Seth's Surgery

Seth had his back surgery on monday. I have to admit that I still wonder if we made the right choice. When considering quality of life vs. quantity, there is such a fine line as far as Seth is concerned. We are very laid back and have always wanted Seth to be completely comfortable and happy. With his teenage growth spurts, his little back had become so bent that his organs were being squished. He couldn't chug his bottle in 3.2 seconds anymore and his coughs had become very weak. After so much talking, searching and prayer, we decided this was the best choice. As they pushed him away on monday morning, it was all I could do to not chase them down and tell the we had changed our minds. After 4 1/2 hours in surgery, they put our little humpty dumpty back together again. They have him in ICU and even though they are really sweet up there, I will be anxious to get him in his own room. Hopefully this afternoon. He is doing as expected. Pain is our biggest issue and so far it has been OK. My biggest worry is when I take him home. I am so scared!!! Please keep him in your prayers and I love you!!!

More Slumber Party Pix

Slumber Party

We had a most marvelous slumber party with Todd, Laurie and Michael last thursday. Michael didn't actually stay the night but he spent alot of time with us and it was wonderful. Bruce and I had been getting quite tense about the surgery and our sweet friends decide to visit just in time to save us from our deep despair. They said that they just wanted to come up for the auction but we know that they came to lift our spirits and they did just that. They took it all in stride that our home was full of stressful energy and it was so much fun to be with them. It has also been wonderful seeing Michael so much more. He is such a calming soul and we love to have him around. Everybody needs friends like that.

New Love?

I have finally lost my mind! I have fallen for 195lbs of tight, ripped splendor! When Collin brought his love of fighting into our home, I "fought" it all the way. My fine tuned mothering instincts just couldn't wrap themselves around two guys, who have mothers somewhere, beating the crap out of each other...until last night. For the lack of wanting to sit upstairs by myself, I joined the testosterone filled basement for some Pay-per-View entertainment. I was not prepared for the emotions I would encounter!!! Now those of you that know me well, know that I have a weakness for a fine looking man. What can I say?!? I like 'em!!! So, out comes this extrememly fine tuned man machine in black stretchy pants (thought borrowed from Nacho Libre, thanks Jack Black) with beautiful eyes and a "come hither" smile! Holy Cramoly!!!! What can a girl do? He proceeded to beat the punk out of the hobbit guy and kept me glued to the screen for almost two rounds before he was declared the winner. Even though I think that Michael and I may have seen a different fight than the other guys, it was extremely enjoyable and I believe that I could be convinced to watch a round, every once in a while. Especially if GSP is on the ticket!

A Day Late and Always a Dollar Short!

Yesterday was Kyler's birthday!!! WOW, 21 years!!! How time flies!!! I will keep working on his slide show for your viewing pleasure. He has had a great week and was able to go to a BBQ on his birthday. I'm so thankful that there are great people in Brazil to watch after our sweet boy.

We had an appt. on tuesday with Seth's orthopedic surgeon. We have been talking alot about the surgery as a family and we were hoping that the Dr. would have other options that would be easier for Seth. The only option that we have is surgery. They will put a permanent rod along his spine that will hold his back straight. The surgery is intense and it will take a long time for us to get our sweet boy back to his old self. We feel like we lost a little piece of him with his last two hip surgeries and hope we don't loose any more. We are scheduled for the 28th of April and my mind is buzzing 500 miles an hour. There are so many arrangements to be made and schedules that will be affected. Seth is most important so please keep him in your prayers. And maybe include a little P.S. for his mom and dad.

More Baby Animal Days

Baby Animals Day

We had such a great time with Miette and Elliott at Baby Animals Day! We had never been there before and we have been missing out!!! Next year we will take all the grandkids for sure. It was a cold day so we were all bundled up. Little Ellie spent most of the time chewing on her coat to get her first tooth but she liked being outside and going for a ride. Even though baby farm animals are not new to Miette because we have so many at our house, she loved being outdoors and wandering around with all the other kids. I think that her favorites would have to be the ducks. When we came to the Ashby's booth, Bart came up behind me with a plastic knife and scared me. When I screeched, Miette freaked out and screamed the most horrible scream. It was so sad!!! I picked her up and introduced her to Bart who is a Mt. Man clear to his bones. She reached for him and gave him the biggest (scared) hug. She ended up on his lap, making the most beautiful bead necklace which she is very proud of. She has talked about Bart ever since! The facilities and the volunteers out at the American Heritage Farm are awesome and we will have to watch for all the fun things they do.

Happy Anniversary Baby!

OOOHHHHH!!!! So Precious!!!! Love ya babe!!!!!!