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I could not pinpoint a title for this post, you may have your choice: "good news, bad news", "yummy yucky" (like the book :)), "uh-oh, yay!", "sad, happy", but here goes:

Completely Violated...

So sad that on mother's day, while I was away, Doug being a great pet-owner took Mooja to the dog park and upon returning to the car, found the back passenger window busted and someone had stolen his golf clubs! I cried, yes, I cried for Doug's golf clubs. We don't have a lot of nice things for ourselves, but Doug's clubs were something he had and loved. I am so sorry for him! Now, I am greatly appreciative of the donations and collections we received for hospital bills for Weston, but now I think I may start a collection for new clubs for Doug. It's all related...quality of life you know. Just kidding! But we will scrimp and save and maybe put a little of that extra tax refund towards some new ones someday. On a MUCH lighter note...

There's no such thing as too many girls, right ladies?

Lisa and I have opposite fears now. I am afraid, because I want a little girl so badly (someday in the far, far future) that I will have all boys, in which case, I have all my boy names picked out just in preparation. Lisa, now that she is having 2 fraternal twin GIRLS, (that's right Jamie, let the advice roll in) will only have girls. I had five sisters and I love them all (on most days) and of course I love my only brother (every day upon his graduating high school). And also my only blond sister, Kristen Lee :) We are so excited for you Lis, you will be the funnest babies mama :)
















I'm so sorry ladies, I know this was almost 3 years ago, but it's the only picture I have of all of us at Kristen and Aaron's wedding. But we look fab, because we were dressed by the best :)

Happy Belated Anniversary!

Happy Belated Anniversary to my lover! I am such a great wife, I ditched Doug for our anniversary and mother's day and left him flying solo for a week while I went to ALB for Kacey's graduation. & Weston & I missed him like CRAZY! We went to Cheesecake Factory ALONE a few days earlier, but we didn't do much other celebrating. We have been married for four years on May 7. It's been a great ride, so we figure we'll give it another year or two :) I love you, Doug, my baby daddy! Here's to skinnier, tanner days....ah....

Not for the Squeamish

These photos are from Weston's last scope he had done, but I thought they were too cute not to include. On Friday, we were hoping to be in and out of the hospital, but the poor thing was so sore. It was soooo sad! He can't eat for six hours before he has these done so usually it is a nightmare. But he really did so great! I mentioned to Dr. Book how fussy he had been and was just worried that something else is going on. Afterwards, I looked into his mouth and felt quite foolish as I discovered his top teeth are coming in. I was relieved to know there was a reason.

We stayed the night because Weston needed more pain medication for his throat. These are the latest pics that they took when they went down. I'm sorry if it is a little graphic for some readers, but I think they are really interesting. That big vein is what is causing the most problems and the reason they have to keep going down. I know I have explained it before, but just to recap: the blood gets backed up from a non-functioning liver and takes time to get caught up. So they inject chemicals into his throat to collapse the expanding veins so they don't bleed. We will go at least 6 weeks before the next time since his throat was so sore this time.

Getting Crafty!

On a lighter note, I am by no means creative! And we've been living in this apartment since Weston was born and I STILL haven't finished decorating. But gradually I am getting there. But being creative is definitely something I have to work at even though I really enjoy it. For Christmas, my older sister Lisa made me this really gorgeous wreath and ever since my door has been so lonely so I created this little number and quite proud of it. I spent the last month looking for an actual wreath and ribbon and flowers on sale at Hobby Lobby & Michael's. I love it, the only problem is now I want to spend all my time on my front porch! And every time we come home, I say to Doug, "Don't you feel so much more welcome coming home to that on our door?" Usually, I don't even get a response.

I also made this, which I don't love as much, but I'm still proud of:















Felicidades....Dobles!!!

And last, but definitely not least...congrats to all the many preggos that I know, especially Lisa & Adam who are expecting TWINS! Better you than me :) I am so excited to be an aunt to these little guys (or girls we'll find out in a few weeks).