tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69310608675858549772024-03-14T10:07:13.995-07:00The SwiresThe Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-7512210274551650882014-01-20T08:31:00.002-08:002014-01-20T08:31:54.466-08:0011 MonthsA little late, but here are some 11 month photos of our little man!<br />
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The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-11316947114624845682014-01-20T08:29:00.001-08:002014-01-20T08:29:13.433-08:00Superbowl Success!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been a Broncos fan since I was little. Growing up in Denver there really wasn't much of a choice. I remember listening to songs about Orange Crush on the radio and hearing all about the Three Amigos. The glorious days of John Elway! I was at CSU when Denver won back-to-back Superbowl Champtionships and that was amazing!!! So last night was a fun and special time! We were able to watch with my dad (as mom is visiting our nieces in Idaho) the Broncos win over the Patriots and the Seahawks over the 49ers! What awesome games! I am so excited that a day before my birthday we will get to cheer on my two favorite teams! There is nothing quite like having both teams you love in the superbowl! (Oh and it's a perk that Bruno Mars is playing too). After a week full of double-ear infections for our little guy and many sleepless nights, this was a great day! Bring on February 2nd!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-62317662110245437902014-01-10T19:59:00.003-08:002014-01-10T19:59:41.352-08:00Disneyland December 2013<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Part of the benefit of working part-time is flexibility. So we definitely took advantage of this flexibility and headed to California. We left on the 11th and returned on the 16th, spending three amazing days in Disneyland! My parents and our dear friend Natalie joined us. A great, but exhausting time was had by all! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It was a fun time and we are looking forward to another trip... In a few years :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Our annual tradition is to celebrate New Years with our friends Tom and Fawnia. It started many years ago (before kids). Fawnia and Tom had some guests living with them and the guests' daughter was having a b-day party, so we invited them for New Years. Two days later they we were still hanging out after and lots of food, games and fun; so we made it a tradition. They don't stay the night anymore (or for several days), but each year we do something a little different. One year we even ventured out to Portland, but found ourselves the first customers of Voodoo Donuts (no line) at midnight. This year, we actually had a very calm new year. Normally my parents watch the boys, but because they were needed to babysit in Idaho we had them... So it was low-key, but also nice. We played games, ate fondue and enjoyed the company. I created little bags of goodies for Andrew to open at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, and 11:45. Filled with different little trinkets, hats, puzzles, candy and poppers! He loved it. I was amazed but both boys stayed awake until midnight! Daniel was ready for bed a little after, but Andrew was still ready to party. We did get him settled down, but I had to take a few pics. </b></span></div>
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The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-43132113887971705212013-09-28T20:09:00.001-07:002013-09-28T20:09:32.105-07:00Teeth, 7 months and more<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*Well, it's been an interesting few weeks. Two weeks ago after much battle ( REALLY long story) and craziness we were able to get Andrew's cavity fixed! The new dentist was amazing and Andrew did so well. When we had originally scheduled it with his pediatric dentist the assistant told me that he would have a root canal, etc. etc. and have to come in an hour early to drink the sedative! Mind you, I never once heard any of this from the dentist and was required to sigh all of these random papers too... I was uneasy about the whole thing, so through various recommendations I found a new dentist. Thankfully this new dentist just used laughing gas and half-hour later the cavity was fixed and Andrew was good to go. He was more excited about the cool prize he got (a truck) and the one he avoided (an animal that eye's pop out) cause he knew I would be scared of it... I learned an important lesson that just because it's a well-known pediatric dentist, doesn't mean they are patient friendly and to go with your gut...