A Simple Cut.

This past weekend and week have been exhausting. Last Tuesday Steve got a small cut on his elbow. He doesn't know what he did or how he got it. He noticed that he had a scrape on it so he cleaned it and didn't think much of it.

Come Thursday his elbow was a little sore and it wasn't anything out of the ordinary. His elbow already had a scab over it and that was that.

Friday, he got done taking a test and his arm was really sore. His friend noticed his elbow and couldn't believe how swollen it was. So, Steve went into our family practice doctor and they gave him a shot of antibiotics and told him to come in the following day for another injection.

I got off of work and we headed to the movies to see the Avenger's (which by the way is now probably our favorite movie) LOVED it.

Towards the end of the movie Steve's elbow was getting even more swollen and red. We figured the antibiotic that the doctor gave him hadn't started it's affect.

{Friday}

Saturday morning, Steve's elbow was really hurting him and he didn't get any sleep that night. He got about 2 hours of sleep. :(

We went back to the doctor and the nurse gave him another injection. Because of the redness and swelling she advised we see the doctor. The doctor saw it and instantly told us we need to go to the emergency room.

{Saturday}

At that point they put Steve on an IV antibiotic and pain medication to help with the pain and also to fight this bug! The doctor told us that he has MRSA which is a type of staph infection.

So, every 12 hrs we would go to the hospital and get his infusions.

By Monday, the doctors told us he would need to continue the therapy for another week. Cost and time wise, we figured it would be a better idea to do home infusion therapy. So, Steve and I both learned how to give him his IV right at home.

We went to the doctor today, and the doctor told us he can get off the IV as of tomorrow. He will need to take oral medication for another week And he should be all better!!

It was super scary to see Steve sick from this infection. I hated seeing my sweetheart in pain. It seriously broke my heart. I'm so grateful for the amazing doctors/nurses who helped figure out what was going on and helped us stop the infection from spreading. Not to mention how grateful I am to our Heavenly Father for listening to our prayers and for family members who hold the priesthood.

Tea Party!

This week has been a busy one! Last night we did a ladies tea party. The beehives wanted to do something for their mom's for Mother's day and this is what they came up with.

I have felt like I've been running around like a crazy woman trying to get everything prepared for the party. I am so relieved that it's done and it turned out!:)

I know I always say how impressed I am with these girls, but I'm going to say it again. I am so impressed with them! I asked each of them to do a spot light on their mom or someone who is considered a mother figure to them. (Who ever they were bringing for the evening)

I told them it could be something super simple. Just say why they love them or why they are grateful for them. Every single girl came up with something so creative and sweet. One wrote out a poem. Another used her mom's name and used the letters to say why she loved her. Some girls wrote out a full front and back page of why they love them.

One even spotlighted me, after she had spotlighted her mom. Talk about a choked up moment.

It was such a neat experience for me to see the love these girls have for their moms, and vice versa.

The party turned out nice! We had lots of food, laughter and even managed to squeeze in a game and had a Teaspoon Race.

I consider myself so blessed to be able to surround myself with such amazing woman. The light of Christ radiates from these girls and from their awesome mamma's!

I saw this tonight, and couldn't help but want to share it. Birth Mother's day falls on the Saturday before Mother's day. I don't ever see many Adoption videos and this one is by far one of the neatest one's I've seen.

I've gained so much appreciation for these strong woman who place their babies for adoption, this video shows that. Watch it. You'll see :)

The littles.

I just love these two.

Sundance

Steve and I decided to go for a walk on Saturday, so we drove to Sundance. The weather was a little cooler than what I would have liked, but it was nice. It's amazing that we live so close to such a beautiful place.

I loved spending time with my sweetheart.

Women's Conference 2012

This year I got to go to Women's Conference with my mom, Kartier, Whitney and my mom in law. I absolutely love women's conference! They had so many amazing talks that really touched me. I love the fact that there is women everywhere all coming for the same reason-to be uplifted.

Sunshine.

The last couple weeks have been awesome! I've had the opportunity of meeting so many new people.

