Our little family

Sledding

2011-08-31T13:53:00.001-07:00

In February our ward went up to Magic Mountain to go sledding. We got Carson all dressed for it and packed up the boys and drove about 30 minutes to our destination.

Carson was playing peek-a-boo on the way up.

Gavin slept most of the time up there.

Carson and myself watching Jordan stand in line.

Carson had a good time with the tubes.

Getting ready to go up the mountain.

Going up!

Jordan said that at first Carson was a little nervous going down but as soon as they got going, Carson was laughing the whole way down. Great times with our friends and ward members.

The tube is out!!!

2011-08-31T08:58:00.000-07:00

On August 9, 2011 Gavin got his feeding out! It was a happy day for myself and Gavin. After getting on new medications and formula I started to see a new Gavin, but after the feeding tube was out of his nose, I really saw a new Gavin. He was jumping up and down (when he arches he tries to jump) and shouting for joy! I'm really excited that the tube is out and hope that he continues to do well and thrive!

Brotherly Love

2011-08-31T08:38:00.000-07:00

Ever since Gavin was born, Carson has always looked after him. Carson would climb up on the crib or bassinet to try to give Gavin his binky. It was super cute. Here are some of the pictures that I was able to catch before Carson would see me and move away.

December 4, 2010

April 15, 2011

May 18, 2011

July 10, 2011

July 14, 2011

August 11, 2011

August 16, 2011

I'm 3 months!!!

2011-08-31T08:29:00.000-07:00

Here is Gavin at 3 months old! At this time we were taking Gavin to physical therapy for his neck. One side was stronger than the other so he would only turn his head to one side.

I just love this face!

Our fence

2011-08-30T21:43:00.000-07:00

So just after we got Gavin home from the hospital we decided it was best for Carson

and myself that we finally got our fence up.

With help from family and friends we got it up in a couple of days.

We already had one side up that our neighbors went ahead and put up

about a year ago so we just had to do the back, one side and the returns.

Now that it is finished we can just let Carson outside. Of course he either wants us out

there with him or to leave the door open. Bottom line, we love having our fence

up and we enjoy our evenings outside playing with Carson and soon Gavin can join us!

sleeps anywhere

2011-08-30T21:20:00.001-07:00

These pictures are from early spring and throughout the summer. Just random spots I would find Carson sleeping...early morning, afternoon nap to early evening. Early morning is Carson usually didn't sleep well or woke up too early and randomly fell asleep while watching Mickey Mouse. The afternoon nap I try to put him down but he ends out getting out of his room or playing in his room.

Early Morning

Escaped from his room and it got really quit, I found him in the guest room sleeping on books.

I got tired of him coming out of his room so I switched some door knobs so I could lock him in his room for naps and bedtime. Two days in a row I found him in Gavin's chair.

This one Carson fought me and didn't want to take a nap until he went golfing with Daddy!

Early morning

Haha early morning

Late afternoon after the parade in Jerome.

Car Wash Time!!!

2011-08-28T21:19:00.000-07:00

We will go through the car wash a couple times a month and both Carson and Gavin get scared. Gavin will start to cry but Carson's facial expressions are pretty cute.
Jordan recorded a time that he had Carson with him in the car wash and I'll post it when he edits it.

Carson and Hoogle Zoo!

2011-07-25T18:51:00.000-07:00

Carson had a great time playing with Sonet while staying with Grandpa and Grandma Lott.They became the best of friends!
While Gavin was in the hospital we took a couple of hours to take Carson to Hoogle Zoo to see some of the animals.

After the zoo, Jordan stayed with Gavin and I tooked Carson out in the play area the hospital has for the kids to get some sun.

Gavin

2011-06-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

August 27, 2011

On Monday June 20, 2011 Gavin got a little bug and started throwing up and after a couple of days we started getting concerned. I had one appointment on Tuesday with a pediatrician about his arching and she confirmed that he had a bug. On Thursday, the 23rd, we took him back in and Gavin lost 8 oz in 2 days! The doctor was really concerned about Gavin and hospitalized him right away. I called Jordan crying trying to explain to him what was going on and he said he would leave work right away and come help make arrangements for Carson. Carson was at a neighbors house during the appointment so Jordan called our neighbor to let her know what was going on and that Stan (my father-in-law) would be picking up Carson and taking him home with him. We hung out at the hospital for couple of hours and then I went home to get some things for Jordan since he was going to stay with him that night. Stan and Cathy brought Carson back to the house and stayed the night so I wouldn't be there by myself (this was my first night away from Gavin and I was having a really hard time with it).

The next day came and went for most but drug on forever for me. I thought time stopped when I was in the hospital having babies but it really stops when it is your own child! During the day the nurses had us try to give Gavin a new formula, which smelled awful, and it was NOT a success! Finally that night the nurses let us try feeding him his normal formula and after eating we could just tell that he was in pain and we really didn't know what to do for him. Jordan told the night nurse to call the doctor and get her to send us down to Primary's where they can start doing something for him and figure what was going on with Gavin.

Twin Falls doesn't have the specialist (GI doctor) that Gavin needed. Our option was Boise or Salt Lake

Twin Falls St. Lukes HospitalAbout 30 minutes later the nurse came back and said that we were getting discharged early Saturday morning and heading to Utah! I stayed with Gavin that night and Jordan went home to pack a suitcase for us and get some good sleep before driving 3 hours the next morning. Stan and Cathy kept Carson for us not knowing how long we would be in Utah.

Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah
We got to Primary's just before noon and got checked in and just waited for a game plan. We thought that the doctors would start doing tests that day and probably do surgery on Monday. Little did we know that it was the weekend and the doctors got it off unless they were on call and it was only for emergencies. We were frustrated with that at first but later that day we realized that it was good to be down there so the nurses and doctors could see Gavin first hand instead of taking our word of what was going on. My parents came down and spent the afternoon evening with us. It was good to have them there with us because they have experienced have a child in the hospital before. Since Gavin wasn't eating the nurses took him down to get a NJ feeding tube put in. NJ is a tube that goes in his nose and past the stomach to his intestines so that if Gavin does throw up he wouldn't throw up his food and still get the nutrition from his formula. My mom stayed in the hospital that night so Jordan and I went to his Aunt Janell and Uncle Bryce's to get a good night sleep.

Sunday one of the GI doctors came in to give us a game plan and talked very highly of Dr. Book who is the head of the GI department and would be on Gavin's case. They explained all the different possibilities that could happen and said that they would just take it one day at a time.
Monday: We met with Dr. Book and she went over again the game plan for the day (it changes sometimes). In the afternoon Gavin had an MRI done. Dr. Book never seen a 6 month old arch the way Gavin did. He would arch so much that he would be on his tippy toes and on his forehead. Anyways, they start with worse case and look and the child has a whole and not the symptoms and work their way back. Monday evening, neuro was eliminated out. Tuesday Gavin had a scope and biopsy done of his esophagus, stomach part of his intestines. When the scope came back normal the doctors wanted to revisit neuro again. Being the end of the day and receiving this information didn't sit well with me. We decided to go out and eat and on our way we called Grandpa and Grandma Lott to talk to Carson. Once he started talking, I lost it. I had no clue what was going on with my baby and being separated from Carson for the first time was tearing me up inside. We still didn't know when Gavin could go home so Jordan talked to Cathy and to my mom and arranged for them to meet and get Carson to Salt Lake.

Carson finally got to come and see his brother.

Poor Gavin's iv came out so many times that the nurses finally put it his head so they wouldn't have to poke him anymore.

For now I'm done with this post. Here is a letter that we wrote our friends and family when we found out that we could go home.

Dear Friends and Family,
Through a recent biopsy Dr's found a high count of Eosinophils in his stomach and intestine. Eosinophils are allergy cells. We are going to keep him on a feeding tube due to his continuous vomit, pain and to maintain the proper amount of nutrition. His LES is in bad shape but we hope that will get better. A Ph probe study found frequent and very acidic reflux. After 8 days in a hospital we finally get to go home with a NJ feeding tube, Zantac, a new formula Neocate and Erythomycin. If all goes well we can hopefully avoid the Nissin Fondo surgery. Gavin was in really bad shape with severe weight loss and continuous vomiting. The Drs here at Primary Childrens were amazed by Gavins severe arching. All the drs and nurses commented that they had never seen a 6 month old arch like Gavin. After much prayer, faith and modern medicine we feel we have finally found an answer. Heather and I are very relieved and we just found out we can go home tonight. Thanks to everyone for their prayers, we know that those prayers and the power of the Priesthood made the difference.

Love, Jordan and Heather

We get to go HOME!!!!!

Gavin was so happy to see Carson!

February 6, 2011

2011-02-09T15:37:00.000-08:00

We blessed Gavin February 6, 2011. It was a beautiful blessing followed by a brunch at our house. It was a fun, full weekend with our family. Gavin arches his back big time! Especially when he gets upset he will and its kind of scary because there have been a couple of times where I didn't expect it and I about dropped him.

This is after we got home. Gavin was pretty tired that he fell asleep in the car seat. Usually he doesn't fall asleep in the car seat on short trips like coming home from church.

My mom took this picture Saturday night and it is one of my favorites. It was while he was talking to us and he was almost smiling!

This is pretty much the only picture that he wasn't crying or fussing in on Sunday. Both my dad and Cathy were trying to get a good one of Gavin. Thanks everyone who traveled and made it for his blessing. I know 9 o'clock church is not easy to make when you are traveling. We missed the ones that couldn't make it but we know how much you wanted to be there with us.

Later that night my parents stayed along with Gary and Tiffani to have a Super Bowl Party. We had lots of food and drinks and lots of left overs. I can't remember who won the game but it was really fun having family here! Well, Carson is wanting my attention now so I better go.

I wish......

2011-01-19T10:19:00.000-08:00

I wish I knew how to cut hair. As you can tell, I don't! But this beautiful hack job wasn't done just by me. I had help from Jordan. In fact, he is the one that did the top of the head and me, well, you can't see what I did because it is in the back. It didn't look too awful after we did it but this is what he looked like when he woke up the next day.

Jordan went to Kansas City for 3 days for a dental meeting so I decided to attempt to fix it by myself. I called my mom since she cut all my brothers hair growing up to find out what I needed to do. End result: we can take Carson out in public!

New Pictures!

2011-01-19T10:10:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures that my very talented sister-in-law Beth took during Christmas break!

This is one that I took with my phone. A very dear friend sent the chairs for the boys!

I can't believe its been over 6 weeks since I had Gavin! Carson is almost 16 months old and he just looks like my little boy instead of my baby. Where does the time go!?!

Gavin McKay Lott

2011-01-04T13:29:00.000-08:00

Gavin McKay Lott was born December 3, 2010 at 2:54 pm weighing 6 lbs 4 oz and he was 19 1/2 inches long. Friday morning I woke up with my lower back hurting and didn't know if it was back labor or if it was because I was walking for 4 hours the day before. Jordan convinced me to go to my doctor to make sure I wasn't in labor.