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*I was invited to a Doppleganger party. Now mind you the only person I look like is Candace Cameron circa 1980s. So I finally asked a dear friend who recommended Princess Kate! (Thank you ERIN) I loved the idea so I made a Fascinator hat, bought nude heels, and pulled together an outfit! My favorite part was this conversation with Andrew...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Mom, you are going to a party without me ?" (picture sad Andrew face)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Yes, it's just for girls"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"But mom, I am a big fan of girls!" Yes, you are son, yes you are... Oh boy...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-16878662101421333322013-09-07T11:43:00.000-07:002013-09-07T11:47:09.938-07:00Carrots and Big Blue EyesI was feeling a bit frustrated because Daniel wasn't in love with basic baby food... until he tried sweet potatoes and carrots! He LOVES carrots and sweet potatoes!!!<br />
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<br />The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-12182261882996160812013-09-05T20:22:00.000-07:002013-09-05T20:22:04.546-07:00PreschoolMy sweet boy is embarking on his final year of preschool. To be fair he started really early, because daycare does preschool and two years ago it was all girls that were preschool age and Andrew really wanted to be a part. So he sat with them as they went through the calendar and daily activities and lessons! He participated in the academics as much as he could. He even would remind Becki if she changed the routine! Now he is four and it will be his final year of preschool with his buddy Wyatt. They were both so excited that they now take backpacks and have folders to carry their homework in and to return! Andrew LOVES it! <br />
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The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-88764571955118396762013-09-05T20:17:00.001-07:002013-09-05T20:17:48.833-07:00Labor Day, State Fair, Sweetheart<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">WOW! Labor Day is almost over which means that the start of the 2013-2014 school year is upon us. That means that Andrew has one more year of preschool and then he'll offically be in kindergarden! WOW!!! We have had a busy, but good week... I started back to work last week (officially) it was fun but busy. I am enrolled in an ESOL endorsement class, Wednesday evenings! The first class was last Wednesday and it was fun! (Especially because over 70% of the teachers there are ones I mentored and/or went through the mentor program!)! On Friday Greg took off of work and him and Andrew enjoyed lunch and getting to watch Turbo at the local Northern Lights theater pub. Meanwhile, Daniel and I drove to Portland to see a dear friend who had surgery and was in the hospital! She is doing great! Saturday meant time for our annual trip to the state fair! Best part...It's a tradition that our friend Natalie joins us! YAY! It was too hot! At least 86! SO we enjoyed lots of water, shaved ice, ice cream, more water, and found all of the indoor places to relax and try to cool down! We are enjoying family and friend time, whenever possible. </span><br />
