Tuesday, January 13, 2009

We were able to go down to Salt Lake this last weekend and we had a great time!!! Also the roads were perfect so that made it even that much better. We stayed Friday night at Brandon's brother, Troy's, house. They are so wonderful to let us stay whenever we come down. Thank you so much for your hospitality. They made us a very good breakfast.

We then went to Salt Lake to eat lunch at P.F. Changs. This was the highlight of the trip for me. I have been going through Lettuce wrap withdrawals for two years. They are probably my favorite food ever!!! I either wish that they would build one in I.F. or I was able to go down there more or they were able to ship them directly to me(plus the sauce). I first had them when I was living down there while Callie was in the U of U Hospital. I miss them so much!

We then took Callie down to Pleasant Grove to Duane and Jenny's house. I'm glad that we could stay for a couple hours so Callie could get used to the kids before we had to leave. I'm so grateful to Jenny for watching Callie.

Brandon and I then went back to Salt Lake to go to the Jazz game. We started out by eating at Crown Burger. The first picture. It you spend 14 dollars eating there then you get free parking. We had to eat and it was cheaper than eating at the game so it was a great deal. This was my first time to a Jazz game and it was a lot of fun. I had been to a WNBA game when I was in College I had better seats then just because I had connections. We sat right behind the opposing team. Kellie's friend got us seats. These were still good seats. We were on the first row of the second bowl so nobody in front of us. The Jazz won but I don't remember the ending score. I was going to take a picture of the score board but I forgot. Any way it was a great date!!When they were coming back after half-time. I was so excited to get this video of a slam dunk!! The Jazz kept doing them through the whole game. The Pistons did it maybe once. The Jazz also had about a million 3 pointers. They played a great game!!



We also were able to spent a little time with Steve and Hannah. We definitely don't get to spend enough time with our friends down in Utah and wish we could see them more. Over all it was a great trip and can't wait until next time!!

3 comments:

Jessica said...

What a fun time for you guys. We need to "get away" for often I think!

Amber said...

sounds like fun! i'm jealous! we need to make a trip down there as well! Ü

Neika Boulter said...

Okay so i just read a lot of your posts cuz I haven't had internet in so long. I also just read your "I WISH everyone knew"..... I am in tears because I need to appriciate my babies as much as you love ALL of yours. I've never had a miscarraige... but know people that have, and reading what you wrote makes it easier to know how to help them and you. I'm sure so many people have gained strength from you, and for me.... you've reminded me how lucky I am to hold my girls..... They drive me crazy some days, but know I can't wait til they get home and I can hug them!!! Thanks, and know that your babies are so proud of their mommy!

What I Wish Everyone Knew

I wish everyone knew that this hurt never goes away. We still need support, and I still need to hear my son and daughters' name. Now, even more than before, I NEED to have their lives validated.

I wish everyone knew ....that even though my babies' deaths were the most painful experience of my life, I am grateful for the pain, and I would still choose to have them even knowing that it would end the same....and I would give anything to cuddle them in my arms again, if only for a brief moment.

I wish everyone knew... that my heart leaps with joy every time someone asks me about my babies.

I wish everyone knew that a baby's age or size at birth or death does not determine to how much of a person he or she was or how much they will be loved or missed.

I wish everyone knew that an early miscarriage and/or losing a tiny baby is just as difficult and painful as losing any other child.

I wish everyone knew how much I need to talk about mybabies, and how happy it makes me when someone asks about them.

I wish everyone knew the struggle that I go through everyday to answer the simplest questions, like: How many children do you have?

I wish everyone knew it is ok to talk about my loss.

I wish everyone knew that I think of my babies all the time.

I wish everyone knew that I have completely changed because of my experiences.

I wish everyone knew how much I love and miss my babies.

I wish everyone knew how much I need to talk about them and remember them.

I wish everyone knew what it felt like to hold them, still, perfect, breathtaking and have to leave them.

I wish everyone knew what it felt like to long for just 1 more second with their baby. Maybe then they could truly cherish all the billions of seconds they get with theirs.

I wish everyone knew that us mommies who lose our babies carry them with us everywhere we go...for the rest of our lives...and to say we are changed...is putting it rather lightly.

I wish everyone knew and appreciated what an absolute miracle each and every child is, from conception to birth, viable and enviable.

I wish everyone knew that even though I can smile and go to work and "function" like everyone else, I'm not like everyone else.

I wish everyone knew that even if you don't know what to say to me, saying nothing at all is more painful than you can imagine. Ignoring me and never speaking to me again because it makes you uncomfortable to be around me is worse than being uncomfortable or saying the wrong thing.