Being Sick SUCKS

Hey everyone, just letting you all know that I really hate being sick. It all started yesterday morning, my throat started closing off and I could barely breathe. By early afternoon I was hacking stuff up outta my lungs(never fun).

Then to top things off...as I was laying in bed getting ready to go to sleep...I was taking a sip of water and coughed in mid sip....WATER SPRAYED ALL OVER MY BED!!! Crappy. Then I couldn't sleep worth a darn. Probably got about two hours of sleep and they weren't "good" hours either. I am going to drug myself up and sit at home tonight. Hopefully I will feel better for our little NYE soiree!

Talk to you all later, MUCH LOVE

...Then one "lonely" Christmas Eve...

Hey everyone, just had nothing better to do, so I thought I would post a little message for all of you...Merry Christmas to everyone. I just can't bring myself to send ecards to all of you, so if you get your feelings hurt...too bad. This is my way of wishing you all a Happy Holiday season and I will talk with all of you when I do. When is everyone going to be in St. George for New Year's? Has that all been decided or what? If not, I am sure Tonya would like to know, so she can start making plans.

Anyways, my love to all,

Chad

It's Official!!!!!

Well I have two bits of information for everyone on this blog...

First, The couple, formerly known as, Chad and Krissy has been officialy dissolved. Our divorce was finalized on Dec. 8th. It is your choice to be happy or sad about that. As for myself...I am more happy than sad. Krissy and I both know we are better off as friends and we are glad to just have it over with. There are, however, a few kinks to work out. We are taking steps to make sure those are dealt with promptly.

Second, I have found out about the promotion. I DID NOT get the job. I am okay with it. I don't want you feeling sorry for me. It will be chalked up to experience and I will use what I have learned towards the next interview. So...here is to the future and whatever it has in store for myself and the rest of you. *CHEERS*

House Cleaning!!!

Well I have now cleaned the entire house(have to make a good impression on my date, afterall)! It took me two days but, by george, I got it done. I am now just waiting for Traci to arrive. I really hope we can go and see Narnia. It looks very good. If not we will probably go and see RENT or something else. Who knows? Well I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays(whichever one doesn't offend you...LOL)

Love to all, BYE

Bella Time!!

Bella is having fun watching all of the christmas shows on tv right now. She loves seeing all the trees and presents. I really hope to get to see her on Christmas morning this year. I still need to do my shopping. Haven't gotten quite around to that yet.

I also am doing good. Looking forward to my date tomorrow. (Mom, her name is Traci)!!!

We were thinking about going to see Narnia, but that is if it isn't sold out when we go. I can't believe how quickly this month is going by. It is a little ridiculous. But I am enjoying every second of it. I will talk with all of you later, BYE

A Good Day

Well, in case you didn't know....I went on a date last night. I had a great time. She is a really sweet girl. We first went to dinner at Chili's(a little nerve-racking due to the fact that this was my first "first date" in almost 5 years). Then we went to the park and walked around and talked. Then we went back to her house and watched a movie. It was lots of fun and we are going out again on Saturday. We are thinking of going to see Chronicles of Narnia or something. It should be fun...maybe there will be less nerves involved this time.

Bella is doing great. She is doing very well at going to the bathroom. Haven't had too many accidents. I am very proud of her.

And since I can't think of anything else to type, I will talk with all of you later.

Issues!

I was recently reprimanded by a member of my family for....NOT posting. What is up with that? I don't post for a week and all of the sudden the daggers start flying. LOL (And yes you know who you are). Anyway, so here is my post. There is nothing new being said in it because nothing else has happened. So there. BYE

Happy T-Day!!!

Well today is Thanksgiving Day. I just want to start this blog by saying something that I am very grateful for and that is my daughter Isabella. She brings so much joy to me that I am glad I have her at this time in my life. I can't imagine what it would be like without her.

I also want to gives thanks to my best friend, Kristina. I know some of you may think that weird, but she has given me SO much support and kindness that I just want her to know that I love her and will always be there to help.

Next, I am thankful for my family. You have all been very supportive of me through this entire divorce. I know some of you don't quite understand what is going on, but just remember that I will love all of you forever.