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The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-47635471252747800952013-08-29T22:00:00.002-07:002013-08-29T22:00:45.446-07:00Parenting and Working<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have been back at work... I will admit it is really hard to be at work but also really refreshing too! I do enjoy my job and the incredible people I get to work with. Education is a hard field, and I am blessed to be a part of this work. I am even more blessed to be able to work part-time. Which means I literally get the best of both worlds (and my kids do too)!. I get the chance to interact with adults and celebrate the growth of beginning teachers and their students and my kids get to interact socially and building relationships with other children! It's amazing. For now I am exhausted, but these two precious little guys and my incredible husband make my life complete!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Considering all the craziness... we are so excited to have found an amazing shaved ice place in Oregon! YUM. It's our special treat. (Thankfully it's only open Saturday and Sunday). Andrew's favorite flavor is coconut!</span>The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-45046912148442099172013-08-29T21:48:00.000-07:002013-08-29T21:48:22.927-07:0017 days<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It's been a challenging last few weeks. On Thursday Greg left early in the morning for Umatilla as he had infantry training class. (Thankfully this may take the place of the 8 week class that he was supposed to take this summer, but he is still scheduled to take it next summer)... Unfortunately on Thursday I had made appointments for both boys. We headed to Andrew's dental appointment and afterwards they directed me to a separate room. There I was with the dental assistant explaining that Andrew had a cavity and that he may need a root canal? REALLY. I was overwhelmed, but even more angry that not ONCE did I speak with the dentist. Didn't even see her! WOW. That being said we are looking for a second opinion and a new dentist... (It should be noted that I completed their email survey and was contacted by the office manager who said I could call and she would explain further about my son's treatment plan? I guess they just don't get it...) Then I dropped Andrew off at daycare to Daniel's 6 month appointment. He weighs 16 pounds 11 ounces and seemed healthy. They took a head measurement of 45cm and the doctor met with me and explained that she had concerns as he had jumped from the 70% to the 95% in head circumference size. They would remeasure, but I may need to go for an ultrasound... Really? Thankfully the next measurement was 44cm and they said that it followed his growth curve, so it was really up to me. They weren't as concerned about it... but I could get it checked either way... I am not making any decisions until I see Greg again... Too much for this mama... Finally I went to get my automatic car opener fixed. I had recently spent too much money on a new one and it stopped working. The guy spent 20 minutes to explain that he had no idea what was wrong and they would refund my money-on Monday when his boss was there. Problem is I started my only full week of work then... sigh... So last week I survived my only full week of 7:30-5:00 work for the entire school year, while also being a single parent. It was exhausting! Daniel is not sleeping well, so I was one tired presenter who felt off a lot more than on and had some really funny flubs. I will be so grateful when my husband returns. This single parent thing is Not a gig for me...</span>The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-35750084470112767022013-08-29T21:47:00.000-07:002013-09-07T11:46:20.843-07:00Teething Woes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For anyone who has two children, I assume you already agree that within just a few months you begin to see the similarities and differences of them. Andrew was an easy teether! We barely knew he was teething (except obvious signs of drool), and then suddenly on Christmas Eve his two front teeth popped through. On the other hand, Daniel struggles, a lot! He cries, screams in pain. I have tried Hylands Teething tablets, wash cloths...etc.etc... One of my closest friends recommended teething necklaces. Skeptical! You better believe it! Anxious, Nervous?! Yes indeed. But I trust her fully and know that she would never put her daughter in any type of danger! So I searched found a local store and bought a teething necklace. WOW! Can I say it has made a world of difference? He is like a new little baby! Yes, he still gums things and needs to chew on things, but he doesn't scream out in pain and car rides are so much more tolerable! WOW! The link tells more about these necklaces. </span><a href="http://www.amberartisans.com/amteneandbrf.html">http://www.amberartisans.com/amteneandbrf.html</a> WOW!The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-46850575101145993412013-08-04T07:59:00.003-07:002013-08-04T07:59:53.065-07:00<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wow! What a fun day yesterday! Unfortunately Greg had drill, so I was on my own with the Boys. We have become in love with the kids workshops at Home Depot. I never have ventured to try them on my own, but this time I did! </span><br />
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The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-35845085602338835882013-07-28T09:45:00.001-07:002013-07-28T09:45:21.105-07:00Blessings<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the greatest blessings about having two boys is the way they interact with each other. Daniel only needs to see Andrew's eyes and smile and he immediately becomes happier! He loves his big brother and truly enjoys spending time with him. Andrew loves being a big brother so much. He is very protective of his little brother and worries when Daniel is upset. He knows just what to do to make him laugh when he is upset! We are so blessed with two incredible little boys!</span><br />
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The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-39560128370229390392013-07-28T08:55:00.002-07:002013-07-28T08:57:02.340-07:00Summer 2013<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wow! Andrew celebrated his 4th birthday, Lego Batman style! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> We set up some fun games for the kids! Including saving batman from Mr. Freeze (which meant giving the kids squirt guns to shoot at batman frozen in ice). It was a hot day, so by the end the parents and kids were all having a giant water fight. They had a bounce house to jump in and we played a few other games, lastly enjoying a pinata, lego style!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have really enjoyed a fun and exciting and busy summer. We've made last minute travels to Idaho for cousin Reganne's 9th birthday party!</span><br />
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The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-67354428243219752432013-07-27T20:31:00.003-07:002013-07-27T20:31:39.473-07:00Devastated<b>I wrote this post when Daniel was just a few weeks old, but forgot to post it, I think it is still timely...</b><br />
It's been a tough week for me... Emotionally I am trying to be strong, but I find those quite moments when crying is what I need. I look at my precious newborn and my lovely 3 year old and feel so blessed, yet my heart aches for my dear friend and colleague. About two weeks ago, she went to the doctor regarding the lingering cough that never went away. One chest x-ray and a diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer and it has reached the brain. I am devastated. She is one of those people that I connected with during my first year as a mentor. Extremely gifted as an educator and overall just a fun person. I have loved working with her over the past 5 years. This year as our caseloads were so high, she took over one of my new teachers. He is a great teacher and I still enjoy visiting his room since I have several others at his school. It's always a treat when I run into her at the school. I feel helpless and broken. I wish I could do something, anything to make the pain for them go away. I can't. But I can pray, write notes, send emails, and do other little things to let her know how much I care. I am so broken by this, but for now I must move forward and share love!The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-39674648998348301512013-07-27T20:29:00.002-07:002013-07-27T20:29:19.125-07:00Boys!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">So much has happened! Most of you know that our family was blessed with another little boy on February 10th, 2013. </span><br />
