Accident Update

I'm getting the Tahoe back today. They were able to fix it. I can't wait to be driving it again. I have been driving my mother in law's Suburban and while I love the fact it has a dvd player, I don't like having to park it. The thing is a beast!
I found out that the lady who hit me was indeed drunk. Her insurance agent told me that she had just been through a death in the family and she wasn't handling it very well. That made me think...what if she had caused a death in our family? How would she have felt then? Alcohol wasn't helping her one bit. I'm glad she is now in a rehabilitation center getting the help she needs. She's lucky no one got seriously hurt.

Check Out My Parents Blog

A while back I had asked my dad to start a blog so we could have all of his wonderful stories in writing. He finally started one!! Check out my parents blog at kggrewe.blogspot.com. Or just click on my link to Grewe...Ken and Gwen. My Dad is quite a character. Make sure you comment on his blog so he can see them...he get's a kick out of that.
Enjoy!

Utah

We got back last night from a 10 day trip to Utah. We were hesitant to go because of Chase and his colic, but I have to say, the boy has grown leaps and bounds during this trip. He was able to get used to his car seat, his tummy seems to be doing better, and I think Brett and I have generally figured him out. He's smiling at us more and we are so much happier with him.
We went to Utah for our niece Lauren's baptism. She's the oldest of the cousins and such a good example. It was a beautiful ceremony and Lauren was just lovely. It was emotional and spirit filled. The room was packed. She has so many people that love and support her.

Here she is at the after party. Such a sweet soul.



These in ground trampoline's are awesome. They're all over Utah. Bryson had so much fun on it...as long as no one else bounced him. I'm hoping he'll get a little more brave.



Here are the two Bryson's in the family.



Lauren's little sister Lacie. She is just about the cutest kid around, and she knows it! She can get away with anything, and all she has to do is smile.



Just a cute shot of Bryson.



I had to show this picture. We traveled to Utah in two days. We stayed over in Battle mountain at a not so great motel. We packed both travel beds for the boys and were do they end up? Luckily it was King sized bed.



My little Moses baby.



Chase meeting his one and only "Great Papa Nelson". Papa Nelson went through the temple for the first time while were there. We are so proud of him.



Fuzzy blanket time.



We took Bryson to ride a real "choo choo". The Heber City Railroad (otherwise known as the Heber Creeper). Before hand we had lunch at a cute little restaurant called "Dairy Keen" that is train themed. There's a train running all around the ceiling and picture of trains on all the walls. The employees wear train hats and there are trains outside to play on. They even have a train table set up to play on. Bryson was in heaven and didn't want to leave. We had to explain to him that he was going to ride a "real choo choo" and he finally gave in.





We took the 90 minute scenic tour. Believe me that's long enough! It was a beautiful ride and Bryson really enjoyed it. We pointed out everything to him and he seemed so very interested in everything. The train even had a little red caboose. He tried to turn the wheel to make it brake...just like in the book we read to him.





Watching the engine move to the other side of the train to take us back home.



A real cowboy.



In the train yard, looking at the big black engines.



We celebrated Brett's 30th birthday while we were down there. We went to a restaurant called Tepanyaki where they cook the food in front of you and have you catch shrimp in your mouth. It's a fun place. Unfortunately Brett came down with something that night and spent the whole next day in bed. What a great birthday.

Bryson 2 Years Old/ Chase 1 Month Old

We are so lucky to have Aunt Katrina work at Kiddie Kandids. The fact that she took these makes them so much more special.

Car Accident

Today, on my way home from having lunch with my family, I got rear ended by a drunk driver. I was sitting at a red light and she came barreling into me. There were no skid marks, so I know she had made no attempt to stop. I bumped the car in front of me and that car nearly bumped the car in front of her...which was a CHP! I was so glad the CHP was a witness to the whole event because he was able to secure the scene very quickly and he handled all the logistics of getting every one's information. Yes, the babies were in the car with me, and yes, I got the most damage...except for the car that hit me of course. That stupid driver didn't even know what was going on, she was so out of it. She got taken away in hand cuffs.
Brett had taken a separate car to lunch so he was just a few minutes behind me. I was able to pull over, call him, and give him a heads up to stop. It was nice to have him there so he could help me get the kids into his truck and talk to the cops. I drove the kids over to the pediatrician to get them checked out (they're fine) and Brett followed me over with our poor little damaged Tahoe. I gotta tell ya, I'm so glad I was in a gas guzzling SUV and not some rinky dink hybrid. I would much rather save my kids than save the planet.
Bryson was so brave. He never cried or anything. He keeps talking about our crash and reenacting it for us.
So now we're dealing with the insurance company, my whiplash, and I'll be calling the carseat companies because I believe they replace your carseats after you've been in an accident. I'm also thinking of joining MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

3 Week and 2 Year Update

Chase is 3 weeks old as of Sunday. He's proven to be a tougher baby than Bryson was. He is a cryer. He seems to be having problems in the tummy area, which I'm sure all baby's do, but he let's you know instantly how p.o.'d he is when he's uncomfortable. We have changed so many diapers, I can't even keep track. Any little "squirt" bothers him. So... many a barely used diaper has been wasted to keep the prince happy. He has a sensitive heinny. He also has the baby acne going on right now that I'm hoping will clear up very soon. He has been doing very well at night. He wakes about every 3 hours to feed and get a diaper change and then he's asleep again. This I am very happy about. He also takes his main nap the same time Bryson does during the day. Which means I have been able to take some good naps as well. I can't complain! Today I managed to do a workout video and now I am catching up on Chase's baby book and blogging while the boys nap.
Bryson's 2 year checkup was yesterday. Here are his stat's:
Height: 37 1/8 inches (96%)
Weight: 30 3/4 lbs (80%)
Head: 19 3/4 inches (88%)
So basically, he's tall, lean and still has a rather large head. The doctor estimated he will be 6'2" when he's grown up.
Bryson has been an angel of a big brother. He makes me laugh when Chase's crying has stressed me out, he says "it's okay baby" when Chase is upset, he puts the pacifier back in Chase's mouth, and he has been very independent in his playing which helps me give Chase more attention.
He has also been trying out the whole potty training thing. He actually did a poo poo in the potty the other day, I think it was just good timing. He was very excited to put stickers in his "potty" book. I know, I know, the things that excite me nowadays.

I think Chase is starting to wake up. I better go before he finds out I'm accomplishing things that don't involve him.

The Boys