Surgery

Last Saturday I had a little pain in my stomach.  That night I felt a little bump. Scott said-oh no, it's a hernia.  Sunday, I went to my friend, Brooke's house. She's an ER nurse and she confirmed it was a hernia.  She tried to push it back in, but could not.  Monday I went to a surgeon another friend recommended to me.  He had done her hernia surgery back in December.  He said he could get me in Tuesday or next Tuesday, the 12th.  I chose Tuesday, the next day.  Surgery went well.  It took me a little bit to come out of the anesthesia. I was pretty light headed and nauseous. I was home that evening and Miss Molly has not left my side other than for preschool.  She has been so sweet.  She's slept in our room, helps me up, holds my hand if I go anywhere, give me lots of hugs and arm rubs, tells me to let her know if I need anything...she's been so sweet.  Scott took all week off too to take care of me and the kids.  Tyler's been helpful when he's been home too.  I'm not gonna lie-this little incision hurts! Today it doesn't hurt as bad to sit up and lay down.  I've been sneezing today, so that's no fun.  The doctor said it'd hurt for 2 days and after about a week, I should be up moving around, doing normal things.  So we'll see.

Spring Break Trip in IL

A few weeks back we went to IL for Spring Break.  We had a great time, like always.  The kids have so much fun with their grandparents and cousins.  I love seeing everyone too.  The weather was pretty nice.  Here are a bunch of pictures.  I'll write about them in the captions. 

My kids always love walking on Grandpa's treadmill.  Molly walked 1/4 of a mile each time. Tyler walked 2 miles three days that we were there. 

Molly loved playing with Oreo.  One night when all the cousins spent the night, they made forts and kept Oreo up there with them.  That poor dog, you could tell he wanted out.

Tyler loves playing with all the cool toys at their house.

The boys can build with Lego's for hours

 

 

 The kids had a blast playing the game Pie Face.

 

On Sunday, we celebrated birthdays for Jan-April.

 

Monday, we visited my Grandma.  She played several songs for us on the organ.  It was fun to hear her play and the kids loved it.

 

Molly and Bailey both love their Uncle Tom.

Seeing the movie Zootopia

On the weather channel, Tyler saw the story about the Belvidere Tornado.  They showed this tornado statue at the high school, so Tyler wanted to go see the real thing while we were there.  

Tuesday, Molly and I drove into Chicago so she could see her friend, Briley. They had so much fun!  While we were there, Tyler stayed with my mom and they made wooden crafts with the saw.  

 

 

I was able to meet my friend, Elisa night for dinner.  We had a great time catching up.

Things I don't have pictures of were Grandpa taking the kids to the park, all the cousins making forts and playing outside, my dinner with Kim and our friend, Gayle.  We had a great time and look forward to seeing everyone again this summer at our house in TN. 

 

Happy Easter

The angel said to the woman, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen just as he said."
    -Matthew 28:5-6

Happy Easter!  We are so grateful for our risen savior! A savoir that loves us, died for us, saves us, and lives today!

 

 

 

Tyler's First Round of Golf

Scott had today off, so he took Tyler golfing.  This was Tyler's first round of golf.  It was a 9 hole, 3 par course, so not too bad for his first time.  They had a lot of fun.  I sent them with a camera and told them they had to take pictures. 

Getting ready to tee off on the first hole

 

 

The lake where Tyler lost two of his balls

Father, son selfie!

Texas Bluebonnets

The bluebonnets have bloomed earlier this year and are just beautiful. I took Molly out this evening to get some pictures.

Molly likes this one because her hair is shiny

 

 

I love this one, I wish I have been more careful with the sun on her face

 

 

Girl's Night Out

This past Monday night, I went out with two of my good friends, Rachel and Debbie.  I met Rachel the beginning of last school year when Molly started that home school preschool.  Her son, Payton was also in it.  Since then we've become really good friends.  We get along great, have fun together, and can just be ourselves. It's great that Molly and her two kids play so well together.  Payton really thinks Tyler is cool too. Their family came over the past two Christmases, we've gone camping once and have another camping trip planned in April.

I met Debbie at the pool a few years back and would say hi and chat a little.  We'd sometimes see each other at the park or grocery store, but we never hung out.  Her and Rachel were good friends, since she has a son the same age as Payton.  Through Rachel, I've become good friends with Debbie too.

Rachel's husband, Matt is in the military, so they just got orders and are moving the end of May.  I'm so sad! When I told Molly, she cried and cried.  We'll just have to go visit them in TN and spend lots of time together until then.  That is why we started planning our girls night out to make the most of our time.  Last month we just did dinner and shopping, which was so fun.  Unfortunately, we didn't take any pictures.

This past Monday, we went to dinner again and then to Painting with a Twist.  I had done it before, but neither of them had.  It was a lot of fun.  Here are some pictures.

Debbie is in front and Rachel has the blond hair.  Just so you know who is who.

 

 

We had to get some dessert afterwards.

In April we're all going camping; Debbie this time too.  In May, we're throwing Rachel a baby shower and we have another night out planned to make something at a pottery place.  We'll continue to have weekly play dates with the kids too.  Luckily, Molly and Payton see each other 3 times a week at preschool. 

Weekend in Houston

Two weekends ago, we went to Houston to see Scott's parents.  The kids always enjoy going to the lake, playing in the spa, reading with Grandma, and this time, playing cards with Grandpop.

My nephew, Kaleb, is doing a Flat Stanley project.  He sent us Flat Stanley and we have to take pictures of him doing things with us.  He went to the lake with us, layed out, and played in the spa.

 

 

Molly reading her books to Grandma.

Molly reading to Jet.

Tyler and Grandpop playing black jack.

We also went to Top Golf.  Mary loves watching the kids hit.  This time, they showed her all the games downstairs and challenged her to a few games of washers.