I wasn't in labor but was dilated to a 6 so Dr. Johnson sent me to the hospital to start me. He broke my water at 11:30 am, started me on pitocin at 12:30 pm and shortly after that I got my epidural...which didn't even work. I feel truly blessed to have had a short labor. I really only had hard contractions for about a hour before I needed to push. I pushed about 5 times and he was here!
The nurse almost had to deliver Gavin because the doctor wasn't in the room yet. He came in just in time to glove up and catch the baby. In a way I'm kind of glad that my epidural didn't work. Now would I try to go without it, probably not. But its an experience that I will never forget and I have learned it is totally mind over matter. I didn't prepare myself for if I couldn't have an epidural (or in my case not working). I just thought that I would have one (that works) and everything goes great. But now at least I know that I can handle a hour of hard contractions and about 5 pushes. I had a great support that helped me through it all. Jordan, of course, and Cathy, my mother-in-law, both helped me with my breathing and tried to keep me calm and relaxed. Thank you to both of you!

The hair surprised me. I thought that I only would have bald babies. Plus its brown.

Carson is loving his new little brother! He is really sweet with him and helps me out. I love having my 2 boys 14 months apart and I think I'm adjusting well. I haven't been brave enough to take them to a store by myself yet. Maybe when it gets warm I will take that challenge on!

Florida

2010-10-20T14:01:00.000-07:00

In September Jordan and I had the oppertunity to go to Florida to visit Brett and Michelle! We had so much fun with them and I had a hard time wanting to leave. The first couple of days we went to Disney World. We drove from Brett and Michelle's on Thursday so that Jordan could be there the first time we took Carson.
Carson loved the rides! Friday through Sunday I took Carson along with Michelle and her boys to Disney with Michelle's mom, sister and sister-in-law and 3 more kids while the boys went golfing and to a BYU game. It was fun hanging with all the girls but I was tired after all the walking and holding Carson in the lines. I'm just glad that the girls helped me in the lines.

Carson loved getting to know his cousins again! I think his favorite thing to do was take a bath with them!

Austin, Jaxson and Carson

Carson also saw some of the things his cousins were doing and thought he could join them. Below are some pictures of the boys playing at a McDonalds play area. We went there a couple of times just to let them get out and play!

Brett and Michelle live about 30 minutes away from the ocean so of course we took a day to go there. Mostly played in the sand because it was really windy the day we went.

Jaxson and Carson thought it was fun climbing up the stairs and we got tired of chasing them up to bring them down!

Paul Bingham Christmas Party 2009

2010-06-19T16:14:00.000-07:00

Here are all the grandkids that were able to make it. Missing Austin, Jaxson, Kennedy, Kaden, & Kenzie. They are singing "Cousin Power"

Grandma Price, Mom, Heather & Carson

Grandma Bingham, Dad, Heather & Carson

Blessing

2010-01-04T10:41:00.001-08:00

We blessed Carson Adelbert Lott on November 1, 2009. Jordan gave him a beautiful blessing. For me, it was a very emotional day. My parents weren't able to make it because they are serving the Lord which I know that is where they are needed and I do see blessings from it. But knowing that doesn't mean that it was easy not having them there. I did okay through the blessing but a lady in our ward got up to bear her testimony and spoke of her dad. I lost it! I wanted my parents there to share this special day with us and for my dad to be part of the circle. I was able to gather myself and felt comforted knowing that 5 of my siblings were able to be there which I appreciate the effort that they made to be there.

After the blessing, we drove to Jerome where we had lunch. It was good to be gathered with family and friends. Thanks to all who came and was apart of this special day!

Lott Family Pictures 10/31/09

2010-01-03T14:29:00.000-08:00

Carson age: 1 month

Jordan Lott Family Photo

Stan Lott Family Photo

Heather (holding Carson) Jordan, Eric, Tamio (holding Kobe)

Beth, Stan, Cathy and Anna (holding Enzo)

Grandpa & Grandma Lott with the grandsons!

Kobe, Carson and Enzo

Everyone on Jordan's side was in town for the Carson's blessing so we got together early Saturday morning to take pictures. I thoughts some of the really turned out considering Carson was hungry through most of them and towards the end he had it!

OH!!! So behind!

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We decided to bless Carson on November 1, 2009 so some of my siblings came up on the 31st of October to do Halloween. Carson dressed as a baseball player!

Ella (Ryan & Marcy's) dressed as a kitty cat!

Reagan, Mylee, (Gary & Tiffani's) & Austin (Brett & Michelle's) dressed as a princess, lion and cowboy!

We had a fun time with everyone here. Thanks everyone that came up for that weekend!

Labor Story

2009-11-09T08:07:00.000-08:00

September 28, 2009 at 5:30pm Jordan and I went to the hospital to get things moving so our little guy could get here. He was almost a week over due and I was getting to a point that I couldn't be pregnant anymore. The doctor said that he could put a....something that helps thin out the cervix (I forgot what he called it). Before he put it in, he checked to see what I was dilated to. He told me that he could break my water then and sometime during the night we could have the baby. Before we could agree with him he changed his mind and didn't want to do that since I was the strep positive. So we started the antibiotic and the process of thinning out the cervix. Jordan went to Subway to get us some dinner since that could be my last meal for who knows how long. Sure enough it was!

