Sam wanted to sit in the Z.
And once Jack got up...
all smiles.
It actually makes me miss DC.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Spanksgiving
Despite what I am about to say, I love thanksgiving.
That being said, I want it to move. Somewhere else in the year. Like...March. I feel that the best holidays are squeezed into the last part of the year. It's too fast and crazy! Maybe I will just make my feast in March from now on.
Anyways, it was fun. I love food. I love family. It's good. We even got to have 2 Brits join us. Bethany had never experienced a Thanksgiving dinner. I forget that some things aren't celebrated in the UK. Adam reminded me they don't celebrate the 4th of July. Thanks honey.
We really love food.
And I made a turkey. All by myself. And some of Adam's muscles putting it in the brine, cleaning it out and all the yucky things associated with making a turkey.
It was beautiful. Go me! I mean us.
Love that baby Oliver.
The turkey bird brought my parents Just Dance 4. What?! The turkey bird doesn't come to your house?
So lots of sweating, dancing and......other stuff happened while playing Just Dance. Lots of fun was had.
Adam and Sam get really into it.
This happy face LOVES to dance.
And this grouchy face loves to be a slug on the couch.
My cute indian from school.
That being said, I want it to move. Somewhere else in the year. Like...March. I feel that the best holidays are squeezed into the last part of the year. It's too fast and crazy! Maybe I will just make my feast in March from now on.
Anyways, it was fun. I love food. I love family. It's good. We even got to have 2 Brits join us. Bethany had never experienced a Thanksgiving dinner. I forget that some things aren't celebrated in the UK. Adam reminded me they don't celebrate the 4th of July. Thanks honey.
We really love food.
And I made a turkey. All by myself. And some of Adam's muscles putting it in the brine, cleaning it out and all the yucky things associated with making a turkey.
It was beautiful. Go me! I mean us.
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| Can you see my scar?! It looks soooooooo good. And that was only 3 weeks out. |
The turkey bird brought my parents Just Dance 4. What?! The turkey bird doesn't come to your house?
So lots of sweating, dancing and......other stuff happened while playing Just Dance. Lots of fun was had.
Adam and Sam get really into it.
This happy face LOVES to dance.
My cute indian from school.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Cake class
A few weeks ago I went and did a cake class at Orson Gygi. I wrote a review of the class at Natalme.com. We are doing a giveaway that closes tonight! I totally spaced putting it here. But go over and enter if you'd like to win!
And the class was so. much. fun. I promise you won't be disappointed!
http://www.natalme.com/cake-decorating-with-topsy-turvey-giveaway/
Speaking of Orson Gygi, this was my first time there, and I just went back to buy some fun things. I can't be the only one who thinks this store is like heaven, anyone else in love with it?!?!
And I am trying a cake for little o's birthday next week. I promise to post it here. Good or bad. Wish me luck.
Oh and Orson Gygi didn't pay me to say anything. I am just in love. But sorry Orson Gygi, Costco still takes the number one place in my heart.
And the class was so. much. fun. I promise you won't be disappointed!
http://www.natalme.com/cake-decorating-with-topsy-turvey-giveaway/
Speaking of Orson Gygi, this was my first time there, and I just went back to buy some fun things. I can't be the only one who thinks this store is like heaven, anyone else in love with it?!?!
And I am trying a cake for little o's birthday next week. I promise to post it here. Good or bad. Wish me luck.
Oh and Orson Gygi didn't pay me to say anything. I am just in love. But sorry Orson Gygi, Costco still takes the number one place in my heart.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Blood! Necks! Wounds!
Every year for Halloween we dress up. I love it. But this year there was no dressing up. It was the scariest Halloween ever. I had a real life neck wound.
Long story short. My thyroid was wigging out. I had nodules and a goiter. Yes, a goiter. And they were growing too fast. So it was time for it to come out.
Oct 30th was the first date they had. Although I love Halloween, I took it. I just wanted it out.
October 30th came and we found ourselves up at LDS Hospital. IVs freak me out. I get so nervous, I had to have oxygen so I wouldn't pass out (I was fasting too), I have them cover it up with bandages, I put it under the covers and refused to look at it.
The best moment from the morning was when Adam had to help me get to the bathroom. I was all IVed up with fluids so he watched all the tubes while I walked to the bathroom. I made a comment about my crazy hair and he said, "people probably will see you and think, 'that lady has at least 50 cats at home!'"
Surgery went well and I was happy to get back to Adam. We had a lot of fun the rest of the evening cuddling in bed watching Netflix.
The next day was Halloween! All my vitals were good so I checked out around 12. We, meaning Adam, was able to take the boys out trick or treating.
So I looked like this.
I guess it was a good time to get my thyroid out. It's fall, scarfs are in, and I won't look too crazy lady.
We did take off the gauze last night. I will spare you the gruesome picture of what is underneath. It's much bigger than I thought. I have had the first of what I am sure is many breakdowns.
It's hard. I have a large gash in my neck.
It's never going to be the same.
I will be on medication for the rest of my life.
But I have to remember the flip side.
I can breathe!
I can sleep!
I can lay down on any side!
It's a Halloween miracle!
Oh and where were my kids during all of this? My lovely parents and sweet neighbor took my kiddos. I am so grateful for family and friends. Thank you for all the kind messages, calls, meals, and treats! We are lucky to be surrounded by great people.
Long story short. My thyroid was wigging out. I had nodules and a goiter. Yes, a goiter. And they were growing too fast. So it was time for it to come out.
Oct 30th was the first date they had. Although I love Halloween, I took it. I just wanted it out.
October 30th came and we found ourselves up at LDS Hospital. IVs freak me out. I get so nervous, I had to have oxygen so I wouldn't pass out (I was fasting too), I have them cover it up with bandages, I put it under the covers and refused to look at it.
The best moment from the morning was when Adam had to help me get to the bathroom. I was all IVed up with fluids so he watched all the tubes while I walked to the bathroom. I made a comment about my crazy hair and he said, "people probably will see you and think, 'that lady has at least 50 cats at home!'"
Surgery went well and I was happy to get back to Adam. We had a lot of fun the rest of the evening cuddling in bed watching Netflix.
The next day was Halloween! All my vitals were good so I checked out around 12. We, meaning Adam, was able to take the boys out trick or treating.
So I looked like this.
I guess it was a good time to get my thyroid out. It's fall, scarfs are in, and I won't look too crazy lady.
We did take off the gauze last night. I will spare you the gruesome picture of what is underneath. It's much bigger than I thought. I have had the first of what I am sure is many breakdowns.
It's hard. I have a large gash in my neck.
It's never going to be the same.
I will be on medication for the rest of my life.
But I have to remember the flip side.
I can breathe!
I can sleep!
I can lay down on any side!
It's a Halloween miracle!
Oh and where were my kids during all of this? My lovely parents and sweet neighbor took my kiddos. I am so grateful for family and friends. Thank you for all the kind messages, calls, meals, and treats! We are lucky to be surrounded by great people.
Adam feeling sad he has never had a hospital visit....what?!
Oliver was Yoda this year...by default. It's the only little babe costume we have.
Good thing he's super cute!
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