My New Normal

 

I'm so thankful for great drugs, technology, a comfy bed, and a ward family and friends who love me and my family so much to serve us in our time of need. 

 

 Its rough, and frankly pretty boring, "resting" day in and day out, but it makes it a little easier with the comforts mentioned above.  Hopefully the next few weeks will go by super fast and I continue to heal at such a rapid pace, so I can be back to serving others instead of having them serve me.

A visit to the Ortho brings good news...

 

Its been a rough couple of days figuring out how to move at all with 2 broken legs.  We have been through 2 wheel chairs trying to get on that will fit into the bathroom, and still the door frames are 2 skinny.  I have had to shimmy down the bathroom counter with applying as little of pressure as possible to the foot the hurts the least.   SOOO thankful for the tender mercy of my mom already being here this week to help.

 

After a painful trip down the back porch and over all the rough terrain we call a yard I made it to the van an onto the Orthopedic Doctor for a follow up visit and a final diagnosis.

 

After reviewing the xray Cd and an exam of his own it is determined I in fact do NOT have a fracture on my left foot as previously determined (I was told it was classified as a fracture as the tendons had pulled bone away)  But just a serious sprain that would need a brace for a few days, but I am allowed to put pressure on it. Halleluiah!!  And the Right is indeed a fracture in my fibula but it is a clean break and will heal without surgery.  It does not require a full cast but a walking boot that I will be able to use it as I feel ready and with crutches.

 

And the very best part, I can take showers!!  I am able to remove the book and brace.  Praise the Heavens!!  It's the best news!

 

Princess E immediately got a stomach ache at the thought of not having the wheelchair to play on after a few weeks.  But King J and I are so thankful and know it is a direct result of our faith on prayer and the power of priesthood blessings.

 

Its still a very long recovery, and I require loads of time in bed and allowing others to serve me.  But I am so thankful for this tender mercy.

 

And....I finally found the time to catch up on this blog. :)

 

Fall Break Continued....

So I have a whole new meaning to the words, Fall Break.  Upon leaving our cute little cabin this morning I decided to be Super Woman and carry way to much down to the car wearing my flip flops and when I got to the sloped concrete landing there in the picture I decided to have a nice              "Fall Break." 

 

After figuring out how to actually get me to the car (crawling through the pain backwards) a short 30 minute drive to the nearest ER, X rays and doctors examinations, it was concluded I had 2 broken legs/ankles. How in the freakin world am I going to make it the next 6 weeks?????

Fall Break Get Away

My mom called a few months ago and said she was planning a visit out to see us and she waned King J and I to take a few days and go on a mini vacation.  That she wanted alone time with the girls. At first we told her we would love for her to visit and to spend the time with us, but King J needed to work.  But as the weeks went on we decided it would be a fantastic time to get away.  So we booked a cute little cabin in the Smokey Mtns right on the outskirts of Gatlinburg Tn.  The place we spent our honeymoon 11 years ago. 

 

The drive was absolutely breath taking.  It was 4 hours of complete awe at Heavenly Fathers handy work.  We had to stop a few times at viewing areas just to take it all in. 

When we got there we settled in to the cute little cabin and spent the next 2 days just being together and revisiting some of the places we went 11 years ago.  Main street shops, Hard Rock Café, Rippleys Believe it or Not Museum and riding the Trolley and spending time in the hot tub. :)

I sure love this Guy.  We sure make a cute couple!

So thankful to Grandma who let us get away without worrying about the kids.

Final Tributes

 

It is always such an honor to do the final tributes.  Its always so bitter sweet.

 

It also reminds me how much I miss it, and how absolutely talented I am with flowers. 

Science Project Time

The girls have been working hard on their science projects. Princess E did an amazing job on her animal cell and Princess M had a great time creating her solar powered smores maker.

The Perfect Day

 

I had the best day today!! My best friend and I sat in the shade in her driveway and enjoyed the fall weather while we crafted our little hearts out all day long.  It was absolutely perfect!

Full Fridge

 

I have said it before and I'll say it again.  I LOVE Bountiful Baskets!  I LOVE our fridge to look like this.  Over flowing with fresh produce!

Trying to get my girlish figure back....

I may or may not have sweat a little with Richard this morning.......

Father Daughter Activity day

We have such a great ward, and great activity day leaders.  They kicked off the school year by holding a father daughter activity.  King J was less than thrilled to participate.  But ultimately did it for the memory for his girls and so they wouldn't be the only ones with their mom there instead of a dad.  I think he did end up having fun. :)

Back to school 2013

New Haircuts and a New School Year.

Hello 3rd and 5th grade. Get ready for a few amazing girls!

This is happening....

There are a few times in life when you stand there and think, "is this really happening??"  It's so hard to see them grow up.  I mean turn into little women who are shaving their legs.  It's only a matter of time before aunt flo shows up.

A week in Tennessee

July was such a fun month for us.  Not only did we get to spend a week with our Ohio cousins, but we got to spend a week in Tennessee with our Idaho, Tennessee and Florida cousins as well.  We spent the week playing games, learning to knit, having campouts on the back porch, playing make believe, holding new babies, coloring, slip and slides, lots of rain, visits to the aquarium, and to top it off a baby blessing with everyone (except me, Queen M) in attendance. 

 

We sure are blessed to have so much family so close.

 

Lion King

The main reason we were in Ohio, in addition to just spending quality time with our family, was for the princess' and I to attend the live stage production of The Lion King.  It was SO much fun.  The costumes were A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.!!  I loved every second of it.  I loved that we got to get all fancied up.  I loved the music, I loved the beautiful theatre, I loved the acting, especially the young Nala, Rafiki, Timune and Pumba. 

 It was such a fun time and I am grateful I could share this memory with my beautiful girls

July in Ohio

 

We had a fantastic time visiting our Wilde cousins in Ohio this Summer.   We had loads of fun just playing around the house.  Shopping, Menchies, visiting The School of the Prophets in Kirtland, Watching this is Kirtland play, taking pictures in front of the Kirtland Temple, Picnics and the Zoo.

 

We really wish we could live closer to each other. 

It is always such a fun time when we are together.