My water broke on its own at 1:30am and contractions started right after! At 2:15 I decided that I couldn't handle the contractions and had the nurse give me stadeal to take the edge of the contractions. To help take my mind of things Jordan played Phase 10 with me since I still couldn't sleep. At 3:15 I was dilated to a 3.5 so I was able to get the epidural and that was heaven! Able to finally sleep. Dr. Johnson came and checked me before 8 and said that I should have a baby mid morning. 1:00pm came around and nothing. I stopped at a 5.5 and needed the doctor to break my water again. He came after his lunch to check how everything was going and the baby was posterior. The doctor thought that breaking my water again and now giving me the pitocin that Carson would turn on his own and in the afternoon I would be ready to deliver.

I was sleeping off and on to be well rested when it was actually time to push. 4:30 comes around and the nurse checks me and I'm at a 10! Time to push. She lets the doctor know and he said he will be there shortly after 5. She has me start to push every time I feel like I need to.

5:30 comes around and the doctor walks in to see how I'm doing. No baby. He stays in the room with me and helps me through it. I am starting to feel some contractions and able to move my legs on my own. With feeling the pressure I am hoping that Carson will come soon so I don't hurt to bad. 6:30 and there is still no baby! I'm starting to get frustrated a little because I'm pushing perfectly but I felt like it isn't doing anything. I had mirrors so I could watch everything and nothing was moving along like I thought it would. 6:45 the doctor said with a couple of good pushes that Carson will be here! In the first set of three pushes I made it through the 1st push. During the 2nd push here comes Carson shooting towards the doctor! I did a little scream and with Jordan and Cathy (my mother-in-law) we jumped. What just happened. Dr. Johnson hurried things along and instead of putting Carson on my stomach he gave him to the nurses. He wasn't breathing well. The nurse called the NICU team and they came in to see if they could get him breathing better. Nothing. While all of this was taking place, the doctor was stitching me. 2nd degree tear and deep in the muscle.

Cathy went by the team that was working on Carson while Jordan stayed with me. Tears started coming down my cheeks as they took Carson out of the room. Jordan asked if I was okay and I told him I was fine just tired. The doctor looked up and said, "No your not! You just pushed for over 2 hours! You delivered posterior and he shot out! You didn't get to see your son like you thought and they just took him down to NICU! So no your not fine!"

Man did he nail all of my feelings or what! Carson had a big bruise on his head that was there for a couple of weeks. We were discharged from the hospital the next day late evening. With everything that happened, I loved the whole thing! Carson has been a great baby and we have enjoyed him every minute!!!

Baby Carson Adelbert Lott

2009-10-05T19:04:00.000-07:00

Playing Phase 10 during contractions

Carson right after he was born.

After 2 hours of pushing and after Carson spent 45 minutes in NICU.

1 Day old

2 Days Old

Home from the hospital

4 Days old

5 Days old

Carson is finally here! September 29, 2009 at 6:48pm Carson entered into this world weighing 8lbs and 21 inches long. He is a healthy, beautiful boy and Mom and Dad are loving being new parents.

35 weeks

2009-08-19T19:20:00.000-07:00

Well, I have made it to 35 weeks and doing good. Starting to get uncomfortable at times but for the most part I can't complain too much. I'm starting to get up more during the night but luckily able to fall back to sleep. Carson hasn't kept me up at night thank goodness! I am still working until September 11th then I will be done working in a dental office.

We have done more with the baby's room. Here are some of the things we have done and more still to do. One corner done!
So people want me to put up prego pictures so the can believe me that I am. So I think this is as good as it gets. This picture was taken last weekend at a baby shower my wonderful sisters-in-law threw me. Thanks guys, I really do appreciate it!

Baby update

2009-07-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

I'm 30 1/2 weeks along! Only 10 weeks left. Felt pretty good with this pregnancy and not too much to complain about. Well, besides Carson being in my right ribs all the time. I think I have an internal bruise there. At least I know he is doing well, right? We don't have everything yet for him but we are getting there. Here are some pictures of his nursery.

Sports theme

Half of his closet. Diaper bag all ready to go and everything pretty organized.

All of the clothes I have so far. Can't wait to dress him!

One of the girls Jordan works with made this for him.

Welcome

Home

Carson A

Lott

All his blankets

Bath time!

Pretty much that is all that we have. I can only think of 2 items that we need to get before we have Carson. A car seat and a mattress for the crib. We do have a glider that we ordered and it will be in towards the end of August. Everything is coming together quit nicely.
We are taking the baby classes and I'm learning quit a bit from it. I want this to be a really neat experience and don't want to stress over anything while in the hospital.
Now I spend my time mostly at work and until mid September (I hope) and getting things ready to bring a baby home. It has been a really neat experience for me and I love feeling him move around. I think Jordan does as well. Yes I do have nights were I am miserable but it doesn't happen too often. It is usually when I'm running around all day on my feet and I don't get a chance to rest a little bit. Rather than that I do pretty good!

One year on May 30th!

2009-06-07T08:07:00.001-07:00

On May 30th it has been one year since we have been married. I didn't have any idea what Jordan had in mind for our anniversary and he would only give me some clues here and there. I found out as we were heading out of Twin that we were on our way to Sun Valley to The Lodge for our stay.

The back of The Lodge

The front

Driving in

What a beautiful place to stay. We got in around 7 o'clock and checked into our room then went for some dinner. We didn't do a lot that night. I updated the blog when we got back to our room and Jordan watched the Lakers game. Win Win situation! Spending quality time together but yet doing what we both love to do. Saturday morning Jordan scheduled us a massage at The Lodge and I was in heaven! What a wonderful surprise. We could have went ice skating and other fun activities but where I am pregnant didn't know if it was a good idea.

