Moab

This last weekend we took a weekend trip to Moab. My family of 5 hiked to the delicate Arch. I couldn't believe that all 5 of us actually made it to the end. As most of you know I have a pretty bad case of asthma. After seeing that mountain we had to climb I wasn't so sure I would make it but I saw my husband and kids and that motivated me more than anything. They never once complained. This was something I just had to accomplish. I can't describe the feeling I felt when we all made it to the top. I felt like I had conquered the world.We sat at the top for a while and had a small lunch then we headed back down the mountain and the girls started to get very tired. Rodrigo put Lexie on his shoulders and carried Maya more than half way down she actually fell asleep in his arms. I was so grateful for his strength and ability to help all of us on this hike. Roderick had no problem and was at the beginning of the line the entire time he loved it. We also took the kids fishing. I think we spent most of the time untangling fishing poles than we did having them in the water. Maybe next time we will get lucky and catch something. They have already asked it we could take them again this week. It was so nice to get out and enjoy the weather and be with the family.

Mothers Day!

I am posting this more for me than anyone else so I will never forgot how much planning went into this mothers day for me. About 3 weeks before Mothers Day Roderick said he had a great plan in store for me. It was going to be a better surprise than a birthday surprise. I was so excited. One day he asked me to make a phone list for him. He did all the work I just had to tell him the numbers. Soon I realized that he was calling these numbers daily to get the plan in order. He had my mom and dad and Rodrigo very busy helping him get prepared. He called the list once a day to remind everyone of what they were supposed to be doing. According to the people on the list he ideas changed daily and they weren't really sure what they were supposed to be doing but they agreed to help.About a week before Mothers Day he started to do the count down of how many days until Mothers Day. He kept telling me how stressed he was and worried that he was not going to be ready for the big day!

When I woke up on Mothers Day my kids came and pulled me out of bed and said we have a big surprise for you. They took me outside and showed me all of the flowers they had planted around my yard for me. They were beautiful. As I was getting ready for church I came out of the bathroom and my bed had been made by Roderick then he came in and gave me a big hug and kiss and presented me with a hand made card, coupon book, and a picture that he planned with him and his sisters taken at Target and they were holding the letters I Love You Mom. It is the most precious thing. He took great pride in this picture and told me that he did all the planning. (My mom was aked to take them). He then said please come down stairs I have made breakfast for you. It was the best bowl of cheerios I have ever had.

After church we headed to my moms for a special mothers day dinner. Roderick had planned shish Ka bobs (spelling). Rodrigo made wonderful shrimp ones and my mom made steak ones. A Salad and fruit was also planned by Roderick. After dinner the kids presented me with a wonderful heart shaped cake that my dad was asked to purchase. A great big thank you to all that helpled Roderick with his plan. It was the best Mothers Day ever! One that I will never forget. I love my husband and kids so much. I have lost the cord to my camera so I will have to post pictures later.

New Adventure!

Today was one of the most bittersweet days of my life. After being employed at Simmons for just about 10 years I have decided that it was time to be a stay at home mom. I am so glad that Rodrigo has moved up at Simmons throughout the years and is making it possible for this to happen. I am so excited and scared at the same time. I have made so many friends and have worked with so many great people it was hard to say goodbye today. I didn't think I was going to be so emotional but having such a great boss and co-workers I will say that I will miss them dearly. I don't know how to be a stay at home mom. It will be so fun to finally get to know who my kids are during the day. If any of you have any kind of advice for me I would love to hear it. I am also looking at fun things to do and ways to save dinero (money). I know some of you have sent me websites on coupons ect. Please share. Also, I think I need to make a trip up to good old Burton Lane to get some tips on cooking hamburger, and folding laundry, decorating my house for every holiday. There are some amazing moms that live on that street. So here is to the new adventure of my life, a full time mommy.

Jeff Update

Yesterday my Dad was able to have surgery (hopefully the last)to get his Dialysis Catheter out of his stomach. The surgery was about 1 hour long. The surgery went well the Dr said. He is now tube free. He says he feels great! He has been amazing and looks unbelievable. He says he feels so proud because he is able to play with the grand kids. That is something he hasn't been able to do for years. He is planning on going back to work on the 20th of December. I am sure they are ready for him to come back but I am not sure he is ready. He sure is enjoying being home. We feel so blessed to be able to have him around for the Holidays. Thanksgiving was wonderful, we didn't think he would be around for it but because of answered prayers and a family and person who decided to give a stranger another chance at life he is here enjoying every breath. We are so grateful for all of you. I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ live and they answer prayers. I am so grateful to have the gospel in my life.

We have a guest!

Rodrigos cousin Claudia has come to stay with us from Mexico to help watch the kids. I am so grateful for her strength and courage to come all the way to Utah to be with us. The kids adore her and so do I. It is going to be a huge help for Rodrigo and I while we are at work. We hope that she enjoys being with us and enjoys all the adventures yet to come.

Gavin Cody Naylor

Gavin was born today at 8:30 AM weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces and is 20 inches long. Mom and baby are doing wonderful and Daddy is very very proud. Aubrey is very excited to be a big sister. They have a new rule at the hospital that no kids under the age of 12 are aloud to go visit so my kids are anxiously waiting to go meet there new cousin. Congratulations!

Jeff Update!

Sorry it has been awhile since I have posted an update on my dad. He is doing wonderful. He had the best clinic ever last week. He was released to go places. So basically he can go out in public and see people as long as they are not sick. If someone is coughing by him he needs to get away and make sure that he is washing his hands often. His numbers look awesome. He feels great. He is down to going to labs only 2 times a week now instead of 3. He gets to make an appointment to get his Dialysis Catheter out of his stomach. This will be the last thing thing that he has to be tube free. He is on a very strict diet. My mom is really helping and making sure that he is eating the right things. He is down 30 pounds. I meant to take an updated picutre but forgot. I will be sure to post one soon.