Weekend Review

This weekend sort of got way from me that's for sure. With moms surgery everything was a blur. The fact that John had clients all weekend didn't help the cause either.

Thankfully mom is OK. She is in so much pain I just hate to see her like that and there is nothing I can do. After nearly 5 hours of surgery and 4 surgeons, she is resting at home. Cant ask for much more at this point. I just pray that this takes care of the problem for good and that she has a 100% perfect recovery. I wish I could spend more time with her too but with the three kids I cant go over too much because I then become more of a burden to her since she cant really rest with them around. Thanks to everyone who cares so much and called and emailed and such, it really means so much. I love my mommy, hope she is up and running soon.

We did have a great dinner at Ray's on Friday night, and wow, I must say, my kids were SO WELL behaved. At a place like this, I am quite impressed and proud of them. The waitress mentioned that they had chicken fingers, but the kids wanted no part of it. 4 oz medium rare fillets it was. We have created little monsters huh. They put a smile on my face!

Have a great week everyone! Just two more days until John's birthday!! Old man!

Bella Grace Update

Hey everyone,

Bella looked so much better this morning! Yesterday after the procedure she cried for a few hours straight. Finally at about 2:30 she feel asleep and rested well until about 5PM. Then at about 9 or so the crying started again. She was pretty irritable. I think the paci and her trying to eat is what was making her feel some pain. Luckily, she had a good nights rest. I held her tight all night!

I hated to leave her this morning, but honestly, she is a trooper. She was really looking happy and like nothing ever happened. I should hear by tomorrow what is was that they removed and if it was anything to worry about. The Dr. anticiapates that is nothing at all. We can't wait to hear for sure. I will definately let everyone know once I hear.

Thanks to all of you who called, texted and left all the great voice mails. Isabella Grace is a very lucky little girl to receive so much love from all over the place. THANKS!!!

Scary Day

Today is Isabella's appointment at the ENT for her little surgery. I am just so worried about her. I hate to be putting her through all of this. I am sure holding her down will be torture for her as well as me, and I am sure she will be in pain.

She looked so peaceful this morning, cuddling and sleeping so warm and tight, I couldn't help but think how she has no idea what is even coming her way this morning. Babies are so helpless in this way and it makes me wonder how people can hurt them when they count on you for every little thing.

Some sleep was definitely lost last night as I worried about her outcome today. It will be good to get this off my list though. One thing down. Then I have to pray that the biopsy comes back OK. Which it will! It has to! After this, there is about a week or so until she has to go back to get the x-ray of the hip. Catching up on sleep just isn't going to be one thing I can scratch off my to do list until my Gracie is perfectly healthy. I am just restless with the "what ifs" and "could be's".

Until then, thanks for the good thoughts, prayers and positive brain waves that are heading our way! I will update tomorrow. Wish us luck.

Love, V

Johns Pre-Birthday Bash

This weekend we had a little get together for John's upcoming birthday. We did it a little early because my mom is going in for surgery the 25th and his birthday is the 30th so we had to celebrate early!
It was an awesome time! Here are some pics of the event. We met up at our place and hung out for several hours. Drank, ate, talked, and played Wii and then we went, hmmm, well we went out. As they say in Vegas, what happens here, stays here. It was really a great, great time.
Thanks to Ryan, Shayna, Ian, Vikki, Nathan, Emily, Dan, Artista, and Christian, for making it so great.
We missed Willie that night, and my best girl Emily and her hubby Jack because they have a brand new baby; but for sure can't wait to do this (or, well, something like this) again!
Love you babes, hope you had a great time!!

WEEEEE!!!

This weekend John and I bought into all the hype and got a Nintendo Wii. In our 9 years of marriage this is the first gaming system we have bought. I wanted one from the start and John wasn't convinced. (he is old!) Finally, he gave in! We had been searching for one because they just aren't staying on the shelves, Saturday was John's lucky day.

So off we went to shop for the Wii. Extra controller, check. Batteries and battery charger, check, check. We also got some games, one for us, Zelda for John, Disney Princess for Gen, and Happy Feet for Ty. We pre ordered the Wii Fit game too, I cant wait to get that one! It comes with a mat which reads your weight etc. I don't have details, but it will help with cardio, and yoga exercises etc. It looks so interesting to me, we pre ordered Mario Kart as well.

The graphics on this thing aren't as advanced as my little brothers Xbox 360, but the technology is amazing and precise. The gadget is just plain fun! OK, and I am a bit embarrassed to admit, my arms are sore this morning. We played until 5am Sunday morning. What a great time. Had some drinks, and the game was off to a new level. The game we purchased to play together has like 25 carnival games on it. So, we threw rings, balls, shot at targets, etc..(I suppose that is why I am sore!)

The kids didn't play much, we just sort of introduced them to Wii on Sunday. Gen seems like she will be a natural, Ty will take a little more effort. With this system they have to be a little active to play which is good, but it is still a video game so I think we will limit this to just weekend play for them in short sessions.

It was an expensive treat and part of me still feels guilty for buying this, but you know what, I will just suck it up because I heart the Wii! Weeeeeeeeeee.......
I love you John,had so much fun!!!!