So instead we walked through the shops and of course loved all the clothes that wouldn't come close in fitting my constant changing body. Had some lunch at a sandwich shop then went driving up through mountains and then headed to Hailey and walked around the streets. I felt like a little kid again! We stopped at the Chocolate Factory and after that got ice cream! Oh I was hurting after the ice cream but so worth having all the sweets!

The last surprise was a concert. Kenny Loggins! I know, I didn't know who he was either. He sings Footloose and some other really good songs and he was amazing! Thank you Jordan for the wonderful weekend!

Hawaii

2009-05-28T18:49:00.000-07:00

Aloha! I know I have been back for quit some time but I haven't had the time to actually get on and when I do I don't have the computer at my house to post anything. The last week of April we were able to go to Hawaii with Stan and Cathy, and Wade and Tera for a Dental convention. Well, the boys went to the meetings while the girls got to do pretty much what ever we liked!

The first two pictures are from the first day that we got there. We climbed down onto these rocks and it was an interesting climb. First of all I'm clumsy to begin with and then add being pregnant on top of that makes it a little bit more difficult. Not because I'M just pregnant but having Jordan tell me to be careful and to hold on to him so I don't fall and land on the baby made it difficult to go down. Going back up was easy!

Waikiki beach

On our way to North Shore.

It is good to be back. I had a hard time enjoying the whole vacation because I had something to really look forward to. I had appointment for the Wednesday after we got back to find out what we are having. Well, we are pleased to announce that little Carson A. Lott will be joining our family in September!!!

14 weeks and counting!

2009-03-27T19:43:00.000-07:00

The last 3 months of been a new experience for us. Between me starting to cry for no reason, being hot then cold, and making a mad dash for the bathroom, and getting tired really fast is a lot to take in! As you can already guest, we are expecting!!! The due date is September 23rd. I am not too thrilled about having a September baby just because my birthday is the 26th of September but I am thrilled to be pregnant. It hasn't been too bad for me. I have felt for the most part normal. That is probably way I have a hard time admitting that I have a little infant growing inside me.

I'm thinking....

2009-03-12T11:44:00.000-07:00

So I am really thinking about going private! I been wanting to do this for a very long time but never got around to it. Now I'm really bored at work during my lunch break so I decided to jump on to write down what I'm thinking.
I'll probably do this in about 2 weeks or so. So if you can email me if you want in at jordanandheather08@gmail.com that would be great.
Hope all is well!!!

Update at the Lott's house

2009-02-01T08:59:00.000-08:00

So I never in a million years thought that a puppy could tear up the floor or the base boards in our house. I have learned that we can not leave Sophie in our laundry room alone during the day while we are gone. We started putting her in her crate and I really like that idea and don't know why we didn't start doing that a long time ago. Our house is less of a mess when we get home and I feel that she is learning to go outside to the bathroom more and more because of this!

Now the floor is not all Sophie's fault. But she did most of it. When we first moved in, a guy came out to fix our dryer and instead of fixing it he took moved things around and when he moved the dryer back the gray tube came of so that room was getting really hot and our clothes not dry. So when Jordan was at work I moved the washer to fix the dryer. Well, the washer still had water in it so when I moved it I wrecked a little piece but I was able to use super glue and you couldn't really tell. But now that we have Sophie I need to put a rug there until we buy a new floor.

Now the base board is all Sophie! She went through her bone in about 3 weeks and so we didn't have anything for her to really chew except her rope and stuffed animal. I had swimming and this is what Jordan came home to. 3 out of the 4 moldings by the doors look like this. Then that same night she chewed on 2 more when we were in the other room.
I had a break down that night thinking that we would end up giving her away and I was said cause I love this pup but our house is getting wrecked. Jordan told me that we wouldn't give her away that we just need to train her a little bit more and that she is in her puppy stage where she will chew anything!

Now, getting to the cute stuff that she does. Last night I was getting a bath ready to relax in but that changed fast when Jordan came in the bathroom to talk to me. Sophie jumped up on the edge like she always does when she thinks she gets a bath while I'm getting ready for the day. She never actually jumped in the tub so I didn't think anything about it. To our surprise Sophie tumbles in head first in my bubble bath! We turned off the water and just let her play around for a little bit.

Jordan hurried and gave her bath and then we got her out and played with her before we put her to bed. I didn't get to enjoy my bath but I sure enjoyed watching Sophie swim around in the tub!

She loves her bath time and she lets us know when she wants in and when she wants out!

New Addition

2008-12-14T18:37:00.001-08:00

Meet Sophie! She is a new member of our little family! She is a dachshund pug. She is the cutest puppy I ever laid my eyes on! Already it has been a trying experience for me. She has had 4 accidents and I cleaned up 3 of them! Jordan just laughs when I start cleaning up the mess because I start gagging really bad and it takes everything I have not to throw up. Jordan just smiles and reminds me it is breaking me in when we have little children and I have to clean up after them.
Even though we are trying to potty train her, she is a doll! She just follows me everywhere I go. Even when Jordan is trying to get her attention, she is at my heels. She even fell asleep on my lap a couple of times tonight. She was tired enough that I was able to move to get a picture or two of her. Enjoy her pictures!

The Weak and the Simple of the Church

2008-11-29T12:27:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday Jordan and I got the privilege to speak in Sacrament meeting. I would like to share with you my talk.