And to Dez and Geoff, your compassion and loyalty has not gone unnoticed. I will remember the concern you showed for my well being always. You are even closer to me now than you were before. I love you guys and miss you more than ever. I hope to be able to come down there and visit with you soon.

I have rambled on enough...love to all, Chad

Final Papers!

Well today Krissy and I went to the court and turned in our final divorce papers. Everything is signed and notarized. They told us at the court that the judge it was assigned to is retiring next week and his replacement won't be starting until early December. So we may not have the divorce finalized until around my birthday. Umm...happy birthday to me? We went and saw the Harry Potter movie. I liked it. Bella got scared in a couple of spots at the end. I knew she would. So I had to leave the theater and didn't get to see the whole "Mad-Eye" Moody part at the end. But I am sure I will see it again.

For those of you who have been trying to keep in touch with me...I am sorry that I haven't been reciprocating the favor. I have just been focusing on me lately. I will try and be better from here on out. Love to everyone, Chad

The Prodigal DAUGHTER!!!

So I get to see Bella all of about 6 hours today. I am taking her up to Beaver to go to my mom's for Thanksgiving. I didn't get to see her at all last week and I will only get to see her for a little bit this week. Makes me sad, but at least Grandma Dawn will get to spend some time with Bella. They will have fun.

I am VERY excited....THE XBOX 360 comes out tomorrow!!!! I won't be getting mine for another couple of weeks, but I am still WAY excited.

p.s. Jesienouskis...My hair HAS grown back a little bit!!! LOL

Long Awaited Haircut

Well I finally got a haircut. My mom was heading through town so I asked her to stop by and hurry and cut it. I really needed it. I still have to go to work soon, so my day isn't quite over yet. I am not really looking forward to this Leadership Training Course I have to take this week, but I will force myself through it. Talk to you all later, Love ya, Chad

Mystery Award...

So, I was busy running some errands today so I have no idea why I am recieving the Extra Mile award at work. I was supposed to be part of a conference call during the ceremony, but couldn't get back in time. Hopefully, I will find out sometime this week or next....WHY? WHY? WHY the award??? Still nothing on the promotion yet. I will let you all know once I find out

Love to all, Chad

Some new features

I have added a few extra features to my blog. First, I have added my Flikr account in the sidebar. I haven't added any pics for awhile, but there are some there to check out now. Secondly, I have just added my Xbox Live Gamer Card. That way you can keep up on how I am doing on Xbox Live. Not that MOST of you will care, but hey.....MY PAGE.....MY INTERESTS.......LOL

Talk to everyone later,
Chad

Cleaning Time!!!

Well I have been TRYING to pick up the house...I kind of let it get dirty over the past couple of days. I am not a big fan of cleaning but...it has to be done. I found out this week that I am getting another award at work. I am not sure why I am getting it, but they think I need one so I will LET them give me one. LOL It is called the Extra Mile Award. I have no idea what it will consist of but if I know the TSA and I think I do...it will be a pin. WHOOPIE!!!!!!!!

Well I have to change the laundry over now. I hope life is finding everyone well and that no one is sick like I was last weekend. WHEW! Glad that is over with. I can't wait to talk to you all again....BYE, Chad

Finally Feeling Better!!!

Well I am now no longer contagious. My throat has been feeling a lot better, but is still a little scratchy. I have Bella with me today. I missed her on Monday/Tuesday. I am glad that I get to see her today, she is SO cute. I am going to try and post a picture of her in her Halloween costume. She looked very pretty. I am sorry that I didn't get to take her out this year. But I am glad that she got to go on Sat. with the rest of the girls. Well, I was just letting everyone know that I am feeling better and to tell my mom and sister's that......I AM A BIG BOY and can take care of myself. Just teasing you guys. Thanks for all your concern. BYE

Strep Throat

Well everyone, I have just found out that I have strep throat. I have been feeling ill for since Sat. morning. I noticed that I had white spots on the back of my throat. Now I have to just chill for a couple of days to recover. Just thought I would let you all know. BYE, Chad

Today REALLY Sucks!!!

