Summer Concert - KT Tunstal (sp?)

So last Wednesday night, I got to skip class and go to a concert at Red Butte with my wifey and son. We had both had a terrible day with a SNAFU situation involving an offer on our house that threatened to put Amber and I into the loony-farm but once we got into the venue and settled in, the stress started to melt away.

I have to say that the chic that opened for KT was INSANE, and not in a good way. She had an absolutely amazing voice but her songs reminded me of Bob Dylan at his "highest" and we just couldn't wait for her to be done. When finally she was finished, KT came on stage and made it all worth it. This little Scottish gal (yeah, SCOTTISH honey, remember our bet!!) started belting out these amazing vocals and hilarious statements in between. We didn't stay for too many songs but both Amber and I were really impressed by her vocal skills and range of style. All in all it was a great night and much needed... even though it was later that night that I started getting the cold from hell... now Amber, Tristan, and I are sick sick sick - and yet, we were able to still do a huge project on the house today. I leave that story for Amber to tell.

Feeding our baby

Jonathan and I are down to the last can of liquid gold for our littleman. I asked him to get on eBay today and secure us some more food for our child. He presented an option and I said "bid bid bid". He sadly reported he lost the bid and is in the hunt again. As I was relaying my feeding woes to my office mate, she crackes up laughing. She said its not unlike the old times of the dad going out to hunt for food for the family and coming back empty handed. The analogy made me chuckle...so true....thus I found the above cartoon picts and had to post.

Go honey go!

Go get some food for our baby!!!!

Work from home

Because our car is in the shop today I needed to work from home. I have never had a more productive day as far as work goes. I dont know what it is, but sometimes I get less done at the office even without a 4 month old by my side. Ive set the living room up for him to play and currently he is next to me on the couch( see above honey?! Jealous I know...sorry!) Im currently exchanging goo goo eyes with my loveyboy...... Tristans been totally content and "chatting" away with me while I work. I love it!

Kindergarten

Elijiah started Kindergarten this week. He is attending "our lady of the lourdes" catholic school and so far its going ok. He was very nervous his first day and I know there is a lot to adjust to. His feedback so far is that he sits in a desk all day, and is hungry. He has to wear a uniform everyday and looks very handsome but he doesnt really like it. He feels hot and says hes in church clothes everyday. Hes already had a run in with an older kid being mean to him - which he was very upset about. ( I guess the kid didnt want to play soccer with him and it hurt his feelings) What can I do?? These are the things that school age kids do to eachother and I cant protect him from. All I can do is share stories of my own school years so he knows he isnt alone.

Anyway here are the pictures of his first day. He wasnt happy about Mom taking pictures- cant you tell?!

Pictures and more Pictures

I havent had a lot of time to post pictures but here are a few that my brother took of us while Noellie was out.

Whats TRUE LOVE?

....When I developed a migraine at work but couldnt leave due to interviews, and I come out of my interview and on my desk is my medication.

My hubby drove home, got my meds, came to my work and dropped them off (downtown)and drove back to his office in Draper. That is just one more example of the man I married. Constantly serving me, and taking care of me. I am one lucky woman.

Absolutely Unforgivable Atrocity!

**WARNING - JONATHAN ON A RANT**

So, I was emotionally impacted more powerfully than I have been by anything in a very long time after reading an article I found online this morning. I'm not going to go into many details as even thinking about it makes me gut-sick but basically, there is a story on the news right now about a father who abused his infant so violently that the child suffered blindness, severe brain damage, and multiple broken ribs. After being on life support for a bit, the mother decided to let the little man go back Home as doctors said that the severity of the brain damage was irrevocable.

HOW COULD ANYONE DO THIS!? I'm lament to say this but if I crossed this "man" on the street today, I would be charged with fury driven strength that would allow me to pick him up and shake him until he was in the same state he left his defenseless and innocent child!! My only consolation is that he will most likely be sent to prison for murder and that even amongst thugs, thieves, and murderers, there is a code when it comes to those that harm children and that within a week of entering his new home, he will be judged and levied punishment by a jury of his peers.

I know that these types of things have been happening on the earth for centuries. Atrocities of centuries past were just as grievous as those of today but with technological advancements, we the people can be served up detailed scripts and photos of all the heinous things we do to each other. I'm starting to feel the anxiety and fear of having a little person that I love with all my heart have to grow up in a world filled with people that are capable of the most mind-numbing atrocities. In the end, I will try my best to allow him to live his life without too much smothering but at the same time I will silently guard over him and the rest of my family and act swiftly and decisively should anyone ever attempt or threaten to cause harm.