The Zoo

My kids love animals, so we planned a quick family fun filled trip to the SL zoo!!  We are only three.5 miles from there.  We all needed a break from life desperately!  Rye has been working none stop.  We visited a lot of places we've wanted to check out in SL, did some shopping and just enjoyed each other =)....This zoo is super lame, especially right now (construction)  So beware.  Maybe we are just spoiled though, I loved the zoo in NM.  BUT, kids don't know the difference, They had a blast!

 

 Knox is so funny!  Out of all the cool animals, he picked whatever that is he is on!....I was like, what is that?? I sat and watched all the animals go around, and that was by far the ugliest and lamest animal!  But he wanted THAT one though.  Kids are funny.  Holden did the same thing in the  gift store.  They had the little "pick your bag of rocks" and he loves rocks, so he wanted those.  And there were so many awesome fun rocks in fun colors, and every single rock he picked was the ugliest one I could see, like gravel pit rocks!....maybe I just don't understand boys, haha!!

Whats been going on!

Oh my goodness, finally were settled down!  The last almost six months have been CRAZY and HARD!  But we are now living in Elko and doing great. (I miss you mom though)  I don't even know where to begin.  Im gonna do a detailed update of everyone in the Family, for my own record =)  Ive missed my blog, and miss all of you blogging to.  So now I don't live close anymore (SISTERS/MOM)  you better BLOG dangit!  =)

KNOX:
-He is so big and old, I love him so much.  He is so full of personality.  He throws the worst temper tantrums.  He says the funniest things like YIKES, OH BOY, Lets get a move one, goody goody gosh, pretty much every weird thing you can think of.  He is my snuggle bug, I got so used to Rye being gone weeks at a time ( for almost a year!) And sleeping cuddled up to Knox, it's been hard adjusting to not snuggling with him every night.  He just molds right up to you, I love it!  When Rye leaves for work (at three in the morning)  he, without fail sneaks in and snuggles with me. He loves Holden.  He is such a good little wrestler.  He loves being with Rye and I.  He will ditch anyone or anything to hang out with us.  He misses his grandmas and his aunt Darbye (Dobiie) and prays for them ever single prayer!
 He gave us a scare memorial weekend......probably the worst scare of my life.  We made a quick trip home to support my dad in his new calling, and the night we got there, Friday, Knox was fine.  He woke me up in the middle of the night because he sounded awful!!!  He could hardly breath and his temperature was 104.  The next day we were worried about phenomena so we ran him to the Cedar city instacare.  They said he just had bad croup.  We're like ok, croup is no big deal......Ya, guess again, croup is scary!!  They couldn't give him a
breathing treatment, I guess they can only do that in the ER now, but they gave him an oral steroid, which  the Dr thought was fine.  So, we were driving home, right outside of Cedar, when we gave him a French fry.  We were advised to probably not let him eat solids.  With in a minute or so he started choking, I guess not really choking he couldn't even cough.  This whole time he had been having a hard time catching his breath and would start panicking and I would have to calm him down to get him to breath, but we think because of his clogged croup throat it was the fry.  But I could tell he was having a hard time and he was trying to get his seat belt off to get to me (I want to cry just typing this!)  So I grabbed him and started pounding on his back, and he was already turning blue, so I yelled for Rye to pull over.  Rye pulled over and ran to my side of the truck and by the time Rye got there, literally seconds, Knox went into what looked like a seizer.......then he just went blue and limp. Rye yelled and told me to call 911, and started doing the Heimlich.  I realized we both didn't have our phones, so I ran into the road like a crazy person, and believe it or not the person wasn't going to stop, so I jumped in front of the car (WTH right? why would you not stop)  I told them to call 911, Then turned around and saw Rye over there still working on Knox and he was so Blue and limp still......  I was not calm, a didn't know what to do, I didn't even want to look at him.  I ran back over to Rye then ran to ask someone in a vehicle to help, when just then a a truck load of fireman pulled up, and Knox out of nowhere gasped!!  Rye said no fry came out and he doesn't know for sure what he did, but our little stinker started breathing.  There was a wreck right down the road so the EMTs were there within minutes.  Everyone was SOOOO  kind and nice, and I know Knox would have been in such great hands.  The fireman sat with him and gave him a stuffed animal, and the EMTs helped us right there on the spot and gave him  a breathing treatment, and checked him out.  They said they have revived little kids like Knox 15 minutes after they quite breathing and had them be fine, resilient little kids.  What a blessing though.  Rye and I were in shock and still when Im snuggling with him I want to cry and think about how hard it would be if something happened to him or Holden.  I know this kind of stuff happens all the time, but this was so scary for some reason.  Poor Rye had to sleep on the ground that night, so I could keep both eyes on him all night long.  Like I said I didn't know if he actually was choking or not?? 

