My heart aches! I hate it when our kids get hurt. :( Josh has his first broken bone--TWO days after his 15th Birthday!--why oh why did it have to happen just as summer started. NO sports, NO bike riding, NO swimming and the list goes on. I'm grateful it wasn't his leg--that would be much worse, but he's pretty bummed he's missing out on so much.
It happened at Football Camp. The LAST day of camp and they were scrimmaging--full pads--all out. Josh was playing Tight End and caught a pass. When he turned to run, the Defensive player was right there with his head down, so his helmet crashed right into Josh's arm. Josh didn't fumble the ball--which he's quite proud of--but he didn't realize that his arm was broken. He knew it was hurt because he couldn't move it so he ran to the sideline to let the coach know. When the coach looked at it he could see that there was a huge dent in his arm so he sent Josh to the trainer, had him splinted up and called us to come get him. Poor Josh. There was only 20 minutes left in the game and then they were going to have their big BBQ to end camp.
The doctor at the hospital called in the Orthopedic surgeon to take a look at Josh's arm--I'm so glad we had a Specialist look at it. The Surgeon tried to get the bone to set right (with Josh drugged up of course) but with no luck. There was no other choice but to have surgery so it could be fixed right.
I'm grateful his arm will eventually be as good as new--sporting a long scar for him to show the ladies how tough he is. :) Guys think scars are cool right? Plus he'll set off metal detectors for the rest of his life! hee hee
Josh was able to play ONE of his games of Baseball before his accident--but since then he's only been able to be a 1st base coach. We haven't missed a game since JT is one of the Coaches so we were able to stay a part of the team. We are in the Playoffs for the Championship so wish us luck!
Josh will still be playing Football for Roy High School but will miss the first game. He works out and conditions with the team, doing as much as possible so he'll be ready to jump in as soon as he gets the okay from the doctor. :) The Coaches call him a "play-maker" so they'll be anxious for him to jump back in and help the team win!!!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Happy Summer to Everyone! We've had a few days of Summer-like weather and the kids take full advantage of it. :) Utah is known for it's "crazy" weather--like 90's for a few days, then 65 degrees for a few days etc.--so we have to play on the fly and enjoy both the warm days and the 'cool' breaks in between. :)
I've been behind on my Blog, so I'm going to try harder to keep up! Thanks for all of YOUR wonderful pictures and updates--how I love to see your families grow and thrive. :)
I've been behind on my Blog, so I'm going to try harder to keep up! Thanks for all of YOUR wonderful pictures and updates--how I love to see your families grow and thrive. :)
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SUMMER'S HERE! :) We've had some nice weather and just look at the fun. :)
Forrest and Ashley put their hard-earned money together to buy this cool 'Splash Bomb' water toy. Good for them! What a cool trick Forrest! hee hee
Ashley and her new 'TOY'. We all know how long Blow-up toys last....let's hope it's long enough!
Forrest had his FIRST Pinewood Derby last night. :) He was so proud of his car--he won two races.
**FINISHED! FINISHED! FINISHED!**
It took me three weeks to complete and I couldn't be more proud! When I realize I applied 10 layers of either stain or paint and this after sanding every nook and cranny by hand--it's by far the hardest home improvement project I've ever attempted. :) Yaaaaaaaaaaa for doing it right. It looks even better in person. :)
A DIFFERENT VIEW...
How the top Banister looks from my Bedroom. :) A million times better than the plain oak.
LOOK WHAT I DID! :) I was tired of this "blank" spot on our Entertainment Center so I fixed it!
I bought all the leaves, branches and Copper Container at our Thai Pan Trading Store and put it all together. :)
**STILL SLOW GOING BUT STILL GOING! HEE HEE**
Yes, it's been two and a half weeks but everything is going great. I'm putting on the THIRD coat of white on the top Banister so I'm ALMOST done up there!!! Coat ONE is here on this Banister--MUCH easier and faster!!! Whew!
**UPDATE** Slow Going--but GOING!!!
I've stained the Rail and Primed the Uprights. I've begun my first coat of paint on the far right uprights--about 5 of them.
Ashley helped me Sand this one so I got started with the Staining--whew!
BEGINNING A VERY BIG PROJECT!!!
I started Sanding ALL of the Banister--took longer than I thought it would--doesn't any good thing?
HAVE NOT STARTED ON THIS ONE YET....
Started Saturday--this far Monday--EVERYTHING Sanded--Top rail Stained w/ TWO coats of DARK WALNUT.
In the middle of Priming for Paint--not even half way there and the hardest rails yet to do!!!
Up Close and Personal--Sure is Pretty...
Yo--Da Boys!
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~FAMILIES ARE FOREVER!~
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!
~Ashley's Piano Recital~
December 6th--A First for Ashley and she did SPLENDID!
CHRISTMAS MORNING...Ashley's Favorite Gift!
Ashley is Musically Ambitious and can't wait to learn to play the Guitar--especially one that's her favorite color.. Orange.
The Ewing's Pets
This is our Boxer CAESAR--Our Sweet Show Dog!
The Ewing's Pets
SINCHI is Caesar's Brother--this IS his Happy face!
More Ewing Pets
Our Ball Pythons--Salsa and Tango
Yet another Pet!
My name is NEW MOON and I'm a Betta Fish
Last of the Ewing's Pets!
This is TWILIGHT--another Betta Fish
Okay! Don't Judge! Yes, another Pet. This is RIZZI--and he's actually Ashley's FIRST pet. :)
About Me
- Janelle
- Life is Awesome! I grew up in Apple Valley California with 2 brothers and 2 sisters--the best in the world. I married my Knight in Shining Armor and Blessed Him with Three Perfect Children--hee hee. We are a Military Family so we've traveled the world (mostly) and we have friends from all over the globe. We never take our families (including extended) for Granted since we've never been able to live close until now--2007-08. (And by close I mean a 10 hour drive) :) I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and because of it I've been richly blessed and loved. There is no better life than one with a Testimony of the Savior and my relationship to Him--to KNOW who I really am, where I came from and where I'm headed. Peace of the Soul is Priceless. I've been on Both sides--I KNOW the difference.
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