looong week :(

It's been so long since I last blogged, but this past week and a half has been SOO hectic. First off, last Tuesday the 28th of August, Drew was hit in practice and went helmet to helmet with an defensive line player. He ended up getting a concussion, and it was a pretty severe one. The next day, Wednesday, he had a fever of 104* and was throwing up. We knew something was wrong because concussions aren't accompanied by fevers. Turns out, he now also has the flu! So we were dealing with a concussion and the flu and all the great things that comes along with that (yuck!). Sooooooo he missed the first home game which was a bummer because all the family came down to watch but it worked out good because on Sunday he was taken to the emergency room because his fever still hadn't broken and he was now experiencing night sweats and a horrible cough. At the emergency room, after about 4 1/2 hours, they told us he has pneumonia. Wow. I couldn't believe it. So we have been drugging him up on antibiotics and just trying to get him healed up and back on the field as soon as possible.

It has been KILLING me to see him suffering so much and so hurt that he hasn't been able to do what he loves, playing football. He will miss the second game also, which is this weekend but we are shooting for the goal of getting him back on the field by next weekend!! I am just so thankful for our families that have helped get us through this. On a positive note, I started my new job today and will begin formal training tomorrow! I am excited and I think this will be a great change for both of us! We will see how it goes in the next few days! Hopefully I can catch on quickly :)

Surprise!!

Soo...Drew's been busy with football camp since the beginning of August. He has recently spent the last few days at an army base south of Tucson called Fort Huachuca. There has been a lot going on in our lives lately and I have been super stressed and my emotions have been out of control. I am really missing my family and friends but there is no way I can afford the plane ticket or the time off of work to go home.. SOOO this morning I called my mom and we were talking and I just found myself crying. I have been so lonely and so stressed and it all just kind of came to a head. My mom told me she'd call me right back and when she did, she told me she was leaving Monroe to come see me!! :) I have the best mom in the world. She had already packed her bags and was on her way. I have the next few days off of work so we will be able to spend some much needed time together! I can't wait. I am soo happy. This is just what I need. Drew also gets home from out-of-town camp tomorrow (but it will continue for the month of August). I cant wait to see him :)

I will post pictures of my mom's visit later!

CALIFORNIA TRIP!!

Before Fall Camp started for Drew, we went with my family to Huntington Beach, CA and enjoyed a family vacation! We had a blast! We went to the beach, to an Angels game, mini golfing, shopping, and celebrated Toni's 20th birthday. It was so much fun to get away from Arizona and spend some time with family. Drew had so much fun boogie boarding for his FIRST time ever!! He picked it up really quickly and we could barely get him and my dad out of the water to leave. They tore it up and loved every minute of it.

It was great to see Sydney because she is now living/working in Dallas, Texas and I don't get to see her hardly at all. Last time I saw her was Christmas :( I am hoping to make a trip to Dallas and see her new place before she gets a new job and moves again!

I will be posting pictures tomorrow ;) I haven't imported them to my computer and its too late now (or i'm lazy...either one!).

Fall Camp

Since the 1st of August, Drew has been in Fall camp for football. That means being gone from 8:30 am until 10 pm or later!! It's suchhh long days and I get so lonely :( I work until 3 but then I get home and have NOTHING to do..This camp lasts all of August and then on September 1st, it's the first football game.. So needless to say we are back in the thick of things. I am excited for the season and probably even more excited that its his last season. It has been fun but it definitely has not been easy. I miss my family/friends in Utah and I know Drew does too. Luckily we have made some friends down here so that has eased the loneliness a bit :)

BACK AT IT!

Sooo here's my umpteenth attempt at blogging. This time I really AM going to keep with it. There is so much going on in our lives down here in Arizona and its good to blog about it and keep some sort of record at least. I am still a newby and trying to figure everything out but I think I am getting the hang of it. In the meantime, my blog may be looking wimpy.