What you guys have learned from this IS:  Croup is quite dangerous, their throat can be blocked off.  Know how to help your kid if they need it, I didn't.... I didn't know which method of the Heimlich because of his age to use.  (EMTs said he is right between both so either one)  Rye said he realized the Heimlich wasn't working so he shoved his hand down Knox's throat, deep enough knox was bleeding, and he thinks that's what helped.    I love this little stinker!  And I am so thankful for him, and everyday I get with him!

Holden:
He is so old, it is really weird!  He is such a good kid, I cant hardly believe he is mine.  He has such a good head on him, and I am always so impressed with how mature he is. Kids will be fighting over toys and Holden will walk in and chew them all out and tell them they need to share, and if they don't share they cant play with his stuff!  He is such a good loyal friend.  And even a better brother.  I cant count how many times he has defended Knox just this week.  He is so patient and good with Knox, I think if Knox was my little brother, I would romp on him.  When I go to the gym they go to the daycare there and just yesterday I walk in there and Holden is nowhere to be seen.  Then Knox sees me and I can tell he's been crying and he yells MOM and points down at the rug.  And there are two little legs poking out.  They are Holdens!  So I lift the big rug/floor mat thing up, and there's Holden with his arm around another kids leg and the kids dragging Holden kicking him and screaming trying to get away from him, and the kids got Knoxs toy!!  I laughed so hard.  If Knox has any problems Holden always saves the day.  He is so excited to go to school!  I love this kid.

Rye:
Rye has the best news of all!  Last year we were so discouraged about school.  Nothing worked out for us NOTHING.  But Im so glad we didn't force anything because nothing worked out because there was something better awaiting us =)  We were in such a "future" dilemma, when Rye ran into a job posting randomly.  It was a great job for something called an instrumentation technician.  Its kinda like being a mechanic of electrical devices without being an engineer.  He was familiar with this job, he envied a guy a few years back in Farmington who did it.  So he got wondering  how you become one??  WELL, GBC the college we live by is one of the only colleges that does this degree around here, besides I think the U.  We were like What?!  Then we found out the  company Rye works  for gives scholarships for the program, and his mine that he works for.  Rye applied and interviewed.  A ton of people mainly kids applied, and Ryes mine gave him the scholarship!  And we were told other mines and people who give scholarships wanted him, because he is awesome. It was so meant to be.  We are so thankful for those that have gone out of their way to help us.  Especially those he works with.  SO next week he starts school.  Its pretty much a two year program.  And then two years online, while he works in the field.  This school is awesome and to the point and doesn't waste your time, with classes you don't need.  It's really neat.  The scholarship pays for school and is also includes a paid internship.  So he will have a lot of experience when done.  I'm so proud of him.  I hope everything runs smoothly......He has 36 credits next semester!!!  I don't even know how that's possible but it is.  He doesn't know what to do with himself!  He always has worked so hard and such long hours.  I'm so thankful for him.  He is such a good dad and has taken such great care of us.  I'm so thankful he has made sure I stay home with our kids, and more importantly made it possible.  Everything he does is for us.  I hope I can help him get though the next two years.

Me:
Im good =)



Sorry for my novel!  We have a fun weekend planned, so I can blog about the good stuff!

Holdens Birthday!..and stuff

My baby Boy is

5!

