Update

I'm working, Beau's in school, and the kids are growing...

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Okay, okay. Beau is almost done! YAY! He graduates with his Bachelor's in History on May 8th. We are definitely counting down the days. He'll also commission as an officer on May 7th with the Army National Guard. We're looking forward to having some of his family come and join us for the graduation and are looking forward to being done with this part of school!

Gwen is too smart for her own good and a prima balleriana. She has a ballet recital May 15th and has been showing me her moves around the house... Hopefully that means that she'll actually dance when she's on stage! We shall see...

Henry is growing like a weed and is babbling like crazy! He's cruising all over the house and is still as sweet and content as ever!

Shanda's Surgery

Please keep Shanda in your prayers.

Her BIG surgery is MARCH 8th.

Thanks!

Janurary

A visit from Dad Pomeroy, Henry's new teeth, my new job and lots of fun in between- it was a busy January!

Trying Cheerios for the first time...

Caught! :)

Ballerina Gwen

A visit from Dad

Yummy buttons...

Gwen enjoying some Papa Pomeroy time.

Gwen had to use a step stool to get in... I couldn't even be mad because they were so cute. :)

Henry has 4 teeth and isn't afraid to use them!

Watch out- here I come!

Craziness

So- I'm not sure how I figured that working a full time job would allow me to have more time to blog... It hasn't. I'm working about 30 minutes away from home and about 45 minutes away from Gwen's daycare, so I spend a lot of time in the car. I have very mixed feelings. I'm grateful to be scanning- when I'm actually scanning. It's been a slow start, but I'm sure it will pick up.

I'm having a hard time being away from the kids so much, but I feel that it's what I'm supposed to be doing for now. I just need to read my scriptures and my blessing more often to be reminded of the big picture. I'm grateful that I can work. I'm grateful that I have the skills I need to make it worth my time away from my family (for now).

I'm grateful that Beau is closer to being done with school. He gradutates in May with his Bachelor's. He's applying to PA's schools now (in addition to school, ROTC, and Army Reserves). In May he'll be joining the National Guard in order to get further help with school. Wish us luck!

So- we miss seeing our friends, but appreciate your patience with all of our craziness. :) We're doing well and we're blessed- just look at those cute kids! :)

A Post from Shanda

Here is a post from a friend of mine. Shanda and I were in Young Women's together growing up and she graduated a year ahead of me from Greenbrier. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. Thank you so much.


Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Yesterday Rocked my world....

I was diagnosed with cancer. I am shocked, scared, humbled, and anxious to know more answers. My family and I would greatly appreciate your prayers in our behalf!

It was a surreal day where I had to call my husband at work to tell him that I had cancer. I had to call my mom, dad,sister, and other family. I NEVER imagined I would have to do that!

I will try to update my blog with more information as we get it. What I know right now is that I have cancer. It is a VERY rare cancer that originated in my appendix and they found it after a regular lab test once I had my recent appendectomy. Even though my appendix has been removed, we know that I still have some degree of remaining cancer on my colon. We will be doing more tests as soon as possible to see if it has spread beyond that. I will also be having surgery next week to remove the right half of my colon and several lymph nodes. The doctor will be able to more accurately stage my cancer once this surgery is complete. He knows that I am at least a stage 2...but he is very hopeful that that is all.

What lies ahead might be a bit of a LONG road, but I will beat this...this is day two of my journey and I feel strengthened by my Heavenly Father. I would have never known about this cancer without the strange bouts of appendicitis that I have had...so they were disguised blessings. I have great faith...but need your faith and prayers as well. This is SCARY!

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Christmas Part 1

Here are some pics from Christmas at Nana and Papa's house. Gwen loved unwrapping everything and Henry loved the wrapping paper. :) A good time was had by all.

This is definitely one of my favorite presents! :)

Pre- Christmas Fun

We went to our ward Christmas party a few weeks ago and Gwen had a blast running around with the other kids (especially her friend, Peyton) and eating Christmas cookies. The last pic is from Lights of the South- my favorite Santa. :)

Birthday Girl

Gwendolyn turned 3 on Dec 13th. (Time sure flies!) Of course her birthday was Princess themed and she enjoyed having her family with her to celebrate. :)

Look at that grin...

She's so excited about her chef's accessories- she's our little Paula Deen!

The gang's all here!

Enjoying her new pjs!

Woo Hoo!

I just accepted a position as a full time Cat Scan Tech today! Yay! I'm looking forward to doing what I went to school for. It may even be something I can do part time in the future (hopefully). Mabye that means I can blog again from time to time. :) For now, here are some pics of us from Lights of the South. Hopefully I'll be able to post more soon!

My sweet, busy girl!

My sweet little man!

Merry Christmas!

I'm totally biased, but I think we have the cutest kids ever. There- I said it. :) I'll be posting more soon...

Gwen just turned 3 years old!

My little man, Henry, is already 6 months old!

Things have been crazy... Working, looking for work, Beau's school, sick kids, etc... Anyway- hopefully I'll get back to more blogging and will be able to fill you in on the last few months soon. We're doing well and hoping that all of you are too.

Merry Christmas!

I'm done

I took my CT (Cat Scan) registry test today and passed. Hallelujah. :) I'm so glad and relieved to finally be done. Now comes the fun part- job hunting... Wish me luck! I'll keep you updated!

Coming Soon!

I'll be updating the blog soon- probably next weekend. Lots of great pics from this summer: Henry's blessing and our trip to Maryland. :) Hope you'll check back soon! Thanks!

Summer fun

The many faces of Henry...

And here's Gwen having fun with her Aunt Kim, Uncle Thad and cousins at Nana and Papa's house...

All the cousins- now the girls are out numbered!

One Month Old!

I can't believe it's been a month! Henry is doing great and growing all the time. He's almost too big for all of his newborn clothes already. :) He's sweet and starting to "coo" and squeak when we talk to him. Gwen is a great big sister (even though it looks like she may have hit him in the head in that picture- she didn't ). She's very sweet with him and always wants to give him kisses or pat him on the back (which can be a bad thing when he's sound asleep...). Enjoy! I still have more pics to add in the next post!

This really should have a a cartoon bubble...

Here's Henry!

All right- I've been getting a lot of slack (Kim) for not updating my blog... So I'm posting a few pictures to appease you. The full story will have to come later when I have some more time. Henry was born on June 1st, at 10pm- 8lbs 5 oz, 20 3/4 inches long. I was induced that morning around 11am, but luckily only had to push for about 45 min. Things have been very crazy since then because we have all been sick. Anyway- enjoy the pictures and stay tuned for another full update. :)

Here's Henry!

He's a little sweetheart... :)

A shot of his hair- he has a good bit and it's definitely blonde.

Cuteness.