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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Not much for January.....
This month has been pretty boring thus far.... we did go up to Park City last weekend- it snowed - not to mention, it was freezing!!!
Laker hung out with Grandpa Machin.
Oh, his new favorite toy is my whisk attachment for my hand mixer. Thats not all. He digs through all my drawers to find it and then puts it in his mouth and carries it around the house while clapping his hands. I guess I'll give him kitchen gadgets next Christmas. They get more play than all his toys combined!
Although he did re-discover one thing he got for Christmas. This one made Steve a proud papa....he figured out how to hit a golf ball with his putter, thats right, Steve finally has that golfing buddy...well...almost! I can only stay focused for 9 holes. My dad has already arranged the first lesson with Laker on the driving range....what a bunch of nerds!!!
Laker hung out with Grandpa Machin.
Oh, his new favorite toy is my whisk attachment for my hand mixer. Thats not all. He digs through all my drawers to find it and then puts it in his mouth and carries it around the house while clapping his hands. I guess I'll give him kitchen gadgets next Christmas. They get more play than all his toys combined!
Although he did re-discover one thing he got for Christmas. This one made Steve a proud papa....he figured out how to hit a golf ball with his putter, thats right, Steve finally has that golfing buddy...well...almost! I can only stay focused for 9 holes. My dad has already arranged the first lesson with Laker on the driving range....what a bunch of nerds!!!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Laker gets Tubes
Laker had to get tubes in his ears a few days after Christmas. Laker got really sick in October and of course that's when the ear infections started. We spent the next few months in and out of the doctor's office for his ear. I am still convinced that we never got rid of the first one, but Dr. Duffy said it was time for tubes. So that's what we did and what a difference it has made. Lake was a happy kid to begin with, but holy cow, there is no more ear pulling, goopy eyes and sleepless nights!!
We had to be at Primary Children's at 7 in the morning for his little surgery. While we were in the waiting room Laker discovered a doll. That's right, not only was this a naked doll, but it was right next to a big tool set and of course we went right past that to the doll. I could not help but snap a picture. Steve tells me that we are going to burn all photos and never speak of this moment again.... Anyways Laker had to wear a little hospital gown but before going into surgery he got to ride around in a car while the Tylenol took effect. He went into surgery at 9 and was out 10 minutes later. I could not believe how fast and easy it was and because all he has was happy gas, he was back to normal after a 4 hour nap!!!
Steve and I got a kick out of all the nurses and anesthesiologist, mostly because English had to have been a 3rd language for all of them. I am not kidding!! His first nurse was hispanic and we could not understand a word she said, luckily she was just checking his vitals and did not need to explain much to us. The next nurse that took us from that room to the surgical waiting room was from Taiwan, she was a hoot but again, we could not make out one word she said. Then to top it off, his Anesthesiologist's name was Dr. Van Geinkle, it might as well of been Hans and Frans coming to "Pump you Up!". He was by far our favorite,but we could not help but laugh the second he left the room with Laker. Steve called him Dr. Haggen Daz, we just hoped our son would return in once piece since we had no clue what he was going to do with him......we could not understand one word!!!!! Incredible!!!! But all turned out just fine and Laker is happy as ever!
We had to be at Primary Children's at 7 in the morning for his little surgery. While we were in the waiting room Laker discovered a doll. That's right, not only was this a naked doll, but it was right next to a big tool set and of course we went right past that to the doll. I could not help but snap a picture. Steve tells me that we are going to burn all photos and never speak of this moment again.... Anyways Laker had to wear a little hospital gown but before going into surgery he got to ride around in a car while the Tylenol took effect. He went into surgery at 9 and was out 10 minutes later. I could not believe how fast and easy it was and because all he has was happy gas, he was back to normal after a 4 hour nap!!!
