OSTRANDER FAM

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

OH.. to Be a KiD aGaiN

Many times i think back how great it was to be a kid,

but really we can still have some "kid" in us.

Some of the "kid" qualities i would love to keep would be:

Enjoy and recognize the simple things

such as:

stars, birds, airplanes, trees, flowers, old people, tractors,etc.

say hi and be friendly to strangers

enjoy carosuel rides, splashing in puddles, rain, eating snow, trampolines, playing in the dirt, etc..

it's ok to get a little messy as long as your having fun

wear what's comfortable

laugh alot

be full of life

tell the honest but goodness truth

forgive in an instant

be humble

use your imagination

enjoy dr. seuss books

sing and dance everyday

i'm thankful for my boys who teach me it's ok to enjoy the simple things in life

Bridge coaxing Foster with using the big boy potty
no, he is not potty trained.

He really just enjoys getting naked and playing with the toliet seat..:)

HEADED TO MY FAVORITE PLACE

Mike's and i's favorite spot is beautiful Jackson..

We are headed there for a much needed

away time from the city..

Mike is taking Bridger skiing with Papa.

Foster and I will be chilling with Gramma,

eating smores at brew pub, hitting up brows n buy second hand store,

and gathering candy at yippee i o..

aahhh i love it!

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sidenote:

i'm feeling a little better.. Hip Hip Horray. It's nice to have a little relief.

Thanks again for prayers they really do help!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

i was able to have a day alone.
While my awesome sister and her hubby watched the kiddos.
i even watched a little oprah, sat down with a diet coke and swedish fish,
and did pilates with the old lady Mari Winsor..
Thanks Mrs. Winsor for having an old lady workout dvd that i can do!

Thanks Tagen and Eric for loving my kiddos and for a little time alone!

Foster bringing me fingernail clippers with excitment,

and him just loving every second of it.

Really, what kid likes to have his fingernails clipped?

Catching my kiddo's sneaking in the freezer for a popsicle.

Foster has an obsession with towels..
He loves to put them on his head.
He's also a good helper.
thanks Fosty

i love when my boys play together

Bridger telling me that he wants to go see

baby Paul's grave(isn't the headstone beautiful?)

and give him his favorite

BATMAN CARD

and

Foster setting the

HEARTS up with care.

Knowing that WE WILL see baby Paul again someday.

and

That he is with

Jesus, Heavenly Father,

and

my Grandma..

that makes me SMILE

PLAYING ROCK BAND with GREAT NEIGHBORS

Monday, February 15, 2010

I'm dreaming....

of these

It's about that time of year isn't it?

that these addicting candies come in stores..

It's probably good they're not in stores yet.

BUT

don't you worry.

i have peeps to hold me over

until then!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

LOVE

My Bestfriend

and

Love of my Life

My other 2 loves..

Enjoying peeps(my fav) and lollipops.

A Funny Story: We were at church during sacrament when it was quiet,

and Bridger looked at me and yelled,

"Mom does Foster drink milk out of your privates still??"

What? Where did that come from?!!

Quite an embarrasing moment...

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Who needs a maid?

when U have a DoG

thanks BeRnIE

Favorites of the Week

DaNce Moves
during SuPeRboWl

BriDGer was Painted by his
DaD
Warning to Me in the future:
Don't leave your hubby alone to paint...
Look where the white circles are!!

celebrating my hot husbands
BiRtHDaY
i love him so very much

love
HaPiNeSS
that's what keeps me going

Bridger's 2 favorite things
PrINgLeS
and
GrAnDmA

He fell asleep while eating again! scary!

Monday, February 1, 2010

LiFe

I've been trying to ignore having this disease, and I've been trying to stay as positive as i can. Last week I tried to do water aerobics with a dear friend.. My 27 year old mind says, " Ok Jami what's the big deal.. Your just doing aerobics with a bunch of old people, and your an active girl.. Lets do this!"... but... My body couldn't make it past 10 minutes(it was an hour long class). I tried with all my might to last longer.. it just didn't happen. The old people beat me! My body payed for it the next week, and i cried when i got home.

Everynight i lay in bed for at least 3 or 4 hours trying to fall asleep.. i wake up numerous times in the night in pain. My arms and legs are just so unbearable at night. i pray so hard that it will go away so i can sleep.. and usually i end up so tired i just get knocked out and sleep until 7:45 when mike has to go to work.

i decide today i'm going to go to Wallymart. My mind says " What's the big deal.. your just going to get a few things.." i was doing well in the beginning, I was stuffing Foster with suckers to make him happy. Until after the 1st few isles my knees became so unbearable i had to lean on the cart and walk like an old lady... what?? i'm not 80!!

I remind myself everyday that we all have our trials! That is what is going to make us stronger. That is why we are here.. To grow, and to become closer to the Lord. I'm not going to lie.. This has been the hardest trial i've had so far.. It is a weird feeling to have a healthy body before, and then slowly over 6 months your body is as if your an 80 year old women. I don't want to complain.. and i try not too. I think at times though it's ok to get out your frustrations. Sorry you have to hear my frustrations at times. I promise most the time i'm still happy Jami.. i just have my moments.. like tonight at 1:00 in the morning!

Again thanks for your support and prayers. It means so much to me.

ps: For those of you that don't know. I had another lyme disease test done, and it showed that I for sure have Chronic Lyme Disease. In the beginning I thought.. oh lyme disease isn't so bad.. but it's a pretty crazy disease that stays in your body forever. It's going to be a long process in getting me better, but I CAN DO IT!!! I can fight!