I cant even begin to express how much we love you Holden.  Your such a good person, and are going to be awesome someday!  Your so kind, and the first to give kisses. Your smile is contagious, you help your mommy so good, you are always the first to remember prayers whether it's bedtime, meals, driving, or you just think we need a family one. Your SO special.  You will be such a great friend, everyone is going to want to be your friend.  Your so fun!  I love how you appreciate everything me or anyone else does or gives to you, it makes me so PROUD of you. You are far beyond your years with your imagination and party/day planning.  I love how happy you are.  Thanks for choosing us as your family.

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He wanted an actual Birthday party this year, so we invited all his cousins.  He was so excited, so thanks you guys for coming and bringing food and everything.  We have such awesome family.  His Birthday party was a transformers party.  (his choice....my last choice) It was kinda cold that day, but everyone was such great sports.  I took lots of pictures!

 

My handsome birthday boy!...with cupcake face.

Sorry cheesey, you were asking for it though;)

sweet little Ashton helping Knox hit the pinata.

She is so dang cute! (Sams baby)

The "Autobots" getting ready for their mission (scavenger hunt)

Issac was so cute trying to hit it!...Pinatas scare the crap out of me, don't think we will do this again!

Grandma Debbie and Holden.

I was so happy Mirinda got to come with her cute little boys!

Blowing his candles out!  So, we got a cupcake cake, because we thought "oh how easy!"...no they just suck, don't get one. But he had a great day.  We got him a big boy bike, and everyone else spoiled him rotten!

Grandma Rhoda didn't get to come, so after the party we headed over there to visit her.  I was excited to get this picture of all three grandmas on Rye's side together! 

 

Update:  We are doing good.  I feel like I am a trucker though.  We have lived out of bags since January, and it's been a bit hellish, but we're  about done =)  Two more weeks and we will finally be off the waiting list to live in Elko.  We are excited!  We have been traveling back and forth every 4 days.  I miss my stuff and having a schedule,  and a life, haha!  But as soon as we get moved things will settle down....And I'll keep the ol' blog updated, obviously we don't have Internet. 

 

To stay busy, Ive managed to completely redecorate my house, that I don't have (all our things are in storage)  But Ive been sewing and buying....and buying =) and making, and Ryes been building me things.  I'm excited to get it all in one place!  I had to add the bottom picture, not many husbands will help their wife sew (pillow covers)  or I guess can sew period!  I have a good man on my hands!

Hope everyone is doin good, and ready for a tan!!....I freaking am. =)

 

Recent Stuff

Just thought I'd do a picture update before I just never!  We are good, the boys are good.  From the look of these pictures I'm posting we look a little nuts, But oh well!  We are moving in two weeks...again.    We are happy though, Ive missed my husband.

This little fella is known around these parts as "Sheriff Boey Fitzwater!"

These pictures are from our Rockin New years eve party with the whole Moyle family!  We did have a blast.  We even went out in the middle of night for a family "ding dong ditch" Trip....I believe that's the proper name, but you know what I'm talking about!

I had to post this picture of Rye, I and my cousins, So I could remember this moment forever...My family knows why, haha.

My little cowboys just going to school...They say.

Knox and ALL his babies.

OK, So I had to post this sad picture...Sorry Rye.  But there are so many things wrong with this poor kid.  Holden and I were outside shoveling snow and I asked Rye to get Knox dressed and bring him out.  This is what came out the front door!!  Just to name a few things wrong, theres his gloves, big du! His baby twelve month old Coat, his PJs, his soggy diaper.....Just to name a few haha.....men?

The boys saying bye to their daddy.  They sure love him.

Ok....This takes some explaining. Rikki, and I were shopping.  And we took our kids to look at toys.  And tell me if this is true???  But we think if you were pregnant and tired you could totally just go to walmart or wherever, grab some soft stuff...these are dog pillows I believe, and just lay down and your kids would play all day!! Right???  .....So I was just acting it out for a picture to send to Rye, telling him thats what I was doing.  

Christmas!