This has to be the worst day of my life. It all started when I didn't get enough sleep last night. I was tossing and turning all over the place. Then I had to go to work this morning. When I was done with that I had to take my car in to get the brakes changed. While I was waiting for them to finish the brakes I started to feel funny...You know when your skin becomes so sensitive that if anything is touching it you feel like you are going to throwup? That is how I have felt all day. Then I had to go back to work...It was okay , because there wasn't very many passengers, the only problem we had was that one of our machines broke down and I had to call someone in Vegas to come and fix it. Well I didn't think that they would come until tomorrow, lo and behold, right as I lay down in my bed.....My phone rings. It is the repairman and he asks if he can come up today...I said sure....Now mind you I had just taken about a half dose of NyQuil to help me sleep. So I try to get in as much rest as I can before he gets here. He tells me he should be there around 430/500 so I wake up and head out to the airport...he then calls me to tell me that he is just entering the gorge South of St. George. So I went back out to my car and fell asleep. He showed up at around 6. He just barely left so I have been sitting at the airport trying to stay awake for about 3 hours. But that's not all.....We have a CHARTER FLIGHT to screen tonight. That is 120 passengers and I am still draggin' from earlier. I NEED HELP!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

YEA...Bella Is Here!!!

Well I have Bella today and tomorrow. I missed her last week. I had to work all week so I only got to see her on Friday. We are busy at work trying to get moved into our office in the new terminal. We got most of the furniture moved yesterday. I was very tired from it all. Well I just wanted to give a quick hello to everyone and hope that they had a good weekend.

Love to all,
Chad

Interview Is DONE!!!

Well I had my interview today. I think I did okay. Probably not my best but still good. They still have to interview the SLC people, there are 3 of them up there. Then they will let us all know who got the job.

I have been working for about a week and a half straight. I am very tired. The open house for the new airport terminal was held today. I finally got to see the inside of the terminal and I would just like to say that it is pretty dang nice. We will be moving into the terminal on Tuesday night. The first flight will go out of there on Wed. morning. It should be interesting to see how that goes.

Anyway, I just thought I would let you all know what was going on. Love you all, Chad

Doing Great!

Hey everyone, just letting everyone know that I am still here and I am doing fine. I am working all this week. So that is keeping me busy. We have a Supervisor from SLC down here this week seeing how things operate down here, so, I have to pretty much babysit him. I will be interviewing for the Supervisor's job in St. George this Saturday. I just have to sale myself. It will be an experience for sure.

Well I will talk to everyone later.
Chad

For those who don't know...

Hey everyone,

Just letting everyone know that Krissy and I have talked things through and have decided to get a divorce. That is why I haven't been updating as often as I usually do. You don't have to feel bad for either Krissy or myself. We are doing our best to work through this. So, just thought you ought to know.

Love to all,
Chad

Counseling Day

Krissy and I have started counseling today. Our counselor is a lot younger than I thought he would be. He seems like a really nice guy though. Krissy and I both talked about some issues and the counselor helped us to try and focus on some certain aspects of what we need to be happy. He also gave us some homework, so I have been working on that for a little while. I hope that this helps us figure some things out. That is all I want to say about it.

A funny thing happened on my way down to St. George. Bella was singing again(I guess she has recently started doing this on car trips) and she was snacking on some nuts and raisins. I start to listen to what she is singing and she is saying, "Mommy made my raisins, Mommy made my raisins". I started cracking up when I realized what she was saying. While Krissy and I were at counseling, bella went and stayed at Tonya's and played with Shaylie for a little while before she had to go to school. Bella was having fun when we got back.

Thanks Tonya for watching her. Krissy and I both really appreciate it.

Love everyone, Chad

Another Trip to St. George

Well I got to take another trip to St. George today. I took Krissy home after she was done with school today. It was fun to spend some time with her. On our way back home, Bella was singing until we reached the top of the ridge and it just happened to be exactly 2pm and she passed out because she was soo tired. It was kinda funny. She was just sitting there singing the ABCs and then two seconds later she was out.

