Kalias Collarbone.

Today Kalia broke her Collarbone.

We were skiing with the Moxley's and it was a beautiful morning. Done a couple of sweet runs, the kids were having a blast and it was just about perfect. Until Payton came rushing into the Lodge with a concerned look on his face telling me Kalia was hurt and crying. This is NOT normal for Kalia- it take a lot to make this tough kid cry. I was in the lodge with Remy who was taking a quick potty break. I called Justin and lucky he was super close to them- with the help of Find My Phone and Paytons directions he skied right to them. 

He could tell Kalia was hurt, he helped her up and they skied down together. I met them at the bottom and we could tell it needed to be looked at. Into the First Aid Station we went, where we got her undressed from all her winter gear and the responder was pretty sure it was broken, but strongly suggested we get it check out at the hospital.

It is 10:20 am at this point. The day had hardly started and the kids were so bummed- so Kalia took one for the team. Took 2 Advil and hung out in the lodge with Mommy until noon so her siblings and Daddy could ski a little longer. 

We headed home at noon, stopping for treats at the new gas station by the ski hill, as the kids were all pretty bummed and Kalia was the most bummed. Home we went, so Mommy could change out of sweats and Kalia could get shoes, not ski boots then to the hospital. Where we waited for 5 freaking hours. 

Kalia is a tough butt and when they asked her the pain she said 3/10- which is probably a big reason we waited so long. We finally got in a room after 3 hours and then spent the next 2 with X-ray and waiting for the Dr. He walks in for the first visit and says I don't think its broken but we will get an X-ray to be safe.  Only for him to come back after the X-ray going It is for sure broken and might need pins, I have a call into a specialist to see. The specialist called back in 40 mins saying it didn't need pins- Thank the Lord. 

Kalia spent the 4 days in pain and then was just annoyed with the whole thing. Especially since we were heading to Edmonton soon for our annual swimming trip and that her ski season was over for at least 5 weeks. 

Poor Kid 

snapshots

A Lacrosse game night date! Justin got offered tickets from a guy at work, and we had plans for early the next day. So instead of taking the kids and having them up super late before a big day of skiing we went on a date night with Miguels.

We got new books for Come Follow Me 2020 Book of Mormon. So far the kids are excited to use them.

Kids are loving the Lego train we got for Christmas!

Raymond get together.

Today we drove to Raymond to spend some time with the Chipman cousins. We had a lovely lunch, played a games and Basketball. Its always a great time catching up with everyone- of course we stopped and saw Grandmas while we were there.

Skiing

Boxing Day we stayed home. The kids played with their presents and we just chilled. Justin took the kids skiing with Grnadma Moxley and the Lieshmens on the 27th while I stayed home and had a kid free breather.

CHRISTMAS

Today we were between 3 houses- all in one day! We opened stockings and Santa presents at our house- went to Grandmas and Grandpas for more present opening with the family and Missionaries, then into Aunt Karlas for an afternoon of fun!

The kids had a great Christmas with our 4 Gift Rule.
1. Something they want.
2. Something they need.
3. Something to wear.
4. Something to read.

Plus the gift Santa brings and stockings...

Kalia wanted Van shoes, Annaliesse got a flute. Barker wanted a Lava lamp and Remy wanted a Barbie Camper. They were all thrilled- Justin spoiled me rotten with a Quilt Latter I love and a Quilt tags that I can't wait to use!!

Games at Aunt Karlas with a great Turkey dinner. Grandma Moxley surprised the girls with a blanket for each of us. I love my Pink, white and black quilt- all the quilts she made are gorgeous.

We all felt so Loved this Christmas.

Barker only asked 100000 times for a Lava Lamp- it was a no brainer.

Remy didn't know what she wanted until December 18. She was all OVER the map when I asked her what she wanted for Christmas. FINALLY she decided and there was no changing her mind. Thank heavens for Amazon Plus and Grandpa. I order it Dec 21 and it shipped over night. I thought it would be shipped in a regular amazon box and so it would be fine.

It came in a BARBIE box with the picture on the OUTSIDE! Lucky for us we were in the city and Grandpa stopped by to borrow something. He took the package inside and hid it in our bathroom, texting me to tell me about it. Phew!

Flute story!

Buying an instrument is a tricky business. New ones are expensive and used ones are hard to tell if they are in good enough condition to be worth the money they want for it. I searched Kijiji for a few weeks and every time I was close to buying one for Annaliesse I couldn't do it.

I decided to post on Facebook asking if any Sisters in my Ward had a used one for sale, thinking I could get them looked at before I purchased (from where I didn't know yet). I included my budget and I got a few replies. One reply was from a Mother of one of my YW. She had a flute she used in school but never really played it. It had been sitting in her house for 20 years- she offered to give it to me for free. I was excited obviously but worried as she stated she couldn't ever get it to play.

She brought it to church for me and I snuck it home. Thanking her over and over as I tried not to do the jig! It looked good to me, I had a flute friend play it for me and she thought it was good too. To make sure I took it to the Junior High to have the Band teacher take a look.  I took Grandma for interference- good thing- Kalia AND Annaliesse happened to see us at the school!! Grandma talked to them while I was in an office with the Band Teacher. Turns out the Flute is in ExcELLENT condition and will be a great flute for Annaliesse!

I took a gift card to my Ward Sister the next Sunday and thanked her 1000 times again! It was so hard to keep it a secret until Christmas!

See the checkered slip ons Kalia is wearing? She sent me the exact picture and size she wanted of this shoe- MAN did that make my LIFE easy!

Christmas Eve

Games & Treats

Today we played games, made treats for our neighbours and delivered them, played more games and ate treats the neighbours brought over. 

Remy dominates at Cover Your Assets at least 60% of the time we play. I love this picture of Remy playing. Annaliesse annoyed face, Justins reaction and Remy's showing. 

Then the picture below with Barker and Justin laughing. We sure love family game time at this house.