Disney Day 1

We took the boys to Disney in Sept. It was their first trip. It's taken me forever to get this posted. There is more to come.

Enjoy the slide show. I have more to add from our other days. I'll get them done, I promise. If you click on one of the pictures in the slide show, it will pull it up where you can click to the left to view it full screen.

The picture of the sky with the Epcot ball to the side.... look closely to see what is written in the sky. They boys pointed it out to us!

Going for the Gold!

Nathan had his very first TaeKwonDo Tournament this weekend. He had been practicing and preparing for it and was so excited. We have been so impressed with how well he has done. He is really embracing this TKD thing and we decided we needed to get him to the tournament.


I had my wisdom teeth out on Thursday and bought a ticket to be able to see him. I was determined that if I could hold my head up and keep my eyes open, I was going! And that is just what I did. I am so glad it worked out for me to attend. It was so awesome to see him so exicted and trying his very best. My mom got to be there too! That was exciting for him to have her there to see it all. Jason took the video, while I attempted some still shots.


It was a long day, but very successful. Nathan walked away with 2 First Place (Gold) Medals! Yep, 2! He got 1st place for forms and 1st place for sparring! He wasn't nervous at all and afterwards he said , I feel like this is all a dream, except I KNOW I am not going to wake up looking at my bed!" He was quite proud of himself! He worked hard, so he should be.

Finally..... I have the video loaded!!!!

Wisdom Teeth

What is the purpose of wisdom teeth? Anyone know? Seriously, that will be one of my first questions for the Lord when I see him face to face one day. Whatever the reason, they were causing problems and had to come out. I was told at 17 that no oral surgeon would ever touch mine. Well, here I am ?? years later and Dr. J took them out this past Thursday. It was not something I was looking forward to AT ALL!


My mom, sweet mom, flew in Wed. night to help take care of me and the family. As nervous as I was, I felt calm enough to show up and sit in the chair for them to knock me out. I was a little scared to "hear" how I would react after coming out of the anesthesia. I have heard some CRAZY stories! Sorry to report, mine wasn't one of those. What did I do you ask? I cried. Yep, I cried. Partly because I woke up as they were finishing up the procedure. I couldn't talk or move my hand to even tell them. I didn't feel pain, but I felt pressure and heard all the noises! Whew! Let's just say, I'm glad I was "asleep" for most of it. So, yes, I cried. I kept hearing them ask me why I was emotional. Only problem is.... I COULDN'T RESPOND! The ride home, I was asleep and quiet mom said. I slept most of the day and the next.


To my surprise, I wasn't that swollen and had NO brusing until yesterday. It's just a small spot under my chin. I am still numb in spots .... Three-fourths of my bottom lip and most of my chin and to the right side a little. I haven't had any pain medicine today, so I am feeling better. Not 100% yet, but I'll get there.


I want to tell everyone who prayed for me, THANK YOU! I know I had a bunch of prayer warriors out there lifting me up before, during and aftery my surgery. I felt them all. My recovery is evident of all of your prayers at work. I am so blessed.


A HUGE thank you to my mom for rearranging her schedule to come up here and help us. She has been mom, nurse, GrandMommy, cook, chaufer, teacher, etc. It has been such a big help and has made recovery so much easier. I love you, Mom!

(Sorry, but pictures were strictly forbidden at this time!)