We have a Quarter!

Well, I have to say that I am glad this experience is over. Last monday, Aaron was out of town for work, so it was just me and the kids and the first week of summer break. I though I would be nice and let my kids stay up past 7pm to have a party! Well the party never really started, unless you cound an urgent care visit a party. Monday nights at the Orr house means the kids will get allowance, a whopping 1.50. For some reason I felt that I should give the kids 2 dollars this week, so I pulled out the money to give to the kids. After looking at it I thought no, I am not giving them extra, they will expect it every week if I do it even once. I had the strongest feeling to give them the 2 dollars, and I still went back and switched out the second dollar for quarters. At this point I felt again that nagging feeling that I was doing the wrong thing. I passed it off as me just being crazy, and went ahead and gave it to the kids. In no more than 5 min. Maxwell was running to me screeming and grabing his chest in pain and panic. After quickly checking him over I heard the word quarter come out of my terrified three year olds lips. I asked if he swallowed the quarter and he confirmed my worst fear. With the help of a couple of very generous people from our ward, I rushed him to the urgent care. They did the x-ray and confirmed it was at the bottom of his stomach, just a little to far to reach. They said it should pass on its own within a couple of days and that it was past the danger zone of the esophogus. It was a long night. Thursday we went back to check its location and they said it had not moved and that he would need to go to Cardon Childrens and have him nocked out to remove it. After a long day there, the confirmed it had entered his intestines and they could do nothing. Well, I have to say that little 3 year olds have a lot of faith, and 9 days after swallowing it WE HAVE A QUARTER!! Not so shiny anymore though! I have learned a great deal from this experience and I am striving to hear those promptings more, and be willing when I do to follow, no matter how crazy it might seem. I know that this whole situation could have been avoided if I had just been willing to listen and obey.

Summer is here!!

Well, my new years resolution has not quite been on the right track, summer is already here so maybe the second half of the year???

Life has been good, and crazy this past 6 months so I will not even attemp to go back and fill in the blanks. School is out for my kids and we are so proud of all the hard work they did this past year! We had some worries about Mackay being ready for 1st grade, but he worked so hard and was able to graduate from kindergarten!! We are so proud of him. I am excited for the next few weeks with the kids and all the summer fun. I love these pictures of the kids swimming, the goggles are just so stylish!

My Babies

Here is the very best attempt at getting a picture of all our kids together in one spot. Anyone with kids can appreciate the work that was put into this! When I look at this picture I feel so blessed, I sure love being a mom!

Happy New Year!

Well, this is my newest attempt to keep up my blog. This year I have decided that it would be a nice goal to keep everyone posted while keeping a bit of a journal at the same time!

I am excited about the new year and all the exciting experiences yet to come. Last year was full of such happy memories and a lot of trials and learning experiences, so I am looking forward to the next chapter as I am sure it will be just as eventful.

Day at the farm!

Alex sees snow for the first time... or at least if feels like snow. I love this picture because he always has that open-mouth smile!