Zollinger Sweat Glands

I just read the greatest story of sweat by my dear sister Carla. This is a must read, if you need a good laugh. The sad thing is, it could probably be said of anyone in my family!

"A friend of mine came to me a couple weeks ago asking me to take part in a study for her master’s thesis. I don’t really understand what it was really about…but it has something to do with sweat. She said she had “heard” (from an anonymous source) that I sweat quite a bit and that she needed sweaters for her study.I replied that really, anyone I’ve ever hiked with could have told her I sweat quite a bit….so it could be many people…but that I would be happy to help her out. I also told her that if she felt like being grateful she could say a little prayer and thank my Grandmother Zollinger for the sweaty pig gene…because, heaven knows, I haven’t thanked her a whole lot.

Anyway, I went in Saturday for the study. She ran a bunch of little tests, had me fill out some paperwork and then asked me to enter a room where the temperature was kept at over 90 degrees. I was then asked to sit on a stationary bicycle and peddle away. She needed me to bike for 30 minutes after I came to a full sweat.

So, I got busy and about 5 minutes later she came in very impressed that I had almost reach a full sweat…one minute later, she said I was the fastest sweater, girl or guy, that had done the study so far. I smiled proudly and began the actual 30 minute ride.

At about 20 minutes she came in and complimented me on my “bubble sweat” which beaded up along my arms…she said only one other subject had had bubble sweat, she was very impressed again and I was just glad to be appreciated for my inborn skills.

When I was finally done, she started taking tests and gathering data. She had taped little pads to my arms and mentioned that not many people had been able to fill the pads with sweat….me?? Well, when she lifted the pad…a little river of sweat escaped….because the pad couldn’t hold all of it.

She then confirmed I was officially the sweatiest person she had ever met….how great is that?I’m very proud of my verified exceptionalism. I’ve decided to embrace my healthy sweat glands. After years of just thinking I sweat more than everyone else….I now know and knowing feels good…. It’s always good to be the best…but right now…aren’t you happy…in this case…to hand the title right over to me? "

Fancy Tea Party

Auntie Carla set up a fancy tea party for all the grandkids. Uncle Garrett had made swords for the boys (our Princes) and wands for the girls (our Princesses). Everyone had a lot of fun.

The girls win for the photogenic pictures. Here is a picture of all our cute

princesses.

Some of the boys were more interested in eating than smiling for my pictures. But they were cute princes anyway.

Nathan's Blessing

I love having a little boy! I love blue!
We blessed our little Nathan this last weekend. I love listening to David when he blesses our children. It is a wonderful experience for me each time. I also love seeing the my Dad, brothers, and uncles in the circle, being a part of the blessing. It is a symbol of the support we have and our children will have while they grow up. Uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandparents are all a huge part of raising children.
Here are some pictures from the blessing. I didn't get a good shot of Nathan in his blessing suit that my Mom made. He looked so cute. So, I'll have to torture him another time for some better pictures.


Our girls holding Nathan. They love him!

Grandma-Nana

David and I holding a "I am so sick of pictures!" Nathan.

Grandpa and Grandma Z.

Grandpa Z won for the most photogenic shot with Nathan, isn't he a cute Grandpa?

He is here!

We are so excited to announce the arrival of our son, Nathan David! He was born March 7th, 7 lbs 3 oz, and 19 1/2 inches long. Here are some pictures of us at the hospital and when we arrived home. Our girls think he is so cute, and cannot keep their little hands off of him...which is making me paranoid because they've got colds.

Rachel holding her baby brother. Out of all the girls, Rachel thinks our baby is the greatest in the world.

Katie was scared at the hospital, but she and I took a turn holding him.

Rachel being very excited. David has been doing the girls hair for the last week. He does a pretty good job while I'm gone!

David holding his first son.

Cute picture of Nathan at home.

Sarah couldn't go to the hospital because she has been pretty sick. Now that we have him home, she thinks he is neat every once in a while to look at...but not to touch. This is as close as we could get them together in a picture. Welcome to our family little guy!

