Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Halloween 2009
Kids playing in the corn bath
Lani's Baptism
The Family
Friday, October 2, 2009
So one thing we did this summer was ventured into the world of dogs. Not only one, but two puppies! We started with wanting just one. Leilani is a shihpoo (a Shitzu Poodle Mix). She looks like a shitzu but because she was bred with a poodle, she won't shed! Fabulous! While waiting for her to be ready to be weaned from her mom so we could pick her up from the breeder, the neighbor brought over a Min Pin puppy. It was love at first sight and we got him too. His name is Tank. We wanted a big mean dog name because he thinks he is big and mean. He is not! They are opposite in personality. Leilani is so laid back and Tank is a little firecracker. However Tank is the first to climb on your lap and fall asleep. They were born two weeks apart and have become the best of friends. They commonly fall asleep on each other, provoking yet another kodak moment. They have been great fun for our family.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
October 1, 2009
Chris is now off work for the month. He had carpal tunnel surgery on his right hand. It was so bad his hand was going numb just brushing his teeth! So between his one hand and my one leg, we make a whole person!!
The kids have all started school and are doing well. This year Anthony is doing school at home online. California offers online schooling to a limited number of students in each district. It is called California Virtual Academy. It is pretty cool. They sent us a computer, printer, all the text books, science experiment kits, art supply kits, and teacher edition books so I can teach Anthony further if he is stuck on a subject. Everyday he logs online and takes lessons, takes online tests, and attends virtual live chat/classroom instruction. It is amazing. Although he is having stress wondering about the most important thing in a 13 year old's life...how am I going to find a girlfriend by not attending public school????Oh what is he going to do!
Alison is in the 6th grade and her teacher has moved up a grade with the students yet again. This is the third year in a row she has had the same teacher. This is actually a good thing, since she likes him. I think it is great because he already knows the kids really well and their learning styles.
Lani is in 3rd grade this year. Her teacher Anthony had for 4th grade so we are aware of how great she is already. Lani loves school and is excited that she is getting baptized on October 10th!
Monday, July 20, 2009
July 2009
I (Christy) had reconstructive surgery on my right foot on July 2. I will be in a non-weight bearing cast for three months!! How can a busy mom survive without being able to drive?! They put screws in my foot, lengthened a bone, took a bone out, reattached ligaments, and lengthened my achilles tendon. Can you say ouch! I even have a pin sticking out of my foot right now! I almost passed out when I saw it Thursday as they changed my cast and took the stitches out.
Chris has been VERY helpful taking on extra responsibility to make our house function. He is realizing just how much I do around here :) as he crashes every night into bed, grateful another day is over.
This month we also added two new members to our family. We got two new puppies. Leilani is a shipoo (shitzu poodle mix) and Tank is a Min Pin. They have been keeping the kids occupied since mom can't entertain them very much this summer. They are a lot of fun and the kids are excited to finally have dogs.
Earlier this week, my real estate partner thought she would help me out by taking my kids for a couple of days. I was so excited. What mom wouldn't be excited to have a break for a couple of days...right? Well as my first day alone started, I soon realized...what was I thinking? I couldn't take the dogs out, I had a hard time getting around, and after making myself lunch I stood there at the counter thinking ok so how am I going to get this plate to the table with me using crutches. It made me thankful of just how much my kids do for ME. I couldn't wait for them to get home!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
In Sept 2008 we started the roller coaster that I may have cancer. After a couple of trips to the ER hemmoraging, and a biopsy of the cervix and then another of the uterus (which by the way hurts really bad!) I don't have cancer YET! I just have cancer causing cells which are wreaking havoc on my body! Long story short I have Kaiser. I want my cervix out but Kaiser thinks they know better of course! Why be a ticking time bomb? Who am I to question their great knowledge.
Then on top of that, my right foot has been hurting really bad. After jumping through all of Kaiser's hoops I finally make it to the Podiatrist. After x-rays and catscans of my foot, I now need surgery. My achilles is too tight, so they need to go in and cut it to lengthen it. They also said I have an extra bone in the arch of my foot. The tendon that gives you the arch is attached to this bone, and it shouldn't be. Due to these two issues, the rest of my foot has had to compensate, thus giving me moderate stage arthritis on the top of my foot! So they will go in and take out the bone, reattach the ligament to the correct bone, cast me for six weeks and make me take off 3 months of work! Yeah right! I WILL be learning to drive with my left foot.
Enough of me, Christy. On to my wonderful husband. In November he graduated with his AA degree in Business. We are all very proud of him for accomplishing this. AND he graduated with honors. But he didn't stop there. He immediately started the BA program for Criminal Justice and loves it!
Another good change is he decided he finally needed a break from the road, and took a desk job for one year. I know....those of you that know him are shocked! He got off the motorcylce that he so dearly beloved. That is so unlike him. But he is now the training officer and loves it.
Anthony just turned 13! I can't believe my baby is a teenager. Sunday we had family and friends over for a BBQ. He opted for extra money in lieu of having a party with friends. He is saving for an iPhone. We will be taking him this week to get it. You would think he has died and gone to heaven. Typical teenager already!
Alison and Lani ....well what can I say. These girls give mom a reason to stay on her toes. Boys already calling!
So I hope that my next blog will be sooner than Christmas. I will try and keep up better.