So, I think this week marked the end of flip flop season for me. I wear them until it snows. Well, it snowed this week. I have really sad feet...I can't wear cute shoes because my arthritis bothers me in my feet this most. So; heels, stilettos...anything with any style is generally out for me. So, I wear flip flops. Sure, they aren't the most supportive thing and they probably aren't doing my feet any favors, but they don't bother me and I'm comfortable, AND they generally go with anything I'm wearing. Good story, huh?
My flip flop wearing has prompted the last two doctors I've gone to see to ask me what on earth I could be thinking wearing flip flops in 40 degree weather....well, I just don't get cold. Ahh yes, they have replied. You have hyperthyroid. Correct. That I do. My thyroid is actually out of control...you could pray for that. My last lab values show that I am at least ten times above the normal TSH range. So, the medicine I've been on is doing nothing...nada...zilch. I'm not getting better, I'm getting worse. My thyroid is trying to destroy itself. So I'm always warm, I can't sleep and I just don't feel right. The answer to my problems is ultimately surgery. (removal of my thyroid) I'm not really willing to do this until I'm done having babies...which I'm not...I'M NOT I say! Unless God says I am. But I have to get my thyroid under some kind of control to even be able to get pregnant again. Who knows when that will happen. So...when you think of us....pray for my sad little thyroid....my Dr. has increased my medication, so hopefully that will help. And when you see me dressed for spring/fall-like weather in the dead of winter...just remember, I'm hardly ever cold. :-)
In other news, we are well. Owen is recovering from bronchitis, Josh was named Marion County's Coach of the Year (a very cool honor, article to follow in a different post), I've been Christmas shopping and cooking....and dreaming up new things to make for Thanksgiving and Christmas...YUM. (what do you think of chocolate covered cream cheese pumpkin pie?!) I think I might try it.
Lastly, we have new tires on our Saturn. It drives like a new car. However, spending $300+ on tires right before Christmas doesn't make me feel very Christmasey. Ah, the game of life.
Happy Wednesday all.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Fall Pictures
Friday, November 7, 2008
Overdue pictures...
I'm finally gotten some more of my pictures together....here are some random ones...some from our trip to Dayton, some just random cuteness that I thought was importnant to post. :-)
Top of the slide at the fabulous park in Xenia. Owen actually went down the slide with Pete several times :-) Too cute!
Runnin' around in the leaves...
Owen and the Gross boys (Sam on left, Jon on right of Owen)! HOW FUN! Hopefully we can get together enough that our boys feel like they are friends :-)
Sam and Owen...(I may have posted this one already. Whoops)
Swingin'....
Aaaaah!
Swingin' with Momma...
Top of the slide at the fabulous park in Xenia. Owen actually went down the slide with Pete several times :-) Too cute!
Runnin' around in the leaves...
Owen and the Gross boys (Sam on left, Jon on right of Owen)! HOW FUN! Hopefully we can get together enough that our boys feel like they are friends :-)
Sam and Owen...(I may have posted this one already. Whoops)
Swingin'....
Aaaaah!
Swingin' with Momma...
Baby Gap Model. (Don't think I haven't thought about it...) :-)
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Come on guys...no comments? Have you not SEEN the pictures of the cutest little Yoda ever? Ok, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt...you've been preoccupied with the McCain/Obama drama. But now that all of that craziness is over...you'll have time to tell me how cute my kid is :-) Ha ha. Just kidding.
Is anyone finding this Daylight Savings thing incredibly hard? I can barely keep Owen up past 7:00 PM. His naps are shorter, he gets up earlier. Really, my life was a lot easier last week. How long will it take him to adjust? Because honestly.... I enjoyed having a kid who slept until 8:00. I kind of want that back. Is that being greedy? :-)
I also thought it would be important to inform you that Owen is now bilingual. That's right. He can now proudly tell you where his "cabeza" is. And, he's really learned it. I taught him last week and he still remembers. It amazes me what he can learn. I need to be more pro-active about just sitting down with him and teaching him things...because he really remembers and understands more than I give him credit for.
Owen can also give eskimo kisses (one of my favorite things passed down to me from my Grandma Dixie) and he can tell you what a bear says. "Grrr" with raised arms and curled "paws". :-)
Thats all for now. I'm heading off to bed early tonight. Last night I spent most of my sleeping hours dreaming about the election...seeing big boards of the USA with multi-colored states. Really glad all of that is over. Really glad that God knew who our next President was going to be long before we were ever born....and really glad that NO-ONE can thwart His plans! I'm moving forward and praying for our country and for our new President. He at least deserves our prayers and respect. Thats all about that! Night everyone!