Love Sack and Chicken Hips

We have had our love sack for about three years, and have never gotten it stuffed. Well, for our Valentine's Day, we got our love sack filled. The girls love it! It is the new favorite toy that they jump on, wrestle on, and get thrown on. We were very excited today.

We made Valentine cookies yesterday. Daddy got the big one, and we made little ones for everyone else. I made it the whole time without snitching the icing or the cookie dough...it was no fun, but should be done once to let yourself know you have the willpower.

I was tickling Rachel's back the other day, and she said, "Stop Mom! You're giving me chicken hips!" I said, "Rachel, what are chicken hips?" She showed me her arm, and said, "Look, chicken hips!" I laughed and said, "Rachel, those are called goose bumps!" I still have no idea where she got the word chicken hips.

Tagged

I have never done one of these, but here it goes.


Here are the rules:
Post rules on blog
Answer the six 8 items
Let each person know by leaving them a comment


8 Favorite TV Shows (I'm going to change this to the last eight books I've read...I don't watch TV)
1. Joan of Arc, A biography
2. The Goose Girl
3. These Is My Words
4. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
5. Sarah's Quilt
6. Mr. Darcy's Daughters
7. Fire in the Bones
8. The Ladies Auxiliary

8 Things I did Yesterday
1. Exercised (this is getting harder to accomplish each day)
2. Wiped a lot of noses (we are all still sick)
3. Made a Valentine Family Home Evening lesson
4. Helped my Mom with a quilt for Steph
5. Listened to my Dad play the harmonica for the FHE talent...it was really good
6. Played "Red Light - Green Light" with the family
7. Made myself a smoothie before going to bed
8. Played "Guess Who" with Katie and Rachel


8 Things I Look Forward To:
1. David coming home from work
2. Family get togethers
3. Date night
4. All of my family feeling healthy again...its been a long three weeks
5. Conference
6. A home of my own
7. Having our fourth child
8. My sister coming home from her mission in Australia


8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Cafe Rio
2. The Olive Garden
3. Pizza Plus
4. Village Inn
5. The Blue Bird
6. Kate's Kitchen
7. Subway
8. Quiznos

8 Things I Wish For:
1. A closer commute for David
2. Enough money to pay for a home with cash...I hate debt
3. Our children to know who they are and can stand up for what they believe in
4. Leaders of our country that stand for values I believe in
5. People I love living closer
6. Spring to come
7. Taking a ballroom dance class again
8. A ride in a hot air balloon

8 People I Tagged:
1. Anybody
2. Everybody
3. Nobody
4. Somebody
5. Anyone
6. Everyone
7. Someone
8. If you want to, go ahead, I tag you.

New Looks

Well, I got really tired of my blog, and couldn't figure out where everyone was getting such cute backgrounds for their blogs, but thanks to my all-knowing-sister-in-law Jenn, she helped me tweak my blog. I like the change.

The girls have their own look lately. I made them some skirts for Christmas, and they wear them everyday. The shirts they choose to wear with the skirts may clash...but over here, they are the most beautiful girls in the world. If they're aren't forced to wear school clothes...or church clothes, they are wearing the skirts.

The last couple months of pregnancy can be pretty frustrating, and long...so this is how I keep busy. Along with the skirts, I made these red Christmas dresses. I had enough leftover fabric to make Sarah a skirt...that she hates and refuses to wear.

Then, our latest project was inspired by my sister Melanie. We had some leftover blue and green fabric from my cousin Cami's wedding. Melanie made her little girl Brooke a blue dress, and I thought it looked cute, so Mom and I made Rachel and Katie the same blue dress. Then we had enough of the green fabric to make Sarah a little dress. Well, we didn't stop there, and Joseph and Jenn's little girl Emmy got a green dress also. That way all the little girl cousins have this same dress. Tune in later for the photo shoot.