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The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-7906179405154735912012-03-30T09:55:00.000-07:002012-03-30T09:55:08.686-07:00Spring Break-Seattle StyleWe had a great Spring Break! Andrew and I, plus mom and Michelle and John and Reganne and Zoe all headed north to Seattle! We stayed two nights in Lynnwood, Washington. On Wednesday we rode the ferry to Whidbey Island! WOW! The kids loved the ride so much! (I loved that it was only 30 mins)! We toured the cutest little shops, had a delicious lunch and returned to the hotel just in time to swim. Overall it was a wonderful trip and I feel so blessed that Andrew gets quality time with his cousins!!! (Oh and I was also introduced to the lovely American Girl Doll store) I can only say wow. Very glad I don't have a girl!The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-42736697735505327092012-03-02T20:21:00.000-08:002012-03-02T20:21:31.956-08:00It's Been Awhile... A Long While...I realize that my blogging abilities are lacking. It's been so long since my last blog. I really do have the best intentions, but life tends to get in the way. For now I will give just quick updates to life in the Swires' Family....<br />
1) Andrew continues to be an incredibly TALKATIVE 2.5 year old. People are constantly commenting on how much he talks and yes he literally talks all the time and has an extensive vocabulary! (I have no idea where he gets that from)<br />
2) I love my job and enjoyed a trip with the whole team to San Jose! The highlight was getting a chance to spend time with my dearest friend and her new little baby girl! What a blessing!<br />
3) I am learning that there are many similiarities between parenting a toddler and a 60+ year old. WOW... Never imagined I would be at this spot. So frustrating in so many ways. It is challenging me to grow in so many ways.<br />
4) Andrew LOVES the snow as much as his mommy! It brightens my heart! He runs to the window to look for snow and when it is there, he yells and yells!<br />
5) I really hope to make these blog posts more frequent. Gotta not let life take over too much!The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-49373514538766766552011-07-11T08:45:00.000-07:002011-07-12T05:57:09.765-07:00Dr. Seuss Shower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCzjOfGgux9k4a7vy2ugi8OADxdgxee7IzLCEgCQUim7HvJaOvN9YlX-cgMtm6QADwqJQdtPAiw4lJy3QUTkfrGDtM-oNPTM4rKJpbYK4HqC-uDdMFJHsbLb-TAWwsSK5FnAImhubGGQ/s1600/DSCN1238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCzjOfGgux9k4a7vy2ugi8OADxdgxee7IzLCEgCQUim7HvJaOvN9YlX-cgMtm6QADwqJQdtPAiw4lJy3QUTkfrGDtM-oNPTM4rKJpbYK4HqC-uDdMFJHsbLb-TAWwsSK5FnAImhubGGQ/s320/DSCN1238.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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My dear friend is expecting her first little baby boy in September...so my mom and I decided to throw her a shower! Since she LOVES everything Dr. Seuss, what better theme then just that! We had so much fun with all of the little details!!! We even learned some great new "tricks" that I am ready to use at other showers.<br />
