MRI

Well, I had my MRI today for my wrist. Thankfully, it was a baby MRI...I only had to put my arm in it vs my whole body!!!! Yippee! I do not like regular MRIs...I've had several in the past & I could be a bit claustrophobic. :0) Hopefully, I'll have pictures from the MRI to post soon!!! Now, I'm waiting to hear whether or not I need surgery or if I just need to wear a more permanent cast for what seems like forever!

Happy Birthday, Baby!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my TATER!!!!

Had a great time in the mountains with the frousins!!! Came home w/3 of 5 of us sick & to celebrate Tate's birthday!!! At least we got to spend some quality time with the frousins, et al. Unfortunately, most of us are feeling kinda yucky...ok, REALLY yucky!! Silver Lining...my little big man's 14th bday!!!!! I swear I just gave birth last week!!! How is it that he is now taller than me? He's super excited, we will be having a boy/girl party for him next week & he is super pumped. I just hope we all feel better by then! One thing he's not super happy about...now he has to go get ready for his last cotillion of the season. Hmmm, maybe it does pay to be sick!

Snowed in

we totally enjoyed our family time at great wolf lodge in charlotte. the little squirt overcame her fear of so many things & i am so proud of her. i, on the other hand, not normally prone to cautiousness (those who know me, know just how true that is) was extremely cautious with my injured wrist. i had a great time, but boy, do i think i could've had a better time if i weren't wo worried about this goofy wrist injury. make no mistake, i still did EVERYTHING, but probably not to the same intensity as would be considered normal (not that i've ever been accused of being normal).

now, we're snowed in in the mountains with the frousins! who better than to be snowed in with? the adventures of getting us all safely up the mountain, unloaded, & tucked away safe & sound in the house was quite humorous/frightening!!! i believe there is now at least 14 inches of snow on the ground. wow!!!! and totally cool! the wind has been quite impressive...i sure hope this house has a nice sturdy foundation!!! the girls are actually going to try to get in the hot tub today...yikes!!!! the wind alone is going to keep me tucked away nicely indoors!! you know we will all have a great time!! that's why i love my family (even the extended ones)! cindy & alan are always fun to hang out with and as just about everyone knows, our kids kinda like each other!!! on a side note, it will be kinda cool watching the "winter" olympics with snow on the ground...well, at least we have snow on the ground...the olympians are having to make their own. can't wait to see how this trip plays out!

Ready, set, go!!!

OK...went back to the Dr. today for my wrist. I am 4 weeks out & still having symptoms, soooo I will be having an MRI next Monday (it was supposed to be this week, but we leave for NC tomorrow), then the decision will be made on whether to do surgery (no, no, no) or a permanent cast.

This weekend was busy & fun!!!! The Daddy/Daughter dance was, again, a HUGE hit. The day is treated almost like a wedding day. Daddy is not allowed to see the dresses until it is time to go! We got their hair done, I painted their nails & got them all gussied up before I left for Tate's last basketball game of the season. As I left the house for the game, it had begun to snow. Worry, worry, worry..."Will they cancel the dance?" Thank Heaven, the answer was "no"...party on!!!! Emma became quite famous for her "Egyptian Break Dancing"...not sure what that is, but she was amazing!!!

pay no attention to Michael's allergic reaction around his eyes!!

this must be some of that Egyptian Break dancing

After Tate's game, he & I left for Charlotte in almost white out conditions to pick up Crystal & Goliath!! Woo Hoo!!! Emma loved her "baby"!! He was, however, gone too quickly...we would've loved for he & Crystal to stay longer. But, for some reason, Crystal has a life...without us?!

Valentine's day brought on Goliath & Crystal's departure, jewelry, & Wicked (the musical...not my attitude). Wicked was wicked awesome (I'm all of a sudden from Boston)!!!

Now, I'm gearing up for our trip to NC tomorrow. "Heading to the Lodge...Great Wolf Lodge" for a night, then onto Black Mountain to spend time with the FROUSINS!!!!!! But, of course, 1st things 1st...before packing, need to watch me some Hubba Hubba! I'll let you know what I think about it soon...I know you're waiting on the edge of your seat!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I'm wishing everyone an amazing Valentine's Day...whether you have an earthly Valentine or not...remember there is ONE who is dying to be your Valentine...He already has!!

Where have I been????

Once again, I did not fall off the face of the earth. Life has been exceptionally crazy & is only getting busier as I type!

