THE BUDS!

You have to admit, this is the CUTEST picture that I have of my little boy. Daddy put on his tie right before church and we just had to take a picture. Sadly to say we had to take it off before church because the top button was too tight on his neck. YEP this is a 12 month shirt and his neck is too big!

He will be six months on the 1st of May. We just love him so much!!!

SO, the final decision has been made. We ARE getting a helmet for Trevor. We are just waiting for the insurance to approve it so that it will be covered. I am just SICK about the whole thing. For those of you who do not know, Trevor had torticollis. This is where there is tightening on one side of the neck so he would lay on one side only. We discovered this when he was about 2 months. He was getting a really flat spot on his left side of his head. We have been working for the past 4 months on repositioning and trying to get things rounded out. (Man, it takes a lot of effort!!!) I have taken him to doctor after doctor to get things fixed without resorting to the helmet. He is ranked a 5 on a scale of 1-10. I was told that we could wait and it would round out on its own within a year, or we could put him in the helmet and get it over with in 4-6 weeks. Once I found out that my insurance covered it, the decision was made.

To all you new mothers. This CAN be prevented. All you have to do is rotate their head to a different side every time you put them down for a nap. Watch to see if they are favoring one side more than the other. If they are, talk to your doc and have them checked out. Torticollis causes the flat spot.

It is really frustrating for me because this CAN be prevented. No one told me to do this simple thing to prevent the flat spot. So, be aware and tell EVERY mother that has or is having a new baby. Helmets usually are not covered by insurance and they can run from $1800-$2500. Hospitals need to get the word out. It is now a HUGE issue with so many babies because we are supposed to put them on their backs. BUT, nothing is being said or done about getting the word out. I feel that every doctor I have talked with has just blown me off about getting the word out and just wants the extra money!!!! (They just don't make enough I guess!!!!!!!!) We just want what is best for Trevor and want him to be healthy.

Taya's favorite TOY

Taya just LOVES her new doll house that Grandma Piquet gave her for her b-day. She loves the bathroom so that her dollies can make sure that they stay "dry!" The rugs were hand nitted by Great Grandma. Everyone just thinks they are so cute. THANKS for the FUN doll house!

Kangaroo Zoo

While daddy was at an Elder's Quarm meeting, Taya, Mommy, Aunt Brenda, Grandma Wyatt, and Trevor got to go to Kangaroo Zoo. We all had sooooooo much fun. The pictures explain it all... Trevor just loved being held by everyone and watched Taya go WILD!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aunt Brenda's Turn

The fastest slide at this place!!!!!!!!!!

Mommy's Turn

This slide sure was fast!!!

Grandma's Turn

Grandma Wyatt even tried it!

More Fun with Grandma

All worn out!

ONE SHOT

Here is all of us together. Can't really see me because I was getting in trouble for being in this particular area. (he he he) Only 4 and under could play. So we only got one shot at it. We had so much fun and have to come back........ We MISSED YOU DADDY!!!!!

After Nap-Time GLARES!!!

I love it when my kids take a nap at the same time!!! I did have the camera right next to me while Taya woke up and then Trevor. I LOVE the frown and the SCOWL that is on their faces!!!! HA HA HA You would think that they would be rested and happy. NOT THIS TIME.....

Here are the SMILES

Getting Ready for Bed

I love it when daddy is home to help out with bed-time. She loves having her dad help her and it only takes about 30 min. longer than it would if I did it!!!!! We are sporting a lovely green head band that Aunt Shellie gave her. She loves it and will not depart with it.

FINALLY DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEAHOOOOOOOO, YIPEEEEEEEEEE, WHAOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Toby is now officially a CPA! I am sooooo proud of him. He studied so hard and passed all four exams on the first try. I am not bragging or anything, but it is really hard to pass on the first try. SO, I am now BOASTING and so very HAPPY for him. He is now done studying and can come home and REST! (well, from the constant BRAIN CRAMPS!) I am sure that there are many of you who have husbands going to school or studying for something. We know how hard it is on them and us. SO, those of you who are still in the CRUNCH of having no HUSBAND or FATHER around, the end will come SOON. I do have to say though, we could not have survived without the help from our Heavenly Father. There defiantly was help from above and we are so grateful for that knowledge.
WAY TO GO HONEY!!!! We LOVE you so much.

NAP TIME

I really don't know how they sleep! Trevor loves having his blanket over his head. I go and pull it down and then check on him later and it is back up there! Taya just has toooooo many animals. She loves sleeping by all of them. They are very strategically placed right where she wants them. I do wonder sometimes how she fits in her bed!