January in a nutshell

January was pretty quite for us. We worked, played, worked, and played a little more. We have gone to see some fun movies. We have gone to Jazz games. We have hung out with friends and family. But for the most part, nothing too exciting. However, there were some big things happening to those we love! So, we will update you on what's going on in the world around us!

First big thing was from my best friend, Mandy and her husband Troy! She is pregnant!!! I am so excited for her! She has wanted a baby for awhile and her husband actually had to get a reversal, so it could have taken a very long time to get pregnant. However, everything went great and she was able to get pregnant! She sent me a picture message of the pregnancy test that showed positive! I was so excited!!!

We hung out a few days ago and I brought her her first baby gift! We went shopping and she got a super cute diaper bag and some cute baby clothes! I am so excited for her!

She just went to her first appointment and everything is great! She is measuring correctly, and everything looks healthy. She had an ultrasound and was able to hear the heartbeat and get a picture! So, hopefully things continue to go well for her! Congrats guys!

The next big thing is from this cute little guy! It is a sad story, but one that

we can handle! Our family has come together already to support him and he is doing great!!!

My Sister's son, Owen was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last week. He is only 17 months old, but he is being such a trooper! He doesn't even cry when he gets his shots! Incredible!

This came at a huge shock for Jamie and Jon. This diabetes does not run in either side of the family. However, they have been able to learn a ton about the disease and are so happy that it is just a way of life now. He can still live a completely normal life, and almost a better one because he will be living so healthy with the way he eats. When I went to visit them in Primary Children's hospital they were all doing so well. I played with Owen just like I would have at home. Jamie and Jon were able to explain it all to us. They all seemed so "ok" with it. I think their doctor was awesome! He explained it so well so they would understand it was something they could handle, explained that it had nothing to do with them, they didn't do anything wrong, and that someday soon, it would become a way of life and it wouldn't be so scary. Jamie, Jon, and Owen are all being sooo strong! I am super impressed! So, it is very sad that Owen will be pricked on the finger and given a shot multiple times a day, but it is something that is very easy to deal with and since he was diagnosed so young, he will grow up with it and understand this is just his way of life! But Owen is still his happy, chipper self!

So, Our life has been full of surprises, but still full of fun! We are looking forward to February and March, and even more looking forward to Spring!!! We are done with winter! In February we have the Western Hunting Expo that we will be running for a week, which is always fun! In March my sister is going on a cruise for her anniversary so we get the kids for a week! Which is even more fun! I get to see what it's like to be a stay at home mom, which I am way excited for! I'm sure there will be more fun to come. Friday we have another Jazz game with our friends from work, We will be having a superbowl party, and I'm sure we will do something fun for Valentine's day. So, nothing too exciting coming up, but I'm sure it will be a fun February! Until then, Hope you have a wonderful day!