My mom's cataract.

My mom was told sometime ago that she needed to get the cataracts removed on both of her eyes. She's put it off for quite sometime because of one reason or another. Recently when she went to the doctor, her doctor told her she was about to become legally blind and it was crucial that she get her cataracts removed soon. Obviously - I did not know this information - or she wouldn't of waited this long. I am pretty 'protective and controlling' when it comes to my mom.

Reluctantly she made the appointment to have her cataract on her left eye removed and then she will go back in a few weeks to get the cataract on her right eye removed.

I drove her to her appointment today because my dad doesn't like to wait (he gets nervous). The appointment took about 3 hours start to finish.

The surgery went great. The doctor said once healed her eye should be close to 20/20. She won't need her regular glasses - just reading glasses.

It was pretty funny because they gave her a vallum before to relax her. She's never had any medications like that and was hesitant about taking it, but did. Afterwards she said "I imagine if I were drunk (and I don't know - b/c I have never been) it would feel something like this. I feel woo-sey." It was pretty funny.

Here she is.... I'm sure thinking "really - pictures, now?" But of course she knows me - I always ALWAYS take pictures.



Hopefully in a few weeks she'll get the other eye done. She can't believe how much better she is able to see and what she was missing out on all those years from not being able to see.

Andy has STAPH!?!?

Over the past several weeks Andy's nose has been running (clear) a little bit. He got his flu vaccine on Tuesday, the 15th. The next day his nose was running continually. Our pediatrician told me that if you have symptoms and get a flu vaccine - it can make them worse. I'm assuming that's what happened with the runny nose.

Also before the Flu Vaccine - he was picking at his nose alot. Yes, picking! Not sure what he was digging for - but always had his finger in his nose. So .... with the combination of the finger picking and his nose running - somehow his right nostril got infected.

I took him into the pediatrician and mentioned to her that David has a staph infection on his leg that he's had for 2 weeks. David's actually started with a mosquito bite and turned into staph. The pediatrician was worried since David had staph - so she prescribed Andy a stronger medication - just to be safe.

I tried to snap a few photos - but he wouldn't have any part of it and wouldn't look at me.



it's been so sad. he was in a lot of pain and wouldn't even let us touch his nose to wipe it. i started giving him zyrtec and that has helped to dry up the nose and once his antibiotic kicked in he felt better. Now - he's doing better. It's healing and starting to scab over. I'm just praying it isn't staph and that it doesn't last as long as David's has.

Afternoons outside with the family!

Most afternoons we are outside in the front yard writing with chalk, playing football, riding bikes, and just enjoying being outside with the boys.

It was raining outside - so we put the canopy up so we could sit out in the rain and play. It rained off and on - so we were able to get out from underneath the canopy for a little bit. Normally we have the other neighborhood kids over as well - there's about 14 kids that usually hang out in the front with us and our boys. David and I are the only parents brave enough to sit outside with all the kids : ) Actually - we enjoy it quite a bit (unless it's hot) and we aren't brave enough to leave our boys outside without supervision. Plus - our kids love it that we are outside with them.

The boys love drawing with chalk (and that includes David). Actually - I think David's true calling was to be an artist. He loves to draw and paint and he's really creative. He draws masterpieces with chalk in our driveway. It's great!

Andy's First Day of Preschool!

We decided to start Andy in preschool this year. He loves people and we knew he would do great (after the initial separation period) being around other kids. Not to mention - mommy needed a break : )

He's going to the preschool Will went to - which we love.

We got him a backpack, napmat and lunch box with his name on it that he absolutely loved. He couldn't wait to use it. He was so excited to go to school.

Here he is - he can't wait to get out the door. "Come on mommy."


Going by David's office on the way out "bye-bye dada."


trying to take a few photos of him outside before we get into the car. he wasn't real interested. ready for school....




his cubby at preschool. so sweet! the little girl he was sharing with actually isn't sharing - so he has it all to himself : )


his teachers names on the door to his classroom : )

he loved the pink vanity - of all things : )

decoration on the wall. his name is in green (just below the hot pink one)...

him jumping right in and coloring. i love he way his legs are crossed and he looks so intent : )

this is one of two photos. the other one was better of him - but it was out of focus.

He had a great day. Really enjoyed himself. He didn't take a nap - but I know that will come. I am just so thankful that he gets to have this opportunity to learn and attend a great preschool.

And I'm especially thankful for the time I get to get things done so that I really enjoy him when he gets home.

Grease on Broadway!

I LOVE, LOVE Grease in any form - especially in a musical. My girlfriend, Dena, loves Grease as much as I do. So we knew we had to definitely make this a girls weekend away. We booked a great hotel in downtown. Our showing was at 2pm. We met at the hotel, which was just blocks away from the Bass Performance Hall.

Don't you love the shirts? Dena's daughters BFF made these shirts for us. They were a HUGE hit. Everyone wanted one. We were sad we didn't make a bunch and sell them : )



One of the 'stars' performing was Taylor Hicks. He was the teen angel. He did a great job. And aftewards - we got in line to get a photo with him.



I have been getting pedicures for about 20 years and always get something very plain. This time - Dena talked me into getting something special to reflect the night. She always gets this elaborate art and it always looks great. So I did it ... and it was really cute. I can't say I will do it again, but it was fun! I like my plain jane nail polish : )



Here's Dena and I back at the hotel - trying to get a good shot of us.



After the musical we hit a few places in downtown. Heard some live music (The time Machine Band) and had a great time. It was a ton of fun!

I'm thankful to have gotten to spend the weekend with a great friend doing something we both love. My awesome husband kept the kids and let me have the night away. Thank you David! I love you!

My sweet Moochie!

i love my cat, fluffy, and i love that my boys love her too. they fuss and worry over her as much as i do.

andy loves petting and brushing her. and she really enjoys him doing it.



here's will and andy sitting with her watching tv (very intently).