Shawna Romero

My best friend from childhood, Shawna, passed away last Wednesday. It has been a shock to me and my family. Shawna and I grew up together (since the 1st grade). If I wasn't at her house, than she was at mine. We went through elementary, junior high, and some of high school together before I moved to AF. But, we have remained close ever since. We had just been trying to make plans for our families to get together before this happened, and now I wish we would have!

Some of my favorite memories of Shawna are watching movies and eating chips and salsa and ice cream with strawberry jam (I know, weird...). We did this on a weekly basis. I was her maid of honor at her wedding 11 years ago.

I will miss her dearly and am very thankful for the time I had with her.

(Obituary)

Shawna Romero 1977 ~ 2008 Shawna Romero passed quietly in her sleep on September 17, 2008. She married Michael Tomas Romero on September 27, 1997. She loved her kids, scrapbooking, decorating, shopping, and entertaining family. Her ultimate purpose in life was providing a happy home for her family and anyone who entered her doors. She is survived by her husband Michael, two sons Hunter and Zander. She also leaves behind her mother Candy Olson, her uncle and aunt Bill and Sharon Larson, her Reeder, Romero and Olson families. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Ethel Larson, uncle Eddie, aunt Shirley, also her grandma and grandpa Olson, grandma and grandpa Schoening, great-grandma and grandpa Romero. Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, between 10-12 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan. Donations for her boys in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.

Big Surprise

Well, we all thought I was done teaching color guard. Last April I quit teaching at American Fork High School because it got to be too much. And, as of last Wednesday, I am back...
But, the good thing is I am teaching with my good friend Darilyn who has been teaching guard as long as I have. So, we will be able to balance our family and other priorities with color guard.
It has been a VERY stressful week, but very good. It has been wonderful seeing my girls again and reconnecting with them. We have A LOT of work to do, but it will pay off in the end.

So, here we go again... :)

Bree's 1st Day of Preschool

Bree had her 1st day of Preschool today, and she was SO excited to go! Her teachers name is Miss Nikki and she really likes her.

I tried getting some good pictures of her, but she likes to hit funny poses these days...

Bree & her friend Raegan

Jack's Surgery

Jack had a minor surgery yesterday - he got his tonsils removed! It was a pretty rough experience for him! I took him for a kids tour of the hospital on Wednesday and they showed him the area he would have his surgery and explained about what would happen. He started getting VERY nervous then and was very quiet through the entire tour!
Well, we woke up Thursday morning and got ready to go. We could tell that he wasn't happy about going - but we packed a few of his favorite things (his spiderman blanket and his teddy bear). When we got to the hospital, they took us back to the room where we got him ready. Well, the minute he saw the hospital gown he started to cry - he did NOT want to wear it. We put it on and then put his t-shirt back on over it.
We then waited about 45 minutes while doctors and nurses came in and got things ready. Then it was time for him to go. The two nurses who came to get him were great! They let him take off the hospital gown and just wear his pj's for the surgery. They also let him take his bear - I think that helped! He didn't want to be wheeled in, so Dusty and I watched him walk through the big double doors - and then I lost it. I know he was just getting his tonsils out, but it is hard watching your son walk into surgery.
We waited about an hour and then they came and got us. We went in a room and waited for him. When they brought him in, he was still trying to wake up. When he saw me, he started to cry - poor guy!! It took a while for the anesthesia to wear off - but we were able to take him home around 11:30 a.m. Well, he is doing great now! He loves being able to eat ice cream and popsicles anytime he wants. And, we have to keep telling him to lay down - I think he's getting bored. But, we are thankful everything went good with the surgery and hope that this will help his sleeping problems!

Mom, Dad & Jack before leaving for the hospital...

In the preperation room

Mom & Jack after the surgery

poor guy...

Bree's Tumbling

So, I know this is a little late, but Bree took tumbling class in the summer and loved it!! She was one of the younger kids, but she just loves being around people. She will be taking a dance class and an acting class starting in September. She is definitely our little performer. Here are a few pictures from her last tumbling class...

Help, Please...

So, we haven't been able to get Bree to stay in her bed at night for over a month now. It is getting VERY frustrating. When she comes into our room, I usually make her get a pillow and blanket and sleep on the floor by me - but she is a very loud sleeper. If we take her back to her bed, she usually finds her way back to our room! Does anyone have suggestions for us? Thank you!!!

It's A ...

Well, most of you probably already know by now (since I am horrible about posting things on time), but we found out a few weeks ago that we are having a boy! That explains why I have been so sick, and why it STILL hasn't gone away yet! I was sick with Jack almost the entire pregnancy, but not with Bree. So, there we have it. The kids are so excited. I think Jack had convinced Breelle that she wanted a boy, so she's even excited. But, how can she not be - she will still be the only SPOILED girl of the family:)
Anyways, I think everyone is excited. I'm still struggling with the "Happy" part because it's hard to be excited when you feel so horrible. But, I am so thankful that all is well with the baby and that he will be coming to our family.