 3 or 4 I just feel horriable. Its no fun because that is when I am with chauncy and the boys. hopefully it will get over soon. with the boys i felt sick until is was 18 weeks. I hope this one doesn't go that long. The boys are getting big. Seth still loves to play with Riley, go with Papa, and go to work with Daddy. ok I guess its mostly not being home he likes to go. Preston will be 2 in October. I can't believe my baby is going to be 2 thats crazy. his is a fiesty (sp) one. he holds his own with Seth. He is a Grammy's boy. if she leaves and he doesn't get to go he throws a fit. Well there is a little bit of an up date. I will try to be better at posting.

Our anniversary trip!!

Chauncy Have been married for 4 wonderful years. our anniversary was on the 16th of July and his birthday was on the 17th. Chauncy has been looking for a horse to rope off of because the one he has now is not good in the arena. well he found this Mare who just has a horse colt and the lady said she would sell the mare for $1000 and the colt for $300 we think we got a great deal. So for our anniversary we decided to go get this mare and colt by ourselves, we told Seth he could have the baby horse for his birthday so he was ok with us going by ourselves and leaving him. we went to mesa on Friday and left our Kiddos with Jodi in Pima. we went and at at El Paso Thanks Jodi for the certificate. it was really good. we stayed the night at aunt Linda's and got up early and left for mayor on Saturday morning. we met JC and Ladawn at the McDonald's there in Mayor and ate breakfast with them. it was so good to see them again. we miss hanging out with them like we did when they lived in Pima. anyways we made it to where the mare and colt were. we saw them and just fell in love right there. we let them get to know us a little and then we started to load them in the trailer. well the mare loaded really well but the colt didn't want to go out of the gate. we finally just let the colt be and after an hour he finally went in on his own. they traveled really well. We were in mesa getting gas and a lady walked out of the store and asked Chauncy if those where our horses and he said yes. she asked him "could we feed them something like a chip" Chauncys like I'd rather you not. your more then welcome to go pet them though. so they did and couldn't believe they were seeing a baby horse they were funny. Well we got back to Pima about 5 and unloaded the horses and headed up to Thatcher for the fireworks and to see our boys. Seth was so excited to see his baby horse. so on Sunday morning we took the boys out to see them and they got to feed the baby horse we named him stellar and her name is sage. They just love helping daddy with the horses.