We decided to use old Dr. Seuss books as the theme for each type of food. As you can see we did some fun play on words. We even made the guests wear a boa and Dr. Seuss hat for a fun photo! My amazingly talented scrapbooker friend Lea took over the creativity part! She took fun photos of the guests and then will use an old book to make a memory book! So much fun!The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-74320612693213486832011-07-09T19:51:00.000-07:002011-07-09T19:51:55.382-07:00God Bless America!We had a wonderful 4th of July. Our neighborhood had a potluck. We live up on a hill and we are able to see fireworks from all around! It's a great view and nice to be close to home too! So... We brought desserts, salads, and enjoyed meeting the neighbors. My mom and dad came down to enjoy the show with us too! Andrew LOVED the fireworks! I was surprised, but he loved them! It was an especially hot day, so he enjoyed swimming before the big show! It was a wonderful day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQd4ojYpOGZ3Q_9J8RhZw_X-rAgmrn_AjcL98b0HcgURBiqTcwh4hNTX9fEbbu_xXaKXG8ldDGkktIE8IXqj6giJcrkmnW3nsQRwrL9rhsGcm_nX09gIASoUtTeuMnoGdH630myIfufU/s1600/DSCN1152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQd4ojYpOGZ3Q_9J8RhZw_X-rAgmrn_AjcL98b0HcgURBiqTcwh4hNTX9fEbbu_xXaKXG8ldDGkktIE8IXqj6giJcrkmnW3nsQRwrL9rhsGcm_nX09gIASoUtTeuMnoGdH630myIfufU/s320/DSCN1152.JPG" /></a></div>The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-36270576365154555392011-07-03T22:23:00.000-07:002011-07-03T22:32:47.766-07:00Boise, Idaho<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mR8-R2EkErhNwm9lDUHCccRqJZ0WVrdMqlPXTS1kbwu-wIyZx-q_d7QsnBzsNg-XfYslJ-lZ2zDRUxg1aPY3_yYCy-7yi9-iU_agKnnL7GXTOUJuBOQL7gWIDnGBaC1IQzMZCymTT-I/s1600/DSCN1065.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mR8-R2EkErhNwm9lDUHCccRqJZ0WVrdMqlPXTS1kbwu-wIyZx-q_d7QsnBzsNg-XfYslJ-lZ2zDRUxg1aPY3_yYCy-7yi9-iU_agKnnL7GXTOUJuBOQL7gWIDnGBaC1IQzMZCymTT-I/s320/DSCN1065.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625365148704959426" /></a><br />
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There are many things that I love about summer, but one of my favorites is the chance to make the annual June roadtrip with my mom and Andrew to Boise, Idaho to celebrate my niece's birthday! This year was just as wonderful! When we are in Idaho there are several things we have to do! 1) Chik-fil-A (No doubt this is the best food ever!) 2) Cracker Barrel (Can you say yum! I love their grilled catfish! Andrew loves their mac and cheese) 3) Hobby Lobby (By far the best craft store ever!) We had an amazing time and the cousins absolutely adore one another! San Diego is going to be SO much fun!!!The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-65073967372503540302011-06-10T07:23:00.000-07:002011-07-03T22:20:32.279-07:00What A Year!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZS220L-ljB43NmUjOWpC4b_IQpUIeedwzBpvh7CZwqshZcTK85OHyM30eSWPMGluWi0KXwXKXdnp7lmHoPSSPa8Wtr0No9335MUHGT6amXLI5xkFfkoVbyoIasPPdGC0EmDy5x81Zacg/s1600/DSCN0781.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZS220L-ljB43NmUjOWpC4b_IQpUIeedwzBpvh7CZwqshZcTK85OHyM30eSWPMGluWi0KXwXKXdnp7lmHoPSSPa8Wtr0No9335MUHGT6amXLI5xkFfkoVbyoIasPPdGC0EmDy5x81Zacg/s320/DSCN0781.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625360524522904162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGz2CRSqW2HZbB4_LVdWSRH577U1qWyjFSvS0QbFSIj-JyzeoZD8OpG00BihPIPl8Po4nBEI0_HFUkYG_7oje3OI2qLHAZXW_Jo-7tvfyaTYCTY91g6jyMJXD19CNKDIZOwnsZB5rahXo/s1600/DSCN0764.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGz2CRSqW2HZbB4_LVdWSRH577U1qWyjFSvS0QbFSIj-JyzeoZD8OpG00BihPIPl8Po4nBEI0_HFUkYG_7oje3OI2qLHAZXW_Jo-7tvfyaTYCTY91g6jyMJXD19CNKDIZOwnsZB5rahXo/s320/DSCN0764.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625360515802180626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRUYIdKKebO4jQsw43PF1JUEXoXKDy9Ml_v5_JQnpnqB-bds7De29NEUA6Om54qLiVn-INgXtVg90xq_pdNsg_fUp6PQXhI568Xf3OxIQORInJ_u1Rom4CAtBjKlXFF6eFoEr_19Mkxw/s1600/DSCN0763.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRUYIdKKebO4jQsw43PF1JUEXoXKDy9Ml_v5_JQnpnqB-bds7De29NEUA6Om54qLiVn-INgXtVg90xq_pdNsg_fUp6PQXhI568Xf3OxIQORInJ_u1Rom4CAtBjKlXFF6eFoEr_19Mkxw/s320/DSCN0763.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625360510543596514" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDV06T1fNRUb8D3t1ow0kX-znBozOAjRRLTr_uhm4qE6mq-s7lMZRl4ZCGCFo19ApphajBKYhAXHn43kNdNnjb8PmvT04OrnrWtCjX2EL4fnBskIGcdH5e9lTBRQfza6iC18BbLNJK98/s1600/Family+Photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDV06T1fNRUb8D3t1ow0kX-znBozOAjRRLTr_uhm4qE6mq-s7lMZRl4ZCGCFo19ApphajBKYhAXHn43kNdNnjb8PmvT04OrnrWtCjX2EL4fnBskIGcdH5e9lTBRQfza6iC18BbLNJK98/s320/Family+Photo.