Tomorrow Krissy and I are starting counseling and I am a little nervous about it. I just don't know what to expect. We are going to someone named Iuri Melo. He works at A Southern Utah Counseling Experience. I am a little freaked but we will just have to see how it goes.

Love, Chad

Lazy Day

Well I haven't been feeling very well over the last few days. Either has Bella. I think we both have colds. I have been trying to dope myself up on NyQuil at night so I can actually get some sleep. Bella will be here tomorrow, I can't wait to see her.

Love to all, Chad

Bella's Day at the Park

Well I went down to St. George today and took Bella over to Tonya's to see all of the cousins. We went to the park in Washington. Bella had a blast playing in the little stream that runs through there. She had fun playing with Taylor, Anje and Shaylie. She has really missed them.

Just a little reminder...make sure to leave comments so I know people are still reading these.

Sorry!

This has been a crazy week. Sorry I haven't been keeping track of the blog. I have really loved seeing Bella this week. I miss her so much. Krissy and I are starting counseling on Tuesday. I really hope this helps. I really want this all to work out in the end. If Krissy reads this I just want her to know that I really do love her and ever since she left, my life just isn't the same. I miss seeing Bella everyday, but I miss Krissy also. My love to all of the families that have shown their grief and support through this time.

Also, much love to my beautiful wife, Krissy, I am very proud of you.

Love, Chad

Bella Is Home Again!

Well I have Bella again for two whole days. I am so happy. I really missed her this weekend. She went with Krissy up north to visit some of her family. I think they had a good time. It was probably good to get away. Krissy and I went out to eat while we exchanged Bella. We had a really good talk that made me feel a little better. I know she needs a little space right now, but the good thing is..is that she said she would go to counseling with me. We are going to try and start next week. I hope above all else that it helps. Love to all, Chad

Work Is No Fun

Well last night I had to go to work for the first time since the separation. I got all choked up when I talked to all of them. It was very hard. I had on the biggest fake smile I have ever had in my life. I hate trying to act like everything is okay, when inside I am being torn apart. I really do appreciate everyone who has called to make sure that things are going okay and that I haven't done anything drastic. I am hanging in there(barely) and really miss my wife and daughter. Talk to everyone later, Chad

Bella's visit

Well I saw Bella for the first time since the separation. I loved seeing her. She is so cute. I miss her so much. I am not sure that I can do this on my own. I know I have the support of my family but it is just not the same. This is going to be short because I just don't know what else to say.

Chad

Never Buy a Malibu!!!

It's official. The Chevy Malibu is a piece of S**T. We are having to get our rack and pinion steering thing changed again. Remember about two years ago, when we had to do it the first time, well it is costing about the same($800). Gonna have to make this short because I don't feel like talking.

Chad

Stupid Flights

Sometimes my job is really crappy. I was planning on taking Krissy to a movie today but it started pretty much right as the flight was supposed to leave. Well the plane ended up being about 45 minutes late, so that plan sorta fell through. I felt bad because I was surprising her with it and it just didn't work out.

Krissy was going to meet her parents up at Oktoberfest at Brian Head on Sunday, but that won't be happening either. Krissy is pretty sad that she won't be able to go. She always looks forward to Oktoberfest and I just can't take time off work to go with her. Yet another plan that fell through.

We are sorry that we were unable to attend my grandmother's birthday celebration in St. George. Given the time frame I wasn't able to get my boss to work for me. Sorry again to my wonderful Grandma Heath. Love you.

That is all for now, Chad

Sickness in the House!

Well Krissy isn't feeling very well today. She started getting sick yesterday and when we took her temperature it was at 101. We are hoping the it broke last night, but she still doesn't look like she feels too well. She is going to miss her first couple of classes today so she can rest, which I think is a very good idea.

Bella is doing okay. She is sad because she wants to snuggle with Krissy but I won't let her, because Krissy's skin hurts(from being sick). She is obsessed with birthdays right now. For the past four days she has been saying that it is our birthday. She says "our" birthday because I told her that it had to be daddy's birthday and then mommy's birthday before it could be Bella's birthday, so she decided that it was our birthday.