Steve and I got a kick out of all the nurses and anesthesiologist, mostly because English had to have been a 3rd language for all of them. I am not kidding!! His first nurse was hispanic and we could not understand a word she said, luckily she was just checking his vitals and did not need to explain much to us. The next nurse that took us from that room to the surgical waiting room was from Taiwan, she was a hoot but again, we could not make out one word she said. Then to top it off, his Anesthesiologist's name was Dr. Van Geinkle, it might as well of been Hans and Frans coming to "Pump you Up!". He was by far our favorite,but we could not help but laugh the second he left the room with Laker. Steve called him Dr. Haggen Daz, we just hoped our son would return in once piece since we had no clue what he was going to do with him......we could not understand one word!!!!! Incredible!!!! But all turned out just fine and Laker is happy as ever!
Christmas Day
What a day! We spent the night at my parents and had Christmas morning there. All I can say is Laker made a haul! He was spoiled with tons of cloths, toys and of course, his first set of clubs. When I say clubs, I don't mean plastic clubs. We're talking real clubs cut down for his size and a sweet little bag. We decided that we are gonna wrap them up a give them again next year! He won't even know the difference.....right???? Steve got a bunch of golf stuff as well as new clubs. I got Lasik, which I had done after Thanksgiving....the best present ever!!!! and Rachael Ray cookware!!!! It killed Steve to make the purchase because he can't stand her, but oh what a glorious morning!!!
Because of all the snow that had fallen, Steve, my dad and Brady spent the morning pushing cars up the hill in front of their house. the plows never made it and if you did not have 4-wheel drive....forget about leaving the neighborhood!! We had such a fun day but it was even more fun watching Laker experience Christmas. He is so funny, even though he got tons of toys, he was more interested in my mom's tupperware!
Because of all the snow that had fallen, Steve, my dad and Brady spent the morning pushing cars up the hill in front of their house. the plows never made it and if you did not have 4-wheel drive....forget about leaving the neighborhood!! We had such a fun day but it was even more fun watching Laker experience Christmas. He is so funny, even though he got tons of toys, he was more interested in my mom's tupperware!
Christmas Eve
We spent Christmas Eve plowing through the snow trying to get to Grandma & Grandpa Machins. We were amazed to see that my brother made it up the hills in his Jetta...in one piece! Once we got there the party started! My dad's sister and her kids were there with all their kids, we ate, played games and opened presents. What a fun night!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Its Party Time!!!
We had quite the day on Friday. Of course we spent the morning relaxing and playing Guitar Hero, you know, the basics. But with Steve home during the winter, it makes for some serious rockin out! Then we packed up the boy because he was gonna spend the rest of the day and night with Brett and Rachel, Steve's business partner. After we ditched the baby Steve and I headed down to the Gateway to meet my brother and parents. My dad works for the Boyer Company and every year they get the imax theater and we get to watch a new release. This year it was "National Treasure - Book of Secrets". But what is a movie with out a big lunch - California Pizza Kitchen - and then a stop at Rocky Mountain Chocolates. It was so good, not to mention the chocolate covered pretzels and caramels!!! The movie was awesome. It was just nice to be child free for the day, although I was missing him only a few hours after we left him.
Once the movie was over we were off the Cedar Hills for the Annual Christmas Party with all the friends. This year it was at Kenny and Tara's, which now that I think about it, it usually is at their house. Anyways it was soo much fun and what is a Christmas party without gift games. This year instead of the hardcore white elephants we did 2 gifts per couple. A good gift and a white elephant. For some reason we always get stuck with the gifts that benefit Steve. He got a warm up shirt and chocolates and I got a Laxative and a blocker...if you know what I mean. Did I mention they were used??? thanks a lot Steve. The Kerekes made off with the best white elephant, the George Forman Grill, although I though the pictures of Steve pulled a close second!
We had a fun time as usual and we did not make it home till 2:30 am. It would not be that bad but Steve had to get up at 7 to head down to Vegas for the BYU Bowl game. Did I mention that Laker woke up with a croupy cough and a faucet for a nose? that's right - were teething again.... and running on NO SLEEP. Steve owes me one!
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