A Day We Will NEVER Forget!

Today is was a day in the Frei Family that we will never forget. This morning started off just like any other, wake up, and eat breakfast. After breakfast I was feeding Addie in the living room and Landon and Preston were playing Jakes Xbox in his room. All of the sudden Preston comes running out screaming "Mom I swallowed a penny, I am so sorry, Mom I swallowed a penny I am SORRY..." I started to freak as usual. I didn't know what to do, he could breath and talk so that was good, but I didn't know how to get it out.  Gavin and I decided to called Dr Thompson and Sam told me to come right over and get a X Ray. Dr Thompson figured it was probably in his stomach, but we just had to make sure. So we went and had the X Ray and this is what we saw.... 

Holy CRAP! I could not believe it. It was still in his throat. When we went back in to see Dr Thompson I started crying. I was trying to be so strong for Preston but I couldn't believe that was a penny in his throat.  Well needless to say we went straight to the ER where they could monitor him while we waited for an Operating Room to remove it. 
Here is Preston in the ER waiting and waiting and waiting. We got to the ER around 11:00 a.m. and they finally took us up to the O.R. at 2:00 p.m. They didn't end up taking him in until about 2:40 p.m. He had that NICKEL (he finally came clean and told us it was a nickel not a penny.) in his throat for a little over 5 hours. To remove it they put him to sleep, and took a scope and went down his throat and pulled it out. He was only under for about 25 minutes total. Dr Haddu was the pediatric GI specialist that removed it. He was very kind. We got to go in and see Press about 20 minutes later, once he woke up. He was a trooper, he said his throat felt a lot better and he wanted to go home with Grandma Katie! (She had stayed with us in the ER and through the surgery part.) Lex also came to check on us, it is kind of nice to have a brother that works right at the hospital! 

 I am so grateful we live in a day and age that we can go to hospital and have a nickel removed. I am grateful for skilled Doctors that care enough to go to years and years of schooling, so when my son swallows a nickel they will be there ready to help. I am grateful for prayer, and I am also grateful for family and friends. Thank you for your concern and support.  Preston is doing great now. He is back to his old self running around, laughing and doing dance moves. We love Preston so much and are so thankful he is in our family. He is such a sweet spirit we don't know what we would do without him. We love you, Preston!

Are You Ready for Some Football?

It is the opening week of the NFL Football season and we are ready! Now the weekly rituals begin... muted T.V. during Sunday dinner and of course the opening song for family home evening will be sung by who else, Hank Williams Jr!  

 Last night the boys were playing tackle football in the living room and Preston decided he was getting hurt, so he ran in Jake's room and came out with his helmet and pads on. It was pretty funny, his only problem was when Landon tackled him he couldn't get up! He did do a touchdown dance I wish I would have had on film. It was the disco finger move, except his arms couldn't go above his waist and he was flicking his little foot. It was a crack up!! 

To all of you NFL fans Happy 2008 Season! 

Look out South Carolina...Here They Come!!

Mom, Grandma and Mel just left for South Carolina! They are going to see Brian and Candice and of course Gene!!! They stopped by the house on the way out of town. They were looking so cute and excited to go. I know they are going to have a great time. All I have to say to them is "Have FUN!! I love you three a lot and I will see you when you get home!" (Grandma don't worry, your city bill made it to the box!) Candice, good luck with these 3 Crazy Ladies! 

Loaded in the Relay... 

And they are off!

I hope they make it through airport security! 

Labor Day Weekend

How many sporting events can a family of 5 attend in a 4 day weekend.....7 almost 8! Let me explain...

 

This last weekend we went to Spanish Fork to watch Jake play baseball with the Snow Canyon Sliderzz. We left Friday morning and took Denise with us, the plan was to catch one of Mykelle's SLCC Volleyball games, but as usually we left town a little late so we missed it. We did get to see her and where she plays so that was cool. Then we headed back down to Salem for Jakes games. They won both games on Friday. Landon and Preston played and played and played with all the kids. They love going to Jakes games because there is a lot of fun kids to play with. After the games we went to the Snow Canyon High School Football game. They lost, dang it!  

Here is Preston in the tub at the hotel. He loved the Shower caps!! 