Also, we were all just driving around the other day and Bella told us that she "loves her Scotty and she loves her TJ". She also likes to say that she loves her Cassidy. We thought that was pretty cute.

I am still busy working at the airport. We will be moving into the new terminal towards the end of October(that should be real fun). I guess I get to take care of Krissy today and all that fun stuff. So I guess I will get started...

Bella Pic

Here is a cute picture of Bella. Krissy was having someone take pictures of Bella and Krissy snapped this one with our camera. 

Extra Day Off

Well, after today I have decided that I am taking Sunday off and should probably go and see the doctor for my back. I just don't know what I did to it. I know I first hurt it when we got our new TV and I had to take it out of the box to put it in the car. But I have been resting it and thought that it would get better but alas, it still hurts.

I'll give everyone one guess what Krissy is doing right now?

Playing Halo2. I know, I know, big shocker there. At least she has something to get her agression out on(besides me anyway).

Thanks for the advice Tonya. I will definitely have to give that stuff a try. You do know what you are talking about when it comes to back pain. j/k(but not really):)

Well I will rest for now. Love to all, Chad

It's Been Too Long!

Just noticed that it has been quite a few days since I have written last time, so I thought I would write a quick little message telling you all what is going on. Krissy is still going strong in school and having fun in her labs. Bella went to her second day of "school" and she told us she has a new friend named Brady. I have still been working and my back is still killing me. I think I may have to break down and go the chiropractor or something. I can hardly move I only have two more days of work and then I can rest my back some more.

That is all I have to say, BYE!

Love, Chad

Bella's Dinner

Well Krissy and I are very happy tonight. Bella actually ate the whole dinner that Krissy prepared. She had some manicotti and salad and she actually finished all of it. That is a rare occassion around here. So we are very happy.

We just went and saw the movie "Valiant". The one about the messenger pigeons of WWII. It was pretty good, the only problem I had with it is that it was way too short. It was only like 1 hour and 20 minutes long. We weren't expecting it to be that short. There were some pretty funny scenes in it though.

I have the next two days off and so does Krissy. So we will get to spend some quality family time together. We aren't going to do much for the ol' LABOR DAYBOR, but that is okay as long as I get to see my wife for more than an hour at a time.

More exciting news...we just put our preorder in for the Xbox 360. It is going to be Krissy and my christmas gift to each other. We are excited. It is looking to be a pretty sweet piece of machinery. Some of the game previews I have seen for it look VERY nice.

My love to all, Chad

Bella's First Day

Well today was Bella's first day of daycare and she had a great time. That is her "school" behind her. She likes to say "Bella go to school?" So that is why we call it her school. I assume she played in the sandbox alot because man was she dirty when I picked her up. I am glad she had fun. I knew that she would do okay. Krissy is glad to have a three day weekend she is going to party it up and all that stuff. Work was "real great". My boss decided not to tell me that someone took the weekend off so there are only three of us working and it really sucks. We had a full flight go out today and one of the three of us had to leave to go to school, so my female coworker and myself screened more than half the flight by ourselves. NOT FUN!!

Anyway, night to all, Chad

Back Troubles

My back is KILLING ME! I seem to have thrown out my back a couple of days ago and it hurts just as bad now as it did when I did it. (whoa weird sentence) Anyway, I don't know what to do...I have to go to work still and that doesn't help it in any way shape or form.

Krissy is doing okay today.

Bella is taking a bath right now. Splashing away. Always fun.

Not much to say just thought I would add a post.

Chad

Hallelujah!!!

Well we finally broke down and bought ourselves a new TV. The one we used to play Xbox Live on was glitching out and the one down stairs was starting to put it's plug in the grave. Also, we did some major redecorating and moved our computer downstairs so we could have our bedroom be just a bedroom and not a multipurpose center. We got back from our mini-vacation and now I feel like crap...I threw something out in my back and I can barely move. Bella has been in a bad mood all day. Krissy has been trying to study but is having trouble concentrating. She is playing Halo 2 right now getting some agression out. She is starting to play XBL(Xbox Live) way more than I do. Anyway, I have to try and get my back back in shape for work tomorrow so good night to all.

Mini-vacation!

Well, Krissy and I decided today that because I had the day off and she was done with school for the day, that we would go to St. George and spend the night at "the Palace" (aka Scott and Becki's house). We had Katie babysit Bella for us and we went out on a date. We first went to Red Lobster and had some great food, then we went to see the movie, "The Island", which was a pretty weird show, but I guess it was alright.

We are trying to get Bella asleep on the living room floor, so she won't be that far away from us if she needs anything. Krissy is just getting out of the tub. She has a migraine and can't even bear to look at any lights. We will probably be home tomorrow early afternoon. We have some shopping to do while we are down this way.

Love to all,
Chad

p.s. If we don't make it to see the Jesienouski's, we are terribly sorry. Love you guys!

It Is FINALLY Here!

Well everyone,

I finally get some days off. I have been working for 19 days straight and I am glad to finally get some days off. However, I won't be able to spend time with my wife because she has to start school tomorrow. So it will be just Bella and myself on my days off, but that is okay because I love spending time with her.

Time for sleep so I must go.
chad

So Bored!!!

Today had to be the most unproductive day EVER! We pretty much did nothing. I (of course) had to work as usual. Krissy and Bella just sorta chilled.

I have been trying to find a way to hook up my xbox to my new monitor but I am just not sure about what I need to do it. So if any of you have any ideas let me know.

This entry is going to be extremely short today. Very tired. Bye!

A Family Once Again

Well Krissy and Bella are back home from St. George. I missed them and I am glad that they are home. We had a pretty busy today at the airport. We screened about 70 people(that is like two days worth of screening for Cedar). Also, Amy Grant and her whole band flew out again today. She put on a concert last night for the town of Cedar City. They all looked pretty tired so I guess the concert went on later than planned.

Lately I have been getting into crossword puzzles. My coworkers and I work on them while we are waiting for the plane to arrive. They are pretty fun except the ones I print off the Internet are sometimes pretty hard. I usually get them from USAToday.com or SLTrib.com. I know some of the questions but others I am like, "Duh, What does that mean?"

Only a few more days to my precious days off. I can't wait. Well, I am sleepy and want to go to bed so.....good night.

Chad

Alone Again

Well Krissy and Bella have decided that I need more alone time. They headed down to St. George to visit with Scotty and TJ while they are up this way. She was thinking of trying and going camping with them at Bryce this weekend since it is her last weekend before school starts back up. I don't know that hse has made up her mind yet. I told her to go so she could do something fun seeing as I have to work all weekend.

All of yesterday I kept thinking it was Friday and Krissy was going to be gone until Sat. but it turns out that yesterday was only Wed., when I figured that out I decided that working this many days straight freakin sucks(I am going on 15 days now). I have noticed that it is hard (I like cheese) for me (So sleepy) to focus on (mauve echidnas) some things now. (I think.....I need...........to get.................... some........................................ sleep............................................. nnnnnnooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. *snore*

More and More Passengers...

The weeks are draggin' on now. I am starting to go a little crazy(at least that's what the voices in my head keep telling me)!!! Just a few more days to my days off and that will be wonderful.

I don't know how many of you will care about this next bit of information but Amy Grant flew out of Cedar today. She is best known for her hit, "Baby, baby" way back in the late 80s/early 90s. I know she has still been singing but nothing as main stream as that song.

I have recently been talking to a girl that I went to high school with. I haven't talked to her in about 10 YEARS and then out of the blue came an email. I am having fun catching up on the "good ol' days" with her, but she is going through some hard times right now and I wish there was something I could do for her, but she lives in Alaska and it is kind of hard to help someone that far away. I told her that my thoughts were with her and if she could think of anyway that I could help to just let me know.

Anyway, I am tired and can't think of anything else to write so I will bid you all adieu. Chad

Late Flights...Don't Like 'em One Bit!!!

Middle flight was late today, thanks to the President! He was in SLC for a little while today and because he was leaving the airport about the same time our flight is supposed to leave, we were delayed. Can't say that I enjoyed that very much. I guess it just means more money for me.

