Concussion

Been a trial these past few weeks for Keat.  He was so excited to play football, then his ankle got wrecked two games into the season.  When his ankle started to feel good again he went back to soccer practice, where he got a concussion.  Head injuries are tricky.  For Keat it’s been a roller coaster of symptoms followed with frustration.  He wants to play, but just when he thinks he’s ready, a wave of symptoms remind him that his brain is still suffering the effects of the injury.  And in a world where all his classes are heavily dependent on screens, the school stress piles on.  

Dangerous place for a chicken

Today I was walking with Patzi down the road and a hawk flew over my head with our poor white baby chick clutched in its talons. That’s how close it flew past as if to mock me!  It’s a dangerous backyard our chickens live in. Our boys were sad but not so much as the last 3 times. With each chicken event they seem to recover a bit quicker. Hope that little white chick had a good backyard life. 

Things Kids Say

Before I forget, a couple of great one liners from our boys. 

Thad-“Can you have another baby so we can get all this amazing food again?” 😂 In regards to neighbors bringing us good food.

Jude-“Does it hurt when he sick on your nibble?” Asking about nursing. 

The Storm!

Last Monday we were basking in the sun and swimming in the pool at 95 degrees. That night an arctic front pushed in forcing the temps to drop to 40 bringing wind gusts that made a mess of northern Utah. Some gusts were measured at 112 mph!  Needless to say, the big trees in our back yard took a beating. 

Chicks!

We welcomed 6 brand new chicks to the world/backyard on Wednesday. Exactly 21 days from the time I placed those eggs in the coop. Pretty miraculous. 

Thad’s First Soccer Tourney

We’re ambitious/crazy. 2 weeks after Ollie was born, Jas is coaching Thad’s soccer team in their first ever tourney-The Wasatch Cup! Jonas played in it as well. 

Things looked a bit different w/ Covid-masks, spacing etc & w/ a newborn-I only made it to half the games. The whole family (Patzicia & Gma & Gpa) made it to the Final. Thad’s team took second. I was the mom driving around the parking lot w a puppy & baby in tow while the rest of the fam made the medal ceremony. I’m here for it any way. It was memorable. 

Thad has a couple awesome games too! One where he scored 3 times! The last goal was seconds before the end of the game to tie it!

He’s Here!

Our little guy is here. He made it!  All 8lb 10 oz of him. He’s perfect. Really, he’s a miracle!  

We believe his name is Elias Oliver Wright. He came in the night of August 3. Born at 11:16pm. 45 minutes after we arrived!  Jenn floated around in the pool for hours just trying to relax through the contractions. 

When it got later she jumped in the hot tub. 

We have been waiting a long time for his arrival.  This child was no accident. His time is absolutely divinely appointed.  Sure, we would have loved for him to come 4 years ago. We are a bit older and the gap is bit larger between Jude and Ollie.  The Lords timing often looks different than ours.  In that spread between Jude and Eli/Ollie, we wondered if Jenn could get pregnant again. On top of that, we have experienced 2 failed adoptions and 2 failed in-vitro attempts... and then he came. He’s a miracle!