On my return trip from Texas, I was delayed & cancelled...always fun! Got home & jumped back into the swing of things. Next morning brought about co-op & I got to go back to the Dr. for my wrist & was told to wear my cast for another 2 weeks & then come back in for ANOTHER x-ray & possible MRI. If things still look iffy, they mentioned surgery...really??? Just for wrastlin' gators (aka tripping over Otis)??? We'll see!!

Then, onto Totally Tubular 2010 with the middle school youth group from church. We got to go snow tubing (yes, of course I tubed with a cast) & had an amazing Spiritual weekend. These kids are too much fun. Just think, I was certified to teach Middle School, but never liked middle schoolers...now I do!!!! Who'da thunk it?

Then we had 60 + people over to our house for the Super Bowl!!!! I love having people over!!!! It makes me happy! Monday brought about a sick child & shopping for dresses for the upcoming Father/Daughter dance. Tuesday...co-op & basketball game. Wednesday...guitar lessons, ballet, & I got my top 2 wisdom teeth pulled...unfortunately, I've got no more wisdom!!!! Which brings me to today...Thursday...we had a Dr's appointment for both girls, in which, blood was drawn & we tweaked the pumping for Haley & Emma continues to make the Dr. scratch his head & remind me that she is one of his most "difficult patients ever"!! Then, straight to ballet & basketball. Whew...I'm exhausted just re-typing it. NOW, we get to get ready for tomorrow, which will bring Tate's last basketball game of the season, the beloved Father/Daughter dance, & GOLIATH & Crystal are coming to visit. We are so excited for their visit & can't wait to see how much we can learn this weekend!!!!

Bring on next week!!!!

Eww! Yuck! Ugh! No!!!!!

OK, here are my initial notes from the Bachelor. Ali said she would say yes if he asked her on the hometown date to marry him...they had a true connection!! Did you see the way he bounded out of the car & ran to her? He didn't do that for any of the others...he sooo would've picked her. Didn't Ed do the same thing & leave for a lame job? If she really was into him, her job could've waited...there are other jobs! Gia is too kiddish & I don't think he is as into her. Tenley is adorable & absolutely precious. Vienna...what a joke!!! She grew up on the river, but she is amazed to see a gator??? I don't feel the connections with any of them. Hubba Hubba seemed to try too hard with Vienna's dad. Vienna's competitive...is Jake a game or prize? They did too short of Vienna's hometown...trying to throw people off. Please, this isn't my 1st season! I fell for that ploy once upon a time!! Hubba Hubba to Ali "Which one will be your biggest regret"? Seriously, would 2 more weeks be that difficult? Isn't she just an advertising person? She's not curing cancer!!! If he really loved her, he could've whispered something to her. So far, all the predictions/spoilers have been 100% (ok, 98%)...when they have let the cat out of the bag this early, things usually have been shaken up atfr (after the final rose). On the up side...cute dress, Ali. She definitely wanted him to fight for her. Was it a ploy to make him choose sooner? Did you see he was crying? Poor Hubba Hubba, he can't win! Who would've been cut? How does it feel to be 2nd choice? (for him or the girl he chooses) So many questions!!! Next week's promo...Ali is pulling an Ed, but I don't think Hubba Hubba will be as forgiving as Jillian!!! We're just gonna have to wait for the "most dramatic season finale in bachelor history". I am beginning to get leary...are they just doing this for ratings???? Say it ain't so!!! Stay tuned!!!

I'm back!!!

I'm back from my incredible time with family in Texas...boy, do I miss them & Texas!!! My Oma was just as feisty as ever & she made us laugh so much! We went there to lift her spirits, but I believe it was the other way around. Well, at least I know where some of my feistiness (so I've been told) comes from. We were also able to spiff up my brother's new apartment & make it look like a "big boy" place (his words, not mine). Mom & I had a great time fixing things up for him & he was such a great sport & played nicely. Upon my arrival at Bo's apartment, my daughter, Haley, was sadly disappointed to find out that her Uncle Bo's apartment was NEAT!!!! I'm not sure what she had in mind, but she assumed all bachelor pads are dumps & filthy. I had to bring pictures back to convince her!!!

Speaking of Bachelors...Eww!!! Are you kidding me????? Can you say desperate? Yucky? What is she looking at? Why can't Bachelor Hubba Hubba get rid of a particular person, who will remain nameless, but is a city in Austria??????? Arrrrgggghhhhh!!!!