Elder Marvin J Ashton stated in a 1973 General Conference…

“I am certain our Heavenly Father is displeased when we refer to ourselves as ‘nobody.’…We do ourselves a great injustice when we allow ourselves, through tragedy, misfortune, challenge, discouragement, or whatever the earthly situation, to so identify ourselves. No matter how or where we find ourselves, we cannot with any justification label ourselves ‘nobody.’ As children of God we are somebody”

President Boyd K Packer in a recent conference address observed…
There is another principle unique to the Lord’s Church. All positions to teach and to lead are filled by members of the Church. This too has been set forth in the scriptures. One verse in the Doctrine and Covenants established the order of leadership in the Church for all time.
“Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments; . . .
“The weak things of the world shall come forth and break down the mighty and strong ones, . . .
“ . . . That every man might speak in the name of God the Lord, even the Savior of the world;
“That faith also might increase in the earth;
“That mine everlasting covenant might be established;

From D&C section 1:23 & 24 we learn, “That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world, and before kings and rulers.
“Behold, I am God and have spoken it; these commandments are of me, and were given unto my servants in their weakness, after the manner of their language, that they might come to understanding”
I personally am very grateful for those scriptures, which explain that the Lord will use the “weak things of the world.”

Each member is responsible to accept the call to serve.

Elder Henry B Eyring stated
And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them."2
That explanation helps us understand why we face trials in life. They give us the opportunity to prove ourselves faithful to God. So many things beat upon us in a lifetime that simply enduring may seem almost beyond us. That's what the words in the scripture "Ye must . . . endure to the end"3 seemed to mean to me when I first read them. It sounded grim, like sitting still and holding on to the arms of the chair while Brother Cress pulled out my tooth.
It can surely seem that way to a family depending on crops when there is no rain. They may wonder, "How long can we hold on?" It can seem that way to a youth faced with resisting the rising flood of filth and temptation. It can seem that way to a young man struggling to get the training he needs for a job to support a wife and family. It can seem that way to a person who can't find a job or who has lost job after job as businesses close their doors. It can seem that way to a person faced with the erosion of health and physical strength which may come early or late in life for them or for those they love.

I have an Uncle who has served in the Stake presidency in Jerome. Almost 3 years ago he had stroke that left him partially paralyzed and his ability to speak has been a very difficult challenge.
His lifetime dream was to serve a mission with his wife. Three years ago that dream seemed to be shattered. How would my uncle be able to serve a full time mission if he can’t speak, or still needs some help getting around the house? My parents were called this past year to serve Salt Lake City Temple Square mission. My uncle and aunt supported my parents but were sad because they couldn’t fulfill their dream.
Due to their faith they will be able to speak in the name of God the Lord, even the Savior of the world On December 5, 2008 , less than 2 weeks from today, my uncle and aunt will be serving a full time mission. They have been called to Salt Lake City Family History mission. I truly believe that the weak things of the world shall come forth and break down the mighty and strong ones, . . .
But the test a loving God has set before us is not to see if we can endure difficulty. It is to see if we can endure it well. We pass the test by showing that we remembered Him and the commandments He gave us. And to endure well is to keep those commandments whatever the opposition, whatever the temptation, and whatever the tumult around us. We have that clear understanding because the restored gospel makes the plan of happiness so plain.

In closing may I share with you a quote from President Gordon B. Hinckley he said it this way: “You can be a leader. You must be a leader…in those causes for which the Church stands. …The adversary of all truth would put into your heart a reluctance to make an effort. Cast that fear aside and be a valiant in the cause of truth and righteousness”

And so the church moves on. It is carried upon the shoulders of worthy members living ordinary lives among ordinary families, guided by the Holy Ghost and the Light of Christ, which is in them!

2008-11-17T11:33:00.000-08:00

SWEETHEART TAG
The rules are posted at the beginning.Each person answers questions about their sweethearts.At the end of the post, the person then tags 6 people and posts their names; then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment, letting them know they have been tagged.
What is your husbands name? Jordan McKay Lott
How long have you guys been married? 177 days
How long did you date? Umm off and on for 2 1/2 years and then we were engaged for 5 months
How old is he? 30
Who is taller? Jordan
Who can sing best? Jordan by far!
Who is smarter? I do have a pretty smart husband so Jordan is.
Who does laundry? I do. Unless Jordan needs something of his washed then he will do it.
Who pays the bills? For the most part I pay the bills.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do, its closer to the bathroom and down the road to the kid's room.
Who mows the lawn? Jordan does. He likes to.
Who cooks dinner? We both do. I do most of the time but Jordan is pretty good in helping me out.
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? He will first even though I'm the one who is usually wrong. But then I will take the blame.
Who kissed who first? Jordan tried to kiss me first and I turned away but the next night we both kissed each other.
Who wears the pants? That would be me!
Now I tag whoever wants to do it. Have fun!!!

Happy Birthday Jordan!

2008-11-14T09:13:00.000-08:00

It was Jordan's 30th birthday yesterday! We didn't do much for the day of. We both worked long days and came home and both of us needed alone time. We talked about our day and how it was busy and some what stressful. More so for Jordan then me. We went back to Twin to get some food and then came back to watch Kong Fu Panda! It was great to hear Jordan laugh. To forget about work and to spend time together which we really didn't get to do all week.
Now that may sound like a boring birthday but I did do a surprise for him on Tuesday. Stan and Cathy took us to dinner at Canyon Crest that evening. It was a really nice place to spend with loved ones. Cooper was even there to enjoy our evening. After dinner Jordan and I went to rent Kong Fu Panda to watch. But when we got home to Jordan's surprise there were a lot of cars in front of our house! We came in and all of Jordan's close friends were there. We had his high school buddies and their families and then there were his golfing buddies and their wives (which that includes my boss as one of the golfing buddies). Then of course we had Stan, Cathy and Cooper and Wade and Terra from work. It was really nice to have the house full of people who make a difference in our lives.
It wasn't easy to keep it a secret from Jordan and to sneak around. He knew something was up but didn't know what. I lost sleep over it and probably more sleep if I didn't have help from his parents, Tracy, Matt and Wade. Thank you so much. Well, I do have pictures but they are on Tracy's camera. Once I get them I will post them.
Thanks again for the ones who helped out and came and made a fun night! I had fun and so did my 30 year old husband!!! We are no longer in same decade age nor will we be for quite some time.

