But I am just here for a pair of cute glasses

We took Kyle to the eye doctor thinking he might have a lazy eye. From everyone I had talked to I figured our options were 1) do nothing 2) eye patch 3) cute pair of glasses or 4) surgery. Well when the specialist came in he said he was really concerned with the vision in his right eye. Kyle didn't really react to anything the doctor flashed in front of him when he covered the left eye. The doc said he wsant really using his vision in that eye. He was also concerned because Kyle's right eye sticks further out than his left one. When we dilated the eye he said there were signs of pressure on the nerve on the backside of his eye. He said it was swollen, irritated and showed some signs of hemorrhaging. He said it could be a bone growth, a tumor or something else (i cant remember what he said). He just kept saying he was concerned (which wasn't really helping me stay calm) and that we needed to get him in for a ct scan as soon as possible. So if they couldn't get us in soon he told us that he would have us go to the ER so they could get it done. He said they would call us by end of day last Thursday to let us know if they got us an appointment of if we need to take him to the ER. I left thinking but wait I was here for some cute glasses.


When we went for the ct scan I was running late because I initially went into the wrong building. There are a lot of building at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Anyway we went to admitting and they put a bracelet on Kyle. He didn't like that at all. I thought oh no this is going to be rough. They finally called us back. The tech was a really nice guy and asked if I thought he would lay still. Well I honestly didn't think he would. But the tech said well lets try anyway. So we went in the room and there were Disney cut outs all over the walls and the machine. They had a hand held dvd player for Kyle to hold and put on Nemo. They also had a Elmo doll the size of Kyle and they put it on the machine and showed Kyle what it would do. Then they asked Kyle if he would like a turn. He eagerly laid down and they got him buckled in. He laid there like a champ and let them take the "pictures" they needed to. They gave him a beanie baby and we were out of there by 12:58 (our appointment was for 1pm)!! I asked how soon the doc would get the results, they said it might be Monday. Once the radiologist signs off on the scans they are electronically sent to the doctor. So we settled in for a long weekend.

Kyle did great all day Friday. We had a couple rough moments when he couldn't eat or drink. I felt so bad as he asked for juice and I couldnt give him any. On the way home he downed some serious juice and enjoyed some fishy crackers. he was a little lethargic on the way home but once he got some fluids and something to eat he perked right up. A few hours after getting home he started sounded sick. Well he ended up pretty sick all weekend. We even cancelled our babysitter for V-day night. I know it sounds wierd but I am so thankful he was just the right amount of sick to lay still on that table. I honestly believe that was Heavenly Father taking care of me. I was worried about them sedating him. I had to take him alone and I was nervous. But he wasnt so sick that they wouldnt do the scan. I really loved all the cuddle time I received this weekend. To bad it was theresult of him being so sick.

Well it is Monday and the doctor called this morning. Kyle has a tumor in his optical nerve. He is referring us to a pediatric neurosurgeon, we should get in to him in the next day or two and then we will be going for an MRI, where they will also be checking his other optical nerve. The tumor is benign and most likely due to a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis from his dad’s side. Thank you so much for all the prayers (from those that already know). We will have several appointments with the eye specialist after the neurosurgeon is done with whatever ends up happening to monitor Kyle and the vision in that eye. We will make sure to keep everyone updated. And to think I had myself all excited for a cute pair of glasses! ha ha

The lord has truely comforted us already and helped so many people be intune to help us get procedures and appointments quickly. We have amazing home teachers that have been there for us along with family and a multitude of friends that have helped us through the last several days. Thank you for all the prayers and continued prayers on our behalf.

We love you all
Bennett,Brittney & Kyle

Apartment for Rent

I know it has been a long time since I have posted and I have pictures of the finished porch I will post later. I just wanted to get this information posted as soon as I could.

Our tenants are leaving the middle/end of March. We are very sad to see them go but are happy and excited for them and they new adventures that await them. So our apartment will be available. If anyone is looking for a place or knows someone who is the information is below. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks.

$500/mo
1 bed/1 bath
Fullsize washer/dryer
Small outside porch area
Storage area
Tenants pay for electric/trash

Crash.....Boom.....Ba!!!!

So a couple weeks ago Bennett and I had retired to bed. I had been up to almost 10pm (which is late for me) and was exhausted. I figured I better get some sleep before Kyle decided to wake up. well the next thing I know Bennett is flying out of the room at lightening speed yelling "what was that!". My first thought was oh my gosh it is a home invader and Bennett is goign to get killed. Dont know why I thought that but it was the first thing that came to mind after being woke up like that.