Is anyone finding this Daylight Savings thing incredibly hard? I can barely keep Owen up past 7:00 PM. His naps are shorter, he gets up earlier. Really, my life was a lot easier last week. How long will it take him to adjust? Because honestly.... I enjoyed having a kid who slept until 8:00. I kind of want that back. Is that being greedy? :-)
I also thought it would be important to inform you that Owen is now bilingual. That's right. He can now proudly tell you where his "cabeza" is. And, he's really learned it. I taught him last week and he still remembers. It amazes me what he can learn. I need to be more pro-active about just sitting down with him and teaching him things...because he really remembers and understands more than I give him credit for.
Owen can also give eskimo kisses (one of my favorite things passed down to me from my Grandma Dixie) and he can tell you what a bear says. "Grrr" with raised arms and curled "paws". :-)
Thats all for now. I'm heading off to bed early tonight. Last night I spent most of my sleeping hours dreaming about the election...seeing big boards of the USA with multi-colored states. Really glad all of that is over. Really glad that God knew who our next President was going to be long before we were ever born....and really glad that NO-ONE can thwart His plans! I'm moving forward and praying for our country and for our new President. He at least deserves our prayers and respect. Thats all about that! Night everyone!
Monday, November 3, 2008
"Let the words of my mouth...
and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer."
Psalm 19: 14
With Owen becoming more and more verbal as the days go by, I constantly find myself in need of a vocabulary check! Not that I'm a big potty mouth or anything :-) But there are some things that I definitely don't want my little guy picking up on.
One of the sweetest things that started today has been singing...I've been singing around the house tonight (probably because I'm finally feeling MUCH better after fighting off a flu bug!) and Owen has been trying to sing with me :-) It really is good for the soul! Love it! So we've been working on this song tonight (See below)....and its really lifted my spirits and brought me closer to Jesus as I've gone through the mundane of dishes, laundry and bath time tonight.
My Song of Praise. David Huff
Oh God of my salvation you are the rock that moves me you are rain that fills my soul
when ever life seems heavy i know your more than ready to come and make my spirit whole
and this is my song of praise
oh Father of heaven your glory fills the earth
with your power and majesty nothing compares to your worth
oh God of my salvation you are the rock that moves me you are the rain that fills my soul when ever life seems heavy i know your more than ready to come and make my spirit whole and this is my song of praise
oh God of my salvation you are the rock that moves me you are the rain that fills my soul when ever life seems heavy i know your more than ready to come and make my spirit whole and this is my song of praise
i come to worship i come to praise you for i know the strength of your name and if the earth should pass away you oh lord will remain the same
oh god of my salvation you are the rock that moves me you are the rain that fills my soul when ever life seems heavy i know your more than ready to come and make my spirit whole and this is my song of praise
Psalm 19: 14
With Owen becoming more and more verbal as the days go by, I constantly find myself in need of a vocabulary check! Not that I'm a big potty mouth or anything :-) But there are some things that I definitely don't want my little guy picking up on.
One of the sweetest things that started today has been singing...I've been singing around the house tonight (probably because I'm finally feeling MUCH better after fighting off a flu bug!) and Owen has been trying to sing with me :-) It really is good for the soul! Love it! So we've been working on this song tonight (See below)....and its really lifted my spirits and brought me closer to Jesus as I've gone through the mundane of dishes, laundry and bath time tonight.
My Song of Praise. David Huff
Oh God of my salvation you are the rock that moves me you are rain that fills my soul
when ever life seems heavy i know your more than ready to come and make my spirit whole
and this is my song of praise
oh Father of heaven your glory fills the earth
with your power and majesty nothing compares to your worth
oh God of my salvation you are the rock that moves me you are the rain that fills my soul when ever life seems heavy i know your more than ready to come and make my spirit whole and this is my song of praise
oh God of my salvation you are the rock that moves me you are the rain that fills my soul when ever life seems heavy i know your more than ready to come and make my spirit whole and this is my song of praise
i come to worship i come to praise you for i know the strength of your name and if the earth should pass away you oh lord will remain the same
oh god of my salvation you are the rock that moves me you are the rain that fills my soul when ever life seems heavy i know your more than ready to come and make my spirit whole and this is my song of praise
Saturday, November 1, 2008
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