This actually started in 2014, when I found out I was pregnant, and in December, I found out it was a little Boy! We picked the name Paxton! The placenta was anterior, and it was a rare occasion that I was able to feel him move. Because of this, and anxiety setting in early, I never really felt a bond with him. In fact, a good majority of the pregnancy, I was in denial he was coming. It was so easy to get pregnant this round, that I kept waiting for something bad to happen, whether it be a massive birth defect, or to find out he passed away in utero. But everything went fine, besides my horrible morning sickness, and the Prodromal Labor in the final weeks. Good news, My liver tumor was unaffected this round!
Last February, while my family was in Vegas, my baby brother, Josh, proposed to an amazing woman! Although this was very much a given that they were getting married (after all, Shaye already was planning the wedding, and had the Temple booked) It was still amazing to see it happen!
Unfortunately, the good news doesnt stay good. After a very hard decision, my baby sister, and her husband decided to end their marriage. It has been very hard on my poor sister, but I do know it was for the best. Just so hard to see any marriage end.
In March, Jared's family welcomed a beautiful baby girl! (Congrats Richard and Natalie!) Sienna was born on March 10th.
In April, my worst nightmare happened. Alexia got infected with Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. I guess she had a new, uncommon, strand. Instead of it just being around the mouth, it actually caused cold sores all in her mouth, and up and down her throat. The sores got so bad that she was unable to open her mouth, eat, or drink. She got extremely dehydrated, and had to stay in the hospital for a day to get fluids. I have never seen her so sick, or in so much pain! It was a total nightmare, and I was terrified she was not going to survive it. Luckily, we were able to finally get some meds and water down her, and after a couple weeks of horror, she finally was better.
Soon after Lexi got better, we got some terrible news about Jared's sister Jamie. She had been fighting Breast Cancer for a few years now, but due to some massive headaches, she had to go to the ER. While there, they found multiple tumors in her brain. There was nothing really they could do. They gave Jamie two options. The first was incredibly painful radiation, which would give her maybe 6 months to live. The other option was nothing, and she would most likely pass in the next couple weeks. Unfortunately, even with doing Radiation, she lost her battle on May 15th.
Jamie's Death has been one of the hardest things for my family to deal with. I feel like I failed her, because I couldn't be there for her in her final days.
As guilty as I felt about it, we had an amazing day 3 days later! Paxton was born!!!! You can read
his Birth Story for more details :)
In June, I was able to be a part of my baby brother's wedding! Yes, I cried the entire ceremony, but it was incredible! I am so very happy for Josh and Shaye, and so happy I was a part of start of their forever after! Love these two!!!
This year, Grandpa Burton turned 80 years old!!!! To celebrate, the entire family joined together for a "roast and toast" It was so neat to be able to listen to all the stories about him, and to admire how much he has done, and continues to do every day!!!
We also got to celebrate Lexi turning 4 years old this year! This year we did a Dragon (Toothless) Themed party. After cake, root beer floats, and presents, we went swimming!
August 31st, Declynn May was born! Although it started off as a perfect labor for my baby sister, at the end it got really scary, and she had to have an emergency c-section to get our Ducky out! Everyone was ok, Declynn had to be on O2 for a few days, but in the end it all turned out well. This day was one of the most terrifying and amazing days I have ever had! Michelle is an amazing mommy, and with Evan by her side, Declynn will turn out pretty amazing!
Early November, my older brother, Jason, proposed to his girlfriend! They have been together for a couple of years now, and she is an amazing woman! Can not wait to welcome her to the family!!!
Lexi started taking Dance Classes this year! We started her out in a Hip Hop Class. All of her classmates were a couple years older than her, and also more advanced, so it was a bit hard on her, but she still did fantastic!!!!! She danced to the chipmunk's Witch Doctor for her Halloween recital, and was so cute in it!!!
In November, our Uncle Nolan had a very scary stroke. When we first heard of the news, I was expecting the worse, that he wasn't going to make it, or if he does survive, he would be a shell of the Nolan we all know and love. So very luckily, he is still the amazing man we know, and in some ways stronger than ever. He was able to go home yesterday (on his birthday!) and can now finish his therapy at home with his amazing wife! YAY!!!
Lexi also had her Christmas Recital this month, where she danced to "Let it Snow" in her own age group. She did amazing, and looked super cute too!
Today we finished off the year by celebrating the birth of my amazing husband! We dropped Paxton off at my Mom's house, and he, Lexi, and I went for Breakfast at Denny's, then over to see The Good Dinosaur at the theater. Its almost 9 PM now, so we are going to celebrate the end of 2015, and look forward to a great 2016!!!!
Much love to everyone!!!!
