-Sam--Aleesha--Brexdon-

Brexdons First Birthday

2011-12-06T13:46:00.001-08:00

From here to Eternity

2011-11-15T14:25:00.000-08:00

11-11-11
We were sealed together in the Salt lake Temple.
I have never felt so blessed in my life. The Temple experience is something I wish everyone could experience. I cant wait to go back. Thank you to all family and friend that made it out.

My Elk Hunt!!

2011-10-17T20:40:00.000-07:00

So much fun! I have waited years to even shoot an elk. Nothing gets better then the fall weather and hunting! :)

SOLD

2011-10-14T16:09:00.000-07:00

August 26th we packed our house up and move home to Tabby. It is going to be great for Brex and I to be closer to our family and friends. Sam is still getting use to the 1 hour commute for work.

We are so happy for this new chapter of our life! We were not going to build for a few years but we have decided we might try and build this Spring. Interest rates will never be better. :)

For now this is the cute little place we are renting from Sam's brother. I put a a little work into it before we moved in. Turned out kinda cute.

Before:

After:

Before:

After:

July-Aug Trying to Catch up :)

2011-10-14T13:17:00.001-07:00

This and that

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Brex and Grandpa on the bike. Brex loved it.

Best Buds

My Handsome Boys!!

Klayton getting his MBA! Good Job Brother!

Fun day at the races!

2011-06-16T08:07:00.000-07:00

Up Date from the Rhoades Family!

2011-04-09T14:31:00.000-07:00

It has been so long since I have been blogging! Having a little guy takes a lot more time up then I thought it would!

Our Lives lately have Never been better. Sam is still working at Strata Networks and still loving it. I Started back to work at Newfield Exploration at the end of February. So far so good! Brex has been going to a friend that watches him while I'm at work. He loves it there! Makes for one happy mommy! Brex is growing so fast he is ALWAYS smiling and jibber jabbing. He just is starting to roll over on his own.. He is growing so fast.

Our house is up for sale again.. Hopefully we can move to Tabby this year. So if you know anyone that wants to buy in Roosevelt let us know!

Smiles all around!!!

2011-01-29T15:00:00.000-08:00

Brexdon passed his PKU test!!!!!! Our prayers have been answered!! Now for getting his red blood cell count up. We go in on Feb 3rd for his 2 months check up hoping to hear more good news! :)

Here are some cute pictures of him in the last month.

Brexdon 0-2 Months

2011-01-29T14:47:00.000-08:00

Update on our little angel

2011-01-28T15:14:00.000-08:00

As of 12th of January Brex's Red blood cell count remains at a 10.. Which is not a bad thing we are glad to see it not go down. We are really hoping it will start going of sometime soon. We are now waiting on test on his PKU test result from the state. He has had to retake it 4 times. Crossing our fingers that this time he will pass. (Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare condition in which a baby is born without the ability to properly break down an amino acid called phenylalanine.DSS).....

Welcome 2011

2011-01-19T04:43:00.000-08:00

There is no better way then to start the new year off the a kiss!

We are so excited to start a new year with our new addition to our family.

Happy New Year!!!

The longest 10 days ever.......

2010-12-17T10:05:00.000-08:00

Brexdon has tons of brown hair and big brown eyes. We are so happy to have him in our arms. The past 2 weeks have been so good, scary, and long.
Day #1 Brex was born and was doing so well he starting eating right away and was such a happy baby. Very alert with those big eyes.

Day #2 Jaundice kicked in and started to get really bad. He also stopping eating and was so out of it the nurses would have to poke his feet to do blood test and it wouldn't even faze him.

Day #3 Sam and I started to worry about him not eating and you could tell he was dropping weight. We had to start feeding with a syringe with pumped milk. That day they found out he had a blood problem for some reason his red blood count was really really low. He only had 2/3 the blood his little body was supposed to have. His Hemoglobin was at a 10. (Hemoglobin is the protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs. At his age it should have been 17-22. Dr. Staker right away did a spinal tap to check for an infection on his brain and did a urine test to make sure his kidneys and everything were working like they should. The test took 48 Hours to get results. Mean while he had an IV put in to treat for an infection just to get a early start on it if the test were to come back +.... Lets just say that was the longest 48 hours ever. Thank heaven for priesthood blessings.

