HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Jane Cooks
2 days ago
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Brooklynn Vyera is here!!
Brooklynn Vyera
Born Dec 24th 4:06pm
3lbs 0oz
16.5 inches
We love you Baby Brooklynn
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
60 days!
Ok so I can do this! Only 60 days. It goes by really fast if I don't think about it.
So I finally finish Book 4 of Work and the Glory! It's such a good book. I give Shaun updates on the book every day he comes home. It's all a can do for him since he doesn't have time to read them himself. It's amazing what people went through at that time. Alot of death but alot of life. Why did they endure and never give up? Nathan, one of the Steed men, explained it to his brother Joshua. Joshua was there for Haun's Mill and actually sacrified his life for his mother, sisters and ex-wife. They were just about to be taken advantage of by some of the Missourian Militia. Joshua intervened, killing one of the three men. Shortly afterward the two men shot Joshua in the back leaving him for dead. Nathan asked Joshua why he did it? It was because of love. Nathan proceeded to share his testimony of God's sacrific of his son. Then the Saviors life sacrifice for us so we can overcome all this devastation tormoil in life and find true happiness. That's why they never gave up.
So I don't have anything to complain about. Yes my back aches alittle, I gag on all the water I need to drink daily, and I can do nothing but lay here. I am greatful for my husband and his opportunity to serve. Before I was put on bed rest he would always ask how he could help. What could he do better? I honestly couldn't think of anything. I did laundry on wednesdays so we had more time together on saturday. He made lunch for me two times a week. We shared other duties like cooking and cleaning. He says that in a way, he thinks the Lord was preparing him for this. Shaun wanted to help so he got his wish. He finds so much joy in it. At first I thought it would be such a burden on him. But not at all. He loves doing it. Shaun is an amazing example to me of optimism.
I'll admitt this is a very humbling experience. All I hear anymore is "Go lay down!", "How much water have you drank today", "I love you Solnechka!", etc.
Our home teacher came over yesterday and while talking, we found out that Comcast basic cable is not the expensive. Shaun looked into it today and found it to be true. It's $25 to hook up and $10 a month for your first year. I read alot and play on the computer but I think it would be nice to see what's happening in the world around me. We can also watch Conference and other church broadcasts that we miss out on. Well we don't really miss out but we can watch them at home. Oh and count down for the new year! So Shaun and I have given in the basic cable and it should be set up on friday between 10-12noon.
The relief society has also asked what they can do to help. I told them we were alright but they were insistant. Once a week, usually wednesday, they are bring dinner over for us.
Lastnight I had someone at my door, which kinda scared me, but it was a friend from the ward bringing us a plate of cookies. The Everretts while probably have their twins around the same time we have Brooklynn.
Last monday was enrichment. The relief society went caroling to members of the 7th ward and decided to stop by here as well. I was in not ready for them to come over at the moment so I let them ring the doorbell and knock a few times. Finally I decided to open the door. They sang a song and asked to come in. Oh I was embarressed but they lifted my heavy spirit and had a nice visit. They were also shocked to see how clean the apartment was. That made me feel good too. I couldn't do it without Shaun.
So I finally finish Book 4 of Work and the Glory! It's such a good book. I give Shaun updates on the book every day he comes home. It's all a can do for him since he doesn't have time to read them himself. It's amazing what people went through at that time. Alot of death but alot of life. Why did they endure and never give up? Nathan, one of the Steed men, explained it to his brother Joshua. Joshua was there for Haun's Mill and actually sacrified his life for his mother, sisters and ex-wife. They were just about to be taken advantage of by some of the Missourian Militia. Joshua intervened, killing one of the three men. Shortly afterward the two men shot Joshua in the back leaving him for dead. Nathan asked Joshua why he did it? It was because of love. Nathan proceeded to share his testimony of God's sacrific of his son. Then the Saviors life sacrifice for us so we can overcome all this devastation tormoil in life and find true happiness. That's why they never gave up.
