August in a World Wind

Just wanted to write about my crazy month it all stared out with the Furnace and Central Air Unit going out on Ilikea's blessing 8-3-08. Well so that went out and we spent the week as a family in Ty and Kai'imi's room downstairs, eating sandwiches, and melting. We got a quote for a whole new system for $7,000.00 and so we decided that we would wait and get some other quotes. So we did and they couldn't come put it in till Saturday that week. So roasting for the week, all sharing the same room, and roasting, caused my patients to really be tested. Finally Friday came around with my patients being on the low end. I took the kids to the Zoo for the afternoon. (Post on the Zoo to follow) Then I got the kids to bed that evening, cleaned the house and just couldn't wait to take a shower. As I got prepared to shower, my husband got home and started working downstairs preparing for the gentleman to come the next day. As I got in, he informs me that we don't have any hot water and that the shower doesn't even work. Yes the patient thing I was working on just left. He knew I was upset so he called over to Merilynn Pages house to see if I could shower there. So I go over and turn the water on, get in and the shower head flies off, water is spraying everywhere. I turn off the water call for Merilynn and yes I wanted to die of embarrassment. So lets say I took a shower with the water beaming at me. (it left some bruises). The next morning I got up and headed to my Pharmacy Convention just laughing. That turned out to be a great day. That night it was our Ward tradiontal Layton Surf n Swim. (pictures posted on another blog)
The following week Bret leaves for Scout Camp August 20 thew the 23rd. So its me and the kids. On Wednesday after he left I took them to the Zoo again, went to feed Ducks but they were really geese's that were after out bums, and out to the Yogurt Swirl with Merilynn and boys. That's a pretty cool place if you haven't already been there you out to try it. Its in Bountiful just off of main St and 5 south. Thursday after work Trent and I took the kids fishing at Bountiful Pond (thank you Trent), where Ty caught a pretty big fish. We brought the fish home so we could show our Dad and then that evening we went to the Bees game with family (Thank you Derek). We had hot dogs, chips and soda for dinner. The kids rode the fun train that they have there, and played on the play ground in the back while we tried to watch the game. That Day was also Mom and Dad Crockett's wedding anniversary. We had a blast while Bret was gone. Friday we stayed home and got things in order after playing those couple days before. So Saturday I thought I would run the errand before Bret got home. Well on one of my last errand I went to Costco. I was driving in the parking lot when my car was hit buy a man not paying attention. I didn't panic. We were all fine except for the crying children. I called Bret and ask him what to do, he said to call the police. So yes I made my first 911 call (they only connected me to the West Bountiful police). They came and we had to fill out this report in the hot sun. I never made it inside Costco that day and didn't until this past Saturday (09-13-08). We are still trying to get his insurance to pay for the damage on our Van. A parking lot is considered private property. I do believe Bret had a blast on his camping trip and we also enjoyed our selves until Saturday.
So if that wasn't enough for the month, on Tuesday August 26 Derek's Birthday I was heading into Salt Lake with the kids to meet Robyn from Albertsons for lunch. I got my first speeding ticket. So this is how it went I got a phone call and missed the exit so I had to get off and get back on the other direction. As I was finally getting off my exit (4oo South exit ) I see a cop waving me over on foot, so I pull onto the side of the road with at least 3 other cars. My first thought was that something was going on so he made us all merge over, but when the cop came over to my window he asked if I knew why he pulled me over. I told him that I didn't have a clue. Yes appartenly he clocked me going 45 mph in a 35 mph zone. I wanted to cry.
I didn't understand why so much happened to us this past month but now I do. This last month I have tried really hard to read my scriptures and pray more often. Satan was sure working hard on us. I wanted to crawl into bed and hope that everything would just go away and fix its own, until I read the Visit Teaching message this month.I was reminded that we are all Beloved Daughters of our Heavenly Father and that our purpose and roles are Divine. The lesson also mentions that our self-worth can be affected by how we choose to listen to these principles. For me,I have those self pity days often when I don't feel good enough, pretty enough, smart enough and even like a good Mom or a good wife. Satan's powerful tool is discouragement, especially when it comes to ourselves. Then President Kimball said...in those moments when we dwell on and have anxiety about our roles, to remember our Divine Destiny and reflect on those blessings and we will be uplifted! I love that! Motherhood is wonderful but we all know that at the end of the day kids don't always tell us how much they appreciate all that we did for them. We have to reach within ourselves and remind us that our roles are Divine and we are so blessed for our efforts. If you haven't read the message, take some time to read it.

