It's been a little while since I've been blogging, but that's what a busy life will do to ya!
I'm going to start of with one of the sweetest things...Nathan's Valentine present. He had been planning this thing for about 3 weeks, and while there was a slight hiccup with the plans (due to Trevor's fever that arrived that morning) the day was just magnificent. The present began to unfold when I dropped the girls off at a sitter (Trevor stayed home with us & played the computer when he felt up to it) and came home to a lovely brunch prepared by Nathan and a few friends. He grilled pork chops, had mini quiches, a fruit salad and bagels ready to go. After a nice brunch, I was sent out for a few minutes while the rest of the present was to get ready. After a short trip to Trevor's soccer fields, I arrived home to a very romantic and thoughtful setting. There was a massage table set up in the Living Room with the aroma of candles in the background, along with music. Then when you advanced into the Family Room, there was a station to do pedicures and another station to do the manicure. He had hired a lady in our ward (who's trained and certified for this stuff) to teach him the proper way to do a back facial (that's what the massage table was for) and the other things. There was not one detail forgotten by the men. It was a sight to behold, notes out and unfolded as he gave me a personal pampering experience! We started with the back facial (very romantic and nice!) and then moved on to my hands. They even had purchased magazines for reading when you were waiting for your next station. We had started the pedicure but the baby sitter's time was up and so the kids had to be picked up. I'm sure you can imagine my relaxation if the day got going at 12:00 and we weren't even done with all three stations by 3:30! The day didn't officially end until Nathan had to go to the Stake Center for the Stake Dance at 5:30 p.m. and it was pure fun the entire time. The day was a blast and all of his efforts paid off with a very lovely day. He makes me feel so appreciated and loved! What did I get him? A new racquetball set. We're having lots of fun with that, too!
The kids came down with Strep throat the week after our Valentine Saturday. Trevor's fever had gone away by Saturday afternoon, but came back with a vengeance on Monday morning. We took him in to see Dr. Blair - his strep test was positive. We were nervous that all of the kids would get it, but just Kassi picked it up after that. She fell ill on Tuesday, so they both had a few days off from school.
That following Saturday (2/23) was Trevor's first soccer game! He got a little tired during the game, but very much enjoyed playing. We invited his friend, Gabe to come watch. I think the kids had a blast! We had posters made up for the team and one just for Trevor. Then I got these cute hats for the kids to wear. It was a little windy, so the hats didn't stay on long, but I'm saving them for another game. I just love wacky team-spirit kind of things! The coach had asked Nathan to be the assistant coach for the team, so this was his first game coaching. I think he really likes it!
This past week we've just been back to our normal routine. Trying to fit in some volunteer hours at Trevor's school, keeping every one's homework going, schedules to keep with the sports and dance, and getting some church work done in my "spare" time! Nathan did have a great start to the week on Monday. He had a committee meeting (I really should have him follow John's lead and post it himself so everyone can understand it better!) - his committee helps decide when the department feels as though his Ph.D project is at a point that he's ready to graduate - and they said that he's done everything he's supposed to do, so he should get ready to graduate this summer! YEA!!! I was so excited to hear this news. HE was SO EXCITED to hear that they recognize his work being complete and think he's earned his degree. Wow, what he's accomplished is just so great! So, all-in-all, he has a few experiments to repeat, his thesis to write and a paper to write (to get published in a science magazine) and he's done! We're hoping that he can get it all done by June. If so, he can continue on with the MSTP (Medical Scientist Training Program - otherwise known as an M.D./Ph.D program) schedule, entering back into the medical school portion. He'll be a "3rd year" medical student. That's the year that they work in the hospital and get the actual clinical training. By the way things look, he'll be getting his double-doctorate in May 2010! I'm just so darn proud of him.... :)!
The week ended busy, but well. I went to dinner with friends on Thursday to celebrate a friends birthday. Friday was spent putting together sacks for the upcoming enrichment. Saturday was full with Kassi performing her dance number at the Community Fest and Trevor had his second soccer game shortly after that. Here's some pictures of our pretty Kassi at her dance performance. Boy, she's growing up fast.
Today we were supposed to have a ward "break fast" but we received 3 calls this morning telling us that it had to be canceled due to hazardous materials in the kitchen. I'm not kidding. So, we got together with friends tonight to eat the food we made and a few extras to make a meal. Life really is good!