So I don't have anything to complain about. Yes my back aches alittle, I gag on all the water I need to drink daily, and I can do nothing but lay here. I am greatful for my husband and his opportunity to serve. Before I was put on bed rest he would always ask how he could help. What could he do better? I honestly couldn't think of anything. I did laundry on wednesdays so we had more time together on saturday. He made lunch for me two times a week. We shared other duties like cooking and cleaning. He says that in a way, he thinks the Lord was preparing him for this. Shaun wanted to help so he got his wish. He finds so much joy in it. At first I thought it would be such a burden on him. But not at all. He loves doing it. Shaun is an amazing example to me of optimism.
I'll admitt this is a very humbling experience. All I hear anymore is "Go lay down!", "How much water have you drank today", "I love you Solnechka!", etc.
Our home teacher came over yesterday and while talking, we found out that Comcast basic cable is not the expensive. Shaun looked into it today and found it to be true. It's $25 to hook up and $10 a month for your first year. I read alot and play on the computer but I think it would be nice to see what's happening in the world around me. We can also watch Conference and other church broadcasts that we miss out on. Well we don't really miss out but we can watch them at home. Oh and count down for the new year! So Shaun and I have given in the basic cable and it should be set up on friday between 10-12noon.
The relief society has also asked what they can do to help. I told them we were alright but they were insistant. Once a week, usually wednesday, they are bring dinner over for us.
Lastnight I had someone at my door, which kinda scared me, but it was a friend from the ward bringing us a plate of cookies. The Everretts while probably have their twins around the same time we have Brooklynn.
Last monday was enrichment. The relief society went caroling to members of the 7th ward and decided to stop by here as well. I was in not ready for them to come over at the moment so I let them ring the doorbell and knock a few times. Finally I decided to open the door. They sang a song and asked to come in. Oh I was embarressed but they lifted my heavy spirit and had a nice visit. They were also shocked to see how clean the apartment was. That made me feel good too. I couldn't do it without Shaun.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Brock and Marie Wedding
By the way, I don't actually have preeclampsia but we are trying to aviod me getting it. The doctor is worried about my face and hands getting swollen mixed with a headache and blurred vision. That's when I would have it. The only way to stop it from becoming a problem after that is to give birth to Brooklynn. My swelling is down from the wedding but I could get better with more rest and water.
Shaun and I were able to attend the sealing of Brock and Marie. I was feeling well so we stayed. I took some pictures but I forgot to charge the battery. That's ok we had alot of fun. I'll post a few later.
The sealing was at 9:40am in the middle of a snow storm. Shaun and I stayed in Brigham friday night with his parents and left with them at 6:45am to Salt Lake, just missing the storm. Mom and Dad had to be there at 8:30am so Shaun and I made a quick stop to my Grandma Barlows to give her some baby shower thank you cards and pick up Shaun's stocking she made for him. It turned out really well. I love it. After the sealing, I was pretty swollen but we headed out to take pictures and wait for the bride and groom to come out of the temple. I was so happy to be there. After a large family picture and an Elegante picture, we were back in the car. I put my feet up for the first time that day for an hour and should have drank more water.
Finally lunch was at 1pm from Costa Vida. Salty food and I don't mix lately. ( I was swollen and still am from the lunch.) I promise I rested as much as possible. After another hour we went to Nolan and Bri's place until 4:45pm. The signs were covered with snow so it was hard to find the right street. Finally we got there at 5pm for more pictures of the family.
The reception was from 6-8pm. The cake was beautiful. I just happen to be there when Marie's aunt? was telling everyone that it was the second cake she has ever made. The carrot cake inside of it was amazing by the way. I shared a peice with Shaun but ended up eating half of another peice.
I was able to drink about 40 oz of water that day but not enough. I stayed inside while everyone else went out to decorate the car with wrapping paper, bows and candy canes. Siena, my five year old neice asked for the boquet but I think Tara, Shaun's 20 year old sister, wanted to catch it. She was one of a very few single girls there. Siena was able to keep the flowers from the temple pictures but Marie had me bring home and dry her actual boquet and Brock's butenner. (sorry can't spell)
At about 8:45pm, Brock and Marie said goodbye to the famliy and were off on their adventure together. While in the temple after the sealing, Brock was so full. He was so extremely happy! Normally he teases and doesn't allow me to call him my brother. He gave me a hug and thanked me for coming and sincerely asked how I was feeling. . . . . .
