Surgery

I went to get my MRI results this morning. I have a torn miniscus in my knee that needs to be repaired surgically. Thankfully, it can be done with 2 puncture holes and not an open incision. It will be a out patient surgery on January 14th. As weird as it sounds, I am relieved. Before today they would say, well it might be this or that and we had nothing definitive. Now, they know exactly what it is and how to fix it. Be in prayer for me to have a quick and easy recovery.

MRI

Today was my MRI to check for a possible torn menincus in my knee. I was a little nervous because I am claustrophobic. Thankfully I went into the MRI machine feet first. That helped me to not feel "trapped" in in the tube. I was able to listen to music and even dozed off during the final few minutes. I go to the doctor on Wednesday for them to interpert the picture. If it is torn, I'll need surgery to repair it. Its a simple outpatient surgery and there is no incision, just 2 puncture holes. I guess we'll wait and see.

Weekend

Have you ever wished the weekend would last forever? I do, every weekend :) It's so nice to not have to worry about work, school and everything else that goes with the weekdays. I like to wake up, have a nice cup of coffee then just hang out with my family. Its especially nice in the winter because in the summer, Chad works every other weekend. Summer and Spring are my busiest weekend times. We have to worry about getting to softball/ baseballs games, practice and other events. So, I'll enjoy the next few months of lazy weekends until sports start back up again.

Adelia Marie

On Tuesday November 25, our close friends Jared and Shelly welcomed a second daughter into the world. Adelia Marie was born at 4:23 PM and weighed 7lbs 11 ozs. I spent the day with them at the hospital on Wednesday and she is SO cute. They have stayed at the hospital until today because her biliruben levels have been elevated. Tonight will be her first night at home with her Mom, Dad and big sister Avery.

Thanksgiving

Well its over for another year. We had a wonderful time at my in-laws. We spent the day eating, playing Wi and eating more. Thankfully, the Wi gets you moving and your not just sitting on the couch with your pants open because they are too tight. I ended up getting a stomach bug Thanksgiving night and, ummmm, lets just say the food was much better on the way down then back up- EWWWWW!! I dont think I'll eat turkey for a LONG time.

Decorating our tree..

We put our tree up this week. Traditionally, my family puts our tree the week prior to Thanksgiving.

Halloween 2008

Heres my zombie skateboarder and my Diva....

Sunday Napping

I caught the puppy and Chad sleeping this morning after breakfast. The only difference in the 2 of them is that Copper woke up when the camera flashed :O) Just like when our kids were babies, we would nap with them on Sundays :) Now we're lucky if we dont have to tie them down to get some quiet time at home. Would'nt trade it for the world!!

Holidays

So its only a few weeks until Thanksgiving. My parents are on their way here until after the first of the year. We are sure to start putting up the Christmas decorations, baking and wrapping gifts. I love this time of year because you can spend time with family, eat yummy stuff and just be together and celebrate. The holidays have always been a special time of year for me. My Mom and Dad used to go all out on the decorations and presents. My parents always made Christmas memorable and wonderful. I just hope my kids feel the same!

Smartest kids on earth

You know how most parents think their kids are the smartest, cutest, etc? I have proof now on the smart part. Katrina got an invitation in the mail yesterday inviting us to come to a event that honors kids in Spotsy for perfect SOL scores. Katrina scored a 600 (perfect) on her 5th grade SOL's. I know Canaan will be just as smart when he takes his. Now, if I can prove they are the cutest, funniest, nicest, friendliest, compationate, sweetest, etc........Better run, I have my work cut out for me :)