Barnards Dec 2015

Happy HalloThanksmas!! Here is a quick picture history of our lives for the last 3 months. We've all been super busy with everything we do. April started full time work as a substitute in a special ed preschool classroom. It was a big change for our family. Blake and the kids adjusted to the craziness very well. The school  liked April and the job she was doing, so they invited her to come back to a brand new classroom in January. It will be a 1/2 time position. We hope you are all doing well!!

Happy Halloween from Little Red Riding Hood, Purple Halloween Girl, Nerdy Blake, Dr. Barnard, and Dorothy

Thanksgiving in Houston with Blake's brother. We went to Galveston and spent a few minutes on the beach. It was so warm!!

This little beauty turned 10. She got a new bed set and will paint her room to match over Christmas.

Our traditional Christmas Eve dinner with our new dresses. Blake's Sister Liesa and two boys joined us this year for Christmas.

We love you all and wish you a Happy New Year!!

Saldivars October 2015

Just some quick pictures of our fall....

Cascade Springs in September

Cathedral Gorge with the family. I didn't do as much hiking as I was hoping,

 but at least I had a good excuse. 

    

Our newest member of the family, James Nelson Saldivar. He was born Oct 9th at 12:17am. He was 19 1/2 inches long and 6 lbs 2 oz. I had quite the experience delivering him. He was a footling breeched baby probably my entire pregnancy. We were planning on physically flipping him on Oct 19th if he didn't flip himself. (I found out later that I have a heart shaped uterus which is why he couldn't flip) There was a 50% chance of it actually working. If it did work, the doctor would break my water and I would stay in the hospital until I started labor. If it didn't work then I would just do a c-section.
On the 8th, I felt perfectly normal all day. I even called mom to tell her the plan for the 19th. About two hours later, my water broke unexpectedly. I didn't have any contractions until about an hour after it broke, weird right? I was actually having a contraction as they put the epidural in and I felt everything go numb. It was a great relief, but I soon panicked because then I felt paralyzed. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't move my legs, feet or even toes. It was a scary feeling. On top of that  I was being prepped for a c-section and I was afraid of what that would be like.
Needless to say, I made it out alive and both James and I are doing well. It is hard to not be able to do anything. I can do it, but I am not supposed to. They say don't lift anything more than a baby. Today I had to go to the doctors and I was by myself so I figured I would just carry James in the carseat out to the car. I did that just fine, however now my 8 inch cut hurts and there isn't much I can do but just sit on the couch the rest of the night. I learned my lesson. Just because I can, doesn't mean I should.  I hope I heal quickly. I can already bend over and pick something up, get in and out of bed with no pain, lay on both sides at night, and can move around pretty easily. Now I just need to get strength back in my legs, bring down the swelling in my giant swollen feet, and wait for my incision to heal all the way, especially on the inside. Wish me luck!
I hope everyone is doing well. Love you all!

Original Ackermanns October 2015

     I  haven't written since April so this is going to be crazy!

 Tyler was so excited...he actually made a point.  He kicked a goal in Special Olympics.

Tyler has taken up cooking.  He makes cobblers, cookies, blueberry muffins, etc.

 In Special Needs Mutual, Tyler was able to dance, be Shrek in their play, and lead the music.

 This is the beginning of our new fence that Gerhard built along our driveway.

 Do you know your aunts and uncles?

 Blueberry pancakes for breakfast at Redman Campground near Brighton.

Hiking with grandpa around Silver Lake by Brighton

 During a cloudburst, our basement stairwell flooded.  This was how high it went up the door...8".  We got water in the basement and ended up ripping out some of the old carpet and pad.  What a mess.

Tuacahn in St. George.  We saw the Disney special When You Wish.

 In St. George, uncle Bill let Tyler drive the four wheeler...Scarry!

Bret and Andrew at Honeycomb rock by Enterprise, Utah.  We had a picnic there.

Tyler climbing in Cathedral Gorge in Nevada.  It was part of our day-trip out of Enterprise.

 Diana's dad had this stagecoach in his barn at Enterprise.  Of course we had to get in it.

 The girls at Kara's baby shower in our backyard.

 James, the newest member of our family, in Kara's arms.

 James Nelson Saldivar...cute isn't he.

Gerhard's fence when it was done.  Check it out.

Going on a hayride to get pumpkins at Day's Farm in Layton, Utah.

Well, this has been a little of what we have been doing this summer.  Tyler accidentally deleted the rest of the pictures we wanted to show from his Camp Kostopolus trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and his scout camp to Smith & Morehouse where he caught fish and fell off his horse.  He was pretty sore for a while.

More Pics

Busy time of year.  Thanks to all the helpers and grandma for the fruit delivery.

September - Travis & Diana

 Not much to report about over the last few months.  Everyone is doing well.  Just thought I'd send some pictures to highlight some of the things we've been up to.

Aurie got to go to the Heber Valley Camp this year.  This is her going down the zipline.  Travis was able to spend some time up there as well.  She had a great time.

Fundraiser for the Christian Refugees from ISIS.  Raised $195.00

Trip to Southern Utah.  Ian caught a lizard.

At the old courthouse in Pioche, NV.  Sophie, Diana, & Cozette joining the jury.

At Cathedral Gorge State Park.  Bret, Falisha, & Andrew

Luke and Ian at Cathedral Gorge

We got to take home some pumpkins in Grandpa Wilson's field that was right next to the cabin that we all stayed in.

At Honeycomb Rocks near Enterprise. 

Barnards Sep 2015

It's been a few months, so rather than bore everyone with too many details, I will share just a couple of things for each of us. I know Grandma loves pictures, so hopefully she'll enjoy the plethora of photos!

This Summer we spent a week in Colorado for a Barnard Family Reunion. We stayed at the Jellystone park by Colorado Springs. Thanks to Shannon for introducing us to JellyStone.

Blake: Blake has had a great bike season. Between May and Sep, he participated in 3 50 mile races, one 70 mile race, where he placed 7th, and one 35 mile benefit ride. 

April: This school year I signed up to be a substitute teacher at the schools. I have had a few jobs so far and am really enjoying being in the classroom again. I joined Blake on the 35 mile benefit ride.  It took all I had to make it, but I did it.

Emisha: Emisha turned 15 and started 10th grade. She has seminary, choir, orchestra, honors biology, and honors Literature. She still works at Orange Leaf on Saturdays. She's very busy but loves doing everything. Her big choir concert is coming up this week. She is in a small ensemble singing a barbershop style "Yesterday" by the Beatles.

Abby: Abby is now in 8th grade and is Queen of the school. She is the cutest cheerleader Ever! She is also on yearbook staff this year and has loved every assignment requiring a photo. She bought an ipod touch off of a friend and loves completing yearbook assignments on friends and unsuspecting middle schoolers.

Matthew: Matthew turned 12 this summer and received the Priesthood. We are so proud of him. He was able to attend his first youth baptisms for the dead session. I snuck in while he was being confirmed. He had the biggest grin on his face. Afterwards,  he said that during the baptisms, his smile kept getting bigger and bigger. During the summer he took a pottery class. His teacher entered one of his bowls into the state fair where it won a 2nd place ribbon.

 Haley: Haley is in 4th grade. Her teacher is Mrs. Green and she loves her. Haley and I get to spend 1 1/2 hours together each morning while everyone else is at school. Haley is doing great on piano and started gymnastics this summer. She is already in the 2nd class.





We have two new additions to our family:

Meet Zoe

 Meet Max

We love you all and hope all is well!