10 things about 2010 (okay really 11)

1. I discovered Jillian Michaels and lost 25 pounds thanks to her workouts.
2. Gavin turned 4 and has become more and more of a little person than a toddler.  He's a little boy, not a toddler.  I am always impressed with things he says.  I just love him!
3. Brady's daughter Charlotte finally came to Texas to see all of her wonderful family here.
4. We had a great vacation at Lost Pines Resort in Bastrop, TX.  Unfortunately, I did break my big toe in the lazy river and it's still stiff at times.
5. I re-learned that sometimes people you think are your true friends really aren't and had to accept that someone I loved and trusted may not actually be worth my time.  The silver lining is that I then put forth more effort to reconnect with people I know are my true friends.  I love you guys--hopefully you know who you are!  (You better, because I have told you!!!!)
6. I got to see Kailee learn to sit-up, crawl, walk, run, and begin to speak.  What an eventful year it has been for my little girl!  I love my little diva!
7. I began communicating with my father despite our 5 year estrangement.  Babysteps...
8.  I lost my wonderful great-grandmother Michie who has already visited me in a dream to let me know she's all right.
9. My dear friend Jennifer and my wonderful cousin Leslie got engaged.  I am so happy I got to be there to 10. And to end with something trivial... I FINALLY got Ugg boots (Thanks, GJ) and got a Nook--thanks Mom and Dean!

Oh and I guess I gotta add #11:
I had an AWESOME time connecting with people on Facebook who I might not have connected with at all without that awesome social network.  I love my Facebook people!

Merry Christmas Eve!

While awaiting Brady's return from work, I have had much fun posting Christmas carol lyrics on facebook and taking picures/videos of my kids. Here are some highlights:















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Christmas Card and Sad Day :(

Here's our 2010 Christmas Card.

On a sadder note, my great grandmother Michie passed away yesterday of stomach cancer.  We found out in November (I believe) that she had 2 tumors and that the cancer had already spread to her lymph nodes.  The doctors gave her 6 months and she seemed pretty good for awhile.  Last week Gavin told me, "God told me Michie's gonna die soon."  I thought he had just been hearing us talking, so I responded, "No, not that soon." 

Fast forward to this past Monday.  We found out that the tumors were possibly eating through her stomach lining.  Thus she began getting morphine round the clock to keep her comfortable.  Gavin told me, "God told me Michie's gonna die on Thursday."  He also told me not to worry that the angels would take Michie up to heaven and that God would make her alive in heaven.  He kept saying it all week.  Yesterday morning on Thursday, December 16, 2010, Michie went to heaven.

Scary Allergic Reaction!

Scary scary night. I stupidly gave Kailee 2 bites of peanut butter. About a minute later, she began throwing up and could not stop until her stomach was empty. Then she started rubbing her eyes maniacally and seemed to be unable to stop. Her face broke out in hives and turned red and puffy. We gave her benadryl and had to wait for it to kick in. It was so sad to watch her rubbing her face on my comforter to scratch the itchiness. Thankfully she passed out and as I type this, I'm enjoying her snuggled up against me.



So I started researching medic alert options and found temporary tattoos. Here's a link: