There has got to be a record for 5 posts in 1 day!

Jacque and Tigh are visiting in NYC this week! We went to Olive Garden Friday night, the broadway show Spamalot, and bowling at Dave & Busters on Saturday! It was super fun! I'm so glad I got to see them while they were here. It's nice seeing a familiar face when I am so far away from home!

Times Square


Jacque and Tigh at Dave and Busters


Me and Jacque

Random #2

This was a HUGE accomplishment for me to FINALLY get this little girl to smile! She spent the first 3 weeks crying EVERY DAY, ALL DAY and not easting a thing!! I am happy to say she has finally adjusted!!


Another little girl in my class that is just the CUTEST thing EVER!!!

My Third of Five Posts for Today!

As requested by Jacque...here are pictures of our current dwelling! BIG thanks to Dad and to Toms Mama for helping us get it put together when I was so sick!!

Master Bedroom


Master


Closet--This was pretty much what sold me on the apartment...I NEED at LEAST this size closet!!


Bathroom


The Loft


Living Room--smallest living room you will probably EVER see!!!


Kitchen

Random

This is me after I woke up...I felt equally as awful as I look...but at least I had Morphine! 

This is just one of the many bruises I had for a couple weeks after I got out of the hospital. I had a total of 6 IV's!! Luckily I was unconscious when most of them were put in!

This is me about 2 days before I lost the baby. Mostly it is so big because of swelling :0 I have lost 18 lbs since this picture! Whoohoo 

This is my dad at the beach when he came out to help me

And this is dad by the lighthouse!

Labor Day Weekend in Upstate NY

So, I know these pictures are seriously very late, but at least I got them on here. I'm sure most of you already saw them on facebook. If not, enjoy!
Tom and I wanted/needed to just get away for a little weekend. We went to upstate NY where his uncle has been building a cabin over the last 15 years. It was AMAZING! We had so much fun and can't wait to go back! Hopefully in the next few weeks we can take another trip to see all the leaves changing--my favorite thing about fall. :)

The Cabin


Authentic sign from Greece (Tom found it on his mission). It says "Gounaris Street"


Tom and I on the quads


These spider webs were EVERYWHERE when we woke up in the morning!


Nothing runs like a Deere!
 

The inside kitchen and stairs


I can't believe his uncle built all this--it's so amazing!


The view


The teepee!!!


Roasting marshmallows!




See the little house over there--that belongs to Yoko Ono!


Tom and Theo Thanasi cutting fire wood!


4-Wheelers are awesome!

To Block or Not to Block...to NOT!

Ok people, I think you should unblock your blogs :) You see, there is this nice new feature where you can see when your friends update their blogs without actually having to go to it...only it doesn't work if your blog is blocked. So...maybe you should come up with code names or something like my friend Wonder Woman and her husband Superman. Just a thought. :) 

My Thoughts....

Thought #1: Today is 9/11 and I have been worried about Tom all day. I know it happened 7 years ago and all...but I still worry about his safety since he works right in Manhattan. At least he works right by the temple. That's where I would go for safety. But, I'm sure since nothing has happened on the past 6 9/11's that today will hopefully be no different...

Thought #2: On Sunday in Relief Society they started something new. Each of us had to pick a name out of a basket and that week we were supposed to call and talk to them, take them out, send a note...just something to get to know them better. Well, this 60 year old woman got my name. She called me today, which was very nice of her (I didn't actually call my person...bad Sarah...especially since I got the RS president)...anyway, she calls and starts talking to me about none other than pregnancy. She wasn't so much asking me questions about it...she was just saying "Oh that would be hard to work and be pregnant" or "When I was pregnant...." kind of stories. The woman still thinks I'm pregnant and I could not bare to say otherwise!!!!! I know I need to tell people at church...but I just can't do it! What am I supposed to say? How do I let everyone know without having to talk too much about it?? It makes me not want to go to church, but I know that is exactly where I need to be right now. What do I do? People are going to notice...

Thought # 3: I've always had a hard time liking my personality...it's hard to get what I REALLY want because I'm always trying to make everyone happy. My mom always said that it is a blessing to be this way...but, wow, it's so hard sometimes! It seems like I am always getting hurt. I just LOVE too much! Bet you didn't know that was possible? I feel for everyone...even the people who do awful things. You could be so mean and wicked to me and I would still love you. Why is this a bad thing you might ask? Because, it leaves me crying all the time and never doing what's best for myself. It's a bitter-sweet blessing/curse I guess? I think it just goes with being a women. I think we ALL have at least a little bit of this in us. We love and love to be loved...

Tagged by Elizabeth!

How to play this game: Post these rules on your blog: List 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. Tag 5-6 people at the end of your post by leaving their names.

Joys:

1. Watching the sunset with Tom

2. Watching the leaves change colors in the fall

3. Watching a child play and learn and grow

Fears:

1. Never getting pregnant again

2. Lossing Tom

3. Being alone

Obsessions/Collections:

1. Reading great books

2. Having a clean house that smells good. 

3. Music...listening to it and playing

Goals:

1. Be a better person

2. Read my scriptures and pray more

3. Learn to play every musical instrument

Random Surprise Things:

1. I like silk...I know this may nor be a surprise to some of my closest friends, but I sleep with a "silky" every night :) 

2. I love cheese...just chedder, colby, pepper jack, mozerella, and string cheese :) Also may not be a surprise to some

3. I used to want to have at least 10 kids...now I'm just hoping for 6...but would be happy with whatever Heavenly Father gives me.

I tag: Bonnie, Stevie, Wonder Woman, Kristen Compton, and Jacque

Update

Hi everyone! I just wanted to give you an update since I haven't been on here in a while. 

I've almost got my body back to normal. I went back to work on Tuesday. It's probably a bit soon...but I just can't stand sitting at home anymore since I have been doing that ALL summer. Fortunately, I work with some awesome people who help me out a lot with the things I can't quite do yet.  I'm working as a preschool teacher at the same place I worked when we lived here before. I love it! It's such a great place to work.

I had my post-op checkup today. Everything is looking pretty good after the surgery.  I am still a little anemic after the blood transfusions and all, but nothing to worry about. 

I have two GREAT doctors now...not like the other ones I have had. One of them specializes in high risk pregnancy and is the chairman of the OBGYN section of the hospital. I am very pleased with him. The other is a fertility specialist who will hopefully help to get us on track for trying again whenever we are ready for that.  She is very nice and I met with her a few times when I was staying at the hospital. 

My dad came for a week and he was such a great help! He helped me clean up my house and spent time with me. I love you dad! 

This past weekend I started getting out and having a little fun. I'm too tired to put the pictures on now, but I will do it later. The emotional part of all this is very difficult...but I will make it through with God's help. The hardest part is having to tell people who don't already know. 

Thank you for all your prayers and support and loving messages. I am so grateful to have good friends and family!