We can never own a goat.

So Jeremy makes these crazy sounds to see Madilynn's reaction. Well he made a sound like a goat and this is what we got.

I felt so bad for her. She totally freaked out.

So this is what happens when Dad feeds me.....!

I guess Pepper will never go hungry. He loves the baby food just as much as she does.

My first little pony

I have to say, I haven't seen too many people be able to put their 7 month olds hair into a pony. And I love the cute little headbands with the flowers and such, but when you have a head full of hair, it just doesn't work. I love it because she already does the smoochy lips.

SADS Awareness Month

So our friends the Miller's have this syndrome in there family. And so I want to show my support and post this information to get the word out like Melissa says, "It could save someones life".

So if you can repost this on your blog to get the word out. Thank You.

Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS)

Here are some eye grabbing facts to help you along...

• Each year in the United States, 400,000 Americans die suddenly and
unexpectedly due to cardiac arrhythmia's. 3,976 of them are young
people under age 35

• Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is 3 times more common than childhood
leukemia (ALL) in the US and occurs 1/3 as often as cystic fibrosis and
twice as often as PKU (an infant protein deficiency which causes
mental retardation)

• SADS occur in about 240 people per 100,000, with 20 having LQTS,
20 having ARVD and 200 with HCM

• 1 in 200,000 high school athletes in the US will die suddenly, most
without any prior symptoms

Hundreds of children and young adults die each year in the United States due to Long QT Syndrome.
Any young person who has experienced unexplained fainting should be tested.
It is extremely important that all family members be tested for these conditions once one family member is identified as having the condition.
SADS’ Mission: To save the lives and support the families of children & young adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities.
Long QT Syndrome
(LQTS)
What is Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)?
1. LQTS is a disturbance of the heart's electrical system, causing an abnormality of the heartbeat, or rhythm of the heart.
2. Because of this abnormality, affected people are vulnerable to sudden fainting (syncope) and even death.
3. Unfortunately, many times the cause of the syncope is overlooked and the events are called simple fainting spells or seizures.
4. Most often, these events occur during physical exertion or emotional stress. In some they occur during sleep.
5. Fortunately, most of these deaths are preventable if the condition is recognized and treated.
What are the Symptoms?
♥ Fainting episodes (syncope) during or immediately after physical activity
♥ Fainting as a result of emotional excitement/distress/startle
♥ Family history of unexplained death below age 40
How is it Diagnosed?
The diagnosis is made from an ECG that has been read by a cardiologist, not a computer. Usually a series of ECGs will enable your doctor to diagnose LQTS. In some cases, an exercise ECG or event monitor will clarify the diagnosis. Finally,a diagnostic genetic test is now available and is extremely useful for diagnosis and treatment.
How Is It Treated?
Treatment is very effective in the vast majority of patients. Medications called beta-blockers are effective in about 90% of patients. In the remaining cases, a pacemaker or automatic defibrillator is used.
A child should be seen by a doctor if she/he has:
• Family history of unexpected, unexplained sudden death in a young person
• Fainting (syncope) or seizure during exercise, excitement or startle
• Consistent or unusual chest pain and/or shortness of breath during exercise

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For more information contact...

Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation
508 East South Temple Suite 20
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
800-STOP SAD or 801-531-0937
Fax: 801-531-0945
www.sads.org

How can you tell if their Canadian?

So the other day, my brother was taking my nieces school shopping. Well my oldest niece was looking really hard at the back of one of her earring tags that they had just purchased. So she asked my brother, Tyler, "how can you tell if people are from Canada?" Tyler said, "well I am not quite sure because they look like you and I, why do you ask?" Well then the funny part comes, Taryn said "well then how do they charge them a different price?" So because you all know how on the back of books and so forth, it says the Canada price and the USA price. I thought it was really funny.....I am sure she will love that I posted this.

Nutts Boating with the Hancocks

Monday the 18th, we took our friends Nisa and Colby out boating. This is Colby attempting to wake board. I can't say much because I don't even dare to try it.

Nisa and I are whimps when it came to being pulled by the boat. All we told the boys was SLOW!!!! So we just had a casual conversation. And screamed our heads off when the boys thought it would be funny to go fast or go in circles. Not Funny Boys!!!!

Then it came the boys turn. And I have to admit, I drive like a maniac when I am pulling Jeremy. So I had to forworn Colby which he was okay with.

Jeremy, Laura-Ann, Nisa, and Colby. Just hanging out relaxing. ( not too bad for us girls seeing as how we both just had a baby! )

My little Madilynn is 6 months old!!

Let's see where do I begin? I can't believe how time fly's. On one hand I want her to stay little so I can just hold her, but on the other hand, I love to watch her grow.
1. We started her on sweet peas and pear juice the other day. Both aren't going over so well. She gags with each bite. I try to be sneaky and mix in with oatmeal, but she yells at me.
2. She is rolling everywhere. It's just going to be a matter of days before she is crawling. She had started to scoot a little and when I saw that for the first time I thought "I need gates ASAP".
3. I love to watch her explore and learn and see new things. The look in her eyes are priceless.
4. She just got her 6 months shots and she has been a little stinker. CRANKY!!!!
5. To add to #4 I think that she is teething. So the combo is not a good one.
6. She is totally into the cat and dog. But they aren't so much into her.