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625360507535508098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ2VuPUXpQpASGTN4bVkU4LP9XXIXceOh-yD3fZX1BKTxhpZUoRUlI3fkP4M6Jpdi9Qf8qV9GfjONHTZtnERr3IsYhtH_JH5UxzyPQNScwBX73MkUn0kReM25BHsjwZsyRzfLDhVFSi7M/s1600/DSCN0749.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ2VuPUXpQpASGTN4bVkU4LP9XXIXceOh-yD3fZX1BKTxhpZUoRUlI3fkP4M6Jpdi9Qf8qV9GfjONHTZtnERr3IsYhtH_JH5UxzyPQNScwBX73MkUn0kReM25BHsjwZsyRzfLDhVFSi7M/s320/DSCN0749.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625360496282933410" /></a><br />This by far has been one of the craziest years, but we are so blessed with an adorable, funny, energetic little boy. We celebrated Andrew's 2nd birthday on Saturday, June 4th. We were so lucky, because cousins Reganne and Zoe were able to join us for his party. Of course his two best buddies: Trenton and Gabe were there too! What a great time was had. Since Andrew is addicted to three things right now; Trains, Little Einsteins and Mickey Mouse, we had a Train Party! So much fun!The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-22752430824579440872011-03-09T07:06:00.000-08:002011-03-09T07:11:58.545-08:00Snow!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCraJjzcp97qk5gZo4KErSK2Ay9_mQLrXUtbtnZSBNA7V5VrbQsD9vvKGqCKPPkXb3fW54CLcJPLPYlRGY_dVKe_U6tdyzPNUzuAS83QXcA7YANLzOxixG8rOJyob2ZG5qpBHQD3WUOiQ/s1600/DSCN0418.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCraJjzcp97qk5gZo4KErSK2Ay9_mQLrXUtbtnZSBNA7V5VrbQsD9vvKGqCKPPkXb3fW54CLcJPLPYlRGY_dVKe_U6tdyzPNUzuAS83QXcA7YANLzOxixG8rOJyob2ZG5qpBHQD3WUOiQ/s320/DSCN0418.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582098086434477602" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLa1pMMi5bOXYNinUdGwqav70vLGi-B3wH8xkT9OQcc-Z8XOdcYdZkkyT3P8MLOcz-rXBeMadcJ68N5yLTuhjajE8ZwtzqN4GCZbcf_m-tXCs24NIoc7271Va3r38BzcNMSIdMiTQSuc/s1600/DSCN0416.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLa1pMMi5bOXYNinUdGwqav70vLGi-B3wH8xkT9OQcc-Z8XOdcYdZkkyT3P8MLOcz-rXBeMadcJ68N5yLTuhjajE8ZwtzqN4GCZbcf_m-tXCs24NIoc7271Va3r38BzcNMSIdMiTQSuc/s320/DSCN0416.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582098080129834178" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQulDUMxucDSldTVo8GG1XBMyE_PQhpAb6YmsTvFakfLZ1P4lNIs7KKI7EUkHfm24_KuEgsE-2KzXc9VKRKtLbnc5v5nKlHIxvofBFZuIezz89fycUttugrU8oREzJCohuIn_5aMQZuYw/s1600/DSCN0408.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQulDUMxucDSldTVo8GG1XBMyE_PQhpAb6YmsTvFakfLZ1P4lNIs7KKI7EUkHfm24_KuEgsE-2KzXc9VKRKtLbnc5v5nKlHIxvofBFZuIezz89fycUttugrU8oREzJCohuIn_5aMQZuYw/s320/DSCN0408.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582098068939034802" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSA2FbkigdY6gVDo6rFak2S3-CPJYk-r6o_7LhjZEWz30DtWC-tyzd9OaJYAfMl7NFhW6yNlLxI-OPVWu6IIwHja0hOgv_mXMQ2CA4cXN4S5dIcGSfmVz_Hdrit5do8_Hfk1H8VYhyphenhyphenrjw/s1600/DSCN0397.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSA2FbkigdY6gVDo6rFak2S3-CPJYk-r6o_7LhjZEWz30DtWC-tyzd9OaJYAfMl7NFhW6yNlLxI-OPVWu6IIwHja0hOgv_mXMQ2CA4cXN4S5dIcGSfmVz_Hdrit5do8_Hfk1H8VYhyphenhyphenrjw/s320/DSCN0397.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582098067296347730" /></a><br />We had a beautiful snowfall recently! :-) Andrew was bundled all up and seemed to really enjoy walking through the snow!The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931060867585854977.post-45392070597938987782011-01-18T21:42:00.001-08:002011-01-18T21:42:54.809-08:00ONE CRAZY WEEK!It’s been a tough couple of weeks for the Swires’ Family. For those of you interested, here is the “Reader’s Digest” version…<br />Thurs: 1/6 Andrew is wheezy and coughing so off to doctor for breathing treatment.<br />Fri: 1/7 Andrew is wheezy and grunts so another breathing treatment at doctors.<br />Sun: 1/9 Andrew is wheezy and coughing to the point of throwing up and not responding to his inhaler so off to doctor for breathing treatment and a dose of steroids...