Wow... how time flies!

Ok, so I realize that I have not posted anything in almost 2 months. I am back to being a blogging loser. I will try to do a quick recap of the last 2 months and what's been going on here.

Yesterday Alex had his check-up with Dr. Puchalski (his cardiologist) at Primary Childrens. Can you believe that tomorrow (Wed 26th) marks 9 weeks since Alex had his surgery, yeah, neither can I!  He was actually excited to go, I think mostly to see the fish. They have fake fish by the elevator that look like they're swimming which he loves, and real fish outside in a pond. The trip is not complete without a stop at both of these places.

Dr. Puchalski was thrilled with his progress. His chest x-ray had improved from the last one he had at his 2 week post-op check. This allowed us to decrease his medication to once a day instead of twice. His oxygen saturations on room air were 92%. Before he had this surgery only half of the blood in his body was being oxygenated, so his sats on room air were about 80-83% on average, and even lower during activity. 92% is a huge improvement for him. He no longer has to wear his oxygen at night (YAY!) and his weight is up to 36.6 pounds, which is almost a four pound weight gain since surgery. This kid is a rockstar!

So the plan.... we will keep him on Lasix once a day for the next couple of weeks and then take him off of it. If there is any swelling or other issues that arise, he will go back on it. Otherwise, we will go back in 6 months, yep you read it right, 6 months! He is such an amazing little boy! He has truly been blessed by your prayers. My heart is once again so full of gratitude to my Heavenly Father for the outpouring of love and great blessings that have been sent our way. Thank you to each of you for continuing to pray for Alex. Your humble prayers have been answered, and it is evidenced in his well being. Thank you!

Here are a few pics from the Dr. appt.

So you probably wonder why I haven't posted anything if we're not up to much. Well, in all honesty, I've been using all of my "computer time" looking for one of these:

Welcome the newest member of our family "Jay" as my friend Tiffany calls it. We have wanted one for a LONG time, and decided that why not just do it now? We actually got a great deal on it since it's end of season and nobody is buying right now. We looked at lots of trailers new and used and decided to go with this one. It is a 2007 Jayco 27 ft bunkhouse. The boys love it! Our first really exciting camping trip was right in our own driveway. Sweet huh?

We did get to go to Rockport last weekend for an overnight trip and we are going this weekend to Antelope Island for their buffalo round-up and staying overnight. Next year will be full of longer and more exciting camping trips for sure! Rockport was a bit chilly.... or a lot, but it was oh so toasty in the trailer! Gary's brother Garth, his wife Tara and their daughter Megan came with us to Rockport. It was fun to have them there.



We are so grateful to my brothers and all of the time and advice that they offered to us in helping us get this trailer. They each have their own trailer and are our go-to guys for trailer info. Thanks Michael and Ryan! We're excited to join you on your trips next summer!

We've also been to the pumpkin patch, drove to Monte Cristo to see the fall leaves, Gary and Sam went on the deer hunt with my family, and a father and sons campout with the ward. I got to go with Sam on his "nature walk" for school, and lots of other little non-exciting things that everyday life involves. I wish that I had time to put all of the pictures up from each of these things, but as it happens, I have laundry, dishes and a dinner to cook all waiting for me. How boring. I hope that life finds each of you well. Thank you for checking in on us and again for your continued prayers for our family. Here are a few pics of the above listed that will have to do. ;)

Have a great day!