Also...

My doctor gave me pain pills I had never heard of - Vicoprofen. It is Vicoden and Ibuprofen combo.

They work pretty well - except for the knocking me out part.

Although I'm wondering if the crying spells are due to the medicine - or just my frustration. I really do hate this.

Day 4795 of my captivity

That is what it feels like. I'm so miserable. I don't like this helpless feeling.

I planned on going back to work today. I got up and started to get ready. That was an experience in itself. Then I went to put the boot, aka "ninja torture device" on - and my plans changed. I thought I was getting better, but I quickly learned I am not. It's so swollen that when I put the boot on, it presses up against my ankle too much.

I think it's more swollen today than yesterday. I'm not sure why, but I think it is. So, I'm back on the couch, foot up on pillows and an ice pack. Thank goodness for my very patient boss and co -workers!

Oh..and if you are wondering what my obsession is with taking pictures of my foot - I have to do that to be able to see it well. I can't see it, since I can't twist my leg any. So, I have to take pictures to be able to see it at an angle where I can get a good view. And since I've taken the pictures - might as well share them.

Ankle update

I thought I would gross everyone out with updated pictures of my ankle. I thought the swelling had gone down some - and it has - but it's still pretty swollen. Also now the pretty green bruising has started. I feel slightly better today - but still can't put pressure on it at all. And, thanks to Kati and Harley - I've now had to take a pain pill 2x today. I guess that's the hazard of trying to lay on the couch with it elevated. I can't have the couch to myself - I have to share. Oh well, they didn't mean to hurt it - it was an accident.

Anyway.....

Kati's first formal dance

Kati went to her first "formal" dance tonight. It was a school dance, that included all of Denton middle schools. She went with a group of friends. They all went dress shopping together - and then all got together after school today to get ready for the dance. They came by our house on their way so we could see her dressed up and take pictures. We used Bobbi and Norman's tree next door as a backdrop.

Here are the pictures of my little Kati....

I'm a clutz

As if that is news to anyone who knows me. I wasn't always a clutz - I'm not sure what has happened to me.
Anyway, this morning I fell at the bottom of our stairs and hurt my ankle. I was coming down stairs - and when I put my left foot on the floor at the bottom - my ankle twisted and I went down. On my way down, I heard a loud crack. I was laying on the floor thinking it was no big deal, I would get up....and nobody would know I fell. But, as I tried to get up - my foot started burning like crazy and I realized I couldn't put any pressure on it. So, I hopped on 1 foot over to the couch and layed down. Kati came downstairs to find me. I let her stay home from school so she could help me out today. I then called a friend of mine, Wendy, and asked her if she could take me to an ER. Of course without hesitation she said yes, and was at my house within 5 minutes. She is great!!
After painful xrays - they told me I have a fracture. A fracture of my left distal tibular - to be exact. I'm sure everyone knows what that is! Anyway, I just unwrapped it (it's not in a cast) and Tayler took pictures of it for me. I can't twist my left to where I can see it myself. I thought I would share...

Our visit with Opa

Sure feels good to be home in my own chair

Loralye was happy to finally meet her Opa

Big Harley kisses for Opa

Kaylin, Opa, Bryan and Tayler

Opa can't quite get his body off Baghdad time

Peddle boats on the lake

While out visiting Opa and Nana on Saturday, the girls got to play around with their Uncle Chris' peddle boat.

Making sure it's sea-worthy

Let's go all the way out to the bridge

Ok Tayler...you do all the work and I'll sit back

Tayler is tired

Dad and Kaylin going to the bridge?


Nope, they're stuck!

This week

This week is a crazy one! On Monday, Tayler had to go through the 6 hour glucose tolerance test. She and I were at the lab from 8am, to 2:30pm. She could not eat or drink anything - and was stuck with a needle and had blood drawn - 7 times!! She was not happy. Her arms were very sore that night and the next day.
Today we took her back to The Mech Center in Plano for her QEEG. This is the test that will measure her brainwaves and see what is going on - or not going on. They said the information from her test today is being sent to a specialist in Colorado, who will read the results and come back with a recommendation. We go back next Wednesday morning to get the results from both tests this week. I will let you know.
Here she is getting her Cyborg implants put in for the QEEG....





Also this week, Pat comes home from Iraq for a visit!! We are all very excited to see him, as he left the week after Thanksgiving. He will be here for the weekend which is his 60th birthday - and then he and Bonnie will leave for Jamaica. He has 2 weeks off and then has to return to Iraq until December. We are very anxious to see him! I'm sure I will have pictures to post after Saturday.

I hope everyone is having a good week!

Colorado

Recently, my parents went to Ft. Collins, Colorado to visit my little brother. Below are a few pictures from their trip.

Colorado.....Roadkill?

Dad and Aaron

Colorado Harley dreaming.....

One of the many breweries they "toured"

Oh yea....

By the way....I cut off all my hair a couple of weeks ago. I'm not sure who knew that and who didn't. I'm much happier with it short!! Thanks to Liz for another great cut...I'm getting tons of compliments!!

The weekend

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend. My family did not get together this year - I think the first time in history. I'm not sure why. It could be because my dad just had surgery on his foot - so he wasn't feeling too well. Either way, the kids are getting older, and might not enjoy it. Although, I think they still would. I know my girls were disappointed that they didn't get to color eggs. The Easter bunny did still visit our house - they are never too old for some things.

Anyway, it was just Tayler and myself at home until Sunday afternoon. We had a good weekend. I had a friend bring over her 2 daughters on Friday night. 1 daughter is Tayler's age, and the other is about 15 months old. They both stayed here while she went and had dinner, so we had them for a few hours. It was fun to chase Baylee around the house as she discovered the fish tanks, the dog, the cat, the fireplace.....you get the idea. On Saturday, they picked Tayler up and they all went to the movies and the mall. I was home alone....with Harley....so we vegged out and watched a movie.

That night Tayler and I went to a friends house for a get together. Janelle and Nigel are a great couple who live on our street. They have 3 sons at home, 2 with Asperber's Syndrome (a form of Autism) and 1 with full blown Autism. The oldest is Tayler's age, and the youngest is 8. Nigel also has 2 sons from a previous marriage who are in town from California. Nigel is from England - and they are moving back May 15th. So, we are all trying to hang out as much as we can before they leave. On the plus side, Bryan and I now have a place to stay when we go visit England!! (I'm trying to find the bright side in my friend leaving)

Here are some random pics from Sat night....

Are we cool or what? Cameron and Tayler

I'm beautiful - I know

Me and Wendy

David trying to ruin our picture

Happy Easter!

Janelle and another neighbor/friend Al

And we are sober.....

Tayler, me, Wendy and David


Dave and Wendy

Amy (David's wife)