<br />Mon: 1/10 Andrew isn't doing well so check in with doctor for breathing treatment (he didn't get better) and dose of steroid. The doctor decided Andrew needed to be taken to the hospital right away.Tears were shed by mommy on the drive to the hospital. After checking in we had to get a chest x-ray, and then get him to his room on the pediatric floor for blood tests and an oral swab. It was determined that he had RSV. The good news was that he was getting enough oxygen, just working way too hard! So they started the regimen of breathing treatments every 2 hours. Kori and Tim dropped by to visit and then Fawnia came to watch the Ducks game with me, because I really wanted Greg to be able to watch the game on a big screen with his good friend Tom! Our minister also dropped in to say a prayer with us. Greg and I spent the night in the hospital.<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOF57QqRdfQs4rf2oZy2PdOSGYzb6qbEE5dzJLBhyGqfEMigpe8PiMm92PkIileYcrwa6ahk-G49FJgNjmoNTK7vpRL-RVOciGeiDG_QBjxKepX06p7WEpi9P1VbTSzAOqqTyOyW4uvwQ/s1600/0111111959.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOF57QqRdfQs4rf2oZy2PdOSGYzb6qbEE5dzJLBhyGqfEMigpe8PiMm92PkIileYcrwa6ahk-G49FJgNjmoNTK7vpRL-RVOciGeiDG_QBjxKepX06p7WEpi9P1VbTSzAOqqTyOyW4uvwQ/s200/0111111959.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563762667298486578" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidt8n_DZ8YsHjV3BkcyGJ7wd1jFWXtL1PSMgRPY9Dq7OgjFt07B28g6fSCBdLvH0GWfE7XwQrRKJ7Xs8KMEoovvDmy19GDOwP-j9NSrU6tDOr5s_vQK1eskQlB-1sUuZYSyVYeQa84_eo/s1600/0111111958.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidt8n_DZ8YsHjV3BkcyGJ7wd1jFWXtL1PSMgRPY9Dq7OgjFt07B28g6fSCBdLvH0GWfE7XwQrRKJ7Xs8KMEoovvDmy19GDOwP-j9NSrU6tDOr5s_vQK1eskQlB-1sUuZYSyVYeQa84_eo/s200/0111111958.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563762661504600274" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjViV-XutiGX-GSwSlA2JeQEUJIdq4oQrOTvUnXzyzDbMbbpDM4mSTk6bluaQnrILmkFHZTSteaxcUeMsUigJSzGGRVafgPr4BSsjGNKf40sdjw1wwecbpS6aYgN9i4pd6MwhqwRS-hJEQ/s1600/0111111958a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjViV-XutiGX-GSwSlA2JeQEUJIdq4oQrOTvUnXzyzDbMbbpDM4mSTk6bluaQnrILmkFHZTSteaxcUeMsUigJSzGGRVafgPr4BSsjGNKf40sdjw1wwecbpS6aYgN9i4pd6MwhqwRS-hJEQ/s200/0111111958a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563762658537737378" /></a><br /><br />Tues: 1/11 The nurse was so happy that Andrew didn’t need oxygen all night, but the doctor didn’t have such good news. He was concerned that Andrew wasn’t making enough progress, so we needed to up his breathing treatment medication to Epinephrine and give him more steroids. He also wasn’t taking in enough fluids (and hadn’t since Thurs) so an IV was needed. This was the hardest thing, because as they held him down and got the IV into his hand, his vein collapsed. So they had to use his other hand. He had also developed a fever. Thankfully, by Tuesday evening he was showing significant improvement! Breathing treatments only as needed! Kori visited and Rex visited and then Mojdeh spent the whole day with Kaye and stayed that evening too! It was such a blessing!<br />Wed: 1/12 The doctor was happy that Andrew had no need for breathing treatments Tuesday night and he was doing much better, actually playing with cars! He continued to improve and we were discharged from the hospital Wednesday afternoon!<br /> God is good and we are so grateful for all of the wonderful thoughts and prayers! Andrew is doing well and enjoying being himself and having WAY TOO MUCH ENERGY!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFbrIOxKB12akdFANUKts9VeINq9ohl86TBzmIsZ4cfkIo51RxI8emeB1WlAcc37MB_0GV0o5hbkIS3_OgXEK-Vz3J6uZiHBgscC1vQ589W6AWihQlIjF9NE97QOhHH5MBqFee0aR5QU/s1600/0112111154.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFbrIOxKB12akdFANUKts9VeINq9ohl86TBzmIsZ4cfkIo51RxI8emeB1WlAcc37MB_0GV0o5hbkIS3_OgXEK-Vz3J6uZiHBgscC1vQ589W6AWihQlIjF9NE97QOhHH5MBqFee0aR5QU/s320/0112111154.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563762915125158034" /></a><br />As you can tell he was excited to be heading home...<br />(I didn't bring a camera, but took a pics few from my phone)The Swireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12244105041497982221noreply@blogger.com2