Day #4 They tested his blood again and his red blood cells had dropped to a 9. By this time you could not wake him up and he was so yellow from his jaundice. Sam and I were questioning just taking him to Primary's to have him check out..
Day #5 His blood count dropped to an 8. Dr. Staker was starting to worry he called Primary Childrens and Talk to there newborn blood specialist to make sure he wasn't missing anything. They said he was doing good and just to keep a good watch on him. If it were to drop one more we would be heading to primary to look into doing a blood transfusion before it started affecting his heart and other organs.
His Test results for infections came back late Monday night.... They came back good!! :)
Day #6 Brex's blood count stayed the same and Dr Staker felt Brexdon should stay on the antibiotic for an infection for 5 days just in case there was a hidden infection some where that was causing the blood problem.
Day #7-10 His Blood was tested every morning and it stayed the same. We were able to go home on Friday the 10th with our little boy... Still not knowing what is wrong... We will be going back once a week for test unless his health changes and I take him in. As for now we are enjoying our sweet little guy.. Praying he will just get better on his own.

ONE HAPPY DADDY THAT JUST FOUND OUT WE CAN TAKE OUR BABY BOY HOME

Baby is finally here!!!!

2010-12-17T07:17:00.000-08:00

--Our cute little guy--

12/01/2010

6:36 PM

7.5 LBS

19 Inches long

We are so happy to have our little guy with us. He has lots of dark hair and from the looks of it his eyes they are turning brown. :) Labor was not to bad at all. Come to find out I was in labor the night before and thought I was just having Braxton Hicks Contractions. This little guy was planning on coming December 1st no matter what. Labor lasted 9.5 hours and all I have to say is I am thankful for epidurals. I have to say I have married the best man out there. He has been so good to me during this pregnancy and was such good support during and after labor. He is and will be the best daddy. He already wont let me hold the little guy if he is in the room. :)

The morning we left for the hospital

15 min. before Brexdon was born

One Proud Daddy!!

3 MORE DAYS!!!!

2010-11-28T14:00:00.000-08:00

Brexton Ervan Rhoades

is set to arrive Wednesday December 1st at
Uintah Basin Medical Center

384 North 100 West, Roosevelt Utah

~Baby Shower in Roosevelt~

2010-11-28T13:10:00.000-08:00

Grandma Keelings special gift to Brex!

2010-11-19T08:36:00.000-08:00

My sweet Mom put a lot of time into this Beautiful Blanket. I cant wait to Rap him up in it!

Halloween Party In Tabiona 2010

2010-11-19T08:24:00.000-08:00

SAM and ALEESHA/ Sam's Parents JAN and ERVAN

33 WEEKS

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Annie her cute puppies!!

2010-10-27T08:51:00.000-07:00

Born Oct 8th 2010

==Brex we are ready for you==

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30 Weeks

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30 Weeks

I have been feeling good for the most part. No problems so far :) We have almost everything ready for him. We just finished our baby classes last night. Sam was so good to go and have a good attitude.

LABOR DAY IN TABBY

2010-09-09T09:18:00.000-07:00

Monday we spent the day in Tabby helping dad on the farm! It’s getting that time of year when we have to put all the farm equipment up for the year. I am glad we get to spend the little time do have in Tabby. Whenever we are out there we don’t ever want to leave.Cant wait for the day when we can call Tabby home.

Yes Hun I think your Tractor is sexy...

~LABOR DAY WEEKEND~

2010-09-09T09:04:00.000-07:00

Sam and I decided we needed a second vehicle. One that has more room for kids!

I love our new car! I have always wanted an SUV. My husband spoils me But don't tell him that!

~25 Weeks~

2010-09-08T06:29:00.000-07:00

BABY RHOADES @ 25 WEEKS

2010-08-27T15:25:00.000-07:00

This one is my favorite his feet are right in his face.

One of those days you dread!!

