Stetson's First Car Accident

THE RESULTS OF STETSON'S FIRST CAR ACCIDENT

Doug & Stetson loaded the back of the truck up with hay for the cows and drove it back to the corral to unload it. Stetson was able to put the truck in drive and make a sharp turn over our well head in the back field as Doug was unloading the hay. When Doug got to the truck, he was laughing!

New Additions to our Family

No, I'm not expecting, but our family has doubled in a week. Doug has always wanted cows and a little farm and he was able to buy two cows to get started for now. The black steer is named "Steaks" and the Red heifer is "Ol Red". He is still trying to convince me that they are part of my food storage when we butcher "Steaks" this fall and "Ol Red" will have a calf next year.

We also adopted Jeremy & Kelsie’s red lab "Toby" last week. Stetson and Doug have both really enjoyed having him around. He is a good dog for kids. He gives all the little kids rides and lets them play with him.

Stetson trying to ride Toby and Doug with Toby

1 Year Pictures

I asked Doug to go shopping while he was in Provo and get Stetson a cute outfit to get his 1 yr pictures since we had a coupon for free ones and I couldn't see them go to waste. So he goes to CAL Ranch, picks out wranglers, a hat and a button up shirt. Not exactly what I was going for. Maybe one day I will get a picture without a cowboy hat in it. Maybe one day I will get a "Normal" picture, but what is normal. That's normal for Doug. Im just happy to have pictures and I appreciate his efforts in getting his pictures taken.

Stetson's First Birthday Cake

Stetson's First Birthday Cake
Since we special ordered Stetson's cake, we got his little cake FREE!! And so we let him destroy it. He didn't exactly what to do with it at first and he looked me like "Can I really have this?" It was funny. And then when he did start into it, he didn't like it on his fingers and being sticky. It was definately wasn't what we were expecting or as messy as we thought but it was fun to do.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STETSON

Happy Birthday Stetson!!

I can't believe he is already a year old. Times flies by to quickly. We had a weekend full of fun. His first birthday party was at Grandma and Grandpa Hatchs. Most everyone was there for dinner and desert. Stetson didn't know what to think about the candles but loved the cake and presents and playing with his cousins. We also had a party at Grandma and Grandpa Blacks but I don't have the pictures yet.

Big Boy Hair Cut

Stetson got his first Major Hair Cut!! I was cutting Doug's hair in the kitchen and Stetson sat on the floor watching and looking at me like "Mom, what are you doing to my daddy?" and then it was his turn. He did really well to sit still actually. We entertained him with toys and Doug held him still. It made him look so grown up it was sad. :(

BEFORE

AFTER

STETSON'S WALKING

Stetson is Walking

He took his first steps at 9 months and has gotten better and better. He is all over the place now. We put child locks on the cupboards and when he first tried to get into the pots and pans after they were put on he wasn't very happy. But he still manages to find things to get into. He is really healthy and very happy. I can't believe he will be one year old next month!

Answers Finally

Some answers finally!! We have done several different tests and treatments to see how it affects Doug and his symptoms and based on those results the doctor has come to the conclusion the he has one of three things – Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or another form of Colitis. He has been rushed in to see a specialist on February 6th for another colonoscopy, upper GI and an upper scope to find some definite answers. I was happy to finally have some results and Doug thought it was the end of the world because he was told with these diseases he will need to have a change in career that doesn’t require physical labor which is something he enjoys. Anyways, there’s the update, I looked up information about the diseases in case you wanted more info. We are doing really well with all of it. Doug has his days that he doesn’t hurt as bad as others. We appreciate all of the love, support and prayers we have received in our behalf. We appreciate you all!

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. It primarily causes ulcerations (breaks in the lining) of the small and large intestines, but can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus. Crohn's disease is related closely to another chronic inflammatory condition that involves only the colon called ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have no medical cure. Once the diseases begin, they tend to fluctuate between periods of inactivity (remission) and activity (relapse).
Ulcerative colitis causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, is characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea. Like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis can be debilitating and sometimes can lead to life-threatening complications. Ulcerative colitis usually affects only the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. It occurs only through continuous stretches of your colon, unlike Crohn's disease, which occurs in patches anywhere in the digestive tract and often spreads deep into the layers of affected tissues. There's no known cure for ulcerative colitis, but therapies are available that may dramatically reduce the signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s Disease

Big Boy Crib

Stetson’s crib got broke in the move and Grandma and Grandpa Black had an extra crib that we put together for him. He absolutely loved it. We put him in it and he played and played. He crawled from one side to the next and up and down and up and down. He has a lullaby machine at the end of the crib so when he wakes up he plays with that and then knocks on the wall when he’s ready for us.

Bath Time

I feel like I post a lot of Bath time pictures of Stetson but that’s what he loves! He splashes and throws things. He is not afraid to dunk his head under or lay down in the water. He crawls as fast as he can to the bath tub when he hears the water running or he will knock on the door when he hears the water and someone else is in.