What a Week

So the last week or so has been pretty crazy around here. Clayton's grandpa died last week somewhat unexpectedly and we didn't get the news at the most opportune time (during the intermission of "My Fair Lady"). Then last Friday night, our A/C went out. And the weather has been well over 100 degrees here lately. We ended up staying with my mom in Mesa until Tuesday when we could finally get the AC guy out to fix our unit. Fortunately, it's still under warranty and it was relatively inexpensive to fix. I'm just glad it was minor and didn't take long to fix.

Grandpa Wootton's funeral was Monday. It was a nice service. He had a closed casket and no visitation, per his request. His daughter, Arlis gave a nice life sketch and Grandpa Wootton's bishop's daughters sang a song, as well as his grandchildren. It was a pretty brief service. He's being buried in Utah with his parents. Any time someone passes, it really makes you appreciate your life and all that you have. A couple of funny memories I have of Grandpa Wootton: The first time Clayton took me over to meet him when we were dating, he told Clayton, "You didn't tell me she was this beautiful." I was embarrassed which I'm sure please Grandpa Wootton. I also remember "Grandpa Wootton kisses". First of all, my family isn't a real kissy family. So when some old man you don't know comes in for a kiss, it's a little unsettling. You were lucky if he shaved. If he hadn't, you were in for a pretty scratchy kiss...probably with some whisker burn to take home with you. :o) And I don't know if it was just for me or if he did it with everyone, but he always licked his lips before kissing me. And he came in hard and fast. If you weren't expecting it, he probably could have broken your nose. So his kisses were prickly, wet and usually got there before you expected it. He was a good man and I know that his family is going to miss him greatly.

In the baby department, I'm still feeling pretty yucky most of the time. But we are pretty excited...a week and a half and we'll have our first appointment. Hopefully we'll find out we are only having one. I'm just petrified that we are going to have twins. I'm not sure I can do two at a time. YIKES!

So for a quick update...

Let's see. There are so many things going on right now in the Myers Family. I'll try and get you up to speed on what's going on with us and then post our random happenings as they occur!

Clayton started grad school last week. He decided now was as good a time as any to go back to school to get his Masters Degree. And since work is paying for it... It's a one-year program through Arizona State in Information Management. He has class two nights a week and some Saturdays for the better part of the next year. It's been kind of hard to get into the swing of things because his work schedule has been all messed up. And this week was especially hard because he had class two nights in a row... And boy does Andrew miss his daddy! I just keep telling myself that it's only a year. Actually it's only about 11 months now. And for the most part he'll only have class on a night he works once every other week so that'll make it easier once we can get into a good rhythm.

For those of you who haven't heard, we're EXPECTING! It's been a long, stressful year, but we've finally been blessed with another. I'm due sometime around January 25, but I won't know for sure until I have my first pre-natal doctor's appointment in a few weeks. This one's hitting me a little harder than the first for a couple of reasons... (1)I'm tired - and I have a two-year old. The last time I had to deal with pregnancy tired, it was just me and Clayton so when I got tired, I took a nap. Not so with Andrew around. I do usually take a nap when he does. I don't know what I would do if he didn't still take a nap. (2)I'm nauseous - and I wasn't with Andrew. Didn't have a drop of morning sickness with him, but my stomach is nearly constantly in my throat, making sleeping and just being kind of uncomfortable. We are so looking forward to adding to our family though.

Andrew is doing fabulous. He's so stinking smart that he scares me sometimes. He's got a memory like a sponge. Clayton and I have to be super careful what we say, because a day or two down the line, he's repeating us. He's so tall, too. Most people think he's more like three than two. He loves the park and would spend every waking hour there if we would let him. It's been really hard with the temps up in the 100s because it's just too hot to take him out to play. So we usually make a trip to the McDonald's playland down the road. And he loves every minute of it!

Hello Everyone!

With so many things going on with the Myers' family right now, I thought this would be a great way to keep everyone up to date on all the happenings.