2010-08-16T11:33:00.000-07:00

I had such a wonderful Birthday! Thank you everyone for making it special!
My husband was such a sweetie! I woke up at 5:30 am to get ready for work. While I was getting ready Sam decided to get up with me. I thought maybe he decided to go running or something.Not knowing what he was doing I just got ready and went to head out the door and as I came down the stairs he has this huge breakfast all cooked and ready for me to eat before work! That started my day off with a smile! I had a great day at work. Boss told me to go home early for the heck of it. We went to my work party that night and they had a drawing for half a pig in a huge cooler. I was the lucky one that night and left with a lot of meat!! To finish off the night we hit up a movie which is always fun!! What a good Birthday! I have such a sweet husband!

Kristin and Leslie thanks for the yummy cake!! :)

Love gifts like these! One of Sam's friends makes these cute benches!

24th of July

2010-07-27T08:52:00.000-07:00

This year we were not able to leave town because Sam was on call for work. We decided to make the best of it and had a blast. Saturday morning we drove Strata's bucket truck in Vernal's 24th of July parade. We had never been to that parade and we were shocked how big it was. If you ever get a chance go check it out.
Saturday afternoon we went boating with our friends here in Roosevelt. Being pregnant I didn't think it was such a good idea to be to crazy so I just took it easy. The best part was trying to wake surf behind the boat!!! Sam and I looked like pros!

19 Weeks

2010-07-24T13:04:00.000-07:00

BABY RHOADES

2010-07-17T11:13:00.000-07:00

~Baby Boy~

4th of July

2010-07-08T08:28:00.000-07:00

Nothing better than staying in Tabiona for the 4th of July Parade

No one loves their grand kids more then Grandpa Rhoades

It's a boy!!!

2010-06-26T09:43:00.000-07:00

June 25th we were able to see this little angel moving around on an ultrasound. Seeing how Sam wanted it to be a boy and I wanted it to be a girl.

We can not wait!

It was the best when the Doctor said well its looking like a boy to me. Sam gave me a big high five.

I wanted a girl but I am thankful for whatever we get to bring to this earth. I do have to shop for Baby Boy scrapbook stuff. I already had all the girl stuff ordered just because I was so set on a little girl. Deep down I had a feeling it was a boy.

~15 Weeks~

2010-06-16T14:57:00.000-07:00

Sam and I play on a co-ed softball team here in Roosevelt. We were just getting ready to head out to play a few games and I decided I had better get my first Belly picture taken. I was feeling huge and I was wondering just how funny I was going to look trying to run the bases.

We hope to find out what we are having on June 25th!! We Can not wait....

I hope for a little Girl

Sam hopes for his little Boy

Annie is back!

2010-06-12T22:06:00.000-07:00

Annie came up to me today still not able to walk vary well but ready to play ball..

Glad to say our lil Annie is back.

Little Annie takes a fall.....

2010-05-25T12:58:00.000-07:00

Annie on her way to the Vet. Saturday morning we were headed out to work on the farm for the day. She decided she was going to jump out of the side of the truck to see her friends while we were going about 20 mph.

She ended up with a broken leg and had to get some pins put in it. She will be down for a while.

Annie we love you and hope you get better soon!!

Baby’s First Picture

2010-05-15T21:49:00.000-07:00

5-14-10

Today we were able to see the baby for the first time. We can not believe how real it is starting to feel. The little Heart Beats so fast. While we were watching we were able to watch it kick and jump around. How fun this will be. :) The Due Date as of right now is 12-10-2010

~Flaming Gorge~

2010-05-15T21:38:00.000-07:00

~LIFE IS GOOD~

2010-05-10T09:24:00.001-07:00

~TODAY OUR HOUSE GOES UP FOR SALE~

2010-03-31T19:30:00.000-07:00

~WhAt We Do FoR fUn On ThE wEeKeNdS~

2010-03-30T07:33:00.000-07:00

Just kidding about this last one! How cool is that though??

Happy Valentines Day Love!!