I got tagged

2008-11-01T08:06:00.000-07:00

Tagged
So here are the rules of being tagged: list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 surprising facts and then tag 5 other people.

3 joys
My Husband
Family
The gospel

3 fears
Failure
Snakes & Spiders
The unknown

3 current obsessions/collections
Blogging
Clean House
Facebook

3 surprising facts
Write with my left hand but do everything else with my right
Miss running the 400 in track
Actually love to cook when I know what to cook

I tag these 5 people:
Alise, Brooke, Emily, Mary & Michelle

Crazy times

2008-10-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

It is a beautiful Saturday here in Kimberly! Woke up this morning around 8 and Jordan thought it would be perfect to go for a walk before we had breakfast. It was a little chilly but at the same time felt great to be outside again before it gets too cold. Came home and I started to get ready for the day while Jordan went to make breakfast (like he does every Saturday unless he is golfing)!
He went golfing and I am here at the house really cleaning the house since we are feeding the missionaries tomorrow night. It is kind of nice just having a Saturday where we are at home. For me it just helps me through my next week and I feel like I have a better Sunday because things are more in order.
The last 3 weeks I have been pretty good about cutting back on the caffeine drinks. I've been strong about it but once in a while I do want a Dr. Pepper or Mt Dew! Eventually I want to get it where I'm not drinking soda at all. Well, maybe here and there but not every week like I do.
This week have been pretty busy for us. We go to work Monday through Friday and Jordan has been really busy at the lab. The last month or so he will try to go in early to get his stuff done so he can handle phone calls or whatever may come up during the day. It isn't very often he comes home at 5. It might be around 6 or so depending what I have going on. If it is a night that I am teaching swim lessons then he will stay later knowing that I won't be home until 7:30.
That is right! I'm teaching swim lessons every Monday and Wednesday 5 to 7. I love it. Some times it is very challenging because the kids won't listen to us and when 1 kid chooses not to listen then it is a ripple effect! For the first class there are 2 teachers for 4 up to 12 or maybe a few more. We have to groups in the class. One of them are the beginners and the other one is if you can swim the length of the pool. The next class it is just me and pretty much we just swim laps in that one. It takes them about 15-20 minutes to swim them so for about 30 minutes I get to entertain these kids who really don't listen at all!!!
I look on the bright side, I get my work out in swimming with the kids and then I get to go home to a husband that loves me and helps me out whenever he can. Last Wednesday I came home after class and he had dinner ready for me! Isn't he sweet. I couldn't have picked a better man than Jordan McKay Lott! He is the best to me and for me. I just hope I return the favor to him!!!!

Thanks Jordan!!!

2008-09-29T18:56:00.000-07:00

Last Friday was my 23rd birthday and it was one of the best. Thursday Jordan sent me half a dozen of roses at work since I didn't work Friday. It was a BIG surprise since I didn't even think that he would. My whole birthday was full of surprises. Jordan wouldn't tell me anything. It kind of drove me crazy because I love being part of the surprises and not the one who doesn't know.

It started Friday night when we had reservations at a Fondue restaurant. I forgot the name of it but boy was it good. First surprise was all of our family who lived around Salt Lake was there. My parents, Ryan & Marcy and Ella, Stan & Cathy, Eric, Beth, Tamio & Anna and Enzo! Even though it took us 3 hours it was well worth it. After we went our different ways. Since Jordan & I went to Utah with his parents we went with them to meet Tamio at his show room to use a car. But before I knew that we weren't staying at Anna's I thought we were just meeting him there to get some papers that Stan needed. From there Jordan and I went to our destination which was awesome! He booked us a room at The Grand America Hotel. It was a really nice hotel and I loved the room.

I loved my birthday and it was better than last year. Of course being married helps a little but just waking up and having someone right there to wish you happy birthday and grateful for your existence. I love it all. Thank you Jordan for everything that you did for me to make my day special. I love you!!!

Also thanks for everyone who could share it with me.

Quick Update

2008-08-03T15:19:00.000-07:00

We have been extremely busy in July. We both got new callings in our ward and it has kept me busy more so then I anticipated. I am the Mia Maid adviser and Jordan teaches the Valiant 10 class which he really enjoys being with them every Sunday and teaching every other Sunday. For me, the youth are in the middle of getting ready for the "Youth Celebration" for the dedication of the Twin Falls Temple. Every Wednesday night we meet as a stake to practice the dance that the youth will preform 4 times in two days. One of the performances the Prophet will be there! They will preform once Friday the 22nd of August and then 3 more times on the 23rd. Talk about a busy Saturday. We need to be there early that morning and I don't think anyone can leave until that night.
I don't get to just sit on the side lines and watch the youth. I'm in the back handing and taking props and knowing where 4-5 youth are at all times. Each leader is over a certain number of youth in our stake to help keep the flow of things better. There are 14 stakes involved with this celebration and I've heard over 3,000 kids are participating in it as well. Its pretty fun being involved in this but yet at the same time it is tiring.
This weekend Jordan and I are driving to Weston for my parents farewell. They are leaving sometime next week to serve in the Temple Square Mission! It will be a nice get-a-way for us since we really haven't traveled since the end of June.