Well apparently this is what made the noise that startled him so......

That is right. Our porch ceiling caved in. Well imagine my suprise when I get out there and the Gardners are out there to as they also heard it. I slept right through it. Thankfully Kyle did also. So the Gardners helped us lift it off our car. As that big piece you see was still hanging from the porch ceiling. They held it so Bennett could drive out from under it. Thankfully the car only suffered some scuffs and scratches. Then Jared got up on a car and clipped down that whole big piece. While I was cleaning up the mess in subsequent days I was amazed at how heavy it was. Our porch celing was sheetrock nailed to woode beams with chicken wire stretched over it and then plaster (a pretty good sized layer) over that. So now we are trying to get quotes to get it fixed. It isnt covered under our warranty and is to small for an insurance claim. So if anyone knows anyone that does this kind of work let us know. Below are some more pictures for your viewing pleasure. The day after it happened I had already planned on being home because Kyle was sick. Well I ran out to the truck to get something and I told Kyle NOT to follow me. Well we started to but he looked up and saw the mess and stopped dead in his tracks. His eyes were big and round when he exclaimed "Uh Oh!" and wouldnt go near it. Up until I got it all cleaned up which was just this Friday he would stop and say "Uh Oh" and "where'd it go?" Oh the joys of owning an older home. And I have no idea why my pics are posting all funny. Sorry

First time ever......

We took Kyle to his very first movie at the theater tonight! We went to see Madagascar 2. He loves the "move it" song so we thought we would try it. He did awesome. We sat on a back side row. Kyle got down a couple times but didn't try to get out in the aisle. He would chime in with some "roars" when he saw the lions and would dance and bob when there was some catchy music. He would also put his hands on his cheeks and say "oh no". It was so cute. I didn't get any pictures at the theater. Bennett had him and Kyle out in the parking lot before I could stop him to get a pic. But we went to the mall afterward. Here are some pics from the toy store. Kyle found a shopping cart and wheeled that little thing all over the store. Then he found this little car toy and daddy conveniently hid the cart. But smart ole Kyle turned around and shrugged his shoulders and said "where'd it go?" So we steered him out in the mall under the pretense that we would look for it! ha ha I told Bennett we will have to start being careful taking Kyle in a toy store.

Cool..Bridgette tagged me....I have never been tagged before.

I tag.....Lindsay, Marian and Missy

Answer each of the following with one word answers!

Yourself: baker
Your partner: lovable ;-p
Your hair: short
Your mother: service
Your father: quiet
Your dream last night: none
Your favorite drink: water
Your dream car: dunno
Your home: humble
The room you are in: kitchen
Your fear: losing my family (ok I cheated it isnt one word)
Where you want to be in 10 years: Chef
Who you hung out with last night: Family
You're not: rich
One of your wish list items: baby
The last thing you did: Homework
You are wearing: Clothes
Your favorite weather: crisp
Your favorite book: non-textbbok
Last thing you ate: Mac and Cheese
Your life: Chaotic
Your mood: complacent
Your best friend: Marian
What you are thinking about right now: Kyle
Your car: Checy S-10 pick-up
What are you doing at the moment: chillin
Relationship status: married
What is on your TV: nothing
When is the last time you laughed: Yesterday

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Schnepf Farms

Yesterday Bennett, Kyle & I met up with some friends at Schnepf Farms. I have never been before and it sounded fun. We thought Kyle would enjoy it. It was a nice little jaunt down there. (It is in Queen Creek for those of you that might not know). It look us a little more then 30 minutes. The weather was very nice. It was supposed to get up to 79 yesterday.

We saw a dog show....(I couldnt get a pictures of the dog show. Bennett had Kyle up front and I was holding Bennett's drink) But here they are after.

and Bennett went on the go karts. He thought they were motorized imagine his suprise when he sees they are horse powered all right they good old fashion way...

He did the single one and decided to do the "family" sized one and went with our friend Michael and the son of their friends Ashton.

They had a petting zoo. I took Kyle in to see the little pygmy goats...yeah yeah I know I should have felt right at home :-)...

Then we enjoyed some chili and fire roasted corn on the cob. I tried to get a picture of Kyle going to town on his corn but everytime I got the camera out he put down the corna nd wanted to camera. Silly Boy

Then we went to the pumpkin patch. Kyle moves way to much and I couldnt get a really good picture of him. But these two girls brought him a pumpkin. They thought he was so cute....

All in all we had a great time. He got home around 6:30-7:00 and put Kyle to bed. he was so very tired.