The week of conference I had the opportunity of meeting with the General Young Women Presidency. This was one of the most spiritual and neatest experiences I've ever had. The light of Christ radiates from these women and I couldn't help but want to soak it all up.

Conference weekend, I went to our annual ladies night with my mom and my sisters. But this year my Ford sisters got to join us as well. It was so much fun having all my sisters around!

We met Stephanie Nielson. Aslo an inspiring woman-check out her blog

One of the greatest things about blogging is that their are so many awesome people that you can meet. Whitney Blake has become one of my very dear friends through blogging. I had the opportunity of FINALLY meeting her and her cute family! She just adopted one of the most cutest babies-ever. Her blog is super inspiring, and you should go over and check out her miracle story.

Jessica and Kris just had their baby...which means, ladies and gents-we have a niece! She is seriously an angel. Steve and I can't get enough of how perfect she is. It's amazing the feeling that is surrounded by newborns. We already love her so much!

Steve and I are so lucky to have Carson, and now Averie (Ava) in our lives.

First time meeting/holding her

Just a couple days old..She's sleeping with her hand on her face

And...I know this isn't technically a person..actually not at all. I have new glasses and I love em'!

Life is good. I can't complain!

Break and then some..

First off..Take a look at this sunrise. One of the many benefits of waking up early and going to work. Seriously. This right here made my day. (I took this on Friday)

Last weekend Steve had his spring break, which consisted of Friday-Monday off. Not exactly the ideal Spring break, but we will take what we can get!

So, we had a nice long weekend together. Sunday, we went and visited with grandpa and grandma Ford for grandma's birthday. We just love them and it was so nice to spend some time with them.

In the evening, I had the opportunity of going to a Janice Kapp Perry fireside. By far one of the best fireside's I have ever been to. She is such a fun and inspiring lady! Her cute husband came with her and they both are not only inspiring but super funny!! We were able to sing a medley of all of her primary songs. I didn't realize she wrote all of my favorites-I love to see the Temple, A Child's Prayer, As Sister's in Zion/Army of Helaman.. etc.

She said a lot of things that I needed to hear. It made me realize my love for music. I used to sing and write songs..but as I got older, it didn't seem important to me to continue doing it. I really felt that I needed to start that back up again. Not that I'm going to be publishing any music..haha but just because that was one of my talents, and I know that I've lost a lot of it because I simply stopped doing it.

The fireside was uplifting, inspiring and funny! She really is such a wonderful woman, and I'm grateful for her testimony.

Monday, Steve and I spent the day in Park City. The weather was perfect. Sun was shining-what else could you ask for, right? We walked around the outlet stores and then went to the Olympic Museum. It was soooo nice to spend time with my sweetheart. A much needed break together. I loved.EVERY.minute. of it.

Well, Steve is now back in the swing of things-studying that is. He has his top 200 drug test tomorrow and then a test of Friday on Pharmacokinetics. <---Pharma what? yeah...

I've been keeping busy with work and of course with the Young Women. Wednesday we had an 80's party! I was probably more excited about this than the girls! haha. We all dressed up in our best 80's get-up. We played pin the glove on Michael Jackson, Twister, Spoons and had a dance off . The girls had a blast and all of us leaders had a great time too!:)

St.Patty's day was great! We woke up and had green blue berry pancakes and then Steve and I went to the Young Women basketball game. I was super grateful Steve came to support me and the girls (since he needed to study).

The girls made it to regions!! The game was really good. They were losing by 8 points and they ended up winning by 8 points!! So there next game is Thursday. The luck of the Irish were with us! ha.;)

I made chocolate chip cookies and turned them green...Somethings are meant to not be other colors! I almost gagged rolling the dough..it looked like... BUT the cookies were good!

To end the night Ellen made a St. Patrick's day dinner with lots of green food..mmm. It was delish!

And to end this week we went to Todd and Larissa's baby blessing. Elle looked like an angel. She looked so pretty dressed in white! It was fun to see our friends and be able to support Elle on such a special day.

Well, I'm going to go cut some fabric! Can't wait to sew!! It's been way too long since I've made something.