I found these very cool shoes and they arrived this last week. I haven't worn them yet since it has been on the chilly side but do plan on it soon. I normally don't like to wear shoes without socks but they were very comfortable when I put them on and walked around the house in them. And it's a great cause so go and check them out! They even have some for little ones and men! I love that they donate a pair for each that you buy to a child in need. They were sold out of the ones I really wanted so may have to get another pair when they get them back in stock. These will be the perfect summer shoes!

All went well on Monday. Still no results but praying they have them today. They said it usually takes about 2 days so I will call this afternoon if they haven't called me. She did tell me I could. ;)

What a day

I have struggled all day with my feelings over the events of today. I went this morning for a mammogram. Not the most fun thing to do or be talking about on the good old blog I know. I have struggled with whether or not to even post about this. It's all kind of surreal I guess in some ways. I knew there was a lump. I have had several over the course of the last 15 years or so. Always just been fibrous and never had to do much at all. Once I had an ultrasound when I was in my early 20s but after that they just always knew they were fibrous. They have come and gone usually. Not today.

It kind of has me freaked out. He told me it is almost certainly benign but it is that word "almost." It's not 100%. So of course they will biopsy and I will find out I am sure that it is. But it still has me freaked out. When the gal who did the ultrasound said she was going to have him look at the mammogram and the ultrasound and would be back I had this overwhelming flood of feelings hit me.

They had all these quotes posted on the ceiling and I sat and read these as I waited for the doctor to come in. I cried. I admit it. I had all these emotions going on and I had up until this morning just told myself it was nothing just as it had been in the past. I was drinking caffeine and I knew that agitated the fibrous things. That's all. Well, the reality that it wasn't that was sinking in all within the span of about 30 minutes and it all hit me at once.

When the gal returned with not only the doctor but a nurse I knew something was up. And as he spoke I could tell there was a "however" in there. And of course there was. I will say he was a very kind person and even held my hand as he delivered this news. He said all signs show that it is benign...9 out of every 10 are. So, they will biopsy next week when M returns and I am sure all will be well with the world. Just makes you realize how precious each and every minute is.

My how the time flies...

Beautiful day! Lots done and we had a nice family day for the most part. We went to breakfast and the boys had a ball. Ate everything in sight and even tried some new things.

When we got there Noah did his usual screaming thing when I went to pick him up and put him in the high chair. He hates having to be confined after having his freedom. But once he gets in the chair he is fine. The waiter laughed and said they normally scream once you get them in the chair. Then as a couple across from us was leaving they told us how well behaved our children were. I was so thankful for them to say this. You see, when Noah threw his little fit I could see all eyes on us and could hear the thoughts in their head. "Oh great, one of those families with screaming kids." I am very thankful they are usually pretty good when we go out to eat. Hence the reason I try to do this about once a week. It is a nice outing for us and they are learning to behave in public places. I just pray it continues this way!



A year ago today we made the trip from TX to here. We had never flown with the boys and were scared to say the least. They did fantastic for the whole trip and we narrowed down the area we wanted to move to. It's hard to believe that was already a year ago. In some ways it seems like yesterday and in others it seems like a million years ago. My how the time does fly.

Sweet Slumber

Well, Noah finally gave up the ghost. Over an hour after I put them down for their nap he finally fell asleep. With much protesting I might add today. I guess the last time I went in there he took me seriously when I ignored his efforts to get me to pick him up with his sleepy head self. He is so tired and yet wants so much to stay awake. Silly boy.

This is another layout I did the other day at the crop. It was nice to finally get some pages done as it seems to have been ages since I had. I used Colie's new kit, Sweet Slumber, and have fallen in love with it! Now I just have two more pages to finish up I had started that day and I will have finished six pages total in the last week. Woo-hoo!

I love this picture of the boys. When they were around three or four months old I would put them to bed each night and in the morning I would wake to find them with their little heads together. They did this for about a month until we actually had to put them each in their own cribs. They were getting too big and were moving around too much and beginning to disturb each other. Man, it always melted my heart to wake to this site. They are just so precious and this is one of those photos that brings that flood of memories back of these special moments in time.

Man, April has come and gone. What happened to it? I looked down and realized next week is it and we are on to May. Wow. I think I blinked somewhere in there.

It has been raining the last few days and I am so very happy to see the sun out today! Woo-hoo! Now it just needs to dry out a little and we will be outside enjoying the sun. Did I mention it's supposed to get up to 80 degrees in a few days? I am so excited I can hardly stand it. Don't get me wrong, I have truly enjoyed the winter here for the most part but I am ready for Spring and some sunshine. It's strange for me to be saying Spring and it be nearly May. In Texas we would have already had our week of Spring and it be on to Summer already. Kind of liking it. :)

Happy meals

Holy schnikies Batman, it's supposed to be up to 80 degrees in a few days! Woo-hoo! I can't wait. It has been raining the last few days and hovering in the 40s and 50s. So very ready for Spring!

We stayed well for nearly 2 weeks and then Saturday and Sunday Cameron ran a fever. Poor guy. I just want to make him feel better and stay that way. He seems okay today so hoping it was a short bug and all is well again.

Been super busy, more so than usual. Was able to scrap some pages. Here is one of my favorites I did Saturday.



I had different things I wanted to say for each child so did a page for each of their books. And speaking of books. I am just having such a hard time actually doing the pages for their baby books. I can't begin to tell you how many times I have sat down to scrap those pages and can just never come up with something I like. Ugh. Will get this done this year if it kills me!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just popping in for a quick post. Will get a better update some time later this week. Plus need to add all my pictures for the 365 blog. So far behind these days!

WOW

Being a singer I am never one to judge until I actually hear someone sing. And even then I hate to judge but it is just in every fiber of my being to critique other singers, whether it be good or bad. I was blown away when I say this today.

I cried. It was beautiful and astounding and happens to be one of my absolute favorite songs. Les Miserable was the very first real Broadway show I ever saw. I was 17 and it captured my heart forever. And brava to this wonderful and amazing lady for living her dream!