Settling In

2008-07-09T12:34:00.001-07:00

I know that I haven't been able to post as often as I would like but the last month has been extriemly busy. Getting married, family gatherings, work, and moving in between. Both Jordan and I have been tired but been able to pull through. We are finally settled in our home and loving coming home and spending our evenings together!

I have been wanted to blog for the last two weeks but we still don't have internet at our house and so the only time I have on the internet is my lunch break if I'm not running around or if I get done with work before Jordan and hurry jump on. When I get more time I'll post more. Until then have a good one!

A Day That I will Remember Forever!

2008-06-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

It looks like I'm the last to write about my special day....guess I need to get on the ball and start writing. I loved the whole thing! Getting up at 5:30 in the morning to get ready for the day to after we drove off in the sunset!
I need to thank the Moms for doing so much in making this a great day for everyone who was there. Couldn't have done it without either one of you. We love you! For the Dads for letting me dress you up in really cute tuxes and for supporting the mothers! Thank you so much.
We are heading to the dinner after taking some pictures of the wedding party!
Leaving to go to our hotel. I think Tamio and Eric had some fun with the car.
We met with Wendal, our photographer, Friday morning to get the pictures of Jordan and I done so we didn't have to rush after the wedding. He did a wonderful job and I was quit pleased with him.

Sadly enough the celebration ended Saturday night. It ended with the wedding party taking golf carts to different areas on the course to take some pictures. Jordan and I were in the first cart and when we got to our first place I looked back and it was crazy to see eight carts racing behind. It was the best ever. Thank you to all who made it a very special day. Love you all!!!

Busy, Busy

2008-05-28T20:02:00.000-07:00

Last Friday morning I had an appointment for my first time to get zoom whitening done. I did all three sessions which I should have only attempted one and a half, two at the most! My teeth were really sensitive later that night but was a lot better by Saturday morning. I wish that was the worse part of my experience. My upper lip had a pretty good size blister and my lower lip just looked like it was burnt. My gums were to a point that I couldn't even attempt to brush my posterior teeth because the pain was more than I could bare. I finally could start brushing all my teeth Monday morning! I will probably do it again done the road...but I'm going to make sure that I get an assistant who knows what she is doing!

Later that day, Cathy, Stan (Jordan's parents), Jordan and myself went to Weston to my parents' house because I was going through the temple to receive my endowments Saturday morning. Which all I'm going to say about is that it was amazing! I loved the whole experience that I had that day. The ladies that helped me through were great and helped out so much. I'll try to post pictures later.

Well, next time you hear from me will be after my name will be Heather B. Lott!!!

It's Getting Closer!

2008-05-18T20:08:00.000-07:00

Jordan and I went to Utah this past weekend to finish up some wedding tasks. Our first task was to get to Brigham City for our marriage licence. We got there a little before five and got that done! It was kind of a relief to get that done and out of the way...

Next, Jordan dropped me off at Marcy's (my sister-in-law) work so she could trim my hair and put some highlights in. Then, Saturday I went in and Marcy did the updo for my bridals.

Since Jordan hasn't seen my dress yet I can't put my bridal pictures up. That will be posted at a later date.

Reagan came with us to my bridal shoot and she was a trooper! She would just play with the rocks or the grass. I had fun watching her while my photographer was taking pictures.

On our way home from Utah, we stopped at our home to see the progress. I just put in some of my favorite pictures in. So far the kitchen with my hardwood floor is my favorite room. I think I'm going to really enjoy preparing meals for my family!!!

SOLD!!!

2008-05-10T21:32:00.000-07:00

I was quite surprised as Beth (Jordan's sister) and I drove up and saw the "SOLD" sign up! I got really excited so I just had to take a picture. Our first home together!

This is the front room. They just painted about two weeks ago and I just love the green. This room will look great with my couches that I have. Also this room will be hard wood floors which will be really nice, I just need to get some rugs for the entry way and maybe in the middle of the room.
This will be the family room with carpet. I don't know what the color of the carpet is yet but both Jordan and I think his leather couches will look very nice in here with his flat screen on wall.
Kitchen
Main Bath
Different angle of Kitchen
Kitchen Window
It has been fun for me the last two weeks to go once a week to see up dates on the house. I found that I can only get into the house during the day when there are workers there making my home complete. It will be a beautiful home and I'm looking forward for the final result!

Wedding Announcement

2008-05-06T15:56:00.000-07:00

Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Linda Bingham

Are pleased to announce

The marriage of their daughter

Heather

Jordan McKay Lott

Son of

Mr. and Mrs. Stan and Cathy Lott

In the Logan Temple

of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

On Friday, May 30th

Two thousand and eight

To be sealed for time and all eternity

A New Beginning

2008-05-03T22:21:00.000-07:00

It i s about 26 days until we are married and starting our new life together as husband and wife. We are just trying to finish some of the wedding planning while juggling the fact that we don't have a place to stay for a month after we get married. We put an offer on a home in Kimberly that we like but we cannot close on it until July 2nd. It is a home that the builders agreed on to be in the parade of homes and he is sticking to it. We do like the home and so we thought it is worth the wait. Now the tricking part is finding a place that we can rent for a month and it won't cost too much.

Here are some pictures of our first home!