Krissy is trying to not take any medicine today for her teeth. She has always hated the idea of taking drugs for pain. She always would rather just deal with it. I am more from the "dope me up so I can't feel anything" school. I hate pain(and having to stay late at work, as stated above).

Now I only have 6.5 days left of work until my wonderful two days off, sadly though that is the day that Krissy starts school. I will miss her...she was a great wife. I don't plan on seeing her until around mid-December(due to this hellish semester of school).

I can't really think of anything else to say so I will just say that the Strongs are thinking about you all and miss everyone very much.

Love, Chad

Home Again

Krissy and Bella are on their way home from up North as I type. I have missed them and can't wait to see my girls. Not much happened this weekend...I worked, I slept, and I watched Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. What a weird movie. I would probably like it better if I had read the books first, but I haven't really gotten around to those yet.

Seven and a half more days of work and counting...I know it will be worth it in the end but as for right now....TIRED!!!!!

My love to all, Chad

Bachelorhood

Well I am enjoying a weekend of bachelorhood. Krissy has gone up north to the "Ladies' Outing" and taken Bella to Grandman Dawn's house until tomorrow. I talked to Bella today and she said she was having fun. I still have about 8 days of work left before I get a day off. I am trying to hang in there. I can't say that I have very much more to say so I will make it short today. Later, Chad

Happy Anniversary!!!

Well everyone...today is Krissy and my Fourth Anniversary. HOORAY!!! What a wonderfully eventful few years. Of course Krissy and I can't do anything for our anniversary due to many factors like, Bella is here, We are low on monetary funds, I am now at work, and I am sure there are other factors that I just can't think of right now, but Krissy and I love each other anyway. We don't need trivial celebrations or gifts to show our love for each..............ahhh, who am I kidding....everyone loves a good gift!! WOOHOO!!!

Krissy is getting an infection from her wisdom teeth surgery. It is going into her ears, and the sad thing is that she is allergic to almost every type of antibiotic that they use for this type of infection. So I guess we will see what happens.

Bella is in a little weird phase now where we will put her to bed and then about fifteen minutes later she is getting in her closet trying on clothes. Last night, Krissy went in and Bella was butt naked. It was kinda funny.

That is all for now.
PEACE!!

What a World, What a World!!!

Work was not the funnest place to be today(and I still have two more flights to go). One of my workers was getting one of our machines ready for the day when it broke. We had to run back and forth to screen all the bags. IT WAS NOT FUN AT ALL!!! Luckily, we only had about 15 people flying out. We made it through on time though.

Krissy is doing MUCH better. She is only taking the ibuprofen to deal with the pain. She was supposed to go and see the surgeon again on Friday but I don't see that happening.

Bella is just busy being her cute little self. She always gets excited when I get home from work(that probably won't last too long) and I love it when she gives me her hugs and kisses.

Just talked to my friend Geoff and he says school is going okay so far(it has only been his orientation though). Krissy and I miss having the Chesnuts here to do things with but we know that it is for the best that they went to Phoenix.

Well that is all for now. Love to all, Chad

The Road to Recovery

Hello again,

Krissy is doing a lot better today. She is only in minimal pain and we don't think she has developed dry socket(she only had a 30% chance of NOT getting it). We went and worked out at the gym today for about a half-hour. Bella is really glad to be home finally. She is really snuggly and needless to say, Krissy and I both love it.

Well it looks like I will be working for about two and a half weeks straight. My boss is taking a little vacation so guess who gets to take up the slack....me! I am going to be really tired during this time, but when I get paid I am sure that will make it all worth it.

Chad

Return of the Babe!

Well Bella has returned home safely today. We appreciate everyone who watched her for us while Krissy has been healing. She looks quite a bit bigger even though it has only been one week. I am glad that she is home finally.

Krissy is still feeling a little pain in her mouth. I hope she isn't getting dry socket. She did not feel well last night. We were watching Constantine last night and about halfway through it she started getting really nauseous and let us just say that she "made an offering at the porcelain altar!" When she started feeling better we finished our movie. (By the way, I thought it was a pretty interesting movie.)