Hope Everyone had a Merry Christmas!  We had a good one.  We were all so spoiled by everyone.  This top picture^ was Christmas Sunday   They both looked so handsome! Do you love the picture of them falling! ...or me taking the picture and not helping them!!....They never cease to amaze me with their spazzyness. But  we went to church with Rye's mother and siblings, which was so nice.  Then we went and had a party at their house.  It so fun!  That night we went to Enterprise.  We got up and started making our rounds to visit all the different great grandmas and grandpas.  The Woods' house is always a blast, and we ended the night at Grandma Rohdes Christmas eve party.  I look forward to this every year!  It was rough getting all the kids to bed, but did.  And the party began the next morning!  They were to overwhelmed with their gifts!  Holden was in shock and heaven at the same time.   Knox was in a bad mood, but still loved all he got.  He was so sleepy.  After opening gifts we headed to Rye's parents and spent the rest of the day.  It was nice and relaxing!  We have had a great week.  The next day we headed to St George with my siblings and their spouses, left the kids, and went to diner and a movie.  Laughed a lot and had a great time!

Their picture with Santa at the mall!  They were sooooo funny!  They both just ran up there and jibber jabbered like Santa was their long lost buddy....Reminded me of the movie Elf.

The Nativity at Ryes mom and dads, and aunt Emmi cuddling  with Holden during it. ...And Holden wearing Fairy wings, he was the Angel, haha.

Christmas eve party at Grandma Rohde's.

Christmas morning!  The kids waiting to go upstairs to open gifts.

And how the morning ended haha!!!  By about 8:30 when we started making breakfast this is how they both were!   Knox fell asleep on his stuffed animal at the table  during breakfast and Holden was throwing a fit!! ......Still was a great Christmas!

Christmas TrEe!

 Last week we went and got our tree!!  This is our first time getting a real tree.   We loved it.  We had fun finding one. It is pretty right??  What you cant tell is there literally isn't one branch on the back side, haha!  But you cant tell.  We have had a tradition since Holden was born that every year they both get to pick an ornament So our tree is so funny!  It's got lighting McQueen, Mater, Tonka trucks, and other "BOY" things.......Were not to fancy.  I go to my moms for that, Holy cow!

Holden went coyote calling for the first time.  It was so exciting for him and Rye.  They got up around five a.m and headed out!  I had to get a picture of this first, the bottom one Rye sent me from his phone....My big boy!   He is so lucky to have his two future best friends. 

I had to add this phone shot because what four and two year old love Thai Curry and Sushi!  They make momma proud.

Holden Ran Away for the first time!! 

 It was the most exciting thing that has happened to our family in a while, haha!  We were doing our annual family wrestle off.  And Rye was sitting on me, because I was rubbing his color bones, which he hates!  And our moody Holden got so mad at Rye!  Holden is very very protective  of me.  Long story short, he just sprouts off "I'm outta here!" .....Were like what??  And he says, he is runnin away.  Our jaws hit the ground!  So he sits on the ground and starts putting his shoes on.  He grabs his stuffed animal, Ribert, and Goes to leave. So I said but you need food don't ya?  And hes says, ya.  So I handed him a loaf of bread, haha!!!  We were acting so sad, but it was so dang funny, hes getting to old!  It was very dark outside.  We all stood by the door all sad like, and Knox was saying "don't dow, hoho, dont dow!"  It was very dramatic.  Then he just started walking, stuffed animal, loaf of bread, and all!  I shut the door, but Rye snuck down the driveway to hide and watch where he went.....We're the worst parents ever!!  But I watched him get to our neighbors driveway....Maybe forty feet from our house, Then he Takes off running like he saw a ghost!!  He didn't see us watching him, so he ran right by Rye.  But he was coming home!  He gets to our sidewalk and Totally wipes out!!!  But hops right back up, and runs in the house.  He was so out of breath, and says while trying not to cry " I saw a bad Guy and a witch, and the witch was going to get me!!!"  So I said, Guess your not running away? And he says nope. He says I went ALL the way to Carls house.  So, I held him, and Told him he better stay with us, cuz there's witches all over out there...........The End.