doctor visits

So this month has been the month of doctor visits for me. It began 3 weeks ago when Joel and I headed to the allergist's office. The results of that day: Joel...still allergic to peanuts (bummer);
Me...(after 56 pricks)allergic to just about everything that grows outside, all year long. Joy.

Then a week and a half later, after stupidly going for a run outdoors, I got sick with a sinus infection (again), so I headed to a new family practitioner and was prescribed antibiotics (again). I am feeling better now, but unable to take my allergy medicine until the infection is completely cleared up. Oh, the cycle I seem to live in.

Then last monday I headed to another new doctor for my yearly check-up and bloodwork to test my thyroid. I have hypothyroidism and have been struggling with fatigue lately. This new doctor was very helpful and has recommended some supplements that have been shown to help your thyroid function better! I am hopeful!

And alas, this Monday Joel and I will have our follow-up with the allegist. I may be signing up for allergy shots...maybe. Any thoughts on that anyone?

Thankfully no one else has been sick in our family! I am also so thankful to the Lord for providing kind, caring, and knowledgable doctors I feel I can trust and who will help me feel better! Truly a kindness and mercy of the Lord!

girls' night out!

A few weeks ago my dear friend Amanda, who now lives in Sequin, came into town to celebrate her birthday! We had a small "girl's night out" to rejoice with her and have some fun! We began with a delicious dinner at Cheesecake Factory followed by cheesecake, of course, and then we headed back to Holly's house for some coffee and games! We had a blast just being together, acting silly, laughing, dancing, and playing cards! For the evening we weren't moms or wives or career women, we were just girls.... A break we all should take from time to time! There is much to be said for laughing and having fun! I believe it is a sweet gift from the Lord!
Here are a few pics that captured a bit of our evening! I miss you Amanda and was blessed to be a part of your b-day and spend the evening having fun with you! Your friendship, even across the miles, continues to be a blessing to me! I love you friend!

The birthday girl, Amanda, and I!

Another sweet friend, Erin, who is not only a great friend,
but a great hairstylist as well!

The beauties!

...hey, we all need to be a bit silly at times!

(I struck the best "Sam's mad" face I could muster!)

The dealin' birthday girl in action! ;)

Proper ladies...pinkies up!

Happy Mother's Day to the Best

Hi folks--

I thought it fitting to hijack Michelle's blog and communicate my thoughts to the greatest woman in my world while Michelle is out and I'm watching the boys (umm...how do you do this all day..everyday?)

Michelle--you are the default to so many moments in the boys lives.

Scraped knees...

Ticked brothers...

Goldfish spilled on the floor...

The ever-illusive "Indiana Jones" lego...

Overseeing more fights than UFC...

Nap times...or "how-can-they-not-be-tired? times"

Grocery shopping with 3 (are you insane?)

Cooking meals (the real kind that Sam says, "Mom's much better at" than Dad)...

Having an answer to the ever-pressing question, "so...whatcha makin for wunch/bwekfast/dinna...mommy?"...

Turning brown and white behinds pink...

Laundering the laundry...

Reading stories...

Coloring pictures...

Hugs...

Kisses...

For a thousand things you do all day, everday in love toward God, me, and your kids as a wife and mother you have my deepest respect and my highest love.

To quote Jeff Purswell, "no one shapes generations or fashions cultures more than mothers."

A New Style!

Well, with a new baby coming, I've been hankering for a new hairstyle...so here it is! I like it, I think, but we'll see if I can achieve the same results after washing and drying it myself...that's always the real test of a good hairstyle!

Oh, and well Sam told me he likes it! He said, "It's so nice Mommy! You so pretty Mommy!" That made my day! So whether any of you agree with my three year old or not...I am more than content with those words of affirmation!