Spring (Training) is here!

I just love the look on her face when she hits the ball. Like it's going to come back and hit her or something!!!

Signs that Spring is here

I wish she would stay here without teasers this time :) We had 60, then freezing rain, then 60, then snow. I wish it would just stay 60 (or hgher!!!) and stay there for good!

I love this picture. The texture, the color. Dogwoods rock!


Yes, I did not get the opportunity to clean up some perenials this year, but have no fear, the buds will make it through the weeds!

While we wait for our appointment with Dr. P

The park sounded like the perfect place to take her to burn off some energy since she was cooped up for the scan. So we went to an old favorite of mine. Skyline park. It was designed by 6 year olds so you know it has to be fun!!

Where should I go???


Maaaaaaaammmmmm you can't catch me!!!


WEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!


Push me mom!!!!


Blowing bubbles!!!



After all that steam was blown off, we got the news that her ventricles had not decreased, so her shunt was adjusted. Now let's see if this helps....

Camryn's Scan Update

Camryn had another Scan on Thursday 4/9. She hasn't really been herself, nor has she really gotten better. A few minor changes, like her wittiness and sharpness have been great improvements but she was back to losing her balance, having speech issues, and of course, getting headaches. So we went to Children's west for another scan and she has been such a trooper for all of these.
First we have to wait in the lobby, not long, but long enough for her to realize all the toys she will be missing out on because we have to go right after.


Then there's the scan room. Not something she's afraid of, but because she can't sit still, we often make two passes to make sure we have enough quality pictures. While she sits there she often becomes more agitated that she can't release herself from the straps. So she asked me to "show her" what she looks like. I was more than willing to ablidge :)



I hope these pictures do not offend, we just like to share what it really looks like for her on a regular basis.

Somewhat the same.

I have embarrassing pictures of my children just like any other mother. Some mothers don't have kids that are the same though. Davin and Camryn are very similar and I absolutely love it. Although I have posted PB pictures before, I have never laughed so hard as I did watching Davin and Camryn watching "Alvin and the Chipmunks"

First Camryn sat down...


Then Davin sat down...

Birthday Wishes!

My aunt is now 56 and we went to IT'S GREEK TO ME to celebrate. I love greek marinated chicken. YUM!!!

Happy Birthday TIA!

Mike and Jenni come to visit...

We have two wonderful friends, Mike and Jenni. Dan met Mike at work and after two years, Dan was in their wedding and we have been great friends ever since. Mike and Jenni don't have any kids so I think our kids are still "great" to them. They come over, hang out with us and our kids, it's really wonderful. So with all the Camryn drama we have missed them dearly and arranged some time on the calendar. When they came over Camryn was having a good night and she couldn't stop the twenty questions game with Jenni, and I must say, he was a better sport than I would have been :)



We had chocolate cake that I really need to go pick up another one of because it was to die for!


At about 9, Jenni and Mike needed a smoke break, since the kids were asleep, we decided to go out and join them(no, we don't smoke). It was raining at the time, but we figured it was a sign of spring. The next time we went outside the rain turned into this. Since Mike is a weather buff he informed us that it was supposed to turn over to snow at 3 am. 6 hours early. I hate Mother Nature some days.

The interesting part of the evening was still to come. Dan and Mike each had their own 12 pk of beer, not an uncommon thing, Mike had a sober cab so it's no big deal, right?

Well 11 beers, 3 rounds on the wii of tennis and the night turned quickly. Mike went out for another smoke break after midnight and when he came back in he looked confused. When the lights were turned on, it revealed some scrapes and some blood. Except Mike didn't look so good. After he puked, and I cleaned up his scrapes, wrote down directions for Jenni to get them safely home, they were on their way. Mike later informed us that he did hit the concrete, slipping on the stoop (again, sometimes I HATE mother nature!!!) and got a concussion. YIKES! He's doing better now, his eye isn't swollen shut anymore :)

We do love hanging out with them, but next time, ONE twelve pack for the TWO of them.:)

New Possibilities

So this really great scrapbooking board that I belong to has been helping me with things to do when I can't sleep at night. There are swaps, challenges, and other group activities that are already pushing my capabilities. I love getting to know the ladies as well and hope that my scrapbooking goes to a whole new level.

So there is a rule that you have to join 1 swap a quarter (I have already joined 7, he he!)and the first one I joined was a paper kit swap. Everyone contributes to the group, some buy paper, embellishments, fibers, and then a full kit gets delivered to all those who participate. Well I was giddy to get this stuff on my door step :)


Thanks Ladies! I'm havin' a ball!

3/29 Photo Shoot Practice

So I have this new camera, I really want to make sure I understand how it works manually. So every weekend (aside from my daily practice) I will be taking shots around the city to try some cool places with cool backgrounds. This is my first try, and these photos are condensed versions to make sure they fit on here. Also, these are unedited. Going to give that a shot first, then I will work with my photoshop when we have 30 hours in a day(actually, post quarter end :) )

A trip to the Neurologist's new office!

have I mentioned how much I love our neurologist? He's great at what he does, a great staff, and we put up with the old facility because they were worth it. All those years of horrible entry problems with their builing, they have moved. The facility is great. Aside from the staff, they brought my favorite thing with them...

Yeah, that's right, starbucks in the lobby. LOVE IT!!

Camryn was trying to measure her height, it was too cute not to photograph!


She was totally game for trying a different shot, I wanted something architectual in the background, but couldn't get the right angle. I still like the outcome ;)