Van Appendix Surgery

On Sunday evening Van told me his stomach hurt. I told him I'm sorry there's not much I can do for a stomachache. Later that evening he was complaining more so I gave him some laxative pills and Gas X. At midnight he text me that he felt like he was dying he was in so much pain, he said he couldn't even stand up and it hurts when he coughs. I brought him some Tylenol and then I asked him to show me where it hurt. He pointed to the bottom right corner of his abdomen and then I said, oh I think we need to go to the hospital, I think you need your appendix out. Then he's like maybe it's not that bad. Well we went in and after the CAT scan it was confirmed he needed his appendix out. Unfortunately, his surgery kept getting pushed back further and further and he didn't have surgery until 10:00pm Monday night. We came home at 1:00am Tuesday morning. Thankfully, it didn't burst and thankfully he had medicine that helped him sleep the majority of the day while he waited for surgery.

Off to surgery.

Finally eating after surgery.

His appendix.

     

Fun day kayaking and paddle boarding with Clark and Jane.

Extra Extra

Clark begged to make cookies all by himself. He promised he'd clean up all the mess. 

So I let him and he was so proud of himself.

Daisy got a cute new hairstyle and a job at Swig!

Seriously, isn't she the cutest Swig employee?!

Jane got her haircut too.

Grandpa and Debi at Brenda's reception.

Daisy sleeping.

Lagoon

 We finally got to Lagoon, just before the end of summer break.

We even went to the Lagoon waterpark.

This ride was way over my comfort level.

Celebrating Your 8th Birthday

We celebrated your birthday party at the pool after your baptism

Such cute friends!

It's Great to be 8

Jane chose to be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints today. 

Dad baptized you and confirmed the Holy Ghost.

Grandma Susan had been traveling for the past 5 months and got home to Las Vegas the night

 before your baptism. She drove Jim straight to the hospital (he was having mini strokes), 

got up early Saturday morning and flew to Utah for your baptism. 

Grandma spoke on the Holy Ghost and gave you the quilt she made you.

Program

Mom gave the talk on baptism. She shared all the kids testimonies with you.

I know God has a path for us and even though sometimes we 

have to push really hard to get moving again it's worth it. -Max

I remember being excited and how warm the water was. -Hanna

I know that the church is true and I know Jesus and Heavenly Father 

loves us and they know each and every single one of us. -Van

I remember getting my blanket from grandma. I remember feeling the spirit when the hands were placed on my head to give me the Holy Ghost and I also remember going under the water.

-Daisy

I know God is real. I know my parents love me. I know Jesus died for me. -Walt

I know the church is true. I know God and Jesus are true. -Clark

Just like all your siblings and your mom and dad were baptized so was Jesus. Mom gave you a Christus of Jesus to help you remember this special day and the covenant (2 way promise) you made.

She also gave you a "I Am a Child of God" necklace to help you remember 

how much your Heavenly Father loves you.

It was such a special day.