Why My Hubby is So Dang HOT!!

In a few days it'll be the 29th anniversary of my existence. I'm not exactly thrilled with this "holiday" soon approaching. And my dear hubby, knowing that it would be just too much for me to handle turning 29 AND having to clean my house, hired me a cleaning service to deep clean. Yeah, that's right - all the nicks and crannies baby! Ahh, I am totally enjoying writing this entry and not worrying about my sticky floor and dusty baseboards. The "magic fairies" (that just sounds better than cleaning ladies) are currently at work. In fact, Annalise just said, "Mmm, it smells good in here". Speaking of smelling good, maybe I'll go make some pre-birthday brownies.....because I have so much lovely time on my hands. Plus, knowing my thighs as intimately as I do, I'm sure they would really enjoy it.

One thing I DON'T love...Urinary Reflux in Little Girls....Especially my little girl!

UPDATE: The test went well! Phoenix Childrens Hospital is AWESOME! We had such a better experience than last time. At Banner Desert, they had to try several times to get the cath in, this time it took only once. The whole procedure went so much better. Also, Ava's urologist recommended we ask for a Life Care Specialist. She was great. She helped explain things to Ava, got her excited about her hospital gown and kept her occupied with a princess pony movie, magic wands, etc. And even though Ava was scared she said, "Hi Doctor" with the sweetest smile and cutest voice ever (those of you who know Ava, know she has THE cutest voice). The doctor was taken aback that she was so sweet with everything going on. He said "that was quite possibly the sweetest thing I've ever seen........ no, I know it's the sweetest thing I've ever seen.". Anyway, after the procedure, the doctor said he didn't seen any sign of the reflux - meaning she outgrew it!! He's got to look at the images a little closer, but so far the news looks great. That means no surgery. Next Thursday we'll go to her urologist for an ultrasound to check for any kidney damage that could have happened over the past year, but I'm thinking (hoping) that it will be good too. Whew! I'm so glad the test is over - at least for her anyway. If we have any more kids, they have a 30% chance of the same problem and would each have to be tested when they're a few months old. But, at least it will be familiar territory and not as scary as the first time around. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Love you all!
Well it's been a year since Ava was diagnosed with urinary reflux (urine backing up into her kidneys, which can cause kidney damage). She been on antibiotics for a year while we've waited to see if her body will fix the problem itself. Tomorrow morning we go to Phoenix Children's Hospital for the procedure and I'm really nervous. Luckily since Joe is out of town on business, my sweet mom is coming with us. I'm more scared this time than last time b/c Ava is so much older and she'll remember this and won't be able to figure out why we are doing this to her. It's a painful procedure and they can't give her any drugs to sedate her b/c it can interfere with the results. I just can't handle when my child is looking at me, crying, and asking why this is happening. Just plain sucks! Anyway, the test will tell us if she needs surgery or if the problem fixed itself. Hopefully this will be the last test they'll have to do. Then, next week, she'll have an ultrasound of her kidneys to see if any damage was done during the last week. That's the scariest part. Once there is damage, there is no correcting it. Anyway, I just really hope Ava will be brave. This little girl is too sweet to have to deal with this!

Two Things I Love..

Sweet, little GIRLY-GIRLS and my new YELLOW SNAKESKIN HEELS. Yes, life is good.

Christmas Ramblings..

My awesome parents hosted their first annual "Grandkids Christmas Party". They sent invitations out addressed to the kids and made it very special. The kids played Christmas Bingo where they won ornaments (most of which were my childhood ornaments so it made it special). They decorated cookies, had special drinks and of course had lots of candy. Then my Dad read a Christmas story and then the kids did little talents. My girls sang "Mary had a Baby". And guess who parked his reindeer on the golf course below my parents house? Santa of course! My Dad went and took care of Santa's reindeer so that Santa could come give gifts to the kids. It was a magical evening and we look forward to next year. Love ya Mom and Dad!

Christmas Day
We opened lots of fun presents - but I totally forgot to take pictures of the opening act. The favorite presents for the girls were the plasma cars, microphone and their new play kitchen. My favorite presents were the plethora of gift cards for shopping and my Tiffany's charm bracelet. Thanks babe! Joe's favorites was the red wood garden trellis for his grape vines and the indoor b.ball thing-a-magiggy that folds into the wall.

After gift opening, Ava and I did a little yoga. :-) Not the most classy shot, but I found this on my camera a few days later. Joe - next time shoot from the front - it's a much nicer view! :-) Ava tried doing all the poses for about ten minutes and it was pretty darn cute.

We had a yummy Christmas dinner at my house. The best present of all was that my darling niece Bree was out of the hospital in time for Christmas! Hooray! Keep up the prayers as this week she's getting tested to see if these past few months of chemo have worked. We're praying for a miracle that it's completely gone, vanished, tootaloo.

Well, we had a great Christmas this year. We had a great year in general. And our little family looks forward to many, many more great ones to come. We hope you are too!

Have YOU watched ANNIE lately?

My kids just watched the movie Annie for the first time. This is the result. It gets pretty funny mid-way through. I think I'll buy the soundtrack, unless anyone has it and they don't mind me breaking the law to burn it? :-)

I think Ava will be a drama major someday.

STOP ABORTION NOW

I found this commentary on another blog (http://fromthegridandbeyond.blogspot.com/) about just how harmful abortion is --- to EVERYONE. I could not have written it any better, so PLEASE visit this blog and be informed. This woman really puts things into PERSPECTIVE. WOW is all I can say.

For Your Enjoynment

Since I've been a lame blogger lately, I'm making up for it with this hilarious video, Enjoy!