APPLE!

Ty and Kai'imi sharing a apple! Everynight right before bedtime they decide they are hungry (I think its because they don't want to go to bed) but anyways I let them have a apple this night and said that you both need to share the apple. Well they shared it alright every bite. They ate the whole apple this way. I came into my room and saw them doing this. It was pretty funny. They are cute.

Sexy Thing!!!!

Bret thinks its funny to walk around with his pants hiked up. He likes to embarrasses me, little does he know I just think hes a dork. Actually its one of the qualities that I love so much about Bret, always making me laugh. He is such a wonderful husband. He blesses my life each day. Thank you for picking me to be your Wife. I love you.

My Sleeping Princess!!!

My two sleeping Princess. Kai'imi was asleep and then Bret put Ilikea on her and she feel asleep instead of waking her up. It was so cute. They definitely love each other.

Derek, Steph, Linclon, Nick, Ty and Kai'imi

The Monkeys all bundled up!

For the last two years Derek has invited us to run the Law Day 5k run at the University of Utah at the School of Law. Derek works for a Law Frim that sponsors a team of 50 people. We have been able to join that team. This year Stephanie decided to join us. She pushed her two kids (although Nic walked jogged most), I walked jogged at 32 weeks pregant, Bret pushed Ty and Kai'imi until the last mile they ran in, Derek ran with Eastan. Eastan ran the whole three miles and did super well. He came in before most. We all had a great morning together. After our run we went to Primary Childrens for breakfast. I hope to continue doing 5k's as a family.

Proud Daddy!!!
Ilikeamakapolionalani Crockett
Proud Mommy!!!

Ilikea was born on Monday June 30, 2008 at 7:48 am. She was 6 lbs 15 oz and 19 inches long. She is healthy and strong. She is sure a special gift from our Father in Heaven. We are all doing well and adjusting to having a little one around again. She is just a boundle of joy!!!!

Ty'makoa and Kai'imi at Woods Cross Summer Rec Soccer. They enjoyed the month of June on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am till 10 am they went to soccer. This year they were out there running, kicking the ball, throwing the ball in and just out there making new friends.

One of my favorite time at soccer was one Ty was suppose to be kicking the ball but instead he started chasing a white butterfly. He followed that butterfly clear into another field. The coach had to call him back to their field. I laughed and laughed because he told that coach that he just wanted to catch a butterfly. I sure wish I had my camera for that moment.

I was also excited that Kai'imi actually went out there this year and played. Last year she didn't make it out without crying at least once. She was sure cute out there running around.

I would of like to put them in the other session but we had Ilikea the day it started, always next year.

Blessing Day 08/03/2007

What an amazing day we had. Ilikeamakapolionalani Blessing was, Sunday, August 3, 2008. Bret gave her a beautiful blessing during our sacrament meeting. In her circle there was all five brothers of Bret's, which was an amazing site to see. Also there was Dad Crockett, Dad Call from California who stayed two days longer to be here for her special day, Uncle Javier and Adam. Afterwards, all came over for dinner. I made some BBQ Beef Sandwich's and others brought things to go along with that. We all hung out with each other, having a great time in our hot house. Since the motor in the Furnace and AC decided to go out when we got home from sacrament meeting. It still turned out to be a beautiful day but forgot to take pictures of everyone that came.