Well I guess I better get ready to go to work. My love to all, Chad

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Well we have had a pretty boring day. Krissy isn't feeling any better. In fact, she sort of is feeling worse today then she was yesterday. Also, I have had a splitting headache for the past day and a half. I just can't seem to get rid of it.

I have enjoyed reading everyone's posts, but the ones I enjoy the most would have to be Bella's comments. Just good to know she is thinking of us. She should be having fun at Shaylie's party right now. We apologize to the Jesienouski's for not being able to make it down there today, but at least Bella could be there to represent our family.

Well I have to go and take care of business over in the terminal now. So I am signing out for today. Love to all!!

Chad

The Patient Has Risen!!!

Krissy is feeling a lot better today. She is talking more and she is up and walking around. No signs of dry socket yet. So hopefully she won't get it.

It has been raining very hard today. The plane almost didn't get to take off because the weather was so bad. Earlier, Scott R., Krissy and I were talking in our livingroom and all of the sudden there was a loud *crack*. Lightning had just hit somewhere on top of Leigh Hill. It was so loud, we all jumped right out of our seats. We didn't see any smoke, so I don't think anything got struck.

I can't wait to see my little Isabella tomorrow. I have been missing her bunches. As nice as it has been to have some quiet time, I still miss her running around being her crazy little self.

I send my best wishes to everyone.

Chad

Oh Where Has My Bella Gone???

Well I didn't get to see Bella today on her quick stop in Cedar City. She is now staying with Mimi and Papa Richardson down in St. George. Krissy got to go to lunch with all of them but I had to go to work, so I didn't get to see her. I miss her and can't wait to see her on Saturday.

Krissy is not feeling any better today. Her arm hurts where they gave her the anti-nausea shots for the car ride home. She is eating more solid foods now, but not going overboard with the foods yet. We are trying to be very careful so she doesn't develop "dry socket" over the next few days. If she does then we are in trouble.

Nothing really happening in my life right now. Just taking care of Krissy and missing Bella.

My best wishes to everyone, Love, Chad

The Day After

Hey everyone,

Krissy is doing okay. She is having trouble with this liquid diet part of the recovery. She keeps wanting to eat things that are not quite liquid. I am having to be more of an enforcer than I thought I would have to be. Her cheeks have only gotten a little bigger, but not too bad.

It has been nice to be able to just sit at home and not travel anywhere. Although the not driving thing will end swiftly come Saturday when I have to drive down to St. George.

Not much else happening so I will bid everyone adieu.

Chad

Home again!!!

Well we have finally made it home. Krissy is recovering from her surgery and I am being her servant. She is still a little groggy, but tomorrow she should be better. We found out today that because she is on birth control there is a 70% chance that she will get dry socket. Information that would have been useful two months ago when we made the freaking appointment.

Bella is still at Grandma Dawn's with Anje until Thursday. We miss her and can't wait to get her back home. Krissy is upstairs now with an icepack on her cheek trying to keep the swelling down. She hasn't quite turned into "chipmunk cheeks" yet, but the doctor said the swelling would increase until Thursday.

I'm out!!!
Chad

The Caravan!!

Well first off I just want to thank everyone who has commented on my first post. I didn't think it would take off so quickly. I am glad to see that this will work. Next I would just like to say that the Strong family caravan to Northern Utah went off without a hitch. Krissy rode with Roger and Pam in the rental car until Holden. We then dropped off Bella so she could stay with my mom until Thursday. Then Krissy got back in our car and we followed Dad and Pam the rest of the way to Orem.

We arrived safely at Krissy's grandma's house and had some pizza with Suzie and her kids.

Again, thanks to everyone who posted. I really appreciate it.

Love,
Chad

First Blog Entry Ever!!

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to right a quick note to welcome you all to the new Strong Family blog. It has been a pretty rough day for the Strong family. There was a car accident in the family and we spent the day at the hospital. Thankfully, everyone that was in the car is doing fine. We send our love to Dad and Pam. Hopefully we won't have to have a car crash happen to get the family together again.

Anyway, Dad and Pam, we love you guys and we are very thankful that you are okay (relatively) and that you will be back to your normal selves again.

Chad