What the...?

This weekend Paden had a little mishap. We actually have no idea what happened, but Friday morning he woke up and would not walk on his left leg. He crawled around everywhere. After a few hours of this, I (being such a cold-hearted mom) told him to quit playing and start walking or no treats for him all day. He tried to stand up and wouldn't put any weight on that left leg. So I thought I would put an ace bandage on him and tell him that he was fixed and he could walk on it again. He thought that was pretty neat, but went to walk and still couldn't put any weight on it.

Now I knew there was really something wrong. So I finally decided to call the doctor and see what they thought. When we got there, my doctor wasn't in so we saw another one and he screamed the entire time because he didn't know her. She had a very hard time examining him and couldn't find anything wrong. When she left and I put him down he started to limp on it again so I grabbed her and told her to watch us as we walked out of the office. When she finally saw him walk she put a splint on him and told us if he wasn't better the next day to get an X-ray.

We decided not to get him an X-ray the next day because he wasn't in excruciating pain, he was just hobbling around. As the days have gone on, he has started to progressively walk better, but he still limps. It doesn't seem to bother him too much, he still likes to try to run around, but we still have no idea what the heck it was! We are hoping that he pulled a muscle or something like that, but what do we know!!!

"O Stone"

Paden calls Yellowstone, "O Stone" so it kind of stuck. Here are pictures with our recent trip to Yellowstone...

Macie on Fishing Bridge

Over looking the Tetons at Jenny Lake

Sweet Little Sarah!

One of my favorite parts of the trip is visiting the Tetons, they are so majestic and beautiful. It was quite cloudy and stormy this day and we didn't get to see the tops of many of them, but I still loved it!

Ben & Paden in front of Gibbon River Falls. This one always freaks me out because of how close to the edge you actually are. I finally had to get back in the car or I was going to have a coronary watching the kids look at these falls.

While waiting for Old Faithful to go off, Ben gave Macie instructions over the walkie talkie (in her right hand). She was quite a ways away from us and I am quite sure that there were people wondering what the heck she was doing...In this picture she is being asked to raise both of her hands way up high.

and touch her toes...

and hop around on one foot!

Paden's favorite part of the trip was seeing the "O Stone" bus! He even got a toy one as a souvenir!

Yellowstone Lake from Fishing Bridge

Paden & Zach checking out some cool hot springs at West Thumb.

West Thumb black abyss hot spring.

Macie is working hard to finish up her Junior Ranger

The Ranger is interviewing Macie about all that she learned!

Macie gets a cool badge for all of her hard work with the Junior Ranger Program. She really learned a lot while she was working on this pack. She learned that Yellowstone is actually inside of a huge volcano and that there are lots of animals in the park to see!

Here is Macie hamming it up for the camera in front of Gibbon River Falls

Bob, Judy, & Macie over looking Mammoth Hot Springs

Paden is quite disgusted with Mammoth Hot Springs...He is not easily impressed!

Paden is being a Mountain Lion, this is the only wildlife we really saw!

Our cute family at Yellowstone's Grand Canyon!

Two Little Cuties!

I needed to get some updated photos of my two favorite red heads so I decided to do a little photo shoot...

Macie is almost 5 years old and all girl!

Paden is 3 years old and quite the handful!

Under Construction!

This summer's funds have been put towards a new deck. Our old one was just two cement slabs that were totally uneven. One of our favorite things is to just kick it outside and we weren't doing it at all with the weak patio we had. So Ben decided he needed a project and this would be a fun one!

Paden loves helping his daddy with the deck. You will often seen him out there with a hammer, nails, screw driver, or some other tool in his hand tinkering with the wood.

Just happy to help!

It's looking good. Not much longer before it is done. Stay tuned for the finished project and hopefully we will be having a BBQ to break it in really soon!

5 Things I love!!

Alright, I got tagged to do this and I am kind of excited, because I haven't ever done this before so bear with me...




1. My children. Although this should be two and a half of my things that I love, I will bunch it together. My two little red heads are so cute and definately spunky. They are always throwing a fast ball at me and I am really trying to keep up, but I can't imagine life without them!



2. Ben. o.k. this one is probably a given, but I have to put it in there. Ben and I really have a good thing going and we work so well. We don't really fight too much just jab each other with cheap shots every now and then and get it out of our system. We really have a lot in common and I really enjoy spending my time with him!



3. Running. That is right, running. If you would have asked me two years ago I would have NEVER put this under things I love, but after getting in shape and being able to run, I found it quite addicting. I guess I don't love running as much as I love the way I feel after I run. What a rush!



4. Eating. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love a good treat! Some of my favorites include Cheesecake, Chips and Salsa, Blizzards, and pretty much anything else that is sitting in front of me at the time.



5. Traveling. Alright, let's be more specific...traveling to Disneyland. It truly is the happiest place on earth. I thought I would outgrow this Disney fetish of mine, but it seems to me it keeps on getting more and more fun! I love to go with my family and now that we have kids, it is like a whole new Disneyland has opened up and I enjoy it just as much as the old thrilling Disneyland that I was used to! Who wouldn't love a coke, bag of popcorn, and good parade?

Now it is your turn. Tag you're it...Jen, Jodi, Emily and Janelle!

Bee's Game

Macie is Enjoying the Game!

Paden spent the entire game looking for Bumble and eating "ochos".

Every year the entire Chamberlain family goes to a Bee's game on a night when the are doing fireworks. We watch the game, eat lots of treats, and then watch an awesome fireworks show! We had a good time this year as usual, thanks for inviting us Gummy!

Can't Make Up My Mind

So anyone who has visited my blog before today will notice there is something different. I am one of the most indecisive people on this earth!! I decided to change my blog design. Who knows how long I will have it before I change my mind again, but enjoy the new look!!