On Saturday we went to 2 more baseball games. Aubrey and Garrett came up to the games too. Aubrey and I were a little late to the first game because we ran to get treats and I temporarily lost my car keys. Lucky enough we found them in the cup holder of the stroller. I know I am a space cadet. I have come to grips with that is just who I am :) After the games we went to Sizzler (Sliderzz favorite place to eat.) Then headed to the BYU Football game. Landon LOVED the game, Preston wasn't quite into like Landon. He mostly wanted treats, and to run on the ramps. 

Preston, Addie and I went back to the Hotel after halftime to swim. After we left Gavin and Landon had a lot more fun! 
Jake ready for the pitch. 

Landon in all his glory, pitching in the bating cages to his friends. 
On Sunday the Bailey family (Sophie's mom and dad) invited us to their home in Moroni for Sunday dinner. It was a lot of fun. David and Eddie are so kind, welcoming us like we were apart of their family. Their yard was great, Gavin played football all night with the kids. Preston dug in the dirt, played tennis and caught grasshoppers. This is a picture of Addie in the bouncer at their house. She liked it, her legs just needed to be a touch longer. 

Monday Jake was suppose to play in the tournament for the championship. Well it rain and rained, so they canceled the games. We decided since we were so close to SLC we would go up to the Discovery Gateway. It was really cool. I had seen awhile back on Gretchen's blog that they had gone and had fun. So, I have to tell Gretchen thanks for the idea. We had a great time. Landon loved pretending he was a construction worker and built houses out of big blocks. Preston loved the helicopter, and pretending he was a news anchor for KSL 5. 

On the way home we stopped in Cedar to watch Jake play a practice game with the Cedar team. They decided to play because both teams had their games canceled. It was a little chilly. It totally felt like fall, Gavin was glad he loves fall. Me on the other hand was kind of sad,  I love the summer. What is better 5 baseball games, 2 football games, swimming, shopping, discovery gateway and best of all no cooking!! Good Times!!

I've Been Tagged!

Well about a week ago I was tagged...I took all the pictures, but I never posted them. So, today I am posting it. Thanks Kristi (I think!)  

My Favorite Shoes! (They hurt my toes but I still love them!) 

My Favorite Room in my house, Katie helped me decorate Addie's Nursery before she was born. I love sitting in here and rocking her. (Don't ask me why all this is underlined, I can't get it to go away! Sorry for my computer skills :) 

My master Bathroom.

Kids Bath. 
Kitchen Sink. 
Fridge, as you can see we drink a lot of milk. And I know everyone hates whole, but we like it :) 
Laundry Room...I took this picture so you couldn't see the pile of unfolded clothes on the counter!! 

Here is a self portrait, lovely I know! 

Well thats all, I don't have a picture of my dream vacation. It would be to Hawaii with Gavin. 

So here is how this works take a picture of these things around your house as is. You can not straighten up... take them just how they are. Fridge, favorite room, favorite pair of shoes, self portrait, master bath, kids bath, kitchen sink, laundry room and your dream vacation. Also take a picture of what your kids are doing right now if you want to. I didn't take one of my kids because Preston is asleep, Landon is at a friends and Addie is sitting right here by me crying! So that wouldn't have been to cute.  Now here is who I am tagging..... anyone who wants to do it. If you don't want to girlies I will understand!  

This ones for you Ryon!

When I was a little girl my brother Ryon would pull me around our house in a pillowcase. So yesterday when Preston was pushing Addie around in her walker, I couldn't help but think of Ryon. No, it isn't a pillowcase, lets just call this the new and improved version of a pillowcase!  Preston told me he was very "careful" when he was pushing her and "He didn't even go very fast!" Brotherly love!! 

Ward Party at the Pool

I bet it has been 10 years since I had been to the City Pool, and it was just like I remembered. When I walked in the building Stephanie was by me and we commented the smell is  even still the same!  The kids had a great time and so did we, ward parties are always great! There is always good food and good friends to visit with, Good Times!

Landon loved jumping off the diving board! 

Here is Preston coming out of the Hydro Tube. He liked it, but he told me the water was a little chilly! Although it didn't keep him from going down it with who ever he could convince to take him, Jacob,Kallan, Gavin....anyone!

Here comes the flying Squirrel!