I just like this pic Alan took of me on the Sunday before Christmas

I took these pics for my sister's fam!

 

 

 

 

A Reaction of Allergic Proportions

Eight years ago I had an allergic reaction to Cephalexin antibiotics. I've been careful to avoid it ever since, or any medication in the Penicillin family.  Two weeks ago, I got strep throat and went to the doctor after it became extremely painful. They prescribed a completely different antibiotic called Bactrim, which is a Sulfa drug. I crossed my fingers hoping I wouldn't be allergic to it.

Well, I was.

After a week of taking it, I broke out into red, itchy rashes, just like eight years ago. My entire body felt like it was on FIRE. But Alan gave me a priesthood blessing and I was amazed at how quickly I healed. Last time I was down and out for over a week and I went to the ER twice. This time I was really only down for 2 days. The Lord knew I couldn't be that sick and take care of 2 kids! I'm so thankful to be feeling better, but I hope I never have to take antibiotics again!

 

Getting Artsy

 

 Brooke had to make a paper doll of herself for preschool and we had a blast working on it together! She came up the idea to use buttons and REAL fabric for the clothes. She got really into it. And I think it's cute how the outfit is just as bright as her actual clothes are. She is quite the fashionista. Her teachers love how she dresses herself.

Emma Reading to Brooke

 Music To My Ears!

 

Trader Joe's

We've been going to Trader Joe's here in Folsom for 4 years now. The employees know us and one lady named Mary REALLY loves the girls. We met Cori and Owen there for fun one day and Mary gave the kids some Trader Joe's ginger bread men!