2010-02-12T13:37:00.000-08:00

Thank you for being you!
---Intelligent---Country---Sexy---Genuine---Fun--- Fit---Religious---Family---Handyman---Loyal---Strong---Humble---Grandmas Boy---Burt's Bees---Farm Boy---Amazing Voice---Money Smart---Honest---Monsters---Utah Jazz---Reading---Respectful---#11---Strata---Compassionate---Movies---Fishing---Pleasant---Fashionable---Good Listener---Eternity---Adventurous---Basketball---Protective---Axe---Mountains---Food---Accepting---Tabby---Happy---Green Eyes---Great Husband---Avatar---Dentyne---Lost Series---Social---Camp Fires---Deer---Peanut Butter M&Ms---Brother---Temple---Uncle---Republican---Blondie---Kids---Dr.Martens---BBQ---Febreze---Guns---Photogenic---Aussie---Lovable---30 Yrs. old---Elk---Friend---My # 1---Outdoorsy--- Your Mine and I am so thankful you are!! I love you more then words can Describe...

Sam on a work day! He is so stinkin cute! I am one lucky lil Lady!!

2010-02-02T14:45:00.000-08:00

Winter 2009

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New Years Day 2010

2010-01-13T10:15:00.000-08:00

New years day was so much fun! All the Rhoades Family met in Strawberry. We all rented snowmobiles and went sledding all day!! What a blast!

ICE FISHING CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

2009-12-29T12:14:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS MORNING IN TABBY!

2009-12-29T11:46:00.000-08:00

MOM & DAD SO EXCITED TO OPEN THE 50 INCH FLAT SCREEN! WE LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD!

2009-12-29T11:40:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS TIME IN ROOSIE!

2009-12-06T19:53:00.000-08:00

Sam's Big Olll Buck!!

Thanxgiving Weekend in Tabiona 2009

2009-12-02T14:26:00.000-08:00

Thanxgiving in Heber 2009

2009-12-02T14:19:00.000-08:00

Halloween 2009

2009-11-04T12:36:00.000-08:00

~Halloween Ride~

Sam & Alee 2009

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Timpanogos

2009-10-28T09:11:00.000-07:00

Early morning drive to Heber! How beautiful!

2009-10-28T08:06:00.000-07:00

Sam & Annie

Halloween 2009

2009-10-28T07:50:00.000-07:00

We could not think of anything this year. We came up with the Swine Flu.. We won most creative at the Tabby Halloween party. We had a blast!

The Honeymoon Buck

2009-10-02T06:56:00.001-07:00

2009-09-30T06:45:00.000-07:00

Sam and Alee Rhoades

Married 9/19/09

"Where it all started"

--Our Wedding--

2009-09-30T06:32:00.001-07:00

We were married September 19th 2009 in Beautiful Heber City Utah.

-Sam--Aleesha--Brexdon-

Brexdons First Birthday

From here to Eternity

My Elk Hunt!!

SOLD

July-Aug Trying to Catch up :)

This and that

Fun day at the races!

Up Date from the Rhoades Family!

Smiles all around!!!

Brexdon 0-2 Months

Update on our little angel

Welcome 2011

The longest 10 days ever.......

Baby is finally here!!!!

3 MORE DAYS!!!!

~Baby Shower in Roosevelt~

Grandma Keelings special gift to Brex!

Halloween Party In Tabiona 2010

33 WEEKS

Annie her cute puppies!!

==Brex we are ready for you==

30 Weeks

LABOR DAY IN TABBY

~LABOR DAY WEEKEND~

~25 Weeks~

BABY RHOADES @ 25 WEEKS

One of those days you dread!!

**24th of July**

19 Weeks

BABY RHOADES

4th of July

It's a boy!!!

~15 Weeks~

Annie is back!

Little Annie takes a fall.....

Baby’s First Picture

~Flaming Gorge~

~LIFE IS GOOD~

~TODAY OUR HOUSE GOES UP FOR SALE~

~WhAt We Do FoR fUn On ThE wEeKeNdS~

Happy Valentines Day Love!!

Sam on a work day! He is so stinkin cute! I am one lucky lil Lady!!

Winter 2009

*New Years Day 2010*

ICE FISHING CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

CHRISTMAS MORNING IN TABBY!

MOM & DAD SO EXCITED TO OPEN THE 50 INCH FLAT SCREEN! WE LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD!

CHRISTMAS TIME IN ROOSIE!

Thanxgiving Weekend in Tabiona 2009

Thanxgiving in Heber 2009

Halloween 2009

Sam & Alee 2009

Timpanogos

Halloween 2009

The Honeymoon Buck

--Our Wedding--

24th of July

New Years Day 2010