Maggie is home and recovering from her surgery. I thought you all might enjoy seeing a picture of her in her necklace! She has to wear this thing for 10 days! Until she goes back to have the staples removed. I am tired just thinking of the extra care she will need!!! Bless her little puppy dog heart! She keeps running into things b/c she can't figure out how much space she has with this thing on!

Funny Story Friday

This funny story comes from WAY back when Jaxon was a wee little baby. Some of you may not think it's funny, but I think it's hilarious. It may be one of those "you had to be there" scenarios but we'll see. Chris was changing one of his first poopie diapers...it may have been his actual first, not sure. He had Jaxon on the changing table, took off his diaper, folding his little legs up to wipe him when *SPLAT*...out came projectile poop...all over the wall, all over Chris, all over the changing table, all over, well EVERYTHING. All I heard was "Jenn, Jenn....JEEENNNNN....HEEELLLLPPPP! I went running in to take over while he heaved his way to the bathroom to clean himself up! Poor baby (Chris, I mean, not Jaxon!!)

I have to give a BIG 'OLE shout out to Leigh Anna. She makes me the GREATEST headers for my blog and I am SO thankful! I try and try to do it myself but I just can't figure it out! I think I am a pretty crafty person but I am definitely going to leave this to her...as long as she'll let me!
Thanks AGAIN and AGAIN!

Camron and Caden are 3 1/2

Today has been a LONG day but we couldn't forget that today is Camron and Caden's 1/2 birthday! They had a visit from Grandma and Papa (who were really here to see Jaxon after his surgery ;)) and a trip to Wal-Mart where they each got a toy! Of course, that too was an added perk to having a brother who had surgery today! Jaxon got lots of goodies! He got a card in the mail from his WONDERFUL Sunday School teacher Mrs. Rosemarie, a new DS game (Bolt~his new fave movie) from Mimi and Grandpa, and a really cool Light Saber from Nana and Poppi! Oh, but back to Camron and Caden....they are 3 1/2 today so we celebrated with the other half of our cake. Tonight we even had OREO icecream! YUM! Here are a few shots from tonight's festivities!

Jaxon's surgery

Here are a few pictures from today. Jaxon did GREAT. I was so proud of him...(and quite proud of Mommy too to be honest). He was given versed (sp) before so he was nice and relaxed. Our friend Todd, who works there part time, was also there which helped A LOT (thanks again Todd!!).

Jaxon was SO funny after the medicine, I was crying I was laughing so hard. I just wish I had a video camera!

He did feel really yucky once the surgery was over. If he's anything like his Mommy, anesthesia makes us nauseous! He is up and playing his DS right now!

Jaxon before

Jaxon after liquid valium

Jaxon after

Jaxon's 1/2 birthday

Jaxon is 5 1/2 today! Happy 1/2 Birthday to JAXON! I usually make a cake to cut in half BUT obviously today has been a little different so we bought one. It was still yummy and we still had fun!

Funny Story Friday

I have to post a picture for today's funny....It alone is hilarious. I know Jaxon would probably be REALLY mad if he knew I was posting this but it was the first funny thing that came to my mind when I got ready to blog today....

The boys went to sleep side by side but when I went to check on them, this is what I found. I personally think this is "pee in your pants" funny. Let me know what you think!

"I'll be REVIVED"

I had the wonderful opportunity to spend this weekend at Camp Caraway in Sophia, NC at a women's retreat with my church. It was so refreshing and fun and just all around "grrrrreat"!

Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

almost everyone there with us

Holly, me and Jo-Jo

LOVE these girls

me and the "BIF"

Funny Story Friday

Last year, we did a service project for MOPS where we made onsesies for a group of young Mom's. I was in charge of printing the iron-on decals for the onesies. Nana helped me with this the night before we needed them. Well, of course I forgot them the morning of, so I called Nana to save the day and go get them and bring them to church. I called her at work and frantically said "Mom, I need you to go to my house because I left the iron-on's" She sounded a little frustrated but said okay. A little while later I hadn't heard from her and it was getting close to our "craft" time so I called. When she answered I said "Mom, where are you?" and she replied "JENN, I HAVE LOOKED ALL OVER YOUR HOUSE AND I CAN'T FIND YOUR IRON ON ANYWHERE!!!"
HAHAHA.....She thought I had left my iron on and needed her to go turn it off! We ALL got a good laugh out of that!

Funny Story Friday

I love this one. Many of you know it already but I promise you will laugh no matter how many times you have heard it....If you don't, I worry about you!
When Jaxon was very young, around 18 months old, we taught him the correct names for male and female "parts". I personally think it's important for kids to know what parts are called..anyway, not important. SO, long story short, when Jaxon was about 20 months old, he was getting into the shower with Chris when he looks up at him and says "Daddy, why's your 'bagina' hangin' out?" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...I LOVE IT!

Temper Tantrum

When Camron and Caden don't get their way, they sometimes lay in the floor, kicking and screaming. Do you ever feel like doing that? Well, I do. To be quite honest, I wish I could do it right now. I'm not getting my way. I used to be the kind of girl who HAD to be in control. Don't get me wrong, I still like to know what's coming and plan accordingly BUT I have succumbed to the fact that I didn't write this book. I wasn't even asked to help with the editing. I can, though, submit. I can surrender. I can give in. But, I will NOT give up! That's just not my style. PSALM 118:5-6 says "out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on MY side; I will NOT fear. What can man do to me?" Polymyositis will NOT get the best of me! This disease will NOT hinder my faith! Then, JEREMIAH 29:11 says "for I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." As much as I wish my life hadn't taken some of the turns it has, I am forever thankful for the blessings I have been given thus far. I know that God has a bigger plan for me and that one day I will "get" it. I don't understand, right now, at this moment, why I have this disease or why none of the medications I have been given seem to work BUT what I do know is that I will be fine, I will survive, and I will come out on top! I covet all of your prayers. Please pray for wisdom. Wisdom in me as well as the doctors! Pray that this will be figured out and we will find a treatment that will work. My levels may be on the rise but guess what, so is my hope...and that's a good thing!