Shaun and I decided it was good enough weather to go home that night. After his 7:30am meeting Shaun came back for another hour to sleep then headed off to another meeting. I finally decided to be up at 10am to get ready for sacrament. I am not going to be able to go to the full three hours of church until Brooklynn is born. I really should not have stay all day like a did for the wedding. I was not a happy camper Sunday morning. I was so swollen and miserable I didn't know if I was even going to sit in the chapel just for sacrament and leave like we planned. Well I made it and today I'm resting as much as possible. I'm still alittle swollen but not like I was yesterday. Water and rest are now my two best friends. The only time I got up yesterday, besides the odvious, was to visit with my visiting teachers. I curled up in my rocking chair and had a nice chat.
Today Shaun and I watched borrowed DVD's of CSI and most of Sweet Home Alabama. He works everyday from 2:30-11pm.
Crystal
Shaun and I were able to attend the sealing of Brock and Marie. I was feeling well so we stayed. I took some pictures but I forgot to charge the battery. That's ok we had alot of fun. I'll post a few later.
The sealing was at 9:40am in the middle of a snow storm. Shaun and I stayed in Brigham friday night with his parents and left with them at 6:45am to Salt Lake, just missing the storm. Mom and Dad had to be there at 8:30am so Shaun and I made a quick stop to my Grandma Barlows to give her some baby shower thank you cards and pick up Shaun's stocking she made for him. It turned out really well. I love it. After the sealing, I was pretty swollen but we headed out to take pictures and wait for the bride and groom to come out of the temple. I was so happy to be there. After a large family picture and an Elegante picture, we were back in the car. I put my feet up for the first time that day for an hour and should have drank more water.
Finally lunch was at 1pm from Costa Vida. Salty food and I don't mix lately. ( I was swollen and still am from the lunch.) I promise I rested as much as possible. After another hour we went to Nolan and Bri's place until 4:45pm. The signs were covered with snow so it was hard to find the right street. Finally we got there at 5pm for more pictures of the family.
The reception was from 6-8pm. The cake was beautiful. I just happen to be there when Marie's aunt? was telling everyone that it was the second cake she has ever made. The carrot cake inside of it was amazing by the way. I shared a peice with Shaun but ended up eating half of another peice.
I was able to drink about 40 oz of water that day but not enough. I stayed inside while everyone else went out to decorate the car with wrapping paper, bows and candy canes. Siena, my five year old neice asked for the boquet but I think Tara, Shaun's 20 year old sister, wanted to catch it. She was one of a very few single girls there. Siena was able to keep the flowers from the temple pictures but Marie had me bring home and dry her actual boquet and Brock's butenner. (sorry can't spell)
At about 8:45pm, Brock and Marie said goodbye to the famliy and were off on their adventure together. While in the temple after the sealing, Brock was so full. He was so extremely happy! Normally he teases and doesn't allow me to call him my brother. He gave me a hug and thanked me for coming and sincerely asked how I was feeling. . . . . .
Shaun and I decided it was good enough weather to go home that night. After his 7:30am meeting Shaun came back for another hour to sleep then headed off to another meeting. I finally decided to be up at 10am to get ready for sacrament. I am not going to be able to go to the full three hours of church until Brooklynn is born. I really should not have stay all day like a did for the wedding. I was not a happy camper Sunday morning. I was so swollen and miserable I didn't know if I was even going to sit in the chapel just for sacrament and leave like we planned. Well I made it and today I'm resting as much as possible. I'm still alittle swollen but not like I was yesterday. Water and rest are now my two best friends. The only time I got up yesterday, besides the odvious, was to visit with my visiting teachers. I curled up in my rocking chair and had a nice chat.
Today Shaun and I watched borrowed DVD's of CSI and most of Sweet Home Alabama. He works everyday from 2:30-11pm.
Crystal
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